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Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 1 -
No. 1 - Pg. 15
Dated: Philadelphia, Fourth Month 2d, 1838
OBITUARY NOTICE (Communicated)
Departed this life, at Philadelphia, on the evening of the 24th of
3d month, Mary, wife of Charles Noble, M. D., and
daughter of William and Elizabeth Stevenson, of that city.
A personal knowledge of the deceased, qualifies the
writer of this notice to bear witness, that in her, society has lost
one of its most useful and exemplary members. She was endeared to a
large circle of friends, by rare and amiable qualities.
Sweetness of temper, great equanimity of disposition, and
intelligence of the first order, were united with an ever-active
solicitude for the happiness of those by whom she was surrounded.
She was constant in affection, firm and faithful in friendship. But
the ties that bound her to earth, and the endearing qualities that
made her so beloved of others, could not protract the hour of that
inevitable allotment toward which we are all advancing. As her
life was exemplary, so was her death happy. For some years previous
to her decease, she appeared occasionally in the ministry, with
great acceptance. Aged parents, a husband, a child, and several
brothers and sisters, mourn their irreparable loss.
It may not be inappropriate, to consider briefly the
duties which, by this melancholy event, devolve upon those to whom
the deceased was united by the tenderest of all earthly ties; and
those especially who are exposed to the same liability, may be
benefited thereby.
The domestic circle bereaved and broken—the happy home
made desolate—the sweet sympathies of long years dissolved in a
moment—here is a chasm which may not easily be filled. In the
ordinary disappointments of life, and in many of the severer
dispensations which surround our path, we find a temporary relief in
the occupancy of exciting duties: the intensity of grief is
suspended by active employment : but there arc cases, peculiar in
their kind, which cannot thus be controlled—which absorb every
faculty of the soul, and seem to be alleviated only by excess of
sorrow. The fountains of earthly consolation are sealed; the
sympathy of friends becomes intrusive; solitude is comfort, because
there we are free from restraint. But we owe duties to ourselves, to
others, and to the great Author of our being, which ought to be
remembered in the hour of the deepest affliction. The human mind,
formed with the tenderest susceptibilities, and capable of the
strongest attachments, is also blessed with powers adequate to
self-control and preservation, when these are abruptly terminated by
death; and it is our duty, not less than our privilege, to ask of
Him who is able to give, energy to command them. We owe it to the
memory of the dead, to occupy as far as possible the relations which
she occupied while living ; and no offering is so acceptable in the
Divine sight, as humble resignation to His will, in whose wisdom all
things are suffered.
DEPARTED this life, at
Philadelphia, on the 24th of 3d month, Charles Wharton,
a member of the Society of Friends, in the 95th year of his age, and
for many years a highly respectable merchant of that city. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 1 -
No. 2 - Pg. 24
Dated: Fourth Month 16th, 1838
OBITUARY NOTICE -
DIED at Philadelphia, on the 31st ult., Ellen
Kenny, wife of William Richards, in the 30th
year of her age.
In this city, on the evening of
7th day, the 14th inst., Samuel Lefferts, in the 71st
year of his age.
Departed this life, at
Philadelphia, whither she had gone to at tend the Yearly Meeting, at
about 12 o'clock, p.m. of the 14th inst,, after an illness of six
days, Phebe I. Merritt, of this city, in the 73rd year of her
age.
She was for many years a distinguished minister in the
Society of Friends, and during the latter part of her life visited
many distant meetings in the service of her Divine Master. She
retained, in a most remarkable manner, that vigor of mind and
generous warmth of heart, which are peculiar to the season of youth:
thus, a rare charm was imparted to her conversation. Her
society was sought by the young, to whom her counsels and experience
conveyed important and useful lessons. Her charity was
unbounded : it was not confined to sect or condition: all were
embraced in the same bond of sympathy and love. Her
benevolence admitted of no exception: it was a constant stream of
kindness. Her consolations in the hour of affliction will long
be remembered. She was faithful in the discharge of every duty, and
universally respected and beloved. A large family, to whom she
was endeared by the tenderest ties and the happiest recollections,
mourn over her departure. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 1 -
No. 3 - Pg. 35
Dated: Fifth Month 1st, 1838
A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE LAST ILLNESS OF JOHN LIVINGSTON, OF
BALTIMORE, A MINISTER IN THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS.
On Fifth day, the 22d of the month, he was
apparently in perfect health, attended Old Town meeting, and passed
the evening at John Marsh's. He was remarkably
cheerful and pleasant on his return home at 9 o'clock. After
retiring to their chamber, Ann (his wife) asked him if he
felt quite warm and comfortable, to which he answered in the
affirmative, adding, that he felt qualmish, but thought it would
pass off in a short time. He had not been long in bed,
however, before he asked for a glass of water, and in a few minutes
for another, and another. Ann declined giving him a third
glass, but hastened to prepare some herb tea for him. When she
returned to the chamber, she found him suffering extremely with
cramp in the legs; his hands and nails were of a purple color, which
continued after the chill went off, and through the whole course of
his illness. Gentle medicines were administered and
perspiration followed, so that when the Doctor arrived, he said,
nothing more could have been done to advantage. The fever
returned on 6th day afternoon, with unfavorable symptoms, but again
subsided, and his friends did not consider him seriously indisposed.
On First day morning, he seemed a great deal better, and insisted on
shaving himself; in the afternoon, his fever returned with greater
violence, and he raised blood. A blister was applied to his
breast, and emetics given, but nothing could remove the load of
matter from his lungs. His sufferings were great on account of
the difficulty of breathing. Through all, except for a short
time during the first night, he was entirely sensible, which we
esteem a great favor. On Second day, Mary Gillingham,
who was with him much of the time, told him that his friends were
greatly concerned about him, and considered his situation very
critical: she desired to know what his feelings were on the subject.
He replied, that he was fully aware of his condition, but could not
see how it would terminate, and added: " let it turn as it may, I
shall be content, for there is nothing in my way." He desired
that his friends would endeavor to give him up. He remarked in
the night that his sufferings were very great indeed. Mary
observed, that she supposed it was the body alone that suffered ;
upon which he said: " nothing more, nothing more." She asked
him also, if he were able to talk much, would he have any thing else
to direct us to, than to that principle, which he had always been
concerned to call our attention to. He answered, "Oh, nothing
else, nothing else. I have felt its efficacy. It has
sustained me." It was not on her own account that Mary
asked, for she was satisfied that "all was well with him," as he had
frequently said during his illness. A little before day, his
breathing was so hard, and his pain so great, that it seemed more
than he could bear, and he asked to see the doctor.
Catharine Smith observed, that the doctor could do no
more for him: " but we will send,—perhaps he may be able to give
something to alleviate thy sufferings." He endeavored to be
still, and said: " Well, well," with great composure, sensible, I
have no doubt, that his end was near. As soon as the doctor
reached the bed-side, the patient asked, how long he might probably
continue, saying, " I wish to see as many of my friends as I
can." The doctor hesitated a little, on which he added: " I am
not afraid to die,—I have endeavored so to live, as not to be afraid
to meet this hour." Dr. Wright observed to those
around, that it was "a noble sight, and great cause for
encouragement and consolation; and such a death-bed was worth more
than all the riches and honors of the world." We would say,
these cannot weigh a feather in the scale. This was about half
past 8 o'clock on the morning of the third day. The doctor
thought he might last till noon ; but, ala ! in less than half an
hour, the spirit took its flight, I doubt not, to that state where
suffering and sorrow are unknown. Before his departure he
turned to Ann who was lying beside him, and in a very
affectionate and affecting manner, took his last farewell; telling
her not to grieve for him, seeing he was willing and ready to go;
but rather rejoice that they had lived so happily together; desired
her to write to his Maria and tell all about him, and his
love to his sister-in-law, Mary Hewitt, and say, that
he died in the faith in which he lived, and found it sufficient for
him at that awful period, and all was well with him.
Some moments before his exit, he became quite easy, and
died as one falling asleep. I was in his chamber about five
minutes after, and his countenance was as serene as in the most
pleasant moments of his life. The funeral took place at 4
o'clock on Fifth day afternoon. R. T.
We have taken some liberties with the original, from
which the above is abridged ; but the narrative is preserved entire. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 1 -
No. 14 - Pg. 218
Dated: Eleventh Month 1st, 1838
DEATH OF JOSEPH LANCASTER.
DIED on the 24th of Tenth Month, 1838, in consequence
of in juries received from a running horse, a few days previous,
Joseph Lancaster, in the 61st year of his age. He
was born in Lon don, England. When very young, he was of rather a
melancholy disposition, and often manifested a desire to be secluded
from intercourse with society. On disclosing his condition to
an acquaintance, who was much older than himself, and who expressed
great sympathy with him, a mutual agreement was formed to leave
their families and friends, and to seek out a solitary place where
they might fix their abode, and enjoy unmolested their peculiar
feelings. With this determination, they set out on a journey,
and Joseph being only eleven years of age, submitted to the
guidance of his companion, until he found that they were on the high
road to Portsmouth,. and that he had been duped by his pretended
friend, whose chief object seemed to be, to procure a living at his
expense. They parted, and Joseph pursued his way alone to
Portsmouth. When he arrived there, he expended his last farthing to
procure food and refreshment. While eating his meal, a man in navy
uniform stepped up, and asked him if he did not wish to go to sea.
He replied in the affirmative; and after some necessary
preliminaries, was conducted on board a man-of-war. On the morning
of the next First day, as he was lying on some chains in the stern
of the ship, ruminating on what had occurred, and considering that
his present situation was the very reverse of that which he had left
his father's house to attain; the sailors went to him, abused him
for the distance of his demeanor, and told him that he must preach a
sermon to them. The mate coming up at the time, joined them in
ridicule, and commanded him to obey. He assured them that he
had never preached in his life, but he would try what he could do,
if they would give him a Bible, and leave him in the cabin alone for
an hour. They acceded to the proposition, and retired ; but
such was the agitation of his mind, that he could read but little.
He was soon recalled to the deck, where the sailors had placed a
cask for his accommodation. After a short interval of silence,
he ascended the cask, and addressed them for the space of an hour;
during which time his auditory observed a respectful silence, and
were very attentive to his discourse. Some were moved to
tears. After another brief interval of silence, they requested
him to pray for them, which he did at some length. He was not
yet quite twelve years old.
His parents were greatly distressed on account of his
absence, all their inquiries concerning him proving fruitless for
some time; they at length learned that he was at Portsmouth, and
prevailed on the minister of the parish to visit him, which he did,
and obtained his release. His interest being excited in his
behalf, he offered Joseph an opportunity to attend college,
and to qualify himself for an Episcopal minister. He declined
acceding to this proposition, as it was not agreeable to him, and
returned to his father's house, where he passed the subsequent three
or four years in literary studies. When about sixteen years of
age, he opened a school in his father's garret, and fixed a sign
over the entrance; with this inscription : —"All that will come, may
come and receive knowledge, and those who can, may pay ; but those
who cannot, may have it gratis."
He was naturally of a kind and benevolent disposition,
and be came interested on behalf of the poor at a very early period
of his life. As he passed along the streets and saw children
at play, he would inquire where they lived, and would call on their
parents, and ask why they were not sent to school, instead of being
permitted to ramble about to contract idle and dissolute habits. Th
e answer was mostly, " We are unable to bear the expense."
Ha would then request them to be sent to his school, which soon be
came very large, and very unprofitable. He was too poor himself to
hire assistance, which was indispensable to success under these
circumstances. At this juncture was suggested to his mind,
that celebrated mode of instruction, which has since, by the
personal and extraordinary efforts of its founder, and the general
co-operation of teachers, been introduced into common use, and
acquired universal applause, under the name of the Monitorial
System. The vast benefits conferred by that system, are
attested in the education of millions, who, but for it, had gone to
the grave in abject ignorance. That it is yet destined to
fulfil an important purpose in the improvement and elevation of the
human race, is demonstrable by its remarkable adaptation to the
instruction of great numbers at a comparatively trifling cost.
For his early self-denial, zeal, and perseverance in the perfection
of his plans, and for the earnest solicitude which he manifested to
the last days of his life, not less than for his incessant exertions
in the cause of education, for half a century, we must accord to
Joseph Lancaster the well-earned and honorable title of
benefactor of his kind. Whatever were the weaknesses and
follies into which he was occasionally betrayed, and from which no
human being is exempt, be they now passed over; and let his rare
services on the side of humanity be cherish ed as worthy of our
grateful remembrance, and enduring praise.
The fame of Lancaster reached the ears of King George
the Third, who expressed a wish to see him. He was accordingly
introduced into his presence. The king made particular inquiries
respecting his birth, family, &c., and the progress of his system of
instruction ; with which he was so well pleased, that he voluntarily
offered to subscribe a thousand pounds per annum, to assist him in
his labors, adding, that if he desired it, he would pay him his
first years' subscription immediately. Joseph replied, " A cash
subscription would be a good example in the king." It was
accordingly paid. The number of schools increased rapidly from this
time throughout the kingdom ; many, perhaps most of them being
supported by voluntary contributions. They were conducted on liberal
principles, independent of any sectarian influence, on which account
the bishops as well as the inferior clergy became alarmed, and
complained to the king that the Church was in danger, hoping to
induce him to withdraw his patronage. In this, however, they did not
succeed. The king was fully sensible of the advantages to be derived
from a system, which, if liberally supported, could have no other
tendency, than to promote the permanent happiness and prosperity of
his people. He expressed an ardent desire that every child in the
kingdom might be taught to read the Bible. His example was followed
by many of the wealthiest nobles, and Joseph soon became possessed
of funds adequate to insure the complete success of his plans.
Between the years 1794 and 1800, several American
Friends in the ministry visited England, viz. Thomas
Scattergood, and Wm. Savory, of Philadelphia, David
Sands, of New-York, and George Dillwyn, of
Burlington, New-Jersey. Joseph frequently attended their
meetings, embraced the principles of the Society, and was admitted
into membership. The zeal with which his efforts were at first
encouraged gradually cooled—his patrons forsook him— he became
embarassed in his pecuniary relations, and his connection with the
Society was not of very long continuance. A short time after
this, he came to America, where he received a cordial welcome, and
was soon gratified by the most flattering prospects of success.
Here, as in England, his exertions were seconded by some of the most
wealthy and influential inhabitants; and here also, the benefits of
his system were widely extended. But his pecuniary
embarassments weighed upon his spirit, and interrupted his efforts
to promote the great object of his wishes. T he star of his
popularity, so bright in the ascendent, was now dim in its decline.
Society forgot to be grateful to one of its best benefactors.
His friends in England becoming aware of his reduced
condition, secured to him an annuity of four hundred dollars, in
consideration of his former services. The last few years of
his life were passed in New-York and Philadelphia, visiting schools,
and and lecturing on Education. As is frequently the case,
when the applause of the crowd ceased, reports were circulated
prejudicial to Joseph's reputation. It affords the highest
gratification to the writer, to be able to pronounce them untrue.
During the last few months of his life, he became serious and
thoughtful, and repeatedly expressed to a friend, his apprehensions
that his days were drawing to a close; and after the melancholy
accident occurred, which resulted in his death, he assured his
attendants that his hour was come, notwithstanding the judgment of
his physician that he would recover. It is satisfactory to the
writer, as doubtless it will be to the friends of the deceased, to
be informed, that he was entirely resigned to the awful message-—"
set thine house in order, for thou shalt die and not live."
