November 1882 Mary Ann Fleek, age 87 yrs. 7 mo. 18 days, died near Broadhead Wis. Nov. 19, 1882. Mother Fleek, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Putnam, was born in Hampshire Co.Virginia March 31st 1795. While still very young she was marred to John Jesse Dawson, who died at Norfolk, Virginia; in the war of 1812; leaving her a widow with two children to care for. In April 1817, she was united in marriage to Adam Fleek of Hampshire Co.(a widower with 8 children). To whom were born 10 children, making 20 in all, to whom she was a mother. She had the rare happiness of seeing 18 of them grow to manhood and 10 of them survived her. They with their wives and husbands visited her daily during her illness and nearly all were present at the time of her death. Besides these children, she leaves 51 grand-children and 38 great-grand-children; her husband having preceded her to the home above 27 years ago, when nearly 80 years of age. Her body was borne to the grave by 5 of her own sons: John J. Dawson, Edmond T. Fleek, Benjamin Fleek, Reubin G. B. Fleek, Jerome B. Fleek, and her eldest son-in-law Samuel Northcroft. All residents of Broadhead. The surviving daughters are Mrs. J Bowen, Mrs. G. Gardner, Mrs. S. Northcraft, Mrs. Snyder Janesville and Miss Malvina Fleek who tarried in the old home, being companion and nurse to the dear old mother for more than 20 yrs. To her the other children feel they owe a debt of gratitude. In September 1836, Mrs. Fleek moved with her husband and family from Virginia to Newark, Licking Co., Ohio, and then in the fall of 1846 to Green County, Wisconsin. They settled in Jordon Prairie and there she continued to live until the time of her death. She was a little woman of great energy, courage and faith. She has molded the character of a large family and has left them all well-to-do for this life, with many prayers for their future happiness.