From the Richmond Whig, 11/25/1873, p. 3, c. 2
MANCHESTER.
…DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE LADY. – Mrs. Maria Clopton, widow of the late Judge Jno. B Clopton, mother of Judge elect Wm. I. Clopton, and one of the most accomplished and estimable ladies of this State, died Sunday morning, in the 75th year of her age. Her funeral will take place this morning.