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August 8, 2018 By

Margaretha Ward

Born: May 26th, 1846

Died: October 22nd, 1901

Obituary

Mrs. Margaret Ward, wife of Isaac Ward, the well-known mail carrier, died this morning at the family home No. 822 North Seventh street, after a long illness. Mrs. Ward had been an invalid for many months and her death while not unexpected ha brought intense sorrow to a wife circle of friends and has cast gloom over an otherwise happy household. Mrs. Ward has been a resident of Burlington almost her entire life time, coming here with her parents in 1851, when but five years old. She was born in Ireland. Beside her husband Isaac Ward, the deceased is survived by two sons, John and Will Ward. One daughter died several years ago. Mrs. Ward was possessed of a sweet and gentle nature and her life was replete with Christian virtues. through out a long illness she bore her sufferings with a quiet patience that endeared her the stronger to her family and friends. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

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