His body was removed to the house of William
Wagstaff, whence it was taken to Friends' burying-ground, and
there interred. H.
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Burial of Black Hawk.—
A few days ago, we announced the death of this
celebrated chief.—The Iowa Gazette gives tine following account of
his burial: " His body, we understand, was not interred, but was
placed on the earth in a sitting posture, with his cane clenched in
his hands, enclosed with slabs or rails. This is the manner in
which the chiefs of the Sac nation are usually buried, and was done
at his own special request. A considerable number of whites,
we understand, were present at this disposition of his remains." |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 1 -
No. 19 - Pg. 265
Dated: Twelfth Month 1st, 1838
DIED, on the 21st day of 11th mo. last,
after a protracted illness of several months, Elizabeth, wife
of Alexander Young, of this city, in the 74th year of her
age. In the life and death of this Friend was exemplified the
truth of the scripture declaration: "Great peace have they who love
thy law." The king of terrors was to her a messenger of joy.
By "the grace of God, that bringeth salvation," she was prepared for
an entrance into those happy mansions, where sorrows and suffering
are no more known. On the 23d of corpse was taken to friend's
Meeting-house, on Hester Street, and after a meeting held on the
occasion, was interred in their burying ground. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. - Pg. 270
Dated: Twelfth Month 15th, 1838
DIED, on the 4th inst., aged about 5 years,
Rebecca T., daughter of Caleb and Rachel Barker, of
Hudson, N. Y. The circumstances of her death were peculiarly
afflicting to her parents and family. Whilst engaged at play
with other children, her clothes came in contact with the fire, and
she was so sadly burned, that death was inevitable. In a state
of suffering, beyond the power of language to describe, she lingered
several days before being finally released. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 1 -
No. - Pg. 432
Dated: First Month 1st, 1839
DIED, on the evening of Fifth day, the 27th
of Twelfth Month, Ann Eliza, infant daughter of Samuel and
Rachel H. Brown, aged 7 months. On
First day morning, the 30th of Twelfth Month, John Barrow,
senior, in the 72d year of his age. He was for many years
a highly esteemed Minister in the Society. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 1 -
No. 23 - Pg. 287
Dated: Sixth Month 1st, 1839
DIED, on First day of 23rd inst.
Mary, wife of Owen Churchman, of this city. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 1 -
No. 24 - Pg. 287
Dated: Seventh Month 1st, 1839 |
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Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 1 - Pg. 8
Dated: Philadelphia, Third Month 17, 1860
DIED, on the 13th of the 2d
Month, 1860, Mary Fawcette, an Elder and member of Hopewell
Monthly Meeting, Virginia, in the 72nd year of her age.
_____, On the 21st of 1st Mo., 1860, near Lewisburg,
Adams Co., Pa., after a long and painful illness, which she bore
with Christian fortitude and patience, Rhoda A. Hoopes, in
the 31st year of her age, daughter of Job and Rhoda Hoopes,
formerly of London Grove, Chester Co., Pa. She was of an
amiable disposition and much loved and esteemed by a large circle of
relatives and friends; she was an exemplary daughter, truthful and
simple in her conversation, and concerned to fill up her sphere of
usefulness, and we doubt not has entered into the mansions of rest
and peace.
_____, At the residence of her husband in Boston, Erie
Co., N. York, on the morning of 27th of 2d Mo., 1860, after a
protracted illness, which she bore with Christian patience and
resignation, Julia, wife of Barak Cushing, in the 48th
year of her age. Through Divine assistance this dear friend
was made willing to resign her family of several small children, for
whom she expressed great concern, and to evidence to those about her
she was prepared for the final change. She was one who was
chiefly concerned to be faithful to the convictions of truth in her
own mind, and to follow the leading of the Divine Light, as she
often expressed it, independent of all externals, as the only way of
life and salvation.
DIED, of consumption, on First day morning, the
19th of 2nd month, at the residence of her uncle, Thomas Livezey,
in Plymouth, Montgomery Co., Pa., Elizabeth B. Livezey, aged
20 years. We have seldom seen one of her age who bore their
bodily suffering with more patience and resignation to the divine
will than she did, often expressing her gratitude in her Saviour for
the care and many blessings bestowed upon her.
_____, On 19th of 2nd mo., 1860,near Union Bridge,
Carroll County, Md., Deborah Farquhar, in the 60th year of
her age, a member of Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 2 - Pg. 24
Dated: Philadelphia, Third Month 24, 1860
DIED, At his residence in Ipava, Fulton
co., Illinois, the 15th of 2nd mo., of consumption, James P.
Farquhar, in the 52d year of his age. He suffered very
much the past winter, but was enabled to attend to his business
until one week before his death. He was universally known and
esteemed in his neighborhood, and was followed to his grave by a
large number of his Friends and acquaintances.
_____, At her residence, Kiverton, Burlington
county, N. J. ? on the 26th of 12th mo., 1859, Sidney, widow
of David Wilkins, and daughter of Joseph and Sarah
Warrington, aged nearly 55 years.
_____, At Westfield, N. J., of consumption, on Fifth
day, the 16th of 2d mo., I860, Rachel D. Borton, daughter of
William Borton, aged 26 years. Suddenly at Mount Laurel, on
the 8th of 2nd mo., 1860, Mary Garwood, a member of Evesham
Monthly Meeting, N. J., aged 79 years 10 months and 20 days.
_____, At East Chatham, Columbia County, N. Y., on the
24th of 12th mo., 1859, Isabel Mosher, widow of
Nathaniel Mosher, in the 89th year of her age.
Although her lot was cast in the more humble walks of
life, yet she exhibited those social and Christian virtues not
always found in more favored circles. Humble and
self-sacrificing even to a fault, wherever sickness or distress
existed among her neighbors, she turned unhesitatingly with ready
hand and sympathizing heart to sooth the bed of pain and smooth the
pillow of distress.
_____, On the 3d of 10th mo., 1859, in Springdale,
Iowa, Levis Fawcett, in the 38th year of his age.
His suffering was great, but his end was peaceful. A few
minutes before his departure, he exclaimed, " happy, happy, all is
clear, I see nothing in my way."
DIED, Near Springboro, Warren Co., Ohio, on the 5th of
3d mo., 1860, Nathan Mullin, son of Aaron and
Bethsheba Mullin, aged 8 years, 4 months. A member of
Springboro Monthly Meeting. On the morning of the 19th inst., after
a period of suffering embracing nearly ten years, James P. Ellis,
in the 43d year of his age. During this protracted illness his
mind continued bright and active, while ample evidence was afforded
that "all was well" with him. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 3 - Pg. 40
Dated: Philadelphia, Third Month 31, 1860
DIED, On the 22d of 2d month, 1860, at the residence of
Simmons Coates, in West Grove, Chester County, Sidney
Sharpless, Jr., daughter of Isaac and Sidney
Sharpless, in the 29th year of her age, a member of Goshen
Monthly Meeting.
_____, On the 6th of 2nd month, 1860, at the residence
of her husband, Eliza T. wife of George P. Harlan, in
the 49th year of her age, a member of Kennett Monthly Meeting.
_____, At Poughkepsie, on the 10th instant, Benjamin
Corlies, an elder of Oswego Monthly Meeting, Dutchess County,
in the 85th year of his age. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 4 - Pg. 56
Dated: Philadelphia, Fourth Month 7, 1860
DIED, of consumption, on the 13th of 3d mo.,
Mary Cooper, aged 11 years, of Mullica Hill, N.J.
_____, On same day, Nathan Gaunt, at an
advanced age.
_____, On the 24th, Mary W. Bower, wife of
Asher Bower, of Swedesboro, N. J.
_____, At her residence, in Chatham, Columbia Co., N.
Y., 12th mo. 17th, 1859, Mary, wife of Jonathan
Rider, aged nearly 78 years, a member of Chatham Monthly
Meeting.
_____, At her residence in Philadelphia, on Fourth- day
morning, 3 mo. 28th, 1860, Rachel Bennett, in the 82d
year of her age. She was a member of the Monthly Meeting of
Friends of Philadelphia (Race Street.) |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 5 - Pg. 72
Dated: Philadelphia, Fourth Month 14, 1860
DIED, Suddenly on the 27th ult, at Peru, Clinton
Co., N. Y., of water on the brain, Catharine R, wife of
Samuel Keese, in the 54th year of her age. She was a
minister of Peru Monthly Meeting.
_____, In Wilmington, Del., on 3d of Fourth month,
1860, George Roberts, formerly of New Garden, Chester Co., in
the 79th year of his age.
The subject of the above notice was a worthy ex- ample
of our religious Society, maintaining its testimonies consistently,
and occupying his talents as a faithful steward in the church
militant. His meek and cheerful spirit diffused a benign
influence throughout the domestic and social circle, and whether as
husband, father or friend, few have more faithfully filled their
allotted part. While we sensibly feel the void occasioned by
his removal, we are comforted with the assurance that he finished
his day's work in the day time, and that like the shock of corn
fully ripe, he had in due season been gathered into the Heavenly
garner. His remains were interred at New Garden, Chester Co.,
on the 5th inst., attended by a large concourse of relatives and
friends.
_____, On the 14th of 2d mo., at the residence of her
brother-in-law, Yeamans Pickering, Sarah
Beans, aged 76 years, a member of Makefield Monthly Meeting, New
Jersey. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 6 - Pg. 88
Dated: Philadelphia, Fourth Month 21, 1860
DIED, 4th mo., 7th, at his residence in Stroudsburgh, Obadiah Palmer, lacking three weeks of
his eightieth year, and was buried in Friends burying ground on
Second day following, attended by a large number of relations and
sympathizing neighbors. The deceased came to this place in the
spring of 1810, from Ulster County, State of New York, and resided
here until the time of his death. He was a man of pleasant
disposition, and an agreeable companion ; his whole life was such as
would command respect from all who were acquainted with him.
His life and transactions among men showed him in possession and
governed by that principle of divine light which alone should govern
the Christian. In the loss of him we have lost the example and
usefulness of one who was not only a professor of religion, but a
practical Christian.
W. D. W.
_____, On the 23d of 3d mo., 1860, in Milton, Ind.,
after a long and painful illness, which she bore with Christian
fortitude and patience, Mary Jane Weirman, in
the 32d year of her age, a member of White Water Monthly Meeting.
She was the widow of Isaac E. Weirman, and daughter of
Allen and Sarah Griffith, formerly of York Springs, Pa.
The Intelligencer on the 7th inst., contains a notice
of the death of Marsy—erroneously printed Mary— wife
of Jonathan Rider, of Chatham, Col., Co. N. Y.
She died on the 17th of 12th mo., 1859, of congestion of the lungs,
aged 77 years, 9 months and 6 days. The deceased was for
nearly fifty years a member of our Society, a diligent and daily
reader of the Bible or other religious books, and faithful in the
discharge of what she considered her duties. Many an
instructive lesson has her pious example afforded her friends.
----
"OLD RACHEL."
DIED, at her residence in Bensalem, Bucks County, on
First day, 1st of 4th month, 1860, Rachel Connor, at
an advanced age. She was of sober, honest, and industrious habits;
formerly a slave in the State of Maryland.
I examined her " freedom papers," and although somewhat
mouse-eaten, I could decipher that she was manumitted on " the 13th
of January, 1804," and, after giving her size, color, and marks, it
states, that " she will be 56 years old in January next."
If, then, she was 56 years old in 1st month, 1805, she
must have been fully one hundred and eleven years and two months old
at the time of her death, which occurred (as above stated) without
much apparent suffering.
She seemed desirous of endeavoring honestly to support
herself, even since the commencement of her second century ;
accustomed to farm work, she gave that the preference, and only a
few years ago she was seen "husking corn" in quite cold weather.
For the last three or four years she was so nearly
blind as to be unable to get about much; but she persevered in her
habits of industry, and took in carpet rags to sew, at a small
compensation, and she was dependent upon her neighbors, or passing
children, to thread her needles.
She seemed to have an abiding care to avoid talebearing,
remarking "I never carries nothin' 'bout my own color.' In
many respects, she was a good example to those who occupied a more
conspicuous position in life.
Byberry, 4 mo. 11, 1860.
E. C. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 7 - Pg. 101
Dated: Philadelphia, Fourth Month 28, 1860
Pg. 101 -
In the Intelligencer of the 14th inst. we noticed
the death of
CATHARINE R. KEESE,
wife of Samuel Keese, of Peru, Clinton Co., N. Y., and
daughter of the late George Robinson, of Philadelphia.
The record of this event is of sorrowful interest, beyond the
neighborhood of her home; and while we would not unveil the
sanctuary of private grief, we feel that a brief tribute to her
worth will meet a response in the hearts of many who have known and
loved her, and whose spirits have owned her as a faithful minister
of the gospel. The avocation of teaching, in which she was
engaged during many years of her life, developed the energy and
conscientiousness of her character, and during that part of her
married life in which she was not thus engaged, her example and
precepts harmonised to encourage, especially in the young, the
cultivation of intellectual pursuits. Of a joyous and buoyant
temper, she was alive to the pleasures of social intercourse, to
which her genial nature and talents qualified her largely to
contribute ; and when experience had chastened her spirit and the
sincere conviction of duty drew her into the path of public
ministry, her character still retained its social charm, thus
throwing over the serious subjects which claimed her deepest
interest the attraction of her own earnest and loving nature. Her
Heart warmed with sympathy to the sorrowful, the oppressed, the
neglected, and the criminal. She had conscientiously avoided
for many years the use of the produce of slave-labor; and it was her
earnest desire that the society in which she ministered might be
united in an uncompromising testimony against participation in the
sin of slavery. She regarded the Divine law of justice and
mercy as above all human enactments, and hence to the fleeing
bondman her house and heart were open, to cheer him on his way, and
to defend his cause by an unflinching advocacy of his rights.
She loved the Society of Friends, not as a relic of the past, but as
a living representative of Christian principles. To illustrate
and enforce these principles of peace and love, she labored in her
sphere, and now she hath entered into her rest. In the intimate
relations of domestic life, in the sweet offices of friendship, our
hearts rise up and call her blessed ; and al- though the place that
hath known her shall know her no more, yet we still hear the voice
of her life, " Seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not
but meekly do the duty that lies nearest thee. Her funeral was
largely attended, and was a very impressive opportunity; no lengthy
discourses were delivered, but heartfelt testimonies were borne to
the varied excellencies of her character, among which were some
remarks by two ministers of other denominations, her truly catholic
spirit having endeared her to many beyond the pale of her own
Society.Pg. 104 -
DIED, at his residence in Waterford, Loudoun Co.,
Virginia, on the 2d of 11th mo., last, Joseph Steer, in
the 77th year of his age.
_____, On the 12th of 4th mo., 1860, Rachel,
wife of John H. Price, a member of Plainfield Monthly
Meeting, Belmont Co., Ohio. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 8 - Pg. 120
Dated: Philadelphia, Fifth Month 5, 1860
DIED, At Union Springs, Cayuga County,
New York, on the 23d ult., Hannah H. Dunlap, daughter of
George and Sarah Dunlap, in the nineteenth year of her age.
