OBIT: Mary (TODD) BEGGS, 1945, Confluence, Somerset County, PA

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MARY E.* BEGGS

Passing of Aged Confluence Lady
Mrs. Mary E. Beggs Reaches End of Her Long Life's Span

  CONFLUENCE, Jan. 24 - Mrs. Mary E. Beggs, one of the oldest and most highly 
respected residents of Confluence, died at her home on Friday, January 19th at 
the age of 88 years.  She was the widow of the late T. G. Beggs, prominent 
citizen and businessman of Confluence, who passed away 14 years ago.  Her death 
was due to infirmities incident to old age.
  Mrs. Beggs was born in Massachusetts and came to confluence many years ago 
with her husband who was active manager of the Beggs & Cobb Tannery until the 
time of his death.  Her mother was a sister of Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of 
the Interior under President Wilson.
  Surviving children are: T. G. Beggs, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla.; John K., of 
New Kensington; Charles D. and Elliott L. Beggs, of Confluence; Mrs. V. M. 
Wallace of Berwick, Pa., and Mrs. S. W. Whitaker of Confluence.
  She is survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
  One son, Earl R. Beggs, former newspaper publisher and insurance agent of 
Confluence, died at St. Petersburg, Florida, several years ago.
  Funeral services for Mrs. Beggs were conducted at her home Sunday afternoon.  
Burial was made in Addison Cemetery beside the grave of her husband.

Meyersdale Republican, January 25, 1945

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MARY ALMA* BEGGS

  Early Friday morning, Jan. 19, a fine old lady of Confluence, Mrs. Thomas 
George Beggs, peacefully closed her eyes and fell asleep - the sleep that knows 
no waking.  Her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Whitaker, who had been her faithful and 
loving nurse for many months, was at her bedside.
  Mrs. Beggs was 88 years of age, death came as the end of a long, well-spent 
life.  She had been a resident of Confluence for many years, the family coming 
here in the early nineties, and until the infirmities of age bore down heavily, 
she was active socially.  Her nimble wit made her an acquisition to any 
gathering.  She had an extensive acquaintance and was highly respected by her 
friends and neighbors.
  Mary Alma Todd was the daughter of Joseph Wilfred Todd and his wife, Sarah 
Lane Todd, and was born November 28, 1856, in Natick, Massachusetts.  Her early 
life was spent in Woburn, same state.  She married Thomas George Beggs, and to 
this union were born five sons and two daughters.  Husband and eldest son, Earl 
R. preceded her in death.  Surviving are the following sons and daughters: 
Thomas G., St. Petersburg, Fla.; John H., New Kensington, Pa.; Charles and 
Elliot, Confluence, and Mrs. Dora Beggs Wallace, Berwick, Pa., wife of Rev. V. 
E. Wallace, and Mrs. Elsie Beggs Whitaker, wife of Samuel Whitaker, Confluence.
  Funeral services were held at her late residence, Sunday afternoon, January 
21, at 4 o'clock, her former pastor, Rev. Henry Knoell, officiating.  Mrs. 
Brabazon Rutherford of Uniontown, sang two selections, "Break Thou the Bread of 
Life" and "It Is Well With My Soul", Mrs. Homer Rush accompanying.  Floral 
offerings were many and beautiful.  Interment was in Addison Cemetery, by the 
side of her late husband.

Meyersdale Republican, February 1, 1945

[NOTE: *conflicting obits, not sure which is correct, middle initial E. or 
middle name Alma. Both shown as recorded in the obit].