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Nellie Tilson, the daughter of Warner S. and Lucinda L. Tilson, was born February 27, 1868 in Princeton, Illinois. Warner Tilson was born May 12, 1843 in Bureau County, Illinois and died March 7, 1899 in Anniston, Alabama. Lucinda Tilson was born October 4, 1844 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania and died January 21, 1928 in Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas. Warner and Lucinda were married October 17, 1866 and Warner was a carpenter and contractor. He was commander of Daniel Tyler Port, No. 7, G. A. R. Upon their deaths, the Tilsons were buried at Edgemont, Cemetery, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. Nellie's family moved to Iowa. In 1880, the Tilson family was living in the community of Peoples in Boone County, Iowa and the Webbs were living in Boone. Charles was working as a deputy sheriff in Boone and his father, Simon, was the county sheriff. Nellie's family moved to Nebraska and she and Charles Berry Webb were married in Holt County, Nebraska on April 17, 1888. Charles Berry Webb (June 19, 1857 Nevada, Story County, Iowa - March 23, 1918 Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas) was the son of Simon S. Webb (August 15, 1824 Vermont - April 8, 1911 Victoria County, Texas) and Eliza Chiles Webb. Nellie and Charles later moved to Anniston, Alabama where Warner and Lucinda Tilson joined them. Warner Tilson died there on March 7, 1899 and Lucinda moved to Victoria, Texas where Nellie and Charles had moved. By June, 1900, Nellie and Charles, as well as Lucinda Tilson were living with Charles' parents in Victoria County, Texas where Simon and Charles were both farming. Eliza died on September 31, 1903 and Simon was living with Charles and Nellie at the time of the 1910 census. Simon died on April 8, 1911 and Charles, Nellie and Lucinda moved to Palacios. Charles and Nellie bought a house at 411 Pavilion Street (now 4th Street) and Lucinda bought a house next door at 409 Pavilion.
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Mrs. Lucinda L. Tilson passed away at her home in this city last Saturday, at 2 o'clock, after nearly a month's illness. She had lived to the good age of 84 years and 3 months, retaining her faculties of mind and body to the last. She was born in Cambria County, Penn., Oct. 4th, 1844. When a little girl she moved with her parents to Illinois and was married to Warren S. Tilson, Oct. 17, 1866. They moved to Iowa and resided there 18 years and then lived 2 years in Nebraska. In 1899 she and her husband moved to Alabama to be near their daughter, who had married and was living at Anniston, Ala. They had resided in Alabama 12 years when Mr. Tilson died and two years later Mrs. Tilson moved to Victoria, Texas, to again be near her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Webb. Mrs. Webb's husband died while they were living in Victoria* and she and her mother came to Palacios and have since made this their home, and their place on Pavilion Street has always been one of the best kept and most attractive in our city. Mrs. Tilson was an unusual person in fineness and strength of character. She was a woman of perfect candour and frankness, "in whom there was no quiet." She expressed her opinion with sweetness of spirit and gave others the same right. She possessed independency without the least haughtiness. What was very notable in a person of her age, was her cheerfulness. She retained the mirth of youth to the last and enjoyed a joke to the fullest with her friends. All were her friends who knew her and she will be greatly missed by those who called to see her. These were the characteristics which the Rev. H. G. Fraser, of Victoria, spoke of in conducting the funeral service at the home on Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Mr. Fraser had been her pastor and esteemed her very highly. He also spoke on the text, Phil. 1-21, "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." These words were true of Mrs. Tilson. She was truly a Christian in spirit. She had been a member of the Baptist [church] fifty years and at the time of her death was a staunch supporter of the Central Baptist Church of this city, having united with it at the time of the organization two