Henthorn, Dennie Elizabeth

Dennie Elizabeth Henthorn

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OBITUARY: In Memoriam

Dennie E. Henthorn was born Sept. 23, 1849 near Milan, Indiana and departed this life Saturday evening March 15, 1913, at her home near Milan.

She was united in marriage, Sept. 29, 1870, to George M. Cottingham, who preceded her to the great beyond, July 11, 1894.

Three sons were born unto them, Warren of Milan; J. Frank, a missionary in the Philippine Islands; and Ray of Indianapolis, all of whom are left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother.

She was converted and united with the Methodist church at Zion in 1876 during the ministry of the Reverend C.C. Edwards. Her life was one of consistent Christain living and service. For a number of years she has been an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Besides her sons, she leaves two grandchildren, six sisters, one brother and a number of other relatives and friends.

She was of an unusually kind and generous disposition always willing and every ready to assist anyone in need. She is gone from us yet the soft memory of her many virtues and kind acts will linger with us while we are on time's shores, like the beautiful twilight colors in the sky when the bright sun has set.

"Sad, silent and pure be the tears that we shed,
As the night dew that falls on the turf o'er her head,
And the tear that we shed, tho' in silence it roll,
Shall long keep her memory green in the soul."
(Source: Versailles Republican, 2 Apr 1913)

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Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Henthorn, Lavina Jane

Lavina Jane Henthorn

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OBITUARY: Lavina J. Henthorn was born February 6th, 1845 and died at her home near Milan, February 16, 1914, aged 69 years and 10 days.

She was married to George G. Bratton, December 17, 1863. To this union were born four children, two boys and two girls, who with the father have preceded her to the Spirit world.

She leaves to mourn her departure five sisters and one brother, two brothers and one sister having gone on before.

She united with the M.E. Church at Milan, August 5, 1895 and later transferred her membership to Zion. She lived a faithful and consistent Christian life, attending every service as long as her health would permit. She gave liberally of her means to the support of the church. Through her long and painful sickness which extended over a period of two years she never complained. She spent much time in prayer and was resigned to the will of the Lord. She passed peacefully away, an example of a saintly life.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Noble at Milan under the auspices of the D.E.S.

We desire to thank all our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear sister, Mrs. Lavina Bratton.

Sisters.
(Source: Versailles Republican, 11 Mar 1914)

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Problem: Was the date of death 17 Dec 1863 or 17 Dec 1868?

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Williams, Fannie Catherine

Fannie Catherine Williams

Notes for Fannie Catherine WILLIAMS-64

OBITUARY:

Fanny C. Williams was born in Worcester County, MD, Feb. 18, 1827. She, with her parents, moved to near Pierceville, Ripley Co., Indiana, in 1836. She was married to James W. Henthorn, June 29, 1843. To them were born ten children -- seven girls and three boys -- all of whom mourn the loss of their mother. Only three are left on the old homestead. Her husband passed to the spirit world, April 4, 1867.

Two years ago she was attacked with la grippe, from which she never recovered, but was not confined to her bed until last December. Her suffering during the last four months of her life only God knows, as she bore it uncomplainingly. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done, but all to no purpose, and on April 13, 1893, the death angel gave the summons and mother went from us to join father on the other shore.

On the day previous to her death, as her children surrounded her bed, she drew each one down to the bed and kissed him, and said, "Goodbye."

She had been a member of the M.E. Church since her fifteeth year, and a pure Christian home life was characteristic of her.

Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. C.E. Line on Saturday, April 15, after which the remains were laid to rest in the burial grounds on the farm.

Thus within a week a family of five dwindled down to one of three. Two places are vacant, never to be filled. Yet "We sorrow not as those who have no hope," but believe that the time is not far distant when loved ones shall be reunited.

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CEMETERY: Fanny Henthorn; 66 yr. 1 mo. 25; Died April 12, 1893
(W. Burr Parsons has not been placed in the family tree, as of Apr 1995. He wrote that this was Grandmother Henthorn, wife to James W.)
(Source: Survey of Henthorn Cemetery, Milan, Ripley Co., IN taken by W. Burr Parsons on 6 Dec 1942)

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Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011