The Centennial Birthday Jonesville, Nov.30,1882
Mr. Editor: The one hundredth birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler was celebrated today at her home about one half mile west of this place. Being very anxious to see the old lady I went out this morning to see the female Centenarian and enjoy the grand ovation in honor of her age. At about eleven o'clock I arrived at the home of Mrs. Fowler,and found a large crowd who had come with baskets and presents for the aged one and take part in the celebration. The Jonesville Band was present and furnished delightful music, which Mrs. Fowler enjoyed very much. This band, by the way, was organized less than a year ago but it is indeed surprising to know how well so young a band can play.
Mrs. Fowler's maiden name was Mosely, daughter of Mr. Jas. Mosely, a gentleman of moderate means, being a blacksmith by trade. He lived south of Pacolet River, near Mr. T. L. Hames home, where good old Mrs. Fowler was born and brought up. She is an uneducated lady, her father not having sufficient means to educate her. She was married in 1802, in her 20th year. Mr. Mark Fowler, her husband was two years her senior. She says she was married by a Methodist preacher by the name of Wheeler, who came to visit her father,as she says, at hog killing time. This was before the time set for her marriage, but it was mutually agreed that while the minister's services could be had it would be a splendid time for them to be married; so the marriage ceremony was performed then and there.
Mrs. Fowler has been the mother of eleven children, three of whom died at an early age; the others grew to be men and women. Of the eight two still survive, Mrs. Clayton (Crayton) Horn and Miss Salina Fowler, an unmarried daughter living with their Mother, both of whom are very old ladies. She has twenty five grand children.
She has a remarkable memory. She readily answered several questions about the War of 1812 and many other matters of later than that date. Her husband, Mr. Mark Fowler, served six months in the war of 1812, and on that account she now receives a pension from the government. As many of your readers doubtless know, her husband has been dead nearly 30 years, having departed this life on the 10th day of February, 1853. Mrs. Fowler has been a member of the M.E. Church at Flat Rock for 50 years. She can see very well at present, but not well enough to read, if she knew how.
Taking her age into consideration, she is very stout and can get about splendidly. Only two months ago she could walk about her room without assistance but can not get about now except when assisted. Her hearing is somewhat impaired, but she talks with ease. All of her teeth are gone except three.
The old lady's home is in an open field, near the public highway leading from Jonesville to West Springs, and has an ancient appearance. It is plain but neat and comfortable and she seems to be happy as possible in it. She expressed the wish to-day that she would meet us in heaven. She is ready and willing to die now; or she will be content to live longer if it is the Lord's will. She received today 3 or 4 large baskets filled with serviceable things, besides a great many other presents and she seemed to be enjoying herself very much. It can truly be said of this good woman that she is now living upon borrowed days. The sumptuous and splendid dinner was arranged upon an oblong table about 75 yards from the house and the feast was hugely enjoyed by all. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon the crowd began to disperse, leaving this old lady to grow older. C.
PROBABLY FROM JONESVILLE TIMES
Issue of 13 April,1883
Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, whose maiden name was Mosely, was born 30th Nov. 1782 and died near Jonesville,S.C. 4 March 1883 being one hundred years, 3 months and four days old. She retained her mind and was very interesting in her conservation to the last. Her health and strength did not fail her until a very short time before her death. She united herself with the Methodist Church some sixty years since.
Mr. Editor: The one hundredth birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler was celebrated today at her home about one half mile west of this place. Being very anxious to see the old lady I went out this morning to see the female Centenarian and enjoy the grand ovation in honor of her age. At about eleven o'clock I arrived at the home of Mrs. Fowler,and found a large crowd who had come with baskets and presents for the aged one and take part in the celebration. The Jonesville Band was present and furnished delightful music, which Mrs. Fowler enjoyed very much. This band, by the way, was organized less than a year ago but it is indeed surprising to know how well so young a band can play.
Mrs. Fowler's maiden name was Mosely, daughter of Mr. Jas. Mosely, a gentleman of moderate means, being a blacksmith by trade. He lived south of Pacolet River, near Mr. T. L. Hames home, where good old Mrs. Fowler was born and brought up. She is an uneducated lady, her father not having sufficient means to educate her. She was married in 1802, in her 20th year. Mr. Mark Fowler, her husband was two years her senior. She says she was married by a Methodist preacher by the name of Wheeler, who came to visit her father,as she says, at hog killing time. This was before the time set for her marriage, but it was mutually agreed that while the minister's services could be had it would be a splendid time for them to be married; so the marriage ceremony was performed then and there.
