Person:Mahala Boston (1)

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Mahala Frances Boston
b.7 Mar 1848 Carthage, Hancock Co, IL
d.27 Jul 1935 Carthage, Hancock Co, IL
Parents and Siblings
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m. 12 Feb 1847
  1. Amanda Boston - Bef 1936
  2. Clara Boston
  3. Ella Boston
  4. Henry Boston - Bef 1936
  5. Jane Boston - Bef 1936
  6. Lillie Boston
  7. Louis Boston - Bef 1936
  8. Richard Boston - Bef 1936
  9. Sylvester Boston - Bef 1936
  10. Wesley Boston - Bef 1936
  11. Mahala Frances Boston1848 - 1935
  12. Charles Walker Boston1862 - 1936
Spouse and Children
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  1. Alice Lenore Austin1877 - 1919
  2. Edward Austin - Bef 1935
  3. Emily Austin
  4. W C Austin
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Facts and Events
Name Mahala Frances Boston
Gender Female
Birth[1] 7 Mar 1848 Carthage, Hancock Co, IL
Marriage to George W Austin
Death[2] 27 Jul 1935 Carthage, Hancock Co, IL
Burial[2] 29 Jul 1935 Moss Ridge Cemetery, Hancock Co, Illinois
References
  1. ↑ The Gazette, Carthage, IL
    Friday, March 8, 1935, Page 5, Column 4.

    Last Rites For Mrs.
    Austin On Monday

    Mahala Frances Austin daughter of Reuben and Sarah (Dale) Boston was born March 7th 1848 on the Boston homestead near Carthage where she grew to womanhood.

    She was united in marriage to George Austin to which union the following children were born: Emily who died in infancy; Edward and Mrs. Alice Yetter who preceded her in death; and W. C. Austin of Penfield, Ill.

    At an early age Mrs. Austin became a member of the Christian church to which she was always a faithful and devoted member.

    Besides several brothers and sisters, Mrs. Austin is survived by a number of grand children and great grand children.

    Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Christian church with Rev. Fred S. Nichols officiating. Burial was at Moss Ridge cemetery.

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Republican, Carthage IL
    Wednesday, July 31, 1935, Page 3, Column 2.

    MRS. MAHALA AUSTIN,
    87, DIED SATURDAY.

    Mrs. Mahala Austin, 87, died at 9:00 o’clock Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Briley on East Locust street. She had been in failing hea1th for several months, suffering from a heart ailment and complications.

    Mahala Frances Austin, daughter of Reuben and Sarah (Dale) Boston, was born March 7th, 1848, on the Boston homestead near Carthage, where she grew to womanhood.

    She was united in marriage to George Austin and the following children were born to this union: Emily, who died in infancy; Edward and Mrs. Alice Yetter, who preceded her in death, and W. C. Austin of Penfield.

    At an early age she became a member of the Christian church and as long as health permitted was faithful in her attendance at all the services and was ready to do her part in the work of the various departments.

    She made her home for a long time with her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Yetter and family, but for the past year had been at the Briley home, where she had the devoted care of Mrs. Iva Wright and her sister, Mrs. Briley.

    She is survived by one son, W. C. Austin of Penfield, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 2:30 Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred Nichols. Mrs. Gay Egbers and Mrs. Earl Calhoun, accompanied by Mrs. Lyle Rupert, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Burial was in Moss Ridge.

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