RECORD OF A DEATH Name: Merla Dow Place of Death: Avon Maine Date of Death: Aug 27 1895 Age: 12 years, 8 months Place of Birth: Avon Maine Sex: F Occupation: School Girl Cause of Death: Acute Pericartitis Place of Burial: Phillips Maine Name of Father: Fernando Dow Maiden Name of Mother: Ella Grover Birthplace of Father: Avon Maine Birthplace of Mother: Avon Maine Occupation of Father: Laborer