OBIT: Mary (HAY) NICODEMUS, 1899, Martinsburg, Blair County, PA

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MRS. MARY NICODEMUS

Died at her home in Martinsburg at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  Her 
maiden name was Mary Hay, and she was born in Cambria county, February 4, 
1803.  She was married to John Nicodemus, now deceased, August 10, 1826, and 
settled in Morrison's Cove, at what is known as the Nicodemus mill, where 
they cleared the land and erected buildings, thus securing one of the finest 
farms and the coziest home in the cove.  There they lived together until old 
age compelled them to seek retirement and rest.  Mrs. Nicodemus, or 
"Grandmother," as she was familiarly called, was of a strong, sturdy nature 
and of a social, genial disposition, having a kindly word for all who came 
in contact with her in life's way.  She is survived by these sons: Jacob S., 
Levi H., and John H., and one daughter, Mrs. Anna Rupley, wife of Rev. Dr. 
F. A. Rupley, and quite a number of grandchildren.  Funeral Thursday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, September 20, 1899, page 8