DOWDEN, Eliza Redenbaugh - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Saturday - Eliza Ellen REDENBAUGH, daughter of Jeremiah and Eliza Redenbaugh was born 2 miles west of New Ross 2-26-1855 departed this life, 12-8-1915 being past her 60th birthday. She was married to William BROWN 2-14-1872 to this union 5 hcildren were born: Luella; Josephine; Elizabeth; Jesse and James. She was married in 1886 to Jhon MUNSON 3 children born: Ora, Ina and Celia. In 1897 she married Abijah Dowden but over three years ago was left a widow. She united with the Christian Church at Ladog and was baptized when she was in her teens. She is survived by six children: Mrs. Luella Minich and Miss Celia have proceeded their mother to the grave: Mrs. Josephine Engle at whose home on Tuttle Avenue she died. Mrs. Eliza Layne, Jesse Brown and James Brown of near New Ross, Ora Munson of Idaho and Mrs. iva Booher of near Ladoga. She leaves 18 grandchildren to miss their grandmother's love. Two sisters and two brothers survive. Mrs. Sarah Hosier of this city, William Redenbaugh and Mrs. Nancy Eddingfield of near New Ross and George REdenbaugh of Smartsburg and a host of other relatives of this county and she will be missed by her many friends which was number by all who knew her. Over 3 years ago she began to lose her sight and for over two years had been blind. Her health failed with her sight but she was only sick three days before death. In the last months she repeatingly expressed her desire to leave this dark world and being ready at any time.