Mrs Emily M’Glothlin,  Pioneer Resident, Dies

Impressive rites were held last Sunday afternoon at the home for Mrs. Emily McGlothlin, 85, pioneer resident of the Raven community.

Mrs. McGlothlin was born and reared on Swords Dreek, a daughter of the late C.C. and Amanda Richardson. She was born March 20, 1852 and was married to Henry J. McGlothlin in 1880. He died some 48 years ago from the effects of stings received from his bees.

Mrs McGlothlin had a vivid recollection of the hardships imposed upon the people of this section during and after the Civil War.

She was one of the outstanding older settlers of this community and could recall many interesting incidents in early childhood.

Surviving are the following children; A. L. McGlothlin, J.P. McGlothlin, James S. McGlothlin ,Henry S McGlothlin of Raven, Mrs. H.L. VanDyke, Vandyke Va., and Mrs. H. C. Plaster, of Swords Creek,

The Rev. E.M. Ritchey, officiated at the services. It was estimated that nearly 1500 persons attended the services.

Submitter notes;

Probably published in the Richlands Press 1937