WILKINSON, Betsy - Putnam

Obituary: Betsy Ann Wilkinson was born in Frederick County VA July 19, 1821; her father died when she was a small child. With her widowed mother she came to Pickaway Co Ohio in 1831. She was united in marriage to John Wilkinson Sept 19 1839.  They settled in Putnam County in October 1839 in Floyd Township near where she died. Of this union there was but one child – Elijah J. Wilkinson. Her husband died Feb 9, 1863; she was a widow for 29 years.  Her death occurred on the evening of Sept 29, 1891, her age being 73 years 2 months 10 days.  She was afflicted year but was ever patient and cheerful. She was an affectioinate mother and warm and considerate friend and was esteemed and loved by many. She was a constant student of the Bible, was conscious to the last, expressed herself willing to go and gave directions for her funeral which was conducted at Wesley Chapel on Friday afternoon Sept 30 by OF Layne. - kz