"Monticello White County Democrat," Monticello, Indiana, January 7, 1921, Page 7
ELI W. Cowger
Eli W. Cowger was born in Monticello, Indiana, November 13, 1837, died at his home five miles east of Monon on December 22, 1920, having reached the ripe old age of 83 years, 1 month and 9 days.
his father, Silas Cowger and his mother, Elizabeth Bott Cowger were born in Virginia, moved to Indiana and became pioneer residents of the then "Far West."
Eli W. Cowger was united in marriage to Nancy Downey, March 16, 1862. To this union were born seven children, three of whom survive, namely Elizabeth, wife of Win Ledford of San Benito, Texas; Thomas S. Cowger and Clara S. Cowger who have so faithfully administered to the needs of the aged parents and the reward most certainly awaits them beyond this land of tears.
They are left in this home together with the wife of Thomas S. Cowger and their niece, Janet Parse, whose mother, Ida Cowger Parse, wife of Isaac Parse departed to the Great Beyond in April of this year, preceding the mother, Mrs. Eli Cowger, but a few days to the Land of the Rest, making three deaths in the family in less than one year.
Alice R. died eight years ago and Charles six years; five times the Grim Reaper has garnered sheaves from this home within a period of eight years. William died in infancy.
The deceased is survived by two brothers: Dr. S. R. Cowger of Monticello, Indiana and John Cowger of Lionier, Indiana, together with two sisters: Mrs. Mary Downey of Chicago and Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson of Erie, Pennsylvania, also by four grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Cowger were considered one of the most enterprising couples of pioneer days. Together they saw the township grow from wild conditions to one of the finest in White County and lived for more than a half century on the farm where they died, having purchased the land in 1806. It can truthfully be said of this father and mother, "Gone but will never be forgotten." The subject of this sketch was a member of the I.O.O.F. Fraternity for 45 years and was a charter member of the Rebekahs and also of the Stewart Encampment instituted in Monticello many years ago.
From early years he trusted in God. His faith and hope grew stronger as the end drew near. He was an ardent listener of the word of God and it was read at the family altar. May God in his mercy reunite this family of this pioneer couple where tears and sorrow are unknown, and where they may worship at His feet without the loss of one.
ELI W. Cowger
Eli W. Cowger was born in Monticello, Indiana, November 13, 1837, died at his home five miles east of Monon on December 22, 1920, having reached the ripe old age of 83 years, 1 month and 9 days.
his father, Silas Cowger and his mother, Elizabeth Bott Cowger were born in Virginia, moved to Indiana and became pioneer residents of the then "Far West."
Eli W. Cowger was united in marriage to Nancy Downey, March 16, 1862. To this union were born seven children, three of whom survive, namely Elizabeth, wife of Win Ledford of San Benito, Texas; Thomas S. Cowger and Clara S. Cowger who have so faithfully administered to the needs of the aged parents and the reward most certainly awaits them beyond this land of tears.
They are left in this home together with the wife of Thomas S. Cowger and their niece, Janet Parse, whose mother, Ida Cowger Parse, wife of Isaac Parse departed to the Great Beyond in April of this year, preceding the mother, Mrs. Eli Cowger, but a few days to the Land of the Rest, making three deaths in the family in less than one year.
Alice R. died eight years ago and Charles six years; five times the Grim Reaper has garnered sheaves from this home within a period of eight years. William died in infancy.
The deceased is survived by two brothers: Dr. S. R. Cowger of Monticello, Indiana and John Cowger of Lionier, Indiana, together with two sisters: Mrs. Mary Downey of Chicago and Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson of Erie, Pennsylvania, also by four grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Cowger were considered one of the most enterprising couples of pioneer days. Together they saw the township grow from wild conditions to one of the finest in White County and lived for more than a half century on the farm where they died, having purchased the land in 1806. It can truthfully be said of this father and mother, "Gone but will never be forgotten." The subject of this sketch was a member of the I.O.O.F. Fraternity for 45 years and was a charter member of the Rebekahs and also of the Stewart Encampment instituted in Monticello many years ago.
From early years he trusted in God. His faith and hope grew stronger as the end drew near. He was an ardent listener of the word of God and it was read at the family altar. May God in his mercy reunite this family of this pioneer couple where tears and sorrow are unknown, and where they may worship at His feet without the loss of one.
