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Mary G France

Female 1875 - 1931  (55 years)


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  • Name Mary G France  [1, 2
    Born 19 Sep 1875  Cameron, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Gender Female 
    Biography
    • Her obituary from the Johnston Morning Herald, 9 February 1931:
      MISS MARY FRANCE, FORMER JOHNSTOWN RESIDENT, DIES SUDDENLY IN BALTIMORE, MD.
      Sister of Mrs. A. D. Dennison of Johnstown Passes Away After Short Illness; Miss France Was the Daughter of Former Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of This City
      Miss Mary France, widely known missionary worker and daughter of the late Rev. Joseph France, at one time pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, and sister of Mrs. A. D. Dennison, 101 South Melcher Street, passed away in Baltimore, Md., early yesterday morning. A telegram announcing her sudden death was received here early in the morning and brought grief to a wide circle of friends she has in the city.
      Dr. France was pastor of the First Presbyterian church here just prior to the pastorate of Rev. Charles McKenzie, D. D., and spent a number of years in this city when his family was located here. The family was originally from Washington, D. C, and Miss France who became active in religious work in later years received a splendid education from her parents.
      While the family was located here, Miss France took an interest in the Johnstown public library and as a librarian there for some time. As such, she came in touch with a large number of people and made many friends who will regret to arn of her death.
      'Later she moved to Naples, N. Y. with her father, after he retired from active work in the ministry. She spent some time there, but the desire to carry on religious work beckoned and she accepted a position with the rather elaborate missionary program being carried out by Mr. and Mrs. Striken in Costa Rica. However, her ambition far surpassed her rather delicate health and she was forced to give up the venture when her health failed.
      After her return to this country, she was forced to give up her work for a time until she regained her health. As soon as she was strong enough, she plunged into work in the Baltimore Bible school, started by her sister, Mrs. William R. Nesbitt. She had been teaching there every winter for some years past.
      The other survivors besides her sister are John Irwin France, C. France and Royal France and her sister who resides in Baltimore.
    Died 8 Feb 1931  Baltimore, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1716  Our Family
    Last Modified 27 Sep 2016 

    Father Dr. Joseph H. France,   b. Nov 1847, Washington, District of Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1925, Baltimore, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 77 years) 
    Mother Hannah Fletcher James,   b. 13 Mar 1849, Webbs College, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Nov 1912, Naples, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Married Oct 1869 
    Family ID F365  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Sep 1875 - Cameron, Missouri Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Feb 1931 - Baltimore, Maryland Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S72] France, Joseph, 1880 US Census.

    2. [S330] Obituary.
      Mary France - 1875-1931 - Johnstown Morning Herald - Johnstown, NY - 9 Feb 1931

    3. [S70] Jourgenson, C., 1880 US Census.