Mary Martilla Pittman

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From Find A Grave
OBITUARY:

ROBESONIAN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948, PAGE 1

CLAIMED BY DEATH.

Mrs. J. Ed Tyson

Mrs. J. Ed Tyson, 85, died at her home here this morning following an illness that kept her confined to her home since last June.

Before her marriage to Mr. Tyson, who died in March 1942, she was Miss Mary Martilla Pittman. She was born on April 1, 1863, a daughter of the late William E. Pittman and Mrs. Rozella Hammond Pittman of Wisharts Township. She was a member of the East Lumberton Baptist Church and the Woman's Missionary Society, and was a regular attendent at all services, until she was confined to her home by her last illness. She possessed a quiet, unassuming disposition and a sense of humor, was gentle and patient in her manner. Her Christian influence was felt and she was greatly beloved by those who knew her.

She is survived by 5 daughters; Mrs. C. A. Crump of the home, Mrs. Iola Edmund of near Lumberton, Mrs. Earl A. Crump of Wilson, Mrs. C. D. Brothers and Mrs. Earl Tuton of Lumberton; 3 sons, W. G. of Lumberton, R. 3., Thurman of Boston, Mass., and Russell Tyson of near Lumberton; one sister, Mrs. Missouri Prevatt, who made her home for some time with Mrs. Tyson; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
Name: Mary Martilda Tyson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 85
Birth Date: 1 Apr 1863
Birth Place: Robeson
Death Date: 2 Dec 1948
Death Location: Lumberton, Robeson
Spouse's Name: Ed Tyron
Father's Name: William E Pittman
Mother's Name: Rozzilla Horwood
Residence: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina

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Grave location and her photo:
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Mary married James Edwin Tyson 11 Jun 1882, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC. James (son of James A. Tyson and Ellen Ann Wallace) was born 08 Apr 1860, Petersburg, VA; died 03 Mar 1942, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

1. Alice May Tyson was born 29 Mar 1883, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; died 26 Apr 1982, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
2. William Grover Tyson was born 03 Dec 1884, Robeson Co. NC; died 21 Apr 1964, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Gardens of Faith Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.
3. Edwin Thurman Tyson was born 01 Nov 1888, Robeson Co. NC; died Mar 1978, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
4. Ellen Iola Tyson was born 15 Nov 1888, Robeson Co. NC; died 16 Jan 1958, McCain, Hoke Co. NC ; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.
5. Mary Euphemia Tyson was born 22 Mar 1891, Robeson Co. NC; died 01 Feb 1951, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC; was buried , Meadowbrook Cemetery Lumberton Robeson Co. NC.
6. James Russell Tyson was born 19 Dec 1893, Robeson Co. NC; died 15 May 1961, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
7. Maud Annice Tyson was born 20 Nov 1896, Robeson Co. NC; died 24 Oct 1978, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.
8. Nellie Tyson was born 19 Dec 1898, Robeson Co. NC; died 30 Apr 1983, Lumberton, Robeson Co. NC.