Individual Details

Mariah R. Phillips

(Nov 1836 - 21 Jan 1915)



After Harrison Irwin died, the children deeded the land to Mariah. This likely indicates he died intestate and under Missouri law, the children were entitled to a portion of his real estate and personal property. The deed is dated 4 Jun 1904. F. Irwin, Mary Irwin [this is Freeman and his wife Mary] John R. Irwin, Mary J. Irwin [John's wife], George W. Irwin, F. M. Irwin [Francis] , Herman E. Irwin, William Norfolk, Mary Norfolk [dau Mary and her husband], Levi L. Irwin, Sarah F. Irwin [Levi's wife], Otis Irwin, Daisy Irwin [wife of Otis] sell to Mariah Irwin of Lincoln Co, MO, in consideration of the sum of one dollar the West half of the SW quarter of section 22, T49, R2 W, subject to a deed of trust [mortgage] owned by Ira L. Russell of Troy, Missouri, which Mariah Irwin will satisfy.
The deed was acknowledged at different times and places.
25 Jun 1904, George W., F. [Freeman] Irwin and Mary J. his wife, appeared before Joseph B. Allen, Notary Public, Lincoln Co.
25 Jun 1904, Harrison E. [this was actually Herman E.] declared himself to be single and unmarried and acknowledged the deed in Lincoln Co.
8 Nov 1904 John R. and Mary J. Irwin acknowledged the deed, probably in Schuyler Co IL
21 Nov 1904 Levi L. and Sarah L. Irwin acknowledged the deed in Pike Co.
29 Mar 1905 William and Mary Norfolk acknowledged before G. N. Elliott, in Warren Co MO.
24 Apr 1905 Otis and Daisy Irwin acknowledged the deed probably in Pike Co, MO
20 Sep 1905 F. M. [Francis] Irwin declared himself a single man, unmarried and acknowledged the deed in Louisiana, Pike Co MO.
The deed was recorded 12 Dec 1906.
I did notice that two of the married daughters and their husbands, Laura and Ida, were not part of this transaction.

A deed of trust, or mortgage deed, perhaps referenced in the above was made 20 Aug 1894 between Harrison Irwin and Maria Irwin and C. H. Avery of Lincoln Co and Dale Russell & Son. The property was the West 1/2 of the SW qtr of Section 22, T50, R2, and was for 80 acres. The township does not agree in the two deeds. The promissory note was for $35, due in one year, interest at 8%. Harrison made his mark, Mariah Irwin signed. Wm. R. Young was a witness. The deed was filed for record on 19 Sep 1894. Obviously the debt was extended far past the one year specified.
The debt mentioned in the within Deed of Trust having been fully paid and discharged, I hereby acknowledge satisfaction in full and release the property herein conveyed from the lien and encumbrance thereon, this 23rd day of July 1906. Signed Jas. H. Cunningham Recorder of Deeds. Ira L. Russell, Beneficiary.

Mariah returned to Illinois.
On the 18 of Sept 1908, Mrs. Mariah R. Irwin, a single woman of Schuyler Co, IL, sold property in Missouri to James R. Gibson. I don't have enough information about this deed, but it was likely the land in Lincoln Co.

In 1910, Maria Irwin, Sister, lived with the family of Stephen Philips in Schuyler Co, IL. She was 74 years old, widowed. She had 11 children, 9 still living. [Otis died in 1909, Lotta had died as an infant.] Born Pennsylvania as were her parents. Her brother Stephen was much younger - age 50 - and was born in Illinois.
Stephen Philips, age 50, married 26 yr, b. IL. Adelia, wife, age 44. Had 8 children, 7 are living. Four of the children were still living at home.

Since her brother's name was Stephen, this could be Mariah's father and siblings in Schuyler Co in 1870.
Living in Rushville, Hh 79
Robert Philips, age 54, b. Pennsylvania. Sharlott, age 48, b. IL
Born in PA: Henry H. age 21. Edward F., age 20. Abraham R., age 18.
Steaven, age 7, b. Illinois

In 1850, the family was still in Pennsylvania. Hanover Twp, Northampton Co, PA, Hh 35
Rob. Philips, age 32. b. PA Ch. Philips, female, age 27, b. IL
M. R., female, age 11, b. PA [Mariah]
Henry, age 1, b. PA

Mariah apparently went back to Missouri as she has a Missouri Death Certificate #2057
She died in Salt River Township, Pike County, Missouri. Mirah Irwin, Date of death Jan 21, 1915 Cause of Death: Old Age and Senility. Date of birth 1828. Place of birth Not known. 87 years old. She was a widow. Father: Robert Philipps - his place of birth not known. Mother unknown. Informant: F. Irwin (son) [Son Freeman is on the census for 1920, Salt River Twp] Buried Taylor Cemetery on the 22nd.

Buried Taylor Chapel Cemetery, Pike Co, MO

Events

BirthNov 1836Pennsylvania
Marriage25 Jun 1856Schuyler County, Illinois - Harrison IRWIN
Death21 Jan 1915Pike County, Missouri

Families

SpouseHarrison IRWIN (1835 - 1904)
ChildJohn Robert IRWIN (1857 - 1935)
ChildLevi IRWIN (1859 - 1914)
ChildFrancis Marion IRWIN (1861 - 1934)
ChildFreeman IRWIN (1862 - 1929)
ChildOtis IRWIN (1864 - 1909)
ChildLaura Agnes IRWIN (1868 - 1959)
ChildLotta IRWIN (1870 - 1870)
ChildMary "Molly" IRWIN (1871 - 1922)
ChildGeorge Washington IRWIN (1873 - 1949)
ChildIda May Irwin (1875 - 1951)
ChildHerman E. IRWIN (1878 - 1934)

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