Obituary dated Sept. 1, 1913 taken from the Spartanburg Herald newpaper { South Carolina}.
MRS. GWYNN WAS A NOBLE WOMAN
MRS. MARIE LOUISE KEENE GWYNN, died at her home in this city Aug. 29, 1913, was the widow of the late Capt. A.J. GWYNN. She was the d/o the late BENJAMIN GAITHER KEENE of Dorchester County, Md.
Her family for generation had lived in Maryland, they having received an original land grant from the king.
She was married in 1869 to Capt. Gwynn. They came to Spartanburg in 1875.
The funeral took place at St. Pauls Church, burial at Oakwood cemetery in Spartanburg.
She was a woman of rare intellectual ability and Christian character.
MRS. GWYNN had been an invalid for several years but her death came suddenly. Her daughters, MRS. SCRIVENER of Baltimore and MRS. HAMMOND of Augusta, Ga. who have been with her during the summer, returned about two weeks ago, little realizing that the end was so near.
She leaves 3 sons, and 3 daughters; MRS. IRVING BOWIE of Md., REV. A.K. GWYNN of Greenville, S.C., St. Charles Gwynn and J. BOWIE GWYNN of this city.
Her daughter, MRS. BOWIE, is unable to attend the funeral of her mother on account of a serious accident to her oldest son.
The family was very active in social and intellectual life of the home and the community.
INDEXNotes for MARIE LOUISE KEENE:
BOWIE; ACROSS THE YEARS IN PG COUNTY; PP509-510
DAR APPLICATION 65881; LOUISE GWYNN SCRIVENER
1880 Census Spartanburg SC: Maria L. Gwynn age 38 HH Andrew J. Gwynn [born 1842]
Marie Louise, the eldest daughter of Benj. Gaither and Susan Tubman McMullen Keene, was born at Golden Hill, Md., June 27, 1838. She and her two sisters, Augusta and Ida, were educated at "St. Joseph's," Emmitsburg; Ida dying there of typhoid fever in winter was buried in the "Sisters' graveyard" adjoining the school. Louise became a Catholic in 1860 and in 1868 was married to Capt. Andrew Jackson Gwynn and went to Spartanburg, S. C., to live, where they became leaders in the social and economic life of the community. They were pioneer Catholics and for more than ten years those of that faith for miles around assembled at their house for worship. They were largely responsible for the building of the beautiful church at Spartanburg in 1884. Captain Gwynn died August 4, 1908, and the city bell tolled in solemn notes, marking the passing from life of one of the city's most public-spirited, broad-minded and liberal citizens." (From Spartanburg Herald, August 5.) Mrs. Gwynn died August 29, 1912. She was a woman of rare intellectual attainments and a most hospitable and charming hostess. Her house was the home of the clergy when officiating in the upcountry. Her "New Year receptions" and "Thursdays at home" were among her unique ways of entertaining. She was one of the founders of the "Kennedy Free Library" and remained its secretary until her death.
Keene Family History and Genealogy P 86 (info from her daughter, Louise Gwynn Scrivener)
MRS. GWYNN WAS A NOBLE WOMAN
MRS. MARIE LOUISE KEENE GWYNN, died at her home in this city Aug. 29, 1913, was the widow of the late Capt. A.J. GWYNN. She was the d/o the late BENJAMIN GAITHER KEENE of Dorchester County, Md.
Her family for generation had lived in Maryland, they having received an original land grant from the king.
She was married in 1869 to Capt. Gwynn. They came to Spartanburg in 1875.
The funeral took place at St. Pauls Church, burial at Oakwood cemetery in Spartanburg.
She was a woman of rare intellectual ability and Christian character.
MRS. GWYNN had been an invalid for several years but her death came suddenly. Her daughters, MRS. SCRIVENER of Baltimore and MRS. HAMMOND of Augusta, Ga. who have been with her during the summer, returned about two weeks ago, little realizing that the end was so near.
