Susannah (Stoddard) McGray was the daughter of William & Ruth (Needham) Stoddard.
Obituary Notice:
Mrs. Susan McGray, widow of the late Rev. Asa McGray died on Cape Sable Island, Barringinton, N. S. The deceased was born in Charlestown, Mass. When quite young, her father moved to Portland, thence to Durham, (Maine) in the same State, where she married to her deceased husband. Mother McGray came with her husband to this province some forty-five years since; and to this Island forty years ago, when it was comparatively a wilderness. To go from one scattered neighborhood to another on the Island they were obliged to follow the rough shore and wade the creeks. But the hardy and devoted pioneers, with hearts filled with the love of Jesus and good will to their fellow-men braved all hardships and many privations that they might carry the glad tidings of Salvation to their fellow-men and win them to Christ; and their labors were not in vain.
Since the decease of her husband she has been cared for by two of her sons. In her later days she was a great sufferer from a chronic disease which she bore with Christian patience and resignation. She often expressed a wish to depart and be with Christ, yet with patience she would wait until her change might come. Early on Sabbath morning, April 17th 1864, she fell asleep in Jesus at the age of 81 years. Thus quietly she passed away to the Better Land, leaving a large number of descendants, among them some of the most prominent men of the place. Many will remember her who share in her hospitality, and labors of love, and her fostering care in sickness.
The large congregation that gathered on the funeral occasion, manifested the high esteem in which she was held by the people. Sermon by the writer, assisted by Rev. S. C. Brown.
The above is probably the obituary notice published in (probably) the old Baptist newspaper, "Morning Star" per Arthur N. McGray, great grandson. He notes that the "Chronic disease" mentioned was then known as Inflammatory Rheumatism.
Obituary Notice:
Mrs. Susan McGray, widow of the late Rev. Asa McGray died on Cape Sable Island, Barringinton, N. S. The deceased was born in Charlestown, Mass. When quite young, her father moved to Portland, thence to Durham, (Maine) in the same State, where she married to her deceased husband. Mother McGray came with her husband to this province some forty-five years since; and to this Island forty years ago, when it was comparatively a wilderness. To go from one scattered neighborhood to another on the Island they were obliged to follow the rough shore and wade the creeks. But the hardy and devoted pioneers, with hearts filled with the love of Jesus and good will to their fellow-men braved all hardships and many privations that they might carry the glad tidings of Salvation to their fellow-men and win them to Christ; and their labors were not in vain.
Since the decease of her husband she has been cared for by two of her sons. In her later days she was a great sufferer from a chronic disease which she bore with Christian patience and resignation. She often expressed a wish to depart and be with Christ, yet with patience she would wait until her change might come. Early on Sabbath morning, April 17th 1864, she fell asleep in Jesus at the age of 81 years. Thus quietly she passed away to the Better Land, leaving a large number of descendants, among them some of the most prominent men of the place. Many will remember her who share in her hospitality, and labors of love, and her fostering care in sickness.
The large congregation that gathered on the funeral occasion, manifested the high esteem in which she was held by the people. Sermon by the writer, assisted by Rev. S. C. Brown.
The above is probably the obituary notice published in (probably) the old Baptist newspaper, "Morning Star" per Arthur N. McGray, great grandson. He notes that the "Chronic disease" mentioned was then known as Inflammatory Rheumatism.
Susannah (Stoddard) McGray was the daughter of William & Ruth (Needham) Stoddard.
Obituary Notice:
Mrs. Susan McGray, widow of the late Rev. Asa McGray died on Cape Sable Island, Barringinton, N. S. The deceased was born in Charlestown, Mass. When quite young, her father moved to Portland, thence to Durham, (Maine) in the same State, where she married to her deceased husband. Mother McGray came with her husband to this province some forty-five years since; and to this Island forty years ago, when it was comparatively a wilderness. To go from one scattered neighborhood to another on the Island they were obliged to follow the rough shore and wade the creeks. But the hardy and devoted pioneers, with hearts filled with the love of Jesus and good will to their fellow-men braved all hardships and many privations that they might carry the glad tidings of Salvation to their fellow-men and win them to Christ; and their labors were not in vain.
Since the decease of her husband she has been cared for by two of her sons. In her later days she was a great sufferer from a chronic disease which she bore with Christian patience and resignation. She often expressed a wish to depart and be with Christ, yet with patience she would wait until her change might come. Early on Sabbath morning, April 17th 1864, she fell asleep in Jesus at the age of 81 years. Thus quietly she passed away to the Better Land, leaving a large number of descendants, among them some of the most prominent men of the place. Many will remember her who share in her hospitality, and labors of love, and her fostering care in sickness.
The large congregation that gathered on the funeral occasion, manifested the high esteem in which she was held by the people. Sermon by the writer, assisted by Rev. S. C. Brown.
The above is probably the obituary notice published in (probably) the old Baptist newspaper, "Morning Star" per Arthur N. McGray, great grandson. He notes that the "Chronic disease" mentioned was then known as Inflammatory Rheumatism.
Obituary Notice:
Mrs. Susan McGray, widow of the late Rev. Asa McGray died on Cape Sable Island, Barringinton, N. S. The deceased was born in Charlestown, Mass. When quite young, her father moved to Portland, thence to Durham, (Maine) in the same State, where she married to her deceased husband. Mother McGray came with her husband to this province some forty-five years since; and to this Island forty years ago, when it was comparatively a wilderness. To go from one scattered neighborhood to another on the Island they were obliged to follow the rough shore and wade the creeks. But the hardy and devoted pioneers, with hearts filled with the love of Jesus and good will to their fellow-men braved all hardships and many privations that they might carry the glad tidings of Salvation to their fellow-men and win them to Christ; and their labors were not in vain.
Since the decease of her husband she has been cared for by two of her sons. In her later days she was a great sufferer from a chronic disease which she bore with Christian patience and resignation. She often expressed a wish to depart and be with Christ, yet with patience she would wait until her change might come. Early on Sabbath morning, April 17th 1864, she fell asleep in Jesus at the age of 81 years. Thus quietly she passed away to the Better Land, leaving a large number of descendants, among them some of the most prominent men of the place. Many will remember her who share in her hospitality, and labors of love, and her fostering care in sickness.
The large congregation that gathered on the funeral occasion, manifested the high esteem in which she was held by the people. Sermon by the writer, assisted by Rev. S. C. Brown.
The above is probably the obituary notice published in (probably) the old Baptist newspaper, "Morning Star" per Arthur N. McGray, great grandson. He notes that the "Chronic disease" mentioned was then known as Inflammatory Rheumatism.
Inscription
In Loving
Remembrance of
SUSANNAH S.
Wife of
Rev. Asa McGray
born
at Charlestown, Mass.
May 15, 1783,
died
at Cape Sable Island
April 17, 1864.
For me to live is Christ,
and to die is gain.
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