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Farmer, Martha (“Mattie”) Phoebe

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Last Name Farmer
First Name Martha ("Mattie")
Middle Name Phoebe
Maiden Name Tansey
Death Date 2/6/1885
Birth Date 11/28/1847
Obituary Source Martinsville Republican, March 12, 1885
Source Information Cemetery index
Cemetery Mooresville Cemetery
Family Information
Spouse Peter C. Farmer
Survived By Husband and three children.
Other Age 37. Born in Morgan Co., Ind., on what is now known as the William Long farm. Married Peter C. Farmer on April 26, 1866; they had four children together. The youngest, Alice, who was about 18 months old, died just hours before Mrs. Farmer, and was buried with her. "When being told of the death of her baby, it was evident to her family that her spirit would take its flight to that happy home." Funeral for both at the new M.E. Church. Burial in Mooresville Cemetery.
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