OBIT: Matilda (BUTLER) BURNS, 1923, East Freedom, Blair County, PA

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MATILDA BURNS

Mrs. Matilda Burns, an aged and highly esteemed resident of East 
Freedom, died at the home of her son, Prof. A. W. Burns, at 
Duncansville, Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock, after an illness of several 
weeks of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Burns was brought to the home 
of her son at Duncansville a week or two ago. Her maiden name was 
Butler and she was born in Greenfield township, Blair county, June 23, 
1850, being in her 74th year. Many years ago she was united in marriage 
with George W. Burns, who preceded her to the grave in 1917. Tot his 
union were born four children: Mrs. Annie Eberly, who died about five 
years ago; Mrs. Essie Shade, of 2922 Fourth avenue, this city; Miss 
Grace, of East Freedom, and A.W., of Duncansville. Four grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren also survive. She was the fourth member of 
a family of five children. The surviving members are Mrs. Ellen Walters 
of Claysburg; Mrs. Lucinda Strayer of Duncansville, and Sylvester 
Butler, of East Altoona. She was a leading member of the Reformed 
church at Claysburg. Funeral arrangement have not been completed except 
that interment will be made in Riverview cemetery at Leamersville. 
{Johnstown papers please copy.)

Altoona Tribune, 7 November 1923