Margaret Russell
January 27, 1899
Muncie (Indiana) Morning News
Margaret Russell, wife of the late Joseph H Thomas, died of heart disease yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at her home on Wheeling pike, four miles north of Muncie. The deceased was born August 9, 1824, at Zanesville, Ohio. In 1845, she was united in marriage with Joseph H Thomas. They came to Indiana in 1863, and remained here the remainder of their lives. Her husband died in February, 1887. A son ans daughter--John T and Nancy Jane--are left to mourn the loss of a mother. As a neighber and friend no better could be found. One and all mourn the loss, which is a gain to her. The funeral services will be held at the home of the deceased Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock, after which the remains will be interrred in Beech Grove cemetery.