Mary Jane Boren

b. 2 August 1838, d. 19 June 1921
  • Mary Jane Boren was born on 2 August 1838 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
  • She married James Alston Pegues, son of Oliver Hazard Perry Pegues and Ann Eliza Alston.
  • James Alston Pegues and Mary Jane Boren appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. Other members of the household included Gary Pegues and Sallie N. Pegues. Also in the household were two domestic servants.
  • Mary Jane Boren became a widow at the 7 July 1891 death of her husband James Alston Pegues.
  • Mary Jane Boren appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. Other members of the household included Gary Pegues, Sallie N. Pegues and Jackson Pegues.
  • She was keeping rooms to rent, according to the 1900 census.
  • At the time of her death, her usual residence was in Dallas, Texas, at 817 Browder Street.
  • Mary Jane Boren died on 19 June 1921 at age 82 in Arlington Heights, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, . Her death was officially witnessed by Gary Pegues.
  • She was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas.
  • The following appeared on 20 June 1921 in The Dallas Morning News: (Fort Worth, June 19) Mrs. Mary J. Pegues, 75 years old, who lived at 817 Browder street, Dallas, died at a local sanitarium early tonight. The body was being held by Robertson & Wueller, undertakers, awaiting the arrival of relatives.
  • Last Edited: 15 Feb 2015

Family: James Alston Pegues b. circa 18 January 1838, d. 7 July 1891