Rains - Nan
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 25 September 1896
New Ross, Sept. 23—Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Nan Rains, wife of Jesse Rains, the restaurant keeper, died very suddenly while asleep. She had gone upstairs after dinner to rest for awhile and was found dead in her bed at supper time. She had been in poor health for a long time and her death created no great surprise. No inquest was held by the coroner. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 25 September 1896
Mrs. Nan Rains, wife of Jesse Rains, of this place, suddenly departed this life Sept. 22. She was in usual health and her death was quite a shock to the family and community. Her sudden demise was due to heart trouble. Her remains were laid to rest Thursday at the Jessee Cemetery. The subject of this sketch was born May 13, 1855, and was married to B. B. Stewart in 1875, whom she survived. She was married to Jesse Rains Nov. 10, 1883. She was a member of the M. E. Church, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. G. Stephens. She was also a charter member of Rosewood Temple of R. S.. She leaves a husband, one son, three brothers, four sisters and a host of friends to mourn their loss. -s