Bedford Free Press, Thursday December 17, 1908 p. 5
Mrs. T. B. Masters Passes Away
At the home of her daughter Mrs. Albert Dugan, Sunday, occurred the death of Mrs. T. [homas] B. [urley] Masters. Grandma Masters, as she was familiarly known, has been in poor health during the past year, and the end, which came suddenly, was not unexpected. Saturday it became evident that she was rapidly sinking and Dr. O. V. Long was called. An examination revealed to him the fact that she had but a few hours of this world before her. She failed to rally, and quietly breathed her life out at 1:50 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
When Dr. Long became convinced that medical aid could avail nothing, and that the end was so near the facts were gently made known to the patient sufferer who had carried the burdens of life so long. The thought had no terror to her and smiling sweetly she replied, "I am trusting in Jesus to save me and make me happy."
Rev. G. W. Palmer was with her at 12 o'clock Saturday and again at the time of her death. She remained perfectly rational retaining complete consciousness to the very end, and passed into the future at the lifting of the veil, sweetly trusting in the redeeming grace of the Risen Lord.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Palmer, held at the home, attended by a large company of relatives and old friends of the deceased. The pastor selected Revelations 7th, chapter 15-16-17 verses as the scriptural central thought of his sermon and from those words drew precious truths and comforting promises for all who pass thru the dark valley.
The body was taken to Bedford where interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Elizabeth Borland was born in Beith near Glasgow, Scotland, September 25, 1828. At the age of 13 she came to America with her parents in 1845. Taking shipping at Liverpool and after several weeks on a sailing vessel arrived at New Orleans. From there they went to Morgan county, Illinois, where she was united in marriage to T. [homas] B. [urley] Masters May 20, 1847. To this union were born seven children, six boys and one girl, three died in infancy, Wilbur died August 23, 1892 being 30 years old, three children survive, J. [ohn] B. of Gravity, James W. of Illinois and Mrs. Albert Dugan [Mary Elizabeth], of Gravity. In 1875 they moved to Bedford where they remained for several years and from there they moved to Gravity, where they remained until herhusband's death June 11, 1905. Since then she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Albert Dugan until her death, which occurred December 6, 1908, aged 80 years, 2 months and 11 days. She joined the M. E. church when young and remained a Christian until her death. In her last years she was a great sufferer and for the last eleven months she was a constant sufferer. She bore her sufferings with great patience. She leaves 3 children, 20 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren to mourn her loss. —Gravity Independen
Mrs. T. B. Masters Passes Away
At the home of her daughter Mrs. Albert Dugan, Sunday, occurred the death of Mrs. T. [homas] B. [urley] Masters. Grandma Masters, as she was familiarly known, has been in poor health during the past year, and the end, which came suddenly, was not unexpected. Saturday it became evident that she was rapidly sinking and Dr. O. V. Long was called. An examination revealed to him the fact that she had but a few hours of this world before her. She failed to rally, and quietly breathed her life out at 1:50 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
When Dr. Long became convinced that medical aid could avail nothing, and that the end was so near the facts were gently made known to the patient sufferer who had carried the burdens of life so long. The thought had no terror to her and smiling sweetly she replied, "I am trusting in Jesus to save me and make me happy."
Rev. G. W. Palmer was with her at 12 o'clock Saturday and again at the time of her death. She remained perfectly rational retaining complete consciousness to the very end, and passed into the future at the lifting of the veil, sweetly trusting in the redeeming grace of the Risen Lord.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Palmer, held at the home, attended by a large company of relatives and old friends of the deceased. The pastor selected Revelations 7th, chapter 15-16-17 verses as the scriptural central thought of his sermon and from those words drew precious truths and comforting promises for all who pass thru the dark valley.
The body was taken to Bedford where interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Elizabeth Borland was born in Beith near Glasgow, Scotland, September 25, 1828. At the age of 13 she came to America with her parents in 1845. Taking shipping at Liverpool and after several weeks on a sailing vessel arrived at New Orleans. From there they went to Morgan county, Illinois, where she was united in marriage to T. [homas] B. [urley] Masters May 20, 1847. To this union were born seven children, six boys and one girl, three died in infancy, Wilbur died August 23, 1892 being 30 years old, three children survive, J. [ohn] B. of Gravity, James W. of Illinois and Mrs. Albert Dugan [Mary Elizabeth], of Gravity. In 1875 they moved to Bedford where they remained for several years and from there they moved to Gravity, where they remained until herhusband's death June 11, 1905. Since then she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Albert Dugan until her death, which occurred December 6, 1908, aged 80 years, 2 months and 11 days. She joined the M. E. church when young and remained a Christian until her death. In her last years she was a great sufferer and for the last eleven months she was a constant sufferer. She bore her sufferings with great patience. She leaves 3 children, 20 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren to mourn her loss. —Gravity Independen
Bedford Free Press, Thursday December 17, 1908 p. 5
Mrs. T. B. Masters Passes Away
At the home of her daughter Mrs. Albert Dugan, Sunday, occurred the death of Mrs. T. [homas] B. [urley] Masters. Grandma Masters, as she was familiarly known, has been in poor health during the past year, and the end, which came suddenly, was not unexpected. Saturday it became evident that she was rapidly sinking and Dr. O. V. Long was called. An examination revealed to him the fact that she had but a few hours of this world before her. She failed to rally, and quietly breathed her life out at 1:50 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
When Dr. Long became convinced that medical aid could avail nothing, and that the end was so near the facts were gently made known to the patient sufferer who had carried the burdens of life so long. The thought had no terror to her and smiling sweetly she replied, "I am trusting in Jesus to save me and make me happy."
