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October 25, 1899
The Lamar Register
Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado
What is this article about?
In Lichfield, a gathering marked the 90th birthday of Mrs. Selwyn, widow of Bishop George Augustus Selwyn (d. 1878). Four generations attended, with Mrs. Selwyn still active and healthy, joined by her son Rev. William Selwyn and descendants.
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An Interesting Family.
An exceptionally interesting family gathering was witnessed the other day at Lichfield. The occasion was the celebration of the ninetieth birthday of Mrs. Selwyn, widow of Bishop George Augustus Selwyn, who died in 1878. Four generations were represented, the party consisting of Mrs. Selwyn herself—who is still in very good health, able to take walks in the city, and to participate in the services of the cathedral—her son, the Rev. William Selwyn, two daughters-in-law, four granddaughters, one grandson and one great-granddaughter.
An exceptionally interesting family gathering was witnessed the other day at Lichfield. The occasion was the celebration of the ninetieth birthday of Mrs. Selwyn, widow of Bishop George Augustus Selwyn, who died in 1878. Four generations were represented, the party consisting of Mrs. Selwyn herself—who is still in very good health, able to take walks in the city, and to participate in the services of the cathedral—her son, the Rev. William Selwyn, two daughters-in-law, four granddaughters, one grandson and one great-granddaughter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Family
What keywords are associated?
Family Gathering
Birthday Celebration
Four Generations
Lichfield
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Selwyn
Bishop George Augustus Selwyn
Rev. William Selwyn
Where did it happen?
Lichfield
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Selwyn
Bishop George Augustus Selwyn
Rev. William Selwyn
Location
Lichfield
Event Date
The Other Day
Story Details
A family gathering celebrated the ninetieth birthday of Mrs. Selwyn, widow of Bishop George Augustus Selwyn who died in 1878. Four generations were represented, including Mrs. Selwyn in good health, her son Rev. William Selwyn, two daughters-in-law, four granddaughters, one grandson, and one great-granddaughter.