Married 1st to: John Williamson 25 Nov 1841 Rowan Co, NC
Married 2nd to: John A. Shuman 12 Oct 1844 Rowan Co, NC
Old Lutheran Cemetery in Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, records says died 7 Oct 1913.
North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Name: John Williamson
Spouse: Elmina L Smith
Other: J S Johnston
Other: 25 Nov 1841 - Rowan, North Carolina
John Williamson
Birth 7 MAR 1815 • Rowan, North Carolina
Death 10 DEC 1842 • Rowan, North Carolina
(he was the son of Thomas A. Williamson & Mary Rachel Graham)
No children are believed to be born to first marriage to Williamson
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Clipping of her obituary. Died Oct 18,1913, Post, Salisbury, N. C. October
Salisbury's oldest citizen passes away - was in her 98th year - Leaves 38 great-grand children and 5 great-great-grand children - funeral this afternoon.
Mrs. Elmira L. SHUMAN, aged 98 years and 4 months, died at her home on East Inniss street last evening at 8'oclock after an illness of only a few days. Mrs Shuman was Salisbury's oldest citizen and was born June 4,1815, and has lived under thirteen Presidents of the United States, having been born during the incumbency of James Madison. She, together with Mrs. Barbara Gales, were the only living members, until her death last evening, of the Presbyterian church in this city at the time the late and much lamented Rev. J. Rumple became pastor of this church. She was married to John A. SHUMAN Oct 13,1844, and he died February 17,1875. To this union four children were born: Stephen A.,Fannie, Katie, and George, all of whom are dead. The following grandchildren are living; Mrs. P.M. CHILDRESS, of Oklahoma; Mrs. C. E. WHITAKER, of Washington,D.C.; Mrs. Claude GLADDEN, of Salisbury; Mrs. Sudie MORRIS, of Birmingham,Ala; Mrs. Ad. SWICEGOOD, of Spencer; Mrs. James PENNINGTON, of Spencer; Mr. W. A. THOMASON, of Salisbury; Mr. Archie SHUMAN, of Florida, and Mr. Edgar SHUMAN, of Salisbury. There are 38 living great grand children and 5 living great-great-grandchildren.
Married 2nd to: John A. Shuman 12 Oct 1844 Rowan Co, NC
Old Lutheran Cemetery in Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, records says died 7 Oct 1913.
North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Name: John Williamson
Spouse: Elmina L Smith
Other: J S Johnston
Other: 25 Nov 1841 - Rowan, North Carolina
John Williamson
Birth 7 MAR 1815 • Rowan, North Carolina
Death 10 DEC 1842 • Rowan, North Carolina
(he was the son of Thomas A. Williamson & Mary Rachel Graham)
No children are believed to be born to first marriage to Williamson
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Clipping of her obituary. Died Oct 18,1913, Post, Salisbury, N. C. October
Salisbury's oldest citizen passes away - was in her 98th year - Leaves 38 great-grand children and 5 great-great-grand children - funeral this afternoon.
Mrs. Elmira L. SHUMAN, aged 98 years and 4 months, died at her home on East Inniss street last evening at 8'oclock after an illness of only a few days. Mrs Shuman was Salisbury's oldest citizen and was born June 4,1815, and has lived under thirteen Presidents of the United States, having been born during the incumbency of James Madison. She, together with Mrs. Barbara Gales, were the only living members, until her death last evening, of the Presbyterian church in this city at the time the late and much lamented Rev. J. Rumple became pastor of this church. She was married to John A. SHUMAN Oct 13,1844, and he died February 17,1875. To this union four children were born: Stephen A.,Fannie, Katie, and George, all of whom are dead. The following grandchildren are living; Mrs. P.M. CHILDRESS, of Oklahoma; Mrs. C. E. WHITAKER, of Washington,D.C.; Mrs. Claude GLADDEN, of Salisbury; Mrs. Sudie MORRIS, of Birmingham,Ala; Mrs. Ad. SWICEGOOD, of Spencer; Mrs. James PENNINGTON, of Spencer; Mr. W. A. THOMASON, of Salisbury; Mr. Archie SHUMAN, of Florida, and Mr. Edgar SHUMAN, of Salisbury. There are 38 living great grand children and 5 living great-great-grandchildren.
