Married Morgan J. Alexander, 26 November 1863 in Jackson, Michigan
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Marshall Statesman
Marshall, Michigan
Thursday April 27, 1882
Page 3
ALEXANDER-At 8 o'clock Sunday evening.
April 22d, of spinal meningitis, Mrs. Mary
Alexander, wife of Morgan J. Alexander
---Mrs. Mary P. Alexander nee Hendricks was born at Mile, Yates Co., N.Y., April 17, 1835. Her parents being Quakers, she attended for several years a seminary of Jamestown, N.Y., conducted by the Friends, and came to Michigan in 1849. For a number of years after coming to this state she attended an academy at Spring Arbor, making her home during vacations with her sister, Mrs. Freeman, of Liberty, Jackson Co. On Thanksgiving day 1863, she was married to Morgan J. Alexander. Of the social qualities and christian character of the deceased much could be written. For many years she was an earnest and zealous member of the Congregational church of this city, and was prominently identified with all work undertaken for the furtherance of the influence of that church. The memory of her charitableness and labors for the poor of this city will ever be cherished by her co-workers and those whose wants always enlisted her services. She will ever be remembered for the valuable aid given local societies having for their object charity; and it can be truthfully said of deceased that her head and heart were devoted to the well-being of humanity. Her pen has furnished excellent articles for many religious magazines and papers, and her contributions breathed the charity and beautiful home life that made her esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances.
---Socially, Marshall has, in her death, lost one whose elegant home was oftentimes devoted to the entertainment of our people, where her genial qualities and lovable disposition attracted large companies that will ever keep in fond remembrance the graceful manner with which she entertained her friends.
---At the funeral services which occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence on Eagle street, a very large assemblage of friends was present, and the floral tributes from this city and other parts of the state were evidence of the love and regard in which she was held. Near the casket was placed a lovely pillow of flowers given by the members of the Presbyterian Sunday school. The border was made up of calla lilies, tea roses, day lilies, amilax, petunias and carnations, while the center was a mass of white carnations forming a pretty background for the word "Mary" which was artistically wrought in hyacinths. Suspended over the casket was a dove made of English daisies, a tribute from the members of the ladies' missionary society. The Shakespeare club, of which deceased was an enthusiastic member, contributed a rustin basket filled with a variety of roses, orange blossoms and other exquisite flowers.
---A floral cross made up of choice flowers very beautifully expressed the love that Mesdames F.W. Dickey, J.A. Miner, T.N. Wright and N.J. Frink entertained for deceased. A handsome mounted star composed of rare blossom was provided by Mrs. J.J. Morse. Beautiful bouquets were also contributed by Mesdames E.P. Emerson and H.N. French, of Kalamazoo, and Mesdames C.T. Gorham and C.T. Dickey.
---It has been said that "flowers are words that even a babe may understand," and the lovely collection of blossoms that covered the casket meant heart offerings from loving friends whose grief over the death of this estimable lady was expressed by these beautiful tokens.
---The services were conducted by Rev. E.F. Johnson, of the Presbyterian church and were impressive and in harmony with the life and character of the deceased.
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Marshall Statesman
Marshall, Michigan
Thursday April 27, 1882
Page 3
ALEXANDER-At 8 o'clock Sunday evening.
April 22d, of spinal meningitis, Mrs. Mary
Alexander, wife of Morgan J. Alexander
---Mrs. Mary P. Alexander nee Hendricks was born at Mile, Yates Co., N.Y., April 17, 1835. Her parents being Quakers, she attended for several years a seminary of Jamestown, N.Y., conducted by the Friends, and came to Michigan in 1849. For a number of years after coming to this state she attended an academy at Spring Arbor, making her home during vacations with her sister, Mrs. Freeman, of Liberty, Jackson Co. On Thanksgiving day 1863, she was married to Morgan J. Alexander. Of the social qualities and christian character of the deceased much could be written. For many years she was an earnest and zealous member of the Congregational church of this city, and was prominently identified with all work undertaken for the furtherance of the influence of that church. The memory of her charitableness and labors for the poor of this city will ever be cherished by her co-workers and those whose wants always enlisted her services. She will ever be remembered for the valuable aid given local societies having for their object charity; and it can be truthfully said of deceased that her head and heart were devoted to the well-being of humanity. Her pen has furnished excellent articles for many religious magazines and papers, and her contributions breathed the charity and beautiful home life that made her esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances.
