Daniel married Martha J. Conover, daughter of Robert Franklin Conover and Millie Blunt, on 3-Oct-1883 at Gage County, Nebraska.

     Dorothy Blunt was the daughter of Daniel Boone Blunt and Martha J. Conover.

     Fred Blunt was the son of Daniel Boone Blunt and Martha J. Conover.

      Robert M. Conover was born on 22-Sep-1865. He was the son of Robert Franklin Conover and Millie Blunt. Robert married Elizabeth Garrison on 25-Oct-1885 at Gage County, Nebraska. Robert M. Conover died on 4-Apr-1889 at age 23.

     Elizabeth married Robert M. Conover, son of Robert Franklin Conover and Millie Blunt, on 25-Oct-1885 at Gage County, Nebraska.
     Elizabeth Garrison was also known as Libby Garrison.

     Mamie Conover was the daughter of Robert M. Conover and Elizabeth Garrison. Mamie married Earl D. Kenney on 22-Dec-1909 at Gage County, Nebraska.

     Earl married Mamie Conover, daughter of Robert M. Conover and Elizabeth Garrison, on 22-Dec-1909 at Gage County, Nebraska.

     Guy Conover was the son of Robert M. Conover and Elizabeth Garrison. Guy married Mabel Lillian Sunderland on 22-Jan-1914 at Gage County, Nebraska.

     Mabel married Guy Conover, son of Robert M. Conover and Elizabeth Garrison, on 22-Jan-1914 at Gage County, Nebraska.

      Isaac Garrison was born circa 1850 at Indiana. He was the son of John Garrison and Mary (Unknown). Isaac married Susie M. Conover, daughter of Robert Franklin Conover and Millie Blunt, on 29-Sep-1885 at Gage County, Nebraska.

      Alice McFarland was born in May-1871. Alice married Marshal Conover, son of Robert Franklin Conover and Millie Blunt, on 7-Feb-1894 at Gage County, Nebraska.

      Howard Conover was born in Apr-1895. He was the son of Marshal Conover and Alice McFarland. Howard married Adeline Waters on 4-Sep-1920 at Gage County, Nebraska.

     Adeline married Howard Conover, son of Marshal Conover and Alice McFarland, on 4-Sep-1920 at Gage County, Nebraska.

      Mildred Conover was born in Aug-1899. She was the daughter of Marshal Conover and Alice McFarland.

     Lizzie married Marshal Conover, son of Robert Franklin Conover and Millie Blunt, on 17-May-1923 at Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

      Johnie J. Conover was born on 11-Mar-1872 at Mason County, Illinois. He was the son of Robert Franklin Conover and Millie Blunt. Johnie J. Conover died on 15-Oct-1876 at age 4.

      Charles I. Conover was born on 28-Oct-1873 at Mason County, Illinois. He was the son of Robert Franklin Conover and Millie Blunt. Charles I. Conover died on 25-Jun-1874.

      Jane R. Thompson was born in 1850. She was the daughter of William Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Conover.

      William W. Thompson was born in 1853. He was the son of William Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Conover.

      Robert S. Thompson was born in 1855. He was the son of William Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Conover.

     Marshall Thompson was the son of William Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Conover.

     Howard Thompson was the son of Marshall Thompson.

     Clarence Thompson was the son of Marshall Thompson.

      Sarah Elizabeth Thompson was born in 1859. She was the daughter of William Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Conover.

      Joanna Thompson was born in 1863. She was the daughter of William Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Conover.
     Joanna Thompson was also known as Joan Thompson.

      Anna Lincoln Conover was born on 13-Jul-1860. She was the daughter of William Henry Conover and Martha L. Outten. Anna married Benjamin F. Henry on 24-Apr-1879 at Garnett, Anderson County, Kansas. Anna Lincoln Conover died on 2-Jan-1922 at age 61.

      Benjamin F. Henry was born on 23-Aug-1849. Benjamin married Anna Lincoln Conover, daughter of William Henry Conover and Martha L. Outten, on 24-Apr-1879 at Garnett, Anderson County, Kansas. Benjamin F. Henry died on 26-Nov-1926 at age 77.

      Mabel Henry was born in Mar-1880 at Kansas. She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Henry and Anna Lincoln Conover. Mabel married Charles Ott.

     Charles married Mabel Henry, daughter of Benjamin F. Henry and Anna Lincoln Conover.

      Estelle Henry was born in Jan-1883 at Kansas. She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Henry and Anna Lincoln Conover.

