Posted by Cathy Gowdy on Thursday, July 07, 2011 at 04:03:00 :
Marin Journal
Thursday, April 24, 1918
Page 1
Pioneer Woman Called To Rest
Mrs. Martha Jane Neil, mother of Mfrs. L. C. Tolane of this city, passed away at her daughter’s home, 407 D street, yesterday after an illness of some duration.
She was 74 years of age, and the span of her life reaches back to the early days of California, the year 1857, when she came from her birthplace, Savannah, Missouri, across the plains to this state.
In 1861, the first year of the Civil War, she was married in Potter Valley, to Samuel Neil. There were born to her seven children, four daughters and three sons, all of whom survive her.
The remains are now at Sawyer’s Parlors here, but the funeral will be held at Potter Valley, her home for many years.
The surviving children are Mrs. Sadie Jane Secrest of San Diego; Mrs. Mary Carpenter, of Fresno; Mrs. Lena Clay of Brawley; Mrs. Sonoma Tolane, of this city; James H. Neil, of Fresno; William H. Neil, of Prescott, Washington, and Charles B. Neil, of Potter Valley.
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