Sally Eccles Fithian Grave

Sally Eccles Fithian
March 17, 1866 - September 16, 1890
Springhill Cemetery - Danville, IL



Death of Mrs. WIlliam E. Fithian

A dispatch was received yesterday afternoon by her parents announcing the sudden death of Mrs. William E. Fithian at her home in San Antonio, Texas.  Knowing of her serious illiness, her mother, Mrs. Eccles, started on the 11:30 train for that place.  A post mortem examination revealed that death resulted from inflammation of the bowels.

Sallie S., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eccles, was born March 17, 1866, in Indianapolis, and at the age of 13 came to this city with her parents, where she resided until her marriage with Mr. Fithian on last New Years.

Mr. Fithian is expected to arrive in this city with the body Friday afternoon or Saturday


From: The Daily Commercial - Wednesday, September 17, 1890







Arrival of the Remains of Mrs. Wm. E. Fithian

The remains of Mrs. Wm. E. Fithian arrived here from San Antonio, Texas, this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and were taken to the residence of Judge David D. Evans, corner of Oak and Seminary streets.  The funeral will occur tommorow morning at 10 o'clock.


From: The Daily Commercial - Friday, September 19, 1890







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