_____, At Germantown on 1st day morning, the 29th of
4th month, Anna, daughter of Robert E. and Sarah N. Evans,
aged 6 years and 11 months. After a painful and lingering
sickness, which she bore with uncomplaining patience and meekness. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 9 - Pg. 136
Dated: Philadelphia, Fifth Month 12, 1860
DIED, -- On Sixth day, 20th of Fourth month,
Benjamin P. Hallowell, in the 27th year of his age, a member of
Gwynedd Monthly Meeting. He was hopeful and patient during his
illness, and we feel assured, knowning his goodness and composed
state of mind, that he has been gathered unto the fold of his
Heavenly Father.
DIED, in Radnor, Delaware County, Pa., on the 25th of
third month last, of scarlet fever, Rebecca R., youngest
daughter of Virgil S. and Jane L. Eachees, aged 2 years 5
months and, 6 days. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 10 - Pg. 152
Dated: Philadelphia, Fifth Month 19, 1860
DIED, -- On the 29th ultimo, at the residence of
her son, Joshua Russell, near New Market, Frederick co.,
Maryland, Sarah Russell, in the 90th year of her age.
She was a member of Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, and her
remains were interred in Friends' burying gound at Bush Creek, on
the 1st inst.
_____, -- In New York City, 3d mo. 10th, Albert D.
Ray, son of David and Lydia M. Ray, of Chatham, Colmbia
co., N. Y., aged 23 years and 3 months.
The following sentences selected from among his
writings, seem to his friends particularly appropriate: "Earth
has its loved ones - but time shrouds them for the grave."
"Time leaves few bright flowers unplucked by her own hand."
_____, In Upper Makefield, on the 1st of 5th month,
1860, of an affection of the lungs, Mary Ellen, daughter of
Preston and Macree P. Eyre, aged 16 years, 7 months and 27
days, a member of Makefield Monthly Meeting |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 11 - Pg. ____
Dated: Philadelphia, Fifth Month __, 1860
(THIS one is missing here) |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 13 - Pg. 200
Dated: Philadelphia, Sixth Month 9, 1860
DIED, at Wilmington, Delaware, on the
3d of the 5th month, 1860, Hannah, wife of Benjamin Ferris,
in the 68th year of her age, an Elder of Wilmington Monthly Meeting.
The cheerful patience and unquestioning submission with
which her peculiar and protracted sufferings were borne, were
living testimonies of the work of faith, and leave the assurance
that "death is swallowed up in life."
_____, Of consumption, in Yardleyville, Bucks Co.,
Penna, on the 17th ult, Mary C., daughter of the late
Thomas Jenks, in the 15th year ofher age. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 14 - Pg. 216
Dated: Philadelphia, Sixth Month 16, 1860
DIED, In Philadelphia, on the 6th
inst., at the residence of his uncle, Elijah M. Neall,
James B. Neall aged 19 years and 6 months.
_____, At his residence near Roadstown, Cumberland Co.,
N. J., on the 24th of 4th month last, Adna Bradway, Sr., in
the 84th year of his age, a member of Greenwich Monthly Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 15 - Pg. 232
Dated: Philadelphia, Sixth Month 23, 1860
DIED, on the 12th inst., Mary W., wife of
Joseph P. Brosius, and daughter of John Ely, of
Attleboro', Bucks County, in the 20th year of her age. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 16 - Pg. ___
Dated: Philadelphia, Sixth Month 30, 1860 |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 17 - Pg. 264
Dated: Philadelphia, Seventh Month 7, 1860
DIED, at his residence near Westfield, Burlington
County, N. J., on the 31st ult., Jacob Haines, in the 79th
year of his age.
The deceased was a member of Chester Monthly Meeting,
and was highly esteemed both by friends and others. Few
individuals could pass from among us whose loss would be more
generally regretted.
He was a diligent attender of friends' meetings, and
was warmly interested in the maintenance of our testimonies and
principles.
In his dealings with others he was just and liberal.
The suffering and the needy, the worthy and the industrious, found
in him a friend indeed.
His remains were interred in Westfield burying ground,
on the afternoon of 6th month 3rd, attended by a large concourse of
friends and neighbors, whose quiet, sober deportment manifested the
esteem and confidence with which he was regarded. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 18 - Pg. 280
Dated: Philadelphia, Seventh Month 14, 1860
DIED, - On First-day morning the 27th
of Fifth month, Mary Thorne, in the eighty seventh year of
her age, a member of Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, New Jersey. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 19 - Pg. 297
Dated: Philadelphia, Seventh Month 21, 1860
DIED, at his residence, in Columbiana, Columbiana
Co., Ohio, on the 11th ult., William Nichols, aged 81 years,
after a protracted Illness of 17 weeks, which he bore with Christian
patience and resignation. The decreased was a member and
minister of Middleton Monthly Meeting, and was highly esteemed by
Friends and others. Few could leave earth's abode whose loss
would be more generally regretted. He was a diligent attender
of Friends' meetings, and deeply interested in the maintenance of
our principles. In his dealings with all, he was just and
liberal. The suffering and the needy, the worthy and the
industrious, found in him a true friend. His remains were
interred in Friends' burying-ground, in Columbiana, on the morning
of 6th mo. 12th, attended by a large concourse of friends and
neighbors, whose sober deportment manifested the esteem and
confidence which he so truly merited. "Mark the perfect man
and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." As
he lived so he died, in peace with all mankind an example to
survivors. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 20 - Pg. 312
Dated: Philadelphia, Seventh Month 28, 1860
PLEASE NOTE: The heading
above this listing is as stated here: FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER -
Philadelphia, Seventh, Mo. 21, 1860.
DIED, Near Waterford, Loudoun county, Va., on the
morning of the 1st inst., Isaac E. Steer, in the 81st year of
his age. He had for many years filled the station of elder of
Fairfax Monthly Meeting of Friends. His life was a bright
example of the many Christian virtues, of which were prominent those
of humility, charity, truthfulness and honesty. The sweet
remembrances of him will long remain in the minds of his friends
wherever known. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 21 - Pg. 328
Dated: Philadelphia, Eighth Month 4, 1860
DIED, On the 21st inst., Annie J.
infant daughter of Anthony C. and Hannah W. Michener, aged
nine weeks and three days.
_____, At his residence, in Chatham, Dutchess Co., N.
Y., on the 28th of Third month last, Isaac Smith, in the 71st
year of his age, a member of Creek Monthly Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 22 - Pg. 344
Dated: Philadelphia, Eighth Month 11, 1860
DIED, near Haddonfield, N. J., on the
evening of the 7th ult., John S. Garwood, a member of Medford
Monthly Meeting, in the 49th year of his age.
Although our deceased friend was not, in all
particulars, as consistent with our religious profession, through
unfaithfulness, as could have been desired, yet, during his last
illness he was preciously visited by the Shepherd of souls, and
brought into a state of deep baptism and heart-felt contrition.
Being made subsevient to the heavenly teaching, and the will
of the creature subjugated, he realized a peaceful condition of
mind, and gave evidence that he had been favored to accomplish his
peace with God, and had partaken of His mercy and abundant
forgiveness.
To the question, by a brother, if he felt resigned to,
and prepared for the great change which was evidently fast
approaching, he replied, "I am; there are no doubts;" and, with
emotional emphasis, added, "I have been a great sinner, but, through
mercy, have deep repented it, and have sought for, and feel a
conscious assurance, that I have received my Heavenly Father's
forgiveness; if it was not so, this would be a perilous moment to
me."
_____, 5th month 7th, 1860, at the residence of his
nephew Thomas Rich, James Moon, in the 92nd year of his age,
a member of Elder of Center Monthly Meeting, Clinton County, Ohio.
He was born the 30th of 12th month, 1768, in North Carolina,
Guilford County, and came to Ohio about the year 1800, and settled
in the then wild wood, in Clinton County. He was strongly
attached to the Society of Friends, and through his long life a
constant attender of meetings ; he was naturally of a generous,
charitable, and lively disposition, which made him the more beloved
and respected by his friends and numerous acquaintance. In
thus being bereaved of one so dear to us, we have felt the shock
that most feel when a good man dies, but we are not left without a
hope as the Prophet expressed to Israel," The righteous perish
and no man layeth it to heart, and merciful men are taken away and
none consider that the righteous is taken from the evil to come."
Just so with this dear Friend; we have the consoling hope that he
has not only escaped those evils that rent his mortal frame for a
few months past, all of which he bore with Christian fortitude, but
all other evils that are in this world, and that which is to come.
As it is said, "blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from
henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their
labors, and their works do follow them."
_____, than Shoemaker, in the 71st year of her age.
This dear Friend was a member of the Monthly Meeting of Friends of
Philadelphia, held at Spruce Street, and at the time of her death an
Overseer of that meeting, which station she filled for many years to
the entire satisfaction of her friends. Her last illness was a
peculiarly painful and protracted one, sometimes causing her to
desire a release from her sufferings, but the everlasting arm was
felt to be underneath supporting her through every trial.
There are those to whom the memory of her refine'd and
gentle spirit is as a sweet incentive to follow her as she
endeavored to follow Christ. Her ear was ever open to the tale
of sorrow, and her hand withheld not the alms that gave relief.
The meeting to which she belonged has lost one of its most valuable
members, for her exemplary life verified the truth of the Scripture
promise," The meek will he guide in judgment; and the meek
will he teach his way."
DIED, in Lower Makefield, Bucks County, at the house of
her son-in-law, David Palmer, on the 8th of 6th mo.
last, after a lingering indisposition, Ann Simpson,
widow of James Simpson, in the 80th year of her age,
an Elder and useful member of society. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 23 - Pg. 361
Dated: Philadelphia, Eighth Month 18, 1860
DIED, At his residence in Palmyra, Wayne Co., N.
Y.. on the 21st of 7th month, of inflammation of the bowels,
Edward Smith, in the 61st year of his age; a member of
Farmington Monthly Meeting.
He had for many years been engaged as commission
merchant in country produce, during which time he had experienced
many reverses of fortune; more clouds than sunshine had crossed his
path, yet if he could secure his creditors from loss, and be the
alone sufferer himself, he was content. By this, he gained the
name of the " Honest Quaker," and has left that rich legacy to his
family, which is of more value than much wealth.
We have the united testimony of his family and an
extensive circle of friends, to his having lived a Christian life,
and we doubt not that he has realized the truth of the declaration,
"verily there is a reward for the righteous."
DIED, In Upper Dublin township, on the morning of the
13th, 3d month, after a short but severe illness, in the 38th year
of her age, Mary S., wife of Lea Garrigues, and
daughter of Joseph and Rachel Wood, of
Moreland.
In the death of this loved Friend, society has lost one
of its brightest ornaments, and the afflicted family the most
devoted of mothers and wisest of counsellers. Having known her
intimately for years, I feel it a duty to bear testimony to her
great moral worth. In all the various relations and vicissitudes of
life in which she was called to bear an important part, whether as
daughter, wife, mother or neighbor, she displayed those noble
qualities of head and heart, that enabled her to perform every duty,
and to maintain that uniform courtesy and kindness that tends to
conciliate the jarring and discordant passions, of the human heart.
When the aged man or woman, whose whitened locks and feeble step
indicate that their sands of life are nearly spent, are called to
pass through the dark valley, 'tis well, we feel, that they have
gone to receive the reward of a well spent life. When a child,
or those in early youth, go hence, we feel 'tis well, a
compassionate Father has called them home, ere the trials and
temptations of life have soured their spirits, or led them captive.
But when those in the meredian of life, who have assumed the duties
and responsibilities of the head of the domestic circle, and having
the guardianship of the rising generation in their hands, are called
away, then indeed we will fail to see the fitness of the afflictive
dispensations of an all wise Providence, and can only sit at the
feet of the blessed Master, and offer up the petition prepared for
us on Mount Calvary,—Father, thou knowest all things, thy will, not
ours be done.
AMICUS.
Upper Dublin, 3d mo. 17. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 24 - Pg. 376
Dated: Philadelphia, Eighth Month 25, 1860
DIED, In the city of Wilmington, Delaware, 7th
month, 25th, I860, Anna Matilda Pierce,
daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Pierce, of Chester County,
Pennsylvania, in the 86th*year of her age.
_____, At Mount Holly, N. J., on 5th day, the 16th in
st., Margaretta Procter, wife of William
Procter, Jr. of this city, and daughter of Amos
Bullock, in the 39th year of her age, a member of Spruce Street
Monthly Meeting.
_____, At his residence in Dutchess County; N. Y., on
the 28th of 2nd month, George Tripp, in his 74th year,
after a protracted illness, which he bore with becoming patience and
resignation. The deceased was a member and Elder of Stanford Monthly
Meeting, being an example of honesty and uprightness. He was a
diligent attender of Friends' meetings, and deeply interested in the
maintenance of our principles. His remains were interred in
Friends' burying ground in Stanford, on the morning of the 30th, at-
tended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors. Mark the
just and behold the upright for peace followeth.
_____, Near Harrisonville, N. J.,, of dropsy, on the
13th inst., Rachel Moore.
_____, On the same day, near Mullica Hill,
Kesiah Rjdgeway, aged 90.
_____, On the 2nd inst , near Upper Greenwich, N. J.,
of dropsy, Mordecai Haines, of Philadelphia, aged
about 70.
_____, Suddenly at Baltimore, on the 4th inst.,
Elmira wife of George Stearns, and daughter of the
late Daniel Larrabee.
In the brief space of a few hours illness, the devoted
wife and mother, was called upon to give up her stewardship.
Thus forcibly reminding us of the injunction, "be ye also ready, for
in an hour when ye think not, the Son of man cometh." |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 25 - Pg. 392
Dated: Philadelphia, Ninth Month 1, 1860
DIED, at his residence in Bedford Co., Pa., on the
2d of 9th month last, Nathan Hammond, in the 8 1st
year of his age. His disease was consumption of the lungs ; he
lay in a very weak and helpless situation fur about ten weeks, which
he bore with great patience and resignation. He was an Elder
of Dunning's Creek Monthly Meeting for many years previous to his
death. There are none left belonging to that meeting, who have
so long and faithfully attended it.
DIED, on 4th day, 8th month, 15th, at her husband's
residence, Huntingdon Co., Pa., Sarah P., wife of Jos. D.
Stackhouse, and daughter of the late Alexander and
Elizabeth P. Shaw, of Philadelphia, aged 44 years.
_____, at Millvile, on the 25th of 6th month last,
Sarah, wife of Joseph Pilkington, near 60 years of
age. This dear friend was a member of Fishing Creek Monthly
Meeting of Friends, held at Millville , and she acceptably filled
the station of Elder for many years. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 26 - Pg. 408
Dated: Philadelphia, Ninth Month 8, 1860
DIED, In Birmingham Township, Delaware
Co., on the 18th ult., Nathaniel Speakman. in the 70th
year of his age. The deceased was a prominent member of the
Society of Friends.
_____, Of apolexy, after a short illness of four days,
at North Castle, West Chester Co., N. Y., the 1st of 8th month,
Caroline, wife of Samuel K. Stoutenburgh, in the 40th year of
her age. She was an affectionate wife and daughter, and long
will her many virtues be held in remembrance by a large circle of
friends and acquaintances. The meeting, of which she was a
member has sustained a great loss in her removal; but we trust our
loss is her eternal gain, and we doubt not her pure spirit has
winged its flight to God who gave it. May her example
stimulate us to faithfulness in the performance of every good word
and work; that when the time of our departure draws nigh, we too may
be received into the mansions of the redeemed.
