The Standard,Vol. 57, Leroy Church, Edward Goodman, 1909 page 1526 -Bridges, Lydia Jane Bridges was born Nov. 30, 1835, In New York state. At eight she moved with her parents, Rev. John Bridges and wife, to Canada, where she lived until she was fifteen years of age. They then went to Sun Prairie, Wis., where she was married to Asa Lincoln, Nov 26, 1855. To this union seven children were born, four of whom survived her, three daughters and a son. In 1870 they moved from Wisconsin to Iowa and from there to Nebraska in 1889, where she resided until her death, July 20, 1910. Mrs. Lincoln became a member of the Baptist church at the age of fifteen. Throughout her life she lived an earnest Christian before her family, and all of whom she lead to Christ, with the help of her husband. Her death was a triumph of faith. To the last she talked only of that hope beyond, so sure and steadfast. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, R.B. Favoright, July 22 at North Platte, Neb., and the body was taken to Britt, Iowa , and laid beside her husband, who preceded her two years,
The Standard,Vol. 57, Leroy Church, Edward Goodman, 1909 page 1526 -Bridges, Lydia Jane Bridges was born Nov. 30, 1835, In New York state. At eight she moved with her parents, Rev. John Bridges and wife, to Canada, where she lived until she was fifteen years of age. They then went to Sun Prairie, Wis., where she was married to Asa Lincoln, Nov 26, 1855. To this union seven children were born, four of whom survived her, three daughters and a son. In 1870 they moved from Wisconsin to Iowa and from there to Nebraska in 1889, where she resided until her death, July 20, 1910. Mrs. Lincoln became a member of the Baptist church at the age of fifteen. Throughout her life she lived an earnest Christian before her family, and all of whom she lead to Christ, with the help of her husband. Her death was a triumph of faith. To the last she talked only of that hope beyond, so sure and steadfast. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, R.B. Favoright, July 22 at North Platte, Neb., and the body was taken to Britt, Iowa , and laid beside her husband, who preceded her two years,
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