---Socially, Marshall has, in her death, lost one whose elegant home was oftentimes devoted to the entertainment of our people, where her genial qualities and lovable disposition attracted large companies that will ever keep in fond remembrance the graceful manner with which she entertained her friends.
---At the funeral services which occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence on Eagle street, a very large assemblage of friends was present, and the floral tributes from this city and other parts of the state were evidence of the love and regard in which she was held. Near the casket was placed a lovely pillow of flowers given by the members of the Presbyterian Sunday school. The border was made up of calla lilies, tea roses, day lilies, amilax, petunias and carnations, while the center was a mass of white carnations forming a pretty background for the word "Mary" which was artistically wrought in hyacinths. Suspended over the casket was a dove made of English daisies, a tribute from the members of the ladies' missionary society. The Shakespeare club, of which deceased was an enthusiastic member, contributed a rustin basket filled with a variety of roses, orange blossoms and other exquisite flowers.
---A floral cross made up of choice flowers very beautifully expressed the love that Mesdames F.W. Dickey, J.A. Miner, T.N. Wright and N.J. Frink entertained for deceased. A handsome mounted star composed of rare blossom was provided by Mrs. J.J. Morse. Beautiful bouquets were also contributed by Mesdames E.P. Emerson and H.N. French, of Kalamazoo, and Mesdames C.T. Gorham and C.T. Dickey.
---It has been said that "flowers are words that even a babe may understand," and the lovely collection of blossoms that covered the casket meant heart offerings from loving friends whose grief over the death of this estimable lady was expressed by these beautiful tokens.
---The services were conducted by Rev. E.F. Johnson, of the Presbyterian church and were impressive and in harmony with the life and character of the deceased.
Married Morgan J. Alexander, 26 November 1863 in Jackson, Michigan
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Marshall Statesman
Marshall, Michigan
Thursday April 27, 1882
Page 3
ALEXANDER-At 8 o'clock Sunday evening.
April 22d, of spinal meningitis, Mrs. Mary
Alexander, wife of Morgan J. Alexander
---Mrs. Mary P. Alexander nee Hendricks was born at Mile, Yates Co., N.Y., April 17, 1835. Her parents being Quakers, she attended for several years a seminary of Jamestown, N.Y., conducted by the Friends, and came to Michigan in 1849. For a number of years after coming to this state she attended an academy at Spring Arbor, making her home during vacations with her sister, Mrs. Freeman, of Liberty, Jackson Co. On Thanksgiving day 1863, she was married to Morgan J. Alexander. Of the social qualities and christian character of the deceased much could be written. For many years she was an earnest and zealous member of the Congregational church of this city, and was prominently identified with all work undertaken for the furtherance of the influence of that church. The memory of her charitableness and labors for the poor of this city will ever be cherished by her co-workers and those whose wants always enlisted her services. She will ever be remembered for the valuable aid given local societies having for their object charity; and it can be truthfully said of deceased that her head and heart were devoted to the well-being of humanity. Her pen has furnished excellent articles for many religious magazines and papers, and her contributions breathed the charity and beautiful home life that made her esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances.
---Socially, Marshall has, in her death, lost one whose elegant home was oftentimes devoted to the entertainment of our people, where her genial qualities and lovable disposition attracted large companies that will ever keep in fond remembrance the graceful manner with which she entertained her friends.
---At the funeral services which occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence on Eagle street, a very large assemblage of friends was present, and the floral tributes from this city and other parts of the state were evidence of the love and regard in which she was held. Near the casket was placed a lovely pillow of flowers given by the members of the Presbyterian Sunday school. The border was made up of calla lilies, tea roses, day lilies, amilax, petunias and carnations, while the center was a mass of white carnations forming a pretty background for the word "Mary" which was artistically wrought in hyacinths. Suspended over the casket was a dove made of English daisies, a tribute from the members of the ladies' missionary society. The Shakespeare club, of which deceased was an enthusiastic member, contributed a rustin basket filled with a variety of roses, orange blossoms and other exquisite flowers.
