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Birth	:	16 Jun 1812 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	18 Apr 1905 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brandon Municipal Cemetery, Brandon, Brandon Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.8218200, -99.9590700
Plot	:	near center of cemetery, raised area
Inscription	:	(main plaque) Granddaughters of Betsy Ross Sophia W. Hildebrandt, Elizabeth W. Campion, Rachel W. Albright Placed by Jean Espy Chapter D.A.R.
Description	:	Grand-Daughter of Betsy Ross ------------------------------ Taken from: The Fort Madison Weekly Democrat, April 19, 1905, Page 10: Albright – At the family residence, 718 Third Street, Fort Madison, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 18, 1905, at 6:05 o'clock a.m., Mrs. Rachel J. (Wilson) Albright, aged 92 years, 10 months, and 2 days. Rachel J. Wilson was born in Philadelphia, Penn., on June 16, 1819; married by Bishop Onderdonk of the Episcopal Church to Jacob W. Albright, in Philadelphia, on July 22, 1840. With her husband she came to Fort Madison in the spring of 1841 and has resided here since that time. There... Read More	Grand-Daughter of Betsy Ross ------------------------------ Taken from: The Fort Madison Weekly Democrat, April 19, 1905, Page 10: Albright – At the family residence, 718 Third Street, Fort Madison, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 18, 1905, at 6:05 o'clock a.m., Mrs. Rachel J. (Wilson) Albright, aged 92 years, 10 months, and 2 days. Rachel J. Wilson was born in Philadelphia, Penn., on June 16, 1819; married by Bishop Onderdonk of the Episcopal Church to Jacob W. Albright, in Philadelphia, on July 22, 1840. With her husband she came to Fort Madison in the spring of 1841 and has resided here since that time. There survive her three children: Mrs. M.C. Robison and J.W. Albright of Fort Madison and D.K. Albright of St. Louis. Mrs. Albright was a member of the Episcopal Church of this city since 1847, at that time it being a mission parish under Bishop Kemper. Mrs. Albright's last illness dates from last December, when she had a severe attack of grip, which was followed by dropsical conditions that resulted in her death. Since last Thanksgiving Day, when she was taken to church in her wheeled chair, she has been out of doors but once, when she was wheeled to Mrs. M. Case's on March 16, Mrs. Case's birthday anniversary. She suffered much during her sickness. The funeral was held at the residence on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, with services by Rev. Dr. Edward H. Rudd, rector of St. Luke's. Interment in the family lot in the City Cemetery. The death of Mrs. Albright is an event of sorrow to her countless old friends. Blessed by nature with a strong constitution, her life was a long one – over a score of years more than the allotted life of man; but she lived none too long. She retained her mental faculties up to death. She was an historic character, a grand-daughter of Betsey Ross, the maker of the first U.S. Flag. During the last several years of her life she was engaged the greater part of her time in making small silk flags, doing all the delicate stitching upon each one herself, and suitably inscribing each one in her own handwriting as being the handiwork of the granddaughter of Betsey Ross. There are hundreds of these flags now all throughout our broad land. One of the last ones she made was one of about four feet in length, which she made for St. Luke's church; she inscribed it on April 7, her last writing. In making these flags she used small needles, number ten, which she threaded more deftly and quickly with 200 thread than most needlewomen do those much coarser sizes. She used spectacles for many years; her hearing was good. But it was not her physical characteristics that endeared her to her friends, but her strong and lovable character: she was a brave Christian woman of large intelligence, wide information, knowledge and true culture – a tender and loving mother – a true friend – no better companion – bright and cheery even in her time of sickness and physical distress. Her great heart was ever warm with joy at the pleasure of her friends, warm with sympathy in their troubles and warm with consolation in their bereavements. Her life was a benison. She is at well earned rest.

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Rachel Jones Wilson Albright's memorial is located at: Brandon Municipal Cemetery, Brandon, Brandon Census Division, Canada.
When did Rachel Jones Wilson Albright death?
Rachel Jones Wilson Albright death on 18 Apr 1905 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 49.8218200
Longitude: -99.9590700

Family Members:

Parent

Clarissa Sidney Claypoole Wilson

(1785 - 1864)

Spouse

Jacob W Albright

(1811 - 1888)

Siblings

Sophia W “Aunt Sophia” Wilson Hildebrandt

(1806 - 1891)

Elizabeth Griscome Wilson Campion

(1806 - 1900)

Children

Mary Catherine “Kate” Albright Robison

(1841 - 1932)

William Henry Albright

(1843 - 1844)

Clarence Sydney Albright

(1846 - 1873)

Aquila Wilson Albright

(1847 - 1848)

Ellen Rachel Albright

(1849 - 1850)

Jacob Wilson Albright

(1851 - 1910)

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