Married 1st to: John Williamson 25 Nov 1841 Rowan Co, NC
Married 2nd to: John A. Shuman 12 Oct 1844 Rowan Co, NC
Old Lutheran Cemetery in Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, records says died 7 Oct 1913.
North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Name: John Williamson
Spouse: Elmina L Smith
Other: J S Johnston
Other: 25 Nov 1841 - Rowan, North Carolina
John Williamson
Birth 7 MAR 1815 • Rowan, North Carolina
Death 10 DEC 1842 • Rowan, North Carolina
(he was the son of Thomas A. Williamson & Mary Rachel Graham)
No children are believed to be born to first marriage to Williamson
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Clipping of her obituary. Died Oct 18,1913, Post, Salisbury, N. C. October
Salisbury's oldest citizen passes away - was in her 98th year - Leaves 38 great-grand children and 5 great-great-grand children - funeral this afternoon.
Mrs. Elmira L. SHUMAN, aged 98 years and 4 months, died at her home on East Inniss street last evening at 8'oclock after an illness of only a few days. Mrs Shuman was Salisbury's oldest citizen and was born June 4,1815, and has lived under thirteen Presidents of the United States, having been born during the incumbency of James Madison. She, together with Mrs. Barbara Gales, were the only living members, until her death last evening, of the Presbyterian church in this city at the time the late and much lamented Rev. J. Rumple became pastor of this church. She was married to John A. SHUMAN Oct 13,1844, and he died February 17,1875. To this union four children were born: Stephen A.,Fannie, Katie, and George, all of whom are dead. The following grandchildren are living; Mrs. P.M. CHILDRESS, of Oklahoma; Mrs. C. E. WHITAKER, of Washington,D.C.; Mrs. Claude GLADDEN, of Salisbury; Mrs. Sudie MORRIS, of Birmingham,Ala; Mrs. Ad. SWICEGOOD, of Spencer; Mrs. James PENNINGTON, of Spencer; Mr. W. A. THOMASON, of Salisbury; Mr. Archie SHUMAN, of Florida, and Mr. Edgar SHUMAN, of Salisbury. There are 38 living great grand children and 5 living great-great-grandchildren.
Married 2nd to: John A. Shuman 12 Oct 1844 Rowan Co, NC
Old Lutheran Cemetery in Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, records says died 7 Oct 1913.
North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Name: John Williamson
Spouse: Elmina L Smith
Other: J S Johnston
Other: 25 Nov 1841 - Rowan, North Carolina
John Williamson
Birth 7 MAR 1815 • Rowan, North Carolina
Death 10 DEC 1842 • Rowan, North Carolina
(he was the son of Thomas A. Williamson & Mary Rachel Graham)
No children are believed to be born to first marriage to Williamson
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Clipping of her obituary. Died Oct 18,1913, Post, Salisbury, N. C. October
Salisbury's oldest citizen passes away - was in her 98th year - Leaves 38 great-grand children and 5 great-great-grand children - funeral this afternoon.
Mrs. Elmira L. SHUMAN, aged 98 years and 4 months, died at her home on East Inniss street last evening at 8'oclock after an illness of only a few days. Mrs Shuman was Salisbury's oldest citizen and was born June 4,1815, and has lived under thirteen Presidents of the United States, having been born during the incumbency of James Madison. She, together with Mrs. Barbara Gales, were the only living members, until her death last evening, of the Presbyterian church in this city at the time the late and much lamented Rev. J. Rumple became pastor of this church. She was married to John A. SHUMAN Oct 13,1844, and he died February 17,1875. To this union four children were born: Stephen A.,Fannie, Katie, and George, all of whom are dead. The following grandchildren are living; Mrs. P.M. CHILDRESS, of Oklahoma; Mrs. C. E. WHITAKER, of Washington,D.C.; Mrs. Claude GLADDEN, of Salisbury; Mrs. Sudie MORRIS, of Birmingham,Ala; Mrs. Ad. SWICEGOOD, of Spencer; Mrs. James PENNINGTON, of Spencer; Mr. W. A. THOMASON, of Salisbury; Mr. Archie SHUMAN, of Florida, and Mr. Edgar SHUMAN, of Salisbury. There are 38 living great grand children and 5 living great-great-grandchildren.
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ELMINA L. SHUMAN
Born: June 4, 1815
Died: Oct 7, 1913
Aged: 98 years - 4mos - 3dys
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