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- One source in the IGI lists her as "Mattie." Other sources use it too. Did she use this nickname?
"Martha Ann Carson, (Mrs. J.B. McLeod) was born in Schuyler county. Mo., on Feb. 28, 1845. She was the daughter of Simon and Ann Carson, well established citizens of that community. At an early age her parents moved to Marion county Missouri. This place has continued to be the family home unto the present day.
"On November 20th 1866, Martha Ann Carson became the bride of J.B. McLeod. They made Marion county their home until after the death of Mr. McLeod, which occurred Dec. 21, 1906. Nine children were born into this home, all of whom are still living. Mrs. L.V. White, H.M. McLeod, Mrs C.R. Taylor, J.J. McLeod, and Mrs J.B. Taylor, all live in Marion county. R.L. McLeod, of LaGrange, Mo. Mrs L.A. Harris, who lives in Montana, Mrs George Imbler, and Miss Mabel McLeod, of Kirksville. There were also two step-children, L.C. McLeod, who resides in Marion county and Mrs J.S. Batson, of Arkansas. Each member of this large family has gone out into the world bearing the stamp and imprint of honorable, honest, sincere, and loyal parents.
"At an early age she professed faith in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and united with Bethel Baptist church in Marion county. She continued to hold membership in this church until the family moved to Kirksville in August, 1907. At this time she transferred her membership until the time of her death which occurred on the evening of May 15, 1926.
"The body was taken to the old Bethel cemetery in Marion county, beside Bethel church where it was laid to rest after funeral services.
"There were two big interests in the life of Mrs. McLeod. They stood side by side. First came her interest in and loyalty to her home. Her family was her joy and her pride. To her family she gave the best of her life but it was a joy to her. Her church came next. She was a valuable member faithful in all its activities. To these two institutions she gave her prayers, her support and her very self.
"In addition to the large immediate family, Mrs. McLeod had sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and added to these there are multitudes of near relatives and friends who feel that in her going the community is made poorer and a true friend has gone from them.
"Mrs McLeod was modest in her living. She did not seek honors for herself but was willing that they be added to others. There was no pomp or display in what she did; quietly and with unassumed dignity she faithfully performed her tasks in the home and in the church up unto the very last day of her life. She was young in spirit, entering heartily into the interest and activities of the many young people who were constantly about her premises and in the activities of the church. Her life was rich in good works, full of faith, and bright with hope. it was the kind that younger mothers could well pattern after.
"Mrs. Mcleod was a life-long Baptist, interested in all the denominational program. As an evidence of her deep abiding interest in the religious work of her denomination she was a subscriber and constant reader of the state religious paper from the earliest days of its publication.
"In her going the church has lost a valued and most beloved member, the community has lost a good citizen and the family has lost a faithful mother and friend. The sting and pang of her departure is made less severe in the hope of new days in a better land where we expect to meet and greet her together with the redeemed of God from all the earth. -- C.F. Acree, Pastor First Baptist Church." --From the Palmyra Spectator, May 19, 1926.
Mrs. J.B. McLeod dies suddenly, at age of 81. Body to be taken to Palmyra after brief service here -- Obit. in Kirksville paper, 1926.
"Mrs. Martha Mc Leod, 81 years old, died suddenly about 11 o'clock Saturday night at her home, 111 E. Illinois Street. Dilation of the heart was the cause of her death.
"A short funeral service is being held at the home this afternoon after which the body will be shipped to Palmyra. A funeral service will be held at the Bethel Baptist Church near Palmyra tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will be hade there. Rev C.F. Acree will have charge of both services.
"Mrs McLeod had never been ill very much. She was feeling better than usual Saturday, and worked in her garden that afternoon. After supper she complained that something she had eaten did not agree with her and she was given a treatment. She felt better for a while, but about 11 o'clock, she complained again, and died in a short time.
"Mrs. McLeod was born in Schuyler County and has been a resident of Kirksville since 1907. Her husband, J.B. McLeod, died in 1906. She was the mother of nine childre, all of whom are living. Mrs. George Imbler and Miss Mabel McLeod are living in Kirksville. Only one daughter lives outside of Missouri. Mrs. McLeod is also survived by two sisters, both of whom are older than herself.
"Mrs McLeod had been a faithful member of the Baptist church and various church organizations. She had many friends here, who extend their sympathy to the family in their bereavement."
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Taylor Family Genealogy
1845 - 1926 (81 years)