Obituary of Nancy M BRIDGES CRAWFORD, Macoupin County Illinois 21 Jan 
1999
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Name of Deceased: CRAWFORD, Nancy M.
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: April 1, 1915 
Obituary: Mrs. Nancy M. CRAWFORD widow, of George D. CRAWFORD died at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. John OLLER in South Otter Township Thursday 
afternoon, March 25th, 1915, aged 81 years, 11 months, and 15 days. Her maiden 
name was Nancy M. BRIDGES. She was born near Edwardsville, Madison county
Illinois, April 28th, 1833. She came with her parents to Macoupin county in early life, 
locating in South Otter where she has had a continuous residence. She was married to 
George D. CRAWFORD, March 28, 1849. Her companion departed this life 27 years 
ago. She leaves to mourn their loss five sons and four daughters who are Rev. William 
J. of Upper Alton, George H. of Salem Oregon, Alonzo B. of Rochester, Ill., and S.S. 
and Grant CRAWFORD of South Otter; Mrs. Wm. HUSON of Hickory Point, Mrs. 
Mary E. BECHTOLD of New Baden, Texas, Mrs. Nancy E. WELCH of Lancaster, 
Mo., and Mrs. John OLLER of South Otter. Funeral services were held at the 
residence Saturday at eleven a.m., conducted by Rev. A.M. STAMPER and interment 
in the Cherry cemetery by the side of her husband. She accepted Christ in early life and 
at the time of her death was a member of Pleasant Dale Baptist church, being a firm 
believer in the doctrines of the church to which she belonged, and was always in her 
place when her health would permit, and especially in her younger days she always 
took an active part in revival services, being able in prayer.


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