In Memoriam:
Mrs. Eleanor Willard
On the second Sabbath of this month, Rev. J. G. Johnson preached a funeral discourse on the death of the late Mrs. Eleanor Willard, in this place. The occasion was one of more than ordinary interest. She was relict [widow] of the late Alexander Willard, a member of the Lewis & Clarke expedition over the Rocky Mountains. She survived her husband about two years. Her large family connections and her long and useful life drew a large congregation. The school-house was densely crowded and every available hearing place was occupied on the outside. Mrs. Willard was indeed a "Mother in Israel." A native of Kentucky, she moved to what was then the "Far West," Wisconsin in 1835, came to California in 1852, and settled in Georgetown, Sacramento county, 1859. Her offspring were twelve children, six of whom are now living, four sons and two daughters. Her grand-children, now about fifty, and great-grand-children, about thirty, are scattered over this state and other states in the union. She was a faithful, devoted and consistent member of the Methodist church, a close and intelligent reader, desirous to "prove all things and hold fast to that which is good," and in consequence exercised a salutary influence around her. Long experience, kindness and a willing response to the call of every Christian benevolent duty, made her much called for in sickness and adversity. At the age of seventy-eight she died a triumphant Christian, bearing with fortitude her illness, and retaining her faculties to the last, full of hope, rejoicing in the prospect of a happy eternity, "where the weary are at rest." The services commenced by reading one of the psalms of David. A favorite hymn of the deceased was then sung, "There is a Land of Pure Delight." An able and impressive sermon was then delivered from the 24th verse of the 27th chapter of St. John, which was listened to with deep attention. Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord." Grandmother, as those who knew her loved to call her, is buried in the family plot in the cemetery of this town, by the side of the remains of her husband, one son, one daughter and two grand-children. Georgetown, Sacramento county, California, July 19, 1868.
Sacramento Union - 11 Mar 1865
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Eleanor's sister:
Christiana McDonald Dodge was married to Henry Dodge who was appointed Governor of the original territory of Wisconsin.
Eleanor & Alexander's children:
(1) Austin James m. Mariah Tweedy 15 Feb 1831 in St. Louis, MO.
(2) George Clark m. Aurelia Shattuck on 16 Feb 1834 in Wisconsin.
(3) Alexander Jr. "Ham" m. Mary Ann Wakefield on 24 Dec 1837 in Wisconsin.
(4) Eliza Martha m. John Echstein Jones; 2) Austin Storrs; 3) Rev. J. B. Hartsough.
(5) Roland Rudolph, single.
(6) Christiana m. John Rowland Crawford on 11 May 1836 in Wisconsin.
(7) Joel m. Mary Grace Vineyard on 23 Mar 1852 in Wisconsin.
(8) Nancy Adeline m. David H. Feathers on 5 Jun 1843 in Wisconsin.
(9) Narcissa C. m. George Washington Wakefield about 1843 probably in Wisconsin.
(10) Ellen C. m. Maj. Wm. M. Downing on 29 Feb 1856 in Yolo Co, CA.
(11) Lewis A. m. Angeline Billups on 1 Sep 1860 in Sacramento; 2) Julia Ann Frost on 2 Sep 1880 in Elko Co, NV.
(12) Willis Willard died at very young age.
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Husband, Alexander Hamilton Willard, was the son of Jonathan Willard, III (1745-1832), and Betty Caswell. Betty died when Alexander was a young child, and Jonathan married C(K)atherine Stevens Stone and had at least five children: George, Lydia, Patty, Joel, & Clarissa.
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Mrs. Eleanor Willard
On the second Sabbath of this month, Rev. J. G. Johnson preached a funeral discourse on the death of the late Mrs. Eleanor Willard, in this place. The occasion was one of more than ordinary interest. She was relict [widow] of the late Alexander Willard, a member of the Lewis & Clarke expedition over the Rocky Mountains. She survived her husband about two years. Her large family connections and her long and useful life drew a large congregation. The school-house was densely crowded and every available hearing place was occupied on the outside. Mrs. Willard was indeed a "Mother in Israel." A native of Kentucky, she moved to what was then the "Far West," Wisconsin in 1835, came to California in 1852, and settled in Georgetown, Sacramento county, 1859. Her offspring were twelve children, six of whom are now living, four sons and two daughters. Her grand-children, now about fifty, and great-grand-children, about thirty, are scattered over this state and other states in the union. She was a faithful, devoted and consistent member of the Methodist church, a close and intelligent reader, desirous to "prove all things and hold fast to that which is good," and in consequence exercised a salutary influence around her. Long experience, kindness and a willing response to the call of every Christian benevolent duty, made her much called for in sickness and adversity. At the age of seventy-eight she died a triumphant Christian, bearing with fortitude her illness, and retaining her faculties to the last, full of hope, rejoicing in the prospect of a happy eternity, "where the weary are at rest." The services commenced by reading one of the psalms of David. A favorite hymn of the deceased was then sung, "There is a Land of Pure Delight." An able and impressive sermon was then delivered from the 24th verse of the 27th chapter of St. John, which was listened to with deep attention. Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord." Grandmother, as those who knew her loved to call her, is buried in the family plot in the cemetery of this town, by the side of the remains of her husband, one son, one daughter and two grand-children. Georgetown, Sacramento county, California, July 19, 1868.
