DAY, Ambrose - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Ambrose Day was born in NC March 28, 1820. He came to this state with his parents, Michael and Abigail Day at the age of 10 and lived with them until he was of age when he was united in marriage to Catherine Sowers November16, 1847. To this union were born 10 cildren: Francis M; Elizabeth E; Sarah A; Mary M; Samuel B; Susan E; John W ; Maggie A; Thomas J; and Charles W, two of which are dead, Maggie A and Elizabeth. His wife preceded him in death July 23, 1896 (? - hard to read) leaving 5 sons, 3 daughters and 30 grandchildren, ? great grandchildren to mourn his death. Ambrose Day was a citizen of Fountain county  and was considered one of the pioneers and was an advocate of good society. He was converted and baptized in early manhood and lived in Christianity until his death at the age of 85 years and 21 days. He died at the home of his son, Thomas. The funeral was held Friday, the services being conducted at the residence of Elder Simmons, after which the remains were laid to rest in Harveysburg Cem.