Custer - Rachel Cox - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Rachel Cox was born in Montgomery County, Indiana Oct 19, 1844 and died June 8, 1901, aged 56 years 7 months 19 days. She united in marriage with WH Custer Jan 2, 1867. To them were born three children: Charles C; Laura and Franklin A, all now grown to manhood and womanhood. She leaves two small grandchildren and but one sister, Eliza A, from a large family of brothers and sisters.  Mrs. Custer was a woman of apparently good health, a cheerful disposition and of a nature to welcome all that came in contact with her, until the last year when all could see that her health had broken and for some time all feared the worse, yet when the end came many were the exclamation of surprise and sorrow. She united with the Christian Church at Darlington in 1864, under the ministry of Rev. Warbington, and lived and died a consistent Christian, so that those around her could but realize the truth of how blessed are they that die in the Lord. Also that a devoted wife, a tender and loving mother, a good neighbor, has left us – has gone from labor to rest. The journey which we call ife is ended for her, but let us hope she is enjoying that higher and better life in the home where there will be no more sorrow or sadness; where sin and suffering flee away and God wipes away all tears. She lived as all good mothers do, to bless and brighten her home; to be a comfort and joy to those dependent on her; always thoughtful of others, unselfish and patient. Although her sufferings were intense, no complaining or murmuring ever escaped her lips, but patiently waiting for God’s own time. She fell asleep and left sad hearts, but with the consolation that our loss is her eternal gain and that while she cannot return to us, we can so live that we may go to her. Her funeral was conducted at the home by Rev. AL West Sunday afternoon. – kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 14 June 1901