The American Annual Monitor Or, Obituary of the Members of the Society of Friends in America (Volume 6) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1863 Excerpt: ... Robebt Bbown, 81 Imo. 24 1862 W. Newbury, Mass. An Elder. To those who knew this dear Friend his memory is indeed precious, and they can testify that the influence of his meek and quiet spirit was felt and acknowledged by those around him. The promise of our blessed Lord to the peacemakers, we believe was applicable to him. Sabah Ann Bbown, 25 8mo. 17 18G2 Wife of John Brown. Joanna Buffington, 84 llmo. 30 1862 Saratoga, N. Y. She was a firm believer in the doctrines of the Gospel. Of a meek and quiet spirit she faithfully performed the duties of friend, wife, and mother, to the comfort of those with whom she was connected. She often expressed her strong confidence in Christ as her Redeemer, and as her close drew near calmly said, I am ready. Ellen Buffum, 1 lOmo. 25 1862 Providence, R. I. Daughter of Benjamin and Ellen K. Buffum. Lydia H. Buffum, 47 lOmo. 10 1862 Vasselboro Me. Wife of George R. Buffum. She had been in feeble health for a number of years, and it was evident to her friends that there was an increasing desire that the-work of preparation for her final change might progress with the day. She spent much time in retirement, and in reading the Holy Scriptures. She endured her last distressing I illness with Christian patience. A short time hefore her death, she said to her hushand, "the time will soon come when we must part: may we meet in that happy world where there is no more parting," adding, "I believe the Saviour will be with me through the valley and shadow of death. Pray for me that patience may be granted me to bear my sufferings.' As her change drew near her eyes were lighted up as with more than earthly brightness, and she was favored with that full peace and tranquillity which her soul desired. Elizabeth C. Bunch, 22 2mo. 13 186...