Rainstown: At noon, Saturday, Dec. 27, Mrs. Rebecca Harland passed away after three weeks' illness from enlargement of the heart. She was the daughter of Michael and Anna Etter and was born near Little Walnut church, in Putnam County, Jan. 22, 1835. At the age of 21, she was married to James Simpson Harland and these two young people with scarcely any capital except industry, energy and perseverance bravely faced the responsibilities of life. Success crowned their efforts and with a few years they had purchased a farm where they made their home until they moved to Hendricks County 31 years ago. Two of their children, James and Orville, died in infancy. Miss Serena died soon after their removal here and a few years later, Thomas died, leaving a young wife and son. Those remaining are Mrs. Alice Carmichael, of Putnam County, Mrs. Mary Blacketer, of Bellemore, Mrs. Martha Ward, of Haughville, and Mrs. Laura May, Jacob and Catherine Harland of this place. There are 20 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Morris, of Missouri, and Mrs. Harland, of Illinois; also her aged husband is left to mourn his loss. Fifty-six years ago, Mrs. Harland united with the Brethren or Dunkard church and she remained a faithful member until her death. Seven years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Harland celebrated their golden wedding with a dinner in the grove near their home. Monday, Dec. 29, Rev. Goshorn, of Ladoga, conducted the funeral at the home. The choir from the M. E. church of Pittsboro sang some of her favorite songs after which the body was laid to rest in the K. of P. cemetery at Lizton.
Rainstown: At noon, Saturday, Dec. 27, Mrs. Rebecca Harland passed away after three weeks' illness from enlargement of the heart. She was the daughter of Michael and Anna Etter and was born near Little Walnut church, in Putnam County, Jan. 22, 1835. At the age of 21, she was married to James Simpson Harland and these two young people with scarcely any capital except industry, energy and perseverance bravely faced the responsibilities of life. Success crowned their efforts and with a few years they had purchased a farm where they made their home until they moved to Hendricks County 31 years ago. Two of their children, James and Orville, died in infancy. Miss Serena died soon after their removal here and a few years later, Thomas died, leaving a young wife and son. Those remaining are Mrs. Alice Carmichael, of Putnam County, Mrs. Mary Blacketer, of Bellemore, Mrs. Martha Ward, of Haughville, and Mrs. Laura May, Jacob and Catherine Harland of this place. There are 20 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Morris, of Missouri, and Mrs. Harland, of Illinois; also her aged husband is left to mourn his loss. Fifty-six years ago, Mrs. Harland united with the Brethren or Dunkard church and she remained a faithful member until her death. Seven years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Harland celebrated their golden wedding with a dinner in the grove near their home. Monday, Dec. 29, Rev. Goshorn, of Ladoga, conducted the funeral at the home. The choir from the M. E. church of Pittsboro sang some of her favorite songs after which the body was laid to rest in the K. of P. cemetery at Lizton.
Family Members
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Alice A. Harlan Carmichael
1857–1927
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Jacob Franklin Harlan
1859–1926
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Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Harlan Ward
1861–1936
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James H. Harlan
1864–1885
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Mary Ellen Harlan Blacketer
1866–1935
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Thomas M Harlan
1869–1895
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Laura Jane Harlan May
1872–1942
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Cyrena A. Harland
1874–1893
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George O. Harlan
1877–1881
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Rebecca Katherine "Katy" Harlan Klepper
1883–1942
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