Traer Star Clipper, Friday, February 22nd, 1918 – page 4
Mrs. William Galt died of anemia at her home, 1316 Vine street, Des Moines, last Saturday evening, February 16, 1918. Her girlhood name was Mary McBride and her girlhood home was near Glasgow, Scotland. She was born April 29, 1867. Her father's name was John McBride, born in Ireland and her mother's maiden name was Agnes Brown, a native of the Scottish Highlands. Mary was one of seven daughters, two of whom s till live in Scotland.
Mary McBride came to America in 1893, to her relatives in Tama county Iowa. Two years later, February 20, 1895, she was married to William J. Galt, son of David Galt. After a year or two they moved to Des Moines. Here her first purpose was to help her husband through a business college. Next, they united in providing a home of their own. Two daughters, Hazel and Stella, came to bless their home and Mrs. Galt's great work has been to care for her home and train her children and encourage them in getting a good education. June 7, 1917 was a happy day for father and mother when both their daughters graduated on the same day, Hazel from Drake University and Stella from East High school. This year Hazel has been teaching in Des Moines. Mr. Galt is the capable secretary of the Eagle Iron Works and is honored by all who know him. Mrs. Galt looked well to the ways of her household, was a true wife and mother. "Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband praiseth her." Many friends loved her. Many beautiful flowers were brought in and sent in from loving friends near and far.
Early in life she confessed her Savior in the United Presbyterian church of Scotland. When she came to Traer, she united with the United Presbyterian church here. When they came to Des Moines, she entered the East Side United Presbyterian church and when the end drew near, she was not afraid of the prospect, but witnessed to her hope in her Savior. The funeral, a private one, attended by relatives and chosen friends was conducted by her pastor. Rev. J. M. Hamilton. Her memorial is her family. "Her works praise her in the Gates."
Contributor: George (48419540) •
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in same lot:
Infant Crowder, Melvenia A.Crowder, William E.Crowder, Infant Crowder, Mary M.Galt, Phoebe T.Galt, William John Galt, Peter Shaefer, Margaret R.Patterson, Elizabeth Pratt
Mrs. William Galt died of anemia at her home, 1316 Vine street, Des Moines, last Saturday evening, February 16, 1918. Her girlhood name was Mary McBride and her girlhood home was near Glasgow, Scotland. She was born April 29, 1867. Her father's name was John McBride, born in Ireland and her mother's maiden name was Agnes Brown, a native of the Scottish Highlands. Mary was one of seven daughters, two of whom s till live in Scotland.
Mary McBride came to America in 1893, to her relatives in Tama county Iowa. Two years later, February 20, 1895, she was married to William J. Galt, son of David Galt. After a year or two they moved to Des Moines. Here her first purpose was to help her husband through a business college. Next, they united in providing a home of their own. Two daughters, Hazel and Stella, came to bless their home and Mrs. Galt's great work has been to care for her home and train her children and encourage them in getting a good education. June 7, 1917 was a happy day for father and mother when both their daughters graduated on the same day, Hazel from Drake University and Stella from East High school. This year Hazel has been teaching in Des Moines. Mr. Galt is the capable secretary of the Eagle Iron Works and is honored by all who know him. Mrs. Galt looked well to the ways of her household, was a true wife and mother. "Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband praiseth her." Many friends loved her. Many beautiful flowers were brought in and sent in from loving friends near and far.
Early in life she confessed her Savior in the United Presbyterian church of Scotland. When she came to Traer, she united with the United Presbyterian church here. When they came to Des Moines, she entered the East Side United Presbyterian church and when the end drew near, she was not afraid of the prospect, but witnessed to her hope in her Savior. The funeral, a private one, attended by relatives and chosen friends was conducted by her pastor. Rev. J. M. Hamilton. Her memorial is her family. "Her works praise her in the Gates."
Contributor: George (48419540) •
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maybe this stone?
