The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, May 13, 1909 CLARA BLUE, daughter of MR. and MRS. JOHN BLUE, pioneer residents of Lucas County, was born July 15th, 1841, in Knox County, near Galesburg, Ill. She was married to THOMAS MCMASTERS, in 1862, who departed this life twenty-one years ago. They were the parents of six children, three of whom are living and three have passed beyond the grave. Those who are left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother are CHARLES S., of Cincinnati; LULA B and MRS. MAY BLANCHARD, of this city. She had been in declining health for several months past, but was confined to her bed only a few weeks. She died Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, death resulting from cancer of the liver. MRS. MCMASTERS was an earnest Christian and her life was spent in doing good for those about her. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W.S. McCullagh, of the Presbyterian Church, and the remains interred in the Chariton Cemetery. On account of the delayed arrival of her son CHARLES, the consignment did not take place until Wednesday forenoon. Many friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert July 12, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net