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Monroe County Obituaries

1853

Algeo, John Algeo

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 23, 1853

Very suddenly, on the 11^th inst., John Algeo, of Benton township, in this county.

Atherton, Charles G. Atherton

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 30, 1853

Charles G. Atherton, U. S. Senator from New Hampshire, is dead. He commenced last March a term of six years.

Bay, Infant Bay

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 6, 1853

Strange Accident and Death - A child of Mr. Wm. C. Bay of Brookfield township, Noble county, Ohio, about one year old, last week while sleeping in bed with its parents, crawled to the back part of the bed, and its body fell between the bed rail and wall, so as to hang by its head, where it was found dead the next morning.

Belt, Amanda Jane Belt

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 11, 1853

Died - On the 7^th inst., of consumption, Amanda Jane, daughter of Benjamin M. Belt, of this township, in the 18^th year of he age.

Berkley, Samuel Berkley

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 26, 1853

Samuel Berkley a very estimable citizen of the same county [Washington county], was killed the same day [1-14-1853] by falling from his mill.

Bimeler, Joseph Bimeler

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 3, 1853

Joseph Bimeler, the founder and head of the Zoar community, in Tuscarawas county, Ohio,died on the 2oth ult., at an advanced age.

Bland, Son Bland

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 8, 1853

Killed - A son of Mr. Bland, of Greenville Ky., took a gun and placed the muzzle in his mouth and his toe on the hammer of the gun, for the foolish purpose of showing, as he said, how persons sometimes killed themselves. His foot slipped and raising the hammer the gun exploded, tearing the youths head in a most horrid manner, killing him almost instantly.

Bliss, Col. Bliss

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 17, 1853

Col. Bliss, son - in - law of the deceased President Taylor, died of Yellow fever on the 4th inst., at Pascagoula, La. Col. Bliss was a gallant soldier and an accomplished gentleman.

Brown, Rev. Dr. Matthew Brown

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 17, 1853

Rev. Dr. Matthew Brown, for many years President of Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., died on the 29^th ult., “full of years and full of honors.”

Burnet, Judge Jacob Burnet

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 18, 1853

Death of Judge Burnet. The venerable Judge Jacob Burnet, of Cincinnati, died last night at 8 o’clock. The deceased was an eminent and highly respected man, and one of the earliest settlers of the North Western Territory. He was born in New Jersey; His father - Dr. Wm. Burnet - was in the medical service of the United Colonies from the beginning of the war of Independence; and in the winter of 1776, the Legislature of New Jersey elected him to the Continental Congress. Jacob Burnet was born in Newark, N. J., on the 22^nd of February, 1770. He was, therefore, at the time of his death above 83 years old.

He studied at Princeton College, and immediately after his admission to the bar in 1796, he proceeded to Cincinnati, where he has since resided. He was in the first Legislative Council, a member of the Legislative of Ohio, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court, and Senator of the United States. He was elected by the state of Kentucky one of the Commissioners to settle the matters in dispute between the state and Virginia. He was the first President of the Astronomical society of Cincinnati. He was also president of the Board of the Cincinnati College. - O. Statesman

Carrothers, Susan Carrothers

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 24, 1853

On Friday last, at the residence of her son, George W. Carrothers, in this township, Susan Carrothers, relic of James Carrothers, aged about 75 years.

Cass, Mrs. Cass

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 6, 1853

Detroit, April 1. Mrs. Cass died last night.

Cline, Temperance Cline

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1853

Died - On the 4^th inst, at Sardis, in this county, TEMPERANCE, wife of Mr. Washington Cline and daughter of rev. C. W. Talbott.

Crum, Henry Crum

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 24, 1853

Died - On the 7^th inst., at his residence in Malaga township, Henry Crum, aged 55 years. Mr. C. was a well known and much respected citizen.

Cutler, Judge Ephraim Cutler

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 27, 1853

Death of Judge Cutler. - Judge Ephraim Cuter, of Washington county, Ohio, died, a few days since, at the advanced age of 87 years. Judge Cutler was a son of Rev. Manessah Cutler, who was an original proprietor of the “Ohio Company,” which commenced the settlement of Ohio in 1788, at Marietta. Ephraim came to Ohio in 1789 or 90. He was a member of the Constitutional convention of 1802; for many years was an associate Judge of Washington county, and at one time a member of the House of Representatives of Ohio, and afterwards of the Senate.

Daniels, Samuel Daniels

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 23, 1853

Samuel Daniels, living in Calasaqua, Lehigh county. Shot himself this morning on the account of pecuniary troubles. His wife tried to prevent him, and in the struggle the ball passed through her hand, causing a dreadful wound. They had only been married a few months.

Philadelphia, March 21

Dement, William Dement

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 6, 1853

Died - At the residence of his son - in - law, (Mr. Robert Coultas) in Calais, Monroe county, on Sunday, the 20^th ult., William Dement, aged 85 years.

The subject of this notice was born in the state of Maryland, in the year 1768. When a boy he removed, with his father, to the state of Virginia. Being a very enterprising young man, he volunteered, at an early age to protect the early settlers from the bloody tomahawk and scalping knnife of the savage that then inhabited the western part of Virginia, and eastern part of Ohio. He was the first white man that ever landed at the place where now stands the splendid city of Cincinnati. He conveyed the first mail ever carried from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati, when he was compelled to slip along with his canoe, in the middle of the Ohio river, under cover of the night, to escape the hostile Indian. He was one of the principle defenders of the settlers garrisoned at Wheeling and the Flats of grave Creek. His vigilant and sleepless eye rendered him peculiarly serviceable as an Indian spy. Many of the descendants of the early pioneers, who now revel in affluence and peace, owe their existence, (in great measure) to the venerable deceased.

When Ohio county, Virginia, was first organized as a county, the deceased was called to act as Clerk of the first Court held therein; which station he filled for some years, with marked ability. He was afterwards chosen Sheriff and rendered universal satisfaction.

