BOWMAN, Jane Elizabeth Wray, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Angle) Wray, was born in Franklin Co., VA March 30, 1849; died May 2, 1935 in the same county and state, making her sojourn on earth 86 years, 1 month and 2 days. At an early age in life she joined the church of her choice and lived a faithful and consistent life, until God said "It is enough, come up higher."
On February 23, 1871, she was united in marriage with Daniel A. Bowman. To this union was born 5 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom survive her except one little boy who died in infancy. She leaves to mourn their loss, 1 brother, Elder Joel P. Wray, 1 sister Elizabeth Clinefelter, her husband, 4 sons, Benjamin H., Joel P., David L., Nathaniel E.; 4 daughters, Cassie A., Lillie E. Austin, Mary I. Flora and Ethel L.; 36 grandchildren and 26 great
grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. In the passing from labor to reward of this dear sister, the community at large, the husband, children and other relatives deeply feel the loss that they believe in her great gain. Funeral May 4, in the Pig River Meeting House by the brethren from Rev. 14:12, 13 to a large assembly of relatives and friends after which interment was made in the family burying ground. "Peace to her ashes." Songs used: 404, 383, 400, 392, 391. H. E. Boone
From "The Vindicator" Vol. LXVI, No. 7, page 173.
On February 23, 1871, she was united in marriage with Daniel A. Bowman. To this union was born 5 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom survive her except one little boy who died in infancy. She leaves to mourn their loss, 1 brother, Elder Joel P. Wray, 1 sister Elizabeth Clinefelter, her husband, 4 sons, Benjamin H., Joel P., David L., Nathaniel E.; 4 daughters, Cassie A., Lillie E. Austin, Mary I. Flora and Ethel L.; 36 grandchildren and 26 great
grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. In the passing from labor to reward of this dear sister, the community at large, the husband, children and other relatives deeply feel the loss that they believe in her great gain. Funeral May 4, in the Pig River Meeting House by the brethren from Rev. 14:12, 13 to a large assembly of relatives and friends after which interment was made in the family burying ground. "Peace to her ashes." Songs used: 404, 383, 400, 392, 391. H. E. Boone
From "The Vindicator" Vol. LXVI, No. 7, page 173.
BOWMAN, Jane Elizabeth Wray, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Angle) Wray, was born in Franklin Co., VA March 30, 1849; died May 2, 1935 in the same county and state, making her sojourn on earth 86 years, 1 month and 2 days. At an early age in life she joined the church of her choice and lived a faithful and consistent life, until God said "It is enough, come up higher."
On February 23, 1871, she was united in marriage with Daniel A. Bowman. To this union was born 5 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom survive her except one little boy who died in infancy. She leaves to mourn their loss, 1 brother, Elder Joel P. Wray, 1 sister Elizabeth Clinefelter, her husband, 4 sons, Benjamin H., Joel P., David L., Nathaniel E.; 4 daughters, Cassie A., Lillie E. Austin, Mary I. Flora and Ethel L.; 36 grandchildren and 26 great
grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. In the passing from labor to reward of this dear sister, the community at large, the husband, children and other relatives deeply feel the loss that they believe in her great gain. Funeral May 4, in the Pig River Meeting House by the brethren from Rev. 14:12, 13 to a large assembly of relatives and friends after which interment was made in the family burying ground. "Peace to her ashes." Songs used: 404, 383, 400, 392, 391. H. E. Boone
From "The Vindicator" Vol. LXVI, No. 7, page 173.
On February 23, 1871, she was united in marriage with Daniel A. Bowman. To this union was born 5 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom survive her except one little boy who died in infancy. She leaves to mourn their loss, 1 brother, Elder Joel P. Wray, 1 sister Elizabeth Clinefelter, her husband, 4 sons, Benjamin H., Joel P., David L., Nathaniel E.; 4 daughters, Cassie A., Lillie E. Austin, Mary I. Flora and Ethel L.; 36 grandchildren and 26 great
grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. In the passing from labor to reward of this dear sister, the community at large, the husband, children and other relatives deeply feel the loss that they believe in her great gain. Funeral May 4, in the Pig River Meeting House by the brethren from Rev. 14:12, 13 to a large assembly of relatives and friends after which interment was made in the family burying ground. "Peace to her ashes." Songs used: 404, 383, 400, 392, 391. H. E. Boone
From "The Vindicator" Vol. LXVI, No. 7, page 173.
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