"MRS. ELIZABETH (WILLIAMS) SULLIVAN CHURCHMAN
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Churchman, born Nov. 8, 1821, died Feb. 22, 1895. Such are the dates marking the opening and closing of an eventful life. A life, the history of which is always encircled with the halo of purity and usefulness.
Her maiden name was Williams. She was born near Alexandria, Va. and came with her parents to this county when quite young and settled near Brunersburg. For a number of years, she was engaged in teaching school in the vicinity.
She was united in marriage with Samuel C. Sullivan, June 12, 1845. They being the first couple married in Defiance county. Mr. Sullivan was killed by a falling tree on Feb. 11, 1848. Their three children, viz: Mrs. Joshua Domer, Mrs. Fred Chase, and Mrs. Daniel Marckel, all live in this township.
In 1850, she was married to Thos. Churchman. One son, Walter W., was born to them who met his death by drowning in the Tiffin River when about 24 years of age. Mr. Churchman died some years ago, leaving her a widow a second time.
Thus has one of the pioneer ladies left her history. She was very generally respected by all who knew her. During her lifetime, she has been a devoted member of the German Baptist church. The last obsequies were observed at the Dunkard church last Monday. Rev. Hesiton of Van Wert conducted the services. The remains were laid at rest in their cemetery on the Ridge."
(Defiance Democrat, March 1895)
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