Mary Jane Woodburn

Mary Jane Woodburn was the first daughter and fourth born of Samuel & Sarah Connor Woodburn. She was born during the Civil War, 7 February 1865, while her father was immersed in Sherman’s Campaign of the Carolinas (following the March to the Sea). She never married and lived the entirety of her life with parents or siblings. Upon her father’s passing, she received the family home. She died 25 Jan 1949, at home, in Princeton, and is buried at I.O.O.F. cemetary in Princeton.

By all accounts from her nieces, Mary could have achieved sainthhod had she been Catholic. She was a fantastic woman that everyone loved.

The following is an obituary published in the Clarion-News, 26 January 1949:

Miss Mary Jane Woodburn, 83, lifelong resident of this city, died about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at her home, 704 north Main street, following an illness of some eight months.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the residence with Rev. John C. Williams officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetary.

Survivors include a sister, Nellie B. Terry, at home; a brother, Harry Woodburn, east of Princeton, and several nieces and nephews.

Miss Woodburn was born in Princeton on February 7, 1865, and a member of the United Presbyterian church and the daughters of Union Veterans.

She has been taken from the Colvin & Son funeral home to the residence, where friends may call.