Individual Details

Dora Jane BOWLBY

(4 SEP 1860 - 18 DEC 1893)



Obituary written by David WURTSBAUGH, her husband: "Mrs. Dora Jane, wife of David WURTSBAUGH died at her residence on the evening of Dec 18, 1893. She was born near Ligonier, Sept 4, 1860 and was there till her death, 33 yr. 3 mo, 24 day. She was married to David WURTSBAUGH, February 7, 1885. She was a loving and a voted wife and a loving mother. Kind disposition and Christian life made all her friends. She was a faithful and consistent Christian. She was a member of the Brethren Church. She left her husband and children, her aged father and mother, brother and sister with many friends to mourn there. Funeral service were held at the Brethren Church, Saturday afternoon. It was conducted by her Pastor, Rev J. Allen MILLER."

Events

Birth4 SEP 1860Etna Twp., Kosciusko Co., IN
MarriageEdwin Monroe "Roe" LONG
DivorceEdwin Monroe "Roe" LONG
Marriage7 FEB 1885Jacob David WURTSBAUGH
Death18 DEC 1893Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN
BurialGrace Lawn Cem., Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN

Families

SpouseEdwin Monroe "Roe" LONG ( - )
ChildCora LONG ( - )
SpouseJacob David WURTSBAUGH (1856 - 1920)
ChildBertha Viola WURTSBAUGH (1887 - 1892)
ChildJacob Ray WURTSBAUGH (1887 - 1970)
ChildMelinda Jane WURTSBAUGH (1890 - 1976)
FatherJacob A. BOWLBY (1824 - 1907)
MotherCatherine A. BEALES/BAILS/BALES (1827 - 1916)
SiblingJahile/Jehiel/Jahiel C. BOWLBY (1848 - 1907)
SiblingMarietta E. "Mary" BOWLBY (1852 - )
SiblingWilliam King BOWLBY (1854 - )
SiblingJames Albert BOWLBY (1856 - 1937)
SiblingFrancis M. "Frank" BOWLBY (1858 - )
SiblingEmaline "Emma" BOWLBY (1863 - )
SiblingJohn W. BOWLBY (1866 - )
SiblingElmer J. BOWLBY (1868 - )

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