Rev. G. W. Palmer was with her at 12 o'clock Saturday and again at the time of her death. She remained perfectly rational retaining complete consciousness to the very end, and passed into the future at the lifting of the veil, sweetly trusting in the redeeming grace of the Risen Lord.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Palmer, held at the home, attended by a large company of relatives and old friends of the deceased. The pastor selected Revelations 7th, chapter 15-16-17 verses as the scriptural central thought of his sermon and from those words drew precious truths and comforting promises for all who pass thru the dark valley.
The body was taken to Bedford where interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Elizabeth Borland was born in Beith near Glasgow, Scotland, September 25, 1828. At the age of 13 she came to America with her parents in 1845. Taking shipping at Liverpool and after several weeks on a sailing vessel arrived at New Orleans. From there they went to Morgan county, Illinois, where she was united in marriage to T. [homas] B. [urley] Masters May 20, 1847. To this union were born seven children, six boys and one girl, three died in infancy, Wilbur died August 23, 1892 being 30 years old, three children survive, J. [ohn] B. of Gravity, James W. of Illinois and Mrs. Albert Dugan [Mary Elizabeth], of Gravity. In 1875 they moved to Bedford where they remained for several years and from there they moved to Gravity, where they remained until herhusband's death June 11, 1905. Since then she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Albert Dugan until her death, which occurred December 6, 1908, aged 80 years, 2 months and 11 days. She joined the M. E. church when young and remained a Christian until her death. In her last years she was a great sufferer and for the last eleven months she was a constant sufferer. She bore her sufferings with great patience. She leaves 3 children, 20 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren to mourn her loss. —Gravity Independen
Mrs. T. B. Masters Passes Away
At the home of her daughter Mrs. Albert Dugan, Sunday, occurred the death of Mrs. T. [homas] B. [urley] Masters. Grandma Masters, as she was familiarly known, has been in poor health during the past year, and the end, which came suddenly, was not unexpected. Saturday it became evident that she was rapidly sinking and Dr. O. V. Long was called. An examination revealed to him the fact that she had but a few hours of this world before her. She failed to rally, and quietly breathed her life out at 1:50 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
When Dr. Long became convinced that medical aid could avail nothing, and that the end was so near the facts were gently made known to the patient sufferer who had carried the burdens of life so long. The thought had no terror to her and smiling sweetly she replied, "I am trusting in Jesus to save me and make me happy."
Rev. G. W. Palmer was with her at 12 o'clock Saturday and again at the time of her death. She remained perfectly rational retaining complete consciousness to the very end, and passed into the future at the lifting of the veil, sweetly trusting in the redeeming grace of the Risen Lord.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Palmer, held at the home, attended by a large company of relatives and old friends of the deceased. The pastor selected Revelations 7th, chapter 15-16-17 verses as the scriptural central thought of his sermon and from those words drew precious truths and comforting promises for all who pass thru the dark valley.
The body was taken to Bedford where interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Elizabeth Borland was born in Beith near Glasgow, Scotland, September 25, 1828. At the age of 13 she came to America with her parents in 1845. Taking shipping at Liverpool and after several weeks on a sailing vessel arrived at New Orleans. From there they went to Morgan county, Illinois, where she was united in marriage to T. [homas] B. [urley] Masters May 20, 1847. To this union were born seven children, six boys and one girl, three died in infancy, Wilbur died August 23, 1892 being 30 years old, three children survive, J. [ohn] B. of Gravity, James W. of Illinois and Mrs. Albert Dugan [Mary Elizabeth], of Gravity. In 1875 they moved to Bedford where they remained for several years and from there they moved to Gravity, where they remained until herhusband's death June 11, 1905. Since then she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Albert Dugan until her death, which occurred December 6, 1908, aged 80 years, 2 months and 11 days. She joined the M. E. church when young and remained a Christian until her death. In her last years she was a great sufferer and for the last eleven months she was a constant sufferer. She bore her sufferings with great patience. She leaves 3 children, 20 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren to mourn her loss. —Gravity Independen
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