Death Certificate states Feb 3, 1947 - Grave says Feb 4, 1947
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Howard and Mary owned a hotel in Meadow, which Mary took care of, practically alone. She was a very industrious person; when her daughter Mable decided to become a registered nurse, Mary decided to go with her. They recieved their R.N.'s together. Mary had long been a midwife; Elmo read in her little black book, "I have brought over 1400 babies into this world and have never lost a child nor a mother. We always had the mothers stay in bed ten days." She sometimes had to go as far as from Meadow to the Beaver Bottoms, and if the weather was terrible, she rode horse back. All during the flu epidemic she cared for the sick and did all in her power to relieve their suffering. She also took care of the Indians who lived near Meadow on their Reservation. In spite of her stern ways, she was very kind and considerate, and her children and grandchildren loved her dearly. She had the first indoor bathroom and toilet in Meadow.
Elmo writes of his grandparents "I had a lot of love for my grandmother Mary and my grandfather Howard, for I lived with them much of the time as a boy. If ever two people deserve a home in Heaven, these two people do, and I feel they are now enjoying it."
Their children are: Adrian Howard, born Nov. 13, 1887, died Nov. 19, 1887. Lula Jane born lan.2l, 1889, died Jan.23, 1971; Orin Labrum, born November 25, 1890, died Nov. 29, 1890. George Labrum, born June 12, 1892, died Dec. 29,1963. Mabel Alice, born May 15, 1900, died June 2,1924.
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As a midwife Mary delivered many babies, including most of her grandchildren, however she refused for one. Her daughter in-law, Iva Bell, broke her tail bone. Mary Elizabeth was worried about how this was to affect the labor and delivery, and so she persuaded Iva to go to Dr. Evans (the new doctor in Fillmore). The day before this grandchild was born, the doctor examined Iva and said she would go at least two more weeks. He had to go to Salt Lake, but would only be gone a few days, and he would be back in plenty of time. Mildred (one of Mary's grandchildren), had never heard Mary say any slang words or swear, but when Iva went into labor Mary said, "Damn that doctor! He knew she was ready!" Mary was rather nervous about how everything would go, but Iva got along fine without any problems, and Mary delivered her grandson George jr. (whom everyone called June).
Mary Labrum Bushnell died Feb. 4, 1947, and is buried in the Meadow Cemetery.
by Mildren Hope Bushnell Porter (1916-1999), granddaughter
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Howard and Mary owned a hotel in Meadow, which Mary took care of, practically alone. She was a very industrious person; when her daughter Mable decided to become a registered nurse, Mary decided to go with her. They recieved their R.N.'s together. Mary had long been a midwife; Elmo read in her little black book, "I have brought over 1400 babies into this world and have never lost a child nor a mother. We always had the mothers stay in bed ten days." She sometimes had to go as far as from Meadow to the Beaver Bottoms, and if the weather was terrible, she rode horse back. All during the flu epidemic she cared for the sick and did all in her power to relieve their suffering. She also took care of the Indians who lived near Meadow on their Reservation. In spite of her stern ways, she was very kind and considerate, and her children and grandchildren loved her dearly. She had the first indoor bathroom and toilet in Meadow.
Elmo writes of his grandparents "I had a lot of love for my grandmother Mary and my grandfather Howard, for I lived with them much of the time as a boy. If ever two people deserve a home in Heaven, these two people do, and I feel they are now enjoying it."
Their children are: Adrian Howard, born Nov. 13, 1887, died Nov. 19, 1887. Lula Jane born lan.2l, 1889, died Jan.23, 1971; Orin Labrum, born November 25, 1890, died Nov. 29, 1890. George Labrum, born June 12, 1892, died Dec. 29,1963. Mabel Alice, born May 15, 1900, died June 2,1924.
Builders of Early Millard, Page 107
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As a midwife Mary delivered many babies, including most of her grandchildren, however she refused for one. Her daughter in-law, Iva Bell, broke her tail bone. Mary Elizabeth was worried about how this was to affect the labor and delivery, and so she persuaded Iva to go to Dr. Evans (the new doctor in Fillmore). The day before this grandchild was born, the doctor examined Iva and said she would go at least two more weeks. He had to go to Salt Lake, but would only be gone a few days, and he would be back in plenty of time. Mildred (one of Mary's grandchildren), had never heard Mary say any slang words or swear, but when Iva went into labor Mary said, "Damn that doctor! He knew she was ready!" Mary was rather nervous about how everything would go, but Iva got along fine without any problems, and Mary delivered her grandson George jr. (whom everyone called June).
