Mary Elizabeth <I>Brooks</I> York

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Mary Elizabeth Brooks York

Birth
Tennessee, USA
Death
21 May 1943 (aged 76)
Pall Mall, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Pall Mall, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.5471992, Longitude: -84.9542007
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Mother of Sgt. Alvin C. York

Crossville Chronicle May 27, 1943

Mrs Mary York, 77, mother of Sgt Alvin C York, World War I hero, died at her home at Pall Mall Friday. She had been living with her son for several years, and was an invalid and blind. She was of pioneer stock, a woman of strong character, much beloved by her neighbors. She is survived by 8 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom live in the Pall Mall neighborhood.
Mother of Sgt. Alvin C. York

Crossville Chronicle May 27, 1943

Mrs Mary York, 77, mother of Sgt Alvin C York, World War I hero, died at her home at Pall Mall Friday. She had been living with her son for several years, and was an invalid and blind. She was of pioneer stock, a woman of strong character, much beloved by her neighbors. She is survived by 8 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom live in the Pall Mall neighborhood.

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I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.



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