Mrs. Fowler has been the mother of eleven children, three of whom died at an early age; the others grew to be men and women. Of the eight two still survive, Mrs. Clayton (Crayton) Horn and Miss Salina Fowler, an unmarried daughter living with their Mother, both of whom are very old ladies. She has twenty five grand children.
She has a remarkable memory. She readily answered several questions about the War of 1812 and many other matters of later than that date. Her husband, Mr. Mark Fowler, served six months in the war of 1812, and on that account she now receives a pension from the government. As many of your readers doubtless know, her husband has been dead nearly 30 years, having departed this life on the 10th day of February, 1853. Mrs. Fowler has been a member of the M.E. Church at Flat Rock for 50 years. She can see very well at present, but not well enough to read, if she knew how.
Taking her age into consideration, she is very stout and can get about splendidly. Only two months ago she could walk about her room without assistance but can not get about now except when assisted. Her hearing is somewhat impaired, but she talks with ease. All of her teeth are gone except three.
The old lady's home is in an open field, near the public highway leading from Jonesville to West Springs, and has an ancient appearance. It is plain but neat and comfortable and she seems to be happy as possible in it. She expressed the wish to-day that she would meet us in heaven. She is ready and willing to die now; or she will be content to live longer if it is the Lord's will. She received today 3 or 4 large baskets filled with serviceable things, besides a great many other presents and she seemed to be enjoying herself very much. It can truly be said of this good woman that she is now living upon borrowed days. The sumptuous and splendid dinner was arranged upon an oblong table about 75 yards from the house and the feast was hugely enjoyed by all. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon the crowd began to disperse, leaving this old lady to grow older. C.
PROBABLY FROM JONESVILLE TIMES
Issue of 13 April,1883
Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, whose maiden name was Mosely, was born 30th Nov. 1782 and died near Jonesville,S.C. 4 March 1883 being one hundred years, 3 months and four days old. She retained her mind and was very interesting in her conservation to the last. Her health and strength did not fail her until a very short time before her death. She united herself with the Methodist Church some sixty years since.
The Centennial Birthday Jonesville, Nov.30,1882
Mr. Editor: The one hundredth birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler was celebrated today at her home about one half mile west of this place. Being very anxious to see the old lady I went out this morning to see the female Centenarian and enjoy the grand ovation in honor of her age. At about eleven o'clock I arrived at the home of Mrs. Fowler,and found a large crowd who had come with baskets and presents for the aged one and take part in the celebration. The Jonesville Band was present and furnished delightful music, which Mrs. Fowler enjoyed very much. This band, by the way, was organized less than a year ago but it is indeed surprising to know how well so young a band can play.
Mrs. Fowler's maiden name was Mosely, daughter of Mr. Jas. Mosely, a gentleman of moderate means, being a blacksmith by trade. He lived south of Pacolet River, near Mr. T. L. Hames home, where good old Mrs. Fowler was born and brought up. She is an uneducated lady, her father not having sufficient means to educate her. She was married in 1802, in her 20th year. Mr. Mark Fowler, her husband was two years her senior. She says she was married by a Methodist preacher by the name of Wheeler, who came to visit her father,as she says, at hog killing time. This was before the time set for her marriage, but it was mutually agreed that while the minister's services could be had it would be a splendid time for them to be married; so the marriage ceremony was performed then and there.
Mrs. Fowler has been the mother of eleven children, three of whom died at an early age; the others grew to be men and women. Of the eight two still survive, Mrs. Clayton (Crayton) Horn and Miss Salina Fowler, an unmarried daughter living with their Mother, both of whom are very old ladies. She has twenty five grand children.
She has a remarkable memory. She readily answered several questions about the War of 1812 and many other matters of later than that date. Her husband, Mr. Mark Fowler, served six months in the war of 1812, and on that account she now receives a pension from the government. As many of your readers doubtless know, her husband has been dead nearly 30 years, having departed this life on the 10th day of February, 1853. Mrs. Fowler has been a member of the M.E. Church at Flat Rock for 50 years. She can see very well at present, but not well enough to read, if she knew how.
Taking her age into consideration, she is very stout and can get about splendidly. Only two months ago she could walk about her room without assistance but can not get about now except when assisted. Her hearing is somewhat impaired, but she talks with ease. All of her teeth are gone except three.
