Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Whitmore, Mary Jane not given
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WHITMORE, MARY JANE (CHILSON) (MRS. ELIAS):
   Unnamed, undated newspaper obituary:  "Mary Jane Whitmore, daughter of Ira
and Rachel Chilson, was born in Ibera, Morrow County, Ohio, July 30, 1850.  She
was the third of a family of five children having one brother and three sisters,
Nathan Chilson, the brother, now the only surviving member of the family.
   The Chilson family moved to Indiana, locating near Kendallville, where Mary
Jane in a home of Christian invfironment, grew to womanhood, a faithful and
loving daughter. 
  March 22, 1868, she was married to Elias Whitmore, establishing the new home
near her parents.
   Their union was blessed by two daughters, Emma Orvilla and Sarah Adelaide,
now Mrs. William Bennett and Mrs. John Young.
   In 1870 Elias Whitmore and wife moved to Ionia, later locating at the present
home.  In early life she was converted and united with the United Brethren
church.  After removing to this place she became a member of the Wesleyan
Methodist church where she found peace and comfort in endeavoring to do the will
of the Master.  She passed from earth to a life triumphant April 15, which is
the reward of the faithful.
   She leaves to mourn their loss, a loving companion, two daughters with
husbands, four grandsons, a brother, other relatives and many sorrowing
neighbors and friends.
   The funeral was held at the West Berlin W. M. church Monday at 10:30,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Arvison.  Burial in Balcom cemetery."


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