LAWRENCE COUNTY OHIO - OBIT: WOLFE, Celia A. (d. 1891)
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                       Obituary of Celia A. Wolfe

                     Ironton Register, May 28, 1891

                        AN OLD CITIZEN'S DEATH.
                           ---------------
                    Scott Town, Ohio; May 25th 1891.

    EDITOR REGISTER--On last Wednesday evening, May 20th 1891, Celia A.
Wolfe, one of the oldest and most respected neighbors of this vicinity,
died suddenly at the age of 85 years, she having been born in Virginia,
Sept. 14 1806.  Mrs. Wolfe was the widow of George F. Wolfe, who died a
few years ago at the advanced age of 93 years.  The writer became
acquainted with these people in the Spring of 1857, and they were
considered old folks then.  The home of Mr. Wolfe, just across the creek
from Scott Town, was known throughout the county by the traveler as one of
the most hospitable homes in the county.  Mr. Wolfe was wont to entertain
his friends and callers with a history of the early days of "Old Virginia,"
and many a night the writer has listened and urged him to tell of his
younger days, until driven off to bed under threat of being caned.
    Six children survive these aged people, five of whom attended her
funeral at the beautiful cemetery near Locust Grove, where her husband is
buried.  One son lives in Illinois and was not present.  A large number of
grandchildren yet survive throughout this county and vicinity, and also
great grandchildren.  The old landmarks are passing away one by one, and
with this family the head of one the oldest families in Lawrence county,
and perhaps one of the best known families in the back portions of the
county.  Two sons of the deceased served during the late war and yet
survive.  One of them, Calvin P. Wolfe, lives at Ironton; the other in
Illinois.  The father of these children, and husband of the deceased,
served in the war of 1812.  Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe were the old time, kind
hearted hospitable people for which Virginians are well known, and their
home was always open to the traveler whether he had money or was penniless.
Sister Wolfe was a member of the M. E. church, and though summoned suddenly,
was prepared for the change that awaits us all sooner or later.
A. FRIEND.



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