Mary was born in Boneyard, Alcorn Co., Miss. (Still Tishomingo Co. in 1850). Her Parents were George Boxley & Elizabeth Carter Wade. Her eight siblings were Jane Ann Wade 1838; Lucy Wade 1840; David Allan Wade 1844; John Daniel Wade 1846; William Tinsley Wade 1848; Edmond Wade 1850; Nancy A. "Nan" Wade 1852 and Edward Walter Wade 1853. Mary married Burton W. "Bert" Blue in Van Zandt Co. on 17 Feb 1865. They had one child, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Blue, born 01 Dec 1867. Mary Wade Blue died in December of 1867 and it is believed that she died of childbirth complications.
Original Tombstone for Mary New Tombstone for Mary with Old one in background (Photo unavailable at this time) Pictures and Information supplied by: Betty Pickens Phillips Back to Carter Cemetery Page
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