Mrs. Rebecca J. Marrs, a well-known pioneer woman of this city, died at the family home at an early hour this morning, after
several months' illness.

Mrs. Marrs was born in Terre Haute, Ind., in 1834. At the age of 23 years she was married to Samuel Marrs, of Fort Smith,
Ark. To this union were born eleven children, three of whom are dead. In 1861 Mr. and Mrs. Marrs crossed the plains by oxteam,
making the trip in six months, meeting with many hardships. Since arriving in Oregon Mrs. Marrs has resided in this city.

She is survived by eight children, seven daughters and one son, her husband having died six years ago. The surviving children
are Mrs. William A. Curry, of Junction City, Or.; Mrs. S. C. Berry, of Woodburn, Or.; Charles G. Marrs, of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs.
W. T. Smith, Mrs. D. F. Whiteman, Miss Rosa and Miss Georgia Marrs, all of this city; Mrs. Fannie J. Neppach, of Portland.

The funeral will be held from the family residence, Twelfth and Harrison streets, tomorrow morning, Rev. J. R. Landsborough
officiating, and the interment will take place in the Mountain View Cemetery.