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Margaret M. Giffin Cowgill

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Birth	:	12 May 1834 Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	25 Feb 1913 Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3510017, -97.9813995
Description	:	From a 1913 Nance County, Nebraska, newspaper clipping file, transcribed by Linda Berney: In Memoriam - The death of Mrs. Cowgill, although not altogether unexpected, was a distinct shock to the people of our city. She was one of the early settlers in this locality and during her long residence among us has made a host of true friends, who sincerely regret her passing to the other shore. The following is a brief account of her life, as read a the funeral services: Margret M. Giffin, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Giffin [sic], was born in Cannonsburg, Pa., May 12th,... Read More	From a 1913 Nance County, Nebraska, newspaper clipping file, transcribed by Linda Berney: In Memoriam - The death of Mrs. Cowgill, although not altogether unexpected, was a distinct shock to the people of our city. She was one of the early settlers in this locality and during her long residence among us has made a host of true friends, who sincerely regret her passing to the other shore. The following is a brief account of her life, as read a the funeral services: Margret M. Giffin, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Giffin [sic], was born in Cannonsburg, Pa., May 12th, 1834, and entered into the rest that remaineth for the people of God, Feb. 25th, 1913, aged 78 years, 9 months, and 13 days. Of her father's family but two survive, a brother and sister living in Pennsylvania. In the early sixties she came to Illinois to care for a sister who was sick, and met Mr. Oliver R. Cowgill to whom she was united in marriage on the 24th of April 1867. To this union were born two children, one son died in infancy and Katherine Maud, who still survives. In 1875 Mr. Cowgill and his family moved from Ill. to York, Nebr., and then to Fullerton in 1882, where the family took an active part in building up the town and community. After 25 years of faithful work as a builder, and after six weeks of sickness, Mr. Cowgill rested from his labors on Sept. 3rd, 1907. Since this time the mother and daughter have been inseparable companions, living in their cottage home, until sickness came to the mother nearly a year ago; though burdened with years, yet she nobly battled with disease, and for months still hoped for recovery; at times the victory of health seemed nearly won and then the shadows of disease would thicken, all that the skilled physician, and the deft, tender hand of a loving daughter, the kindness of neighbors, or the interest of friends failed to permanently restore. In addition to all these friendly aids, she enjoyed the comfort of the hope that anchors the soul to that within the veil; in early life she had given her heart to Christ and her hand to the church, and was faithful unto death. In early life she united with the United Presbyterian Church and lived and labored for many years in its communion. Later she united with the Presbyterian Church and was one of the charter members of that church in this city, and the last one of that small number who first composed the foundation of Presbyterianism here. She was well versed in the Scriptures and her faith wavered not, even in "the valley of the shadow of death she feared no evil." Her gratitude to friends, of which she had a host, was marked and tender. The last page of the closing chapter of this noble life was turned Tuesday afternoon, when without a struggle the Spirit took its flight. The end was peaceful, indicative of a beautiful "Sunset and Evening Star." "Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark, And may there be no sadness of farewell When I embark" The funeral was conducted by her pastor from the home on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. and her remains laid to rest beside those of her husband in the Fullerton cemetery.

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Margaret M. Giffin Cowgill death on 25 Feb 1913 in Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.3510017
Longitude: -97.9813995

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Harvey Giffin

(1805 - 1896)

Elizabeth McCoy Giffin

(1807 - 1842)

Spouse

Oliver R. Cowgill

(1838 - 1907)

Siblings

Mary Jane Giffin Weaver

(1829 - 1853)

Samuel Webster Giffin

(1837 - 1838)

(1845 - 1928)

(1848 - 1906)

(1850 - 1937)

(1852 - 1854)

Children

Catherine Maude Cowgill

(1868 - 1949)

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1. Fullerton Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9813995

2. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9796524

3. Nance County Rural Grave Site
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Coordinate: 41.3369000, -98.0790000

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Coordinate: 41.3229750, -98.0977170

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Coordinate: 41.2639008, -97.9344025

6. Sunnyside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

7. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

8. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2920000, -97.8006000

9. Redwing Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

10. Main Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4947014, -98.0425034

11. Skeedee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5038986, -97.8850021

12. Burke Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1833420, -98.0398407

13. Naomi Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5245200, -97.9907000

14. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3908157, -97.7522888

15. Calvary Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

16. Glenwood Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

17. Lingle Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5108000, -97.8384000

18. Valley View Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4317017, -97.7319031

19. Central City Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369019, -97.9944000

20. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942009, -97.7052994

21. Genoa Indian Industrial School Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4471700, -97.7218400

22. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -97.6830978

23. Fairview Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2357500, -97.7052000

24. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5677986, -97.8411026