BOWERS, Catherine Grimes

Source: Greencastle Banner-Times 21 Jan 1892 p8

Mrs. Bowers, widow of the late Daniel Bowers, died last Sunday night, aged 87 years. She was supposed to be the oldest person in Russell Township.

Note: This is Catharine Grimes Bowers born 4 April 1804 in (probably Davidson or Rowan County) NC; died 18 Jan 1892 Putnam County, Indiana. Buried Philadelphia Cemetery, Greene Township, Parke County, Indiana wife of David Bowers

Source: Greencastle Star Press, 30 Jan 1892 p 1

“Fincastle news” – Grandmother Bowers, well known here died on last Sunday night – she was a model old lady and greatly loved by all. ( born 4 April 1804 North Carolina 18 Jan 1892 Putnam County Ind)

Source: Same under “South Russell Township” news – Died .. on Sunday last Catharine Bowers, interment at the Lutheran Cemetery on Tuesday; deceased was in her 88th year and was loved and respected by all – she leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn her loss.