Obituary of Mrs Anna ESSEX, Crawford County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Crawford County Web Site I have no connection to this family. MRS. ANNA ESSEX DIED Mrs. Anna Essex, nee Laurence, was born July 25, 1866 and departed this life after a prolonged illness Aug. 27, 1910, age 44 years, 1 month and 2 days. She was united in Marriage to George Essex March 4, 1888. To this union were born four sons. Her husband and one son, Arthur preceded her to the other world. She was united with the Christian Church in January of 1887 under the ministry of Rev, Griffin and has always been a faithful Christian and a loving mother. In all her suffering she was patient and sweet-tempered. She will be sadly missed by her neighbors and friends. She leaves to mourn her departure three sons, Alva, Orville and Jessie; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Martin of Palestine; two brothers Frank Laurence and John Daughtery with other relatives and host of friends. The funeral was conducted at her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Pastor O.L. Markman, assisted by members of the Christian Church. Wabash Pearl 9/2/1910 *************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. **************************************************************** This file has been submitted for inclusion in the USGenWeb Archives by: Crawford County Web Site