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About Alvina Landon
Alvira’s obituary: Jerseyville Republican, 11 Mar. 1904: Mrs. Alvira Landon was the daughter of Zopher and Alice Cory and was born in Bridport, Vermont 30 May 1814. She died at her home 5 Mar. 1904, 90 years old. Early in girlhood she was converted and baptized in Lake Champlain. She married William Cowen and two sons were born: Edwin and Albert, both died in infancy.
In 1833 she moved to Illinois, her parents coming later. She was one of the earliest settlers. 30 Mar. 1837 she married William D. Landon of Jerseyville who died 11 Feb. 1873. The children who blest this union were: three who are deceased; Edwin, Oscar and Truman; seven who survive; Austin of Virden; Horace of Auburn; William D. of Jerseyville; Mrs. B.F. Workman of Auburn; Mrs. Mary Cowen, Mrs. Emma L. Everts and Mrs. T.S. Chapman of Jerseyville. When she came west she joined Lebanon Baptist church and in Oct. 1884 transferred to Baptist church in Jerseyville. Leaves seven children, one brother, Perry Cory of Kane; 33 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
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Headstone: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=23416553
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Alvina Landon's Timeline
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May 30, 1814
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Bridport, Addison County, Vermont, United States
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1837
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December 23, 1839
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Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, United States
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1840
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Jersey, IL, United States
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1841
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Jersey County Illinois, USA
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1852
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1856
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1863
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