Mrs. Elizabeth IRVIN, was born in Hardin Co., Ohio, Aug. 22, 1837, died at her home in Opdyke Jan. 31, 1903, of apoplexy. Age 65 years 5 months 9 days.

She came to Illinois with her father's family when she was sixteen years old. Was educated in Ohio and Mt. Vernon, Ill., schools, and taught several terms. While attending school in Mt. Vernon she was converted and joined the M. E. church and has since lived a true Christian life. She was a loving mother, a faithful friend and good neighbor.

She was married to John A. IRVIN in 1862; to this union five children were born.

Her husband and two children, Willie and Charley, preceded her to the better world.

She leaves three children, Mrs. J. C. BROUGHER, Frank and Rose IRVIN, three grandchildren, Irl, Gussie and Hilton BROUGHER, and other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

Source: Mt. Vernon Daily Register
Date: February 1903
Submitted by Sharlet Bigham LaBarbera

Note from Sandy:
I added her maiden name from her Findagrave Memorial.