Kate’s Notes: Mary (Baker) Gilliland was the widow of Jacob Gilliland, who died February 27, 1875. Mary’s first husband, Joshua Welch, died in 1855.
   There are two Mead cemeteries in Scioto County Ohio; since the obituary refers to a location near Wait’s Station, I believe Mary is buried at the one now known as Haverhill Cemetery.

From The Daily Times
Portsmouth, Ohio
1 August, 1898

OBITUARY.
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GILLILAND.

   Mrs. Mary Gilliland, aged seventy-four years, died Saturday at the home of her friend, Mrs. Wiehle, on West Seventh street. Seven children survive -- John Welch, William Welch, George Welch, Mrs. William Lair, Mrs. Lida Humphries, Jack Gilliland and Nate Gilliland, the latter being deputy probate judge of this county. The deceased was married twice. The first five named children were by her first husband and the last two by her second. She was a splendid woman, beloved by all who knew her. Her Christian qualities of heart continually shone out in her everyday walks of life. The remains were taken to Mead’s cemetery, near Wait’s station, for interment. The funeral services were held at Mead’s school house this morning at ten o’clock, Rev. Shepherd officiating.

-- transcription by Kate Maynard, 2010