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Submitted: 10/20/19 • Approved: 10/20/19 • Last Updated: 10/23/19 • R822731-G822730-S3
Sep 30, 1856
Apr 27, 1926
Mrs. Nancy Ella Gates, wife of W. Henry Gates, of 802 South Water street, died at 10 o'clock Tuesday night following a protracted illness, at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Gates was born in Schuyler county in September 1855, but for many years had been a resident of Kirksville. Besides her husband she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Jeff Smith 86 years old. She is also survived by two sons, Lewis W. Bragg, of Denver, Colo., and Everett Gates living at home.; and three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Hibbets of Kirksville, Mrs. Irene Weir, of Helena, Montana, and Mrs. Ellen Miller of Kirksville. There is also one step-daughter, Mrs. Anna Vineyard. The funeral was held at the Summers & Taylor undertaking parlors Thursday afternoon, the Rev. W.J. Parker conducting the services. Interment was made in Highland Park cemetery.
Weekly Graphic
Kirksville, Missouri
April 30, 1926
Photo donated by Larry and Susan Olson
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Record #: 822731