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Bracken, Marie (1812-1857)

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Age
45 years
Born
October 24, 1812
Died
December 19, 1857 (Mineral Point, Wisconsin)
Cemetery
Old City Cemetery
Gravestone Identifier
NC.10.1

Died. In this City on Monday morning, Oct. 19th, Mrs Maria Bracken, wife of John Bracken, Esq in the 45th year of her age. Mrs. B. Was one of the oldest residents of this place, and had become endeared to a large ___ of acquaintances who have for years been witness or recipients of her manifold deeds of kindness. For more than 20 years she had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, whose principles were beautifully illustrated in her life, which was eminently one of doing good. In every relation in life, whether as friend, member or wife, the same purity of motive, ardent affection and cheerful faith, were ___ and although she has left us, her example remains with us, to oncite us as an ______ of her virtues. NB The funeral will take place from the house at 10 o’clock on Wednesday morning. A funeral sermon will be preached on Sunday morning by the Rev Mr Phillips. Mineral Point Tribune Oct 20, 1857