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in same lot:
Infant Crowder, Melvenia A.Crowder, William E.Crowder, Infant Crowder, Mary M.Galt, Phoebe T.Galt, William John Galt, Peter Shaefer, Margaret R.Patterson, Elizabeth Pratt
Traer Star Clipper, Friday, February 22nd, 1918 – page 4
Mrs. William Galt died of anemia at her home, 1316 Vine street, Des Moines, last Saturday evening, February 16, 1918. Her girlhood name was Mary McBride and her girlhood home was near Glasgow, Scotland. She was born April 29, 1867. Her father's name was John McBride, born in Ireland and her mother's maiden name was Agnes Brown, a native of the Scottish Highlands. Mary was one of seven daughters, two of whom s till live in Scotland.
Mary McBride came to America in 1893, to her relatives in Tama county Iowa. Two years later, February 20, 1895, she was married to William J. Galt, son of David Galt. After a year or two they moved to Des Moines. Here her first purpose was to help her husband through a business college. Next, they united in providing a home of their own. Two daughters, Hazel and Stella, came to bless their home and Mrs. Galt's great work has been to care for her home and train her children and encourage them in getting a good education. June 7, 1917 was a happy day for father and mother when both their daughters graduated on the same day, Hazel from Drake University and Stella from East High school. This year Hazel has been teaching in Des Moines. Mr. Galt is the capable secretary of the Eagle Iron Works and is honored by all who know him. Mrs. Galt looked well to the ways of her household, was a true wife and mother. "Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband praiseth her." Many friends loved her. Many beautiful flowers were brought in and sent in from loving friends near and far.
Early in life she confessed her Savior in the United Presbyterian church of Scotland. When she came to Traer, she united with the United Presbyterian church here. When they came to Des Moines, she entered the East Side United Presbyterian church and when the end drew near, she was not afraid of the prospect, but witnessed to her hope in her Savior. The funeral, a private one, attended by relatives and chosen friends was conducted by her pastor. Rev. J. M. Hamilton. Her memorial is her family. "Her works praise her in the Gates."
Contributor: George (48419540) •
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maybe this stone?
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in same lot:
Infant Crowder, Melvenia A.Crowder, William E.Crowder, Infant Crowder, Mary M.Galt, Phoebe T.Galt, William John Galt, Peter Shaefer, Margaret R.Patterson, Elizabeth Pratt
Mrs. William Galt died of anemia at her home, 1316 Vine street, Des Moines, last Saturday evening, February 16, 1918. Her girlhood name was Mary McBride and her girlhood home was near Glasgow, Scotland. She was born April 29, 1867. Her father's name was John McBride, born in Ireland and her mother's maiden name was Agnes Brown, a native of the Scottish Highlands. Mary was one of seven daughters, two of whom s till live in Scotland.
Mary McBride came to America in 1893, to her relatives in Tama county Iowa. Two years later, February 20, 1895, she was married to William J. Galt, son of David Galt. After a year or two they moved to Des Moines. Here her first purpose was to help her husband through a business college. Next, they united in providing a home of their own. Two daughters, Hazel and Stella, came to bless their home and Mrs. Galt's great work has been to care for her home and train her children and encourage them in getting a good education. June 7, 1917 was a happy day for father and mother when both their daughters graduated on the same day, Hazel from Drake University and Stella from East High school. This year Hazel has been teaching in Des Moines. Mr. Galt is the capable secretary of the Eagle Iron Works and is honored by all who know him. Mrs. Galt looked well to the ways of her household, was a true wife and mother. "Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband praiseth her." Many friends loved her. Many beautiful flowers were brought in and sent in from loving friends near and far.
Early in life she confessed her Savior in the United Presbyterian church of Scotland. When she came to Traer, she united with the United Presbyterian church here. When they came to Des Moines, she entered the East Side United Presbyterian church and when the end drew near, she was not afraid of the prospect, but witnessed to her hope in her Savior. The funeral, a private one, attended by relatives and chosen friends was conducted by her pastor. Rev. J. M. Hamilton. Her memorial is her family. "Her works praise her in the Gates."
Contributor: George (48419540) •
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maybe this stone?
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in same lot:
Infant Crowder, Melvenia A.Crowder, William E.Crowder, Infant Crowder, Mary M.Galt, Phoebe T.Galt, William John Galt, Peter Shaefer, Margaret R.Patterson, Elizabeth Pratt
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