Mary Labrum Bushnell died Feb. 4, 1947, and is buried in the Meadow Cemetery.
by Mildren Hope Bushnell Porter (1916-1999), granddaughter
Death Certificate states Feb 3, 1947 - Grave says Feb 4, 1947
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Howard and Mary owned a hotel in Meadow, which Mary took care of, practically alone. She was a very industrious person; when her daughter Mable decided to become a registered nurse, Mary decided to go with her. They recieved their R.N.'s together. Mary had long been a midwife; Elmo read in her little black book, "I have brought over 1400 babies into this world and have never lost a child nor a mother. We always had the mothers stay in bed ten days." She sometimes had to go as far as from Meadow to the Beaver Bottoms, and if the weather was terrible, she rode horse back. All during the flu epidemic she cared for the sick and did all in her power to relieve their suffering. She also took care of the Indians who lived near Meadow on their Reservation. In spite of her stern ways, she was very kind and considerate, and her children and grandchildren loved her dearly. She had the first indoor bathroom and toilet in Meadow.
Elmo writes of his grandparents "I had a lot of love for my grandmother Mary and my grandfather Howard, for I lived with them much of the time as a boy. If ever two people deserve a home in Heaven, these two people do, and I feel they are now enjoying it."
Their children are: Adrian Howard, born Nov. 13, 1887, died Nov. 19, 1887. Lula Jane born lan.2l, 1889, died Jan.23, 1971; Orin Labrum, born November 25, 1890, died Nov. 29, 1890. George Labrum, born June 12, 1892, died Dec. 29,1963. Mabel Alice, born May 15, 1900, died June 2,1924.
Builders of Early Millard, Page 107
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As a midwife Mary delivered many babies, including most of her grandchildren, however she refused for one. Her daughter in-law, Iva Bell, broke her tail bone. Mary Elizabeth was worried about how this was to affect the labor and delivery, and so she persuaded Iva to go to Dr. Evans (the new doctor in Fillmore). The day before this grandchild was born, the doctor examined Iva and said she would go at least two more weeks. He had to go to Salt Lake, but would only be gone a few days, and he would be back in plenty of time. Mildred (one of Mary's grandchildren), had never heard Mary say any slang words or swear, but when Iva went into labor Mary said, "Damn that doctor! He knew she was ready!" Mary was rather nervous about how everything would go, but Iva got along fine without any problems, and Mary delivered her grandson George jr. (whom everyone called June).
Mary Labrum Bushnell died Feb. 4, 1947, and is buried in the Meadow Cemetery.
by Mildren Hope Bushnell Porter (1916-1999), granddaughter
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Howard and Mary owned a hotel in Meadow, which Mary took care of, practically alone. She was a very industrious person; when her daughter Mable decided to become a registered nurse, Mary decided to go with her. They recieved their R.N.'s together. Mary had long been a midwife; Elmo read in her little black book, "I have brought over 1400 babies into this world and have never lost a child nor a mother. We always had the mothers stay in bed ten days." She sometimes had to go as far as from Meadow to the Beaver Bottoms, and if the weather was terrible, she rode horse back. All during the flu epidemic she cared for the sick and did all in her power to relieve their suffering. She also took care of the Indians who lived near Meadow on their Reservation. In spite of her stern ways, she was very kind and considerate, and her children and grandchildren loved her dearly. She had the first indoor bathroom and toilet in Meadow.
Elmo writes of his grandparents "I had a lot of love for my grandmother Mary and my grandfather Howard, for I lived with them much of the time as a boy. If ever two people deserve a home in Heaven, these two people do, and I feel they are now enjoying it."
Their children are: Adrian Howard, born Nov. 13, 1887, died Nov. 19, 1887. Lula Jane born lan.2l, 1889, died Jan.23, 1971; Orin Labrum, born November 25, 1890, died Nov. 29, 1890. George Labrum, born June 12, 1892, died Dec. 29,1963. Mabel Alice, born May 15, 1900, died June 2,1924.
Builders of Early Millard, Page 107
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As a midwife Mary delivered many babies, including most of her grandchildren, however she refused for one. Her daughter in-law, Iva Bell, broke her tail bone. Mary Elizabeth was worried about how this was to affect the labor and delivery, and so she persuaded Iva to go to Dr. Evans (the new doctor in Fillmore). The day before this grandchild was born, the doctor examined Iva and said she would go at least two more weeks. He had to go to Salt Lake, but would only be gone a few days, and he would be back in plenty of time. Mildred (one of Mary's grandchildren), had never heard Mary say any slang words or swear, but when Iva went into labor Mary said, "Damn that doctor! He knew she was ready!" Mary was rather nervous about how everything would go, but Iva got along fine without any problems, and Mary delivered her grandson George jr. (whom everyone called June).
Mary Labrum Bushnell died Feb. 4, 1947, and is buried in the Meadow Cemetery.
by Mildren Hope Bushnell Porter (1916-1999), granddaughter
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