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Taken from Neola Gazette Reporter October 29, 1908
Mrs. Powell Buried Sunday
Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Powell died at her home in Boomer
township, eight miles west of Neola, last Friday at the age
of 81 years, 10 months and 23 days. She was married to
Charles Powell at the age of 18 and in 1861 they moved to
Iowa where they have lived since. She united with the
Baptist Church when 15 years of age and was a faithful
member until her death.
She was the mother of 11 children, 8 of whom are now
living. They are John H., Mrs. E. Riley, Mrs. Joseph
Welbourn, Mrs. Martha Thomas, William J., Dike, Charles and
Richard.
Funeral services were held Sunday from the Church at
Boomer Center and were conducted by Rev. Lewis of Neola.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of friends, and
the entire community extends sympathy to the family in
their bereavement.
Contributed By Velma Guill, Elizabeth Jane Powell's
Great Granddaughter
Velma reccomends Nancy Marnell 593 W. Ackerman Monmouth,
Oregon 97361 as a source[576008.ftw]
Line 3806 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: DEAT PLAC Boomer Twp. Neola, IA Taken from Neola Gazette Reporter October 29, 1908 Mrs. Powell Buried Sunday Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Powell died at her home in Boomer township, eight m iles west of Neola, last Friday at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 23 days. She was married to Charles Powell at the age of 18 and in 1861 they moved to I owa where they have lived since. She united with the Baptist Church when 15 ye ars of age and was a faithful member until her death. She was the mother of 11 children, 8 of whom are now living. They are John H., Mrs. E. Riley, Mrs. Jose ph Welbourn, Mrs. Martha Thomas, William J., Dike, Charles and Richard. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Church at Boomer Center and were conducted by Rev. Lewis of Neola. The ceremony was attended by a large number of friends , and the entire community extends sympathy to the family in their bereavement. Contributed By Velma Guill, Elizabeth Jane Powell's Great Granddaughter Velma reccomends Nancy Marnell 593 W. Ackerman Monmouth, Oregon 97361 as a source