OBIT: Artemesia (REESE) McCAULLEY, 1927, Wehnwood, Blair County, PA

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MRS. ARTEMESIA MCCAULLEY

Widow of Thomas D. McCaulley, died this morning at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Mahlon Maurer of Wehnwood, of diseases incident to 
advanced age.  She was born May 16, 1841, on the farm of her father, 
Abraham Reese, one of the pioneer settlers of this section when 
Hollidaysburg was the center of population.  She was a lifelong 
resident of the community, one of a family being noted for their 
musical talent.  She was also a charter member of the First Baptist 
church of Altoona and was widely known and held in high esteem for her 
kindness of heart and helpfulness to those in need.  Although almost 86 
years of age, she took the keenest interest in civic affairs and the 
welfare of her neighbors and friends.  She was surrounded by her 
children at the time of her death, of whom seven survive:  Mrs. Jennie 
Gibson, William McCaulley, Mrs. Lida Baker, Mrs. Mertle Maurer and 
Bertram McCaulley, all of this city.  Her husband, Thomas D. McCaulley, 
preceded her to the grave twenty-one years ago;  also Mrs. Effie Wills, 
wife of W. W. Wills of Fairview.  She is also survived by one sister, 
Mrs. Allie Leamer of Altoona and a half-brother Professor William Reese 
of Frankstown.  She is survived by thirty-four grandchildren.  Services 
will be held at the home of W. M. Maurer of Wehnwood Monday, to be 
conducted by her pastor, Rev. Cary S. Thomas of the First Baptist 
church.  Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., April 23, 1927

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