BIOGRAPHIES:  Mary Tabor MEGGETT, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI

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MARY TABOR MEGGETT, was born in Pawtucket, R. I., Sept. 14, 1851; she came
to Eau Claire in 1874, her father, Alexander Meggett, having preceded her 
by nearly ten years.  She came with her brother, a promising young man of
sixteen, who was accidentally shot and killed August 22nd of that same year.
Mary was a charming girl, beloved wherever known.  Oct. 8, 1873, she married
to John S. Smith, a thrifty and enterprising young lumberman.  The wedding
was a society event; the costumes were gorgeous, and the presents numerous
and costly, and the marriage feast in keeping with the occasion, and the
reception in the evening at the bride's parents, left nothing to be desired.
After the bridal tour, the happy couple settled down to domestic life.
Mrs. Smith united with the Presbyterian Church in 1877.  She was first to 
be consulted, and to act, in any good work.  After a brief illness, she died
June 23, 1881, leaving a husband, a babe six weeks old, and three other 
children, aged six, four and two respectively.  Her death was a sad blow
to her friends, who loved her so well.


--Taken from "The History of Northern Wisconsin containing an Account of its
Settlement, Growth, Development and Resources; An extensive Sketch of its 
Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages, Their Improvements, Industries, 
Manufacturies; Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Prominent Men and Early
Settlers; Views of County Seats, Etc."  Chicago:  The Western Historical
Company.  A. T. Andreas, Proprietor.  1881.  Page # 313 - 314.