Lived in Missouri 75 Years


Mrs. Catherine Bryan, whose death was reported in last week's Appeal was born in Anderson county, Kentucky in 1840, moving to Missouri when she was only 9 years old.  In 1863 she was married to Gustavus Bannister, three children being born to them, Mrs. Mildred Greening, James and Henry Bannister, all of near Stoutsville.  The deceased became a Primitive Baptist in 1865.  Her husband, Mr. Bannister died March 17, 1902 and she was married to W.T. Bryan October 16, 1904.  She is survived by three children, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.


Source: 1925 Paris Mercury article; submitted by MaryBeth Kirtlink.