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Maragret Josephine (Irick) Nance (1847 - abt. 1914)

Maragret Josephine (Josephine) Nance formerly Irick
Born in Humansville, Polk Co., MOmap
Ancestors ancestors
Wife of — married 9 May 1866 (to 1914) in Humansville, Polk Co., MOmap
Descendants descendants
Died about at about age 67 in Humansville, Polk Co., MOmap
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Biography

Margaret Josephine IRICK was born on August 2, 1847, in Humansville, Missouri. She was the dau. of Thomas and Susan (Human) Irick. She married William M. NANCE on March 9, 1882, in Polk, Missouri. They had 12 children in 23 years. She died on August 26, 1914, in her hometown at the age of 67, and was buried there.

Children

  1. Sarah June NANCE (1866–1943)[1][2]
  2. Susan Elizabeth NANCE (1867–1973)[1][2]
  3. Columbus Monroe NANCE (1869–1924)[1][2]
  4. Carrie May NANCE (1872–1896)[2]
  5. Emma NANCE (1874–1969)[2]
  6. William Thomas NANCE (1875–1919)[2]
  7. Maud F. NANCE (1879–1914)[2]
  8. Lee Jasper NANCE (1882–1975)[3]
  9. Fred S. "Freddie" NANCE (1884–????)[4][5]
  10. Pearl NANCE {Twin} (1885–1885)[6]
  11. Hattie NANCE {Twin} (1885–1978)[3]
  12. Dorothy Agnes NANCE (1890–1974)[3]

Census

1870 Polk County, MO Census 064 Johnson Township[1]
34 44 44 William (M.) NANCE, 24, M, W, Farmer, -, 300, MO, Can't read/write
35 44 44 Margaret (Josephine (IRICK) NANCE, 23, F, W, Keeping House, MO
36 44 44 Sarah J. NANCE, 5, F, W, MO
37 44 44 Susan E. NANCE, 2, F, W, MO
38 44 44 Columbus NANCE, 1, M, W, MO

1880 Johnson, Polk, Missouri, United States Sheet LetterD Sheet Number202 Volume 1[2]
William (M.) Nance Self M 33 Missouri, United States
Josephiene Nance Wife F 32 Missouri, United States
Sarah J Nance Daughter F 13 Missouri, United States
Susan E Nance Daughter F 12 Missouri, United States
Collumbus Nance Son M 11 Missouri, United States
Carra M Nance Daughter F 8 Missouri, United States
Emma Nance Daughter F 6 Missouri, United States
William T Nance Son M 4 Missouri, United States
Maud F Nance Daughter F 0 Missouri, United States

1900 Johnson, Polk, Missouri Sheet Number: 12[3]
74 280 William M Nance, Head, W, M, Feb 1847 53
Josephine Nance Jul 1848 51, Marr., 35, 5(*), 5,
Lee J Nance 18, Single, MO
Hatte Nance 15, Single, MO
Agnes D Nance 10, Single, MO
(*They had at least 11 children at least 8 still living by 1900)

Death and Burial

Margaret Josephine Irick Nance died August 26, 1914 and is buried at 'Humansville Cemetery', Humansville, MO.[7]

Obit

Obit of Josephine NANCE - Mrs Wm NANCE Died at her home near Humansville, MO, Wednesday, August 26, at 6 o'clock pm, of paralysis, Mrs Josephine NANCE, wife of Wm NANCE, on of Humansville's oldest citizens, Mrs NANCE was born July 2, 1847 near Humansville and was united in marriage to Wm NANCE the 9th day of May 1866, to this union weas born 18 children, 8 of whom are now living, _ having gone on before Mother to ______________[unreadable]. The names of those children who survive their mother are as follows: Mrs Sallee PARKER, wife of Thoa PARKER of this city; Mrs Susie HASSER of Lewiston, Idaho; C M NANCE of Manford Okla; Mrs Emma SMITH, of Arco, Idaho; W T NANCE of Garfield, Wash; Mr J W ALEXANDER, of Kellogg, Idaho; L J NANCE, of Spokane, Wash and Hrs L C HANNAH, of Osceola, Mo. All of whom were born and grew to manhood and womanhood at and near Humansville. The writer of this article has known Mr and Mrs NANCE for 42 years and have lived near them and can truthfully say that a more honorable couple and family is not to be found in this community. Again have the pearly portals of the New Jerusalem been opened to the spirit of a loved one. It is with the deepest sorrow that we make this announcement, for while the end was looked for sooner or later, still it is with sadness we part with our dear friends. Truly hers was a good and pure life, for while she lived and was physically able she did all she could to brighten and make happy and better the lives of those by whom she was surrounded. She endeared herself to the hearts of all who know her for to know her was to love her and admire her and no truer friend and nobler soul ever passed beyond the portals of the grave. The unrestrained and heartfelt sympathy of her friend and community goes out to the aged husband and eight childre and near relatives of the departed. The tears of many will be mingled with theirs upon the grace that contains the mortal remains of their loved one. May they meet and know each other beyond the River in the sincere and prayer of the weiter. S B EVANS

