Bakersfield, Vermont, USA
1910 - BAKERSFIELD. Mrs. Matilda Doane, Oldest Woman in Town, Very Active.

Mrs. Matlida Doane is visiting Willis Ross and George Giddings in East Bakersfield. It is a matter of great satisfaction to Mrs. Doane to be able to get around among her former friends again. She recently passed her 94th birthday anniversary which was celebrated by her friends sending her a shower of 248 post cards. These cards came from friends in six different states, from Maine to California, and also from Washington, D.C. Mrs. Doane has been a life long resident of Bakersfield coming here at an early age and settling in the east part of the town. Her husband, Oromell Doane, and also her son, Wesley, died while serving in the Civil War. She has made her home since that time with her son, John Doane. She is now thought to be the oldest resident of the town. Her health is very bood though her hearing is slightly impaired and she has the use of all her faculties.

St Albans Messenger
St Albans, Vermont
May 12, 1910

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