Masterson, Dorcas - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Mrs. John S. Masterson of West Point died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, aged 61 years. She was a victim of typhoid fever.  A husband and 10 children survive. The deceased was a good woman and her life was a busy and useful one. The funeral occurred at Farmer’s Institute Thursday morning at 11 o’clock.

Source: Lafayette Journal Wed Feb 28, 1894 p 1

Mrs. Dorcas Ann Masterson, wife of John S. Masterson of West Point died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock of typhoid fever. She was 61 years old and leaves a husband and 10 children to mourn her death. She was an excellent woman and a great favorite in the community in which she lived. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at Farmer's Institute.