Myrtle Point Enterprise, Jan. 21, 1899
Irene J. Weekly
Irene J. Weekly, commonly known as "Grandma" Weekly, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.E. Rose near this city, last Saturday, Jan. 14, 1899. Her maiden name was Skaggs and she was born in the state of Tennessee, Oct. 11, 1823. She was married to Wm. E. Weekly in 1841 and crossed the plains and located in the willamette valley in 1853. However, the next year they moved to Douglas county where they remained until 1873, when they came to Coos county and cast their lot in the Coquille valley. The family has been closely identified with every stage of the county's development and advancement, as Mr. I.T. Weekly being at present on of our county commissioners. The honorable old gentleman departed this life several years ago and his remains were buried in Dora cemetery, by the side of whom the remains of Mrs. Weekly was laid last Monday. The 7 children are all living and are John S. of eastern Oregon; I.T.; E.E.; R.L.; and W.M. of this county and Mrs. Turner of Portland and Mrs. I.E. Rose of this city.
This information provided by Arthur Ridley (#47235113)
Irene J. Weekly
Irene J. Weekly, commonly known as "Grandma" Weekly, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.E. Rose near this city, last Saturday, Jan. 14, 1899. Her maiden name was Skaggs and she was born in the state of Tennessee, Oct. 11, 1823. She was married to Wm. E. Weekly in 1841 and crossed the plains and located in the willamette valley in 1853. However, the next year they moved to Douglas county where they remained until 1873, when they came to Coos county and cast their lot in the Coquille valley. The family has been closely identified with every stage of the county's development and advancement, as Mr. I.T. Weekly being at present on of our county commissioners. The honorable old gentleman departed this life several years ago and his remains were buried in Dora cemetery, by the side of whom the remains of Mrs. Weekly was laid last Monday. The 7 children are all living and are John S. of eastern Oregon; I.T.; E.E.; R.L.; and W.M. of this county and Mrs. Turner of Portland and Mrs. I.E. Rose of this city.
This information provided by Arthur Ridley (#47235113)
Myrtle Point Enterprise, Jan. 21, 1899
Irene J. Weekly
Irene J. Weekly, commonly known as "Grandma" Weekly, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.E. Rose near this city, last Saturday, Jan. 14, 1899. Her maiden name was Skaggs and she was born in the state of Tennessee, Oct. 11, 1823. She was married to Wm. E. Weekly in 1841 and crossed the plains and located in the willamette valley in 1853. However, the next year they moved to Douglas county where they remained until 1873, when they came to Coos county and cast their lot in the Coquille valley. The family has been closely identified with every stage of the county's development and advancement, as Mr. I.T. Weekly being at present on of our county commissioners. The honorable old gentleman departed this life several years ago and his remains were buried in Dora cemetery, by the side of whom the remains of Mrs. Weekly was laid last Monday. The 7 children are all living and are John S. of eastern Oregon; I.T.; E.E.; R.L.; and W.M. of this county and Mrs. Turner of Portland and Mrs. I.E. Rose of this city.
This information provided by Arthur Ridley (#47235113)
Irene J. Weekly
Irene J. Weekly, commonly known as "Grandma" Weekly, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.E. Rose near this city, last Saturday, Jan. 14, 1899. Her maiden name was Skaggs and she was born in the state of Tennessee, Oct. 11, 1823. She was married to Wm. E. Weekly in 1841 and crossed the plains and located in the willamette valley in 1853. However, the next year they moved to Douglas county where they remained until 1873, when they came to Coos county and cast their lot in the Coquille valley. The family has been closely identified with every stage of the county's development and advancement, as Mr. I.T. Weekly being at present on of our county commissioners. The honorable old gentleman departed this life several years ago and his remains were buried in Dora cemetery, by the side of whom the remains of Mrs. Weekly was laid last Monday. The 7 children are all living and are John S. of eastern Oregon; I.T.; E.E.; R.L.; and W.M. of this county and Mrs. Turner of Portland and Mrs. I.E. Rose of this city.
This information provided by Arthur Ridley (#47235113)
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