DIED
In Seattle, Thursday, Sept. 11, Mrs. Mary I. Ebey, age forty eight years, ten months and twenty-one days.
Mary Irving Farquhar was born in New Orleans, Oct. 21, 1853. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Farquhar. The year following her birth she was brought by her parents to the Pacific Coast where she has since resided. She passed her girlhood in Olympia, where her parents made their home until their death some years ago, and where, in 1873, she married John Van Wormer, a young man who had formerly lived on this island. She bore him two daughters, Maud and Annie, now Mrs. Lescher and Mrs. Schreck of Seattle. Shortly after the birth of the latter Mr. Van Wormer was drowned while crossing the outlet of Chehalis river. In 1880 the young widow was united in marriage with J. Ellison Ebey, now deceased, of this place. They made their home at Ebey's Landing, named after Col. Ebey, and remained there nearly ten years. Here were born Harold H. and Edward E. Ebey. The latter died at the age of three years. In 1889 Mr. Ebey's health, which for some time had been in a precarious state, failed completely and he gave up the care of the farm and removed to Lyndon. But Whidby Island had charms for them which no other place possessed, so they soon returned and built a house on a three-acre lot of the Daniel Pearson farm. Mr. Ebey died in 1890 and Mrs. Ebey remained with her three children on the Prairie till 1896, when she removed to Seattle, where the family has since lived. About three years ago the deceased fell and injured her hip severely and has never been in good health since. In the latter part of 1900 she became unable to keep up longer and has ever since been confined to her bed, except as she has been lifted occasionally into a chair for an hour or two. All that the love and tenderness of daughters and son could do has been done by them to alleviate the sufferings of the mother. The end came at six o'clock last Thursday night, when God sent his messenger to bear her away to that land where she will never know sorrow nor suffering more.
Mrs. Eben had a lovely Christian character. During her sojourn amongst us here on the island she made a host of friends, and in many of our hearts she had a place all her own, and though our hearts may never again go out toward her bodily presence, yet the place which she filled will ever be kept green with the loving remembrance and pleasant memories which will spring up as we think of the devoted friendship, tried and true, which we so long enjoyed. She was a loving wife to her husband and, in her health, a true helpmeet. She was the fondest of mothers to her children and in her long sickness she displayed a patience and endurance that was beautiful to look upon. She was a member of the Congregational Church of this place, having joined by letter from the Presbyterian Church of Olympia.
The remains were brought here for interment last Saturday afternoon and on the following day were consigned to their last resting place in Sunnyside cemetery. Her pastor, Rev. C. E. Newberry, at her request, preached the funeral sermon and the casket was followed to the grave by a large procession of relatives and friends. F. A. P. E.
---Island County Times, September 19, 1902
In Seattle, Thursday, Sept. 11, Mrs. Mary I. Ebey, age forty eight years, ten months and twenty-one days.
Mary Irving Farquhar was born in New Orleans, Oct. 21, 1853. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Farquhar. The year following her birth she was brought by her parents to the Pacific Coast where she has since resided. She passed her girlhood in Olympia, where her parents made their home until their death some years ago, and where, in 1873, she married John Van Wormer, a young man who had formerly lived on this island. She bore him two daughters, Maud and Annie, now Mrs. Lescher and Mrs. Schreck of Seattle. Shortly after the birth of the latter Mr. Van Wormer was drowned while crossing the outlet of Chehalis river. In 1880 the young widow was united in marriage with J. Ellison Ebey, now deceased, of this place. They made their home at Ebey's Landing, named after Col. Ebey, and remained there nearly ten years. Here were born Harold H. and Edward E. Ebey. The latter died at the age of three years. In 1889 Mr. Ebey's health, which for some time had been in a precarious state, failed completely and he gave up the care of the farm and removed to Lyndon. But Whidby Island had charms for them which no other place possessed, so they soon returned and built a house on a three-acre lot of the Daniel Pearson farm. Mr. Ebey died in 1890 and Mrs. Ebey remained with her three children on the Prairie till 1896, when she removed to Seattle, where the family has since lived. About three years ago the deceased fell and injured her hip severely and has never been in good health since. In the latter part of 1900 she became unable to keep up longer and has ever since been confined to her bed, except as she has been lifted occasionally into a chair for an hour or two. All that the love and tenderness of daughters and son could do has been done by them to alleviate the sufferings of the mother. The end came at six o'clock last Thursday night, when God sent his messenger to bear her away to that land where she will never know sorrow nor suffering more.
Mrs. Eben had a lovely Christian character. During her sojourn amongst us here on the island she made a host of friends, and in many of our hearts she had a place all her own, and though our hearts may never again go out toward her bodily presence, yet the place which she filled will ever be kept green with the loving remembrance and pleasant memories which will spring up as we think of the devoted friendship, tried and true, which we so long enjoyed. She was a loving wife to her husband and, in her health, a true helpmeet. She was the fondest of mothers to her children and in her long sickness she displayed a patience and endurance that was beautiful to look upon. She was a member of the Congregational Church of this place, having joined by letter from the Presbyterian Church of Olympia.
The remains were brought here for interment last Saturday afternoon and on the following day were consigned to their last resting place in Sunnyside cemetery. Her pastor, Rev. C. E. Newberry, at her request, preached the funeral sermon and the casket was followed to the grave by a large procession of relatives and friends. F. A. P. E.
