The Skaggs-Files

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941

Name: Louisa McKinley
Spouse Name: Elbert Oliver
Marriage Date: 1 May 1853
Marriage County: Morgan


Source Title 1: Morgan County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 to 1920 Inclusive V.
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located County Clerks Off
Book: C-C
OS Page: 35
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Louisa filed for Elbert's pension: Nov 25, 1868
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Burial:

Mrs. Louisa Oliver

Miss Louisa McKinley was born in Clark County, Indiana, Aug. 18, 1833, and died at Grand Island, NE, January 8, 1918, aged 84 years, 4 months and 10 days.
She was married to Mr. Elbert Oliver, May 1, 1852, in Morgan County, Indiana. To this union were born ten children, eight of whom are still living, one daughter, Mrs. A. Hicks, having died ten years ago at Indianapolis, Ind.
Mrs. Oliver united with the Methodist Episcopal church when but a young girl and lived a consistent Christian life to the end. She was one of those old time Methodists whose memory are still cherished by those who can appreciate such fervernt spirituality. She was an ardent supporter of her faith and was ever ready to defend it at all hazards.
She moved with her husband to Missouri in 1879 and then to Nebraska, homesteading near Beaver City, in Furnas County, in 1884. In 1885 they moved to Hayes County.
She is survived by five daughters and three sons; Mrs. James H. McClintock, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Long Copeland, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Arthur Langele, Salem, Oregon; Mrs. Geo. Graves, Olney Springs, CO; Mrs. A. Rossmiller, Palisade, NE; J. W. Oliver, Franklin, Ind.; M. L. Oliver, Kootina, Idaho; Charles R. Oliver, Eufrata, Wash. Besides these there are twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty-three great grand children who survive her.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the many friends who assisted us in any way during our recent sad bereavement when our beloved mother was laid to rest.
Mrs. A. Rossmiller
Mrs. Geo. Graves

Note: Mrs A. Hicks (Mary Anne Oliver)
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Louise and Elbert was married 59 years and had 10 children.