From ROCHE FUNERAL RECORDS, Mobile, AL Mary Shorter Fry died Jan 20, 1924 at the age of 76 years, 1 month, 27 days death place 755 Government Street, Mobile, Al., Physician Dr. Fondu and minister Rev. L. Tucker. Time res in city 58 years, previous residence Columbus Georgia. Widow of Thomas S. Fry, father was Ruben C. Shorter who was born Columbus, GA and mother's maiden name Kate Ward who was born Vermont. Information from Miss E. Fry address 755 Government Street. Internment Magnolia Cemetery, lot 55 sq/sec: 19. Perhaps she was some relation to Gov. John Gill Shorter who was also born in GA around 1818 and died 1872(Buried in Eufaula, AL.)