      William R/ Henry was born in Nov-1885 at Kansas. He was the son of Benjamin F. Henry and Anna Lincoln Conover. William married Aileen Smith.

     Aileen married William R/ Henry, son of Benjamin F. Henry and Anna Lincoln Conover.

      Alta Henry was born on 9-Sep-1899 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Henry and Anna Lincoln Conover. Alta married Arthur W. Savage.

     Arthur married Alta Henry, daughter of Benjamin F. Henry and Anna Lincoln Conover.

      Hattie J. Conover was born on 10-Aug-1864. She was the daughter of William Henry Conover and Martha L. Outten. Hattie J. Conover died on 7-May-1879 at age 14.

      Luther William Conover was born on 26-Aug-1867 at Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. He was the son of William Henry Conover and Martha L. Outten. Luther married Helen Maria Stribling on 16-Oct-1886. Luther married Helen Maria Stribling on 16-Oct-1888 at Cass County, Illinois. Luther William Conover died on 2-Oct-1935 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 68.
     

      Helen Maria Stribling was born on 28-Nov-1867 at Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. Helen married Luther William Conover, son of William Henry Conover and Martha L. Outten, on 16-Oct-1886. Helen married Luther William Conover, son of William Henry Conover and Martha L. Outten, on 16-Oct-1888 at Cass County, Illinois. Helen Maria Stribling died on 8-Oct-1933 at age 65.

      Luther Harold Conover was born on 17-Jul-1889 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of Luther William Conover and Helen Maria Stribling. Luther married Julia Gilbert, daughter of Oliver Gilbert and Alice (Unknown), circa 1909. Luther Harold Conover and Julia Gilbert were divorced. Luther married Mary Bobbit. Luther Harold Conover died on 29-Nov-1936 at Providence Hospital, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, at age 47.
      He resided at at La Mesa, Dona Ana, New Mexico.

      Julia Gilbert was born circa 1890 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Oliver Gilbert and Alice (Unknown). Julia married Luther Harold Conover, son of Luther William Conover and Helen Maria Stribling, circa 1909. Julia Gilbert and Luther Harold Conover were divorced.
     Julia Gilbert was also known as Julie Gilbert.

      George Stribling Conover was born on 24-Jun-1891 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of Luther William Conover and Helen Maria Stribling. George married Louisa Herm. George married Stella Griffon circa 1923. George Stribling Conover died on 20-Oct-1939 at age 48.
     

     Louisa married George Stribling Conover, son of Luther William Conover and Helen Maria Stribling.
     Louisa Herm was also known as Louise Kleppinger.

      Helen Martha Conover was born on 8-Jun-1893 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Luther William Conover and Helen Maria Stribling. Helen married Edward Morris II, son of Edward Morris and Helen Louise Swift, on 31-May-1916.

      Edward Morris II was born on 6-Mar-1893 at Illinois. He was the son of Edward Morris and Helen Louise Swift. Edward married Helen Martha Conover, daughter of Luther William Conover and Helen Maria Stribling, on 31-May-1916. Edward Morris II died in Jun-1972 his last known address was at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, according to the Social Security Death Index.

      Martha L. Conover was born on 20-Jul-1872. She was the daughter of William Henry Conover and Martha L. Outten. Martha L. Conover died on 31-Aug-1872.

      Harry Higginson Conover was born on 11-Jan-1886 at Illinois. He was the son of William Henry Conover and Elizabeth A. Higginson. Harry married Frances Dell Chittick, daughter of George W. Chittick and Nettie Carney, on 26-Dec-1907 at Cass County, Illinois. Harry Higginson Conover died on 14-Jun-1959 at age 73. Harry was buried at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Cass County, Illinois.
     

      Frances Dell Chittick was born on 6-Feb-1889 at Illinois. She was the daughter of George W. Chittick and Nettie Carney. Frances married Harry Higginson Conover, son of William Henry Conover and Elizabeth A. Higginson, on 26-Dec-1907 at Cass County, Illinois. Frances Dell Chittick died on 3-Dec-1944 at age 55. Frances was buried at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Cass County, Illinois.

      Elizabeth Annette Conover was born on 5-Dec-1908 at Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Harry Higginson Conover and Frances Dell Chittick. Elizabeth married Frank Alvin Bruno on 20-Feb-1949 at Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. Elizabeth Annette Conover died on 29-Sep-2007 at Virginia, Cass County, Illinois, at age 98.
     

VIRGINIA - Elizabeth A. "Betty" Bruno, 98 years, of Virginia died Saturday evening, Sept. 29, 2007, at her residence.

