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MRS. MARY JANE (SNODGRASS) JAMISON entered into rest at midnight, Aug. 23, 1898, in the eighty-third year of her age. Thus passed another familiar figure from the busy daily life of Shippensburg. Mrs. Jamison was born in Chambersburg, Dec. 6, 1815, a daughter of William T. and Jane (Morrow) Snodgrass, worthy pioneers of Scotch-Irish descent, who were married Dec. 20, 1809, by Rev. Dr. John Moodey. She was but a few weeks old when her parents removed to Shippensburg, where her father conducted a mercantile business, and was prominent in the welfare and advancement of the Presbyterian Church. In 1841 she married John Jamison, of Indianapolis. Ind., where they resided until Mr. Jamison’s death, which occurred in 1843, when she returned to Shippensburg with her infant son, William T. S. Mrs. Jamison was a woman of remarkable business ability, and was one of the first, if not the first, ladies to become a saleswoman, as she entered her father’s store in early life, subsequently her brother’s, and finally her son’s. The latter became one of the leading merchants in the Cumberland Valley, and with him she remained until his death, when she retired. Her pleasant, hearty welcome was sadly missed by the shoppers, and when death came they spoke feelingly of her efforts in their behalf, of her kindly guidance and counsel, which helped to mold their lives in safer and surer ways. Her last years were made pleasant through the loving care of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Emily J. Jamison, who was most devoted to her. Her brother, Robert Snodgrass, of Philadelphia, is the only surviving member of the family.

In early life Mrs. Jamison united with the Presbyterian Church, and was always faithful in the discharge of her Christian duties. She was very charitable, her great womanly heart sympathizing with every cry of distress. Her remains rest in Spring Hill cemetery.