Person:Mary Freeburn (4)

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Mary Courtney Freeburn
b.7 Oct 1828 Banks of Tweed, County of Wigton or Gallowayshire, Scotland
d.1 Dec 1897 Preston County, WV
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  • H.  William ConleyAbt 1814 - Abt 1874
  • W.  Mary Courtney Freeburn1828 - 1897
m. Abt 1846
  1. Mary Jane Conley1848 - 1941
  2. John Allen Conley1850 - 1919
  3. Edward C. Bunker Conley1853 - 1928
  4. Sarah Ellen Conley1856 - 1909
  5. William Gustavus Conley1866 - 1940
  6. Martha A. ConleyAbt 1868 - 1945
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Name Mary Courtney Freeburn
Gender Female
Birth[1] 7 Oct 1828 Banks of Tweed, County of Wigton or Gallowayshire, Scotland
Marriage Abt 1846 Preston County, VAto William Conley
Death[2] 1 Dec 1897 Preston County, WV
Burial? Gordon Cemetery, Section 1

_DCAUSE: Tumor in side Source:

_PHOTO:

Mary Freeburn was a descendent of Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus, mentioned in Scott's poem, "Marmion." Her parents first came to America in 1833, and settled in Philadelphia prior to moving to Preston County. (Morton).

Mary is listed as a widow in the 1880 US Census, living in Valley District, with son, William G., and daughter, Mattie. Their home was located in Valley District next door to the Asa D. Squires family.

Mary is buried in the Gordon Cemetery, near Gladesville, alongside her son, Edward Bunker Conley. Gravemarkers can be found. Her cause of death was listed as "Tumor in side."

References
  1. ↑ Oren F. Morton. History of Preston County. (Name: Journal Publishing Company, Kingwood, WV 1914;).
  2. ↑ Gordon Cemetery Marker.

    Near Gladesville, WV

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