Mary E. Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Brown, was born in Green Bay, Wis., October 28, 1855, and died at the home of her son in Battle Creek, Mich., December 2, 1934.
She was married to Fred. E. Tappan at Dodge Center, Minn., February 20, 1877. In her girlhood she became a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church at Dodge Center. On coming to Battle Creek she transferred her membership to the local church in which she has been a faithful member. Surviving her are her daughters, Mrs. Martin Ling, Mrs. George Arnold; a son, Glenn, of Battle Creek, and Haldene of Bellevue; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Following the services conducted by Rev. H. N. Jordan and Rev. E. M. Holston the remains were taken to New Auburn, Wis., for burial. H. N. J.