"She was united in marriage to Simon Sirilous Mattix, a Union soldier on January 7, 1868. Seven children were born to this union; one Elida Ann, dying in infancy. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Mattix went to Polk county, Missouri, where they lived a few year; then moved to Kansas in December, 1870. Braving the hardships of the early pioneer life they settled on a farm that is now east of Benedict, where they lived until the husband's death, January 4, 1884.
"Mrs. Mattix remained a widow, rearing her small children to manhood and womanhood on the farm. After her children were all married she moved to Benedict where she lived until her death, which occurred after a long period of patient suffering. All her children were at her bedside except one, who lives in El Dorado.
"She was a loving mother and was always ready to assist her children in any way possible for her to do. She was very thoughtful of her neighbors and friends, giving a hand of assistance where needed.
"She surrendered her life to Jesus when a girl and remained a devoted Christian through her life.
"She leaves to mourn her departure six children: Naomi Polson, Andrew Mattix, Eva Fahey and Amazette Polson of Benedict; Edgar Mattix of Buffalo and Simon Mattix of El Dorado; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Evans and Mrs. Nancy Isenburg of Benedict and Mrs. Rebecca Capps of Shelbina, Mo.; and many other relatives and friends."
"She was united in marriage to Simon Sirilous Mattix, a Union soldier on January 7, 1868. Seven children were born to this union; one Elida Ann, dying in infancy. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Mattix went to Polk county, Missouri, where they lived a few year; then moved to Kansas in December, 1870. Braving the hardships of the early pioneer life they settled on a farm that is now east of Benedict, where they lived until the husband's death, January 4, 1884.
"Mrs. Mattix remained a widow, rearing her small children to manhood and womanhood on the farm. After her children were all married she moved to Benedict where she lived until her death, which occurred after a long period of patient suffering. All her children were at her bedside except one, who lives in El Dorado.
"She was a loving mother and was always ready to assist her children in any way possible for her to do. She was very thoughtful of her neighbors and friends, giving a hand of assistance where needed.
"She surrendered her life to Jesus when a girl and remained a devoted Christian through her life.
"She leaves to mourn her departure six children: Naomi Polson, Andrew Mattix, Eva Fahey and Amazette Polson of Benedict; Edgar Mattix of Buffalo and Simon Mattix of El Dorado; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Evans and Mrs. Nancy Isenburg of Benedict and Mrs. Rebecca Capps of Shelbina, Mo.; and many other relatives and friends."
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