---A floral cross made up of choice flowers very beautifully expressed the love that Mesdames F.W. Dickey, J.A. Miner, T.N. Wright and N.J. Frink entertained for deceased. A handsome mounted star composed of rare blossom was provided by Mrs. J.J. Morse. Beautiful bouquets were also contributed by Mesdames E.P. Emerson and H.N. French, of Kalamazoo, and Mesdames C.T. Gorham and C.T. Dickey.
---It has been said that "flowers are words that even a babe may understand," and the lovely collection of blossoms that covered the casket meant heart offerings from loving friends whose grief over the death of this estimable lady was expressed by these beautiful tokens.
---The services were conducted by Rev. E.F. Johnson, of the Presbyterian church and were impressive and in harmony with the life and character of the deceased.
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Marshall Statesman
Marshall, Michigan
Thursday April 27, 1882
Page 3
ALEXANDER-At 8 o'clock Sunday evening.
April 22d, of spinal meningitis, Mrs. Mary
Alexander, wife of Morgan J. Alexander
---Mrs. Mary P. Alexander nee Hendricks was born at Mile, Yates Co., N.Y., April 17, 1835. Her parents being Quakers, she attended for several years a seminary of Jamestown, N.Y., conducted by the Friends, and came to Michigan in 1849. For a number of years after coming to this state she attended an academy at Spring Arbor, making her home during vacations with her sister, Mrs. Freeman, of Liberty, Jackson Co. On Thanksgiving day 1863, she was married to Morgan J. Alexander. Of the social qualities and christian character of the deceased much could be written. For many years she was an earnest and zealous member of the Congregational church of this city, and was prominently identified with all work undertaken for the furtherance of the influence of that church. The memory of her charitableness and labors for the poor of this city will ever be cherished by her co-workers and those whose wants always enlisted her services. She will ever be remembered for the valuable aid given local societies having for their object charity; and it can be truthfully said of deceased that her head and heart were devoted to the well-being of humanity. Her pen has furnished excellent articles for many religious magazines and papers, and her contributions breathed the charity and beautiful home life that made her esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances.
---Socially, Marshall has, in her death, lost one whose elegant home was oftentimes devoted to the entertainment of our people, where her genial qualities and lovable disposition attracted large companies that will ever keep in fond remembrance the graceful manner with which she entertained her friends.
---At the funeral services which occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence on Eagle street, a very large assemblage of friends was present, and the floral tributes from this city and other parts of the state were evidence of the love and regard in which she was held. Near the casket was placed a lovely pillow of flowers given by the members of the Presbyterian Sunday school. The border was made up of calla lilies, tea roses, day lilies, amilax, petunias and carnations, while the center was a mass of white carnations forming a pretty background for the word "Mary" which was artistically wrought in hyacinths. Suspended over the casket was a dove made of English daisies, a tribute from the members of the ladies' missionary society. The Shakespeare club, of which deceased was an enthusiastic member, contributed a rustin basket filled with a variety of roses, orange blossoms and other exquisite flowers.
---A floral cross made up of choice flowers very beautifully expressed the love that Mesdames F.W. Dickey, J.A. Miner, T.N. Wright and N.J. Frink entertained for deceased. A handsome mounted star composed of rare blossom was provided by Mrs. J.J. Morse. Beautiful bouquets were also contributed by Mesdames E.P. Emerson and H.N. French, of Kalamazoo, and Mesdames C.T. Gorham and C.T. Dickey.
---It has been said that "flowers are words that even a babe may understand," and the lovely collection of blossoms that covered the casket meant heart offerings from loving friends whose grief over the death of this estimable lady was expressed by these beautiful tokens.
---The services were conducted by Rev. E.F. Johnson, of the Presbyterian church and were impressive and in harmony with the life and character of the deceased.
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Interment : April 25, 1882
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