Boschong Subscribers, We found this obit yesterday in Google Books. Check back in the BOSCHONG Archives for November 2003 and October 2008 for further information. ------------------- The Friends Intelligencer Volume 51, Page 457 DEATHS Anna K. Bushong Notice of the decease of Anna K., wife of Dr. Charles H. Bushong, in New York City, was printed in our issue last week. A Lancaster, Pennsylvania says: "Anna Keene Bushong, wife of Dr. Charles H. Bushong, died at the residence of her husband in New York City, on 8th July, of pneumonia. Mrs. Bushong was a native of Drumore township, this county, and was the daughter of Samuel and Rebecca J. Keene. Her father died some years since, but her mother is still living and resides in Homeville, Chester County. The subject of this notice was born 28 September 1864, and was in the 30th year of her age. She graduated at the West Chester State Normal school in the year 1884, receiving a State Teachers' diploma in 1886. She taught one year in Lancaster County and three years in Lebanon, where she was regarded with great favor. In December 1884, she was married to Dr. Charles H. Bushong, of New York City, son of Gilbert and Edith K. Bushong, of Eden township, this county. After her marriage Mrs. Bushong began the study of medicine and graduated. After her graduation she took charge of the office practice of her husband. She was a member of the Religious Society of Friends, to which she was greatly attached. Mrs. Bushong was a sister of Dr. Keene of Homeville. The interment took place at Friend's burial ground, at Bart meeting house, on Third day. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives. ------------------------- DR. ANNA KEENE Born: 28 September 1864, Drumore Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, d/o Samuel & Rebecca Keene Married: December 1884 to Dr. Charles Henry Bushong Died: 8 July 1894, New York City, New York --------------------------- Bart Meeting House Lancaster County, Pennsylvania TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTION Anna Keene Bushong Aged 29 years 9 months 10 days ---------------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Bushong