Person:Drusilla Dow (1)
Drusilla Dow
b.Dec 1844 Maine, United States
d.2 Jul 1918 Detroit Lakes, Becker, Minnesota, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 4 Jun 1840
  1. Franklin Dow1841 - 1851
  2. Samuel Dow1843 - 1851
  3. Drusilla Dow1844 - 1918
  4. James Roscoe Dow1849 - 1930
  5. Susan B. Dow1853 -
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  David Keith1838 - 1916
  • W.  Drusilla Dow1844 - 1918
m. 20 Jan 1862
  1. Charles David Keith1863 - 1938
  2. John F. Keith1865 -
  3. Ina C. Keith1869 -
  4. Cora Bell Keith1871 - 1942
  5. Walter Delton Keith1882 - 1939
  6. George Henry Keith1884 - 1943
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Facts and Events
Name Drusilla Dow
Gender Female
Birth[3] Dec 1844 Maine, United States
Census[1] 1850 Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United StatesAge 5
Census[4] 1860 Avon, Franklin, Maine, United StatesAge 16. Assistant housekeeper.
Marriage 20 Jan 1862 Franklin, Maine, United Statesto David Keith
Residence[7] 1878 Moved to Minnesota.
Census[5] 1880 Lake View, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesAge 35. Keeps house.
Census[6] 1885 Lake View, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesAge 40
Census[7] 1895 Lake View, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesAge 50
Census[3] 1900 Lake View, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesAge 55. Mother of 6 children, 5 living.
Census[8] 1905 Lake View, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesAge 60
Census[9] 1910 Detroit Lakes, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesAddress, 317 State St. Age 65. Mother of 6 children, 4 living.
Pension[10] 1916 Started receiving her husband's civil war pension after his death.
Death[2] 2 Jul 1918 Detroit Lakes, Becker, Minnesota, United States
References
  1. ↑ Franklin, Maine, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington, DC: United States Census Office, 1850)
    Image 52.

    Farmington, Dwelling 366, Family 392, Lines 6-11, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 253

    Household:
    James Dow. Age 33. Farmer.
    Susannah Dow. Age 34.
    Franklin Dow. Age 9.
    Samuel Dow. Age 7.
    Drusilla Dow. Age 5.
    James R. Dow. Age 1.

  2. ↑ Death records, 1900-1907; death certificates, 1908-1955, in Minnesota, United States. Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990. (FamilySearch Record Search)
    Drucilla Keith.

    Name: Drucilla Keith
    Gender: Female
    Death Date: 02 Jul 1918
    Death Place: Detroit, Becker, Minnesota
    Age: 73
    Birth Date: 1845
    Father's Name: Dow
    Mother's Name: Susan Kennedy
    GS Film number: 2218010

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Becker, Minnesota, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T623)
    ED 15 Lake View Township Lake View town Image 3.

    Dwelling 27, Line 44, Sheet 2, Enumeration District 15, Nara Publication Number M432, Roll 756.

    Household:
    Keith David. Head. Born Mar 1838. Age 62. Married 38 years. Born in England. Immigrated to U.S. in 1844. Farmer.
    Keith Drusilla. Wife. Born Dec 1844. Age 55. Married 38 years. 6 children, 5 living. Born in Maine.
    Keith K. B. Son. Born June 1882. Age 18. Single. Born in Minnesota. Farm laborer.
    Keith G. H. Son. Born Mar 1884. Age 16. Single. Born in Minnesota. Farm laborer.

  4. ↑ Franklin, Maine, United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington, DC: United States Census Office, 1860).

    P. 31, family 228; NARA microfilm publication M653, Roll 435.

    Household:
    James Dow. Age 42. Farmer.
    Susannah Dow. Age 44. Housewife.
    Drusilla Dow. Age 16. Assistant Housekeeper.
    James R. Dow. Age 10.
    Susan B. Dow. Age 6.

  5. ↑ Becker, Minnesota, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T9).

    P. 20, Enumeration District 182, Dwelling 215, Family 213, Line 36, NARA microfilm publication M432, Roll 615

    Household:
    Keith David. Age 41. Farmer. Born in England.
    Keith Drusella. Age 35. Wife. Keeps house. Born in Maine.
    Keith Chas. D. Age 17. Son. At home. Born in Maine.
    Keith John F. Age 15. Son. At home. Born in Maine.
    Keith Ina C. Age 11. Daughter. At home. Born in Maine.
    Keith Cora B. Age 9. Daughter. At home. Born in Maine.

  6. ↑ Minnesota. Census Bureau. State census, 1885. (St. Paul [Minnesota]: State Library and Records Service, 1969)
    Becker, Lake View Image 1.

    Household:
    David Keith. Age 47. Born in England.
    Drusilla Keith. Age 40. Born in Maine.
    Ina Keith. Age 16. Born in Maine.
    Charles Keith. Age 22. Born in Maine.
    Walter Keith. Age 2. Born in Minn.
    George Keith. Age 1. Born in Minn.

  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Minnesota. Census Bureau. State census, 1895. (St. Paul [Minnesota]: State Library and Records Service, 1969)
    Becker, Lake View Image 3.

    Household:
    David Keith. Age 57. Born in England. Lived in Minnesota for 17 years, 3 months. Farmer.
    Drindrilla Keith. Age 50. Born in Maine. Lived in Minnesota for 17 years, 3 months. Housework.
    Walter D. Keith. Age 13. Born in Minnesota. Lived in Minnesota for 13 years, 1 month. Student.
    George H. Keith. Age 11. Born in Minnesota. Lived in Minnesota for 11 years, 3 months.
    Susan Russell. Age 79. Born in Maine. Lived in Minnesota for 17 years, 2 months. Housework.

  8. ↑ Minnesota Historical Society. Division of Archives and Manuscripts. State Census, 1905. (St. Paul, Minnesota)
    Becker, Lake View township, Image 2.

    Household:
    Keith David. Age 67. Born in England. Farmer.
    Keith Drucilla. Age 60. Born in Maine.
    Keith Walter. Age 23. Born in Minnesota. Painter.
    Keith George. Age 21. Born in Minnesota. Farmer.

  9. ↑ Becker, Minnesota, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T624).

    Sheet 6A, Dwelling 94, Family 105, Line 2, NARA microfilm publication T624, Roll 694

    Household:
    Keith David. Head. Age 72. Married 48 years. Born in England. Immigrated to U.S. in 1846. Retired farmer.
    Keith Druslle. Wife. Age 65. Married 48 years. Mother of 6 children, 4 living. Born in Maine.
    Keith Cora A. Granddaughter. Age 11. Born in Minnesota.
    Keith Grace L. Granddaughter. Age 9. Born in Minnesota.

  10. ↑ United States. Veterans Administration. General index to pension files, 1861-1934. (Washington, District of Columbia, United States: NARA)
    Image 2849.

    Name of Soldier: Keith, David
    Name of Dependent: Widow, Keith, Drusilla
    Service: 28 Maine Inf.
    Date of filing: 1888, July 20; 1916 Oct 9.

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