Martha Jane WEATHERSBY, 18431899 (aged 56 years)

Name
Martha Jane /WEATHERSBY/
Given names
Martha Jane
Surname
WEATHERSBY
Birth
Marriage
Birth of a son
Birth of a daughter
Birth of a son
Birth of a daughter
June 12, 1868
Cherokee County, Texas, USA
Latitude: 31.836969 Longitude: -95.165169
Birth of a son
Birth of a daughter
Birth of a son
Birth of a daughter
Birth of a son
Birth of a grandson
December 24, 1887
Missouri, USA
Latitude: 38.367966 Longitude: -92.477882
Birth of a grandson
August 1893
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA
Latitude: 34.006302 Longitude: -96.657333
Birth of a grandson
August 1898
Arkansas, USA
Latitude: 34.906693 Longitude: -92.438744
Death
July 13, 1899 (aged 56 years)
Burial
Ramsey, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Latitude: 33.874167 Longitude: -92.553611
Family with James Henry McDONALD
husband
herself
Marriage MarriageSeptember 26, 1860
20 months
son
3 years
daughter
18651865
Birth: February 28, 1865
Death: August 6, 1865
16 months
son
2 years
daughter
18681939
Birth: June 12, 1868Cherokee County, Texas, USA
Death: February 13, 1939
2 years
son
18701943
Birth: September 5, 1870
Death: February 3, 1943
4 years
daughter
3 years
son
18761941
Birth: October 21, 1876Barry County, Missouri, USA
Death: June 24, 1941McDonald Cemetery, Ramsey, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
2 years
daughter
18781896
Birth: November 8, 1878
Death: September 16, 1896
2 years
son
Shared note

The following is a copy of a letter from Martha Jane (Weathersby) McDonald, wife of Dr. James Henry McDonald, to Lucy (Sample)(Smith) Daniel, second wife of Josiah Goodson Daniel. Elsewhere in these notes you will find an obituary dated August 25, 1867, regarding the death of Willaby E. Daniel, while he was living at the home of Dr. J. H. McDonald. The following letter was written less than a month after Willaby's death. This letter was given to Chester E. McDonald by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Daniel) Williams.

"Thee" referred to in the first sentence) Cherokee County
below is Theo. S. Daniel, called "Thee". September 16, 1867

Dear Cousin Lucy,

As Thee expects to start tomorrow, I will write you a few lines, but as usual, have nothing good nor interesting to write you.

Times are hard, provisions are scarce, and there is plenty of sickness. I had an attack of fever last week. I am on foot again, but don't feel very stout. I think I have come off wonderfully well to have had no more sickness than I have had.

I have gone through a great many hardships since I came to this county, more than I ever thought I could stand.

I did a big days washing last week, and the next day took chills. Dr. and Sidney are having preety good health. Thomas's health is rather delicate, has fevers occasionally. I have a widow lady living with me now, but she will not remain with me any longer than the sickly season is over. Dr. is very busy with his profession, and is liked very well as a physician. Dr. thinks he will buy a place and settle permanently. I am anxious to become settled. I would like for you to visit us some time soon. I would like so much to see you all. I don't see any chance for me to come soon.

Give my love to all enquiring Friends. I will close, sending our love and good wishes to you all. Write soon

I remain as every yours,
Excuse bad writing. M. J. McDonald