This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargaretIverson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wright/15176/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have this copy of the obituary for Cynthia Ann Wright Shrout but unfortunately the citation is incomplete and I can't tell what is transcribed and what may have been added to the article by someone else. I negelected to write the source. Can anyone help? I would like citation and xerox or unedited obit. Hopefully even this format will be helpful to someone. Thank you. Cynthia Ann Shrout November 4, 1819 -May 6, 1904 After a long illness due principallyto the infirmity of old age, Mrs. Cynthia Shrout died at her home at Moore's Ferry Friday and was buried at Hedrick's Saturday, Elder RH. Ross conducting the funeral services. Deceased was the sister of J. Albert Wright of Flat Creek and the late Ambrose L. Wright, of Lower Slate Creek. She was aged 81 years, 6 months and two days. She came of a family noted for strong and sterling qualities of character and excellent citizenship. She was a member of the Christian Church for over 61 years. She leaves nine children, thirty seven grandchildren and thirty eight great grandchildren. The oldest child is 61 and the youngest 42. Her surviving children are Albert W. Shrout, Mary J (MRS Wm. Snedegar),Oliver P., John F., George W., AmbroseF., Cynthia Ann ( Mrs. Jonathon Cassity), R. Belle (Mrs. John Atchinson) and RW. Shrout. Alvina, wife of Labe McGlothin, who was killed by a train at Midland City some years ago, is the only deceased child. All the children live in the Moore's Ferry neighborhood except George W. And Ambrose F., of the Jones Branch neighborhood. Deceased's husband was David Shrout, a prominent citizen, who died about several years ago. The family have the sympathy of many freinds in their loss. Mrs. Alvina Hart, Mrs. Elizabeth Bristow and Mrs. Mary Jane Wells are sisters of the deceased Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.