Newspaper article found in family history trunk of Maria Josephine Beard Gilbert:
Catharine M. Jones was born May 3rd, 1824, in York county, Penn. Came with her parents to Delaware County, Ohio when but 12 years of age. Was married to Robert J. Elliott, September 3rd, 1844. Came to Whiteley county, Indiana, the following October and died at her old home May 28th, 1896, at the age of 72 years and 13 days. Living in the same yard over 52 years and united with the Troy Presbyterian Church in 1817 and lived a free and devoted christian ever since. On account of deafness she was deprived of the privilege of attending church for several years, but studied her bible day by day and was ready, and waiting when the Master called her home. She would often say "I can hear when I get to heaven." To them were born six children, two daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of one of the most devoted and loving of mother. Ten grand children, also an adopted daughter who will miss a true and loving mother. One son and one daughter have preceded to the eternal rest. Services were conducted by the Rev. G.L. Mattox, of the United Brethren Church an was largely attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
Contributor: Jean Gieser Brandt (50351450) •
Catharine M. Jones was born May 3rd, 1824, in York county, Penn. Came with her parents to Delaware County, Ohio when but 12 years of age. Was married to Robert J. Elliott, September 3rd, 1844. Came to Whiteley county, Indiana, the following October and died at her old home May 28th, 1896, at the age of 72 years and 13 days. Living in the same yard over 52 years and united with the Troy Presbyterian Church in 1817 and lived a free and devoted christian ever since. On account of deafness she was deprived of the privilege of attending church for several years, but studied her bible day by day and was ready, and waiting when the Master called her home. She would often say "I can hear when I get to heaven." To them were born six children, two daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of one of the most devoted and loving of mother. Ten grand children, also an adopted daughter who will miss a true and loving mother. One son and one daughter have preceded to the eternal rest. Services were conducted by the Rev. G.L. Mattox, of the United Brethren Church an was largely attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
Contributor: Jean Gieser Brandt (50351450) •
Newspaper article found in family history trunk of Maria Josephine Beard Gilbert:
Catharine M. Jones was born May 3rd, 1824, in York county, Penn. Came with her parents to Delaware County, Ohio when but 12 years of age. Was married to Robert J. Elliott, September 3rd, 1844. Came to Whiteley county, Indiana, the following October and died at her old home May 28th, 1896, at the age of 72 years and 13 days. Living in the same yard over 52 years and united with the Troy Presbyterian Church in 1817 and lived a free and devoted christian ever since. On account of deafness she was deprived of the privilege of attending church for several years, but studied her bible day by day and was ready, and waiting when the Master called her home. She would often say "I can hear when I get to heaven." To them were born six children, two daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of one of the most devoted and loving of mother. Ten grand children, also an adopted daughter who will miss a true and loving mother. One son and one daughter have preceded to the eternal rest. Services were conducted by the Rev. G.L. Mattox, of the United Brethren Church an was largely attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
Contributor: Jean Gieser Brandt (50351450) •
Catharine M. Jones was born May 3rd, 1824, in York county, Penn. Came with her parents to Delaware County, Ohio when but 12 years of age. Was married to Robert J. Elliott, September 3rd, 1844. Came to Whiteley county, Indiana, the following October and died at her old home May 28th, 1896, at the age of 72 years and 13 days. Living in the same yard over 52 years and united with the Troy Presbyterian Church in 1817 and lived a free and devoted christian ever since. On account of deafness she was deprived of the privilege of attending church for several years, but studied her bible day by day and was ready, and waiting when the Master called her home. She would often say "I can hear when I get to heaven." To them were born six children, two daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of one of the most devoted and loving of mother. Ten grand children, also an adopted daughter who will miss a true and loving mother. One son and one daughter have preceded to the eternal rest. Services were conducted by the Rev. G.L. Mattox, of the United Brethren Church an was largely attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
Contributor: Jean Gieser Brandt (50351450) •
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