Jeannette (McFarlane) McFarland (1839 - 1911)

Born 29 Jul 1839 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland

Wife of Walter McFarland — married 20 Apr 1865 in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

Descendants

Died 20 Jul 1911 at age 71 in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Janet (McFarlane) McFarland is buried in Guilford Union Cemetery, Winnebago County, Illinois.

Jeanette was born in 1839 in Argyll Scotland. She was the daughter of Andrew McFarlane and Jane Reid. ^[1][2]

She came to the United States with her family in 1858. ^[3]

They settled in Guilford Township.

She married Walter McFarland in 1865. ^[4]

She passed away in 1911.

Obituary

GUILFORD RESIDENT DEAD
Mrs. Jeanette McFarland Died at Her Home in Guilford at Age of 72. Will Be Buried Tomorrow.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette McFarland, who died at her home in Guilford yesterday morning at 7:20 o'clock, will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Reed cemetery.

Mrs. McFarland was born in Argyleshire Scotland, July 29, 1838. When she was 20 years old she came with her parents to America, settling in Guilford, which has been her home since. She united with the Presbyterian church and was active in its work.

Her husband died thirty-one years ago. A week ago she was stricken with paralysis, and her decline since has been rapid. She is survived by six children, Andrew McFarland, Nettie McFarland, Walter McFarland, Mrs. Maggie Lyford, John McFarland and Miss Annie McFarland.^[5]

1880 US Census

Guilford, Illinois ^[6]

• Walter Mcfarland Self Male 42 Scotland
• Jennie Mcfarland Wife Female 38 Scotland
• Andrew Mcfarland Son Male 14 Illinois, United States
• Nettie Mcfarland Daughter Female 12 Illinois, United States
• Walter Mcfarland Son Male 10 Illinois, United States
• Margrett Mcfarland Daughter Female 7 Illinois, United States
• Anna Mcfarland Daughter Female 4 Illinois, United States
• John Mcfarland Son Male 1 Illinois, United States
• Margret Mcfarland Sister Female 35 Scotland

1900 US Census

Guilford, Illinois ^[7]

Name: Jane Mcfarland

Age: 60

Immigration Year: 1858

Marital status: Widowed

• Jane Mcfarland Head Female 61 Scotland
• Andrew Mcfarland Son Male 34 Illinois
• Nettie Mcfarland Daughter Female 33 Illinois
• Maggie Mcfarland Daughter Female 27 Illinois
• Anna Mcfarland Daughter Female 25 Illinois

Gravestone Transcription

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTJS-QR8 : 10 February 2018), Janet Mcfarlane, 29 Jul 1839; citing , reference 2:16BLF8T, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,0
2. ↑ "Scotland Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYYW-7ND : 4 February 2020), Janet Mcfarlane in household of Andrew Mcfarlane, Kintyre, Argyllshire, Scotland; from "1851 England, Scotland & Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 12, PRO HO 107, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 1,042,354.
3. ↑ New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27RY-ZL4 : 12 March 2018), Janet Mcfarlane, 1858; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
4. ↑ "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9L-NDZ8 : 14 October 2017), Walter Mcfarland and Jennet Mcfarland, 17 Apr 1865; citing Winnebago, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,914,042.
5. ↑ Rockford Republic, Friday, July 21, 1911
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX2S-2T2 : 14 August 2017), Jennie Mcfarland in entry for Walter Mcfarland, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 219, sheet 44D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 0261; FHL microfilm 1,254,261.
7. ↑ United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSCH-X95 : accessed 10 March 2019), Jane Mcfarland, Guilford Township, Winnebago, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 122, sheet 2A, family 28, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,355.

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #188642404: accessed 9 March 2019), memorial page for Jeanette McFarland McFarland (29 Jul 1839–20 Jul 1911), citing Guilford Union Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Dean McMakin (contributor 46804161) .