In 1802, he removed to Monroe county, Ohio, and settled on a large tract of land, lying near to what is now a flourishing town of Calais. Here he was subject to all the dangers and privations incident to the first settlers of the west. From the Ohio river to Zanesville, his only neighbors were the savage Indian and the ferocious panther. His nearest mill for grinding, was a horse - mill on the Virginia side of the Oho river. If the writer of this notice is not mistaken, the deceased was one of the Associate Judges of the first Court ever held in this (Monroe) county, and afterwards sheriff for one or two terms; which station he filled with signal ability. He served as Captain of the Militia in the war of 1812, under Gen. Harrison.

Such was the confidence respond in the deceased by his neighbors, that he was constrained by them to fill the office of the Justice of the Peace for twenty - one years. The last few years of his life were as the evening shades of a pleasant summer day - calm, serene and peaceful. A few minutes before he died, he walked out into the garden, returned into the house, laid down on his bed, and immediately slept the sleep of death. Thus has closed the earthly career of one of the oldest and most esteemed citizens of Ohio. In war a brave and gallant soldier; in peace an able and efficient public officer, an esteemed and worthy citizen, an affectionate husband, and tender father. J. M. S.

Cincinnati and Wheeling papers please copy.

Dodge, ? Dodge

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 3, 1853

Two Men Hung. - Two men, Dodge and Shawny, for murder and robbery, were hung in the jail yard at St. Louis, on the 22^nd. Some 2,500 persons gathered in the outside vicinity to enjoy the rational sight, but only a few could be gratified. The men were deserters from the army, and on their way across the plains, murdered and robbed some Indians in cold blood.

Douglas, Mrs. Douglas

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 26, 1853

The wife of Senator Douglas, of Illinois, died recently in Washington city.

Dunham, Dr. John Dunham

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 6, 1853

Dr. John Dunham, editor of the Wheeling Argus, and formerly editor of the St. Clairsville Gazette, died a few days ago, at his residence in Wheeling, of consumption.

Dye, Matthias Dye

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 26, 1853

Matthias Dye, son of Daniel Dye, of Grandview township, Washington county, aged about 22 years, and was a very promising young man, was drowned in the Ohio river, on the night of the 14^th inst. We learn, verbally, that the deceased had been unwell for some days previous, and in the night time, arose from his bed, as is supposed, either in a fit of derangement, caused by his sickness, or in a somnolent state, and walked into the river.

Emmons, Edward Emmons

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1853

Terrible Death by the Bite of Mad Dog. - Edmond Emmons, of Ridgeville, Lorain county, Ohio, was bitten by a mad dog, his own, in the month of April. Last Friday evening he was taken sick about 4 o’clock, when his hand became enflamed and pained him much. On Tuesday he died in the greatest f agony, leaving behind a wife and several children. The wound had a long time been healed, and he had lost all fears of madness from the bite. He worked in the field till 4 P. M. on Friday, when the terrible malady made its appearance. Physicians and friends were sent for. His pains increased, and soon his ravings commenced. It took several strong men to hold him. At last, after four days of the most intense suffering, he died suddenly by the bursting of a blood vessel, occasioned by his violent spasms. He was a young man highly respected, and leaves a young and interesting family, - Cleveland Plaindealer, July 29.

Female Slave and Three Children

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 21, 1853

A negro slave of Samuel Bell, of Jefferson county, Ky., on Sunday night last, murdered her three children, and then hung herself to the rafters of her cabin.

Fillmore, Mrs. Fillmore

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 6, 1853

Death of Mrs. Fillmore. Washington, March 30. Mrs. Fillmore died at Willard’s Hotel at nine o’clock this morning. She had been suffering with Pneumonia for some time past, but no serious apprehension was entertained until within a few days past. The immediate cause of death was suffocation due to accumulation of water upon the lungs. Her family and friends will leave with her remains early to - morrow morning for Buffalo.

Flick, Peter Flick

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 15, 1853

Peter Flick, of Beallsville, Washington Co., Pa., was killed by the kick of a horse on the 7^th inst. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of that place, and was a brother of Michael Flick, of this township.

Foreman, Joseph Foreman

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 1, 1853

Mr. George Keyson, an old citizen of this township, fell from his horse, in an apoplectic fit, on Thursday last, and died almost immediately. His son who was riding a short distance ahead, hearing a noise of the fall, looked and saw the deceased lying on the ground. Life was extinct before the son could reach him.

A similar death occurred in Sunsbury township, some two weeks ago. Mr. Joseph Foreman, an aged citizen of that township, was found dead in the road about one mile and a half south of Beallsville. He had, to all appearance, been dead several hours - probably had lain there all the previous night, as it was early in the morning when found.

Fulmer, ? Fulmer

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 3, 1853

Murder In Lorain County. - a horrid murder was committed in Carlisle on the 28^th. Two young men, one named Barber and the other Lovell, quarreled with a man by the name of Fulmer and, procuring each a gu, went into the field and shot him dead. One ball also grazed the head of his wife, who was standing near him, inflicting a severe and dangerous wound.

Garden, Alexander Garden

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 14, 1853

Horrible Murder. On Monday, the citizen of our town were startled with the intelligence that another murder had been committed in this county. Mr. Alexander Garden, now or late of Wheeling, and who owned a fine farm on the Ohio river, in Jackson township, had been to this place on Saturday lst, for the purpose of paying is taxes, and on returning to the river on Sunday, he left Antioch in company with Judge Morris, Josephus McFarland and Henry Craig. McFarland, however, left them shortly after leaving Antioch. When within a mile or two of the river, in Jackson township, on the road going down the hill to Barnes’ run, a family living at the foot of the hill, heard some one crying out, “For God sake, spare my life a little longer.” The woman who heard the cry, called to the men of the house to run and see what was the matter, as she believed someone was killing Alex Garden, whom she recognized by the voice. The men came out and saw a man running after Garden, saw him knock Garden down, and beating him after he was down. By this time two other men came riding past and saw what was going on, and immediately hurried up; when they got to the place where they first saw Garden, his body had been dragged down the hill in the bushes, below the road, and Craig was sitting on it. When Craig saw he was discovered, he started to run, and the men called to those at the house below to “head him.” Craig then gave up, and was taken, tied and carried before a Justice of the Peace, who committed him to jail, where he is now confined. Garden was dead when the men first came up. His skull was mashed all in pieces, and his brains scattered in the road. One of his eyes was completely mashed out and gone. About forty rods from where the body was discovered, at the place where their horses were, there was blood found on the ground and it is supposed the affair first commenced there, and that Garden fled to the place where he was killed. Craig had no clothing on when taken except his pantaloons; his hands were covered with blood, and his shirt was found between the place where the murder was committed and where the affray is supposed to have commenced. The deed was done with a large, heavy stone.

