Mary Matilda Newton
1874 - 1923 (48 years)
Generation: 1
1. Mary Matilda Newton was born on 6 Mar 1874 in Center, Morgan County, Ohio (daughter of John William Newton and Sarah Margaret Farson); died on 5 Mar 1923 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Mar 1923 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Mrs. Mary Matilda Hawkins
Mrs. Mary Matilda Hawkins, of Purdin, who had been ill at the Brookfield hospital, passed away Monday, March 5, 1923, at the age of 48 years. The survivors are the husband, Albert A. Hawkins, and two daughters, Alta and Wilma, of Purdin; the mother, Mrs. Sarah Newton and a sister, Miss Clara Newton, of Winigan; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Payne, of North Salem, and Mrs. Anna Graham, of Green City, and two brothers, Charles Newton, of North Salem, and William Newton, of Long Beach, California.
The funeral was from the Christian church in Purdin Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Underwood, of Milan, conducted the services.
Brookfield Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Friday, 9 March 1923.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1923/1923_00010968.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25797462/mary-matilda-hawkinsMary married Albert Alva Hawkins on 26 May 1895. Albert (son of William Morton Hawkins and Minerva Cassity) was born on 11 Sep 1873 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Apr 1941 in Jefferson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Apr 1941 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. John William Newton was born on 20 Jun 1849 in Coal Run, Washington County, Ohio; died on 15 Oct 1918 in Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 18 Oct 1918 in Fairview Cemetery, Mystic, Sullivan County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Jackson, Noble County, Ohio
Notes:
John William Newton was born in Washington County Ohio, 20 June 1849, died 16 Oct 1918. Married Sarah M. Farson 10 Oct 1871. Eight children born. Leaves wife, sons, Wesley D., William A., Charles W. all of Ringland MT; daughters, Mrs Anna Graham, Green City MO; Mrs. Sadie Payne, North Salem MO, Clara Newton, Cora MO. A daughter of Oklahoma and Allen of Montana. Services by Elder H. Blenderwood of Milan, burial Fairview Cemetery.
The Browning Leader-Record newspaper. Issue Oct 24, 1918.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1918/1918_00039675.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57764449/john-william-newtonJohn married Sarah Margaret Farson on 10 Oct 1871. Sarah was born on 15 Jun 1851 in Harriettsville, Noble County, Ohio; died on 15 Apr 1932 in Morris Township, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Apr 1932 in Fairview Cemetery, Mystic, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Sarah Margaret Farson was born on 15 Jun 1851 in Harriettsville, Noble County, Ohio; died on 15 Apr 1932 in Morris Township, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Apr 1932 in Fairview Cemetery, Mystic, Sullivan County, Missouri. Notes:
Sarah M. Newton
Sarah M. Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farson, was born near Harietsville, Ohio, June 15, 1851, and died at her home in Winigan, Mo., April 15, 1932. Age 80 years and 10 months. She was united in marriage to John W. Newton, Oct. 10, 1871 and to this union 8 children were born. Her husband and three children, Emma, Mary and Wesly preceded her in death. There are five children living, Mrs. J.A. Graham, Mrs. J.H. Payne, Clara Newton, Chas. Newton and W.A. Newton of Bozeman, Mont. She united with the Christian Church in 1889, and remained a faithful member until death. She was sick for several weeks but she was very patient. Everything was done that loving hands could do but her time had come and she said she was ready to go. She was a loving wife, a kind and affectionate mother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss, her five children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, one sister and four brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted at the Fairview Church by Rev. Wheeler of Green City, where she was laid to rest to await the Resurrection.
A precious one from us has gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be filled.
The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 21 April 1932.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1932/1932_00015336.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22079681/sarah-margaret-newtonChildren:
- 1. Mary Matilda Newton was born on 6 Mar 1874 in Center, Morgan County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1923 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Mar 1923 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.