_____, In Attleboro, Bucks Co., Pa., on the 2d of 8th
mo., 1860, of cancer, Mary W. Longshore, in the 69th year of
her age, a member of Middletown Monthly Meeting.
_____, Near Attleboro, Bucks Co., Pa., on the 31st of
8th mo., 1860, of paralysis, Susanna Gillam, aged 72 years 9
months and 12 days, an elder and very active member of Middletown
Monthly Meeting.
_____, At the residence of Mark Palmer,
within the limits of Falls Monthly Meeting, Pa., on the 23d of 8th
mo., 1860, Sarah M. Bunting, daughter of the late Jeremiah
Bunting, of Newtown, aged 42 years and 3 months.
_____, On 6th day evening, 8th mo. 31, William
Johns, in the 70th year of his age, a member of Woodbury
Monthly Meeting, New Jersey. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 27 - Pg. 424
Dated: Philadelphia, Ninth Month 15, 1860
DIED, In Philadelphia, Eighth month
1st, Margaret Middleton, widow of the late Gabriel
Middleton, in the 85th year of her age, a member of Green
street Monthly Meeting.
The departure from life of this dear Friend was
peculiarly impressive. She retired to bed in usual health, and
while in peaceful slumber, the messenger was sent to release her
willing spirit. Thus realizing her oft expressed wish concerning
this event.
The peculiar vigor of mind and strength of judgment
which were her prominent characteristics, and qualified her in a
remarkable manner as an efficient counsellor, were not impaired by
age. It was evident, with the increase of years, that the earnest
and abiding desire of her heart was that, through the blessed
influences of divine love, she might as much as possible live
peaceably with all men, and be enabled to guard he r spirit that no
condemnation should rest up- on it in the hour of find account. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 28 - Pg. 440
Dated: Philadelphia, Ninth Month 22, 1860
PLEASE NOTE: The heading
above this listing is as stated here: FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER -
Philadelphia, Ninth, Mo. 15, 1860.
DIED, in Willistown, Chester Co., Pa.,
on Second day evening, 8th month 6th, 1860, Mary L. Haycock,
in the 83d year of her age, a member of Goshen Monthly Meeting.
_____, At the residence of her husband, near Winchester
Va., on Sixth day morning, the 7th inst., after a few days illness,
of typhoid fever, Sarah Emeline, wife of Jackson Robinson
and daughter of Thomas Wright, in the 48th year of her age.
This dear friend was a member of Hopewell Monthly Meeting.
Her remains were taken to the Ridge grave yard on the
8th, attended by a large concourse of relatives and neighbors, by
whom she was much beloved. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 29 - Pg. 456
Dated: Philadelphia, Ninth Month 29, 1860
DIED, at Brooklyn, on 4th day, 13th of 9th mo.
Ann M. Comstock, n elder of New York Monthly Meeting.
She was indeed a mother; love and good will and charity
characterized her life. Those who knew her best could love her
most.
She had faith in human hearts, and believed that virtue
was not confined to any class, and that innocent recreation was
consistent with virtue and truth.
"She is dead, but her
memory still liveth,
She is gone, her example is here,
And the lustre and
fragrance it giveth,
Shall linger for many a year."
DIED, on Second day, 17th inst., after extreme
suffering, which she bore with Christian patience, Rachel,
widow of the late James Neallof Talbot Co., Maryland, aged 77
years, 1 week and 1 day.
_____, On the 9th inst., at his residence in New
Market, Frederick County, Md., of a pulmonary affection, Jesse
Plummer, aged 56 years. The deceased was a member of the
Society of Friends, and in his social relations his influence was
large and valuable; but in the home circle, as a husband and
brother, he was devoted and untiring in his efforts for usefulness;
and though he is mourned deeply and sadly, his friends have the
assurance that he is enjoying a reward which earth cannot give.
[The following short tribute to the memory of Susan Gillam
was received after the notice of her death was in press, as
published in our 26th number.]
When we announce the death of those, whose meekness and
quietness of spirit, unaffected simplicity of manner, kindness,
sympathy and love, have adorned their character through life,
enabling them to manifest their love to God, by their love to man;
although we feel the solemn blank occasioned by their removal from
among use, their names will long be held in affectionate remembrence
and their influence stimulate others to go and do likewise. Of
such was the character of Susan Gillam. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 30 - Pg. 472
Dated: Philadelphia, Tenth Month 6, 1860
DIED, in Pennsbury Manor, Bucks county,
Pa., on the 3d ultimo, of bilious dysentery, Abraham Warner,
in the fifty-seventh year of his age.
_____, At Yardleyville, Bucks county, Pa., on the 11th
ultio, Gilbert H. Shaw, in the thirty-fourth year of his age.
_____, In Solebury, Bucks Co., Pa., on 26th of 8 mo.,
Jacob Eastburn, in the sixty-second year of his age.
_____, On the 26th ult., Wm. Gregory, aged
sixty-eight - member of Green street Monthly Meeting.
_____, On the 25th ult., at the residence of her son,
near Moorestown, Burlington Co., New Jersey, after a long and
painful illness, which she bore with patient resignation, with full
hope of future happiness, Elizabeth Conrow, widow of
Darling Conrow, in the 73d year of her age. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 31 - Pg. 472
Dated: Philadelphia, Tenth Month 13, 1860
PLEASE NOTE: The heading
above this listing is as stated here: FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER -
Philadelphia, Tenth, Mo. 6, 1860.
DIED, - At Crosswicks, Burlington county, New
Jersey, 7 mo, 3d, 1860, Samuel Middleton in the 83rd year of
his age; an Elder of long standing in Chesterfield Monthly Meeting,
and an exemplary member of society, as shown forth in a life of
uprightness and usefulness. This dear friend was gathered to
his fathers by the great husbandman, like a shock of corn fully ripe
unto the harvest. Being favored during the period of suffering
and falling strength with an unclouded prospect before him, looking
towards the final change with joy and not with grief.
_____, On the 7th of 9th mo., at the residence of her
son Nathan Newport, Belmont County, Ohio, Mary Newport,
in her 93rd year, a consistent member of Concord Monthly Meeting;
leaving a numerous family of descendants, 7 children 51 grand
children, 103 great grand children, and 12 great, great grand
children.
_____, On the 12th of 8th mo., 1860, at his residence
in Mill Creek Hundred, State of Delaware, John Walker, in the
87th year of his age, a member of Mill Creek Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 34 - Pg. 536
Dated: Philadelphia, Eleventh Month 3, 1860
DIED, at his residence in Upper Oxford
township, Chester County, Pa., on the 15th 10th mo., 1860, after a
painful and lingering sickness, which he bore with uncomplaining
patience and resignation, William Kent in the 69th year of
his age, a member of Pennsgrove Monthly Meeting.
_____, 28th of 9th mo. last, Samuel C. Lawrence,
only son of James and Rebecca C. Lawrence, of Macedon, Wayne
County, New York, an orderly young man, aged about 20 years.
DIED, At his residence in the city of New York, on the
evening of the 25th instant, Joseph W. Corlies, in the 70th
year of his age. |
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No. 35 - Pg. 552
Dated: Philadelphia, Eleventh Month 10, 1860
DIED, at his residence, near Columbus, New Jersey
the 11th of 6th mo., 1857, Peter Harvey, in his 58th year,
son of Peter and Sarah Harvey, in his 58th year, son of
Peter and Sarah Harvey, deceased, members of Upper Springfield
Monthly, and Mansfield Monthly Meeting. He has left a
large family to mourn their bereavement. He was an
affectionate husband and father, and a kind brother, but we mourn
not as having no hope, believing there was a mansion prepared for
him where there is no more sorrow nor sighing.
_____, 8th of 4th mo., 1858, in Norfolk, Virginia,
Minor Harvey, in the 53rd year of his age, son of Peter and
Sarah Harvey, deceased. He was formerly a member of Upper
Springfield Monthly and Mansfield Particular Meeting. He was a
kind husband and father, and an affectionate brother; we trust our
loss is his eternal gain.
DIED, At his mother's residence, Spring Garden Street,
Fifth Month 29th, 1859, of typhoid fever, Laurence M. Potts,
in his 40th year, son of Samuel and Ann Potts, (the former
deceased), formerly of Burlington County, New Jersey. He at
times spoke of not recovering. At one time, on his mother
coming into the room and taking a seat by him, he spoke of a
death-bed and religion; on her asking him if the Lord was precious
to him, he said yes, in so mild and peaceful a manner, that she was
much comforted.
_____, At his residence in East Hamburg, Erie County,
New Jersey, on the 9th of Tenth Month, John Webster,
aged nearly 73 years. The deceased was a member of East
Hamburg Monthly Meeting for nearly 50 years. His kindness of
heart, urbanity of manners and generous hospitality endeared him to
his neighbors and friends, so that his demise occasions a void in
his neighborhood that will not easily be filled. Though his
death was unexpected, yet he gave evidence that his time while here
had been improved in preparation to fit him for eternity, and we
feel that his spirit is now realizing the reward of the faithful.
_____, Near Springboro', Warren County, Ohio, on the
31st of the Tenth Month last, Elizabeth, daughter of Aaron
and Letitia Mullin, aged two years and two days. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 36 - Pg. 552
Dated: Philadelphia, Eleventh Month 17, 1860
DIED,—In Attleboro, on the 5th of Eleventh mo., 1860, Rachel
Paxson, aged 69 years 1 mo. and 29 days ; a member and
minister of Middletown Monthly Meeting.
_____, In Pennsbury Township, Chester County, on the
25th of Tenth mo., 1860, Anna Mary, daughter of
Milton and Mary F. Way; an estimable you aged 20 years.
_____, On the 23d of Fourth mo., last, Jane
Clark, of Philadelphia, aged 84 years. Her remains were interred
at Pedricktown, N. J.
DIED, On the same day, Hannah Pedrick,
aged 76 years, a member of Pedricktown Meeting.
_____, On the 16th of Ninth mo.,
last, Catharine Horner, wife of Mark Horner,
of Mullica Hill, N. J.
_____, On the 1st instant, Mary Heritage,
wife of Benjamin W. Heritage, a member of Woodstown Monthly
Meeting, N. J.
_____ On the 8th instant, of typhoid fever, at Camden,
N. J., Richard Wright, aged about 30 years.
_____, At his residence, in Halfmoon, on the 5th of
Fifth mo., 1860, Samuel Spencer, aged 68 years, 7
months and 29 days. He was a regular attender of meetings,
kind and benevolent to the poor, never turning any away hungry.
His house was always a shelter for the weary traveller who chose to
stop with him.
_____, On the 5th of Eighth mo., 1860, at the residence
of John Bingman, Dallas County, Iowa, Abigail,
widow of Moses Grigsby, aged 102 years, eight months
and eleven days. She was remarkably meek, patient and inoffensive,
one for whom death appeared to have little or no terror. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 37 - Pg. 584
Dated: Philadelphia, Eleventh Month 27, 1860
DIED, after a short illness, on
the21st of Tenth mo., Mary C., wife of Richard Everit,
in the 57th year of her age - a member of New York Monthly Meeting.
Though her death was unexpected to herself and to us, she gave
evidence she was prepared for the solemn change, saying if it was
the Lord's will to remove her from our midst, she was willing; she
gave her husband and children her parting advice, bidding them live
and love and unity. Taking each by the hand, she bade them
farewell, and quietly, without a sigh or a struggle, breathed her
last, and is now, we believe, beyond the reach of sorrow and pain:
"And safely landed on that happy shore,
Where joy and peace exist for evermore."
_____, In Monroe, Michigan, on 6th day, the 9th inst.,
after a short but severe illness, Louisa D. Thompson, wife of
Henry Warren Smith, in the 25th year of her age.
_____, At his residence in Burlington, N. J., on the
15th inst., after a lingering illness, Thomas Hopkins, in the
72d year of his age, a member of Burlington Monthly Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 17 -
No. 38 - Pg. 552
Dated: Philadelphia, Twelfth Month 1, 1860 |
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No. 40 - Pg. MISSING
Dated: Philadelphia, Eleventh Month 17, 1860 |
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No. 41 - Pg. 552
Dated: Philadelphia,Twelfth Month 22, 1860 |
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No. 42 - Pg.
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Dated: Philadelphia, Second Month 26, 1876
HAMPTON - At Quakertown, N. J.,
on 2d mo. 4th, 1876, William C. Hampton, aged 30 years; a
member of Quakertown Monthly Meeting, and a son of Morris and Amy
C. Hampton. The writer knew him from his early childhood,
and can testify to a sweetness of disposition possessed by him that
endeared him to all with whom he associated. His health and
been declining for years, and he finally passed through a long and
trying illness which he endured with entire patience and
resignation, as vince by his utterances, "Ah! so happy, so
serene!", etc.Also, deceased, recently (date and age
not furnished),
LAING - Rachel Laing, a member of the
same Monthly Meeting. Thus are removals by death as well as
changes of locality, rapidly decimating the little hand of
Friends in that section of the vineyard.
WRIGHT. - On the morning of the 11th instant,
Lydia A. Wright, widow of the late Isaac K. Wright; he
was a consistent member of Green street Monthly Meeting, and for
several years past, held the position of Elder. Greatly
beloved by all who knew her, and deeply interested in the welfare of
our religious society, she was ever ready to extend the helping and,
and with words of kindness and love to encourage the faltering, and
lead the erring into paths of safety. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 33 -
No. 2 - Pg. 25
Dated: Philadelphia, Third Month 4, 1876
NOXEN. - On the 9th of First
month, 1876, at the residence of his father, in Bloomfield, Prince
Edward County, Ontario, Calvin Noxen, in the 31st year of his
age. He was a useful member of West _ak Monthly and Particular
Meetings which he attended regularly. His health had been poor
a long time. He endured his last sickness, which confined them
to the house for several months, with a great resignation and
patience. He requested to be buried in a plain coffin, and
that his parents and other members of the family, should not mourn
for him, but prepare to meet him, saying, "I am not afraid to die, I
can meet death with a smile." He was next to the youngest of
fourteen children, eleven sons and three daughters, and the first
one take from that number. E. B.
STINSON - On the 24 of Sixth month, 1875, after a
short illness, at the residence of her husband, in the township of
Hallowell, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Elizabeth, wife of
John Stinson, in the 71st year of her age; a member of West
Lake Monthly and Particular Meeting.
STINSON - At his residence, on the 8th of First
month, 1876, after a few days' illness, and in a state of quiet
resignation, John Stinson, husband of the above, in his 72d
year; an Elder of West Lake Monthly Meeting, where his memory will
long be cherished.