Mr. Morris was near when the horses were found, but is unable to give any account of the affair whatever.

Garden is a man of family, and has children grown. Craig is a young man, and recently from Noble county, where his parents still reside. He had been working for about one month past for Judge Morris.

This horrible affair affords another mournful illustration of the awful effects of intoxication, and what fiends men become when under the influence of liquor.

It is not with any intention to prejudice the rights of the prisoner, that we publish the foregoing statement, As a public journalist, we could do no less than give facts as we learned them from the officers who brought Craig to jail. What motive prompted the commission of the deed, we cannot say. That is a matter to be investigated hereafter.

Gibson, Chief Justice Gibson

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 11, 1853

Chief Justice Gibson, died in Philadelphia on the 3^rd inst.

Gilmore, John Gilmore

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 21, 1853

Fatal Accident. We have to add another to the long list of deaths by the accidental discharge of fire arms. On Saturday last, Mr. John Gilmore, of Waterford township, was in a field husking corn, when he saw a rabbit at a little distance, and reached for his gun, which was standing against a tree close at hand. As he leaned the muzzle towards him, the lock caught in a bush or twig, and the contents of the barrel were discharged into his neck, killing him instantly.

It is but a few years since a brother of Mr. Gilmore, whose sad death we now record, was accidentally killed near the same spot where the above accident occurred. - Marietta Intelligencer.

Gray, Franklin C. Gray

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 3, 1853

Suicide. - Franklin C. Gray, a merchant of San Francisco, and for two years an Alderman of that city, threw himself before a train of cars, at New Rochelle, New York, on the morning of the 16^th instant, and was crushed to pieces. Gray, a few days previous, married a lady of Washington city. He was in receipt of 36,000 per year. It is said that he married a woman in California, from whom he thought he had legally separated himself, but who arrived at New York after his last marriage and threatened to prosecute him for bigamy. The fear of disgrace, it is supposed, caused him to destroy himself.

Gray, Hannah Gray

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 16, 1853

On the 11^th inst., in Wayne township, Hannah, wife of Mr. John Gray, Sen., at an advanced age.

Harnard, John Harnard

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 1, 1853

Philadelphia, May 25. John Harnard aged 75 wandered out upon the Reading Railroad track, about 2 miles from the city, this morning, and was run over by the engine. Both is legs were crushed. He was taken to the hospital in a dying condition. He has sons living in New York, Paris, Ky., Pottsville and Roxborough.

May 27. John Harnard, the old gentleman who was run over by the cars, on the Reading Railroad, on Tuesday, died last night.

Hawes, Griswold Hawes

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1853

Another Murder. Two weeks ago we gave a brief account of the death of Griswold Hawes, in the lower part of this county, under circumstances which induced the opinion that his brother Hiram had killed him by shooting him in the head with a gun. These individuals were both drunk when the disaster occurred.

This week, we have to record the death of another man, in the upper portion of this county, by the hands of his own father, they both being under the influence of spirituous liquor at the time. The old man, named Rueben Mills, is nearly 70 years of age, and the son whom he killed was over forty and blind. The wretched parent struck his son with his fist, knocking him from the chair upon the floor, an dislocating a joint I his neck by which he died immediately. This occurred at the house where the parties both resided, in Wilson township, about 9 o’clock P. M., on Tuesday last. On the following day the old man was arrested and taken before Esq. Douglas, of that township, who held him to answer at the next term of the Court, and in default of $500 bail committed him to jail to await his trial. - Clinton County Republican.

Hayden, John Hayden

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 17, 1853

Died - On the 16^th inst., JOHN, son of Abraham and Maria Hayden, aged 1 year and 6 months.

Hepler, John Hepler

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 27, 1853

On the 31^st ult., Mr. John Hepler, residing in Monroe, Wisconsin, while plowing in his field, seeing a heavy cloud rising which indicated a shower, unhitched his team, and in company of his son each of whom had a span of horses, set out for his house. They had not proceeded very far when a tremendous explosion fell upon them, killing the father instantly, and both spans of horses, together with a loose one which was following the others. The son was stunned by the shock, and lay senseless sometime, but is now nearly recovered. The most singular circumstance in this casualty is that the horse upon which the son was riding was killed, while the boy, though a higher object, survived the terrible thunderbolt.

Hill, Ebenezer Hill

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 11, 1853

Ebenezer Hill, a patriot of the revolution, died at Wakefield, N. H., only a few days since. Mr. H. was at the battle of Bennington, and while stationed at West Point was one of the guard over Major Andre the night previous to his execution.

Hitchcock, Hon. Peter Hitchcock

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 16, 1853

Hon. Peter Hitchcock, for many years one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of this State, died on the 4^th inst., at the residence of his son in Painesville. His illness was short and severe.

Holland, Frances Holland

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1853

On the 8^th inst., in this place, FRANCES, daughter of Mr. Horace Holland, aged about 3 years.

Jones, Lydia Jones

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 12, 1853

Died - On the 6^th of January 1853, in the 37^th year of her age. Mrs. Lydia Jones, wife of Johnson L. Jones, of Jonesville, Monroe county, Ohio.

