The Blockton News, June 1, 1939, Page 1
Millie Young was born near Polk City, this state, Jan 23, 1863, and died at her home in Blockton May 24, 1939, aged 76 years, 4 months and 1 day.
On March 9, 1879, she was married to J. G. Shaw and to this union the following children were born: Stella Maude, James Henry, John Wesley, Charles Luharvy, Eva May, deceased (died at age of 14 years); Ethel Bell, deceased (died at the age 17 months), and Gladyse Alma.
They lived in Iowa and in and around Hopkins, Mo., for awhile then moved to western Nebraska where they took up a homestead, built and lived in a sod house. Later they moved to Kearney, Nebraska, where they resided many years.
Mr. Shaw died Feb. 17, 1928, at the age of 76 years and 28 days.
On Feb. 17, 1931, she was married to Al Kemery at Athelstan. Later they moved to Blockton.
She was converted early in life and lived a faithful Christian life. She was a kind and loving mother and wife and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, 6 children, 2 step children, 30 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and many friends and other relatives.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and burial in the Isadora cemetery.
The Blockton News, June 1, 1939, Page 1
Millie Young was born near Polk City, this state, Jan 23, 1863, and died at her home in Blockton May 24, 1939, aged 76 years, 4 months and 1 day.
On March 9, 1879, she was married to J. G. Shaw and to this union the following children were born: Stella Maude, James Henry, John Wesley, Charles Luharvy, Eva May, deceased (died at age of 14 years); Ethel Bell, deceased (died at the age 17 months), and Gladyse Alma.
They lived in Iowa and in and around Hopkins, Mo., for awhile then moved to western Nebraska where they took up a homestead, built and lived in a sod house. Later they moved to Kearney, Nebraska, where they resided many years.
Mr. Shaw died Feb. 17, 1928, at the age of 76 years and 28 days.
On Feb. 17, 1931, she was married to Al Kemery at Athelstan. Later they moved to Blockton.
She was converted early in life and lived a faithful Christian life. She was a kind and loving mother and wife and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, 6 children, 2 step children, 30 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and many friends and other relatives.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and burial in the Isadora cemetery.
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