Ann Lord (Manning) Tilton |
| Posted 2016-05-11 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, November 16, 1925, page 8, column 1 Death Closes Eventful Life of Mrs. Tilton Mrs. Annie L. Tilton, who is spoken of as 'the grand old lady of Arizona' in Masonic and Eastern Star circles and who perhaps was the oldest white woman in this part of the state, passed away at the home of her son, Bert Tilton, 231 South Marina street yesterday afternoon about 1:30 o'clock, following a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago. Mrs. Tilton was a nonagenarian, being more than 91 years of age. Despite her extreme age and the fact that she suffered the stroke a week ago last Friday, she did not take to her bed until a couple of days before her death, having a keen interest in the things about her and the affairs of the world which characterized her long and eventful life. Born in Rowly, Mass., on August 27, 1834, she came to Tucson in October 1889. She remained there six years and then moved to Prescott. Although Mrs. Tilton spent a good deal of her time in Los Angeles, she always looked upon Prescott as her home, living here with her son. She was one of the pioneer women of the state and was one of the best known, particularly in Masonic and Eastern Star circles. She joined her sons in Arizona when they heeded the call of the west, and during her years in Tucson and later in this city she took a leading part in the Eastern Star order of this state and was instrumental in the organization of many of its chapters. Mrs. Tilton was the first grand matron of the Eastern Star during the territorial days of the state. At one time she held the appointive office of worthy grand electa in the general grand chapter, serving for a period of two years. It was said that she was in line for the highest chair of the order, but on account of her advanced age she was forced to restrict her activities to a considerable extent. When Mrs. Tilton moved to Arizona she affiliated with the Tucson chapter No. 2 of the Eastern Star, continuing her membership when she took up residence in this city. In addition to her son, Bert, who showed his mother great devotion and took care of her during her declining years, Mrs. Tilton is survived by another son, George F. Tilton, who lives in San Bernardino. She also is survived by a brother, Dr. E. F. Manning of Everett, Mass., and a sister whose address is not known here. Her husband died when the children were young. The body will be shipped to Los Angeles, where interment will take place beside the remains of her son, Horace W. Tilton, who died a number of years ago. Although arrangements have not been completed, pending a communication from George Tilton in San Bernardino, burial will probably take place next Sunday. Mrs. Tilton has been in poor health for about three years. Previous to that time she was one of the most active workers in the Eastern Star of Arizona and frequently visited the different chapters which she was instrumental in organizing, taking much interest in their growth and development. |
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