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Margaret Baxter <I>Springs</I> Pharr

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Margaret Baxter Springs Pharr

Birth
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Death
27 Mar 1903 (aged 76)
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA GPS-Latitude: 35.2344861, Longitude: -80.8462306
Plot
Sec A, Plot 130
Memorial ID
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Cause of death: cancer. Burial date: 28 Mar 1903.

DEATH OF MRS. MARGARET PHARR.
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The End Came Last Night After a Long Illness--A Member of a Prominent Family.

After a long illness, Mrs. Margaret B. Pharr died at 10:45 o'clock last night at her home, corner of College and Sixth streets. Mrs. Pharr was Miss Margaret Springs, the youngest and only surviving child in the family of the late William and Margaret Springs-one of the most prominent families in Mecklenburg county.

Mrs. Pharr was born November 12th, 1826, and in 1849 married Rev. Samuel C. Pharr, who died on March 16th, 1886.

Four children survive the deceased: Mr. Walter S. Pharr, who lives on the old homestead four miles east of Charlotte, on the Providence road, and Mr. William L. Pharr, Mrs. Maggie E. Morrison and Miss Cynthia D. Pharr, of this city.

Mrs. Pharr was a devoted member of the Second Presbyterian church of this city and was a woman notable for good works and Christian faith.

The funeral services will be announced later.

Charlotte Observer, 03.28.1903
Cause of death: cancer. Burial date: 28 Mar 1903.

DEATH OF MRS. MARGARET PHARR.
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The End Came Last Night After a Long Illness--A Member of a Prominent Family.

After a long illness, Mrs. Margaret B. Pharr died at 10:45 o'clock last night at her home, corner of College and Sixth streets. Mrs. Pharr was Miss Margaret Springs, the youngest and only surviving child in the family of the late William and Margaret Springs-one of the most prominent families in Mecklenburg county.

Mrs. Pharr was born November 12th, 1826, and in 1849 married Rev. Samuel C. Pharr, who died on March 16th, 1886.

Four children survive the deceased: Mr. Walter S. Pharr, who lives on the old homestead four miles east of Charlotte, on the Providence road, and Mr. William L. Pharr, Mrs. Maggie E. Morrison and Miss Cynthia D. Pharr, of this city.

Mrs. Pharr was a devoted member of the Second Presbyterian church of this city and was a woman notable for good works and Christian faith.

The funeral services will be announced later.

Charlotte Observer, 03.28.1903

Gravesite Details

Headstone is broken and horizontal on the ground next to its base.



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  • Created by: Andrea
  • Added: Oct 14, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78413674/margaret_baxter-pharr: accessed ), memorial page for Margaret Baxter Springs Pharr (12 Nov 1826–27 Mar 1903), Find a Grave Memorial ID 78413674, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Andrea (contributor 47586399).