She was a daughter of Dr. Richard Berrien and Eliza Bolling Delony, and her first husband was Hugh O'Keefe Nesbitt. Marietta Journal (Georgia) Thursday, 16 July 1896 DEATH OF MRS. DUNCAN. Mrs. Martha Berrien Duncan died at the residence of Mr. T. W. Glover, in this place, on last Monday morning, aged 76 years. Her death was calm and peaceful, like 'one drawing the drapery of his couch around him and lying down to pleasant dreams.' She was the mother of Col. R. T. Nesbitt, State Agricultural Commissioner, and was a most estimable and lovable woman. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was truly a Christian, and lived and practiced those virtues of charity, kindness and good deeds that alleviate suffering and gave happiness to human hearts. Her funeral took place at the Presbyterian Church on last Tuesday morning, Rev. Dr. Butrolph and Rev. J. H. Patton officiating. Her remains were buried in the Episcopal cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved. Entered ...
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