Funeral of Mrs. Mary Read
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary E. Read took place yesterday from the family residence, 1823 M street, Rev. Carl S. Smith of St. Thomas' P.E. Church officiating. The interment was at Congressional cemetery, and four cousins of the deceased, Messrs. Buchanan Beale, Forbes Beale, John Beale and Spotswood Garland, were pallbearers. Mrs. Read was born in this city 74 years ago. She was the daughter of Paymaster George Read, U.S.N., and the widow of William Read, who was a West Point graduate. She leaves seven children, Mr. George B. Read, Mrs. M.C. Goodrell, wife of Colonel Goodrell of the Marine Corps; Mr. William T. Read of Maryland, Mrs. M.C. Bates, Mr. F.P. Blair Read, Mrs. Paul Randolph and Mrs. E.H. Brodhead of Pennsylvania.
The Evening Star, June 11, 1903, p. 7
Will of Mary E. Read
The will of Mary E. Read, dated January 20, 1903, has been filed for probate. Premises, 1823 M street, are left to her daughter, Gertrude R. Randolph for life. The remainder of the estate is bequeathed to the children of the testatrix, share and share alike. Wm. Thompson Harris is named executor.
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Read
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary E. Read took place yesterday from the family residence, 1823 M street, Rev. Carl S. Smith of St. Thomas' P.E. Church officiating. The interment was at Congressional cemetery, and four cousins of the deceased, Messrs. Buchanan Beale, Forbes Beale, John Beale and Spotswood Garland, were pallbearers. Mrs. Read was born in this city 74 years ago. She was the daughter of Paymaster George Read, U.S.N., and the widow of William Read, who was a West Point graduate. She leaves seven children, Mr. George B. Read, Mrs. M.C. Goodrell, wife of Colonel Goodrell of the Marine Corps; Mr. William T. Read of Maryland, Mrs. M.C. Bates, Mr. F.P. Blair Read, Mrs. Paul Randolph and Mrs. E.H. Brodhead of Pennsylvania.
The Evening Star, June 11, 1903, p. 7
Will of Mary E. Read
The will of Mary E. Read, dated January 20, 1903, has been filed for probate. Premises, 1823 M street, are left to her daughter, Gertrude R. Randolph for life. The remainder of the estate is bequeathed to the children of the testatrix, share and share alike. Wm. Thompson Harris is named executor.
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