"Monticello White County Democrat," Monticello, Indiana, January 7, 1921, Page 7
ELI W. Cowger
Eli W. Cowger was born in Monticello, Indiana, November 13, 1837, died at his home five miles east of Monon on December 22, 1920, having reached the ripe old age of 83 years, 1 month and 9 days.
his father, Silas Cowger and his mother, Elizabeth Bott Cowger were born in Virginia, moved to Indiana and became pioneer residents of the then "Far West."
Eli W. Cowger was united in marriage to Nancy Downey, March 16, 1862. To this union were born seven children, three of whom survive, namely Elizabeth, wife of Win Ledford of San Benito, Texas; Thomas S. Cowger and Clara S. Cowger who have so faithfully administered to the needs of the aged parents and the reward most certainly awaits them beyond this land of tears.
They are left in this home together with the wife of Thomas S. Cowger and their niece, Janet Parse, whose mother, Ida Cowger Parse, wife of Isaac Parse departed to the Great Beyond in April of this year, preceding the mother, Mrs. Eli Cowger, but a few days to the Land of the Rest, making three deaths in the family in less than one year.
Alice R. died eight years ago and Charles six years; five times the Grim Reaper has garnered sheaves from this home within a period of eight years. William died in infancy.
The deceased is survived by two brothers: Dr. S. R. Cowger of Monticello, Indiana and John Cowger of Lionier, Indiana, together with two sisters: Mrs. Mary Downey of Chicago and Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson of Erie, Pennsylvania, also by four grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Cowger were considered one of the most enterprising couples of pioneer days. Together they saw the township grow from wild conditions to one of the finest in White County and lived for more than a half century on the farm where they died, having purchased the land in 1806. It can truthfully be said of this father and mother, "Gone but will never be forgotten." The subject of this sketch was a member of the I.O.O.F. Fraternity for 45 years and was a charter member of the Rebekahs and also of the Stewart Encampment instituted in Monticello many years ago.
From early years he trusted in God. His faith and hope grew stronger as the end drew near. He was an ardent listener of the word of God and it was read at the family altar. May God in his mercy reunite this family of this pioneer couple where tears and sorrow are unknown, and where they may worship at His feet without the loss of one.
ELI W. Cowger
Eli W. Cowger was born in Monticello, Indiana, November 13, 1837, died at his home five miles east of Monon on December 22, 1920, having reached the ripe old age of 83 years, 1 month and 9 days.
his father, Silas Cowger and his mother, Elizabeth Bott Cowger were born in Virginia, moved to Indiana and became pioneer residents of the then "Far West."
Eli W. Cowger was united in marriage to Nancy Downey, March 16, 1862. To this union were born seven children, three of whom survive, namely Elizabeth, wife of Win Ledford of San Benito, Texas; Thomas S. Cowger and Clara S. Cowger who have so faithfully administered to the needs of the aged parents and the reward most certainly awaits them beyond this land of tears.
They are left in this home together with the wife of Thomas S. Cowger and their niece, Janet Parse, whose mother, Ida Cowger Parse, wife of Isaac Parse departed to the Great Beyond in April of this year, preceding the mother, Mrs. Eli Cowger, but a few days to the Land of the Rest, making three deaths in the family in less than one year.
Alice R. died eight years ago and Charles six years; five times the Grim Reaper has garnered sheaves from this home within a period of eight years. William died in infancy.
The deceased is survived by two brothers: Dr. S. R. Cowger of Monticello, Indiana and John Cowger of Lionier, Indiana, together with two sisters: Mrs. Mary Downey of Chicago and Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson of Erie, Pennsylvania, also by four grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Cowger were considered one of the most enterprising couples of pioneer days. Together they saw the township grow from wild conditions to one of the finest in White County and lived for more than a half century on the farm where they died, having purchased the land in 1806. It can truthfully be said of this father and mother, "Gone but will never be forgotten." The subject of this sketch was a member of the I.O.O.F. Fraternity for 45 years and was a charter member of the Rebekahs and also of the Stewart Encampment instituted in Monticello many years ago.
From early years he trusted in God. His faith and hope grew stronger as the end drew near. He was an ardent listener of the word of God and it was read at the family altar. May God in his mercy reunite this family of this pioneer couple where tears and sorrow are unknown, and where they may worship at His feet without the loss of one.
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