TAYLOR - On the first day of the present year,
near Crosswicks, N. J., Tabitha, wife of James Taylor,
aged nearly 68 years. She was a member of Chesterfield Monthly
Meeting, N. J., to all the meetings of which she was warmly
attached, attending them whenever health would permit. Of this
privilege, however, she was deprived of latter times, as her
indisposition and sufferings increased, having been a confirmed
invalid from Paralysis for a period of over nine years. In
earlier life, the sick found in her an able assistant in ministering
to their wants and dispensing comforts. The meeting held at
Crosswicks, on the occasion of her funeral, was large, during which
several impressive testimonies were given forth. One of these
communications was to the effect " that her character might be
summed up in a very few words, the truth of which could be attested
by many then present. With a bright and cheerful spirit, she
was ever found a faithful friend and a true Christian," and that
"nothing more need or could be said." |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 33 -
No. 4 - Pg. 57
Dated: Philadelphia, Third Month 18, 1876
LEE - Suddenly, at her residence, near
Cardington, Morrow county, Ohio, on the 1st of Second month, 1876,
Uree, widow of the late Nathan Lee, formerly of
Chester county, Pa., in the 78th year of her age.
NEWBOLD - In Middletown, Bucks county, Pa., on
the 5th of Third month, 1876, Mary, widow of Thomas
Newbold, in the 81st year of her age; a member of Middletown
Monthly Meeting.
THOMAS- At his residence, near Zanesfield, Logan
county, Ohio, on the 9th of Second month, 1876, Jonathan Thomas,
in the 71st year of his age; a member of Green Plain Monthly
Meeting.
This dear friend was born at Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, where
he passed his youth. In early manhood he moved to Logan
county, which, at that time, was upon the frontiers. He
settled in the wild woods, and cleared up a large farm, upon which,
with the aid of his wife, he raised a large family. He was a
man of strong mind, earnest in his love for the principles of the
Society of Friends, and seldom absent from meetings. His
vacant place will be long felt in the home circle and among his
friends with whom he so pleasantly mingled.
WORSTALL.—In Newtown, Bucks county, Pa., Third
mo. 10th, 1876, Edward O., only son of Willis G. and Lydia
C. Worstall, aged nearly 8 months. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 33 -
No. 5 - Pg. 74
Dated: Philadelphia, Third Month 18, 1876
COFFIN - At her residence in
Chatham, N. Y., Twelfth month 29th, 1875, Clarissa,
with of John Coffin, aged 67 years; a member of Chatham
Monthly Meeting. Quiet and unpretending she passed an active,
useful life; her sickness was protracted and painful, during which
she often assured those around her that not a cloud obscured the
brightness of the future, and at last assuring her family that the
Lord will provide, she with pleasant countenance resigned the
precious gift of life to the Great Author of her being.
M. HOOPES.—On the 7th of Second month, 1876, id
Philadelphia, Alfred Hoopes, after a short but severe
illness, of typhoid pneumonia, which he born with Christian
fortitude, in the 57th year of his age; a member of the Monthly
Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia held at Race Street.
WANZER.—At New Fairfield, Ct, Tenth month 27th,
1875, Nicholas Wanzer, in the 72d year of his age.
WOOD.—At their residence in Moreland township,
Montgomery County, Pa., on the 12th o Eighth month, 1875, Joseph
Wood, Sr., in the 88th year of his age ; and on the 17th of
Eleventh month 1875, Rachel Wood, widow of Joseph
Wood, Sr., in the 83d year of her age; both members of Horshan
Monthly Meeting—Joseph having filled the station of Elder
since 1824. They lived in the same house during the whole of
their married life, a period o nearly 63 years. Until the last few
years, when prevented by feeble health, they were regular in their
attendance at meeting, and it was their earnest desire to live a
Christian life —to do unto others a they would that others should do
unto them. Their upright lives were marked by few striking incidents
but they were faithful in the discharge of daily duties —good
examples of plainness and moderation —and they endeavored to impress
upon the mind of their children a love for the principles and
testimonies of Truth, as held by Friends. Their bodily
sufferings were borne with patience, without complaint, and when the
time came for them to bid farewell to earth their work was done,
having gained the love and respect of all who knew them, they passed
on to the higher life. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 33 -
No. _ - Pg. __
Dated: Philadelphia, Third Month 25, 1876
YARDLEY. - On the 3d of Fifth month,
Elizabeth T. Yardley, wife of Charles F. Yardley, and
daughter of the late Joseph Turner, Jr., in the 61st year of
her age; an esteemed member of Baltimore Monthly Meeting.
RILEY. - While attending the funeral of the
above, E. Ellen Riley, a member and elder of the same
Meeting, and the wife of Dr. Riley - was suddenly taken ill,
and in a few hours passed away.
WALTON. - At her residence in Moreland, Montgomery
co., Pa., on the 26th of Fifth month, 1876, Elizabeth Walton,
in the 73d year of her age; a member of Horsham Monthly Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 33 -
No. 15 - Pg. 232
Dated: Philadelphia, Sixth Month 3, 1876
ANTRIM - On the 23d of Fifth mo., after a
lingering illness, Sarah B. Antrim, in the 71st year of her
age; a member of Spruce St. Monthly Meeting.
BALL - At Quakertown, Bucks co., Pa., Eighth mo.
11th, 1875, Martha Ball, widow of William H. Ball, in
the 91st year of her age; she was a member of Richland Monthly
Meeting.
BLACKBURN - On Fifth month 3d, 1876, Sarah,
wife of John A. Blackburn, in the 85th year of her age; an
Elder of Dunning's Creek Monthly Meeting, Penna.
She was a diligent attender of meeting, and in her
death the neighborhood sustains a great loss.
COOK - At his residence, at Cornwall, N. Y., 6th
of Fifth month, 1876, Nicholas Cock, aged 73 years; a member of
Cornwall Monthly Meeting.
It can truly be said of our departed friend, he was an
upright man, a preacher of righteousness in his daily walk, showing
his moderation to all men. A friend of his, who had known him
fifty yeas, said he had never heard a man say aught against him.
Having craved, when young, for his portion through life to have
neither poverty nor riches, but food and clothing convenient, he
testified they had been granted, having had enough and something to
spare for his friends. His end was peace; death had no terror
for him.
DAVIS - On the 19th of Fifth
mo., Esther Davis, in the 89th year of her age; a member of
Philadelphia Monthly Meeting - Race Street.
DOWNING - At the residence of her son in-law,
Samuel R. Downing, in East Goshen township, Chester county, Pa.,
on the 17th of Third month last, Phebe Goodwin, in the 82d
year of her age; a member of Goshen Monthly Meeting.
She was the daughter of George and Mary Miller,
formerly of Providence, Delaware county, who were in their day
prominently connected with Providence meeting. Phebe
was the eldest of nine children, but three of whom now survive,
living in and near Media. Her sympathies were constantly
exercised toward the unfortunate and poor; her life peaceful and
innocent, yet marked with such a strong sense of responsibility and
unflinching attachment to principle, that it was constantly fruitful
of good works, done, however, with extreme reserve. Even in
apparent health she conversed freely and calmly of her death,
experiencing its approach without fear, solicitous only as to
other's pain when the messenger should come. Her "passing
away" was as quiet andgentle as her life had been.
JOHNSON - On 13th of Twelfth month, 1875,
Priscilla Johnson, wife of William F. Johnson, in the
68th year of her age; was a member of West Branch Monthly Meeting,
Clearfield county, Pa.
LUKENS - On Fifth mo 6th, 1876, at his late
residence, Argenta, Illinois, of consumption, Richard Henry,
son of the late Aaron and Anna M. Lukens, formerly of Chester
co., Pa.; member of Bradford Monthly Meeting.
SPENCER - On the 21st of Fifth month, 1875,
Lucinda M. Spencer, formerly Griest, wife of Miles I.
Spencer, aged 41 years; a member of West Branch Monthly Meeting,
Clearfield county, Pa.
STERLING - In Trenton, N. J., on Sixth-day
morning, the 19th of Fifth mo., Edith Sterling, relict of the
late Thomas C. Sterling, aged 87 years and 8 days; a member
of Chesterfield Monthly Meeting. The peaceful close of her
long and well-spent life will ever be a consolation to her children
and friends.
STILES - At Lumberton, N. J., Second month 28th,
1876, Martha, widow of Benjamin Stiles, in the 79th
year of her age; a member of Chester Monthly Meeting.
WATERMAN - On 5th of Fourth month, 1876,
Sarah Waterman, in the 80th year of her age; a member of
Abington Monthly Meeting.
WAYNE - On Second-day, 22d inst.,
Margaret W., daughter of the late William Wayne; a member
of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting - Race Street.
WHITACRE - On the 23d of Fourth month, 1876,
Aquilla Whitacre, aged 78 years; an Elder of Wapsenonoc Monthly
Meeting, Iowa.
When Iowa was yet comparatively unsettled, he purchased
a large tract of land, and as the State filled up, this land became
valuable. He removed here in 1865, while it was still sparsely
populated, and most of his numerous family were soon settled around
him, some having preceded him several years. The meeting at
Highland was shortly after opened in the midst of this interesting
community, a branch of Wapsenonoc Monthly Meeting. When it was
thought advisable to enlarge the meeting- house at Highland, as an
earnest of his interest in his particular meeting and love for the
Society of Friends, he provided the means to defray the entire
expenses thereof. Blessed with abundance, he seemed to regard
himself as the almoner of what the Lord had committed to his care,
hence the poor and needy ever found in him a friend. The remembrance
of the deep fellow feeling and religious sympathy when traveling in
company with this dear friend, in the service of truth, on a visit
of love to some parts of the vineyard, will ever be reverted to by
the writer as a green spot in the journey of life. His remains
were interred in Friends' burial-ground at Highland, and a meeting
was held on the occasion, which was felt to be a season of great
solemnity.
J. H. West Liberty, Iowa.
WILLIAMS —On First-day, the 14th of the Fifth
mo., 18.76, Isabella Williams; a member of Philadelphia
Monthly Meeting (Race Street).
WILSON.—On the 16th inst., Rebecca Wilson,
in her 87th year; a member of Green Street Monthly Meeting.
YARDLEY.—Suddenly, on the 3d of Fifth mo.,
Elizabeth F. Yardley, daughter of the late Joseph Turner, Jr.,
of Baltimore, in the 61st year of her age; an esteemed member of
Baltimore Monthly Meeting.
YARNALL.—At the residence of his grandmother,
Mary R. Yarnall, in Concord, Delaware county, Second month 17th,
1876, of inflammation of the lungs, Elwood W. Chandler, in
the 19th year of his age; an exemplary member of Doe Run Particular
and Fallowfield Monthly Meeting. He remarked to his anxious
mother, a short time before his death, " The Master wants me; I must
go." |
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No.___ - Pg. ___
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No. 3 - Pg. 55
Dated: Philadelphia, Fifteenth and Cherry Streets, First Month 24th, 1903
BARMORE -
BARMORE. -
BLACKMAN -
GAIGE - My residence near Quaker State, Near, first
month 7th 1903. William C. Blackfan, in the 71st year of his
age; a member of Solebury Monthly Meeting.
She was for some eyars a valued worker in the First day
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No. 3 - Pg. 38
Dated: First Month 17th, 1903
ALLEN - In Germantown,
Philadelphia, First month, 6, 1903, of acute pneumonia, Norwood
Penrose Allen, a member of Green Street Monthly
Meeting of Friends.
BIRDSALL - On the morning of Ninth month 15,
1902, Hannah Schooley Birdsall, widow of the late William
Birdsall, of Camden, Ind., in her 78th year.
She was born near Waterford, Loudoun county, Va.
She came with her parents, William and Abigail Schooley, who
moved to Green county, Ohio, and settled on a farm near Cedarville
in 1847. She was united in marriage with William P.
Birdsall in 1873, who died in 1880. After the death of her
husband she returned to the parental home in Ohio, where she spent
the remainder of her life in good deeds and loving acts. She
was a great sufferer from cancer for many years preceding her death,
which she bore with Christian fortitude. She was
a member of Green Plain Monthly Meeting, near which her remains were
laid to rest Ninth month 18, 1902.
COCK - At his home, Cornwall-on-Hudson, N. Y.,
First month 8, 1903, Charles E. Cock, in the 82d year of his
age; a member and for many years an elder of Cornwall Monthly
Meeting.
After a very short illness of pneumonia
he passed peacefully away, surrounded by his three daughters and two
sons. It is nineteen years since his wife's death. His
funeral was a very large one, all business in the village
being suspended at the time. Joel Borton and his
life-long friend, Joseph T. McDowell, spoke very acceptably
to the large assemblage. An exemplary Friend, a kind neighbor,
and an affectionate parent, his example of strict integrity and
motto of "Doing as you would be done by," will long be remembered.
It was his custom while his family was about him to read every
morning at breakfast from the Bible or other good books.
HALL - On First month 3, 1903, Lydia H.,
widow of Samuel R. Hall aged 87 years; a member of Concord
Monthly Meeting. Interment at Chichester Friends' Burying
Ground.
MULLER - At her home in Easton, Md., on the 2d
of First month, 1903, H. Lizzie Willson Muller, wife of
Joseph Muller, and daughter of the late Hannah W. Willson.
The deceased was forty-five years of age, and
leaves an infant son born on the day of her death. She was a
consistent active part in philanthropic work. Generosity of
spirit and self-sacrifice marked the life of this young Christian
woman, whose death bereaves a large circle of friends and relatives.
RICHARDSON - in Byberry, Philadelphia, on First
month 7, 1903, Ruth Anna Richardson, daughter of the late
Nathaniel and Hannah Y. Richardson. Funeral on Seventh
day, the 10th inst. Interment at Byberry Friends' graveyard.
SHAW. - At Friends' Home, Newtown, Pa., on
Seventh day morning. First month 32, 1903, Martha B. Shaw,
aged 83 years 7 months and 26 days.
WATSON. - In Newtown, on First-day, First
month 4, 1903, Davis Watson, in his 77th year.
WATSON - Near Mechanicsville, Bucks county, Pa., on
First month 3, 1903. Emaline P. Watson, wife of Henry
Watson, in her 81st year. A beloved elder of Buckingham
Monthly Meeting.
WEBSTER. - At the home of her nephew, Joseph
Webster, Locksley, Pa., on First month 2, 1903. Susan
D. Webster, aged 91 years. She was a member of Chester
Monthly Meeting. Interment at Middletown Friends' grounds. |
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Dated: 1st month 3, 1920
JOHNSON - On Twelfth month 26th,
at her home in Point Pleasant, N. J., Gulielma Warner, widow
of Benjamin F. Johnson and daughter of late Joseph and
Elizabeth Taylor Warner, of Bristol, Pa., in 87th year of her
age.
KENNARD - On Twelfth month 8th, at the hospital
at New Castle, Ind., Albert F. Kennard. He was a
birthright member of Friends and an active and valued member of Fall
Creek Monthly Meeting of Friends, at Pendleton, Ind., serving as
clerk for a number of years.
LIVEZEY - Near Spring House, Pa., on Twelfth
month 23d, Charles A. Livezey, aged 84. Interment at
Plymouth Friends' Meeting.
(Sharon Wick's Note: See
Obituary)
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JOHN L. THOMAS.
At the funeral of John L. Thomas, at
Pendleton, Ind., on Twelfth month 16th, the following memorial was
read by Evangeline E. Lewis. Wilson S. Doan also spoke
feelingly, and Charles S. Thomas paid a beautiful tribute to
the life of his father. Mrs. William M. Swain sang
"Nearer, My God to Thee," in compliance with the request of the
deceased, expressed when she sang the same song at the funeral of
his wife Caroline Swain Thomas, who died Third month 13th,
1915.
