Jeanne-Jane Law

F, #6212, b. 4 January 1795, d. 12 December 1876
Birth*4 January 1795 Jeanne-Jane Law was born on 4 January 1795 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia, (was VA) - Indications are that she went by the name "Jane." It is possible she may have been the daughter of James Law who came to Wayne Twp., Noble County, OH in 1809 and was the father of 12 children. Jane evidently could not write, as in 1822 she signed "with her mark" a deed, pertaining to the sale of her deceased father-in-law's property.1 
Marriage*26 December 1811 She married David Delong, son of George Delong and Elizabeth "Jane" Ward, on 26 December 1811 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., Ohio, Their marriage was performed by a Joseph DeLong (possibly David's brother?). The marriage record states that both David and Jane were "of Richland Township."1 
Death*12 December 1876 Jeanne-Jane Law died on 12 December 1876 at Lexington, Washington Co., Iowa, at age 81.1 
Burial* She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lexington, Washington Co., Iowa.1 

Family

David Delong b. 14 Mar 1786, d. 1 Feb 1860
Last Edited29 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. [S1611] "email from Karen to Kathryn," e-mail message from Karen Feisel, e-mail address to Kathryn Bassett, Dec 2004+.