As we go to press we learn of the death of Mrs. Margaret McCann who passed away at her home in Kennard at eleven o’clock this morning.

We have but a few facts of her life at hand but a complete obituary will be given in our next issue.

She is the wife of Isaac McCann deceased, and is the mother of eight children all of who are living but one son, Delmar, who died a few years back.

Mrs. McCann had been a resident of Nebraska for forty-five years and was highly respected by those who knew her.

She had been afflicted with erysipelas for the past three weeks but yesterday was able to be up and assist in the household duties. The morning she appeared in a sort of unconscious stupor and her children were sent for and she passed away at the hour stated.

As yet no arrangements have been made for the funeral.

#2- Published in the Tribune March 7, 1917

Margaret C. McCann was born March 7, 1840, departed this life Feb. 28, 1917, being 76 years, 11 months, and 21 days of age.

On Jan. 1, 1876 she was married to Isaac McCann at Mock Mills, Va., and to this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive as follows: Wm. McCann of Blair, Neb., Mrs. John Rosenbaum, J. F. McCann, Mrs. Sam Demaree, Mrs. Frank Widener, and Mrs. Robert Whorlow, all of Kennard and Henry McCann of Erlene, Okla. The youngest son, Delmar died 15 months ago.

She also leaves on sister, Mrs. Nancy Wilson of Damascus, Va., and 35 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, to mourn her demise.

In 1872 she and her husband and three children came to Washington County.

The last 16 years of her life she spent in Kennard, her husband was called to the great beyond Oct. 4, 1913.

At the early age of 13 years she became a member of the M. E. Church and at the time of her death was a staunch member of this church in Kennard, Neb.

The funeral was held at the M. E. Church at one o’clock on Friday, Rev. Esplin of Blair, and Rev. Stoner, officiating. Interment was made in the Kennard Cemetery.

The many friends of the children sympathize with them in their great loss of their mother.

#3 Enterprise 2 March 1917

Mrs. Isaac McCann died this forenoon at 11 o’clock after a protracted illness. She was thought to be on the road to recovery and out of danger when she had a relapse Tuesday and became unconscious in which condition she remained till the end came. All of her children, except her son, Henry, who lives in Oklahoma, were present. Deceased was born in Washington county, Va. March 7, 1840, coming to Washington county, Neb., in 1872, and settling on land midway between this place and Arlington. The family has not decided when the funeral will be held and I will reserve an obituary for next week.

#4 Pilot 7 March 1917

Mrs. Margaret McCann, widow of the late I. McCann passes away last Wednesday morning at her home here. Mrs. McCann had been quite sick for several days but had been able to be up and had taken her meals with Miss Shipley and Mrs. Wright and was in the best of spirits Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning they found her unconscious and the family was at once notified, all the children were at home except Henry and Mrs. Frank Widner, who is sick. The funeral was held from the M.E. church Friday at 1 o’clock, Rev. Esplin of Blair, an old friend of many years, officiating. Mrs. McCann would have been 77 years old had she lived until today. She was born in Virginia and was also married there to Mr. McCann on New Years day in 1867. Mr. McCann passed away Oct. 4th, 1913. Mrs. McCann was the mother of eight children, Mrs. Rosenbaum, Floyd, Will, Mrs. Demaree, Mrs. Widner, Mrs. Whorlow, Henry and Delmar who died last year. All reside around here except Henry. Thirty-five grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Many friends from Blair and Arlington were present showing their love for a dear friend gone home. The floral offerings were very pretty. Mrs. McCann was a good mother and neighbor and will be greatly missed in the church and Ladies Aid circles.

#5 Enterprise 9 March 1917

Margaret C. McCann

Margaret C. McCann was born March 7, 1840, departed this life Feb. 28, 1917, being 76 years, 11 months, and 21 days of age.

On Jan. 1, 1867 she was married to Isaac McCann at Mocks Mills, Va., and to this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive as follows: Wm. McCann of Blair, Neb., Mrs. John Rosenbaum, J. F. McCann, Mrs. Sam Demaree, Mrs. Frank Widener, and Mrs. Robert Whorlow, all of Kennard, and Henry McCann of Elreno, Okla. The youngest son, Delmar died 15 months ago.

She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Nancy Wilson of Damascus, Va., and 35 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, to mourn her demise.

In 1872 she and her husband and three children came to Washington county.

The last 16 years of her life she spent in Kennard, her husband was called to the great beyond Oct. 4, 1913.

At the early age of 13 years she became a member of the M.E. church and at the time of her death was a staunch member of this church in Kennard, Nebr.

The funeral was held at the M.E. church at one o’clock on Friday, Rev. Esplin of Blair and Rev. Stoner, officiating. Interment was made in the Kennard cemetery.

The many friends of the children sympathize with them in their great loss of their mother.

#6 Blair Democrat 9 March 1917

Printed in the March 8, 1917 Blair Democrat, Blair, Nebraska

Mrs. Margaret McCann Passes Away Wednesday

Mrs. Margaret McCann, widow of the late I. McCann passed away last Wednesday morning at her home her. Mrs. McCann had been quite sick for several days but had been able to be up and had taken her meals with Miss Shipley and Mrs. Wright and was in the best of spirits Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning they found her unconscious and the family was at once notified. All the children were at home except Henry and Mrs. Frank Widner, who is sick. The funeral was held from the M.E. church Friday at 1 o’clock, Rev. Esplin, of Blair, an old friend of many years, officiating. Mrs. McCann would have been 77 years old had she lived until today. She was born in Virginia and was also married there to Mr. McCann on New Years day in 1867. Mrs. McCann was the mother of eight children, Mrs. Rosenbaum, Floyd, Will, Mrs. Demaree, Mrs. Widner, Mrs. Whorlow, Henry and Delmar who died last year. All reside around here except Henry. Thirty-five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Many friends from Blair and Arlington were present showing their love for a dear friend gone home. The floral offerings were very pretty. Mrs. McCann was a good mother and neighbor and will be greatly missed in the church and the Ladies Aid circles.

Card of Thanks: We wish in this way to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and after the death of our dear mother. We especially wish to thank the ministers for their sermons and the choir for the music rendered. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCann, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCann, Mr. and Mrs. John Rosenbaum, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Demaree, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Whorlow, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Widner, Mrs. Drusilla McCann.

Obituaries courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Association; newspaper clippings on file at the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska

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