Notes for Margaret Julia Graham
OBITUARY - Died at her home in Big River Township, Jefferson Co., Mo.. October 29, 1889, Mrs. Margaret A. Lee, wife of L.H. Lee, in the 66th year of her age. Mrs. Lee’s maiden name was Graham. She was a sister of Madison and William Graham who were well known citizens of this county. Her surviving sister, Mrs. John M. Wilson is the only member of the large family of Graham’s of that generation now living. Mrs. Lee was born near Frumet. March 15, 1839 lacking at the time of her death but two months of rounding out the cycle of fifty years of married life. Her husband, five daughters, three sons and numerous grandchildren are left to mourn her loss. Mrs. Lee was converted in early life, and was baptized by the pioneer Missionary, Alvin P. Williams. She united with Bethlehem Baptist Church in her 14th year and remained a member of that church until the organization of Grubville Baptist Church, about 11 years ago. Since then she lived in the fellowship of that church. Mrs. Lee spent all her life in her native county, and was highly respected by a large circle of friends and neighbors, many of whom testified their esteem by attendance at her funeral, October 31st at Bethlehem cemetery. Appropriate services were conducted by Elders William McKay and J.N. Short.
Buried: Bethelem Cemetery
age 68
congestive chill
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