Mrs. McManigal came to Nebraska with her husband and family in 1864, just after the War, before there were railroads west traversing Iowa or Nebraska, and before Blair was thought of. She was an industrious and hard working woman, and endured the hardships and privations of frontier life, which have plainly told her health the past few years. Naturally strong and robust she finally became broken down, and for two years past has become a great sufferer.

Her father was Alex Carter, Sr. and she leaves three brothers and two sisters, residents of the county, besides six living children to mourn her death.

Mrs. McManigal was well known throughout the county, especially by the old settlers, and her funeral, Wednesday at 2 o'clock, was very largely attended by relatives and friends. The services were held at the house, the Rev. Campbell of the U. B. Church, of which she was a member, officiating, assisted by Rev. Lang of the same church, and Rev. Jas. Sheppard of the Baptist Church.

#2-Blair Courier 1 Aug 1894

Died. – At her home in Blair on Monday at 2 o’clock p.m., Mrs. Delcina wife of James McManigal Sr. aged 64 years. Mrs. McManigal was the daughter of Alexander Carter, Sr., and the sister of Jacob, Alex and Marion Carter also sister of Mrs. M. B. Wild and Mrs. James P. Stricklett and was the mother of six children who survive her. Her last sickness is thought to be Bright’s disease and over work. She has not been hearty for two years. She was an old settler in Washington county having come to this county in 1864 right at the close of the late war and settled near Blair. She endured her last sickness with great fortitude. She was a kind and indulgent mother a good wife and an accommodating neighbor. She was a member of the U.B. church and will be buried today at 2 o’clock p.m. The funeral services will be held at the residence, Elder Cammel officiating.

Note: In a probate record from Washington County Clerk's office for Dulcina McManigal, her name is spelled 'Delcina'. The date of death is 28 July 1894 in Washington County. The proceeding takes place on 7th May 1920. The settlement is over a piece of Blair real estate. Husband James McManigal is listed as an heir. Also listed as heirs are Alice Dixon, Cynthia Holeton and Jane N. Phillips, sons are Alexander E. McManigal, Charles McManigal, Arch J. McManigal and Birt M.

Note: Bright's disease is a historical classification of kidney diseases that would be described in modern medicine as acute or chronic nephritis.--Wikipedia

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clipping on file at the Blair Public Library.~~~

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