Elizabeth Shotwell

ID # 8372, (1816-1871)
BirthElizabeth Shotwell was born on 24 September 1816 at Thorold Township, Niagara District. 
MarriageShe married Joseph Priestman
DeathShe died on 5 June 1871 at Wainfleet Twp., Welland Co., Ontario, at age 54. 
BurialShe was buried at Pelham Hicksite Quaker Cemetery. 
NoteDeath reg. 018611-71 Wainfleet Twp., Welland Co.
Betsy Priestman died 5 June 1871. Age 54 yrs., 8 mos., 12 dys. Housewife. Born Thorold. Cause of death not given. Physician's name, if any, not shown. Religious denomination: Friends. Informant Joseph Priestman, Wainfleet.

Elizabeth's age at date of death as shown in her death registration also appears on her gravestone in Pelham Hicksite Quaker Cemetery. She is buried with deceased son Thomas. His gravestone shows him as Thomas Priestman Jr., but he appears, age 21, in the 1861 census with his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth. His approximate year of birth as it computes on his gravestone agrees with his age as it appears in the 1861 census. 

Children of Elizabeth Shotwell and Joseph Priestman

Last Edited28 Dec 2020