Obit for BATES, Mrs. Emily (HOWARD) (b.1848 d.1918), Anoka Co., MN
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Mrs. Emily Bates
Died in Anoka, Monday Morning After Long Illness
    Mrs. Emily Bates died at her son's home in Anoka, Monday, after a 
long illness. She had borne her sufferings for years with great fortitude. 
    Emily Howard was born in Bancroft, Wisconsin, in 1848. She was 
united in marriage to W. J. Bates in Waterloo, Iowa.
    About 20 years ago they moved to Anoka to reside, and 5 years age 
Mr. Bates passed away. She was a member of the M.E. Church of Anoka 
and was a woman of high ideals and Christian living. She is survived 
by one son, W. E. Bates of Anoka and one brother and two sisters.
    The funeral services will be held from the home of her son this 
afternoon at 2:30. Rev. F. T. Drewett, officiating. Internment at 
Forest Hill Cemetery.

Source: Anoka City Union, 22 May 1918.