"The deceased was born in Armstrong Co., Pa., where she married. She came with her husband to Dickson, about 16 years ago. She had the noble character of being a kind, loving wife and a christian mother. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 9 children, mother, and several brothers and sisters to mourn her death. She died as she lived -- a faithful and consistent member of the Lutheran Church.... [Excerpt from obituary in Dickson Democrat, 23 Dec. 1886]
"The deceased was born in Armstrong Co., Pa., where she married. She came with her husband to Dickson, about 16 years ago. She had the noble character of being a kind, loving wife and a christian mother. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 9 children, mother, and several brothers and sisters to mourn her death. She died as she lived -- a faithful and consistent member of the Lutheran Church.... [Excerpt from obituary in Dickson Democrat, 23 Dec. 1886]
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Wife of L. Shawl