years ago. Mrs. Nellie Webb, with whom she lived, was her only child and has been most devoted to her mother. The remains were taken back to Anniston, Ala.., Mrs. Webb and Mrs. F. L. Foster, accompanying, and laid by the side of her husband. --Contributed Card of Thanks I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the many friends who so kindly gave their services during the sickness and the preparation for the laying away of my dear mother. There was nothing left undone by these friends and neighbors, to assist me, and I most sincerely thank all for their great kindness. Mrs. Nellie Webb Palacios Beacon, January 26, 1928 Resolutions At a recent called conference of the Central Baptist Church, also at a special meeting of the W. M. U., the following resolutions were authorized and endorsed: WHEREAS, God, in His wisdom and mercy has exercised His supreme prerogative by calling from this world our beloved sister, Mrs. L. L. Tilson, to be with Him in the mansion already prepared for her above, therefore be it RESOLVED, that in her passing our church and W. M. U. have lost a valued and faithful member, also be it further RESOLVED, that we extend to her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Webb, our sister in Christ, our heartfelt sympathy in this the hour of her bereavement, also, RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of the church and W. M. U., a copy sent to Mrs. Webb, and that a copy be furnished the Palacios Beacon for publication. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. E. Somers, Mrs. F. C. Helander, Mrs. R. W. Margerum, Committee. Palacios Beacon, February 9, 1928
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Mrs. Nellie Webb is spending a week in Blessing. --Palacios Beacon, June 20, 1919 Mrs. Nellie Webb spent Friday in Blessing. --Palacios Beacon, August 8, 1919 Mrs. Nellie Webb was transacting business in Blessing this week. --Palacios Beacon, August 22, 1919 Mrs. Nellie Webb went to Buckeye to spend the remainder of the week. --Palacios Beacon, January 28, 1921 Mrs. Nellie Webb spent Tuesday in Blessing. --Palacios Beacon, November 18, 1921 Mrs. Nellie Webb and her mother, Mrs. Tilson, left for Iowa Tuesday morning to visit relatives and friends for a few weeks. --Palacios Beacon, August 11, 1922 Mrs. Tilson and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Webb, returned Saturday from a four months' visit with friends in different parts of Iowa, Lincoln, Nebraska and in Alabama. They report a most delightful time and enjoyed it to the fullest but all that, both of the ladies were glad to come home. --Palacios Beacon, December 15, 1922 FOR SALE--My Overland Coach Model 91. Have driven it 2254 miles. Price $500.00. Terms:--Cash payment, followed by monthly payments. Mrs. Nellie Webb. --Palacios Beacon, February 9, 1928 Mrs. Nellie Webb is spending the week in Blessing. --Palacios Beacon, February 16, 1928 FOR SALE--My Overland Coach, Model 91. A Bargain for anyone interested in a Second Hand Car. Nellie Webb. --Palacios Beacon, March 22, 1928 Mrs. Nellie Webb received word from Mrs. Herbert Haywood last week informing her of the death of her mother which occurred recently in Colorado. Mrs. Haywood has numerous friends in Palacios who regret to learn of her loss and extend sympathy. --Palacios Beacon, April 12, 1928 Mrs. Nellie Webb returned Saturday from a two month's stay with Mrs. Stoddard at Buckeye. Mr. and Mrs. Farwell were up there and she accompanied them home. --Palacios Beacon, October 11, 1928 Mrs. H. B. Farwell and Mrs. Nellie Webb were in Blessing the first of the week, guests of Mrs. A. B. Pierce. --Palacios Beacon, November 22, 1928 Mrs. Nellie Webb returned Thursday from a visit in Buckeye. --Palacios Beacon, April 4, 1929 Mrs. Nellie Webb has as her guest for the week, Mrs. Dunn, of Blessing. --Palacios Beacon, April 18, 1929 BLESSING NEWS - Mr. H. R. Safford, Vice President and General Manager of the Missouri Pacific Lines, with his son, Robert, was the guest of A. B. Pierce and son, Lee, for a two day fishing trip on Matagorda Bay, last week. On their return July 4th, Mr. Safford had as his guests for dinner on his car, Mrs. Nellie Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce and son, Lee. --Palacios Beacon, July 11, 1929 Mrs. Nellie Webb left