---Island County Times, September 19, 1902
DIED
In Seattle, Thursday, Sept. 11, Mrs. Mary I. Ebey, age forty eight years, ten months and twenty-one days.
Mary Irving Farquhar was born in New Orleans, Oct. 21, 1853. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Farquhar. The year following her birth she was brought by her parents to the Pacific Coast where she has since resided. She passed her girlhood in Olympia, where her parents made their home until their death some years ago, and where, in 1873, she married John Van Wormer, a young man who had formerly lived on this island. She bore him two daughters, Maud and Annie, now Mrs. Lescher and Mrs. Schreck of Seattle. Shortly after the birth of the latter Mr. Van Wormer was drowned while crossing the outlet of Chehalis river. In 1880 the young widow was united in marriage with J. Ellison Ebey, now deceased, of this place. They made their home at Ebey's Landing, named after Col. Ebey, and remained there nearly ten years. Here were born Harold H. and Edward E. Ebey. The latter died at the age of three years. In 1889 Mr. Ebey's health, which for some time had been in a precarious state, failed completely and he gave up the care of the farm and removed to Lyndon. But Whidby Island had charms for them which no other place possessed, so they soon returned and built a house on a three-acre lot of the Daniel Pearson farm. Mr. Ebey died in 1890 and Mrs. Ebey remained with her three children on the Prairie till 1896, when she removed to Seattle, where the family has since lived. About three years ago the deceased fell and injured her hip severely and has never been in good health since. In the latter part of 1900 she became unable to keep up longer and has ever since been confined to her bed, except as she has been lifted occasionally into a chair for an hour or two. All that the love and tenderness of daughters and son could do has been done by them to alleviate the sufferings of the mother. The end came at six o'clock last Thursday night, when God sent his messenger to bear her away to that land where she will never know sorrow nor suffering more.
Mrs. Eben had a lovely Christian character. During her sojourn amongst us here on the island she made a host of friends, and in many of our hearts she had a place all her own, and though our hearts may never again go out toward her bodily presence, yet the place which she filled will ever be kept green with the loving remembrance and pleasant memories which will spring up as we think of the devoted friendship, tried and true, which we so long enjoyed. She was a loving wife to her husband and, in her health, a true helpmeet. She was the fondest of mothers to her children and in her long sickness she displayed a patience and endurance that was beautiful to look upon. She was a member of the Congregational Church of this place, having joined by letter from the Presbyterian Church of Olympia.
The remains were brought here for interment last Saturday afternoon and on the following day were consigned to their last resting place in Sunnyside cemetery. Her pastor, Rev. C. E. Newberry, at her request, preached the funeral sermon and the casket was followed to the grave by a large procession of relatives and friends. F. A. P. E.
---Island County Times, September 19, 1902
In Seattle, Thursday, Sept. 11, Mrs. Mary I. Ebey, age forty eight years, ten months and twenty-one days.
Mary Irving Farquhar was born in New Orleans, Oct. 21, 1853. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Farquhar. The year following her birth she was brought by her parents to the Pacific Coast where she has since resided. She passed her girlhood in Olympia, where her parents made their home until their death some years ago, and where, in 1873, she married John Van Wormer, a young man who had formerly lived on this island. She bore him two daughters, Maud and Annie, now Mrs. Lescher and Mrs. Schreck of Seattle. Shortly after the birth of the latter Mr. Van Wormer was drowned while crossing the outlet of Chehalis river. In 1880 the young widow was united in marriage with J. Ellison Ebey, now deceased, of this place. They made their home at Ebey's Landing, named after Col. Ebey, and remained there nearly ten years. Here were born Harold H. and Edward E. Ebey. The latter died at the age of three years. In 1889 Mr. Ebey's health, which for some time had been in a precarious state, failed completely and he gave up the care of the farm and removed to Lyndon. But Whidby Island had charms for them which no other place possessed, so they soon returned and built a house on a three-acre lot of the Daniel Pearson farm. Mr. Ebey died in 1890 and Mrs. Ebey remained with her three children on the Prairie till 1896, when she removed to Seattle, where the family has since lived. About three years ago the deceased fell and injured her hip severely and has never been in good health since. In the latter part of 1900 she became unable to keep up longer and has ever since been confined to her bed, except as she has been lifted occasionally into a chair for an hour or two. All that the love and tenderness of daughters and son could do has been done by them to alleviate the sufferings of the mother. The end came at six o'clock last Thursday night, when God sent his messenger to bear her away to that land where she will never know sorrow nor suffering more.
Mrs. Eben had a lovely Christian character. During her sojourn amongst us here on the island she made a host of friends, and in many of our hearts she had a place all her own, and though our hearts may never again go out toward her bodily presence, yet the place which she filled will ever be kept green with the loving remembrance and pleasant memories which will spring up as we think of the devoted friendship, tried and true, which we so long enjoyed. She was a loving wife to her husband and, in her health, a true helpmeet. She was the fondest of mothers to her children and in her long sickness she displayed a patience and endurance that was beautiful to look upon. She was a member of the Congregational Church of this place, having joined by letter from the Presbyterian Church of Olympia.
The remains were brought here for interment last Saturday afternoon and on the following day were consigned to their last resting place in Sunnyside cemetery. Her pastor, Rev. C. E. Newberry, at her request, preached the funeral sermon and the casket was followed to the grave by a large procession of relatives and friends. F. A. P. E.
---Island County Times, September 19, 1902
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