Mote - Elizabeth Wilson
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 10 August 1894
Elizabeth Wilson was born December 27th, 1823, in Butler county, Ohio, and moved to Montgomery county, Ind., when a mere child. Was married to Jeremiah Mote Sept. 16th, 1841, and departed this life August 5th, 1894, aged 70 years, 7 months and 8 days. Nine children blessed this union, five having preceded her to that better land, three being called when quite young. She leaves husband, one son, three daughters, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren to mourn her departure. The deceased was one of nine children all having gone to that better land except two sisters, one of whom was permitted to be present at her burial, the other living in the State of Washington and was not permitted to be present. The deceased united with the Christian church under the labors of Elder W. T. Warbington in 1858, and has lived a constant Christian life ever since, helping everyone who came to her for assistance. She was always a kind and affectionate wife, a devoted and loving mother, not only to her own children but to the orphan children, some of whom are here yet to testify of her goodness and kindness of heart. For many years she with her family lived near Garfield where she had many friends, but for the last few years she has lived here in Darlington where all learned to love her and now mourn her departure. T.
DARLINGTON ITEMS The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mote took place last Tuesday and was attended by a large crowd of relatives and friends. Rev. Trotter officiating. W. C. Hood had charge of the remains. We desire to thank our many friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our loved one, wife and mother, who bore her sickness with such patience, leaning upon the strong arm of Him who has promised to lead through green pastures and even through the valley of the shadow of death, He was her strength and shield. While we are left in loneliness we have a hope that she is at rest where all suffering and pain is no more. To those who have been so good and kind through our affliction, while we may fail to show our appreciation of the same as we would like to do. we pray that God will bless and reward you all for the comfort and consolation you have given to us. Most affectionately, Jeremiah Mote and Children - thanks to Kim H for these