MADDEN, Lydia Lindley

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Lydia J. Madden, daughter of George and Sarah Lindley was born 9-10-1865. Died 3-9-1899. Age 33Y5M29D. She was married to AJ Madden 9-8-1885 and to them have been born 3 sons. She was converted at Rush Creek in a Friends meeting when 12. She remained a member of the Friends Church until 8 years ago when she and her husband united with the Methodist Church. She was a member of said church at the time of her death, faithful in the church and Sabbath school work, always lending a helping hand in pointing erring ones to the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. She was a charter member of Sylvania chapter OES an order which she dearly loved and one that was better by her having belonged to it. As the Star guided the wise men to the place of our Savior's birth, may the remembrance of her life guide us to where she now is for she has gone to live with Jesus. She was also a member of Erwin Relief Corps at Tangier, being one of its brightest and best workers. She served one year as chaplain and was a past pres. of the Corps. Sister Madden has been in ill health for about two years. Two years ago, when very near death's door; she promised God if he would spare her, then she would live for Him. This she has done. In her last sickness, she seemed to be very conscious of the promises she had made to God and lived even more close to Him than ever, having her husband read God's word to her and they praying together every day. When told that her condition was critical and that she might not get well she said: "It's all right. If I don't die now I will sometime and it's all right."