The object in attempting to write an obituary of the above named amiable friend, must not be presumed to be that her memory will only live so far as it may be preserved upon a printed sheet. Her numerous contributions to the wants of the destitute - her readiness to relieve the distressed - her sympathy for the sorrowing - her kind and persuasive admonitions to the depraved - her cordial welcome and attention to the comfort of her numerous friends - and above all her meek and uncomplaining endurance of long years of suffering, has made a lasting impression upon the minds of all who knew her. Yea, an impression which will last so long as the blessed memory, guided by reason, shall hold its sway in the human mind. In the organization of her mind it may be truly said:

“Mercy and truth, and hospitable care,

And kind connubial tenderness were there;

And piety, with wishes placed above,

And sweetest sympathy, and boundless love.”

But the numerous friends of the deceased need not mourn as those who have no hope. During her last severe illness she manifested all confidence in the promises of her Savior - and but a few moments before her plumed spirit winged its way to the realm of bliss, she called her kind husband to her side and calling him by name, said: “Death is fast approaching, but I am ready.”

She had in early life been possessed of the faith which was then unlocking for her the pearly gates of Paradise, exhibiting to he view the amazing splendors of its ambrosial regions, and enchanting her soul with prospective scenes of inconceivable happiness and joy, which was then admitting her to the fellowship of the spirits of the “just made perfect”, which would enable her to converse with the martyred Saints, and with them sing songs of rejoicing upon the crystal battlements of holiness. Yes she “was ready”, for she had that faith which was wiping the death damp from her brow, clearing her vision succoring her in the last moments of life’s struggle; yes, that faith which was even then bringing a risen and glorious Redeemer to her side, and congregating the angels and seraphs of Paradise to conduct her home, and admit her to the Celestial Kingdom, presenting her to a Merciful, but just Father.

May her mourning husband and numerous friends so lie that they too may be possessed of that Faith, which, when life’s weary struggle is almost o’er, will enable him or them to cry out in the last words of an departed Lydia: “I too am ready!”

“Father Supreme! O let us climb

That sacred seat, and mark sublime

The essential fount of life and love:

Fount, whence each good, each pleasure flows,

O, to our view thyself disclose!

The radiant heaven thy presence throws!

O, loose us in the light above!

Flee, flee, ye mists, let earth depart;

Raise us, and show us what thou art,

Great sum and centre of the soul!

To thee each thought in silence tends,

To thee the Saint in prayer ascends;

Thou art the source, the guide the goal;

The whole is thine, and thou the whole.”

Friend Johnson, your “bride” awaits your coming on the crystal battlements of holiness, with her “lamp well trimmed” and brightly burning. She awaits “the coming of the bridegroom” - have then “your lamps well trimmed with the Oil of Faith” to light you through the charnel house of death, and enable you to step firmly upon the platform of holiness, again be united in Spirit with your departed Lydia, and with her sing angelic anthems around the throne of God, forever and evermore, is, and will ever be, the humble supplication of your friend, O’C -R.

Noble county papers, and Marshall Advocate, of Virginia, please copy.

Kavanna, Mary Kavanna

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 27, 1853

Fatal Accident. Philadelphia, July 20. - A small boat, with a pleasure - party, was run down on the Delaware last night by a steamer, and three ladies, named Mary McGonigal, Mary Kavanna and Margaret Price, were drowned.

Keyson, George Keyson

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 1, 1853

Keysor, George Keysor [See also the entry, George Keyson, below]

Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; June 1, 1853, as reported in FAMILY RESEARCH IN MONROE COUNTY, Vol VIII, p 105

Mr. George Keysor, an old citizen of this township fell from his horse in a apoplectic fit on Thursday last and died almost immediately. His son, who was riding a short distance ahead, hearing a noise, looked back and saw the deceased lying on the ground. Life was extinct before the son reached him.

King, William R. King obit # 2

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 27, 1853

Funeral of Mr. King. Charleston, April 21. Mr. King was buried at 11 o’clock, A. M. to - day according to the rites of the Episcopal church. Mr. Platt of Selma, officiated, and delivered an eloquent sermon. Mr. King died calmly and composedly.

King, William R. King

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 27, 1853

Death of William R. King. The telegraph is spreading far and wide, the sorrowful tidings of the death of our Vice President. He breathed his last on Monday of this week.

The most common place language employed to proclaim intelligence like this, borrows interest and meaning not felt under even the thrall of most passionate oratory upon their concerns of human life. When death wings his undiscriminating shaft among the rules of a powerful nation, millions, however long expectant of the event, are stunned. The people of this Republic had but yesterday called forth the now deceased Alabamian, to take the second rank among those invested with the supervision of our national destinies. God has spoken, and summoned him to eternity. We are admonished again that man proposes, Heaven disposes. We are again taught that there is a High and Holy One, who overrules nations - and the momentous lesson of human dependence upon Omnipotence and Eternal Sovereignty, comes down to us with the emphasis of thunder from Sinai. Let the lesson be weighed in this hour of national bereavement.

William R. King was born in North Carolina, in 1786. He dies at the ripe old age of sixty - seven.

Few men among our most illustrious have been so long in public life - none wore their honors with more uprightness, discharged responsibilities with integrity so unquestioned, or carried popular regard and confidence from youth to age, in office or in private life, with such entire absence of interruption.

Mr. King was elected to the legislature of North Carolina at the age of twenty, At twenty - four he was chosen a member of the twelfth Congress, which commenced in December, 1811. At this period we were rapidly verging to our second war with Great Britain. He at once espoused the cause which lamented Calhoun and Clay made illustrious by their advocacy. He supported vigorous measures of redness from the earliest rupture to the day of peace.

In 1818, Mr. King removed from North Carolina to the then Territory of Alabama. When the State was formed he was chosen Senator in Congress. He was re - elected in 1823, 1828, 1834 and 1840. We have now neither space nor time to dwell upon the leading events of his senatorial career. To his official deportment was always accorded the approbation of his State, and the confidence and respect of his fellow Senators.

In the spring in 1844, he went to France, our accredited Minister Plenipotentiary. Here his services wee of distinguished value to hi country. He zealously and specially devoted his efforts to the counteraction of those of Great Britain and France who hoped to sever the Republic of Texas from the American Confederation. His labors in this work were sanctioned by the country in the Act of Annexation.

