Zelina Harker obituary, 1892

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from the New Jersey Courier 4 Aug 1892

Mrs Zelina Harker, wife of William Harker, died on Friday last, July 29th, aged 31 years. She had been ill but 
about a fortnight, and was not considered to be in danger. The cause of her death was typhoid fever. Mrs Harker 
was a daughter of John H Irons of our town. Some years ago, she married Mr Jamison, who met a tragic death- his 
wagon being struck by a train, and he being thrown dead almost into his own door. By him she had one son, a bright
 lad of about six years. On the 10th of May last, she was married to William Harker of Hornerstown. Mrs Harker was
 a woman of quiet and unostentatious manners, but of thorough worth, and will be greatly missed by a large circle 
of friends. Funeral services were held on Sunday, and conducted by Rev R B Stephenson. Interment was at Cedar 
Grove Cemetery

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