She was born Dec. 5, 1908, in Virginia, the daughter of Harry H. and Frances Chittick Conover. She married Frank Alvin Bruno on Feb. 20, 1949, in Virginia; he preceded her in death on June 22, 1974.

She is survived by a niece, Carol Anne Cota of Springfield; two nephews, Herbert C. Snow (wife, Linda) of Virginia and the Rev. Harold Edwin Snow (wife, Kathy) of Chattanooga, Tenn; three great-nieces; four great-nephews; four great-great-nieces; four great-great-nephews; two great-great-great-nieces and -nephews; a cousin; and several caregivers who provided home health services. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Kathleen Snow.

Mrs. Bruno was a 1926 graduate of Virginia High School and studied at Penn Hall in Chambersburg, Pa., Milwaukee-Downer College and graduated from Simmons College in Boston with a bachelor of science degree in 1931. She was employed 14 years as a librarian for Lincoln Library, serving in many capacities.

She was a member of Virginia United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, and United Methodist Women, where she held several offices both locally and at the conference level. She also was a member of Beardstown Chapter GU of the PEO Sisterhood, a charter member of the friends of Virginia Memorial Public Library, the Vachel Lindsay Association and Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at Virginia United Methodist Church, with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday.

Memorial gifts are suggested to Virginia United Methodist Church or Virginia Memorial Public Library Book Fund.

Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.

Published in The State Journal-Register on 10/1/2007.

      Frank Alvin Bruno was born on 17-Jun-1896. Frank married Elizabeth Annette Conover, daughter of Harry Higginson Conover and Frances Dell Chittick, on 20-Feb-1949 at Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. Frank Alvin Bruno died on 22-Jun-1974 at age 78.

      Virginia Kathleen Conover was born on 17-May-1911 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Harry Higginson Conover and Frances Dell Chittick. Virginia married Herbert Anderson Snow on 21-Aug-1934 at Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri. Virginia Kathleen Conover died on 12-Aug-1986 at age 75.
     In the census on 3-Apr-1930 Virginia Kathleen Conover was named Kathleen Conover.

      Herbert Anderson Snow was born on 9-Mar-1905. Herbert married Virginia Kathleen Conover, daughter of Harry Higginson Conover and Frances Dell Chittick, on 21-Aug-1934 at Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri. Herbert Anderson Snow died on 29-Nov-1985 at age 80.

      Aura Sarah Gibson was born on 24-Dec-1857. Aura married Samuel Luther Smith, son of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover, on 25-Feb-1880 at Monmouth County, Illinois. Aura Sarah Gibson died on 27-Feb-1933 at age 75. Aura was buried after 27-Feb-1933 at Chariton, Iowa.

      Nina Amelia Smith was born on 2-May-1882. She was the daughter of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson. Nina married James Henry Harding on 12-Nov-1899 at Lucas County, Iowa. Nina Amelia Smith died on 19-Jan-1950 at age 67.

      James Henry Harding was born on 9-Oct-1869. James married Nina Amelia Smith, daughter of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson, on 12-Nov-1899 at Lucas County, Iowa. James Henry Harding died on 19-Aug-1940 at age 70.

      Lester Frank Smith was born on 22-Jan-1885. He was the son of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson. Lester married Daisy Marie Pickerell on 20-Nov-1905 at Lucas County, Iowa. Lester Frank Smith died on 13-Nov-1969 at age 84.

      Daisy Marie Pickerell was born on 12-Mar-1887. Daisy married Lester Frank Smith, son of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson, on 20-Nov-1905 at Lucas County, Iowa. Daisy Marie Pickerell died in Aug-1967 at age 80.

      Maud Ethel Smith was born on 17-Mar-1886. She was the daughter of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson. Maud married Orlo Alpheus Bartholomew on 6-Jun-1908 at Lucas County, Iowa. Maud Ethel Smith died on 13-Apr-1969 at age 83.

      Orlo Alpheus Bartholomew was born on 3-Jan-1878. Orlo married Maud Ethel Smith, daughter of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson, on 6-Jun-1908 at Lucas County, Iowa. Orlo Alpheus Bartholomew died on 12-Dec-1960 at age 82.

      Charles Luther Smith was born on 9-Jul-1889. He was the son of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson. Charles married Ethel Fuller. Charles married Helen Sizer. Charles Luther Smith died on 17-Feb-1974 at age 84.

     Ethel married Charles Luther Smith, son of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson. Ethel Fuller died on 24-Aug-1948.

