Mary Ellen Bacon
May 12, 1837- June 25, 1911
Death of Mary Ellen Bacon
This estimable lady died Sunday morning at the residence 208 South Fifth Street. She was in the 74th years of age, having been born May 12, 1837, of New Carlisle, Ohio.She was twice married, the first husband being John Munson, who died shortly after the marriage, leaving her a widow at the age of 23. Later she was married to Col. Edward Bacon, a prominent lawyer of his city. Mr. Bacon died in April 1901. She was childless by either marriage, and it is not known, since no will has been found, what may be the disposition of the estate. Mrs. Bacon was reputed to be wealthy.
The deceased was a thorough type of that fine rare of American women now passing so rapidly. She believed in a simple life and lived it almost with a touch of austerity.
The funeral will occur form the late home Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. Huntington of Trinity Episcopal Church to officiate. Interment at Silverbook Cemetery.
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