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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 27, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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MARY L. THOMASON

	In Selkirk on the Red River of the North, the subject of this 
review was born to Thomas and Jane (Mowat) Brown, natives of Canada and 
Scotland, respectively.  The date of this event was January 5, 1848.  In 
1853 the family removed from Selkirk, coming by teams across the plains 
and mountains to Stevens county, where the father now lives, having retired 
from active business.  The mother was called away by death on July 20, 
1900.  She is descended from a prominent Scotch family and a vast estate 
to which she and her descendants are heirs is being adjudicated in the old 
country now.  They were the parents of seven children: Mary, Margaret J., 
Montgomery, Robina A, Killing, John L., deceased, Tormima Reinhal, and 
Albert H.  Mrs. Thomason was educated by a private tutor, whom the father 
secured to reside in his family.  She remained with her parents until 
January 11, 1887, when she contracted a marriage with Ellis B. Thomason, 
who was formerly a saw mill man.  To this marriage five children were born:
Ralph C., at home with his mother; Ella R., who belongs to the R.N.A.;
Edwin E., a member of the M.W.A; Nettie, also a member of the R.N.A.;
and Raymond G.  Mrs. Thomason has a fine farm of one hundred and fifteen
acres adjoining the town of Chewelah on the east and she personally
manages the estate.  It is a very fertile and valuable farm.  So 
skillfully does Mrs. Thomason handle her estate the each year she is
bountifully rewarded by large crops.  Mrs. Thomason is a woman of
excellent executive ability, has manifested real integrity and worth,
and stands well.  She has many friends in all sections of the valley,
where she is acquainted, and is secure in their confidence and esteem.