Lydia Ann Swain and William A. Brown
WILLIAM A. BROWN was born March 2, 1840 in Preble County, Ohio,619 and died April 12, 1921 in New Paris, Preble, Ohio.619 He is buried in Springlawn Cemetery, New Paris, Preble, Ohio.619
He married LYDIA ANN SWAIN on November 8, 1860 in Preble County, Ohio,2373 daughter of JANE KENNEDY and DURAL SWAIN. She was born January 20, 1841 in Ohio,619 and died December 24, 1911 in New Paris, Preble, Ohio.5590, 619 She is buried in Springlawn Cemetery, New Paris, Preble, Ohio.5590
Obituaries
Richmond Evening Item, December 26, 19115590
NEW PARIS WOMAN DIES WHILE SLEEPING
TELLS HER AGED HUSBAND SHE FEELS TIRED AND HE SEES LIFE PASS OUT.
[Special to The Item.]
New Paris, O., Dec. 26.—Mrs. Lydia Brown, aged 69, wife of William Brown, died suddenly Sunday morning. She had been an invalid for many years, but was considered in no immediate danger. Her husband was sitting by her bedside talking when she remarked that she felt tired and would sleep. After sititng silent for a few minutes, Mr. Brown noticed that she lay very still and upon examination found she had passed away. The deceased leaves a husband, one brother, Jacob Swain, of Brookville, one brother-in-law, A. S. Scott, several nieces, among whom is Mrs. Charles McGuire, of Richmond. Charles Scott of this place is a nephew and George Brown of Richmond is another. Mr. and Mrs. Brown celebrated their golden wedding two years ago. "Aunt Lydia," as she was familiarly called, was most dearly loved by all her friends. Her husband is greatly affected by the loss of his life's companion.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the house. The deceased wa a member of the Christian church and the Rev. Joyce will officiate. The burial will be in Spring Lawn.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| September 27, 18501725 | Jefferson Township, Preble, Ohio |
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| August 16, 18601724 | Jefferson Township, Preble, Ohio |
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