Jack County, TX - Obituary - Mrs. George F. "Mary Eliza" Atkinson ********************************************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************************************** Mrs. George F. Atkinson who resided in Jack County and Jacksboro for many years died at her home in at Liberal, Kansas, Monday [18 January 1897]. Her son, Ora, who was attending school in Jacksboro left immediately on receiving the telegram. The Jacksboro Gazette Jacksboro, Jack County Thursday, January 21, 1897 Services were held a the family residence conducted by Rev. O.H. Rhodes, and the remains were buried in the cemetery west of Liberal Kansas. Mary Eliza Lemond was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, 4 September 1856, and was married to G.F. Atkinson in Jack County, Texas, 6 July 1876. Her age at the time of ther death was 40 years, 4 months, 13 days. She united with the Baptist church in 1878, since which time she has lived a consistent Christian life, exhibiting in her daily intercourse with others the gentleness and love of a Christ-like spirit. Mrs. Atkinson was a loving wife, devoted mother. Survivors: husband; 10 children. - Liberal Kansas News Liberal, Kansas Thursday, January 21, 1897