She leaves 3 sons, and 3 daughters; MRS. IRVING BOWIE of Md., REV. A.K. GWYNN of Greenville, S.C., St. Charles Gwynn and J. BOWIE GWYNN of this city.
Her daughter, MRS. BOWIE, is unable to attend the funeral of her mother on account of a serious accident to her oldest son.
The family was very active in social and intellectual life of the home and the community.
INDEXNotes for MARIE LOUISE KEENE:
BOWIE; ACROSS THE YEARS IN PG COUNTY; PP509-510
DAR APPLICATION 65881; LOUISE GWYNN SCRIVENER
1880 Census Spartanburg SC: Maria L. Gwynn age 38 HH Andrew J. Gwynn [born 1842]
Marie Louise, the eldest daughter of Benj. Gaither and Susan Tubman McMullen Keene, was born at Golden Hill, Md., June 27, 1838. She and her two sisters, Augusta and Ida, were educated at "St. Joseph's," Emmitsburg; Ida dying there of typhoid fever in winter was buried in the "Sisters' graveyard" adjoining the school. Louise became a Catholic in 1860 and in 1868 was married to Capt. Andrew Jackson Gwynn and went to Spartanburg, S. C., to live, where they became leaders in the social and economic life of the community. They were pioneer Catholics and for more than ten years those of that faith for miles around assembled at their house for worship. They were largely responsible for the building of the beautiful church at Spartanburg in 1884. Captain Gwynn died August 4, 1908, and the city bell tolled in solemn notes, marking the passing from life of one of the city's most public-spirited, broad-minded and liberal citizens." (From Spartanburg Herald, August 5.) Mrs. Gwynn died August 29, 1912. She was a woman of rare intellectual attainments and a most hospitable and charming hostess. Her house was the home of the clergy when officiating in the upcountry. Her "New Year receptions" and "Thursdays at home" were among her unique ways of entertaining. She was one of the founders of the "Kennedy Free Library" and remained its secretary until her death.
Keene Family History and Genealogy P 86 (info from her daughter, Louise Gwynn Scrivener)
Obituary dated Sept. 1, 1913 taken from the Spartanburg Herald newpaper { South Carolina}.
MRS. GWYNN WAS A NOBLE WOMAN
MRS. MARIE LOUISE KEENE GWYNN, died at her home in this city Aug. 29, 1913, was the widow of the late Capt. A.J. GWYNN. She was the d/o the late BENJAMIN GAITHER KEENE of Dorchester County, Md.
Her family for generation had lived in Maryland, they having received an original land grant from the king.
She was married in 1869 to Capt. Gwynn. They came to Spartanburg in 1875.
The funeral took place at St. Pauls Church, burial at Oakwood cemetery in Spartanburg.
She was a woman of rare intellectual ability and Christian character.
MRS. GWYNN had been an invalid for several years but her death came suddenly. Her daughters, MRS. SCRIVENER of Baltimore and MRS. HAMMOND of Augusta, Ga. who have been with her during the summer, returned about two weeks ago, little realizing that the end was so near.
She leaves 3 sons, and 3 daughters; MRS. IRVING BOWIE of Md., REV. A.K. GWYNN of Greenville, S.C., St. Charles Gwynn and J. BOWIE GWYNN of this city.
Her daughter, MRS. BOWIE, is unable to attend the funeral of her mother on account of a serious accident to her oldest son.
The family was very active in social and intellectual life of the home and the community.
