| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 7-12, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Mary Lavina Cowper |
| Birth | 12/22/1849 in Baltimore, Md |
| Death | 6/13/1914; 64 yo |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Mother was successful in getting her educated even during days of slavery. Graduated from Douglas Institute, Baltimore, Md in May 1866 & became public school teacher. First job at Unionville, Worcester County, Md. Also taught at Liberty, Frederick County, MD; Farimount, Md. Joined Little Union M. E. Church near Pocomoke, Md. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: William (drowned when she was young) & Hannah Cowper Spouse: Rev. John W. Waters md 7/5/1871 - 3 children. Survived by husband & children: Alonzo S. Waters, Mrs. Helen C. Coulbourn, and Mrs. Hattie R Hargis. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 111 |
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