This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.
Mary Jane, wife of Rev. W.C. Peterson, died in Waynesville Oct. 30th 1903, aged 63 ys, 7 ms, & 2 ds. Funeral sermon at Stoutland Oct. 30th 1904 by Watts from Psalms 35X14. Three sons & 1 sister, husband present.
28 March, 1840 - 30 October, 1903
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