In 1848, Mr. King returned to the Senate, by appointment, in place of Arthur P. Bagby, who was made Minister to Prussia by Mr. Polk. In 1849 he was elected for the full Senatorial term. Upon the death of Gen. Taylor, and the succession of Mr. Fillmore to the Presidency, the vacant Vice Presidency was supplied by the election of Mr. King. In this position he discharged his duties so highly to the satisfaction of the American Senate and the American people, that he was early looked to by a large portion of the Democratic party, as their candidate for the Vice Presidency in the late canvass. His nomination and election having passed into history

His falling health induced him to visit Cuba, in the hope that that genial and soothing clime would restore him to his wonted strength and usefulness. Heaven had decreed otherwise. Ascertaining that his disease was augmenting its ravages, facing his doom with resignation and calmness, he lately returned “to die among his kindred.” Scarcely had h reached his home, when the last sands of a long, eventful, honorable and useful life ran out. He is dead. No prouder epitaph can be written upon the tomb of man, than, “He served his country well.” While truth and justice last, that epitaph will be his!

Law, William Law

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 25, 1853

Sad Affair. We are sorry to learn that Mr. William Law, of Knox township, in this count, one day last week, fled from his home in a state of mental derangement. Search was immediately made for him by his neighbors, when his body was found in Wills creek at a point some six or eight miles from his residence. - Guernsey Times.

Legare, J. Davidson Legare

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1853

A Duel. Baltimore, Aug. 3. - A duel was fought near Mobile, Ala., on Tuesday morning, between John Donovan, Of Chester, and J. Davidson Legare, of Charleston. The latter gentleman was killed at the fist fire.

Lockwood, Albert L. Lockwood

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 4, 1853

Died - At Sacramento City, California, on the 28^thFebruary, of typhoid fever, Albert L. Lockwood, son of Benj. Lockwood, Esq., of Dillies Bottom, in Belmont county, aged about 22 years.

Lucas, Hon. Robert Lucas

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 2, 1853

Hon. Robert Lucas, formerly Governor of Ohio, died recently in Iowa.

Manypenny, Robert Manypenny

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 6, 1853

Robert, son of Col. G. W. Manypenny died at Cincinnati, on the 23^rd inst., of typhoid fever. His remains were taken to Zanesville for interment.

Marshall, Jacob S. Marshall

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 2, 1853

Died - At the residence of his father, in Washington township, Belmont county, on the 26^th ult., of pulmonary consumption, Jacob S. Marshall, in the 27^th year of his age, formerly a resident of Clarington, in this county, leaving a wife and three children.

[ St. Clairsville papers please copy.]

Mason, Joseph M. Mason

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 26, 1853

Death of Joseph M. Mason, Esq. Our readers will be pained at the melancholy accident by which Joseph M. Mason, Esq., for several years a citizen of this place, came to his death in the city of Columbus, on Saturday evening, the 15^th inst.

The particulars of his death as far as we have learned them, we give below from the Ohio Statesman:

Joseph M. Mason, Esq., a resident of the city of Steubenville, met his death in Broad street in this city on Saturday evening, by falling into an open cellar - way before the premises of J. L. Gill. The deceased was unattended at the time of his melancholy occurrence, but the position of his body when found, the appearance of bruises indicate that he had been walking with some rapidity and in striking the projecting stone, was thrown with great violence into the cellar - way landing upon his head, with such a force as [paper is torn] tely or very shortly to produce [paper torn] Mr. Mason was a lawyer of considerable ability and reputation, and was at Columbus in attendance on the Supreme Court. He was about 38 years of age.

McDonald, Col. John McDonald

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 12, 1853

Death of an Old Soldier. Col. John McDonald, of Poplar ridge, Ross county, died on the 11^th ult., aged 78 years. He was a frontier man, joined old Wayne in ‘94, and fought the Indians with him at Maumee. The Chillicothe Gazette says that he was taken prisoner with the Ohio troops at Detroit in 1812. In 1818 he was appointed as a captain in the regular army. In 1814 he was placed in command of regular troops, at Detroit, and remained in the service till peace was made, and the army disbanded. In 1817 he was elected to the Ohio State Senate, and served two sessions. At a late period of his life he wrote and published a very interesting and widely popular work, comprising sketches of the first settlements on the Ohio, with biographical sketches of distinguished pioneers.

McGonigal, Mary McGonigal

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 27, 1853

McKean, Thomas McKean

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 8, 1853

Death of the Director of the Mint. Philadelphia, May 31. Thomas McKean Petit, Esq., recently appointed director of the Mint, died at his residence last night. He was an estimable man, and had filled many responsible offices. He was formerly judge of the district attorney under the administration of Mr. Polk.

McLelland, Robert McLelland

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 6, 1853

Died - On the 26^th ult., at his residence in Elizabethtown, Marshall Co., Va., of typhoid fever. Robert McLelland, aged 36 years, formerly a citizen of this county.

McVane, Alexander McVane

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 19,1853

Died - At the residence of William Ullom, in Renton township, Monroe county, Ohio, on the 13^th ult., Alexander McVane, aged 75 years, 10 months and 18 days.

Mills, Son Mills

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1853

Montgomery, Sarah Montgomery

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 24, 1853

On the 19^th inst., at her residence in Sunsbury township, Mrs. Sarah Montgomery, aged about 50 years.

Morris, Stephen Morris

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 13, 1853

Died - On Tuesday morning, the 12^th inst., after a painful illness, Stephen, son of Thomas Morris, of this township, aged 24 years, 8 months and 3 days. The deceased was a worthy and acceptable member of the M. E. Church, and died in the full assurance of a blissful eternity beyond the grave.

Morrow, Four Children Morrow

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 30, 1853

Five Lives Lost by Fire! We learn from the Stark county Democrat, that on the night of the 4^th instant, three houses in the village of Paris, in that county, were destroyed by fire, and horrible to relate, in one of them four children of Mrs. Morrow burnt to death, the oldest, a girl of 13; the second, a boy of 11; the third, a girl of 8; and the youngest, a boy of 5 years of age. And that on the night of the 29^th ult., a dwelling near Louisville, in the same county, was burned, in which the father of the family perished in the flames.

