OBIT: Leana McFARLAND, 1876, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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DEATH OF A VENERABLE LADY - Mrs. Leana McFarland, wife of Wm. 
McFarland, Esq., after a lingering illness, died in this place, on 
Tuesday 25th April. Mrs. McFarland was one of the oldest residents of 
this county, but was born in Staunton, Va., on the 5th of June, 1803, 
and was married on the 18th of November, 1825, having lived with her 
husband 51 years. She leaves an aged husband, and many decendants. She 
was a kind hearted neighbor, an affectionate wife, a loving mother, and 
she leaves many loving relatives and sympathizing friends. Her remains 
were followed to the Presbyterian cemetery on Thursday, by sorrowing 
relatives and friends.

The Register, Hollidaysburg, Pa., Wednesday, May 3, 1876