     Helen married Charles Luther Smith, son of Samuel Luther Smith and Aura Sarah Gibson.

      Fletcher Smith was born on 25-Dec-1859 at McLean County, Illinois. He was the son of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover. Fletcher married Mary Eliabeth Rusk on 29-Dec-1881 at Warren County, Illinois. Fletcher Smith died on 5-Mar-1946 at age 86. Fletcher was buried after 5-Mar-1946 at Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois.

      Mary Eliabeth Rusk was born on 7-Sep-1861. Mary married Fletcher Smith, son of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover, on 29-Dec-1881 at Warren County, Illinois. Mary Eliabeth Rusk died on 12-Jul-1929 at age 67. Mary was buried after 12-Jul-1929 at Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois.

      Jane Elizabeth Smith was born on 10-Oct-1883. She was the daughter of Fletcher Smith and Mary Eliabeth Rusk. Jane married Neal D. McClanahan on 24-Jun-1909 at Warren County, Illinois.

      Neal D. McClanahan was born on 15-Oct-1882. Neal married Jane Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Fletcher Smith and Mary Eliabeth Rusk, on 24-Jun-1909 at Warren County, Illinois.

      Chester James Smith was born on 15-Sep-1885. He was the son of Fletcher Smith and Mary Eliabeth Rusk. Chester married Orma Archer Innis on 5-Oct-1911 at Rush County, Indiana. Chester James Smith died on 30-Sep-1947 at age 62.

      Orma Archer Innis was born on 9-Jun-1887. Orma married Chester James Smith, son of Fletcher Smith and Mary Eliabeth Rusk, on 5-Oct-1911 at Rush County, Indiana.

      William Glen Smith was born on 28-Nov-1887. He was the son of Fletcher Smith and Mary Eliabeth Rusk. William Glen Smith died on 30-Jun-1980 at age 92.

      Raymond Edwin Smith was born on 5-Jul-1890. He was the son of Fletcher Smith and Mary Eliabeth Rusk. Raymond married Pauline G. Stout on 3-Oct-1916 at Warren County, Illinois. Raymond Edwin Smith died on 24-Aug-1967 at age 77.

      Pauline G. Stout was born on 24-Jun-1888. Pauline married Raymond Edwin Smith, son of Fletcher Smith and Mary Eliabeth Rusk, on 3-Oct-1916 at Warren County, Illinois.

      Lillian A. Walden was born on 17-Dec-1905. She died on 17-Oct-1984 at age 78.

      Mary Ann Smith was born on 6-Jul-1861 at Lexington, McLean County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover. Mary married Herbert William Gridley, son of Walter Gridley and Louisa Godfrey, on 3-Feb-1881 at Kirkwood, Warren County, Illinois. Mary Ann Smith died on 14-Jan-1954 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa, at age 92. Mary was buried after 14-Jan-1954 at Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa.

      Herbert William Gridley was born on 4-Mar-1858 at Hockworthy, Devon, England. He was the son of Walter Gridley and Louisa Godfrey. Herbert married Mary Ann Smith, daughter of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover, on 3-Feb-1881 at Kirkwood, Warren County, Illinois. Herbert William Gridley died on 20-Nov-1940 at Iowa at age 82. Herbert was buried after 20-Nov-1940 at Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa.

      Ralph Godfey Gridley was born on 9-Apr-1884. He was the son of Herbert William Gridley and Mary Ann Smith. Ralph married Carolyn A. Johnson on 18-Feb-1909 at Montgomery County, Iowa. Ralph Godfey Gridley died on 14-Feb-1961 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa, at age 76; ssdi has Feb. 1968.

      Carolyn A. Johnson was born on 17-Feb-1887. Carolyn married Ralph Godfey Gridley, son of Herbert William Gridley and Mary Ann Smith, on 18-Feb-1909 at Montgomery County, Iowa. Carolyn A. Johnson died on 13-Nov-1980 at age 93.

      Rolland Charles Gridley was born on 20-Jun-1888 at Kirkwood, Montgomery County, Illinois. He was the son of Herbert William Gridley and Mary Ann Smith. Rolland married Vera Lucina Jackson on 25-Nov-1906 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa. Rolland Charles Gridley died on 4-Apr-1961 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, at age 72.
     He was also known as Rollin Gridley.

      Vera Lucina Jackson was born on 13-Sep-1890 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa. Vera married Rolland Charles Gridley, son of Herbert William Gridley and Mary Ann Smith, on 25-Nov-1906 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa. Vera Lucina Jackson died on 7-Jun-1977 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, at age 86.

