She is the granddaughter of James Human, the founder of Humansville. And the daughter of Thomas Alexander Irick and Susan Human. Her birth name was probably Margaret Josephine Irick. She is found under both names as a child in census.

Obit of Josephine NANCE - Mrs Wm NANCE Died at her home near Humansville, MO, Wednesday, August 26, at 6 o'clock pm, of paralysis, Mrs Josephine NANCE, wife of Wm NANCE, on of Humansville's oldest citizens, Mrs NANCE was born July 2, 1847 near Humansville and was united in marriage to Wm NANCE the 9th day of May 1866, to this union weas born 18 children, 8 of whom are now living, _ having gone on before Mother to ______________[unreadable]. The names of those children who survive their mother are as follows: Mrs Sallee PARKER, wife of Thos PARKER of this city; Mrs Susie HASSER of Lewiston, Idaho; C M NANCE of Manford Okla; Mrs Emma SMITH, of Arco, Idaho; W T NANCE of Garfield, Wash; Mr J W ALEXANDER, of Kellogg, Idaho; L J NANCE, of Spokane, Wash and Hrs L C HANNAH, of Osceola, Mo. All of whom were born and grew to manhood and womanhood at and near Humansville. The writer of this article has known Mr and Mrs NANCE for 42 years and have lived near them and can truthfully say that a more honorable couple and family is not to be found in this community. Again have the pearly portals of the New Jerusalem been opened to the spirit of a loved one. It is with the deepest sorrow that we make this announcement, for while the end was looked for sooner or later, still it is with sadness we part with our dear friends. Truly hers was a good and pure life, for while she lived and was physically able she did all she could to brighten and make happy and better the lives of those by whom she was surrounded. She endeared herself to the hearts of all who know her for to know her was to love her and admire her and no truer friend and nobler soul ever passed beyond the portals of the grave. The unrestrained and heartfelt sympathy of her friend and community goes out to the aged husband and eight children and near relatives of the departed. The tears of many will be mingled with theirs upon the grace that contains the mortal remains of their loved one. May they meet and know each other beyond the River in the sincere and prayer of the weiter. S B EVANS

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