Mull, Boy Mull

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 6, 1853

Sad Accident - We learn from Cadiz Sentinel that a young lad named James B. McCormick, about 12 years of age, residing near Freeport, in that county, while out hunting, the other day, in attempting to shoot a bird, his gun went off, and instead of shooting the bird, the ball struck another boy by the name of Mull, about 11 years of age, killing him instantly.

Noll, Della Jane Noll

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 23, 1853

Died - On Friday last, Della Jane, daughter of John P. and Mary Ann Noll, of Baresville, Ohio, aged about six years.

Waynesboro (Pa.) Village Record, copy.

Orr, Robert Orr and Wife

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 9, 1853

Dreadful Accident. On Monday afternoon, the 24^th ult., as Mr. Robert Orr, an aged and esteemed resident of Madison township, in this county, was returning home from Middletown in a buggy, with his wife, and little son aged about ten years, the horse ran away with them, and they were dashed to the ground. Mrs. Orr was instantly killed, having had both legs broken, one of them literally torn off, and her skull horribly mutilated and fractured. Mr. Orr died on Wednesday afternoon from the injuries he received. The boy, though badly hurt, is recovering. Mr. Orr and wife were pious and worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and had gone to Middletown, on the Saturday previous, to attend a quarterly meeting of that Church. - Guernsey Times.

Paden, Melvin Paden

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 14, 1853

Died - On Friday last, in Wetzel Co., Va., Melvin Paden. Mr. P. had returned from California but a few days before his death.

Patton, David B. Patton

Source: Spirit Of Democracy June 29, 1853

Died - At his residence, near Sardis, in this county, of pulmonary consumption, on the 21^st inst., David B. Patton, aged 45 years, 3 months and 9 days.

Patton, Margaret Ann Patton

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 20, 1853

Died - On Wednesday morning last, of consumption, Margaret Ann Patton, wife of Mr. William D. Patton, of this place, aged 47 years 2 months and 26 days.

The deceased was a worthy and exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves a large family to mourn their irreparable loss.

Patton, Mary Ann Patton

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 12, 1853

On Tuesday, the 11^th inst., in this place, of Consumption, Miss Mary Ann Patton, in the 22^nd year of her age.

Pickens, William Pickens

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 30, 1853

Died - On Thursday last, at his residence, in Summit township, William Pickens an old citizen of this county.

Pierson, Perry J. Pierson

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 16, 1853

Died - In Tazwell county, Illinois, on the 25^th ult., of typhoid fever, Perry J. Pierson, aged about 18 years, late of this vicinity.

Price, Margaret Price

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 27, 1853

Ramage, Samuel L. Ramage M.D.

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 22, 1853

Died - In Flushing, Belmont county, Ohio, May 31^st, 1853, at the residence of his mother, of pulmonary consumption, Samuel L. Ramage, M. D., aged 31 years and 1 day. Dr. R. was formerly a much esteemed citizen of Beallsville, in this county.

Reese, James Reese

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 8, 1853

Shot - James Reese, living near Washington, Pa., was shot and killed last week by a young man named Samuel Gordon, with a rifle ball.

A family quarrel was the cause of the fatal affray.

Robinson, Esquire Robinson

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 28, 1853

A Singular Affair. - The Springfield Expositer, of yesterday, has the following;

We understand that the death of esquire Robinson, formerly living about four miles east of Milford, on the Pleasant Valley road, who was killed by his wife a few days since, occurred under the following circumstances: The Squire, for some cause was whipping his dog, when the dog turned upon him, and caught him by the throat. While the dog held him in this position, his wife ran to the wood pile, and with the axe aimed a blow at the dog, but the moment she struck, they turned, and the blow fell upon the head of her husband, which killed him in a few minutes. We learn that Mrs. Robinson is nearly deranged at the unfortunate occurrence.

Roos, Carolina Roos
Carolina Roos died March 16, 1853. She was born February 1841, the daughter of George Jacob and Margaretha Kuhn Roos.

Roos, Louisa Roos
Louisa Roos died February 11, 1853. She was born July 2, 1844, the daughter of George Jacob and Margaretha Kuhn Roos.

Ross, Archibald Ross obit #2

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1853

Archibald Ross. Even the obituary department of our Zion’s history, but seldom records an event more generally felt and lamented than the decease of our beloved brother Ross. Of Woodsfield, Monroe County, O. He was born in Westmorland County, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1819; came to this State, with his parents, in the year 182 and left this world, in a happy triumph, on the 10^th of July, 1853.

With all our natural proneness to extol the virtues of deceased friends, and the evil of discriminate praise, full in view, we have no hesitancy in classing brother Ross, with the most excellent of men. To this, judgment, truth, or the sentiments of his neighbors and associates, will offer no abatement. His virtues were manly, his deportment exemplary, and his spirit amiable - securing to him the respect and esteem of those who knew him, and a reputation and influence worthy the ambition of any man. Moreover, he was a Christian - in faith, in profession, and in practice he was a Christian. It was my privilege to be in almost daily intercourse with him for about one year immediately previous to his death. His manner of life and spirit I learned, and its memory I hope to cherish as a bright and impressive exemplification of the power and excellency of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It would be impossible, in the brief limits assigned to an obituary notice, to fully portray the excellence of this truly excellent man. To know him was to love him. The deep grief of an entire community, as the news of his death spread abroad, is the best testimonial of his worth and virtue. But there is one feature of his character which I wish especially to notice. It is his unwavering constancy of which I speak. For this he was distinguished. Duty, ever uniform and consistant in her counsels and work, was his chosen companion; and fidelity the business and ambition of his life. Brother Ross, was blest with pious parents, who taught him the fear of the Lord from his infancy, and their labors were not in vain in the Lord; for in the language of his surviving mother. He was always an obedient and affectionate child. He was known to pray often in secret, when but a child. These early impressions assisted, in reforming his character, and regulating his life; and in January, 1845, at a protracted meeting held by the Rev. Pardon Coook, he sought and found the pearl of great price, and united with the M. E. Church. And so consistant was his life an promising his talents, that at the close of his probation, the Leaders’ meeting recommended him for license to exhort. Shortly after he embraced religion he was joined in marriage to Miss E. Manahan. She also enjoyed religion, had been well traine dby pious parents, and proved to be a good help - meet for him through life.

