More is known about Emily's grieving widower than Emily. Alfred O. French fought in the Civil War in Co. C., 25th Regt. of the Michigan Infantry and was honorably discharged after three years. He enlisted in August 1862 at the age of 18. It is probable that he and Emily married sometime after his return from service in 1865. This would indicate that he and Emily were practically newlyweds when Emily died in the spring of 1866.
Emily's grave marker is decorated with the image of a weeping willow tree, a popular grave decoration in the early nineteenth century. The tree's weeping form suggests grief and sorrow, although in Christianity it is associated with everlasting life because the tree will live on no matter how many branches are cut off.
Researcher Ross Abbott (#46597585) claims that Emily's middle name is Maria and her parents are Eldridge L. Abbott (1817-1886) and Laura M. Smith Abbott (1822-1891) who are also buried in this same cemetery. Contact him if you are interested in these individuals or visit their memorials.
Emily's grave marker is decorated with the image of a weeping willow tree, a popular grave decoration in the early nineteenth century. The tree's weeping form suggests grief and sorrow, although in Christianity it is associated with everlasting life because the tree will live on no matter how many branches are cut off.
Researcher Ross Abbott (#46597585) claims that Emily's middle name is Maria and her parents are Eldridge L. Abbott (1817-1886) and Laura M. Smith Abbott (1822-1891) who are also buried in this same cemetery. Contact him if you are interested in these individuals or visit their memorials.
More is known about Emily's grieving widower than Emily. Alfred O. French fought in the Civil War in Co. C., 25th Regt. of the Michigan Infantry and was honorably discharged after three years. He enlisted in August 1862 at the age of 18. It is probable that he and Emily married sometime after his return from service in 1865. This would indicate that he and Emily were practically newlyweds when Emily died in the spring of 1866.
Emily's grave marker is decorated with the image of a weeping willow tree, a popular grave decoration in the early nineteenth century. The tree's weeping form suggests grief and sorrow, although in Christianity it is associated with everlasting life because the tree will live on no matter how many branches are cut off.
Researcher Ross Abbott (#46597585) claims that Emily's middle name is Maria and her parents are Eldridge L. Abbott (1817-1886) and Laura M. Smith Abbott (1822-1891) who are also buried in this same cemetery. Contact him if you are interested in these individuals or visit their memorials.
Emily's grave marker is decorated with the image of a weeping willow tree, a popular grave decoration in the early nineteenth century. The tree's weeping form suggests grief and sorrow, although in Christianity it is associated with everlasting life because the tree will live on no matter how many branches are cut off.
Researcher Ross Abbott (#46597585) claims that Emily's middle name is Maria and her parents are Eldridge L. Abbott (1817-1886) and Laura M. Smith Abbott (1822-1891) who are also buried in this same cemetery. Contact him if you are interested in these individuals or visit their memorials.
Inscription
Emily M;
wife of
Alfred O. French,
Died
May 3, 1866.
Aged 21 years. 2
months
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