Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-04-01
DIED.

In this town, the 29th ult Mrs Rebecca re-
lict ofthe late Deacon Joseph White, aged &C.
In the life of this excellent woman was singular
coincidence ofevls and blessings. Having been the
an s dl ab % he she
almost entirely removed from active scenes. After
few hours violent disease, and short time before
the birth Of her youngest son. she deprived of
aifectonate husband. During her helpless state, in
one of the most severely boiserous and cold nights
within the remembrance of the present generation,
shewas awaked by her house being in flames, and was
conveyed to neighbouring habtaton for shelter
A succession Of common Affections and sorrows was
allotted her. These things recorded to introduce
the facts, that notwithstanding her bodily debility,
and her full measure oftrials, there abatement
OF strength of mind trust of providence, the ha-
bitual and reigning power of religious principle. Her
long season of retirement, in which she supported
the character of the cheerful christian spent in
giving pleasure to visiting friends, and in exciting
their wonder at the tranquility and intellectual firm
ness which could exist even when the earthly tab
ernacle was comparatively in ruin. Few parents
have been more assiduous, constant and successful
in impartng instruction Counsel and encouragement
to numerous family. Her days Of solitude were
passed in religious meditation and inquiry The re-
suit was an establishment in an enlightened faith,
exemplary submission, and success in dispelhng in
a great measure from her mind, which was constitu-
tionally timid, the terrour ofdeath Atal times APP
parently contented and full of comfort, she vet an
nounced her last week as the happest of her exis-
tence. In the full possession of mind she left with
her children precious testimonial of her faith. Be-
ing long confirmed in her views of christianity as in
terpreted by the class ofbelievers called LIBERAL she
committed to her children in trust message to a
distant and highly valued friend. Having heart
warmed with charity she had entire confidence in
the sincerity and piety of this friend, although diff
g., g. ho~, rol.r
though am feeble christian, can see by nth, the
building in the heavens. can see place for me.
am satisfied with my profession. God is not so
partial Being as he is represented by some to b."
Having thus expressed her faith and hope she fell
asleep in Jesus. We trust she has entered on the
possession of blessed immortality. Communicated.
On Thursday, Mr.. Samuel Butler, agedA.
In Bolton, James Bruce, aged So.
In Harvard, Samuel Sprague, aged 81.
In Princeton, Eliza, wife of Silas Davis. Rich
ard Graves, aged 49,
In Uxbrdge, Mass on the 18th inst. Josiah Adams,
and on the 2lst, Samuel Adams, of Hon. Renja-
min Adams. 1t is but about two years since Mr..
Adams buried two amiable daughters who sunk un-
der that resstless disease the consumption and now
he has again to deplore the loss of two sons within
the space of one week. prey to the same disease.
In Weston, Deborah, wife of Samuel Train, aged
81. Jonas Sanderson, aged g.
In Belchertown, John Il. Shute, editor OF the SEN
tinel, aged 28.
In Boston, Sally Simpson, aged 81 Clara Allen,
aged 80. William Bond, aged 81. George Knight,
aged 45. Ellery Claiming Daniel, lged H. Bar
ney Cook, aged %. Eliza, daughter Of Ephraim
-Titcomb. aged %. Mary Morss, aged 81. John G.
Fellows, aged 81 Elizabeth Bonynge, aged 49,.
Joshua Nash, aged 81. Alfred Butler, aged &c. Alb
igail Coffin, aged H. Mary Wicker, aged 10. John
Daniels. Thomas rockingham, aged 81. Lucy
Tarbell. Brian Flatherty, aged %. LII.
In Dover N. H. on the 18th ult Hannah Willard,
relict of William Willard, in the elst year Of her
age Rebecca Gotham, aged 90 years, wife OF David
Gotham. Capt. Samuel Mute, an ofhcer OF the Rev
olution, and pensioner Ann Blaisdeil, aged IL,
formerly of Brunswick, Me.
In Portland, Capt BENZ. Bailey, aged 81:
In Brattleboro, Dea Joshua Wilder, aged a.. He
was one of the early settlers of the town, and had
lived with his wife, who still survives him, upwards
of 81 years. :,
In Rochester, VT three children of a Mr.. Meal
lister, aged 2, a and years. The mother was alb
sent with her infant and in the night the father was
awakened by child about 8 years OF age, when he
discovered that the whole house was in blaze. He
succeeded in rescuing the oldest, and returned to
save the others, but failed to accomplish it.