Thursday for Alabama, where she will spend the next two months visiting with friends and relatives. Her many Palacios friends wish for her a most pleasant vacation. --Palacios Beacon, September 12, 1929 Mrs. Nellie Webb is home from a two months stay in Alabama, where she visited with relatives and friends. --Palacios Beacon, November 21, 1929 Mrs. H. B. Farwell and Mrs. Nellie Webb were guests of Mrs. A. B. Pierce in Blessing the latter part of last week and first of this. --Palacios Beacon, December 5, 1929 Mrs. Nellie Webb is home, after a several weeks stay in Blessing. --Palacios Beacon, January 9, 1930 Mrs. Dunn, of Blessing, visited Mrs. Nellie Webb this week. --Palacios Beacon, April 24, 1930 BLESSING NEWS On Friday night, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pierce entertained in honor of Miss Yeager and Mr. Braden, with a buffet supper and bridge party. Mrs. C. G. Stoddard, who had been a house-guest of Mrs. Pierce's during the week, Mrs. Nellie Webb, Mrs. W. O. Selkirk and Mrs. Cornelius assisted the hostess at the table, the guests afterwards carrying their plates out to the gallery to eat at the small tables. Prizes were won by Mrs. Stoddard, Mrs. Yeager, Mrs. Hensen, Miss Helen Yeager, Miss Maxine Price, Mr. R. L. Price, Mr. Charles Nester and Mr. Wesley Buller. The twenty-eight guests included only members of the bride's and groom's families, the bridal party, and a few intimate friends. Thursday night Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pierce, Mrs. C. G. Stoddard and Mrs. Nellie Webb drove to Mackay to be dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Borden. After dinner, croquet was enjoyed on the lawn under the electric lights, the non-participating guests cheering the players from comfortable chairs on the side-lines. Two of the many interesting things on this beautiful place, shown the guests, were several car loads of wonderful large white onions, standing on the tracks ready for shipment to New York, and the other unusual sight was a marvelous Bouganvillea vine in full bloom. This vine entirely covers the top of a large pergola and grows to the windows of the second story. It is carefully protected in winter with glass-cloth in case of a frost, so never freezes down, but continues to grow the year 'round, and is a wonder sight with it's masses of purple bloom. Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pierce, Mrs. Nellie Webb, Mrs. C. G. Stoddard and Clinton Pierce, all drove to Bay City, where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Abel Borden and Miss Winston of St. Louis. The entire party then drove down to Sargent. After driving over the ranch, inspecting the crops, and visiting the farms, the party drove down to the Gulf beach, where the breeze from the water was delightfully cool. A fire was built from drift wood, and Mrs. Stoddard proved that she was an expert with the toasting forks, while Mrs. Pierce made the camp coffee and scrambled eggs. Mr. Hall Pierce drove down at lunch time, afterwards driving over the part of the ranch not visited in the morning. Aside from the Borden car breaking through a bridge and being pulled out with a tractor, a most enjoyable party, everyone returning home with a good dose of sun-burn. --Palacios Beacon, June 23, 1932 Home Dem. Club - Achievement Day in the Palacios Home Demonstration Club went on with a bang, Wednesday, October 4th, Mrs. W. M. Hunter had her new full pantry on display... Wednesday's display at Mrs. Hunter's was viewed by 66 people, including four members of the Blessing H. D. Club, Mrs. A. B. Pierce, Mrs. Nellie Webb, Mrs. L. C. Cornelius and Mrs. A. O. Yeager. --Palacios Beacon, October 5, 1933 Mrs. Nellie Webb, of Blessing, was in Palacios Wednesday and while here called at the Beacon office to inform us she and Mrs. A. B. Pierce were leaving Tuesday via the auto route for Birchwood, White Bear Lake Minn., to spend the summer. --Palacios Beacon, June 10, 1937 Mrs. Nellie Webb has disposed of her property at the corner of 4th street and Morton Avenue to Glenn Claybourn. This is a very desirable piece of property and will be repaired and we are certain the new owners will have no trouble in keeping it occupied. Mr. and Mrs. John Studeman, who have made their home there for some time are storing