Mary [Johnson] Ireton

Mary [Johnson] Ireton

Death of Mrs. John Ireton

Last Monday evening, Mrs John Ireton, an aged lady and pioneer of this country, passed away at her home ½ miles north of Alex, age 48.

Mrs. Ireton was born in Stonewall County, Choctaw County, December 25, 1860 and was married to John Ireton in 1876, at age 16. There were 12 children born to the union, 8 boys and 4 girls, nine of whom are living. Two girls an a boy are now in the better land to receive their faithful Christian mother.

Mrs. Ireton was a member of thr Catholic faith for many years. Impressive funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Haecker of Chickasha Wednesday afternoon. Conveyed to their private graveyard, where by the side of a devoted husband she now rests in peace. Pneumonia is the cause of death.