      Harold Edmond Gridley was born on 14-Apr-1892 at Iowa. He was the son of Herbert William Gridley and Mary Ann Smith. Harold married Hazel Lucille Mann on 26-Jun-1912 at Montgomery County, Iowa.

      Hazel Lucille Mann was born on 25-Nov-1892 at Iowa. Hazel married Harold Edmond Gridley, son of Herbert William Gridley and Mary Ann Smith, on 26-Jun-1912 at Montgomery County, Iowa. Hazel Lucille Mann died in Nov-1925.

      Lawrence Walter Gridley was born on 31-Jul-1894. He was the son of Herbert William Gridley and Mary Ann Smith. Lawrence Walter Gridley died on 26-Jul-1918 at age 23; during WWI.

      Rev. Charles L. Smith was born on 1-Oct-1863 at McLean County, Illinois. He was the son of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover. Rev. Charles L. Smith died on 24-Apr-1889 at age 25; after being kicked by a horse. Charles was buried after 24-Apr-1889 at Center Grove Cemetery, Kirkwood, Warren County, Illinois.

      Harriet May Smith was born on 31-Dec-1865 at Warren County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover. Harriet married Smith Armstrong in Sep-1889 at Vernon County, Missouri. Harriet May Smith died on 6-Jan-1926 at age 60. Harriet was buried after 6-Jan-1926 at Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa.

      Smith Armstrong was born on 4-Aug-1865 at Missouri. Smith married Harriet May Smith, daughter of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover, in Sep-1889 at Vernon County, Missouri. Smith was buried in 1895 at Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, Vernon County, Missouri. He died in 1895.

      Ethelda Amelia Armstrong was born on 11-May-1892. She was the daughter of Smith Armstrong and Harriet May Smith. Ethelda married Henry Filson Tyler on 26-Nov-1913 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa.

      Henry Filson Tyler was born on 28-Dec-1890. Henry married Ethelda Amelia Armstrong, daughter of Smith Armstrong and Harriet May Smith, on 26-Nov-1913 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa.

      Lorena Armstrong was born in 1895. She was the daughter of Smith Armstrong and Harriet May Smith. Lorena Armstrong died in 1897; diptheria.

      Edmond Jay Smith was born on 4-Dec-1867 at Warren County, Illinois. He was the son of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover. Edmond married Clara Ellen Lester on 3-Dec-1896 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa. Edmond Jay Smith died on 4-Apr-1952 at age 84. Edmond was buried after 4-Apr-1952 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

      Clara Ellen Lester was born on 29-May-1877 at Iowa. Clara married Edmond Jay Smith, son of William Jefferson Smith and Susan Amelia Conover, on 3-Dec-1896 at Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa. Clara Ellen Lester died on 5-Sep-1929 at age 52. Clara was buried after 5-Sep-1929 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

      Amy Lorena Smith was born on 2-Jan-1898. She was the daughter of Edmond Jay Smith and Clara Ellen Lester. Amy married Robert McIlvenna on 1-May-1918 at Saskatchewan, Canada. Amy Lorena Smith died on 10-Nov-1987 at age 89.

      Robert McIlvenna was born on 29-Sep-1894. Robert married Amy Lorena Smith, daughter of Edmond Jay Smith and Clara Ellen Lester, on 1-May-1918 at Saskatchewan, Canada. Robert McIlvenna died on 8-Aug-1974 at age 79.

      Theresa Fern Smith was born on 18-Mar-1899. She was the daughter of Edmond Jay Smith and Clara Ellen Lester. Theresa married Carl J. O'Neil in Jun-1926 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

      Carl J. O'Neil was born on 8-Oct-1896. Carl married Theresa Fern Smith, daughter of Edmond Jay Smith and Clara Ellen Lester, in Jun-1926 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Carl J. O'Neil died in Nov-1982 at age 86.

      Lois Marguerite Smith was born on 21-Aug-1900. She was the daughter of Edmond Jay Smith and Clara Ellen Lester. Lois married George Roy Clark on 22-Jul-1927 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

      George Roy Clark was born on 3-Jun-1902. George married Lois Marguerite Smith, daughter of Edmond Jay Smith and Clara Ellen Lester, on 22-Jul-1927 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. George Roy Clark died on 3-Apr-1986 at age 83.

      Lester Edmund Smith was born on 24-Jul-1902. He was the son of Edmond Jay Smith and Clara Ellen Lester. Lester Edmund Smith died in May-1943 at age 40; by drowning.