Martha A. Gammon was born in Lawrence County, Indiana on July 22, 1848 and died in her home in Kaw City, Oklahoma, March 4, 1930, at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 12 days.
She was united in marriage to John V. Boone in 1869, who preceded her in death February 4, 1917. To this union was born eleven children, five preceding her in death.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Florence Webb of Arkansas City, Kansas and Mrs. Susie Masemore of Kaw City; and four sons, Lemul Boone of Arkansas City, Kansas, and William, Walter C., and Daniel E. Boone all of Kaw City; also by two sisters, Mrs. Susan Hall of Wellston and Mrs. Etta Ford of Arkansas City, Kansas, 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who remain to mourn her departure.
Grandma Boone was converted and united with the Methodist Church, living in the faith until death.
Funeral services were held at his son's home Monday, being conducted by Oscar Haymaker, followed by interment at Wellston Cemetery.
The body was brought to Wellston for burial, Wednesday, funeral services being held in the Assembly of God church at 2 o'clock p.m., after which interment was made in the Wellston Cemetery by the side of her husband to await the resurrection. The bereaved have our deepest, heartfelt sympathy.