Elizabeth "Bessie" Colden Underhill

F, b. 25 September 1871, d. 20 September 1947
FatherEdmund Burke Underhill b. 25 Aug 1833, d. 22 Mar 1887
MotherGertrude Colden Ferris b. 15 May 1844, d. 6 Mar 1928
     Elizabeth was born on Monday, 25 September 1871 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. She was a physician. 2 August 1940, Elizabeth was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Poughkeepsie on Underhill Road. Enumerated in this household were Elizabeth Underhill [67 New York], Sister-in-law: Charlotte Underhill [65 New York]. She howns he home valued at $8,000. Both are retired. Their education level is "CH" [college higher?].1 Elizabeth departed this life on Saturday, 20 September 1947 in Poughkeepsie at age 75 years, 11 months and 26 days. She was buried at Poughkeepsie in the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. The inscription on her tombstone reads: Elizabeth Colden Underhill - Daughter of Edmund B & Gertrude C Underhill - 1871-1947.2

Citations

  1. [S65] 1940 United States Federal Census, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York - Enumeration District 14-92, Sheet 65B, Line 43.
  2. [S63] Find a Grave, Courtesy of Robin Assenza.