Butts-Spalding County GaArchives Obituaries.....Welch, Emma August 5, 1931
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The Jackson Progress-Argus, Friday, 7 August 1931, page 3A, column 1
MRS. EMMA WELCH, 92, SUMMONED BY DEATH
     In the death Wednesday morning of Mrs. Emma Welch, which occurred at the 
home of her son, Mr. J. W. Welch, near Fincherville, Butts county loses one of 
its oldest and most widely beloved women.  She had been in declining health 
for some time and only a few days ago suffered a stroke of paralysis.  her 
passing will bring deep regret to a host of friends.
     Mrs. Welch, who was 92 years of age, was the widow of a Confederate 
soldier.  She was a member of Sardis Baptist church, being one of the oldest 
members.  She was widely beloved for her many fine qualities of character.
     Mrs. Welch is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Claude Allen, of McDonough; 
two sons, Messrs. R. F. and J. W. Welch, both of Jackson, and twenty-two 
grandchildren.
     Funeral services were to be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at 
Sardis church, with Rev. George W. Hulme, of Locust Grove, officiating.  
Interment will take place in the family lot in the churchyard.

Additional Comments:
Emma C. Allen, dau. of John W. Allen and Elizabeth (McMullan) Allen, married 
John Wesley Welch on 18 June 1866 in Spalding Co., GA.

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