INDEXNotes for MARIE LOUISE KEENE:
BOWIE; ACROSS THE YEARS IN PG COUNTY; PP509-510
DAR APPLICATION 65881; LOUISE GWYNN SCRIVENER
1880 Census Spartanburg SC: Maria L. Gwynn age 38 HH Andrew J. Gwynn [born 1842]
Marie Louise, the eldest daughter of Benj. Gaither and Susan Tubman McMullen Keene, was born at Golden Hill, Md., June 27, 1838. She and her two sisters, Augusta and Ida, were educated at "St. Joseph's," Emmitsburg; Ida dying there of typhoid fever in winter was buried in the "Sisters' graveyard" adjoining the school. Louise became a Catholic in 1860 and in 1868 was married to Capt. Andrew Jackson Gwynn and went to Spartanburg, S. C., to live, where they became leaders in the social and economic life of the community. They were pioneer Catholics and for more than ten years those of that faith for miles around assembled at their house for worship. They were largely responsible for the building of the beautiful church at Spartanburg in 1884. Captain Gwynn died August 4, 1908, and the city bell tolled in solemn notes, marking the passing from life of one of the city's most public-spirited, broad-minded and liberal citizens." (From Spartanburg Herald, August 5.) Mrs. Gwynn died August 29, 1912. She was a woman of rare intellectual attainments and a most hospitable and charming hostess. Her house was the home of the clergy when officiating in the upcountry. Her "New Year receptions" and "Thursdays at home" were among her unique ways of entertaining. She was one of the founders of the "Kennedy Free Library" and remained its secretary until her death.
Keene Family History and Genealogy P 86 (info from her daughter, Louise Gwynn Scrivener)
MRS. GWYNN WAS A NOBLE WOMAN
MRS. MARIE LOUISE KEENE GWYNN, died at her home in this city Aug. 29, 1913, was the widow of the late Capt. A.J. GWYNN. She was the d/o the late BENJAMIN GAITHER KEENE of Dorchester County, Md.
Her family for generation had lived in Maryland, they having received an original land grant from the king.
She was married in 1869 to Capt. Gwynn. They came to Spartanburg in 1875.
The funeral took place at St. Pauls Church, burial at Oakwood cemetery in Spartanburg.
She was a woman of rare intellectual ability and Christian character.
MRS. GWYNN had been an invalid for several years but her death came suddenly. Her daughters, MRS. SCRIVENER of Baltimore and MRS. HAMMOND of Augusta, Ga. who have been with her during the summer, returned about two weeks ago, little realizing that the end was so near.
She leaves 3 sons, and 3 daughters; MRS. IRVING BOWIE of Md., REV. A.K. GWYNN of Greenville, S.C., St. Charles Gwynn and J. BOWIE GWYNN of this city.
Her daughter, MRS. BOWIE, is unable to attend the funeral of her mother on account of a serious accident to her oldest son.
The family was very active in social and intellectual life of the home and the community.
INDEXNotes for MARIE LOUISE KEENE:
BOWIE; ACROSS THE YEARS IN PG COUNTY; PP509-510
DAR APPLICATION 65881; LOUISE GWYNN SCRIVENER
1880 Census Spartanburg SC: Maria L. Gwynn age 38 HH Andrew J. Gwynn [born 1842]
Marie Louise, the eldest daughter of Benj. Gaither and Susan Tubman McMullen Keene, was born at Golden Hill, Md., June 27, 1838. She and her two sisters, Augusta and Ida, were educated at "St. Joseph's," Emmitsburg; Ida dying there of typhoid fever in winter was buried in the "Sisters' graveyard" adjoining the school. Louise became a Catholic in 1860 and in 1868 was married to Capt. Andrew Jackson Gwynn and went to Spartanburg, S. C., to live, where they became leaders in the social and economic life of the community. They were pioneer Catholics and for more than ten years those of that faith for miles around assembled at their house for worship. They were largely responsible for the building of the beautiful church at Spartanburg in 1884. Captain Gwynn died August 4, 1908, and the city bell tolled in solemn notes, marking the passing from life of one of the city's most public-spirited, broad-minded and liberal citizens." (From Spartanburg Herald, August 5.) Mrs. Gwynn died August 29, 1912. She was a woman of rare intellectual attainments and a most hospitable and charming hostess. Her house was the home of the clergy when officiating in the upcountry. Her "New Year receptions" and "Thursdays at home" were among her unique ways of entertaining. She was one of the founders of the "Kennedy Free Library" and remained its secretary until her death.
Keene Family History and Genealogy P 86 (info from her daughter, Louise Gwynn Scrivener)
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