their household goods for the summer while they are enjoying a vacation trip. --Palacios Beacon, June 17, 1937 Mrs. Nellie Webb, formerly of Palacios, who is now at Ottawa, Kas., renews her subscription to the Beacon and writes us of a trip she recently made north and west of Ottawa, where she saw much beautiful country and wheat fields green, but needing rain. She wishes to be remembered to all her friends. --Palacios Beacon, October 20, 1938 In renewing her subscription to the Beacon Mrs. Nellie Webb sends kindest regards to Palacios friends. Mrs. Webb is in Ottawa, Kan., and says weather plenty hot during the day but nights comfortable. --Palacios Beacon, September 21, 1939 In a recent letter from Mrs. Nellie Webb of Ottawa, Kas., she asks to be remembered to her many Palacios friends, and informs us to change the address of her Beacon from Ottawa, Kas., where she has been the past two years, to Sunset Home, Concordia, Kas. We are always pleased to hear from Mrs. Webb and trust she will be very happy in her new home. --Palacios Beacon, April 4, 1940
Mrs. Nellie Webb, a former resident of Palacios
now living in Concordia, Kansas, at the Sunset Home, sends holiday
greetings to all of her friends. --Palacios Beacon, December
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In the summer of 1937, Nellie sold her home to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Claybourn. She lived primarily with Abel and Adelaide Pierce until her departure to Kansas on February 21, 1838. In Ottowa, Kansas, Nellie lived with Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Fraser at 703 South Cedar Street. Rev. Fraser had been Nellie's pastor when she lived in Victoria, Texas.
She then moved to Concordia, Kansas and became a resident of the Sunset Home on April 11, 1940. She continued to live there until her death at the Concordia Hospital on April 17, 1956.
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Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Thursday, April 19 at the Pleasant hill Cemetery in Corcorida, Kansas for Mrs. Nellie Webb, a former Palacios resident. Mrs. Webb, 87, died April 17 at the Sunset Home in Concordia. Palacios Beacon, April 19, 1956 Mrs. Nellie Webb Ottawans have received news of the death on April 17 of Mrs. Nellie Webb in Concordia in the Sunset home for the Aged, following a short illness. She went from Ottawa to Concordia about 15 years ago. Burial was in the Sunset Home cemetery. Mrs. Webb had no immediate relatives.
The Ottawa Herald (Kansas), April 25, 1956 |
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Mr. & Mrs. Farwell - Herbert Bradford Farwell was an early settler and prominent businessman in Palacios. His wife, Mary Estelle Brann Farwell, was a close friend of Nellie’s. The Farwells were neighbors of the Hall family (Adelaide Pierce) in St. Paul, Minnesota before moving to Palacios. Their son was Capt. Neal Farwell.
Mr. & Mrs. Pierce – Abel Brown Pierce,
Sr., was the son of Jonathan Edwards Pierce and Nannie Lacy Pierce.
He was married to Adelaide Hall Pierce who was from S. Paul
Minnesota. The Halls were neighbors of the H. B. Farwell family in
St. Paul. The Pierces and Farwells continued their friendship after
moving to Matagorda County. Mr. & Mrs. Newsom – The Newsoms, Ralph P., 36, and Nellie M., 28, lived on the first floor of Nellie’s house in 1930 and she lived upstairs. Mr. Newsom was a teacher who later served as Palacios ISD superintendent. Mrs. Stoddard or Mrs. S. – Laura Stoddard, wife of Charles G. Stoddard whose father, John Stoddard, was a co-founder of Buckeye, Texas. Charles assumed his father’s interests at Buckeye and upon his death, Laura continued to manage the Ranch for 23 years until she sold it and moved East. Mr. & Mrs. Foster – Frank R. and Emma Foster were neighbors of Nellie. He was 47 and she was 42 in 1930. Mr. Foster worked as a railroad brakeman. Mr. & Mrs. Houghton – Julius M. Houghton and his wife, Susie, were Nellie’s neighbors. In 1930, he was 75 and she was 68. Mr. Spence - Employee of the Stoddard Buckeye Ranch Mr. Ford - Employee of the Stoddard Buckeye Ranch Mr. Dunbar – Calvin D. Dunbar, who was 35 in 1930, worked for Mrs. Stoddard on the ranch at Buckeye.
Mrs. Muir – Martha E. Muir, was a
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