Smyrna times., 1912-05-15
DEA TIL RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Young, Wife of Enoch Young
Formerly of Smyrna, Dies in VIII
mington-Other Deaths

mington-OtherD Deaths
Laura Slaughter Young, aged 6S
years, wife of Enoch Young, of
Wilmington, died at her late resi-
dence, southwest corner of Eighth
and Kirkwood streets, Wilmington.
Deceased had been in failing health
for sometime. but was not confined
70 her bed until April 20. On May
the first, deceased went into uncon-
sciOusness in which state she re-
mained until death claimed her.
She was a daughter of Lillian and
Caroline Slaughter and was born in
Little Creek Hundred, December 25,
1848. In 1872 on the fifth day of
August, she was united in marriage
to Enoch Young, formerly of near
Smyrna. At the time of their mar
riage, Mr.. Young was in the employ
of William P. Clyde & Co., of Phila.
dephia. Shortly after their mar
riage, Mr.. Young entered into the
ice cream manufacturing business
in the city of Philadelphia. Seeing
larger field in the city of Will
mington, they moved to that city
and engaged in the same business.
With the efforts of Mrs. Young,
large business has been built up and
a large circle of friends established.
Of a retiring and benevolent temper
ment, her goodness was felt through
out the vicinity in which she resid-
ed. Through her activities and
generosity in the charitable world,
an honorary membership was con-
fered upon her by the International
Sunshine Society. Beside her hus-
band, she is survived by three
children, Miss Mary Emma Young,
of Philadelphia. and Clifford and
Alfred Young. of Wilmington.
George G. DeakYne, of Townsend
George C. Deakyne, aged "a, of
near Townsend, formerly of Dea-
kyneville, died Sunday night at
midnight after long illness. The
son of Rev, George Deakyne, he was
born and raised in Thoroughfare
Neck and early became a merchant
at Deakyneville and subsequently,
postmaster, which occupation he
held until the rural delivery was
established, when he sold out and
moved to a farm near Townsend.
He was member of Friendship M.
E. Church for many years. In poll
tics a Democrat, but never held
Office outside of postmaster. In
early life, he married Miss Rebecca
Hartup, daughter of Thomas Hart
up, of Thoroughfare Neck, who died
year or more ago. Five children
survive: Miss Indianna Deakyne,
and Mr.. William Deakyne, of Town
send: Mrs. George C. RothweIl,
near Smyrna; Mrs. Lollie Edwards,
wife of President Edwards of Hahn
eman Hospital, Philadelphia, and
Mrs. Charles H. Dukes, of Taylor's s
Bridge. Two brothers, Joseph
Deakyne, Townsend, and William
C. Deakyne, near Smyrna, and one
sister, Mrs. Mary Richards, of Rid
ley Park, Pa, also survive. Fun
eral services were held at Friend
ship M. E. Church at TO-. 80 this
morning and interment was made at
Friendship Cemetery, Rev. W. E.
Matthews officiating.
Miss Anna Pierce of Milford, Dead
Miss Anna Pierce, of Milford.
sister of State Senator George
Fisher Pierce, died at her home on
East Front street, South Milford,
on Saturday afternoon, aged 60
years. Miss Pierce had been i'll
for several months past but death
came suddenly. Two sisters, Mrs.
William Simpson and Mrs. Thomas
Hammersley, survive her. Deceas-
ed was well-known in Smyrna where
she has visited on several occasions.
Interment was made yesterday at 2
p. M, at Milford.
Mrs. Burris, Mother of Capt. Burris
The funeral of Mrs. Mary E..
Burris, mother of Capt. W. L. Bur-
ris, took place from the residence
of her son in this town last Sunday
week. Deceased was 65 years of
age and died on the 3rd inst. after
a lingering illness. She had been
in failing health for some years.
lnterment was made in Glenwood
Cemetery. the Rev. William FAIRIES
officiating.
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