Brother Ross was a man of superior mind, and passionately fond of study. He was a good Greek and Latin scholar, and had well - nigh mastered the German language. He had passed through the study of Law, and was a popular and successful practitioner at the Woodsfield bar. And in his death the bar and community have sustained a great loss. Notwithstanding the flattering prospects, of a worldly character, which lay before him, yet his mind seemed to be turned in a different direction. From the time of his conversion up to his death, he felt that it was his duty to preach the Gospel. And had he not been constitutionally feeble, I have no doubt he would have been in the Itinerancy. At our last quarterly meeting last year, he was licensed to preach, and recommended to the annual Conference as a suitable person for the traveling connection. He promised great usefulness to the Church. His death was sudden and unexpected. The circumstances, as near as I can recollect, are as follows:

About two weeks before his death, he and his lady started on a visit to Baltimore to see some relatives; and having business at Marietta, he went that way, and on the next day after his arrival there, was taken sick, perhaps with dysentery. Having a feeble constitution, he was soon prostrated, and in the course of eight or ten days, death had accomplished his work. No pen, or painter’s pencil are adequate to a full representation of the triumphs of his last hour. On Sabbath morning, about one or two o’clock, it became manifest that his death was making rapid advances, and hopes of his recovery were given up. Hitherto he had not been apprised of his danger. His physician informed him that he could not get well; and notwithstanding this news was sudden and unexpected, (for his own opinion was that he would recover) yet he received it with entire calmness, at the same time intimating, that although death, had no terrors, yet he would have liked to have lived until his children were educated. He asked his wife to pray for him, she knelt at his bedside, he joining in the prayer, heartily responding. His companion said to him, “Oh, Archy, if only you were at home.” “My dear,” said he, “you always look at the dark side of the picture; look at the bright side, and do not grieve, God, is as nigh to me here as he would be if I were at home.” He exhorted all that came in the room to prepare him in heaven; and sent a special message to his unconverted friends and associates in Woodsfield, to prepare for death, Oh, that they would take the admonition, and flee from the wrath to come!

Rev. Ross, of the Ohio conference, came in to see him, and in conversation asked him what his state of mind was, with reference to eternity. “Oh,” said he, “there is not a cloud to darken my sky.” Just before he died he wrote a few lines to his widowed Mother; letting his pen fall he said, “the will of the Lord be done.” He took leave of his companion, told her what to sat to the children, and as they were not present to receive their father’s dying blessing. Kiss them’ he said “many times for me.” His locks were now seep swimming in the cold waters of Jordan, and a smile passed over his countenance which seemed to say, “Oh, death, where is thy sting,” “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace.” Brother Ross has left a wife and three interesting little boys. Never was there a more affectionate father, or kinder husband. Let them have a place in the prayers of the Church. And may the God of all grace sustain them in their affliction. He has also left an aged and widowed Mother, who has followed a number of her family to the grave. May the Lord sustain her by grace, that she may follow them up to Glory, where kindred ties shall nit be severed. J. J. McIlvar.

Woodsfield, Aug. 3, 1853.

Ross, Archibald Ross

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 13, 1853

Death of Archibald Ross, Esq., It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of Archibald Ross, Esq., of this place. He died in Marietta on Sunday last, at 2 o’clock, P. M., after an illness of some ten or twelve days, The deceased had been laboring under the disease of the lungs for a year or so past, and had left home about two weeks ago, for the purpose of traveling - partly for the benefit of his health. He has visited Marietta on business, previous to leaving for the east. Whilst going to that place, he was attacked with bilious diarrhea, by which he was much reduced, and finally terminated fatally.

The deceased was a kind husband, an affectionate father, and a devoted Christian. As a lawyer he stood high in his profession; and as a citizen he was universally esteemed and respected.

His remains will reach here to - day, (Tuesday) for interment.

Sellers, George Sellers

Source: Spirit Of Democracy June 29, 1853

A brutal murder was committed in Benton township, in this count, on Wednesday evening last. The particulars are near as we can gather them are as follows: A company of men, numbering some six or eight, had been down on the river in Washington county harvesting, and on their return to there neighborhood of Brownsville fell in company with a young man named Daniel Salisbury, a noted desperate character in that neighborhood. In the company of the harvesters was a young man about 17 years old named George Sellers, who has always been considered a very inoffensive youth. Towards evening, in seeking their homes, Salisbury and Sellers got into company and were last seen together. The next morning Sellers was found with his skull smashed and his throat cut from ear to ear, and the Pocket of his pants which contained only three dollars and twelve cents, was cut off.

Salisbury was arrested on Friday morning before daylight, in Wood county, Virginia, and when near the magistrate’s in this county, who issued the warrant for his arrest, made his escape from the Constable. The men who had been in company with the Constable had, from fatigue and hunger, became nearly exhausted and when in the neighborhood of their homes left the Constable to convey the prisoner to the Justice, or until he could get other assistance. It was then that the prisoner made his escape, breaking the rope by which his arms were tied, and escaping into the woods.

A pen knife and a pair of pocket combs were found in the possession of Salisbury, that it is said can be identified as the property of the deceased.

Salisbury is about 22 years old, dark complexion, black hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 inches high, and weighs near 180 pounds. When he escaped he was bareheaded and barefooted, and had on a black coat and green pants. The forefinger on one of his hands is stiff - jointed. A liberal reward is offered for his apprehension.

