This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CLARK, BRAZELTON, HILL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/293 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 25, 1918, page 6 MRS. NEWTON CLARK PASSES IN SLEEP Mrs. Mary Ann Clark, aged 80 years and a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, was found dead in bed Saturday morning by her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Brazelton, of Portland. Mrs. Clark, whose health had been failing for some time, had not recovered the shock of the death of her husband, the late Newton Clark, who passed away at the Brazelton home in Portland June 21. She was much improved, however, and her daughter, who came here with her the first of last week for a visit at the old home, was cheered by the enjoyment her mother seemed to take in a ride over the valley Friday night. Mrs. Clark on retiring seemed to be in better health and spirits than usual. Following her husband, who came out the year before, Mrs. Clark and children arrived in the Hood River valley in 1878. Her husband, who rose from the ranks of the private to a first lieutenancy during the Civil war, was prominent in the Oregon G.A.R. circles, having been commander of the Oregon department for a term. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clark were prominent in Hood River pioneer circles. In addition to Mrs. Brazelton, Mrs. Clark is survived by a son, W.L. Clark, who recently moved from here to Portland. A peculiar coincident of the death of Mrs. Clark, was that at that time of her passing she had reached the exact age of her husband, who passed away at the home of his son-in-law, W.B. Brazelton, at the age of 80 years and 24 days. Mrs. Clark was exactly the same age at the time of her death. -------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 24, 1918, page 6 MRS. NEWTON CLARK Mrs. Newton Clark passed peacefully away Friday night at her home in this city. She had returned here from Portland a week previously, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Braselton. She was delighted to be again in her home and spent the week apparently in the best of health and spirits. On Friday evening she accompanied friends on an auto ride in the valley, which she thoroughly enjoyed, after which she retired for the night. When Mrs. Braselton called her mother Saturday morning she received no response and she then discovered that her mother’s spirit had taken its flight during the night. Mrs. Clark’s death followed that of her husband by almost exactly a month, Mr. Clark having passed away in Portland the 22nd of last month. Mrs. Clark, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Hill, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 80 years ago the 26th of last month. When she was a month old she was brought to this country by her parents, who first settled in Ohio. A few years later they moved to Baraboo, Wisconsin, where Mrs. Clark grew to womanhood and where her marriage occurred in 1860. Ten years later they moved to the Territory of Dakota, where they took up a homestead. In 1877 they came to Hood River and Mrs. Clark continued to cheerfully bear the many hardships of pioneer life. Like her husband, she was possessed of a cheery nature, kindly and helpful, which endeared her to many friends. She faithfully performed all the duties of a helpmeet and mother, finding her chief joy in the performance of the home duties which may her a beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Clark came of sturdy Scottish stock. Out of a family of nine children, four brothers and two sisters survive her. She is also survived by two children, Mrs. W.H. Braselton of Portland and W.L. Clark of this city. A remarkable coincidence in connection with the death of Mr. and Mrs. Clark was the fact that they both lived to be exactly the same age, even to the day. At the time of their death both Mr. and Mrs. Clark were aged 80 years and 24 days. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.