MEMORIAL.
The words of John L. Thomas, spoken as he
stood with us beside the casket of my father, are in my mind today.
"Grief and sense of loss," he said "are not yours alone. The
community mourns with you." And to his family today I repeat
his words, - "The community mourns with you." We loved him,
and in his passing we grieve not for him alone, but for the
generation of which he was the type. Grief is largely
cumulative, and in the loss of each friend, we experience again the
pain of separation from all the dear ones gone before.
For the old order passes and we face with all the
courage and faith that we can summon the uncertain conditions of the
times, it is with a sense of relief that we turn to contemplate the
lives of those splendid men and women who, untroubled by
perplexities and sustained by a sure and simple faith, met life
calmly and serenely, and carried to other lives that atmosphere of
peace and love in which they moved and had their being.
John L. Thomas, born November 20, 1837, was the
son of Lewis W. and Priscilla M. Thomas. He was the
oldest of eleven children, nine of whom lived to years of maturity
and four of whom survive him. The four surviving brothers and
sisters are: Martha M. Morris, Jonathan W. Thomas, Solomon
F. Thomas, and Alice G .Whitely.
Educated in the pioneer schools of the
community, the children of this family were none and less blessed
with unusual opportunities in the home. Their father was a man
of trained intelligence, thrifty, practical and progressive.
Their mother was a poetess, and in spite of the household cares
which the size of the family suggests, yet found time for the
writing of many poems, the beauty of which might have graced the pen
of Alice and Thomas Cary.
Twice every week the flock of children
were brought by their parents to attend Friends' meeting at this
place in the log meeting-house which had been built on land donated
for the purpose by their grandfather, Jonathan W. Thomas, and
it was under these conditions that John L. Thomas imbibed the
devotion to the Society of Friends which was to remain with him to
the end.
He was married Ninth month 18th, 1862, to Caroline
Swain. The happy home founded then survived for almost
fifty-three years. The golden wedding was happily celebrated
in 1912.
Into that home of love and peace, and thrift, and
prosperity, and order were born four children, three of whom
survive, Emma F., now wife of Frank P. Miller, of
Romney, W. Va., Charles S., author and educator, of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Lewis W. who resides on the home farm,
and with whom his father has made his home since the death of
Caroline Swain Thomas.
In the best sense of the word, John L. Thomas
was a successful man. In early life he was a school teacher of
ability; in later life he was a prosperous farmer who knew how to
accumulate money and how to spend it on the better and higher things
of life; always he was a public-spirited man, who served the public
for the public's good, and a churchman than whom no one since the
establishment of the meeting here in 1833 ever gave more to the
society in the way of efficient service.
In politics he belonged to the party of Abraham
Lincoln, which honored him many times with responsible
positions.
In the affairs of county and state he was a factor, and
it was largely through his efforts that the Madison County Farmers'
Insurance Co. was organized.
But to the Society of Friends in this community, the
loss of John L. Thomas is irreparable. He was the chief
bulwark of the Fall Creek monthly meeting. With others in
1868, he founded the Friends' First day School in the face of
opposition from conservative members of the Society. It is a
matter of congratulation that he lived to enjoy the celebration of
the semi-centennial of the School of which he had been teacher or
Superintendent for many years.
He was the epitome of the simple faith he preached.
He was not troubled at all by the perplexities of creed which took
the attention of so many concerned souls among his contemporaries
within and without his church. The Fatherhood of God, the
Brotherhood of Man, and the indwelling spirit of Christ - these were
his religion and of these things alone did he speak when he rose in
his familiar place in the meeting to voice the message which had
arisen in his heart.
He held the tenets of Friendly faith in reverence, but
"Mind the Light" freed him from the bonds of tradition even there.
"Within himself he found the law of right.
He walked by faith and not the letter's sight
And read his Bible by the Inward Light.
And if sometimes the slaves of form and rule
Frozen in their creeds like fish in winter's pool.
Tried the large tolerance of his liberal school.
His door was free to men of every name.
He welcomed all the seeking souls who came.
And no man's faith he made a cause of blame."
He stood for untrammeled freedom of the soul in things spiritual.
He believed firmly in the spark of divinity within each one of God's
children and to that in simple phrase he appealed.
He preached a pure and simple religion, which made for
character and good citizenship.
We can but be thankful for him that in these later days
of storm and stress, his thoughts mercifully have been turned
backward, and the roar of cannon and the shriek of shell have been
unheeded by him.
Where these sounds did not penetrate, however, the
prattle and laughter of children have found easy entrance and he has
poyed in the companionship of his grandchildren.
Six weeks ago he sat with his friends through the
service of his beloved meeting and then went directly to the train
which took him away on a visit to his daughter Emma in West
Virginia.
There a few days ago he was stricken with his last
illness and there under the tender ministration of his daughter's
tender hands he passed away Twelfth month 12, 1919. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 27
Dated: 1st month 10, 1920
ATKINSON - At Somerton, Pa., on
Twelfth month 28th, Charles S., husband of Julia Atkinson
(nee Tomlinson) and son of the late Mahlon R. and Mary A.
Atkinson, in the 67th year of his age.
EDWARDS - On Twelfth month 23rd, 1919,
Margaretta I., infant daughter of Henry and Ivy Edwards,
Mullica Hill, N. J.
HIRST - At his late home in Purcellville, Va.,
on Fifth month 14th, 1919, Edgar H. Hirst, in the 63rd year
of his age. Interment at Lincoln, Va. He was a very
consistent member of Goose Creek Meeting of Friends and is missed by
all who know him.
LLOYD - At Friends' Boarding Home, West Chester,
Pa., on Twelfth month 24th, 1919, Charles, son of Franklin
and Hannah Lloyd, aged 72 years; a member of Darby Monthly
Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 43
Dated: 1st month 17, 1920
HALL.—At his home in Philadelphia, on Seventh-day,
Twelfth month 3d, Samuel D. Hall Johnson
JOHNSON.—At his residence, Wynnewood, Pa.. Twelfth
month 20th, Joseph B. Johnson, aged 67 years. Interment at
West Laurel Hill.
KNIGHT.—In Germantown, Pa., on First month 3rd,
-1920, Harry Gadiner Knight, son of the late Jonathan and
Mary Knight, aged 67 years.
McILVAIN.—At Mt. Holly, N. J., First month 11th,
1920, Edith Sterling, daughter of James and Rebecca
B. McIlvain, aged 82.
MOORE.—On Twelfth month 6th, 1919, at Woodstown,
N. J., after a long illness, Joshua Moore, aged 76
years. A member of Pilesgrove Monthly Meeting. Interment in Friends'
Cemetery.
QUIMBY.—On Twelfth month 31st, 1919, at Nutley,
N. J., Mercy A. Quimby, a member of New York Yearly Meeting.
SINN.—Sarah Ann Sinn passed
away at her home in Germantown, Philadelphia, on First month 7th,
1920, in her 93rd year. She was a life-long member of the Society of
Friends.
WATSON.—At Morrisville, Pa., on First month 7th,
1920, Sarah Ann Watson, aged 87 years.
WILDMAN.—At Cornwells, Pa., on First month 4th,
1920, Howard Llewellyn Wildman, son of Alan C. and Mary
Chandler Wildman, aged 17 months.
WILLS.—First-day morning, First month 11th,
1920, Rebecca M., daughter of the late Jacob and Rebecca
H. Wills.---
CHARLES A. LIVEZEY.
To have lived eighty-four years is in itself a mark of
distinction. It is an evidence of usefulness, and of an intense
perception of the divine harmony, of the need for all things being
in their right places, and being put to their right uses.
Charles A. Livezey, who died at his home "Cherry
Row Farm," near Springhouse, Pennsylvania, on the 22nd of Twelfth
month, 1919, was born on Eighth month third, 1835, the son of
Joseph Livezey and Edith Burr, of
Philadelphia, Left an orphan, he came, at the age of six years, to
live with his aunt, Mary Jones, on the farm where he
spent the rest of his days. He passed through many trials in
his youth and early manhood, but soon learned the nearness of his
Heavenly Father, whose presence became a daily experience to him, so
that, like George Fox, he soon found an inward comfort
and strength that led to a tranquility of spirit. In later years he
frequently bore testimony of this experience, and told how he had
lifted up his supplications in the fields, as George Fox
used to do, and how, like him, he had heard a voice saying, "There
is one, even Christ Jesus, who can speak to thy condition."
In 1879 he was united in marriage with Mary E.
Conard, of Fort Washington, a member of Plymouth Meeting.
Two children, Albert and Edith Livezey, were born to them,
and the family became concerned members of Gwynedd Meeting.
Charles Livezey gave of his time as a member of the Board
of Education of Lower Gwynedd Township and as supervisor of roads.
His farm was known as one of the most successful in the community.
It is not, however, for these outward manifestations,
excellent though they were, that Charles Livezey will
live in the hearts of all who knew him. His nobility of
character, his gentleness of spirit, and his pure gospel ministry
have touched more than those who knew him in any other way.
Like the founder of his faith, the keynote of his life was to "Owe
nothing to any but love." This was the life he led; this was
the creed he taught. "He was more in life and substance than
in the wisdom of worlds or eloquence of speech." His ministry
was filled with a fervency that shone and warmed with the light of
revelation, and though his words were few, their simplicity,
inspiration, and the sweetness of his life, touched the hearts of
all who heard him.
Charles Livezey was the antithesis of his
time. He lived in a world of chaos and confusion, of strife
and fierce intensity, of noise and a tumult of talking, of violent
and radical speech and action. He called us first to love; to
quiet contemplation, to peace and rest and tranquility to the things
that do not perish with the using. His life and ministry were
living examples of the time when Friends had a great message and a
world-wide mission. He was among the last, unless we will heed
before it is too late, of the old-time Friends. His serene spirit
has been released to the reward which his never-failing faith led
him to hope for. His friends will not be able to replace the kind
face, whose greeting was a benediction.
HORACE MATHER LIPPINCOTT.
(SHARON WICK'S NOTE: See
Death notice of Charles Livezey's wife
Mary E. C.) |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 43
Dated: 1st month 31, 1920
BURGESS.—At the home of her daughter, Hamtonetta
Burgess, University Place, Neb., Mary P. Burgess
passed quietly away, First month 15th, aged 87 years 6 months.
The services were conducted by members of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, of which she was a faithful member, having missed
but six meetings in the past ten years. Interment was in
College View Cemetery.
COMLY.—At Jenkintown, Pa., on First month 22nd,
Anna Eliza, widow of John T. Comly, in her 79th
year.
ESTLACK.—At Woodbury, N. J., First month 23rd,
Charles E. Estlack, aged 77.
GARNER.—Charlotte S. Garner, a member of
Bethpage Preparative Meeting, passed away after a short illness,
First month 11th. The funeral was held at her home, Wantagh,
Long Island, where tribute was voiced to her brave, unselfish life
by the pastor of the neighboring church and Albert R. Lawton.
HUTTON.—At Salem, Ohio, First month 19th,
Finley Hutton, aged 80 years.
MATHER.—At 1486 South Union Avenue, Alliance,
Ohio, the home of his daughter and husband, Alice and
Howard Taylor, on Twelfth month 27th, 1919, John
Mather, in his 96th year. He was an elder of West Monthly
Meeting. His long life was spent in service to the "Divine
Master" and to his fellow travelers on the road of life.
SHOEMAKER.—At Germantown, Philadelphia, on First
month 27th, William A., husband of Mary J. Shoemaker,
in his 50th year. A member of Green Street Monthly Meeting.
WALKER.—In Philadelphia, on First month 23rd,
Theodore W., husband of Susan S. Walker.
---
ROBERT BARNES.
"A ruddy drop of manly blood The surging sea outweighs." —Emerson.
The passing of our loved friend Robert Barnes, of
Purchase, New York, on Third-day, First month thirteenth, though it
brings deep grief to all who knew and honored him, should leave in
our hearts that inspiration which is the proper benediction of a
life so triumphant, and a passing so calm. He was the son of
David H. and Naomi Haviland Barnes, and was born in
the ancestral home on Barnes' Lane, in Purchase, on Seventh month
30, 1837. He grew up in the wholesome atmosphere and hard work
of a farm, and was always remarkably thrifty and successful.
He took an active part in his community. The present school
building is a reminder of his term of office as president of the
School Board. His opinions, too, on matters of public interest
and current topics were always fresh and decided, the result of a
keen intellect and philosophical mind, which made him interesting as
well as influential. His religion found its chief inspiration
and expression in his membership in the Society of Friends.—one
might almost say in his absorption in it. For years he has sat
(as his father before him) at the head of Purchase Meeting.
His tact, his piety, his strength of character, and his cheerful and
earnest cordiality endearing him to old and young alike. He
frequently attended important gatherings of Friends in Westchester
County and the vicinity of New York, and as far as Philadelphia and
Baltimore; accompanied, of late years, by his daughter, Amy
Barnes, who since the death of her mother, his loved wife,
Esther Griffen Barnes, in 1904, has been his constant and
devoted companion. Amy has also, since that time, been
his home-maker, creating, with him, a truly Quaker home in its warm
hospitality, especially to all who bore the name of Friend.
Besides his daughter, he is survived by one son, David R. Barnes;
one granddaughter, Sarah Barnes; and one sister,
Anna B. Hallock.
An illness of less than two weeks, due to a serious
heart trouble, preceded his death, which occurred in his own home in
the company of his loved ones. A large number of friends and
neighbors gathered in the Purchase Meeting-house on Sixth-day
afternoon to pay the last tribute of love. Among those who
came from a distance were Joel Borton of Philadelphia,
Caroline Worth of West Chester, Pa., and Hibberd
Taylor of New York. Samuel Willets, his
lifelong comrade, Ellwood Burdsall, Effie
Danforth McAfee and the Rev. Mr. Wells
of the neighboring Methodist Episcopal church, spoke words of
comfort also. Those who were present said that his face in
death looked very peaceful, as though he had simply "fallen on
sleep." And something in the recollection of the vigor of his
Christianity, as well as its peacefulness, leads one to add, for
him, Robert Louis Stevenson's words: "Glad did
I live, and gladly die, And I laid me down with a will."
---
ARTHUR H. TOMLINSON.
On Fourth-day, the 14th, Arthur H. Tomlinson, of
Swarthmore, Pa., passed on to the "great beyond." He was born
in Bucks County, Pa., First month 21st, 1855, the eldest of seven
children of Robert and Mary H. Tomlinson. Thrown, early
in life, on his own resources, he commenced teaching in an ungraded
public school, but later acceptably held the position of principal
in the following schools: Friends' School, Calvert, Md., from 1877
to 1881; Friends' School, Oxford, Pa., from 1881 to 1883; Friends'
School, Locust Valley, L. I., from 1884 to 18S7; and Abington (Pa.)
Friends' School from 1887 to 1892. He went to Swarthmore in
1892 and opened a preparatory school for boys and girls.
