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Information for Clara Ann Teach McGee
10 March, 1858 - 14 December, 1942
From The Caldwell News-Tribune,
dated Saturday, 12 March, 1938
Contributed by Dennis McIndoo
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Research shows that although the publication
below states her maiden name to be Peach, that
it was actually Teach.
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Couple
Passes Fifty-Ninth Wedding Anniversary Quietly
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Thursday, March 10,
marked the 59th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
McGee and the 80th birthday anniversary of Mrs. McGee.
The couple spent the day quietly at their home here with their
family and close friends.
Mr. and Mrs. McGee were married at Ellisville, Ill., on
March 10, 1879. The ceremony was performed at the home
of the bride by the Rev. J. G. Evans of the Methodist church
at Ellisville. Before her marriage, Mrs. McGee was Miss
Clara Peach.
Mr. and Mrs. McGee came to Caldwell in 1905 and have
lived here continuously since that time. They are the
parents of five children, all of whom are living. They
are L. R. McGee of Portland, W. E. McGee of Kuna, Guy C. McGee
of Bonners Ferry, Archie McGee of Caldwell and Mrs. Irma
Collins of Bonners Ferry. The McGees have nine
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Both Mr. and Mrs. McGee are healthier and are active
than many couples half their age. They enjoy numerous
activities and their interest are wide and varied. Mrs.
McGee does all her own housework and is an enthusiastic
needlewoman. Quilting and flower raising are her
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Also this article in The Caldwell News-Tribune
Tuesday, 15 December, 1942
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MRS. M'GEE
DIES MON. |
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Husband Died Only
Five Days
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Mrs. Clara Ann McGee of 1801 Arthur street, Caldwell passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 84. She was born near Ellisville, Fulton county, Ill., March 10, 1858, the daughter of William J. and Martha A. Teach. She was the oldest of ten children and grew to woman hood in this community and was married on her 21st birthday anniversary to William Augustus McGee, who preceded her in death by five years.
To this union was born six children, Lewis Roy of Salem, Ore; William Elmer of Vancouver, Wash.; Guy Carl of Moscow and Charles Archie of Caldwell; Irma a Collins of Bonners Ferry and Ralph Thompson who died in infancy Dec. 3. 1882.
The family moved to Arapahoe Neb., in March 1886, where they remained until 1905, when they came to Caldwell.
Mrs. McGee had long been a member of the Women's Relief Corps and served at different times as President, chaplain and department chaplain for the state of Idaho. She was a charter member of the Past President's club. She was a member of the Rebekah lodge for 45 years and belonged to the Round Table. She was a member of St. David's Episcopal church in Caldwell.
Besides her children, she is survived by one brother, Charles E. Teach of San Luis Obispo, Cal.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Peckham chapel Friday at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. C. A. McKay will officiate and the Rebekah lodge and Women's Relief Corps will have a part in the service. Burial will be in the family plot in Canyon Hill cemetery. |
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