Mercy A (Willson) Corwin

Corwin.

The Corwin lineage is traced back to the reign of Ethelred,-about 870 A.D. The early form of the name was “Culwen,” which became in time “Curwen,” and after its
transplanting to America took the present form. The family was for centuries established in Cumberland, England. In 1638 Capt. George Curwen of Northampton emigrated to Salem, Mass. At the time of the Revolution a descendant,-Joseph Corwin, was living at Log Jail (now Hackettstown) in New Jersey. In 1790 he, with his wife and family, “followed the flag” to a new home in Stamford township, where they settled on Crown land. Their family numbered fourteen, their two youngest sons, Joseph and Benjamin (twins) marrying daughters of Israel Swayze. Here are the epitaphs of the old Loyalist couple and of Joseph junior,- “Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Corwin, who died April 16th, 1815, aged 84 years.” “Joseph Corwin, Sen., who died May 25th, 1805 aged 84 years.” “Joseph Corwin, Jun., died Feb.7th, 1807, aged 32 years.” It may be noted that father and son had passed away but the aged widow and mother survived to see the years of pillage, privation and terror that the war of 1812 brought upon their adopted home. Here is an inscription that entwines the names of three pioneer families : “Naomi, wife of Henry Johnson, departed this life March 2nd, 1825, aged 72 years. She was the daughter of Joseph Corwin and former wife of Timothy Hixson, who died in the year 1792.”

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Chehalis Bee Nugget

Chehalis, Washington, United States of America

Oct 23 1907 LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. M. A. Corwin left Wednesday for Winchester, Wash., where she will spend the winter with her daughters, Mrs. W. J. Trotter and Mrs. S. Trotter.

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Publication: THE CHEHALIS BEE-NUGGET, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1912 , Chehalis, Washington, United States of America

Mrs. M. A. Corwin. The following clipping taken from the Monroe Monitor-Transcript, will be of interest to many readers in Chehalis;

The sad death of Mrs. M. A. Corwin. mother of Mrs. W. J. Trotter, which took place quite suddenly Tuesday morning, came as a great shock after the Christmas season and the sympathy of the entire community has been extended to the bereaved family. The deceased would have been 72 years of age on January 6, She has been wonderfully well most of the time of her residence in Monroe, and her sudden death came as a great surprise to all. She was suffering from a bad cold last week, but was up and about and apparently well, but Sunday she was taken quite sick and on Monday she failed rapidly and the end came very quickly early Tuesday morning.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon and interment took place at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.

Mrs. Corwin was a native of Ontario, but had resided in this country for years. She had been in the west ten years and lost her husband at the time she came out.

Three children survive: Mrs. Trotter of Monroe. Mrs. T. E. Trotter of Oriswell. Ore., and Chas. E. Corwin of Portland, Ore., who were all present at the funeral." Mrs. Corwin formerly lived in Chehalis and both Mrs. W. J. Trotter and Mrs. T. E. Trotter spent several years in Centralia. Mr. Corwin was formerly a Chehalis councilman and business man.

Mercy's grave hasn't been located yet. Her location is by what the above info from Chehalis-Bee-Nugget says. Still looking.

                 -------------------------------------------------- Chehalis Bee Nugget Jan 25 1912

Resolutions of Condolence. Whereas, the great and the supreme ruler of the universe has in

His infinite wisdom removed from among us one of our worthy and esteemed sisters, Mrs. M.A. Corwin, and whereas, the intimate relation held with her in the faithful discharge of her every duty, makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of her;

Therefore, resolved, that the sudden removal of such a pure life from among us leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all the members and friends of this Corps and will prove a serious loss to us all. Resolved, that with deep sympathy with the bereaved relatives of the deceased we express our hope that even so great a loss to ua all may be overruled for good by Him who doeth all things well.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Corps, a copy printed in the local papers, and a copy forwarded to the bereaved family. Committee: MRS. W. J. VAUGHN, MRS. A. C. EASTMAN, MRS. MARY MYERS. https://drive.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://searchapi.newsp...

