Summers - Delia Redenbaugh
Source: Crawfordsville Review Wednesday April 12, 1916
Delia Redenbaugh, daughter of George and Margaret Redenbaugh was born March 20, 1842 and died April 4, 1916 aged 74 years 15 days. She was united in marriage to Nathaniel M. SUMMERS Feb 26, 1863. To this union 5 children were born: George M having proceeded the mother many years ago. Mother bore her suffering for many years and was always so patient, so kind to those around her. No one was turned from her door, the orphans were given a home and cared for the same as her own. Her husband and 4 children cared for her through all her sickness.. The world was made better by her beautiful life. She lived company and to the last looked for the comfort of all and often spoke of her faithful neighbors, she prepared for death and her daily life showed her preparation. She loved her Bible which was her guide. She leaves a husband, 4 children Allen Summers, Mrs. Thomas Norris, Mrs. Tomas Day and John Summers of Yeddo, Indiana. Also! 19 grandchildren and 7 greats and many friends to mourn her death. All were here to attend her bedside but Walter Summers of Gary, Ind, Mrs. Dean McBroom of Deloit, Iowa and Mrs. Ella Parrent of Kingman whom she often spoke of. - kbz