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Elizabeth P. "Grandmother" Chapman
GRANDMOTHER CHAPMANSource not given. April 28, 1910
Brief Mention of a Long and Noble Life Tbat Came to a Close On April 24th
Elizabeth Phoebe Miller, daughter of Stephen and Ellzabeth Miller, was born at York , Pa. , January 8th, 1830. Her early life was spent at home, and on October 22, 1847, she was united in marriage to George Thomas Chapman, of Williamsport. To this union eleven children were born, two of which have preceded their mother to the Spirit world; the others are Elizabeth, wife of Jack Flack; residing at Milesburg;; Henry and Alex, of
Patton; Mary, wife of Hugh Shultz, of Milesburg; Anne, wife of Harry Hockenberry; of Bellefonte; Margaret, wife of Richard Snedden, of, Munson; William, of Heilwood; Susan, wife of Frank Marvin, of Alta Vista, Iowa.The husband, above named children, ninty-five grandchildren, one hundred and ninty-two great-grandchildren; and three great, great grandchildren; beside many friends are left to mourn the loss of Grandmother Chapman, (as she was known by all) who departed this life after much suffering, at her home in Mullson, on April 24, 1910.
Manson Snedden is deserving of special mention, as he gave his whole early life to the care of his aged grandparents, which to them, meant cheer and comfort.
At the age of twelve she was converted and united with, the Pleasant Gap M. E. church,. Thus her christian life began in girlhood, and ending in the triumphs of a christian's death, and is now awaiting the time when one by one her loved ones will be reunited never again to part.
The funeral was held at her late home in Munson, April 26, conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. H. Campbell. The floral offerings were numerous and bespoke of the high esteem in which she was held.
Interment took place in the Philipeburg cemetery.
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