Obit: Died April 10, at the home of her son in Jamestown, Mrs. Elizabeth Gentzsch, wife of the late William Gentzsch. She was born in Stokes county, North Carolina being at the time of death 82 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Buck Dearing, one of the pioneers of this county. Mrs. Gentzsch the last survives of a family of 14 children. In 1855 she was married Wm. Gentzsch, who preceded her to the grave 12 years ago to which union nine children were born. Mrs. Gentzsch united with the Presbysterian church in early life. Aunt Betsy as she was familiarly known will be greatly missed at the home of her son. Funeral was conducted by Rev. Pollock of the M. C. Church South. The children are James, Frank, Chas., Anthony, Delilah Haldiman, Christian Ingerham, Polly Meusch. The foral offering were very beautiful. Burial Sunday afternoon at the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Jamestown. Peace to her Ashes. (California Democrat, 15 April 1915).
Obit: Died April 10, at the home of her son in Jamestown, Mrs. Elizabeth Gentzsch, wife of the late William Gentzsch. She was born in Stokes county, North Carolina being at the time of death 82 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Buck Dearing, one of the pioneers of this county. Mrs. Gentzsch the last survives of a family of 14 children. In 1855 she was married Wm. Gentzsch, who preceded her to the grave 12 years ago to which union nine children were born. Mrs. Gentzsch united with the Presbysterian church in early life. Aunt Betsy as she was familiarly known will be greatly missed at the home of her son. Funeral was conducted by Rev. Pollock of the M. C. Church South. The children are James, Frank, Chas., Anthony, Delilah Haldiman, Christian Ingerham, Polly Meusch. The foral offering were very beautiful. Burial Sunday afternoon at the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Jamestown. Peace to her Ashes. (California Democrat, 15 April 1915).
Family Members
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James William Dearing
1830–1853
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Rebecca Ann Dearing Pennington
1832–1895
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Stephen M. Dearing
1833–1858
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John E. L. Dearing
1835–1889
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Alexander Winston Dearing
1838–1907
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Infant Dearing
1839–1839
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Infant Son Dearing
1840–1840
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Infant William Dearing
1841–1841
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Anthony D. Dearing
1842–1864
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Doniphan T. Dearing
1846–1890
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Emily L. Dearing Boyles
1849–1871
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