Mrs. Elizabeth Nankivell's Obituary

Mrs. Elizabeth Nankivell's Obituary

Cleveland Journal & Banner July 23, 1909

Cleveland, Tennessee

 

Ducktown, Tennessee

Mrs. Elizabeth Nankivell, wife of James Nankivell, of Ducktown, died Tuesday morning, after a short illness. Deceased was born at Pretin Port, Cornwell, England on April 10, 1821, and was married May 16, 1853. To them eight children - five boys and three girls- were born. Of these, only three survive: Dr. James R. Nankivell, of Athens, Mrs. Hasson A. Rodgers of Knoxville, and Octavious Nankivell of Isabella. Her husband also survives her. The funeral was held Thursday morning at nine o'clock in the M.E. Church, South, conducted by Rev. Gay Bryant.

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