VAN DOREN, Ellen Jane

VAN DOREN, HARGAN, CRUMBLISS, JOHNSTON, MARTIN, TUBBS, POTTER

Posted By: Doris Swingruber (email)
Date: 3/9/2003 at 22:52:40

Ellen Jane Hargan was born in Edinburg, IN, February 20, 1840. Died in Malvern, IA, January 21, 1911. She came with her parents, to Iowa in September 1854, locating at White Cloud. She was married To William Van Doren December 15, 1856. To them were born thirteen cheildren, four whom died in infancy. The nine living children are: Milton Van Doren, Malvern; Clarence Van Doren, Portland, OR; Mrs. Alice Crumbliss, Surprise, NE; Lewis Van Doren, Seward. NE; Mrs. Anna Johnston, Beaver Lodge, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Ella Martin, Malvern; Dr. Frank Van Doren, Pittsburg, PA; Mrs. Fred Tubbs, Cortland, NE; Mrs. Jesse Potter, Salem, OR.
When twelve years of age Mrs. Van Doren was converted and united with the Christian Church, of Edinburg, IN, and to the last days of her life was a faithful and consistent member and died with her faith unshaken, surrounded by those she loved.