STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1897, page 4, column 4

Mary Headley Merritt Gilbert

   DIED in York township, June 14, 1897, Mrs. Mary Gilbert, aged 67 
years, 2 months and 15 days.

   Deceased was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, and moved to 
Indiana with her parents in 1850 and was married to Daniel Merritt 
in 1851.  Thomas, Levi and Erford, who survive her, were the fruits 
of this marriage.  In 1862 her husband was removed from her by 
death. Leaving her alone with her three small children on the farm 
now owned by William Kent.  In the year 1864 she was united in 
marriage to Charles Gilbert.  Three children, Lida, Sina and Frank 
are the fruit of this marriage.  In 1883 she was again left a widow, 
her second husband dying in May of that year.  By reason of her 
coming to this county at an early day she suffered the trials and 
privations of pioneer life.  Her friends and neighbors will honor 
and cherish her memory.  In all times of trial she could be relied 
upon as a true friend.  Her children's welfare was ever uppermost in 
her mind, and by her careful guidance they have grown to be useful 
men and women.  She accepted Christ in her youth and has since lived 
a consistent life.  She has fought a good fight, has kept the faith, 
has finished her work and has now entered into the joy of her Lord.  
Funeral services were held at the Powers Church, June 16, Rev. G. W. 
Long, of Williams county, officiating.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   Mary (Headley) Merritt Gilbert, 30 Mar 1830 - 14 Jun 1897, 
daughter of Reuben and Louisa Headley. 
   Married, 1st, Daniel Merritt, born about 1827 - died 02 Dec 1861.
   Married, 2nd, Charles M. Gilbert, died 25 May 1883 (listed as 1882 
in the cemetery book, aged 42 years, 7 months and 20 days.

Erford E. Merritt, 16 Jul 1857 - 01 Feb 1904. 

"Cemeteries of Steuben Co., Ind., 1990" by Audree Siebel Lewis, Vol. 
I, pages 7230, 723; Vol. II, page 1252.

Submitted by Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail: hilbeck123@att.net