Miss Margaret Meek, of this place, died at her home on the West Hill last Friday afternoon, of a complication of diseases.  She had made her home with her sister, Mrs. John Littlejohn, and for the past 39 years had resided at the place where she died.  She was a native of Scotland, and was a sister of Messrs. Thomas and Charles Meek, late residents of Sharon, and of Mrs. Mary Thornton, of near Sharpsville, besides Mrs. Littlejohn.  Her funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was largely attended.  The internment was in Oakwood cemetery.

[Submitter’s notes:  photo of tombstone at Oakwood cemetery reads as follows: Margaret Meek, born in Lanarkshire, Scotland 24 Feb 1820 and died 02 Nov 1888.]

Sharon Herald, Mercer Co., PA, USA    

Friday 09 Nov 1888  page 3