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Note: N7 Source of middle name, date of birth, CONFLICTING LOCATION (near Simpson Store, Washington County, Pennsylvania) OF BIRTH, date of marriage, CONFLICTING DATE (June) OF DEATH , location of death and location of burial from 'Cherie's Family' GEDCOM file.
Date of death and date of marriage (December 24) from Sprowls history book of Opal Dague Winnett.
Given name (Jane) and married surname (Sprowls) from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, Thomas B. Sprowls and Rebecca J. Ealy, 25 Dec 1895, Book 6, Page 347, No. 2086, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VF3M-P7V, accessed 10 Dec 2013
Given name (Jane) and married surname (Sprowls) from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, Jacob S. (sic) Sprowls and Minnie Henry, 25 Apr 1900, page 310, No. 3060, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VF3L-KNS, accessed 11 Dec 2013
Given name (Jane), maiden surname (Wise) and status (not deceased) in March, 1904, from the obituary of Simon Sprowls - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, March 17, 1904
Given name (Jane), married surname (Sprowls), residence (Claysville) and status (not deceased) in January, 1926, from the obituary of Supler J. Wise - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 28, 1926
Given name (Jane), maiden surname (Wise), residence (dead) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in December, 1932, from Washington County Marriage Book 28, 1932, John C. Cary and Ella Shaw, Washington County Court House, Washington, Pennsylvania, No. 45081, page 450
Given name (Jane), maiden surname (Wise) and married surname (Sprowls) from the obituary of Mary M. Flynn - "The Washington Observer" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 8, 1947, page 2
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1850 (October 29) census data from the census images for Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 358A - image 11 - line 3) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 3 years old. She is lsited as having been born in Pennsylvania. She was living with her parents and sister, Mary Ellen. Her given name is listed as "Elizabeth" in this census.
1860 (July 21) census data from the census images for Morris Township (Post Office-Days Store), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 74 - Image 406 - line 1) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 13 years old and had attended school within the year. She was living with her parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Elisabeth J" in this census.
1870 (August 19) census data from the census images for East Finley Township (Post Office-Claysville), Washington County, Pennsylvania (Page 22 - Image 22 - line 28) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 20 years old, keeping house and born in Pennsylvania. She was living with her husband and 1 daughter, Mary. Her given name is listed as "Jane" in this census.
1880 (June 17) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 244 - page 21 - image 21- line 12) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 32 years old, at home and living with her husband, 3 sons and 4 daughters. She was born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Elizabeth J" in this census.
1900 (June 21) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 145 - sheet 12A - image 23 - line 13) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 52 years old and the mother of 12 children, 11 of whom were living. She was born in June, 1847, and had been married for 30 years. She was living with her husband, a son and four daughters on a farm which was owned free of any mortgage. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Elizabeth J" in this census.
1910 (May 12) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 196 - sheet 8B - image 17 - line 69) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was a 62 year old farmer, working as an employer on a general farm. She was the mother of 12 children, 11 of whom were living. She was a widow and was living with her son, 2 daughters and a grandson on the East Finley-Enon Road on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name is listed as "Jane" in this census.
1920 (January 15) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 175 - sheet 4B - Image 8 - line 97) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was a 72 year old farm manager, working on a general farm on her own account. She was widowed and living with her son, her daughter, 1 grandson and 1 granddaughter on the East Finley Road on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name is listed as "Jane" in this census.
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Passes away in the home of daughter at Claysville after stroke of Paralysis, Funeral Services Sunday.
Claysville, Jan 24.- Mrs. Jane Wise Sprowls, aged 82 years, died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo McGlumphy, in Wayne Street here this morning at 9:45 o'clock. She had suffered a stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Sprowls was the daughter of John and Margaret Supler Wise and was born near Simpson Store. She married Simon Sprowls on December 25, 1868. He died 26 years ago. Mrs. Sprowls was the last charter member of the Valley Methodist-Episcopal church, of near Simpson store. She had made her home in that community until seven years ago, when she moved to Washington, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Ella Shaw. She leaves nine children, 39 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.
