Mattie Chambliss, Obit. - 1881 Hickory Grove, MS
1/28/1881 Tate County (MS) Record, p. 3
CHAMBLISS - Mattie, the eldest child of W. R. & M. R. Chambliss, after a few days suffering, died of croup, on the morning of January 19th, 1881. At the time of her death, she was visiting her grand mother, Mrs. Dean, near Hickory Grove, where she was born, February 25th, 1875. Being gentle, affectionate and obedient, she was the pride of her fond father, and a sweet comfort to her devoted mother, while her kind and amiable disposition won for her the admirations and affection of all who knew her. With sorrowing hearts and tearful eyes we bid her fare well, hoping to meet her in that "Sweet by and by," of which she loved so much to sing.