Wayne County Press
17 January 17, 1901

was born January 18th, 1815, near Salem , Columbia county, Ohio. Came to Illinois in July, 1852. Was married to Henry B. Rankin Salem, Ohio, April 7th, 1836. To this union were born 8 children, 6 sons and 2 daughters, 3 sons and 1 daughter surviving her to mourn their loss, while a husband, 3 sons and 1 daughter precede her to the better land. She was kind and loving to her family and loved by all who knew her. She resided on the same farm for 48 years. . Funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Rogers.