The children surviving are: Mrs. M. J. Flynn, of Washington; Mrs. M. E. Ealy of Claysville, Mrs. S. A. Dagg (sic) of Washington RD6, Mrs. Ella Shaw of Washington, Mrs. Nellie (sic) Porter of Nineveh RD, Mrs. Effie Huffman of Graysville, Mrs. Sofia Barker of Washington, Jacob Sprowls of West Finley and Mrs. George (sic) McGlumphy, of Claysville.
Two brothers and a sister are surviving as follows: T. H. Wise, of Huntington W.Va, L. S. Wise of Time and Mrs. Mary Huffman of Time.
Funeral services will be held in the home of her daughter, Mrs. McGlumphy, of Wayne Street, Sunday, January 26, in charge of Rev. O.S. Fowler, pastor of the Claysville Presbyterian Church, followed by further services in the Fairmont United Brethren church, in charge of Rev. John Winwood. Interment will be in the Fairmount Cemetery.
Source - Patty Harris (hrfrosty@aol.com)
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MRS. JANE W. SPROWLS
Mrs. Jane Wise Sprowls, widow of Simon Sprowls, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo McGlumphy, of Claysville, Friday, January 24, aged 82 years, following a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Sprowls was a daughter of John and Margaret Supler Wise, and was born in Morris township, this county. She was united in marriage with Simon Sprowls, December 25, 1868, and they resided on a farm near Simpson's Store. His death occurred 26 years ago. She was the last charter member of the Valley M. E. church. Nine children survive: Mrs. M. J. Flynn, Mrs. Ella Shaw, Mrs. Sophia Barker, of Washington; Mrs. M. E. Ealy and Mrs. George (sic) McGlumphy, of Claysville; Mrs. S. A. Dague, of Washington, R. D. 6; Mrs. Nellie (sic) Porter, of near Nineveh; Mrs. Essie Huffman, Graysville, and Jacob Sprowls, West Finley. She also leaves two brothers and a sister, T. H. Wise, Huntington, W. Va., L. S. Wise and Mrs. Mary Huffman, Time, this county; also 39 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Fairmount United Brethren church, conducted by Rev. John Winwood. Interment in the church cemetery.
Source - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 30, 1930
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Last Will and Testament
In the Name of God, Amen
I, Jane Sprowls widow of Simon Sprowls Decd of East Finley Tp. County of Washington and State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, hereby revoking any will or wills heretofore made by me.
First. I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid and satisfied, as soon as conveniently may be, after my decease.
Second I give devise and bequeath to my son Jacob Sprowls one hundred and twenty five ($125.00) dollars to be paid him by my executors.
Third I give devise and bequeath to my daughters Essie and Alta my dishes.
Fourth I give devise and bequeath to my son Fred, and my two daughters Essie and Alta my bed clothes and bedding.
Fifth I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Essie my organ.
Sixth I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Alta sewing machine, bureau and locker.
Seventh after the above bequeaths are taken out I order and direct that all the rest and residue of my estate real, personal or mixed be equally divided among my six following children, Ma?, T. B. Sprowls, Ella Shaw, Fred Sprowls, Nannie Porter, Essie V. Sprowls and Alta Sprowls.
I do hereby make, constitute and appoint my two Sons T. B. and Fred Sprowls to be Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.
In Witness Whereof, I, Jane Sprowls the Testator above named, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the Thirteenth of January in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ?.
Jane Sprowls
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Jane Sprowls the testator as and for her Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names at her request ? thereto, in nthe presence of the said Testator , and of each other.
John L. Hughes
David L. Sprowls
Source - Attachment to Louis Sprowls letter dated February 20, 2004
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Monument located in Fairmount Cemetery, East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
JANE
HIS WIFE
BORN
JUNE 27, 1847
DIED
JAN. 25, 1930
MOTHER
(NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH INFORMATION FOUND IN ANOTHER SOURCE)
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The following information is found at the Washington County PAGenWeb Genealogy Project - Cemeteries - Fairmount Cemetery, Contributed by Karen Hucko, http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/cemetery/fairmount.html:
Last Name: Sprowls
First Name: Jane
Spouse: Simon Sprowls
Parents: Wise
Date of Birth: 27 June 1847 Date of Death: 25 Jan 1930 (NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH INFORMATION FOUND IN ANOTHER SOURCE)
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