Allegheny County PA Archives-  Obituaries: Laughlin, Elizabeth, August 19, 1898

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The Messenger Aug. 19, 1898   Another Old Lady Gone

Mrs. Elizabeth Laughlin Dies of Old Age at the Residence of Her Son-in-Law, W. 
H. Furlong.
	Mrs. Elizabeth Laughlin, mother-in-law of W. H. Furlong, died at the 
latter's residence, 843 Eighth avenue, at 5:20 this morning.  The deceased was 
in her 89th year, and died of old age.  She was the mother of 10 children, 
four of whom are living--Mrs. W. H. Furlong and Wm. Laughlin, of Homestead; 
Elias, of Massilon, O., and Alexander, of Coal Valley.  Deceased came to this 
section about 50 years ago, and has lived hereabouts continnously ever since.  
The funeral services will be conducted at the residence of Mr. Furlong on 
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment in Franklin cemetery.

The Messanger August 23, 1898  Leaves 130 Descendants
	Mrs. Elizabeth Laughlin, who was buried last Sunday from the residence 
of her son-in-law, W. H. Furlong, leaves a large number of descendants to 
mourn her departure.  Of a family of ten children six are still living; 51 
grandchilddren, of whom six were her pallbearers, and 75 great grandchildren 
are also among the bereaved.
	Mr. Furlong and wife are very grateful for the sympathy and kindnesses 
showered upon them in their trouble, and desire to thank all who lent 
assistance.  Special mention is made of the pastor and his choir and the 
undertaker for their services.     

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Please note that the obituary says Elizabeth is buried in Franklin Cemetery 
while the Death Record says Homestead.