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Surname: Dewlen, Martin, Switzer, McFarland, Crubaugh, Barker
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John Dewlen of Covington Dies
Covington--John Dewlin (sic) 86, a life resident and farmer, died Thursday
evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Knowles of Newtown, where
he had made his home since 1957.
Born June 12, 1872 near Covington, he was the son of James and Matilda
Dewlen. In 1896 he married Mertie B. Martin who died in 1954.
He was a member of the Salem Knights of Pythias
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Florence Switzer of Memphis, Texas, Mrs.
Clay Barker and Clara Dewlen both of Covington; a brother, Noah of Indianapolis,
three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a half sister, Mrs.
Margaret Mc Farland . Two sons preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Salem Methodist Church
with Rev. George Baldwin and Rev. Crubaugh officiating. Burial will be
in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Bodine and Shelby Funeral Home where the body will
be held until one hour preceding the services at the church.