Columbus (IN) Democrat, January 5, 1877, p. 1.
Died at the residence of Mr. J. F. Tormehlen, in Columbus, on Wednesday
evening last, January 3, Mrs. Maria E. Tormehlen, of old age and general
debility, nearly 76 years of age. Mrs. T. was born in Hanover, Germany in
February 1801, exact date unknown, where she grew into womanhood and
married. She with her husband, who died a few months ago, emigrated to this
country in 1838 and settled in Pennsylvania afterwards, in 1855, coming to
Indiana where she resided up to the day of her death. She leaves four
children, all grown, to mourn her loss. Her funeral will take place today
from the Lutheran Church at 2 PM.