Mr. Ambrose Owen died last Friday at his home six miles southeast of town, aged 87 years, 9 months and two days.
He was born in Chittenden County, Vermont in 1814 and was married to Miranda L. Diggins, March 23, 1844 in McHenry County, Illinois and enjoyed 58 years of married life.
He was the father of five children, three daughters and two sons, all of whom with the wife survive him.
He joined the Christian church 35 years ago and has since lived a consistent Christian life. He was an honorable upright citizen, a good neighbor and respected by all who knew him.
About three years ago, he suffered a severe sickness from which he never fully recovered.
Funeral services were held at the family home by Rev. F.J. Kennedy Monday and burial made in the Creighton cemetery.
Extracted from: The Creighton Courier 6 March 1902
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He was born in Chittenden County, Vermont in 1814 and was married to Miranda L. Diggins, March 23, 1844 in McHenry County, Illinois and enjoyed 58 years of married life.
He was the father of five children, three daughters and two sons, all of whom with the wife survive him.
He joined the Christian church 35 years ago and has since lived a consistent Christian life. He was an honorable upright citizen, a good neighbor and respected by all who knew him.
About three years ago, he suffered a severe sickness from which he never fully recovered.
Funeral services were held at the family home by Rev. F.J. Kennedy Monday and burial made in the Creighton cemetery.
Extracted from: The Creighton Courier 6 March 1902
Bios contributed by Find A Grave Member #47075564
Mr. Ambrose Owen died last Friday at his home six miles southeast of town, aged 87 years, 9 months and two days.
He was born in Chittenden County, Vermont in 1814 and was married to Miranda L. Diggins, March 23, 1844 in McHenry County, Illinois and enjoyed 58 years of married life.
He was the father of five children, three daughters and two sons, all of whom with the wife survive him.
He joined the Christian church 35 years ago and has since lived a consistent Christian life. He was an honorable upright citizen, a good neighbor and respected by all who knew him.
About three years ago, he suffered a severe sickness from which he never fully recovered.
Funeral services were held at the family home by Rev. F.J. Kennedy Monday and burial made in the Creighton cemetery.
Extracted from: The Creighton Courier 6 March 1902
Bios contributed by Find A Grave Member #47075564
He was born in Chittenden County, Vermont in 1814 and was married to Miranda L. Diggins, March 23, 1844 in McHenry County, Illinois and enjoyed 58 years of married life.
He was the father of five children, three daughters and two sons, all of whom with the wife survive him.
He joined the Christian church 35 years ago and has since lived a consistent Christian life. He was an honorable upright citizen, a good neighbor and respected by all who knew him.
About three years ago, he suffered a severe sickness from which he never fully recovered.
Funeral services were held at the family home by Rev. F.J. Kennedy Monday and burial made in the Creighton cemetery.
Extracted from: The Creighton Courier 6 March 1902
Bios contributed by Find A Grave Member #47075564
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