- Margaret Fowler, eldest daughter of Charles and Mary Fowler, was born in MonmouthCo., New Jersey. She later moved to Medina County, Ohio, making the trip in a wagon.
At the age of 16, she was converted and united with an M.E. Church in Medina Co., at which place she remained faithful until her removal again with her parents to Logan Co. settling near East Liberty. She here united with the M.E. Church by letter.
On 11th month 24th 1846 she was united in marriage to Joel Watkins. On the next day she with her husbna dcame to the farm on horseback, where she lived until the day of her death. To this union were born three daughters, the youngest dying in childhood.
In the year 1854, she removed her church membership to the Goshen Friends Church of which she remained a faithful member for the rest of her life.
Her husband departed this life 1st month 19th 1856.
On 3rd month 19th 1860, she was again united in marriage to Albert Jacobs. To this union was born one daughter who was spared to them 2 years. Again on 6th month 14th 1889 her second husband was removed to his death.
On 12th month 20th 1911, Aunt Margaret was called to her reward aged 92 years 2 months and 11 days. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James McAttee, and Mrs. Theo. Farrington, one step-daughter, Mrs. Luther McAtee, and one stepson, John Jacobs of Hancock Co.
Aunt Margaret was always bright and cheerful, a great friend not only to the old, but to the young people and children as well.
She always said, "I never want to outlive my usefulness" which wish was truly granted, she having completed the knitting of a pair of mittens for Master Chandler Young only about four weeks ago.
She can truly say wiht Paul, " I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall five me that day."
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