Bracken, Marie
Maiden Name
Downing
Death
1857-10-19
(aged 45 years)
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Birth
1812-10-24
Gravestone
Location
NC.10.1
Obituary
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