William H. McDaniel VanBuren County AR
Obituary of Mary McCamy Kidd McDaniel Linn
August 1913, Van BurenCounty Democrat
Mrs. Mary Linn died at the home of her son, L.L. Kidd, Thursday August 14th. She had suffered with cancer for some time. She approached death perfectly composed, bespeaking a tenacious faith in her Redeemer. She has for about forty years called Choctaw her home. She leaves a host of friends who cherish her memory.
"Grandma" Linn was born in Blount county, Tennessee, in 1840, marrying Mr. James Kidd at the age of 17, to whom was born two children. The oldest was Mrs. Altsman, who died in Oklahoma a few years ago. The youngest Leonard L. Kidd, a citizen of Choctaw, who father died when boy was but 3 months old. She later married Mr. William H. McDaniel, to whom were born five children, Isaac, Sallie, Mollie, Lockie and Dona. Two of them still live. Soon after the war Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel moved to near Quitman and three years later laid a homestead at Choctaw. Mr. McDaniel there died, his wife proving up the the homestead and raring her family. She then married Mr. Asa Linn, who lived only a few years.
Mrs. Linn led an exemplary life. When a neighbor needed her services, she was there. When her bereaved friends craved consolation, she was there. When any of her children had sickness or troubles in the family, she was there. When there was any movement to build up her community, she was there. When the Sunday school classes repaired to their places, she was there. When the church bell rang, she was there. She gave her life to the service of others, and therein server her Maker. A happy face, a cheering word, and encouraging personality always accompanied her. Years to come, when those who are now children become gray, the mention of "Grandma" Linn will awaken in their breasts one of the dearest recollections of their childhood.
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