Person:Mary Johnson (255)

The Wayne Co. estate index shows that Mary Conklin was the administrator of Aaron's estate.(Apr. 22, 1857 2-51) . Conklin-Cannor family bible gives dates and much info on this fam. Her parents were John Johnson and Pheobe Squire.

1. ↑ Cambridge City Tribune. (Cambridge City, Indiana)
   p 3, 8 Jun 1905.

   The following tribute to the death of Mrs. Mary Conklin we copy from the Seaford, Delaware, News of June 3. Mrs. Conklin will be well remembered by the few remaining citizens of the early years she spent in Cambridge City. Her husband, Aaron Conklin, was a brother of the late Felix and Benjamin Conklin, and came here at an early date and conducted a tannery in the southeast part of the city where W. T. Marquis now lives. W. H. Cannon, who married the daughter, was in the dry goods trade in this city in the early 50's and was a leading citizen. He was superintendent of the M. E. Sunday school for many ears and closely identified with that branch of religious faith. Mrs. Conklin's parents were John and Phoebe Johnson, who lived for years respected residents of Front street and were active in church and social affairs. They died here and their remains as well as those of Mr. Conklin, are buried in Riverside.
   --- Today we pay the last tribute of respect to the oldest citizen of our town, Mrs. Mary Conklin, who passed away May 23, in her 92d year, having lived more than three generations. Only one in 7,000 live past 90 years. What a remarkable life. She was born in New Jersey, of good religious parents, a member of the M. E. church. Ninety years ago they removed to Ohio and soon after to Indiana, where she lived for 70 years. Her father's home was the home of the early pioneer preacher of that day. She removed to Cambridge City, Ind. 60 years ago. Her husband, Aaron Conklin, died in 1857. She remained with her father and mother during their lifetime when she removed to Philadelphia. At that time there were four generations of only daughters living. She made her home with her only daughter, Mrs. Wm. H. Cannon, for 22 years. The past two years she lived in Seaford, Del., where she made the home one of real joy and comfort. From girlhood she was passionately fond of reading, had a remarkable memory and a general fund of knowledge at her command. She kept up fully with the current events of the day in church and National affairs and was an encyclopedia of general information. But best of all was the passing years of her life. For over two years she was confined to her room where she unconsciously carried out the christian spirit. No murmuring or repining at her surroundings or circumstances, although all her kindred and friends were in the West. Her sensibilities were of the keenest kind, yet she never complained of any indifference that might have occurred, always throwing the mantle of charity over any seeming slight or neglect. She lay stricken with paralysis for over five weeks, on her right side and arm, speechless. After a few days she rallied, regained her speech and was conscious to the last. Her vitality at her extreme age was surprising as well as her patience and suffering. She passed away in perfect peace. The funernt (sic) services were held at the Cannon homestead where amid a profusion of flowers a tribute from Rev. W. A. Wise and the sweetest music from the choir, accompanied by the organ - "Jesus Lover of my Soul," " I Would Not Live Always" and "Sometime We'll Understand" she was laid away by kind friends to rest in Odd Fellows cemetery.

2.   Cambridge City Tribune. (Cambridge City, Indiana)
   p 2, 26 Sep 1907.

   Home Coming Letters. Seaford, Del., September 14, 1907.
   To the Home-Coming Committee:
   In response to your warm and cordial invitation to mother Mary Conklin, wife of Aaron Conklin deceased, to attend the home coming, it is with great sorrow I write that she passed away to her heavenly home last fall, in her 92 year, but her spirit may be hovering around the old former home she loved so well. She was among the oldest inhabitants of the town. Thanks to the Cambridge City Tribune, who or over 20 year sent her weekly all the news during her long absence. Though far away she never lost her love for the old town and her many friends. The only daughter and son-in-law W. H. Cannon and wife, Anna P., remain, with whom she spent the lat 20 years of her life. We were married in Cambridge City in 1848. Our groomsmen were Hon. James N. Tyner and Monroe Conwell; of Liberty, and my wife's were Mrs. John Hosea, formerly Miss Lizzie Price, and Miss Lizzie Hoshour. We spent nine years of early married life in the city. We have not been permitted to visit the old town for over 25 years... I regret exceedingly having passed my 83d year, while I feel almost the ardor of youth, not a gray hair on my head, yet I could not stand the fatigue of the trip. I am, however, with you in spirit, young and happy and anticipating meeting you all in a brighter and happy world above. My wife joins me in cordial greeting to all. Sincerely yours, W. H. Cannon.