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Elizabeth Griscome Wilson Campion

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Birth	:	23 Jan 1806 Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Death	:	29 Oct 1900 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.3076300, -79.8939600
Description	:	Granddaughter of Betsy Ross ------------------------------ Taken from The Fort Madison Weekly Democrat, October 31, 1900, Page 12: A Pioneer Woman Gone Mrs. Elizabeth Griscome Campion, Granddaughter of Betsey Ross, Passes Away, Aged 94 Years. Mrs. Elizabeth Griscome was born in Baltimore, Md., January 23, 1806, and died in this city Monday, October 29, 1900, at 3:25 p.m., aged 94 years, 9 months and 6 days. From childhood up, until 1857, she lived in Philadelphia, in which year she came to Fort Madison with her mother and twin sister, Mrs. Sophia B. Hildabrand, where she has resided ever since, making her home with her sister, Mrs. Rachel... Read More	Granddaughter of Betsy Ross ------------------------------ Taken from The Fort Madison Weekly Democrat, October 31, 1900, Page 12: A Pioneer Woman Gone Mrs. Elizabeth Griscome Campion, Granddaughter of Betsey Ross, Passes Away, Aged 94 Years. Mrs. Elizabeth Griscome was born in Baltimore, Md., January 23, 1806, and died in this city Monday, October 29, 1900, at 3:25 p.m., aged 94 years, 9 months and 6 days. From childhood up, until 1857, she lived in Philadelphia, in which year she came to Fort Madison with her mother and twin sister, Mrs. Sophia B. Hildabrand, where she has resided ever since, making her home with her sister, Mrs. Rachel Albright, the twin sister passing away May 8, 1891, at the same home, 718 Third Street. Mrs. Campion was a granddaughter of Betsey Ross, the designer of the American flag. She was a woman possessed of fine intellect and rare Christian graces – plain, kind, and lovable, a devoted member of the Episcopal church. Her death was not preceded by illness, but came in the hours of her happiest and brightest mood. Saturday before her demise she was out upon the streets, visited old friends and chatted in happiest vein, and on the following evening met old friends at home and seemed even brighter and more cheerful than usual. Saturday night she retired seemingly in usual health, but in the morning hours she awakened her niece, Mrs. Kate Robison, who, upon reaching the bedside, found her in a dying condition, death relieved her of life's cares at the hour above stated. Funeral Announcement The funeral was held at 10 ‘clock Wednesday forenoon, October 31, from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Albright, 718 Third street, Rev. Dr. W.K. Berry officiating. Interment in the city cemetery.

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Elizabeth Griscome Wilson Campion's memorial is located at: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did Elizabeth Griscome Wilson Campion death?
Elizabeth Griscome Wilson Campion death on 29 Oct 1900 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elizabeth Griscome Wilson Campion's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3076300
Longitude: -79.8939600

Family Members:

Parent

Clarissa Sidney Claypoole Wilson

(1785 - 1864)

Siblings

Sophia W “Aunt Sophia” Wilson Hildebrandt

(1806 - 1891)

Rachel Jones Wilson Albright

(1812 - 1905)

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