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Submitted: 4/22/09 • Approved: 4/23/09 • Last Updated: 8/13/15 • R92028-G92027-S3
Sylvia is buried Carleton Cem., according to her death certificate. No gravestone was found for her or Nelson. They are buried in unmarked graves.
Nelson's obituary says he was buried in Bedford. It is logical to believe he is buried with his wife.
Nelson Shumway
Born April 29 1814 in Chester, Meigs Co OH
Died Jun 8 1897
Nelson was the son of Jeremiah Shumway from Maine.
Sylvia Logan Shumway
Born Mar 1, 1833
Died Sep 12, 1914 in Orange Twp.
Parents are James & Louisa Savage Logan.
Nelson and Sylvia were married Jan 19 1860 in Meigs Co OH.
Contributed on 4/22/09 by Schumaker4
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