Mrs. Ellen McDill Stanley, widow of Scott Stanley, who fell at the battlefield of Murphysboro during the Civil War, passed away at her home in Biggsville June 1st. Two children preceded her is death. Two nieces, the Misses Martha and Rachael McDill had been cared for in the home and also an aged brother and sister who both passed away recent. Mrs. David Gibb of the country east of Stronghurst, who was left alone at an early age, also received a mother's care at the hands of Mrs. Stanley. Thus, in passing away the deceased has left a beautiful record of loving care and benevolence towards others although her own loved ones were taken from her in the early years of her married life. Mrs. Stanley was 81 years of age at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the home with interment in the Biggsville Cemetery. (Stronghurst Graphic, June 10, 1920)
Mrs. Ellen McDill Stanley, widow of Scott Stanley, who fell at the battlefield of Murphysboro during the Civil War, passed away at her home in Biggsville June 1st. Two children preceded her is death. Two nieces, the Misses Martha and Rachael McDill had been cared for in the home and also an aged brother and sister who both passed away recent. Mrs. David Gibb of the country east of Stronghurst, who was left alone at an early age, also received a mother's care at the hands of Mrs. Stanley. Thus, in passing away the deceased has left a beautiful record of loving care and benevolence towards others although her own loved ones were taken from her in the early years of her married life. Mrs. Stanley was 81 years of age at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the home with interment in the Biggsville Cemetery. (Stronghurst Graphic, June 10, 1920)
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