Died in West Salem tp.,
on Saturday, March 6, 1880, Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of James
R. Brown, aged 72 years and 10 days.
The subject of this notice
was the daughter of John Speir, Sr., and sister of the late John H.
Speir, of West Salem, was born February 25th, 1808, was married to
James R. Brown in the year 1834, and with him continued her residence
in West Salem until the day of her death, where, by her many amiable
qualities, she endeared herself to all around her. In 1832 she became a
member of the Baptist Church at Maysville, and to the date of her
decease continued a consistent and esteemed member thereof. In her life
she was gentle and peaceful, and her characteristic virtues were such
that "None knew her but to love her."
In her death she has
illustrated the glory of that doctrine which teaches "Faith in God,
hope in immortality and charity to all mankind." After a long and
distressing illness, which she bore with true Christian patience, she
fell asleep in Jesus: "Blessed sleep, from which none ever wake to
weep."
Her remains were on the 7th inst. followed to their last
resting place by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Her
husband, children and large circle of relatives have the fullest
sympathy of the entire community.
Greenville Argus March 11, 1880; Submitted by Beth A. Rollinson
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