Progressive Age July 1, 1857 Wednesday
Died at the residence of Geo. BAGNALL in Roscoe on Sunday the 21st Miss Lucy FARNAM, aged 22 years old.

Progressive Age July 1, 1857 Wednesday
In Keene, on Tuesday, June 9th Sophia SPRAGUE, consort of John Sprague, aged 63 years, 8 months and 15 days. The deceased was born in Londonderry Co., N. H. on the 23rd of September, 1793, where, also she was married to her now bereaved husband; shortly after which they removed to Ohio and settled in Keene, Coshocton Co, where they have ever since resided and are among the oldest residents. The deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew her, as an affectionate wife, a fond and indulgent mother, and a kind sympathizing neighbor – She leaves a husband, five sons, two daughters and an entire community to mourn her loss.

Progressive Age July 22, 1857 Wednesday
Died at his residence near Lewisville, Nicholas BIRD, aged about 55 years. The deceased was a native or Ireland and immigrated to New York about the year 1821, and in 1834 became a citizen of this county. The

Progressive Age July 22, 1857 Wednesday
July 8, near Van Buren, Miss. Jane ANDERSON, daughter of James and Ann Anderson aged 29 years and 6 months. The Parents and Brothers have been bereft of an affectionate daughter; while many friends are left to mourn the loss; yet her consistent and virtuous life have left the evidence that her death was happy and hopeful. Trusting in Christ as her Redeemer she left this world of sorrow without regret in exchange for one that is glorious and eternal.

Progressive Age Oct 28, 1857 Wednesday
Joseph B. CROWLEY one of Coshocton Volunteers in the Mexican War died in Lewisville on Saturday the 24th. His funeral was attended by two military companies of this place on Sunday. Although it was a very wet disagreeable day his funeral was largely attended.

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Norma Karter
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