"Keystone Gazette" of Fri. 28 Oct 1898 read: "Mrs. Isabella Bechdel died at her residence in Eagleville, on October 20th. Her age was 73 years and 11 months. She was married to Jacob C. Bechdel, by which union there were eight children, six girls and two boys, five of whom survive her -- Sarah, married to James T. Bowes, of Marsh Creek; Annie, married to W. A. DeLong, of McKeesport; Elizabeth and Dorothy, who are still at home. She was a devoted wife, a tender and affectionate mother and a true and sincere Christian, always ready to bear her cross and follow her Master through evil as well as good report. On Sunday, the 23d, her remains were followed by a large concourse of people, and laid in their final resting place at Romola, to await the blessed resurrection of the dead."
Centre Co., PA Death Records: Bella Confer, age 74, dau. of J. Confer, married, bp Liberty Twp., d 20 Oct 1898, at Blanchard, of old age. Burial - Blanchard.
Church of Christ Cem., Romola: Isabella, wife of Jacob C. Bechdel, Born Nov. 7, 1824, Died Oct. 20, 1898. Aged 73 yrs. 1 mo. 13d
Centre Co., PA Death Records: Bella Confer, age 74, dau. of J. Confer, married, bp Liberty Twp., d 20 Oct 1898, at Blanchard, of old age. Burial - Blanchard.
Church of Christ Cem., Romola: Isabella, wife of Jacob C. Bechdel, Born Nov. 7, 1824, Died Oct. 20, 1898. Aged 73 yrs. 1 mo. 13d
"Keystone Gazette" of Fri. 28 Oct 1898 read: "Mrs. Isabella Bechdel died at her residence in Eagleville, on October 20th. Her age was 73 years and 11 months. She was married to Jacob C. Bechdel, by which union there were eight children, six girls and two boys, five of whom survive her -- Sarah, married to James T. Bowes, of Marsh Creek; Annie, married to W. A. DeLong, of McKeesport; Elizabeth and Dorothy, who are still at home. She was a devoted wife, a tender and affectionate mother and a true and sincere Christian, always ready to bear her cross and follow her Master through evil as well as good report. On Sunday, the 23d, her remains were followed by a large concourse of people, and laid in their final resting place at Romola, to await the blessed resurrection of the dead."
Centre Co., PA Death Records: Bella Confer, age 74, dau. of J. Confer, married, bp Liberty Twp., d 20 Oct 1898, at Blanchard, of old age. Burial - Blanchard.
Church of Christ Cem., Romola: Isabella, wife of Jacob C. Bechdel, Born Nov. 7, 1824, Died Oct. 20, 1898. Aged 73 yrs. 1 mo. 13d
Centre Co., PA Death Records: Bella Confer, age 74, dau. of J. Confer, married, bp Liberty Twp., d 20 Oct 1898, at Blanchard, of old age. Burial - Blanchard.
Church of Christ Cem., Romola: Isabella, wife of Jacob C. Bechdel, Born Nov. 7, 1824, Died Oct. 20, 1898. Aged 73 yrs. 1 mo. 13d
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