Sacramento Union - 11 Mar 1865
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Eleanor's sister:
Christiana McDonald Dodge was married to Henry Dodge who was appointed Governor of the original territory of Wisconsin.
Eleanor & Alexander's children:
(1) Austin James m. Mariah Tweedy 15 Feb 1831 in St. Louis, MO.
(2) George Clark m. Aurelia Shattuck on 16 Feb 1834 in Wisconsin.
(3) Alexander Jr. "Ham" m. Mary Ann Wakefield on 24 Dec 1837 in Wisconsin.
(4) Eliza Martha m. John Echstein Jones; 2) Austin Storrs; 3) Rev. J. B. Hartsough.
(5) Roland Rudolph, single.
(6) Christiana m. John Rowland Crawford on 11 May 1836 in Wisconsin.
(7) Joel m. Mary Grace Vineyard on 23 Mar 1852 in Wisconsin.
(8) Nancy Adeline m. David H. Feathers on 5 Jun 1843 in Wisconsin.
(9) Narcissa C. m. George Washington Wakefield about 1843 probably in Wisconsin.
(10) Ellen C. m. Maj. Wm. M. Downing on 29 Feb 1856 in Yolo Co, CA.
(11) Lewis A. m. Angeline Billups on 1 Sep 1860 in Sacramento; 2) Julia Ann Frost on 2 Sep 1880 in Elko Co, NV.
(12) Willis Willard died at very young age.
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Husband, Alexander Hamilton Willard, was the son of Jonathan Willard, III (1745-1832), and Betty Caswell. Betty died when Alexander was a young child, and Jonathan married C(K)atherine Stevens Stone and had at least five children: George, Lydia, Patty, Joel, & Clarissa.
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In Memoriam:
Mrs. Eleanor Willard
On the second Sabbath of this month, Rev. J. G. Johnson preached a funeral discourse on the death of the late Mrs. Eleanor Willard, in this place. The occasion was one of more than ordinary interest. She was relict [widow] of the late Alexander Willard, a member of the Lewis & Clarke expedition over the Rocky Mountains. She survived her husband about two years. Her large family connections and her long and useful life drew a large congregation. The school-house was densely crowded and every available hearing place was occupied on the outside. Mrs. Willard was indeed a "Mother in Israel." A native of Kentucky, she moved to what was then the "Far West," Wisconsin in 1835, came to California in 1852, and settled in Georgetown, Sacramento county, 1859. Her offspring were twelve children, six of whom are now living, four sons and two daughters. Her grand-children, now about fifty, and great-grand-children, about thirty, are scattered over this state and other states in the union. She was a faithful, devoted and consistent member of the Methodist church, a close and intelligent reader, desirous to "prove all things and hold fast to that which is good," and in consequence exercised a salutary influence around her. Long experience, kindness and a willing response to the call of every Christian benevolent duty, made her much called for in sickness and adversity. At the age of seventy-eight she died a triumphant Christian, bearing with fortitude her illness, and retaining her faculties to the last, full of hope, rejoicing in the prospect of a happy eternity, "where the weary are at rest." The services commenced by reading one of the psalms of David. A favorite hymn of the deceased was then sung, "There is a Land of Pure Delight." An able and impressive sermon was then delivered from the 24th verse of the 27th chapter of St. John, which was listened to with deep attention. Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord." Grandmother, as those who knew her loved to call her, is buried in the family plot in the cemetery of this town, by the side of the remains of her husband, one son, one daughter and two grand-children. Georgetown, Sacramento county, California, July 19, 1868.
Sacramento Union - 11 Mar 1865
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Eleanor's sister:
Christiana McDonald Dodge was married to Henry Dodge who was appointed Governor of the original territory of Wisconsin.
Eleanor & Alexander's children:
(1) Austin James m. Mariah Tweedy 15 Feb 1831 in St. Louis, MO.
(2) George Clark m. Aurelia Shattuck on 16 Feb 1834 in Wisconsin.
(3) Alexander Jr. "Ham" m. Mary Ann Wakefield on 24 Dec 1837 in Wisconsin.
(4) Eliza Martha m. John Echstein Jones; 2) Austin Storrs; 3) Rev. J. B. Hartsough.
(5) Roland Rudolph, single.
(6) Christiana m. John Rowland Crawford on 11 May 1836 in Wisconsin.
(7) Joel m. Mary Grace Vineyard on 23 Mar 1852 in Wisconsin.
