Mrs. George (Smith) Meteer
Nov. 29, 1919; Oregonian, p 6
Fossil, Or., Nov. 28

   Mrs. George Meteer was born in Iowa, October 3, 1843 and died at Fossil, Or., November 24, 1919.  She came to Oregon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Smith, in 1852.  They settled in the Willamette valley near Salem.  She was married to George Meteer and they moved to Wheeler county 47 years ago. Seven children who survive, George, William and Fred Meteer, all of Fossil; Mrs. Mary MacRae, Fossil; Mrs. Fannie Wilkes, Winlock, Or.; Mrs. Jerusha Griffith of Malheur county, and Mrs. Alice Steiwer of Salem.  The funeral was held Wednesday.