The old lady's home is in an open field, near the public highway leading from Jonesville to West Springs, and has an ancient appearance. It is plain but neat and comfortable and she seems to be happy as possible in it. She expressed the wish to-day that she would meet us in heaven. She is ready and willing to die now; or she will be content to live longer if it is the Lord's will. She received today 3 or 4 large baskets filled with serviceable things, besides a great many other presents and she seemed to be enjoying herself very much. It can truly be said of this good woman that she is now living upon borrowed days. The sumptuous and splendid dinner was arranged upon an oblong table about 75 yards from the house and the feast was hugely enjoyed by all. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon the crowd began to disperse, leaving this old lady to grow older. C.
PROBABLY FROM JONESVILLE TIMES
Issue of 13 April,1883
Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, whose maiden name was Mosely, was born 30th Nov. 1782 and died near Jonesville,S.C. 4 March 1883 being one hundred years, 3 months and four days old. She retained her mind and was very interesting in her conservation to the last. Her health and strength did not fail her until a very short time before her death. She united herself with the Methodist Church some sixty years since.
Mr. Editor: The one hundredth birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler was celebrated today at her home about one half mile west of this place. Being very anxious to see the old lady I went out this morning to see the female Centenarian and enjoy the grand ovation in honor of her age. At about eleven o'clock I arrived at the home of Mrs. Fowler,and found a large crowd who had come with baskets and presents for the aged one and take part in the celebration. The Jonesville Band was present and furnished delightful music, which Mrs. Fowler enjoyed very much. This band, by the way, was organized less than a year ago but it is indeed surprising to know how well so young a band can play.
Mrs. Fowler's maiden name was Mosely, daughter of Mr. Jas. Mosely, a gentleman of moderate means, being a blacksmith by trade. He lived south of Pacolet River, near Mr. T. L. Hames home, where good old Mrs. Fowler was born and brought up. She is an uneducated lady, her father not having sufficient means to educate her. She was married in 1802, in her 20th year. Mr. Mark Fowler, her husband was two years her senior. She says she was married by a Methodist preacher by the name of Wheeler, who came to visit her father,as she says, at hog killing time. This was before the time set for her marriage, but it was mutually agreed that while the minister's services could be had it would be a splendid time for them to be married; so the marriage ceremony was performed then and there.
Mrs. Fowler has been the mother of eleven children, three of whom died at an early age; the others grew to be men and women. Of the eight two still survive, Mrs. Clayton (Crayton) Horn and Miss Salina Fowler, an unmarried daughter living with their Mother, both of whom are very old ladies. She has twenty five grand children.
She has a remarkable memory. She readily answered several questions about the War of 1812 and many other matters of later than that date. Her husband, Mr. Mark Fowler, served six months in the war of 1812, and on that account she now receives a pension from the government. As many of your readers doubtless know, her husband has been dead nearly 30 years, having departed this life on the 10th day of February, 1853. Mrs. Fowler has been a member of the M.E. Church at Flat Rock for 50 years. She can see very well at present, but not well enough to read, if she knew how.
Taking her age into consideration, she is very stout and can get about splendidly. Only two months ago she could walk about her room without assistance but can not get about now except when assisted. Her hearing is somewhat impaired, but she talks with ease. All of her teeth are gone except three.
The old lady's home is in an open field, near the public highway leading from Jonesville to West Springs, and has an ancient appearance. It is plain but neat and comfortable and she seems to be happy as possible in it. She expressed the wish to-day that she would meet us in heaven. She is ready and willing to die now; or she will be content to live longer if it is the Lord's will. She received today 3 or 4 large baskets filled with serviceable things, besides a great many other presents and she seemed to be enjoying herself very much. It can truly be said of this good woman that she is now living upon borrowed days. The sumptuous and splendid dinner was arranged upon an oblong table about 75 yards from the house and the feast was hugely enjoyed by all. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon the crowd began to disperse, leaving this old lady to grow older. C.
PROBABLY FROM JONESVILLE TIMES
Issue of 13 April,1883
Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, whose maiden name was Mosely, was born 30th Nov. 1782 and died near Jonesville,S.C. 4 March 1883 being one hundred years, 3 months and four days old. She retained her mind and was very interesting in her conservation to the last. Her health and strength did not fail her until a very short time before her death. She united herself with the Methodist Church some sixty years since.
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