Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Vance, Mary (Beckwith) 1912
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Lyons Herald, 12 & 19 Sep 1912

Mrs. M.R. Vance, pioneer resident of East Plains, this county, for the past 60 
years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Blakeslee of Carson 
City, Friday, Sept. 6 at the age of 87 years.  those from here who attended the 
funeral at Carson City Monday were: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Vance, Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward Vance, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Vance and Mrs. Jas. Searing.

Mary Beckwith was born Nov. 1, 1825, in Monroe county New York.  In her early 
life she came with her parents to Michigan and settled in Ionia county at East 
Plains, where she lived until four years ago.  She was married November 13, 
1845, to Madison R. Vance of East Plains.  Three children were born to this 
union, two of whom with four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren remain 
to mourn her loss.  In her early married life she was converted and with her 
husband became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and remained a 
faithful Christian to her death.  Her husband preceded her to the better land 
May 13, 1908, since which time she has made her home with her youngest 
daughter, Mrs. John Blakeslee of Carson City.  She had been in failing health 
for some time and in spite of all that kind ministration could do, passed away 
on the evening of Sept. 6th, full of hope for her eternal home.

The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. J.H. Blakeslee Monday 
morning, Rev. V.H. Wade officiating.  The remains were taken to East Plains 
cemetery for interment.  – Carson City Gazette.


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