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Obit For Dona (Matlock) Baird
Headline #1. Sad Death
Text ARTICLE # 1 -- Thursday, July 18, 1901 - Tuesday, afternoon, Mrs. Hezekiah Baird, was thrown from a buggy at the foot of the R. L. Thomas hill south of town and instantly killed. Mrs. Baird was returning from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Samuel Mitchell. Near the bottom of the hill the horse became freighted and ran away. The occupant was thrown to the ground striking the back of head on the rocks, killing her instantly. The deceased a highly respected lady, leaves a husband and two daughters to mourn her untimely and sad departure. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. The entire community sympathizes with the bereaved family.

ARTICLE # 2 -- Thursday, July 25, 1901 - Dona Baird, nee Matlock, was born Aug 18, 1856, died July 19, 1901, aged 44 years, 10 months and 28 days. She was the oldest daughter of James and Mary A. Matlock and was born in East Tennessee. The family moved to Barry County in 1865 and have lived here ever since. She was married to J. B. Baird in 1876; was the mother of three children, one of who preceded her to the glory world. She professed faith in Christ at the age of 14 and joined the Baptist Church at Cassville No. 2 and remained a member until her death. Her Godly walk and pious conversation proved to the world her constancy to the faith, which she professed. Her remains were laid to rest in the Horner Cemetery, the place she loved so well. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. Brattin.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date #1. Thursday, July 18, 1901 and #2. Thursday, July 25, 1901
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Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper