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ELIZABETH JEFFREY
[Welland Tribune, 15 October 1909]
The death occurred in Welland, about two o’clock on Wednesday morning, 13th inst., of Elizabeth Jeffrey, widow of the late W.D. Jeffrey, in the 69th year of her age.
The cause of death was lung trouble and bronchitis and the effect of a fall which she had in the early part of the summer. At that time she sustained a fracture of the thigh and a sprained wrist; she was under medical care and a trained nurse was in attendance from that time until her death took place.
The late Mrs. Jeffrey was a daughter of John Henderson, and was born in Wainfleet township on Oct. 26, 1840. She was twice married, her first husband being Dr. Barr of St. Catharines. Dr. Barr and Mrs. Barr resided some years at Iona, Mich., and a daughter was born to them, now Mrs. L.H. Pursel of Welland. After Dr. Barr’s death and in the year 1872, deceased married Mr. W.D. Jeffrey, and in this marriage there were born two daughters, Mrs. W.E. Barker and Miss Jenny Jeffrey, both of Welland. The death of Mr. Jeffrey took place on July 28th, 1889. Mr. Jeffrey was a prominent resident of Welland, having held the position of councilor and was mayor of the town.
Deceased is survived by three brothers, and three sisters, viz: Gavin, Elliot and John Henderson of Wainfleet; Mrs. Elliot Taylor of Smithville; Mrs. Delamatter of Attercliffe and Miss Euphemia Henderson of Wainfleet; also by two step sons, Charles W. Jeffrey of Ottawa and George A. Jeffrey of Buffalo.
Mrs. Jeffrey was a faithful and life-long member of the Presbyterian church, a devoted wife and mother, and her demise is deeply mourned by a wide circle of sorrowing friends.
Funeral private to be held this Friday afternoon.
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