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Ellen Virlinda Shepard |
Ella Shepard tintype |
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Born: 1850 Vermillion Co., IN | ||||
Died: 03 May 1876 Vermillion Co., IN |
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Buried: Memorial Chapel Cemetery, Newport, Vermillion, IN |
FATHER
MOTHER
Died of "spotted fever" after an illness of 11 days. Age 25.
Newport Hoosier State
Thursday, May 11, 1876
Miss Ella Shepard, an
estimable and highly respected lady of this township, a daughter of Benjamin
Shepard, died of spotted fever on Wednesday of last week, at the age of 25
years. Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased on Friday last,
Rev. J.W. Parrett officiating, after which her remains were followed by a large
number of friends to Vermillion Cemetery and there laid away to rest in the
silent tomb.
Thursday, June 1, 1876
From Northwestern Christian
Advocate
Ellen V. Shepard died in Vermillion County, IN, May 3, 1876,
aged 25. She was a lady of amiable disposition, more than ordinary intelligence,
and much culture. But with these she had sought and obtained the better adorning
of the pearl of great price. Six years ago, while away from home, she gave her
heart to the Savior, and received the seal of adoption. She wrote tenderly to
her parents concerning her religious experience, and immediately on her return
home, united with the M.E. Church, of which she remained a faithful member until
death. During her sickness, which lasted 11 days, she gave many clear and strong
testimonies to the power of Divine grace to save, and in the midst of great
pain, would sing the praise of Jesus. A large circle of relatives and numerous
acquaintances mourn, but not without hope. She died as the Christian dieth.