San Diego County Obituaries

Mary A. Stedman

Submitted by Michael Harris 1 Mar 2008

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San Diego Union, February 18, 1908

STEDMAN-In this city, Feb. 16, 1908. Mary A. Stedman, wife of Robert Stedman 
and mother of Charles L. Stedman; a native of Vermont, aged 68 years, 9 months, 
15 days.
	Friends and members of the Pioneer society and Relief Corps are invited 
to attend the funeral services at Johnson & Connell’s chapel. D and Seventh 
streets, at 2 o’clock p.m., today, under the auspices of Heintzelman corps No. 
1, W.R.C. Interment at Mt. Hope cemetery.

SAN DIEGO LOSSES BELOVED PIONEER
Mrs. Mary A. Stedman Dies After Having Resided Here Since 1872
	In the death of Mrs. Mary A. Stedman, which occurred Sunday, February 
16, at her home, 842 Union street, in this city, San Diego looses one of her 
oldest and most beloved pioneers. Mrs. Stedman was a native of Bradford, 
Vermont, and was born May 1, 1839. In 1862 she was married to Robert Stedman at 
Sherbrooke, Canada. After residing in Canada they removed to Lowell, Mass. 
until 1870, when they came to California. On November 2, 1872 they arrived in 
San Diego, and have resided here ever since.
	Besides a husband, Mrs. Stedman leaves a son. Charles L. Stedman of 
this city and one Grandson, Alvin Stedman. Several years ago she buried a son, 
who died at four years of age.
	At the time of her death Mrs. Stedman was president of the Ladies 
Pioneer society and for several years was secretary of that society, and was a 
most valued member, being an earnest worker in every branch of it, and her 
place can never be filled; but there will always be a vacant chair and a loving 
memory in all the hearts of the pioneers of a good life nobly lead.
	She was also past president of the Woman’s Relief corps, and had done 
much good work for that order.
	She was a devoted wife and mother and her bereaved ones have the 
heartfelt sympathy of all in this great sorrow.