Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Hipkins, Matilda A. April 10, 1887
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Norfolk Weekly Landmark April 13, 1887 & Norfolk Virginian April 14, 1887
DEATHS
HIPKINS - Easter morning, April 10th, in New York, MATILDA A. HIPKINS, in the 
67th year of her age.

Mrs. Hipkins' Burial
The funeral of Mrs. Matilda Hipkins took place yesterday afternoon at Christ 
Church, the remains having been brought from New York in the morning. The floral 
offerings were simple, but beautiful. At the head of the coffin a floral piece 
representing the "Gates Ajar," was located, on top of which rested a dove. At 
the foot of the coffin a cross was set. There was a large number of the friends 
of the deceased present. The service was read by Dr. O. S. Barten. The following 
gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Captain J. R. Ludlow, James Y. Leigh, R. H. 
Baker, Charles Sharp, George Newton, Major A. B. Cooke and Samuel Marsh.

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