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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ Marie C. Metschan ~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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Marie C. Metschan
LAST NAME: Metschan FIRST NAME: Marie MIDDLE NAME: C. NICKNAME: 
MAIDEN NAME: Schaum AKA 1:  AKA 2:  AKA 3: 
TITLE:  GENDER: F MILITARY: 
BORN: 9 Nov 1841 DIED: 5 Mar 1893 BURIED: Mar 1893
ETHNICITY:   OCCUPATION:  Housewife
BIRTH PLACE:  Germany
DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
NOTES: 
IOOF - Mrs. Marie Metschan, age 53 y's 3 m's 26 d's, born in Germany, died in Salem of sarcoma, wife of Phil Metschan.
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OBITUARY: 
METSCHAN -- Died at the family residence in this city, Tuesday, March 5, 1893 Marie C., wife of Hon. Phil. Metschan, aged 53 years, 3 months and 26 days. 
In the death of Mrs. Metschan her relatives and friends, and the community at large, mourn the loss of one whose life, while unostentatious was replete with good works, and who will be sadly missed by all with whom she bore acquaintanceship. 
Her maiden name was Marie C. Schaum, and she was born in Germany, November 9, 1841. She came to this country in 1864, and shortly afterward went to Canyon City. There she met and in 1866 was married to Mr. Metschan, and, until the fall of 1890, when they moved to Salem, resided there continuously. It was there that she was best known. 
There amid the trials and vicissitudes of frontier life, surrounded with loved ones of her family circle, and with all a woman’s energy, a woman’s ambition, aiding her husband in making a home and uniting with him in their life work of doing their whole duty by those dependent upon them, it was there that her virtues were more fully exemplified. She loved her home life, and while she observed the usage's of society, she loved her home, and took more pleasure in making it pleasant for those around her, and for her friends, than she did in the excitement of society circles. She was the very personification of hospitality, and nothing gave her more pleasure than to contribute to the enjoyment of those around her. With the cordiality characteristic of her father-land, her doors were ever open to her friends, or to the friends of those around her. Plain, unassuming, but sincere and cordial, she occupied a warm spot in the hearts of those who knew her best. She was a kind friend to the needy, and her sympathies ever went out to those in trouble. She was prompt to act where she could alleviate suffering, and many whose needs she has provided for will grieve over her death. 
She has been an invalid for nearly two years, and for the past three months has been a constant sufferer. Cognizant of her condition, however, she has spoken from time to time of the expected change with apparent resignation, and as the hour of her death drew near gave final directions in matters near to her heart. 
During her residence in Salem she has formed a host of friends, who, with the family, will mourn her loss. While blessed with health she was ever cheerful, prone to look on the sunny side of life, and one whose sojourn here below has made the world better for her presence. 
She was the mother of ten children nine of whom survive her, and all but one inmates of her home today. While all will miss her, and the home will be desolate without her, the thought must arise, and with it a certain sense of consolation that she is at rest, and that her sufferings are at an end, while she leaves behind her the memory of a faithful wife, a loving mother, and, a warm sympathizing friend. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, of which further notice will be given in the next issue of the Statesman.
Oregon Statesman 6 Mar 1895.

MRS. METSCHAN’S FUNERAL.
The esteem in which this estimable lady was held by the citizens of Salem was fully exemplified by the immense concourse of people who turned our yesterday to pay their last tribute of respect that the living can pay to the dead. The hour announced for the services brought with it representatives of all classes filling the house and the grounds by those who during her life were numbered as her friends and acquaintances. Rev. Laurence Sinclair, of St. PaulÂ’s Episcopal church, officiated and the impressive services appeared more grand than usual as they were pronounced over the remains of her who had gone before. The floral offerings were more than profuse, prominent among which were the elegant pieces presented by the officers and employees of the state department and that contributed by the old folks’ social club of which she was a prominent member. The pupils of the graduating class of Salem’s public schools also, by an elegant floral offering showed their respect for the mother of two of their number. There were dozens of elaborate pieces contributed by personal friends both in Salem and Portland, the aggregate being unusually large and appropriate, the casket being a perfect mass of floral offerings. The following well known gentlemen acted as pall bearers: John H. Albert, ex-Gov. Z. F. Moody, W. T. Gray, R. B. Fleming, George W. Davis, Dr. W.T. Williamson, G. Steiner and Hon. George H. Burnett. A quartet consisting of Mrs. Ella McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wiggins, and H. S. Gile, with Miss Elma Weller as organist, furnished the music, the selections being peculiarly appropriate and rendered with exquisite excellence. The funeral cortege was unusually large and in addition to the unusual number of private carriages three electric cars were provided to accommodate the number who desired to accompany the remains to the final resting place in the Rural cemetery, where the concluding services were held. Among the prominent persons from abroad were ex-Governor Pennoyer, Henry Dosch, C. H. Muessendorffer, Hon. W. E. Burke, and D. D. Neer, from Portland; W. C. Tweedale of Albany; and many others. The family received letters and telegrams from very many friends abroad expressing sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement. The weather was perfect and all arrangements were carried out with precision and without confusion. The family take this method of conveying to their friends everywhere their sincere and grateful thanks for the many acts of thoughtful, courteous kindness showered upon them in this their hour of trial and bereavement.
Oregon Statesman 8 Mar 1895, 4:3.
INSCRIPTION: 
No marker as of March 2002
SOURCES: 
LR
IOOF Register of Burials
Saucy Survey & Photographs
OS 6 Mar 1895
OS 8 Mar 1895 4:3
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LOT: 401 SPACE:  LONGITUDE: N 44° 55.160' LATITUDE: W 123° 02.803'
 
 

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