Thinking the location a desirable one he bought ground and built and
equipped the substantial and handsome buildings now known as the
Swarthmore Preparatory School for Boys. For twenty-eight years
he carried on the work with ever increasing success; overcoming
great obstacles with an indomitable courage born of Divine faith in
himself and others. His good judgment, high sense of justice,
and an adherence to the right as he saw it, won for him praise from
both patrons and pupils. The high ideal of life which he endeavored
to instill into the boys under his care was exemplified in his own
character, making his influence a factor for good in the community
in which he lived. Great as a teacher, great as a citizen, and great
in the relations of home, he was one of whom it may be said: "Tho
dead, he yet speaketh." |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 90
Dated: Second month 7, 1920
COLEMAN.—In Rochester, N. Y., on First month 5th, 1920,
Henry Abel Coleman, aged 69 years. A member of
Farmington Executive Meeting, son of the late Alexander and Mary
Case Coleman, pioneers in the early settlement of Rochester.
The former removed from Ghent, Columbia County, N. Y., where once
were numerous families of Colemans, Macys, Bunkers
and Powells. Their ancestors were originally from the
island of Nantucket.
DOWNING.—In Downingtown, Pa., on First month
2nd, Edward Downing, aged 76.
IVINS.—Langhorne, Pa., First month 31st,
Stephen Woolston Ivins, aged 85.
PALMER.—At Newark, N. J., on First month 15th,
George Martin Palmer, beloved husband of Marian Rogers
Palmer (formerly of Moorestown, N. J.), aged nearly 44 years.
He is survived by his wife, one son, Roger Lewis Palmer, and
two daughters, Dorothea Miller and Marian R. Palmer, Jr.
The Society of Friends has lost a very earnest member; one
who was much concerned that love and unity should characterize the
two bodies, and blend them into one perfect Society. First-day
school work was particularly interesting to him. Of a
remarkably cheerful, calm and kindly disposition, he bore his long
illness with wonderful faith, patience, and loving thoughtfulness of
those around him. A sad and stricken home is left, — and yet
his family are upheld and strengthened by the Everlasting Arms.
A favorite hymn of the dear one was: Art thou weary, art thou
languid, Art thou sore distressed? "Come to me," saith One, "and
coming, Be at rest."
ROBERTS.—On First month 28th, Mary H.,
widow of Franklin Roberts, at 139 East Pomona Terrace,
Germantown.
SEAMAN.—At his home, "Woodbury Falls, New York,
James, son of the late Jacob and Hannah Seaman, in the
76th year of his age. A lifelong member of Cornwall Monthly
Meeting. He is survived by his wife, four sons, and one
daughter.
SEYMOUR.—At Rye, N. Y., Esther Haviland
Seymour, wife of Henry B. Seymour, daughter of the late
David and Sarah W. Underhill, in the 79th year of her age.
She was a member of Purchase Executive and Preparative Meeting.
STARBUCK. —At the Old Ladies' Home, on First
month 24th, Frances, daughter of William and Hannah
(Dillingham) Starbuck, aged 78 years. Interment in the
home plat at Greenwich, N. Y.
STEELE.—At the home of a son, at Willow Grove,
Pa., on First month 23rd, Canby S. Steele, in his 78th year.
Interment at Willistown Friends' Meeting, Chester County.
STUBBS.—On First month 24th, at McSparran, Pa.,
Hanna R., wife of John T. Stubbs, aged 59 years.
The deceased is a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Rachel Ann
Stubbs.
WOODMAN.—At his home, Bala., Pa., on First month
26th, Henry E. Woodman, aged 48 years. Interment in
Wrightstown Friends' burying ground. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 107 &
108
Dated: Second month 14, 1920
ATKINSON.— Suddenly, near Buckmanville, Pa., on Thursday,
February 5th, Horace T. Atkinson.
ATKINSON — In Philadelphia, of pneumonia, Second
month 5th, Sarah Corlies, widow of Henry
Atkinson, aged 81.
BANKS.—Maria Hawshurst, widow of
Daniel Banks, died at her residence at Sea Cliff, Long
Island, on First month 13th. She was in the 90th year of her
age. Her twin sister, Elizabeth Hawshurst, is
living, and for several years they have been regarded as the oldest
twins in the United States. Maria Banks was descended
from Quaker ancestors, and was a life-long member of Westbury
Monthly Meeting, and as long as her health permitted she was regular
in attendance at meetings. Her quiet, gentle life endeared her
to a large circle of friends. She is survived by two daughters
and a son. Her husband was widely known as the captain of the
steamboat "Idlewild," plying between New York and Roslyn.
BAYNES.—Second .month 8th, Mary Caley Baynes,
of Plymouth Meeting, in her 99th year.
MICHENER.—In Buckingham, Pa., on Monday, Second
month 2nd, 1920, Sara J. Michener, widow of Horace M.
Michener, aged 69 years.
PANDRICH.—Second month 2nd, Mary J. Pandrich,
of Merchantville, N. J.
SCATTERGOOD—At Morris Heights, Pa., Second month
6th, Sarah W., daughter of late William and Rebecca
Scattergood, in 85th year.
SHORTLIDGE.—At Concordville, Pa., Second month
3rd, Isabel G., widow of Professor John Shortlidge, in
76th year.
SMITH.—West Chester, on second month 4th,
Frederic J., husband of Caroline T. Smith and son of
M. Elizabeth and late Hutchinson Smith, in his
53rd year.
STEER—At his home, in Waterford, Virginia, on
Second month 6th, of pneumonia, John B. Steer, son of Mary
F. and |the late Franklin M. Steer, in his 55th
year.
SUTTON.—At New York City, on Second month 4th,
George Eddie Sutton, in his 73d year.
TEAS.—At Upper Dublin, Pa., on Second month 6th,
Ellen Teas, daughter of Rebecca S. and late
George S. Teas.
WATSON.—At Langhorne, Pa., Second month 8th,
Joseph J. Watson, aged 76.
WORTHINGTON. — At Germantown, Pa., on February
5th, 1920, Rebecca V. Worthington. Interment at
Wrightstown, Pa. |
Source: Friends'
Intelligencer - Pg. 186
Dated: Third month 20, 1920
DAVIS.—At Woodstown, N. J., Third month 10th, Sarah
Colson, wife of Frank Davis, manager of South
Jersey Farmers' Exchange. Beside her husband she leaves one
sister, Maggie Colson Lippincott, of Woodstown,
and one brother," Asa L. Colson, of Wild- wood.
HAINES.—On Third month 9th. M. Elizabeth,
daughter of Zebedee and Anna P. Haines, West Grove, Pa., in
the 35th year of her age.
HOLLOWAY. — Suddenly on Second month 28th,
William R. Holloway, from neuralgia of the heart. He was
born Eighth month 6th, 1848, at Darlington, Hartford Co., Md.
He leaves a widow, two sons, and one daughter. A member of
Deer Creek Meeting.
JACOB.—At Moylan, Pa., Third month 10th,
Flora Lewis, wife of Walter W. Jacob.
PANCOAST.—On Second month 21st, at Miami,
Florida, Catherine Eva, infant daughter of J. Arthur and
Bettie Quarterman Pancoast.
PRESTON.—On Third month 12th, Ella W. Preston,
widow of Joseph G. Preston, aged 83 years. Interment
private in Buckingham Friends' Burying Ground.
Van HORN.—Near Wood Hill, Pa., on Third
month 8th, W. Watson Van Horn, husband of Rebecca B. Van
Horn, aged 70 years. Funeral at the Wrightstown Friends'
Meeting-house. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 203
Dated: Third month 27, 1920
BARTRAM.—Third month 19th,
Hannah P., wife of Joseph D. Bartram, aged 78. Interment
Friends' Burial Grounds, Darby.
DAVIS.—On March 12, 1920, at the home of her
daughter, Maria Davis Fulton, 3910 Duvall Avenue, Baltimore,
Maryland, Maria Kent, widow of Franklin Davis, aged nearly 86
years.
This dear Friend, daughter of Joseph and Maria J.
Kent, was born in Chester County, Pa., Fourth month 9th, 1834,
and married in 1857 Franklin Davis, then of Staunton,
Virginia. Ways of traveling were more primitive then, and her
bridal trip was by carriage to her new home in the Virginia valley,
where during the Civil War they suffered much loss from the
destruction of their property. Sometimes the Northern and
sometimes the Southern army was camped around them, and for each in
turn she baked bread, furnished food, and nursed the sick and
wounded. At the end of the Civil War they removed to Richmond,
Virginia, where for about ten years they lived during the difficult
reconstruction period. And here she was again a mother to
black and white alike of the many employees of the Franklin
Davis Nursery Company. All loved her, and many were her
faithful friends to the last.
That they might command better advantages for the
education of their children they removed to Baltimore in November,
1877. Although many years separated from Friends, she had been
a constant reader of the Intelligencer, and thus kept in touch with
them; and now she felt it a great privilege to be able to attend the
Baltimore meeting, which she loved and served as elder during years
when she was able to do so.
Two sons and two daughters survive her, sixteen
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, by all of whom memory of
her sweet unselfishness and loving spirit will remain with them.
Not to get, but to give was her great pleasure. Her great love
was for little children, and the flowers she so loved, and clasped
in her dying hands, were showered around her by loving and distant
friends at the last.
Many and great were her trials, but through all she
never murmured, but continued to count her blessing,—the chief of
which were her friends. "Beautiful mother with thy work all done,
Beautiful spirit, to Heaven now gone, Beautiful life with the crown
now won, God giveth thee rest."
E. K. B.
EASTBURN.—On Third month 14th, Emilie
Roberts Eastburn, aged S3.
SHREVE.—On Third month 19th, at Devon, Pa.,
Elizabeth Jackson Shreve, wife of the late Benjamin D. Shreve,
and daughter of the; late William and Elizabeth
H. Jackson, in the 75th year of her age. A member of
Radnor Monthly Meeting.
TAYLOR.—At Columbus, N. J., Third month 13th,
Sarah G., wife of Henry Taylor, aged 74.
TEAS—On Third month 14th, Rebecca S. Teas,
widow of the late George S. Teas, aged 83 years.
Interment at Upper Dublin.
Thomas. — At Wilmington, Del., Third month 13th,
Ruth A., widow of Charles P. Thomas, aged 76.
WalmsIey.—On Third month 17th, Elizabeth
Walmsley, widow of Abner W. Walmsley, in her 88th year.
Interment at Horsham Meeting.---
ANNA WALTON WOODWARD.
"You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will,
But the scent of the roses will cling round it still." Memory
recalls these lines, and they seem a fitting testimony to our dear
friend Anna Walton Woodward, who passed away in Eighth month,
1919, after several months of severe illness. Her exemplary
life was evidenced by the cheerfulness and patience shown during her
sickness, manifesting a strong faith and trust in her Heavenly
Father. Those of us who knew her well feel that her life has
been an inspiration, and have learned many les- sons from her quiet
ministry. The little home circle in which she was such a
source of sunshine, feel her loss keenly, but the fragrance of her
life will live in memory of all who knew her.
m. c. s |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 218
Dated: Fourth month 3, 1920
BRANSON.—At Selma, Ohio, on Third month 23rd, Nathan
V. Branson, aged 85, A life-long member of Green Plain Monthly
Meeting.
BURLINGAME.—On Third month 26th, at Fallsington,
Pa., Elizabeth T., daughter of Geoffrey G. and Lucy Tatum
Burlingame, aged 10 months.
COALE.—In Gillett, Arkansas, at the home of her
brother and sister-in-law, J. P. and R. J. Kennedy, on the
17th of Third month, Jennie E. Coale, wife of J. Warner
Coale, of Holder, Illinois, aged 70 years. A birthright and
life-long member of the Society of Friends. Interment in
Benjaminville Friends' Cemetery.
LIVEZEY.—At Spring
House, Pa., on Third month 27th, Mary E. C, widow of
Charles Livezey.
ROBERTS.—At the home of her relatives, in
Colton, California, on the 20th of Second month, Mary H. Wood
Roberts, in the 81st year of her age. She was most of her
life a member of Fairfax Monthly Meeting, Virginia, but for some
years has resided in California. She was a patient sufferer
for many months, and gladly welcomed the summons to her Heavenly
Home. m. f. s.
ROBERTS.—At State Hospital, Norristown, Pa.,
Third month 29th, George S., son of Richard R. and Ruth A.
Roberts, both deceased.
ROW. — Seventh-day, Third month 27th, Martha
M., widow of Washington Row. Funeral
services at residence of Anne D. Flowers, Langhorne, Pa.
WATSON.—On Third month 23rd, Martha C. Watson,
widow of George Watson, in her 82nd year. Funeral
services were held on the 26th. in the Oliver H. Bair
Building, 1820 Chestnut Street. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 234
Dated: Fourth month 10, 1920
HILLES.—On Third month 1st, at
her home, Ambler Highlands, Pa.. Susan J. Hilles,. aged
seventy years. By her going, those who knew her best and loved
her most have lost a friend, whose pure unselfish life will ever be
an inspiration. Ever thinking of the happiness and welfare of
others; always forgetful of self, it may truly be said of her, "Well
done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of thy
Lord."
ROBERTS.—On Third month 29th, George S.
Roberts, husband of Edith B. Roberts, aged 35 years.
Funeral at Horsham Friends' Meeting-house.
ROBERTS.—On Fourth month 3rd, Emma B.,
widow of Abel S. Roberts, and daughter of late Jacob and
Hannah Bockius.
ROWE.—On Fourth month 3rd, at Fallsington, Pa.,
Martha W. Rowe, widow of Washington Rowe, and daughter of
James and Elizabeth Watson. Interment at Langhorne, Pa.
TOWNSEND. —Fourth month 3rd, Anne P.,
daughter of late Jesse and Elizabeth Townsend, formerly of
Vassar Avenue, Swarthmore, Pa.
WATSON.—In Doylestown, Pa., Third month 31st,
1920, George Watson, President of The Bucks County Trust
Company, aged 51 years. He was the son of the late Judge
Richard Watson and Isabella T. McCoy, and a member of Buckingham
Monthly Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 77
No. 15 - Pg. 234
Dated: Fourth month 10, 1920
ISAAC SHARPLESS.
[Our Friend John William Graham,
of Manchester, England, whose visits to this country are held in
loving remembrance by many American Friends, writes as follows , in
the London Friend.]
By the death of Isaac Sharpless the
Society of Friends in America has lost one of its central supports
and its most uniting influences. Just in time, but not too soon, as
is now apparent, had he divested himself in 1917 of his
responsibilities as President of Haverford College, after thirty
years' service. He had had time since then to publish his book
on the early leaders of Pennsylvania, when his heart gave way and
his work was done. He was not a man of great eloquence, nor
had he remarkable literary gifts, nor was he a pioneer in science.
He was a wise administrator, charitable, modest, friendly, humorous,
and bearing without fuss the excitements and anxieties which centre
round the head of a college. His modesty was very winning. He
once explained to me that he was no man of great acquirements.
"Friends came to me on my farm, and said, 'Isaac, we want
thee to undertake Haverford College.' It was only because they
couldn't find anybody else." He was, in fact, a qualified
teacher of mathematics who had reverted to the land. His work
as an American historian was to come later. So. as Cincinnatus
to Pome, Isaac Sharpless passed from the plough to the
Presidency. He was not. however, modest where Haverford was
concerned. He would come over to England,— or rather to
Europe—in quest of the best men, if we had any good enough. He
was indeed happy in the offers he could make, due to the large
benefactions the College was perpetually receiving. Dollars poured
in, in tens of thousands, all his time, to the marvel of English
teachers who struggle to keep their schools and colleges from
actually falling back. So the broad lawns of Haverford are
dotted by stately buildings, the great library, the science block,
the ring of Professors' residences, Barclay Hall, the ancient
nucleus, and others. All this needed public confidence.