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "United States Census, 1870", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M46J-YHR : Wed Oct 04 03:18:28 UTC 2023), Entry for William Nance and Margret J Nance, 1870.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6FQ-Y6T : 14 July 2016), William Nance, Johnson, Polk, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district ED 111, sheet 202D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0710; FHL microfilm 1,254,710
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "United States Census, 1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M38H-6P2 : Wed Oct 04 21:04:06 UTC 2023), Entry for William M Nance and Josephine Nance, 1900.
  4. "Missouri Births and Christenings, 1827-1935", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HQK9-142M : 17 January 2020), Fred S. Nance, 1884.
  5. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144616291/fred_s-nance: accessed February 7, 2024), memorial page for Fred S “Freddie” Nance (–), Find a Grave Memorial ID 144616291, citing Humansville Cemetery, Humansville, Polk County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by JayCee (contributor 47356328).
  6. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162170295/pearl-nance: accessed February 7, 2024), memorial page for Pearl Nance (–), Find a Grave Memorial ID 162170295; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by brandon henderson (contributor 47126449).
  7. findagrave.com

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Birth: Jul. 2, 1847

Humansville Polk County Missouri, USA Death: Aug. 26, 1914 Humansville Polk County Missouri, USA

She is the granddaughter of James Human, the founder of Humansville.

Obit of Josephine NANCE - Mrs Wm NANCE Died at her home near Humansville, MO, Wednesday, August 26, at 6 o'clock pm, of paralysis, Mrs Josephine NANCE, wife of Wm NANCE, on of Humansville's oldest citizens, Mrs NANCE was born July 2, 1847 near Humansville and was united in marriage to Wm NANCE the 9th day of May 1866, to this union weas born 18 children, 8 of whom are now living, _ having gone on before Mother to ______________[unreadable]. The names of those children who survive their mother are as follows: Mrs Sallee PARKER, wife of Thoa PARKER of this city; Mrs Susie HASSER of Lewiston, Idaho; C M NANCE of Manford Okla; Mrs Emma SMITH, of Arco, Idaho; W T NANCE of Garfield, Wash; Mr J W ALEXANDER, of Kellogg, Idaho; L J NANCE, of Spokane, Wash and Hrs L C HANNAH, of Osceola, Mo. All of whom were born and grew to manhood and womanhood at and near Humansville. The writer of this article has known Mr and Mrs NANCE for 42 years and have lived near them and can truthfully say that a more honorable couple and family is not to be found in this community. Again have the pearly portals of the New Jerusalem been opened to the spirit of a loved one. It is with the deepest sorrow that we make this announcement, for while the end was looked for sooner or later, still it is with sadness we part with our dear friends. Truly hers was a good and pure life, for while she lived and was physically able she did all she could to brighten and make happy and better the lives of those by whom she was surrounded. She endeared herself to the hearts of all who know her for to know her was to love her and admire her and no truer friend and nobler soul ever passed beyond the portals of the grave. The unrestrained and heartfelt sympathy of her friend and community goes out to the aged husband and eight childre and near relatives of the departed. The tears of many will be mingled with theirs upon the grace that contains the mortal remains of their loved one. May they meet and know each other beyond the River in the sincere and prayer of the weiter. S B EVANS

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