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Mary Jane Black Rodgers

Birth	:	16 May 1817 Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 1902 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	Old.P.049
Description	:	Note: The obituary for Mary Jane Black Bowen/Rodgers gave the DOB as May 16, 1817. Her inscription, however, used May 1, 1817. After looking at the engraving style and room for the lettering, it is of the opinion of this contributor that the engraver use "May 1, 1817" due to limitation of space or just an engraving error, turning the "16" into "1". Will use May 16, 1817 for the DOB for this memorial pending any other clarification or documentation to the contrary. ---------------- Fairfield Ledger Fairfield, Jefferson county, Iowa August 20, 1902 Pg. 3 Col. 6 DEATH OF AN AGED WOMAN Mrs. Mary... Read More	Note: The obituary for Mary Jane Black Bowen/Rodgers gave the DOB as May 16, 1817. Her inscription, however, used May 1, 1817. After looking at the engraving style and room for the lettering, it is of the opinion of this contributor that the engraver use "May 1, 1817" due to limitation of space or just an engraving error, turning the "16" into "1". Will use May 16, 1817 for the DOB for this memorial pending any other clarification or documentation to the contrary. ---------------- Fairfield Ledger Fairfield, Jefferson county, Iowa August 20, 1902 Pg. 3 Col. 6 DEATH OF AN AGED WOMAN Mrs. Mary J. Rodgers died at the home of her son, J. T. Rodgers, in Fairfield township, August 14th, at 10:40 a.m. She had been in failing health for several years, but was not confined to her bed until six weeks ago, suffering until the last without a murmur. As Mary Jane Black she was born near Hopkinsville, Christian county, Ken., May 16, 1817. She came with her parents to Jacksonville, Ill., when eighteen years of age, and was married to Joseph Bowen in 1838. Two children were born of this marriage, one dying in infancy and a son, Henry, dying in the Civil war. She was left a widow in 1842 (sic. have not been able to find where Joseph Bowen died and was buried). October 1st, 1846, she was married to Samuel Rodgers. In 1865 the family came to Iowa, locating on a farm in Fairfield township, where her husband died August 31st, 1885 (sic. actually died Sunday, August 30, 1885). Six children are left to mourn her loss. Joseph E. and Samuel R. are in the Hawaiian islands; Geo. W., in Oklahoma; Mrs. Elizabeth A. Farmer, Mrs. Ellen Wray and John T. Rodgers live in this county. Mrs. Rodgers was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church when a young girl and lived a consistent christian life. She was held in high esteem as a kind neighbor and a sincere friend. The body was interred in the Evergreen cemetery Friday afternoon, Rev. W. C. Shepherd having charge of the funeral services.

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Mary Jane Black Rodgers's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
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Mary Jane Black Rodgers death on 14 Aug 1902 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Spouse

Samuel Rodgers

(1803 - 1885)

Children

Elizabeth Ann Rodgers Farmer

(1855 - 1920)

John Thomas Rodgers

(1860 - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034