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Elizabeth Swank James

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Birth	:	20 May 1805 Ohio, USA
Death	:	12 Jul 1889 Summit Grove, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Helts Prairie Cemetery, Hillsdale, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7308006, -87.4107971
Description	:	Newport Hoosier State Wednesday, July 17, 1889 Elizabeth Swank James was born May 20, 1805, in Ohio, was married to Edmund James June 9, 1822, joined the M.E. Church in 1823, of which she was an exemplary member till her death, which occurred in Summit Grove, Vermillion County, IN, Friday about 12 p.m., July 12, 1889. Her age was 84 years, 1 month, and 23 days. She was sick but 2 days, and was able to spend the day Wednesday visiting Rev. Thomas Davis. She died without a struggle, full of years and full of honors - loved by... Read More	Newport Hoosier State Wednesday, July 17, 1889 Elizabeth Swank James was born May 20, 1805, in Ohio, was married to Edmund James June 9, 1822, joined the M.E. Church in 1823, of which she was an exemplary member till her death, which occurred in Summit Grove, Vermillion County, IN, Friday about 12 p.m., July 12, 1889. Her age was 84 years, 1 month, and 23 days. She was sick but 2 days, and was able to spend the day Wednesday visiting Rev. Thomas Davis. She died without a struggle, full of years and full of honors - loved by God and her neighbors and children and grandchildren. Her home was always a welcome one to itinerant ministers in early Methodism in Indiana. John Strang, J.F. Thompson, R. Hargrave, and A. Wood have rested under her hospitable roof, and shared of her Christian hospitality, and while we today miss her from our circle, she doubtless is with her dear companion. Her children and grandchildren have for years been in the habit of celebrating her birthday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.C. Davis, at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 1889, at the Summit Grove Church. Her remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery of Summit Grove. __________________________________ Will Abstract, Vermillion County, IN Book 3, Page 211-213 Elizabeth James, Vermillion County, IN Written December 6, 1876 1. To my son Edmund D. James, all my undivided interest in the lands my husband Edmund James died siezed, being in Helt, Vermillion County, IN - 200 acres. 2. To my daughter Lydia James and my son Hooper C. James all my personal property. 3. I appoint my son Edmund D. James Executor. Recorded July 17, 1889

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Elizabeth Swank James's memorial is located at: Helts Prairie Cemetery, Hillsdale, Vermillion County, USA.
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Elizabeth Swank James death on 12 Jul 1889 in Summit Grove, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 39.7308006
Longitude: -87.4107971

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Edmund Duling James

(1803 - 1864)

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(1825 - 1908)

(1829 - 1909)

(1830 - 1904)

(1834 - 1905)

(1839 - 1922)

(1846 - 1894)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Helts Prairie Cemetery
Hillsdale, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7308006, -87.4107971

2. Bug Island Cemetery
Armiesburg, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7381530, -87.3701980

3. Pisgah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7653008, -87.4392014

4. Lafayette Road Cemetery
Mecca, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7333000, -87.3562170

5. Andrews Cemetery
Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7430992, -87.4674988

6. Hixon Cemetery
Mecca, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7356360, -87.3497680

7. Higbie Cemetery
Summit Grove, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7312920, -87.4756010

8. Bogart Cemetery
Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7724280, -87.4569550

9. Armiesburg Catholic Cemetery
Armiesburg, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7686005, -87.3555984

10. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Clinton, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6733017, -87.4002991

11. Riverside Cemetery
Clinton, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6671371, -87.3983994

12. Trowbridge Cemetery
Hillsdale, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7961006, -87.4064026

13. Montezuma Cemetery
Montezuma, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7906494, -87.3691788

14. Highland Cemetery
Highland, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7980995, -87.3955994

15. Mecca Cemetery
Mecca, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7260000, -87.3218000

16. Dailey Chapel Cemetery
Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6815300, -87.3471909

17. Ernie Pyle Memorial Marker
Dana, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7972450, -87.4529037

18. Bales Cemetery
Dana, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7863998, -87.4764023

19. Bono Cemetery
Bono, Vermillion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7597504, -87.5009232

20. Arabia Cemetery
Rockville, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7677994, -87.3225021

21. Oakland Cemetery
Montezuma, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8031006, -87.3728027

22. Old Morgan Cemetery
Klondyke, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7903800, -87.3412420

23. Lyford Cemetery
Lyford, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6513000, -87.3705000

24. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Rosedale, Parke County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6669250, -87.3365580