(8) Nancy Adeline m. David H. Feathers on 5 Jun 1843 in Wisconsin.
(9) Narcissa C. m. George Washington Wakefield about 1843 probably in Wisconsin.
(10) Ellen C. m. Maj. Wm. M. Downing on 29 Feb 1856 in Yolo Co, CA.
(11) Lewis A. m. Angeline Billups on 1 Sep 1860 in Sacramento; 2) Julia Ann Frost on 2 Sep 1880 in Elko Co, NV.
(12) Willis Willard died at very young age.
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Husband, Alexander Hamilton Willard, was the son of Jonathan Willard, III (1745-1832), and Betty Caswell. Betty died when Alexander was a young child, and Jonathan married C(K)atherine Stevens Stone and had at least five children: George, Lydia, Patty, Joel, & Clarissa.
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Mrs. Eleanor Willard
On the second Sabbath of this month, Rev. J. G. Johnson preached a funeral discourse on the death of the late Mrs. Eleanor Willard, in this place. The occasion was one of more than ordinary interest. She was relict [widow] of the late Alexander Willard, a member of the Lewis & Clarke expedition over the Rocky Mountains. She survived her husband about two years. Her large family connections and her long and useful life drew a large congregation. The school-house was densely crowded and every available hearing place was occupied on the outside. Mrs. Willard was indeed a "Mother in Israel." A native of Kentucky, she moved to what was then the "Far West," Wisconsin in 1835, came to California in 1852, and settled in Georgetown, Sacramento county, 1859. Her offspring were twelve children, six of whom are now living, four sons and two daughters. Her grand-children, now about fifty, and great-grand-children, about thirty, are scattered over this state and other states in the union. She was a faithful, devoted and consistent member of the Methodist church, a close and intelligent reader, desirous to "prove all things and hold fast to that which is good," and in consequence exercised a salutary influence around her. Long experience, kindness and a willing response to the call of every Christian benevolent duty, made her much called for in sickness and adversity. At the age of seventy-eight she died a triumphant Christian, bearing with fortitude her illness, and retaining her faculties to the last, full of hope, rejoicing in the prospect of a happy eternity, "where the weary are at rest." The services commenced by reading one of the psalms of David. A favorite hymn of the deceased was then sung, "There is a Land of Pure Delight." An able and impressive sermon was then delivered from the 24th verse of the 27th chapter of St. John, which was listened to with deep attention. Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord." Grandmother, as those who knew her loved to call her, is buried in the family plot in the cemetery of this town, by the side of the remains of her husband, one son, one daughter and two grand-children. Georgetown, Sacramento county, California, July 19, 1868.
Sacramento Union - 11 Mar 1865
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Eleanor's sister:
Christiana McDonald Dodge was married to Henry Dodge who was appointed Governor of the original territory of Wisconsin.
Eleanor & Alexander's children:
(1) Austin James m. Mariah Tweedy 15 Feb 1831 in St. Louis, MO.
(2) George Clark m. Aurelia Shattuck on 16 Feb 1834 in Wisconsin.
(3) Alexander Jr. "Ham" m. Mary Ann Wakefield on 24 Dec 1837 in Wisconsin.
(4) Eliza Martha m. John Echstein Jones; 2) Austin Storrs; 3) Rev. J. B. Hartsough.
(5) Roland Rudolph, single.
(6) Christiana m. John Rowland Crawford on 11 May 1836 in Wisconsin.
(7) Joel m. Mary Grace Vineyard on 23 Mar 1852 in Wisconsin.
(8) Nancy Adeline m. David H. Feathers on 5 Jun 1843 in Wisconsin.
(9) Narcissa C. m. George Washington Wakefield about 1843 probably in Wisconsin.
(10) Ellen C. m. Maj. Wm. M. Downing on 29 Feb 1856 in Yolo Co, CA.
(11) Lewis A. m. Angeline Billups on 1 Sep 1860 in Sacramento; 2) Julia Ann Frost on 2 Sep 1880 in Elko Co, NV.
(12) Willis Willard died at very young age.
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Husband, Alexander Hamilton Willard, was the son of Jonathan Willard, III (1745-1832), and Betty Caswell. Betty died when Alexander was a young child, and Jonathan married C(K)atherine Stevens Stone and had at least five children: George, Lydia, Patty, Joel, & Clarissa.
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Family Members
Children
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Austin James Willard
1808–1888
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George Clark Willard
1810–1836
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Alexander Hamilton "Ham" Willard II
1812–1870
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Eliza Martha Willard Hartsough
1814–1911
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Roland Rudolph Willard
1816–1859
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Christiana D. Willard Crawford
1819–1857
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Joel Willard
1822–1879
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Nancy Adeline Willard Feathers
1824–1859
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Narcissa C. Willard Wakefield
1826–1852
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Ellen Christina Willard Downing
1828–1910
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Lewis Augustus Willard
1831–1911