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Birth: Jan. 6, 1840 Trafalgar Ontario, Canada Death: Dec. 26, 1911 Monroe Snohomish County Washington, USA [Edit Dates]

Publication: THE CHEHALIS BEE-NUGGET, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1912 , Chehalis, Washington, United States of America

Mrs. M. A. Corwin. The following clipping taken from the Monroe Monitor-Transcript, will be of interest to many readers in Chehalis;

The sad death of Mrs. M. A. Corwin. mother of Mrs. W. J. Trotter, which took place quite suddenly Tuesday morning, came as a great shock after the Christmas season and the sympathy of the entire community has been extended to the bereaved family. The deceased would have been 72 years of age on January 6, She has been wonderfully well most of the time of her residence in Monroe, and her sudden death came as a great surprise to all. She was suffering from a bad cold last week, but was up and about and apparently well, but Sunday she was taken quite sick and on Monday she failed rapidly and the end came very quickly early Tuesday morning.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon and interment took place at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.

Mrs. Corwin was a native of Ontario, but had resided in this country for years. She had been in the west ten years and lost her husband at the time she came out.

Three children survive: Mrs. Trotter of Monroe. Mrs. T. E. Trotter of Oriswell. Ore., and Chas. E. Corwin of Portland, Ore., who were all present at the funeral." Mrs. Corwin formerly lived in Chehalis and both Mrs. W. J. Trotter and Mrs. T. E. Trotter spent several years in Centralia. Mr. Corwin was formerly a Chehalis councilman and business man.

Mercy's grave hasn't been located yet. Her location is by what the above info from Chehalis-Bee-Nugget says. Still looking.

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Chehalis Bee Nugget Jan 25 1912

Resolutions of Condolence. Whereas, the great and the supreme ruler of the universe has in

His infinite wisdom removed from among us one of our worthy and esteemed sisters, Mrs. M.A. Corwin, and whereas, the intimate relation held with her in the faithful discharge of her every duty, makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of her;

Therefore, resolved, that the sudden removal of such a pure life from among us leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all the members and friends of this Corps and will prove a serious loss to us all. Resolved, that with deep sympathy with the bereaved relatives of the deceased we express our hope that even so great a loss to ua all may be overruled for good by Him who doeth all things well.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Corps, a copy printed in the local papers, and a copy forwarded to the bereaved family. Committee: MRS. W. J. VAUGHN, MRS. A. C. EASTMAN, MRS. MARY MYERS. https://drive.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://searchapi.newsp...

              ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mercy Ann Carwin Gender:	Female Birth:	Circa 1840 Death:	Dec 26 1911 	 Monroe, Snohomish, Washington Age:	71 years, 11 months, 20 days Father:	John Willson GS Film number:	1991922 Digital Folder Number:	4220980 Image Number:	714 Reference ID:	286

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Immediate Family:

Daughter of: John Willson par:Hugh Willson and Anna Willson 77727960

Hannah (Aikman) Willson par: John Aikman and Sarah Aikman

Wife of: Benjamin Franklin Corwin 75450518

Mother of:

Arthur John Corwin 94151628

Alice Catherine (Corwin) Trotter 85535744

"Carrie" Caroline Louise (Corwin) Trotter 80609508

Charles Edwin Corwin 58638829

Sister of: George M. Willson

Half sister of: Mary A. Willson Caroline Louisa Willson Ida Willson John O. Willson Augusta Willson

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Spouse:

 Benjamin Franklin Corwin (1837 - 1902)

[Add Marker Transcription] Note: According to HE CHEHALIS BEE-NUGGET, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1912 Mercy should be buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery. But hey didn't say where. So far she is still missing. She is not with her husband. [Edit]

Burial: [Edit] Odd Fellows Cemetery Monroe Snohomish County Washington, USA Plot: IOOF A28

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Created by: vl beck Record added: Dec 04, 2014 Find A Grave Memorial# 139566103 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=139566103

Birth: unknown Death: unknown

Note: no marker, age 71, moved 1920

Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery Monroe Snohomish County Washington, USA Plot: IOOF A28

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Created by: Dexter Taylor Record added: Mar 08, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 66665639 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=1121&GScid=76...

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This note was in the nickname column: Mary Ann Willson=Carries birth; Mercey A. Willson Wilson = Arthur John's Marriage Cert. maybe the extra L was dropped.