Mary Frances "Mollie" FOOTE

HAIRSTON.org ID#14, b. 19 October 1859, d. 19 August 1908
Father*Hezekiah "Henry" William FOOTE1 b. 17 Dec 1813, d. 29 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Catherine FOOTE2 b. a 1825, d. 2 Nov 1859
Birth*Mary Frances "Mollie" FOOTE was born on 19 October 1859 in Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi; Patty Bible lists 18 October 1859 as birth date.3,4,2

 
She was the daughter of Hezekiah "Henry" William FOOTE and Mary Catherine FOOTE.1,2 
Census 1860Mary Frances "Mollie" FOOTE appeared on the 1860 census of Hezekiah "Henry" William FOOTE on 8 June 1860 in Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi.5



Census 1870Mary Frances "Mollie" FOOTE appeared on the 1870 census of Hezekiah "Henry" William FOOTE on 3 June 1870 in Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi; HW 57, Sybilla 43, Thomas 21, Huger 14, Catharine L Welch 26, Emma 17, Mary 9, Georgiana 3;
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Marriage*Mary Frances "Mollie" FOOTE married Thomas Triplett Patty, son of John William Patty and Patience Adeline HICKMAN, on 5 June 1879 in Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi. I have Mary Frances Foote's gold wedding band. The inscription in the ring reads: T.T.P. to M.F.F. Jan 1st 1878 18K. The inscribed date is a year and a half before their marriage.6,2
Census 1880Mary Frances "Mollie" FOOTE appeared on the 1880 census of Thomas Triplett Patty on 7 June 1880 in Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi.7

WillMary Frances "Mollie" FOOTE was mentioned in the will of Hezekiah "Henry" William FOOTE on 20 April 1892 in Noxubee, Mississippi.8
Census 1900*Mary Frances "Mollie" FOOTE appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 in Washington Street, District 67, Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi, Mollie F 40, Thomas T 19, Robert C 17, Catherine L 15, William F 12, Henry M 10, Mary F 5.9


Death*She died on 19 August 1908 in Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi, at age 48.3,4 
Burial*She was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi.3

 
Obituary*Death of Mrs. Patty - Macon loses one of her best women in the death of Mrs. Mollie Foote Patty, who passed away at her home Wednesday. On last Sunday, while at church, she was stricken with paralysis, and though she was able to leave the building without anyone suspecting the seriousness of the attack, she collapsed soon after reaching home, and never fully regained consciousness. Mrs. Patty was born in Macon in 1859, the daughter of Judge and Mrs. H. W. Foote. In 1879 she was married to Mr. T. T. Patty, who left her a widow six years ago. She is survived by six children -- Thomas T., R. C., William, Kate, Henry and Mary. Mrs. Patty was a woman of rare strength of character, and of a most loveable disposition. Her life was beautiful, and exemplary of all the Christian values. Her remains were interred in the Odd Fellows Cemetery on Thursday, a large number of friends being present at the Methodist church where services were held, and accompanying the corciege to the cemetery. Many relatives from out of town were present. - Newspaper clipping from the family Bible. 
ObituaryA Memorian - To Mrs. Mollie Foote Patty, who departed this life August 19th, 1908.

"There is no death, the stars go down
To rise upon a brighter star"

It is indeed, sad to think that she has left us, never more to return. Life does not seem so bright and happy as when she was here. But God called her, and she peacefully passed out into the mystic realms of eternity to a Christian's reward.

She was of a modest, refined and retiring nature, like unto the lovely violet that blooms and wastes its sweetness. A surer test of character is found when we sojourn together. She was a true and sincere friend, wholly unselfish, ever ready to forgive, and to dispense charity.

"My days would not have been best,
Should I forget."

Reared from early childhood under a pious influence, naturally a religious atmosphere pervaded her home life. Her example betokens the best that was within her. She loved her church and God's people. I have never known a more devoted and self-sacrificing mother. There was an unusual demonstration of devoted love and affection on the part of her children -- all paying homage and deference to little mother. It was a sweet and happy home.

"Lead kindly light amid the encircling gloom,
Lead thou me on;
The day is dark, and I am far from home,
Lead thou me on:"

M.T.M.

Macon Beacon, Macon, Mississippi: Saturday August 29, 1908. 

Family

Thomas Triplett Patty b. 7 May 1856, d. 19 Dec 1899
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S3629] United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DTL7-V5H : 13 June 2019), Mississippi > Noxubee > District 15 > image 11 of 134; citing NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)., Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  2. [S90] Lewis, William Terrell, 1811-1893. Genealogy of the Lewis Family In America: From the Middle of the Seventeenth Century Down to the Present Time. Louisville, Ky.: Pub. by the Courier-Journal Job Printing Co., 1893. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89062356233, Hathi Trust Digital Library.
  3. [S39] Odd Fellows Cemetery, Macon, Noxubee County, Mississippi.
  4. [S75] Bible - Patty Family Bible copied in 1947, Personal Collection - printed book.
  5. [S3631] "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6G8-X1K : 18 February 2021), Anne Foote in entry for H W Foote, 1860., Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  6. [S3648] Marriage - Thomas T Patty & Mary Frances Foote 5 June 1879 - Noxubee County Marriage Records, Vol. X, Page 429. Film #007724032, Image 343.
  7. [S3632] "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4GY-4YM : 19 February 2021), T T Patty, Macon, Noxubee, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district ED 31, sheet 184D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,660., Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  8. [S3621] Will of Hezekiah William Foote - 1892 Noxubee County, Mississippi Wills and Probate Papers 1834-1916, Noxubee County Chancery Court, 3147-3164, Images 1543-1556, Ancestry.com.
  9. [S3633] "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9XG-RQX : accessed 15 November 2021), Mollie F Patty, Beat 3 Macon town, Noxubee, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 67, sheet 16B, family 379, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,822., Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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