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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ Mary Susan Davidson
~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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Mary Susan Davidson
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| LAST NAME: Davidson
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FIRST NAME: Mary
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MIDDLE NAME: Susan
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| MAIDEN NAME: Meslon
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| TITLE: Mrs.
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GENDER: F
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| BORN: 22 Mar 1851
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DIED: 30 Jul 1902
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BURIED: 11 Aug 1902
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OCCUPATION: Housewife
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| BIRTH PLACE: Shelby Co., Missouri
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| DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
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IOOF - Mary Susan Davidson, age 51 y's 4 m's, died in Salem of bowel & stomach trouble, beloved wife of T. L. Davidson; Marriage - "Thomas L. Davidson & Mary S. Meslon, m 6 July 1869 at the M. E. Church in Salem, C. C. Stratton, M. G. Wit: Wm. Waldo & J. A. Melson #1158 pg 446"; 1870 Census - Mary S. Davidson, age 19, b. Missouri, is enumerated with her husband, T. L. Davidson, age 36, farmer, b. Illinois; BIOGRAPHICAL: "Hon. T. L. Davidson was born November 14, 1833, in Green county, Illinois, where his early boyhood was spent on his father's farm. His winters were spent in attending school until he was thirteen years of age, when, with his parents, he crossed the plains to Oregon in 1847. They reached the Willamette Valley and stopped at Salem in October of that year. Their journey was not as eventful as some, but tedious nevertheless. After coming to Oregon, Mr. Davidson entered Willamette Institute and received the best collegiate education available at that time. Mr. Davidson chose farming as his profession, settling on a fine piece of land a few miles from Salem, and in the years that followed he developed this claim into one of the best improved farms in the county. Mr. Davidson was a democrat as to politics. He received the nomination as state senator from that party. He held various official positions in connection with the state fair, helping in its organization, and was for many years a valuable member of the executive committee. He held the office of president of the Oregon Agricultural Society for many years. He served one term as Marion county judge. It may be said that in whatever capacity he was called upon to serve, he did this with much ability, fairness and endeavored to be just to all. He was a man with much natural ability and made the most of his opportunities. His strong, intelligent face always inspired confidence and Marion county was made richer for his having been an early pioneer. He was the son of James Davidson, who came to Oregon the same year, 1847, and settled near Salem, a few miles south. On July 6, 1869, Mr. Davidson was married to Miss M. S. Melson, a most estimable and beloved young woman, a fit helpmeet for such a sturdy pioneer. Mr. Davidson loved his home and took great enjoyment in the building of the beautiful home on its sightly location in the midst of a grove of fine oak trees, where it has stood for so many years and gives promise of many years service yet to come. Two sons blessed this union, Thomas Leon and Lester Melson. From: Steeves, Sarah, BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE OF MARION COUNTY, OREGON, PIONEERS 1840 - 1860, Portland, Oregon, The Berncliff Press, 1927, (Source: "Story of Oregon," by Julia Hawthorne, Published in Oregon Statesman, 1894.), pg 149
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OBITUARY:
MRS. DAVIDSON PASSES AWAY
Wife of Judge T. L. Davidson Died in Salem Last Night
After an Illness of One Month Deceased Was a Native of Missouri A Popular and Good Woman and a Devoted Christian.
Mrs. Mary Susan Davidson, wife of Judge T. L. Davidson, of Morningside, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. J. Wilson, on State street, between 13th and 14th streets, at 6:30 o’clock last evening, after a month’s suffering from complications arising from stomach and bowel troubles. Mrs. Davidson, was aged 51 years, 4 months and 9 days. Se was born in Shelby county, Missouri, on March 21, 1851, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Melson. She came to Oregon with her parents during the fall of 1864, and was united in marriage to Hon. T. L. Davidson, on July 6, 1869. This happy union was blessed with three children, two of whom died, the elder child, a daughter, Julia Lauretta, on February 6, 1882, and a son, Lester Melson, on April 18, 1898. Deceased has been a devoted Christian since childhood and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for the past forty years. An affectionate and devoted wife and mother, a splendid neighbor, she was always prominently identified in all enterprises of a charitable nature and very much loved by all who knew her. During her last illness, which dated from June 6th, although she endured untold suffering, she was very patient and uncomplaining, and cheerful to the last. Besides her aged husband and a young son, T. L. Davidson, Jr., both of whom are deeply stricken with grief over her demise, she leaves five sisters and one brother, namely: Mrs. L. B. Plants, Milton, Oregon; Mrs. J. H. Wilson, Palo Alto, California; Mrs. S. P. Gerrigues, Heppner, Oregon; Mrs. Ella B. McDowell of San Jose, California, and Mrs. M. J. Wilson and Mr. J. A. Melson of this city. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been definitely made but will be announced in the columns of the Statesman later.
Daily Oregon Statesman 31 Jul 1902 3:4
Many Attend Funeral of Late Mrs. Davidson
Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. T. L. Davidson were conducted at the home of Mrs. J. H. Wilson, on East State street, Friday afternoon. The services were attended by a large gathering of neighbors and acquaintances of the deceased woman. Many were the floral offerings, given as tokens of remembrance of a good woman.
Rev. John Parson, of the First Methodist church, of this city, to which the deceased belonged, delivered a brief address, in which was reviewed the life of the decedent. Some selections were given by a ladies quartet from the Methodist church choir. The pall bearers were: T. B. Kay, C. P. Bishop, W. S. Beckner, Geo. Judson, F. N. Derby and Wm. Cherrington. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Rural cemetery.
The Daily Journal 2 Aug 1902, 5:4
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INSCRIPTION:
Mary Susan
Wife of
T. L. Davidson
Born Mar. 22, 1851
Died July 30, 1902
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SOURCES:
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IOOF Register of Burials
DAR pg 62
Marion Co. Oregon Marriage Records 1849-71, Vol I, pg 76
1870 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., South Salem Pct., FA #772)
Steeves, BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE, pg 148
DOS 31 Jul 1902 3:4
DJ 2 Aug 1902, 5:4
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| LOT: 737
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