Mary E. Hill

Mary E. Hill

• Father: Samuel Hill

• Mary E. Hill was born in March 1864 in Mississippi.
• She was known as Mamie.
• She married Paul Eugene Pegues, son of Nicholas Bedgegood Pegues and Mary Catherine Saunders, circa 1886.
• Paul Eugene Pegues and Mary E. Hill appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, enumerated next to Paul's brither Nick. Other members of the household included Hallie K. Pegues, Paul Eugene Pegues Jr. and Samuel Hill Pegues. Also in the household were Mamie's sister Tillie Hill (age 30) and one young male boarder.
• Paul Eugene Pegues and Mary E. Hill appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, at Powell Street near the household of Paul's brother Nick. Other members of the household included Paul Eugene Pegues Jr. and Samuel Hill Pegues.
• Mary E. Hill died on 11 October 1925 at age 61 in Montgomery County, Mississippi.
• Her husband Paul Eugene Pegues became a widower at her death.
• She was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi.
• The following appeared on 16 October 1925 in The Winona Times: Mrs. Mamie E. Pegues, wife of P. E. Pegues, died Sunday night about 11 o'clock at the family residence.
       She was one of the most beloved women of the city. Her illness dates back over a year, but was not seriously ill until about 10 days ago. She was born and reared at Lodi and was a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Hill and a sister of the late Congressman Shed Hill.
       Her life centered in her family and during her married life directed a Christian home which is very foundation of our great nation. She was a loving wife and devoted mother.
       The beautiful floral offering spoke silently, but beautifully the love and esteem in which she was held.
       The funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. Carrol Varner of the Methodist Church in the presence of a large circle of relatives and friends.
       She is survived by her husband, daughter, Mrs. Howard Townsend; sons, Paul, Jr., and Hill Pegues of Memphis and a large circle of relatives. The Times joins many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
       Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. Joe Pegues, Oxford, Miss Mary Pegues, Belzoni, Mrs. N. T Pegues Jr., Earl, Ark., Mrs. Bethel Robertson, Jackson, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Hill Pegues, Memphis, Misses Claudia Hester and Helen Howard Townsend M. S. C. W. and Mrs. Mark Lowery, Marks, Miss.

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