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Rosanna <I>Bastian</I> Sloan

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Rosanna Bastian Sloan

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26 Feb 1892 (aged 81–82)
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Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Obituary, Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, February 27, 1892: "Mrs. Rosanna Sloan, widow of John Sloan, died yesterday at the residence of William G. Levergood, No. 358 Lycoming Street, Williamsport, PA. The deceased was one of the oldest residents of this city. She was born in the Seventh Ward (Newberry) in the year 1810; and at her death was 81 years and 2 months old. Her many friends wil be pained to hear of her demise. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Levergod on Monday after noon at 2 o'clock."

Will of Rosanna Sloan: Lycoming County Wil Book 7, Page 244; Date Made; November 25, 1881; Widow; Funeral service to be according to the rites and cermonies of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial to be in Wildwood Cemetery. Estate to purchase tombstones for testatrix and late husband. Property: House and half-lot at 25 William Street, Williamsport; House and lot at 29 William Street, Williamsport; Personal property-household furnishing, etc. Names in order mentioned: Son, John Sloan; Daughter, Margaret J. Lovegood (sp?), wife of Wm. G. Lovegood (sp?); Granddaughter, Rosa Belle Sloan; Frederick Smith, adjacent property owner; Joseph Calvert, adjacent property owner; Grandson, Romaine Lovegood (sp?), son of Margaret J. Lovegood (he attains his majority on November 27, 1888); Late husband, John Sloan, Sr.; Henry Sloan and John Sloan, sons of late George Sloan; Harriet Calvert, wife of Joseph Calvert; Rosanna Sloan, wife of I.E. Sloan; John Sloan, now of Olean, New York (same as son, John Sloan?); John Sloan Smith, son of Rebecca Smith, deceased; Executor: William G. Lovegood 'esteemed friend and son-in-law'.

Buried 29 Feb 1892, Lot 59, Sec A. Coronilla & Flowering Avenue, Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
History of Lycoming County by J F Meginnes
Jacob Bastian a native of Snyder County, Pennsylvania and a soldier of the Revolutionary War was an early settler of Newberry. He owned a grist mill now in the possession Of Mr. Good. He also cultivated 300 acres of land which he passed to John H Cowden. Mr. Bastian died in what is now Nisbet. He was twice married first to a Miss Hartley, by whom he had the following children: Henry, George, John, Frank, Jacob, Samuel, Rosanna who married John Sloan, Kate M who married Peter Hacker & Hettie who married John Epley. His second wife was Miss Verline to whom was born: Solomon , Betsy & Peggy. Jacob was one of the leading men of his day. He gave the land for the Newberry Cemetery.
Obituary, Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, February 27, 1892: "Mrs. Rosanna Sloan, widow of John Sloan, died yesterday at the residence of William G. Levergood, No. 358 Lycoming Street, Williamsport, PA. The deceased was one of the oldest residents of this city. She was born in the Seventh Ward (Newberry) in the year 1810; and at her death was 81 years and 2 months old. Her many friends wil be pained to hear of her demise. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Levergod on Monday after noon at 2 o'clock."

Will of Rosanna Sloan: Lycoming County Wil Book 7, Page 244; Date Made; November 25, 1881; Widow; Funeral service to be according to the rites and cermonies of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial to be in Wildwood Cemetery. Estate to purchase tombstones for testatrix and late husband. Property: House and half-lot at 25 William Street, Williamsport; House and lot at 29 William Street, Williamsport; Personal property-household furnishing, etc. Names in order mentioned: Son, John Sloan; Daughter, Margaret J. Lovegood (sp?), wife of Wm. G. Lovegood (sp?); Granddaughter, Rosa Belle Sloan; Frederick Smith, adjacent property owner; Joseph Calvert, adjacent property owner; Grandson, Romaine Lovegood (sp?), son of Margaret J. Lovegood (he attains his majority on November 27, 1888); Late husband, John Sloan, Sr.; Henry Sloan and John Sloan, sons of late George Sloan; Harriet Calvert, wife of Joseph Calvert; Rosanna Sloan, wife of I.E. Sloan; John Sloan, now of Olean, New York (same as son, John Sloan?); John Sloan Smith, son of Rebecca Smith, deceased; Executor: William G. Lovegood 'esteemed friend and son-in-law'.

Buried 29 Feb 1892, Lot 59, Sec A. Coronilla & Flowering Avenue, Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
History of Lycoming County by J F Meginnes
Jacob Bastian a native of Snyder County, Pennsylvania and a soldier of the Revolutionary War was an early settler of Newberry. He owned a grist mill now in the possession Of Mr. Good. He also cultivated 300 acres of land which he passed to John H Cowden. Mr. Bastian died in what is now Nisbet. He was twice married first to a Miss Hartley, by whom he had the following children: Henry, George, John, Frank, Jacob, Samuel, Rosanna who married John Sloan, Kate M who married Peter Hacker & Hettie who married John Epley. His second wife was Miss Verline to whom was born: Solomon , Betsy & Peggy. Jacob was one of the leading men of his day. He gave the land for the Newberry Cemetery.


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  • Created by: Kate McFate
  • Added: Dec 14, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121715970/rosanna-sloan: accessed ), memorial page for Rosanna Bastian Sloan (1810–26 Feb 1892), Find a Grave Memorial ID 121715970, citing Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Kate McFate (contributor 47333153).