Nellie Elijah 1871-1971

ELIJAH, SYLVESTER, MCKIBBON, WELLS

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 10/25/2016 at 09:07:21

28 October 1971 - The North Cedar Press

Graveside services for Mrs. Nellie Elijah, 100, formerly of Clarence, were held Oct. 27 at the Clarence cemetery. Services were conducted Oct. 25 at Loveland, Colo. where Mrs. Elijah has lived for many years. She died there on Oct. 22.

Nellie Sylvester was born in Clarence, Aug. 11, 1871, the daughter of Peter and Katherine McKibbon Sylvester. She was married to Henry Elijah, June 26, 1901 at Clarence. He preceded her in death.

Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Wells, Loveland, Colo.; 4 sons, James, Loveland, Colo.; Harold, North Bend, Nebr.; Ralph, Coopertown, Calif.; and David, Goodland, Kans.; 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.