Currents of opinion run there more strongly, within narrower bounds,
than here. Haverford had to be steered through difficult years
of transition, had to be a pioneer in liberal thought, had to
satisfy parents and students, yet not to alienate Friends of the
ancient type, nor give way to the aggressive evangelicalism which
reacted from the West. The Hicksite Friends, too, its
neighbors, were in an isolation which as years went on, such men as
Isaac Sharpless must have recognized to be wrong.
I remember gratefully how he and Haverford stood by me in 1896 when
paying the first English visit to those Friends. It must have
needed some courage to a man in his position.
The habits of the undergraduate, also, not always a
Friend, had to be adjusted to, at any rate, a moderate fit into the
pattern of Quaker "Philadelphia. To those who know his ways, the
American undergraduate is, I dare say, no harder to manage than his
English brother, but he is different, and somewhat mysterious to an
outsider. There is truth in what Isaac Sharpless
once said to me, that while Professors might cross the sea with
advantage, administrative Heads should be native born. His
humor must have been a great asset to him in this connection, as to
all who have to keep people pleased and satisfied,—an emollient and
a consolation. He told me once with a twinkle, that £500 a year
(pre-war) was about the least a member of the Society of Friends
could live on. He had in his mind, no doubt, the standards of
a certain corner of Pennsylvania. He belonged to an old local family
himself, migrating originally, I believe, from Sharpies, near
Wigan. Those families form an aristocracy, not always in
wealth, but in spirit.
Like other things, the type is being merged, which
reminds me of his telling me that he and I belonged to a generation
which had unique advantages which would never recur. We had been
born and bred under the old Quaker domestic regime, and the set of
habits and restrictions that went with it; but we were living now in
an age of liberal culture, unfettered inquiry, many recreations, and
free artistic production. Our successors would have those
things without the Quaker discipline and restraint. Our
forefathers were sadly hedged in, but had a training which would not
come back. This is more true of an American than of an
Englishman, his junior, brought up where the restrictions went
earlier. Our young Friends might ponder this.
Isaac Sharpless was one of the few Friends who
took a hand in the occasional efforts made to purify local politics,
in which, at one time, he held some position. But his real
statesmanship found scope in the management of the College.
And therein the quality which made the most abiding impression on
one ob- server was his large charity.
John W. Graham |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 77
No. 16 - Pg. 250
Dated: Fourth month 17, 1920
BALDERSTON. —On Third month
22nd, at Stomach Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., David Newlin
Balderston, son of the late David and Anna M. Balderston,
of Bucks County, entered into eternal life.
HAINES.—At Medford, N. J., on Fourth month 6t'h,
Joseph H. Haines, aged 79.
SAVERY.—In West Chester, Pa., First- day, Fourth
month 4th, Hanna H., widow of Edward Savery. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 77
No. 17 - Pg. 266
Dated: Fourth month 24, 1920
BRANSON - On Third month 23d
near Cedarville, Ohio, Nathan V. Branson, son of Thomas
and Anna Vail Branson, in his 86th year.
SNODE - Near Alliance, Ohio, in
Fourth month, Hannah Richards Snode, sister of Daniel I.
and Hulda E. Richards, of Salem, Ohio. A member of Salem,
Ohio, Monthly Meeting. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Vol. 77
No. 18 - Pg. 281
Dated: Fifth month 1, 1920
BRANSON - Nathan V. Branson, son of Thomas and Anna
Vail Branson, was born near Cedarville, Ohio, Eleventh month
19th, 1834, and entered into the higher life on Third month 23rd, in
the 86th year. In 1858 he married Anna Swain, of
Pendleton, Indiana, who died eighteen years ago. He is
survived by three children, Evelyn B. Howell, t. Swain Brnson,
and Lewella B. Smith, and four grand-children. For many
years his wife was an invalid, and those who were familiar with
their home life could but notice his patient care and tenderness.
Theirs was a happy, harmonious union and their attitude one to the
other was a worthy example of what matrimony really should be; and
in their home was where his life shone most fully.
He retained his faculties in a marked degree until the
end came. He was a life-long conscientious member of the
Society of Friends.
He was an earnest advocate of temperance, and it was a
great gratification to him, that he lived to see his hopes realized.
So near did he live to the Author of all good, and so
faithful was he to all the admonitions of the Divine Master that
when the final summons came there was no fear, no hesitancy, he was
ready and waiting, yes, anxious to go; the great transition to him
was only natural and beautiful as he heard the call "enter into the
joy of thy Lord."
L. B. S.
COMFORT. - At Trenton, N. J., 20th inst., Annie,
daughter of late George and Susan Comfort, in 79th year of
her age.
GARWOOD - Moorestown, N. J., Fourth month 23rd,
Daniel G. Garwood, aged 79.
GURNEY. - On Third month 31st, at his home,
Alcove, Albany County, N. Y., Edward Underhill Gurney,
aged 72 years. He was the son of the late Jacob U. and
Elizabeth Shepherd Gurney.
IREDELL. - On Fourth month 14th, at the home of his
son, in Clarksboro, N. J., Charles E. Iredell aged 87 years.
Internment in Friends' Cemetery, Mullica Hill, N. J. He was a
member of Woowich Preparative Meeting.
JONES - At Chester, Pa., Fourth month 19th,
Sarah L., widow of Joseph Warner Jones, in her 80th year.
LIPPINCOTT. - On Fourth month 7th,
at his home in Mullica Hill, N. J., Henry Lippincott, aged 76
years, husband of Rachel M. Lippincott. Funeral was
held in Mullica Hill Meeting-house on Fourth month 10th. He
was a firm believer in the principles of Friends, and an active
member of the First-day School and Young Friends' Association.
LOVETT. - Fourth month 23rd, Sarah A. Widow
of Robert Pitfield Lovett, aged 73. Funeral at
Fallingston Friends' Meeting-house.
MENDENHALL. - At Wilmington, Delaware,
Fourth on the 26th Lydia S., widow of Edward Mendinhall,
daughter of the late John and Sarah P. Marshall, aged 84.
Member of Wilmington Monthly Meeting.
PICKERING - On Fourth month 14th at Allentown,
Pa., H. Augustus Pickering, of Doylestown, Pa., in his 78th
year.
RUSSELL. - At the home of her son, Wm.
H. Stern, near Linwood, Md., Fourth month 18th, Mary Russell,
widow of Thomas W. Russell, aged 87 years. A member of
Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Carroll County, Maryland.
Interment in Friends' Cemetery, near Union Bridge, Md.
WILLIAMS.—On Fourth month 14th, at the home of
her brother-in-law and sister, Lewis and Susan T. Pidgeon, of
Wadesville, Va., Rebecca Williams, aged 70 years.
She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Williams,
of Waterford, Va., and the last twenty-seven years of her life had
been spent in the home where she died. The many guests
entertained in both homes will remember the gentle, unobtrusive life
she lived, and her conscientious regard to what she believed to be
her duty. She was laid beside her parents at Waterford, where
several who knew her testified to her pure, simple life.
WILSON.—At Sewell, N. J., on Third month 9th, B.
Ridgway, son of G. Walter and Beulah A. Tyler Wilson, aged 8
months and 23 days. "God's finger touched him and he slept." |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 299
Dated: Fifth month 8, 1920
ELINTON.—At Moylan, Pa., on
Fourth month 26th, Malinda, widow of Joseph S. Elkinton.
GOVETT.—At Atlantic City, Fourth month 30th,
Elizabeth Grey Jones, widow of Annesley
Richardson Govett and daughter of the late William and
Martha Lloyd Jones.
MANKIN.—Near Mullica Hill, N. J., on Fourth
month 22nd, Eliwood Mankin, in his 85th year. He
was for many years an elder of Woodbury Monthly Meeting. He
was well known for his high character and strict integrity.
MITCHELL.—At Langhorne, Pa., on Fourth month
26th, William P. Mitchell.
THORNE.—At Moorestown, N. J., Fifth month 1st,
Maria C., wife of Morris Thorne. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 316
Dated: Fifth month 15, 1920
AMBLER.—Fifth month 7th, Catherine E., widow of
Chalkley Ambler, in her 86th year. Interment at
Gwynedd, Pa.
ATKINSON. — In Philadelphia, on Fifth month
10th, Wilmer Atkinson, in his 80th year.
ELDRIDGE. — At Brookline, Mass., Fifth month
7th, Issachar Eldridge, aged 87. Interment at
Kennett Square, Pa.
HALLOWELL.—On Fourth month 11th, at his home,
Bethayres, Pa., Henry W. Hallowell, aged 73 years.
RANDALL.—At Harrisburg, Pa., on Fifth month 6th,
Charles T., husband of the late Rachel C. Randall. Interment
at Langhorne, Pa.
THORNE.—On Fifth month 1st, at Moorestown, N.
J., Maria C., wife of Morris Thorne.
Member of Alexandria Monthly Meeting.
TILTON.—Suddenly, of heart failure, at Richmond,
Va., on Fifth month 3rd, Joseph White, son of the late
Benjamin W. and Mary B. Tilton, and husband of Mary
Moore Tilton, in his 72nd year. Interment at Mount
Vernon, N. Y.
WILDMAN.—At Langhorne, Pa., on Fifth month 3rd,
Josephine S., wife of Alfred M. Wildman. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 331
Dated: Fifth month 22, 1920
BUZBY.—At Wenonah, N. J., on
Fifth month 11th, Chamless M. Buzby, aged 84.
HALLOWELL. — Suddenly, on Fifth month 26th, at
Sandy Spring, Maryland, Francis Miller Hallowell, son of
Henry C. Hallowell, deceased, and Sarah Miller
Hallowell, and grandson of Benjamin Hallowell, in
his 59th year. He is survived by his widow, daughter of
Alban G. Thomas, and the late Susannah Leggett
Thomas, and a son of four years. The following remarks are
among those spoken by the many warm friends who mourn his untimely
end. "I cannot forbear to offer my tribute of gratitude to
this good man. For thirty years he has been to our household
the best of friends, the kindest of neighbors. I owe my
husband's life to him, and in all our times of sorrow, serious
sickness and death, he has been with us helping and comforting in
every way that was possible for a thoughtful friend to do. I
have several times heard an observant man, who had known him
intimately all his life, say, that, when Frank Hallowell
makes a statement, it never occurs to me to weigh and measure it, as
I often have to do with people who are otherwise good people.
I know always that it is the exact truth, and neither more nor
less.' " He loved his fellow-men and in return he received a
more unusual affection from more different people than any man I can
now recall. What more can be said of a man than that he was
absolutely true, entirely respected, and that no more beloved life
was ever taken from our midst? A. B. K.
HILLIARD.—At Salem, N. J., Fifth month 10th,
William T. Hilliard, in his 71st year.
JACKSON. — At Friends' Boarding Home, 6300
Greene Street, Germantown, on Fifth month 15th, Letitia H.,
widow of John A. Jackson, aged 77.
LEWIS.—On May 8th, Wm. Lewis, aged
83 years. Interment Buckingham Friends' Burying Ground.
PAXSON.—At Friends' Home, 6300 Greene Street,
Germantown, on Fifth month 10th, Hannah A. Paxson, eldest
daughter of the late Henry M. and Jane P. Paxson, aged 82
years. Interment at West Chester, Pa.
PRICE.—In a hospital at Pueblo, Col., Third
month 7th, John Wierman Price, age 76. He was a member
of Clear Creek Monthly Meeting by birth, his parents being
William M. and Sarah Wierman Price, who were among the early
settlers of Putnam County. He grew to manhood and married
Elizabeth Flower, of this place, who passed away nine
years ago. Two children remain, Sarah Price
Aspaas and William F. Price, of Ignacio, La Plata County, Col.
RICH.—In Philadelphia, Pa., on Fifth month 11th,
Edwin G. Rich, in his 77th year. Interment at Horsham
Friends' Meeting.
STACKHOUSE.—On Fifth month 15th, Pennell
Stackhouse, in his 8lst year. Funeral at Lima, Delaware
County, Pa-----
CHAMLESS M. BUZBY.
On Fifth month 12th, at his home in Wenonah, N. J.,
Chamless M. Buzby passed quietly away, after a brief illness.
Although in his 85th year, he was actively engaged in the lumber
business and went every day to his office in Philadelphia. He
was a very successful business man, and proved in this that Quaker
principles may he safely followed in business life, as he was known
for his integrity and justice. He had high ideals of life, and
strove to live up to them. He was interested in all reforms,
kept in touch with all the affairs of government and of social life,
and was most deeply interested in the life and growth of the Society
of Friends. He was known in several Yearly Meetings, as he has
attended Genesee, New York and Baltimore at various times; and
seldom missed a General Conference. He was a regular attender
and a great benefactor of Mullica Hill Meeting, where he will be
much missed. He was not only an elder, but a very interested
and active one. Salem Quarter has thus lost another valuable
member.
e. l. h. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 348
Dated: Fifth month 29, 1920
LIVEZEY - At Norristown, Pa.,
Fifth month 18th, Samuel Livezey, aged 85.
SLACK. - On Fifth month 16th, Alice W. Slack,
daughter of the late Samuel A. and Edith B. Slack, aged 40
years. Interment Solebury Friends' Burying Grounds. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 380
Dated: Sixth month 12, 1920
ASH. - At Akron, Ohio, on Fifth month 23d, Henry Caleb
Ash, lately of Seattle, Wash., husband of Helen Bonsall
and son of Samuel S. and Sarah J. Ash. Interment on
Sixth month 5th, at Friends' Burying Ground, Darby, Pa.
HOLT - On Fifth month 29th, Chalkley Holt,
in his 85th year. Interment in Friends' Burying Grounds,
Baltimore, Md.
JACKSON. - On May 27th, in Brooklyn,
N. Y., Katherine King Jackson, daughter of Fanny Bacon and
Will Walter Jackson, in her fifteenth year.
PENNOCK. - On Sixth-day, Sixth month
4th, at Battle Creek, Mich., Edward A. Pennock, of Chatham,
Pa., aged 58 years.
THOMAS. - At Riverton, N. J., on Fifth month
27th, William M. Thomas, in his 74th year.
THORBURN. - On February 14, 1920, at Pittsburgh,
Va., James thorburn, husband of Helen Thorburn (nee
Groundwater), in his 65th year. He was an artist in his
home country (Scotland), and now his pictures are at New York
Meeting-house, being sold for the benefit of his wife, who expects
to return to her people in Scotland. James Thorburn was
devoted to the little meeting in Pittsburgh, which is composed of
Friends from five Yearly Meetings, with differing views, but meeting
in harmony for worship twice each month in the Y. W. C. A. building. |
Source: Friends' Intelligencer - Pg. 396
Dated: Sixth month 19, 1920
DAVIS. - On Fifth month 31st, at
his home in Baltimore, Md., after a brief illness, Joseph,
son of Franklin and the late Maria Kent Davis, aged 56
years.
SMITH. - Near Wycombe, Pa., on Sixth month 11th,
Charles L. Smith, aged 84 years. Funeral at the
Wrightstown Friends' Meeting-house. |
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