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Spouse:Cover, Ann ElizabethChildren:
Birth : 4 August 1833
Death : 16 March 1918
Added From Work done by Anne E. O'Leary (Johnson)
Note: Ann Elizabeth Cover, sister to Washington A. Cover, born also in Frederick County, Maryland. She was born August 4, 1833, and died March 16, 1918, aged 85 years, 3 months and 12 days. She was the oldest of eleven children born to William and Lucinda Cover.
Ann Elizabeth Savage, nee Cover, came at the age of four with her parents to Ohio, and thence to Indiana when she was eight. In January 1853 she married John Savage, who proceeded her in death 31 years ago. To this marriage seven children were born:: Charles W., William I., Charlotte L., Rose M., Elmer H., Noah W., and James D. Three children preceded her in death: Charles, William and Elmer. To mourn her death she leaves four children, l2 grandchildren. One grandchild, Russell, precedes her in death, 6 great grandchildren, two brothers Perry Cover of Denver, Indiana. (The name of the second brother was not given, but according to the listing cf the names in the first paragraph given above, it must have been Alonzo Cover, of Logansport, Indiana) and one sister Sarah Whistler of Chile, Indiana. In the passing away of this noble woman there is felt a deep loss of a devoted and unselfish mother. Whatever the time she was always ready to bestow her kindness and aid. Her life. was one continued thought for her loved ones, and now that she has passed away the children and other relatives miss the tenderness of her sweet loving spirit
Ann Elizabeth Savage knew the toils, the sufferings and the hopes of Pioneer days. She had seen the wonderful development of the state, just a few being left that can relate to the strenuous pioneer times. The prosperity and progress of this state is; due to such brave and sacrificing souls like unto that of Mrs. Savage. Her Christian faith and fortitude were exceedingly strong and standfast. When her pastor, just preceding her in death, asked if she was trusting in her Savior, she replied with wonderful assurance, "Yes, indeed, I surely do." Such a testimony revealed her Christian Character. And this memory of her precious life will be a wall of comfort and source of inspiration to all who are left to mourn her passing. Mrs. Savage has been a. consistent member of the Methodist Church of Macy, Indiana, for many years.
Funeral services; which were held at her late residence on November 18th, east of Macy. The Rev. Thomas Davies, pastor of the M. E.. Churoh of Macy officiating. Internment was at Gilead Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas Davies provided the music, rendering three vocal solos. Mrs. Charles Mulican was the pianist. A large number of
friends and neighbors were present to pay their last respects to the departed.
The obituaries given above were copied from a typewritten paper that Bertha Ramsett Johnson sent to Lela Ingraham Fiers.
Parents:Father: Cover, William
Mother: Cover, Lucinda
Savage, Charles W.
Savage, William I.
Savage, Charlotte L.
Savage, Rose M.
Savage, Elmer H.
Savage, Noah W.
Savage, James D.
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