Home > United States of America > Washington > Lewis County > Centralia > Washington Lawn Cemetery > Francis M “Fanny” Johnson Towner

Francis M “Fanny” Johnson Towner

View larger map

Birth	:	4 Feb 1854 Ontario, Canada
Death	:	19 Nov 1910 Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Washington Lawn Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.7209320, -122.9606040
Description	:	"MOTHER OF 12 CHILDREN IS BURIED" The funeral of rMs. [sic] William E. Towner, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon, was held Tuesday from the Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. Thompson officiating. Interment was in Washington Lawn cemetery. Mrs. Towner's maiden name was Francis Johnson. She was born near Seaforth, Ont., Canada in the year 1854, from whence she moved with her parents to Harrisville, Alcona County, Mich., at the age of 13 years. There she met Wm. E. Towner and in 1869 became his bride. In 1875 the couple joined the Methodist church and have been members and faithful workers since that... Read More	"MOTHER OF 12 CHILDREN IS BURIED" The funeral of rMs. [sic] William E. Towner, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon, was held Tuesday from the Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. Thompson officiating. Interment was in Washington Lawn cemetery. Mrs. Towner's maiden name was Francis Johnson. She was born near Seaforth, Ont., Canada in the year 1854, from whence she moved with her parents to Harrisville, Alcona County, Mich., at the age of 13 years. There she met Wm. E. Towner and in 1869 became his bride. In 1875 the couple joined the Methodist church and have been members and faithful workers since that time. In 1881 they moved west to Humbolt, Humbolt County, Iowa, thence to South Dakota in the spring of 1883 and from there to Centralia in 1891 where they have since resided. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and twelve children all of whom live in or near Centralia and Chehalis. They are Mrs. Rachael Rhodes, Mrs. Jennie Mitcheal, Arthur Towner of Centralia, Mrs. Annie Randall of Salzer Valley, George Towner and Rueben Towner near Kopiah, Mrs. Alice Irish and Mrs. Florence Mulford of Chehalis and Mrs. Margaret Smith, Miss Grace Towner and Milo and Lily Towner living at the home in Salzer Valley. She also leaves a brother, John Johnson of the Hannaford and a brother and two sisters in Alcona county, Mich., besides a great many other relatives. There are 26 grand children. -------------------------------------------- Source: The Centralia Daily Chronicle, Friday, 25 Nov 1910, front page. Transcribed by Jenny Tenlen

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Francis M “Fanny” Johnson Towner's memorial?
Francis M “Fanny” Johnson Towner's memorial is located at: Washington Lawn Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis County, USA.
When did Francis M “Fanny” Johnson Towner death?
Francis M “Fanny” Johnson Towner death on 19 Nov 1910 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Francis M “Fanny” Johnson Towner's memorial?
Latitude: 46.7209320
Longitude: -122.9606040

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Johnson

(1832 - 1891)

Jane Mary Story Johnson

(1832 - 1904)

Spouse

William Ezekiel Towner

(1850 - 1917)

Siblings

Anna Johnson Goodsell

(1857 - 1934)

Rebecca Johnson MacNeill

(1869 - 1957)

Children

Rachel Towner Rhodes

(1870 - 1947)

Jennie E Towner Mitchell

(1873 - 1959)

William Arthur Towner

(1875 - 1958)

Anna L Randall

(1877 - 1948)

George Wesley Towner

(1879 - 1936)

Reuben C Towner

(1882 - 1967)

Alice May Towner Irish

(1886 - 1955)

Grace Towner Rains

(1890 - 1972)

Lillian A Towner Schorer

(1897 - 1989)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Washington Lawn Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7209320, -122.9606040

2. Mountain View Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7289009, -122.9843979

3. Pioneer Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7290300, -122.9898100

4. Greenwood Memorial Park
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7372017, -122.9824982

5. Greenwood Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6511002, -122.9389038

6. Cogdil Family Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7747010, -122.8826590

7. Claquato Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6469002, -123.0216980

8. Fern Hill Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6366710, -122.9418560

9. Newaukum Hill Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6338980, -122.9768320

10. Grand Mound Cemetery
Rochester, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8213997, -123.0199966

11. Forest Grove Cemetery
Tenino, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8254580, -122.8497110

12. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
Galvin, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7604700, -123.1446600

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Bunker, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6088840, -123.0863790

14. Napavine Cemetery
Napavine, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5817000, -122.9039000

15. Deskins Family Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6878000, -122.7530000

16. Chehalis Tribal Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8068570, -123.1602260

17. Secena Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8061600, -123.1611900

18. Finn Hill Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7564011, -123.1919022

19. Mima Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Mima, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8724403, -123.0611649

20. Thurston County Poor Farm Cemetery
Littlerock, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8861790, -123.0225100

21. Saint Urban Catholic Cemetery
Winlock, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5177200, -122.8856500

22. Benn Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8303540, -123.2239950

23. Oakville Pioneer Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8318939, -123.2229996

24. Oakville Final Rest Memorial Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8323060, -123.2240030