Mary states in her will that Nathan Bowen, Esq was her son-in-law (and Executor); and that Lois H. Bowen was her granddaughter-in-law. Mary was illiterate and signed her will with an X. [Because all the last names are Bowen, I am suspicious that she meant step-relations, not in-law relations.]
Mary states in her will that Nathan Bowen, Esq was her son-in-law (and Executor); and that Lois H. Bowen was her granddaughter-in-law. Mary was illiterate and signed her will with an X. [Because all the last names are Bowen, I am suspicious that she meant step-relations, not in-law relations.]
Inscription
Erected
To the Memory of
Mary Bowen
Widow of the late
Nathan Bowen, Esq.
who died
May 21, 1838:
Aged 81.
Gravesite Details
vital records says Mary died 22 May 1838 a. 80yr 8m
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