Obituary of Mary Ellen Oldham BOYD, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: Mary Ellen Oldham BOYD Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: 19 Apr 1928 Mary Ellen Oldham was born November 17, 1869, died April 5, 1928, was 58 years, 5 months and 19 days old. Was married to Dow Boyd March 14, 1889. To this union was born 10 children: Nora, Sarah, Earl, Alonzo, all died while in infancy, Mrs. T.J. Bonifield of Missouri, Mrs. C. Collins of Rosiclare, Mrs. H. Taylor of Chicago, James and Harold Boyd of Detroit, Frank Boyd of Cave-in-Rock are left to mourn their loss. She leaves a husband, 6 children, one brother and four sisters and a host of relatives to mourn her death. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived a noble christian until death. Funeral services were held April 8, at the M.E. Church at Cave-in-Rock by the pastor, Rev. Connett, after which the remains were laid to rest at the Odd Fellows Cemetery Written by Mrs. C. Collins. ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ----------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Wanda Reed