Shawny, ? Shawny

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 3, 1853

Sherman, Miss Nancy Sherman

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 8, 1853

Miss Nancy Sherman, a noted “medium” of the spirit rappers, died at Taunton, Mass., on the 15^th ult, having starved herself to death, in compliance, as she said, with a command from the spirits! For three weeks she refused all food, taking nothing but water.

Shields, Laura Shields

Source: Spirit Of Democracy July 27, 1853

Died While Dressing For a Ball. - Miss Laura Shields who resided on Liberty street, went up to her room on the evening of July 4^th to dress for a ball, to be given at Union Hall, on Broadway. When the gentleman came who was to accompany her, but she had not come down stairs. Her mother called to her, but she did not come, though nearly an hour passed in waiting for her. At length her mother went to the door and rapped but no answer was returned, and she had locked the door. They then became alarmed and forced the door, when Laura was found lying on the floor, nearly dressed for the ball, and dead. She appeared to be in perfect health in the evening at the tea. She was buried in the dress they found her in, on Tuesday. - Cin. Atlas

Talbott, Eloshna Talbott

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 24, 1853

On the 18^th inst., with a bright prospect for Heaven, Eloshna, daughter of Rev. C. W. Talbott, of Ohio township, aged 12 years and 7 month.

Tallmadge, Senator Tallmadge

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 5, 1853

Ex - Senator Tallmadge, of New York, is dead.

Taylor, Mark P. Taylor

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 3, 1853

Mark P. Taylor, late Mayor of Cincinnati, died in that city on the evening of the 26^th ult.

Thomas, Rueben Thomas

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 9, 1853

Died - On Thursday last, at the residence of his son - in - law, Albert Wellman, near Morristown, Belmont county, Rueben Thomas, an ld and respected citizen of this place.

Upham, Hon. Wm. Upham

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 26, 1853

Hon. Wm. Upham, U. S. Senator from Vermont, died in the city of Washington, on the 14^th inst. Mr. Upham had been in feeble health for years, but the immediate cause of his death was varioloid [mild form of smallpox], with which he was seized about ten days prior to his decease.

The Governor of Vermont has appointed Samuel R. Phelps, to fill the

vacancy.

Walsh, Robert Walsh

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 24, 1853

Drowned - On Saturday last a man was drowned in the Ohio river, near the foot of Plum - street. He went on board of a coal bare and commenced undressing for the purpose of bathing. Some boys who were standing near, told him that if any of the police should see him they would arrest him for bathing within the corporate limits in the day time. He replied that he would take care of that, and diving into the water never arose. His name is supposed to be Robert Walsh, from the circumstance of a couple of receipts having been found in his pockets, in favor of that name, from Wm. O’Hara, Emigrant Agent. His body has not been recovered. - Cin. Esq.

Willison, Elizabeth Jane Willison
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, June 1, 1853
Elizabeth Jane WILLISON, age 18 years and 3 days, of Wayne township, Ohio died May 6, 1853, of consumption, the daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah WILLISON.

Willison, Elizabeth Jane Willison

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 1, 1853

Died - On the 6^th inst., of consumption, Elizabeth Jane Willison, of Wayne township, in this county, aged 18 years and 3 days.

The deceased was a worthy and acceptable member of the Christian Church, and died in full assurance of a never - ending immortality beyond the grave. “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.” { Communicated.

Young, Mrs. Young and Son

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 24, 1853

A Terrible Bloody Tragedy the vicinity of Dayton was the field of as dark and damnable a tragedy on Friday night last, as the annals of crime have afforded for years. An old widow woman and her son, a lad of some fourteen years, were found murdered in the woods, by the roadside, and the son - in - law of the woman, Frank Dick, is not only suspected of being the fiend who did it, but the proofs are almost conclusive against him. The woman’s name was Young; she owned a small mill, and with her son was accustomed to attending the Dayton market with meal, which they conveyed with a cart and horse.

The Journal, of Saturday, gave the following particulars:

The skulls of both were terribly crushed. The blows had been given in the faces of the victims, which were blackened and disfigured, and their foreheads broken in.

The wagon appeared to have been going up a slight elevation, which was in a thick part of the woods, when the blow was struck. The wagon seemed to have run back against an old log, and in the road above there are marks of a struggle. A piece of the unfortunate woman’s comb lay in the wagon - track; marks of hands, struck upon the earth, as if in agony, are plainly discernable. From this point the body of the woman was dragged through the bushes some sixty yards, to the place where it was found.

The boy seems to have been endeavoring to make his escape, and to have been pursued and murdered in an old tree - top which lay upon the ground. The leaves were all covered with blood. The body had been dragged, apparently, a short distance from the spot, and was found at the foot of a tree, and not far from the road. The boy’s cap was found thirty yards beyond the place on the road where the assault was made.

Frank Dick was noticed near the scene of the murder, seated on a log, his head resting upon his hand. Shortly after he left the place to go back to the house of Mrs. Young, and it is said soon increased his pace to a run. He was followed, arrested, and committed to jail. Blood was found upon his shirt - collar and bosom, and the sleeves had been washed out in dirty water, rubbed over with sand, and rolled up.

The murdered woman’s husband was found in a canal a few years ago, with marks of violence upon his person. The son - in - law Dick is reported as a lazy, shiftless sort of person, and, though his wife and children lived with the old woman, he had been driven away by her. His wife says that, though her mother had sent him off, he had been about the house every night this week until last night.

After the return of Young from Mexico, Dick, it seems, had assisted him in paying for the mill; the deed, it is said, having been made to Mrs. Young. The desire to obtain possession of the mill property is set forth as a motive for the commission of this double murder.

Young, Sarah Catharine Young nee O’Connor

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 11, 1853

On Tuesday, May 3, in Washington county, Ohio, of consumption, Sarah Catharine, wife of Joshua Young and daughter of Daniel and Rebecca O’Connor, of this place, aged 22 years, 8 months and 18 days. The deceased was a worthy acceptable member of the Baptist Church and died in the full assurance of a never - ending immortality beyond her grave. Her relatives mourn not as those without hope. When all the storms of life shall have blown o’er, they have the certainty of a blissful union beyond this vale of tears. J.

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