Notes for Mary Ann BEND
Mary Ann Bend Wilson 1909.10.10
Mary Ann Bend Wilson was born in Hacomby, Lincolnshire, England, February 3, 1858, and died at her home three miles north of Leland, October 20, 1909, just as the clock was striking the midnight hour. She was married on May 3, 1877, to Thomas T. Wilson, of Victor. Unto this union were born two daughters, Sarah Matilda, wife of William G. Parks, of Clarion, IA, and Esther Jane, who still lives at home. She leaves to mourn her loss, a loving husband, two daughters, six grandchildren, a father, four sisters and two brothers. Her mother, four sisters and one brother preceded her to the better land.
With her parents, she came to America when but a small child, locating at Batavia, and when eight years of age, she moved to Victor Township, which has been her home ever since. She has been failing in health for the past three years, but hopes for her recovery were entertained until about a week ago when she gradually weakened until the end came. She bore her suffering with patience and fortitude. She was a loving wife and mother, always thinking of others before herself, and leaves a precious memory in the minds of those who knew her.
The funeral services were held at the house Saturday, October 23rd, Dr. J.M. Lewis, of Sandwich, officiating. The interment was made in the Wesson Cemetery.
Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. William Parks, of Clarion, IA; Mrs. Frank D. Wells, of Brewster, MN; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bend, Mrs. Ed Davis and James Bend, of Paw Paw; Mr. and Mrs. Watson, of Waterman.
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Was apparently a half sister of all other siblings. Some accounts say she was born before her parents Lewis and Jane met. Other accounts about her father Lewis list him as being married before her birth. But one photograph obtained from descendants of her sister in Illinois has writing on the back stating "Mary Ann Wilson, half sister of Ella."
Famly lore said her birth father was of "royal or noble blood" and from the family for her mother, Jane, was working in England.
Burial: Wesson Cemetery, near Leland in DeKalb county, Illinois.
Cause of death: obit said "She has been failing in health for the past three years."