REID, Julia Ann Ward - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

The angel of death has once more been among us and has taken away a beloved spirit. When the human eye fails to see the wisdom of Divine Providence we believe that a God of love is choosing the better part for his children in another realm we may discover that the angel of death is in reality the angel of light. Let us trust she has been borne from us on the arms of his loving Father above. Julia Ann Ward Reid was born May 21, 1828, in Union County Ind. For six years she lived with her parents in that locality when they moved to Montgomery County. The privileges which the young men and women of this day enjoy were unknown in that day. Her education was limited to that given in the common school of that early time. In later life she proved that she was one of those rare individuals who can learn well the lessons of experience. She was converted and joined the First Presbyterian Church of Crawfordsville while a young woman. Later, her church membership was removed to Union Presbyterian Church in Walnut Twp. Where it still remains. She was married to Hugh Reid Dec 24, 1854. They lived a happy and devoted married life until the death of Mr. Reid on October 15, 1865. During his life they lived in Montgomery, Warren and Fountain Counties. Mr. Reid died and was buried in Fountain County. Of this union three children were born, two of whom passed away in childhood, Mary Alice Reid, who died September 19, 1860 and Frances Parker Reid who died October 15, 1865. One daughter, Mrs. Celia E. Abbott survives. Mrs. Julia Reid lived to behold the faces of six grandchildren, the sons and daughters, of Mr. and Mrs. WJ Abbott. Of these children, five are still living: Perry Abbott; Clara Abbott Reynolds; Elsie Abbott; Lora Abbott and Aben Abbott. One grandchildren, Leonard Abbott died this year and one great grandchildren, Raymond Abbott. Mrs. Reid was one of the most loving mothers and grandmothers that God ever granted to bless this earth. She was kind and affectionate an industrious worker, self-sacrificing and devoted to her children. She was their refuge in hours of trouble and perplexity. She was a cheer-bringer at all seasons. No one can fill the vacancy she has left. She was a devoted Christian worker. Her diligence and interest in church work is proverbial. Throughout life she followed Christ as her Master and friend. She passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 1914. Her death was brought about by an attack of acute indigestion to which she had been subject for several years. Her children and grandchildren, her near and remote kinspeople sincerely mourn her loss.