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Mary Elizabeth Wright Garst

Birth	:	16 Apr 1872 Cloud County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	28 Feb 1948 Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Elza-Swanner Cemetery, Greenmount, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.2471600, -84.0570500
Description	:	Glasco Sun, March 4, 1948, page 1: LAST RITES FOR MARY ELIZABETH GARST Mary Elizabeth, daughter of James and Sylvina Wright, was born April 16, 1872 on the old Wright homestead north of prairie point school house in Cloud County, Kansas. In this community center she grew to womanhood. On March 2, 1892 she was united with Frank Garst in the bonds of matrimony, who preceded her in death on September 10, 1928. One son, Wilber, preceded her in death on March 17, 1941. She endured the hardships of life with much fortitude, and with much pleasure rehearsed the sacrifices... Read More	Glasco Sun, March 4, 1948, page 1: LAST RITES FOR MARY ELIZABETH GARST Mary Elizabeth, daughter of James and Sylvina Wright, was born April 16, 1872 on the old Wright homestead north of prairie point school house in Cloud County, Kansas. In this community center she grew to womanhood. On March 2, 1892 she was united with Frank Garst in the bonds of matrimony, who preceded her in death on September 10, 1928. One son, Wilber, preceded her in death on March 17, 1941. She endured the hardships of life with much fortitude, and with much pleasure rehearsed the sacrifices made by the pioneers. On February 28, 1948, the shades of evening were drawn about her window, and another mortal career was ended, at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 12 days. Four sons and one daughter survive to mourn her passing: Pearl, of Beloit; Alford, of Mankato; Mark and Lafe of Minneapolis; and one daughter, Bessie Dameron, of Beloit; 38 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Graham and Mrs. Ike Brooks, and one brother, L.A. Wright of Concordia, and many nieces and nephews. A community of old friends and neighbors gathered to pay a final tribute of respect. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Glasco on Tuesday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Clifford L. Moody officiating. Singers were W.N. Pilcher and Lester Pilcher, accompanied by Mrs. Edna Norton. Serving as pallbearers were Eddie Garst, Burton Thompson, Tommy Dameron, Carl Pierson, Jess Dameron, Jr., and James Garst. Flower bearers were Mrs. Lowell Nutland and Mrs. Marion Everley. Interment was in Glasco cemetery with the Griffith Funeral Home in charge.

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Mary Elizabeth Wright Garst's memorial is located at: Elza-Swanner Cemetery, Greenmount, Laurel County, USA.
When did Mary Elizabeth Wright Garst death?
Mary Elizabeth Wright Garst death on 28 Feb 1948 in Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.2471600
Longitude: -84.0570500

Family Members:

Parent

James I Wright

(1845 - 1921)

Nancy Sylvina Rice Wright

(1843 - 1917)

Spouse

Tillman Frank Garst

(1870 - 1928)

Siblings

Lottie Athena Wright Graham

(1867 - 1961)

Leander Alfred Wright

(1869 - 1960)

William Alexander Wright

(1874 - 1932)

Ernestine Wright Brooks

(1876 - 1970)

Harriet Luella Wright Driscoll

(1878 - 1940)

Children

James Wilber Garst

(1893 - 1941)

Charles Alfred Garst

(1896 - 1977)

Lafe Frank Garst

(1906 - 1985)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elza-Swanner Cemetery
Greenmount, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2471600, -84.0570500

2. House Cemetery
Greenmount, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2518725, -84.0551360

3. Reynolds Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2404200, -84.0401000

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6. Black Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2463490, -84.0358970

7. Cathers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2292360, -84.0532700

8. McDaniel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2568240, -84.0765120

9. Greenmount Cemetery
Greenmount, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2501610, -84.0340390

10. Farris Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2411000, -84.0807600

11. Allen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2371000, -84.0294500

12. Ball-McQueen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2719390, -84.0708910

13. Godsey-Brogan Cemetery
Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2379430, -84.0242040

14. Buckles-Moberly Cemetery
East Bernstadt, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2189500, -84.0657500

15. Williams Cemetery
Greenmount, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2248270, -84.0305890

16. Elijah Hensley Cemetery
Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2223230, -84.0808900

17. Bailey Cemetery
Greenmount, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2428840, -84.0175990

18. Angel-Cole Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2253200, -84.0266500

19. Ball - Browning Cemetery
Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2792200, -84.0683800

20. Murray Family Cemetery
East Bernstadt, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2283440, -84.0940170

21. Dixon Cemetery
Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2439080, -84.0091850

22. Brantley Cemetery
Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2438410, -84.0091660

23. River Hill Church Cemetery
East Bernstadt, Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2575400, -84.1036020

24. Cloyd Cemetery
Laurel County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2124220, -84.0780600