Northwest History. Obituaries. Ice to Lyt. Lab to Lay. United States.

Northwest History. Obituaries. Ice to Lyt. Lab to Lay. United States.

9/12/28

CHEWELAH WOMAN AGED 99 IS DEAD: Mrs. Margaret Langdon One Of Oldest In Colville Valley.; CHEWELAH WOMAN AGED 99 IS DEAD Mrs. Margaret Langdon One of Oldest in Colville Valley. CHEWELAH, Wash., Sept. 12.-(Special)-Mrs. Margaret Langdon, 99, one of the oldest residents of the Colville valley, died here last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Ford. Mrs. Langdon had been failing in health for the last two years, but was able to be about the house, until three weeks ago. She had resided in Chewelah for more than 25 years. Mrs. Langdon was born in England in 1829 and moved to Canada when 7 years of age. Up until her health began failing she was widely known through this section for her efficient knitting of lace and other needlework. Her eyesight had been exceptionally good. At the age of 97 she assisted with the housework and did considerable sewing. Surviving are a son, James Langdon, Portland, and four daughters, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Ina Hart, Nebraska; Mrs. Marie Hawk and Mrs. Ella Dore, Spokane. All the daghters were at the bedside of their mother. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Mrs. Margaret Langdons

Colville valley

Oldest resident

Efficient knitting

Surviving are

James Langdon

Four daughters

Mrs. Ford

Mrs. Ina Hart

Mrs. MArie Hawk

Mrs. Ella Dore

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United States -- Ice to Lyt -- 20th century

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