Doudt Family Bible
This Bible is located at the Steuben County
Library,
Angola, IN.
This Certifies that the rite of Holy Matrimony was celebrated between
Mr.
Elias Doudt of Steuben County and wife Laura H. Shank of Steuben County
on
the 29th day of October at the brides residence 1876
By Rev. J.W. Marlin of U. B. Church Witness:
Levi
Doudt and N. C. Shank.
Births (listed on page 2)
Elias J. Doudt was borne July 19th 1855
Laura A. Shank was borne October 18th 1856
Herbert C. Doudt was borne November 28th 1877
Herman L. Doudt was borne July 28th 1879
Blanche A. Doudt was borne June the 21, 1883
Goldie M. Doudt was borne August __ 1886
Audra Arlene Doudt born August 5 or 6th 1888 died
1971
In Jackson Township April 7,1891
Laura
A., wife of Elias J. Doudt aged 34 years, 5 months and 20 days.
Deceased was the mother of five children, four of whom,
together
with her husband survive her. At the age of fourteen she became a
member
of the United Brethren Church and lived a faithful, devoted christian
life.
She was a kind loving wife and mother and will be sadly missed in her
family,
the church and her large circle of friends. Funeral services were
held
at the Pleasant View Church, Rev. J. D. Brosy officiating.
(*Note: No paper name
or
date given.)
Deaths (listed on page 3)
Herman L. Doudt died August 10, 1879
*Note: For more information on this Bible or for a Doudt family
member,
contact Pat Harrington, 4600 N 700 W, Angola, IN 46703.
Submitted By: Jean Ann Childers
E-mail: jeanannchilders@gmail.com