Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-02-27
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In Warren. on the 18th inst, KITE E.,
daughter of Hiram c. and Nancy Belden, aged
4 years and I months.
In Wenthersfeld, Feb. 18th, of Lung Fever
GEORGE E son of Jonathan and Jane Folsom,
aged 7 years.
In Newton, Feb. 10th. of Diptheria, MARY,
daughter of George and Nancy johnson, aged
- years and 6 months.
In Warren, Feb. Goth, Mr. JOSEPH F. HAM
MAR, formerly of Cleveland, aged &c years.
In Johnston. Feb. 18th, of Diptheria of the
Lungs, Mrs. LEVENS, wife of Willard Levens,
aged As years and 8 months.
In Garfield, On Friday. Feb. 18th. ELI. T.
B0UGHTON, aged IA years and 9 months.
His earthly existence was terminated by n de-
cline of several months, that confined him to his
house some weeks, and the latter part OF that time
to his bed. In the early part of his confinement,
he desired that his hearing and reason might be
continued, and in the enjoyment Of both. he
was blessed, for neither were perceptibly impair
ed, to the close of his life. He early a~ntieipa-
ted it was his last sickness, and spoke of 1t to
his wife. and to his daughter. Mrs. Bidwell,
who affectionately and constantly administered
to his wants, and to others most frequently with
him, with the familiarity Of business. He was
composed and resigned, and although at times
greatly distressed when coughing. no murmur
or complaint passed his lips. For salvation, he
relied on the merits and atonement of Jesus
Christ. and he was eonsoled by the belief he
had spiritually passed from death unto life.
Eli T. Boughton was born at Danbury, Con-
n~eetieut, May %. 1856. His ancestry and con-
n~eetions were respectable members OF soeietv.-
The people of Danbury. for a long period, have
been distinguished for their industry and extern
sive manufactures, and the young men have
not considered labor disgraceful. The subject
of this notice was an apprentice to Daniel Foot,
under whose instruction he learned the tailor's
trade. On the 25th If May, 1907. he was united
in marriage with Julia Mygatt, fourth daughter
of Comfort S Mygatt, and they moved from
Danbury to Garfield, IN the fall of the yearlS0S,
where Mr.. Boughton established n shop. and
worked Mt his trade several years. His wife died
on the 25th Of May, 1913, leaving three children
TO his parental and affectionate charge. On the
22nd of May, 1915. he intermarried with Mrs.
Jerusha Church, widow Of Ensign Church, a
estimable lady, whose affeetionate kind
ness to the orphan children, knit their hearts in
the tenderest love. By the death of MIR. Church,
the care of two daughters devolved on her, of
whom one is Mrs. Newton, wife of Hon Eben
Newton, and the other died at an early age
Mrs. Bougbton survives, a blessing to all who
have been under her instruction, and to the com.
munity in (which she resides. Mr.. Boughton es.
q store, and traded as a merchant ma
ny years, and retired from business on account
i'll health, on a competency, With the frugal
ity of himself and family.
The religious funeral services were held at his
late dwelling, on Monday. the 18th inst. Mrs.
Newton and more distant connections in this
village, and others from Warren, and as many
rs could come, were present. His son, George
BOughton, of Burton, his daughter Charlotte and
her son, the wife and son Of Z. P. auckland, of
Fremont, and his grand daughter, Mrs. Julia
Estep, of Cleveland, arrived in season to be pre-
sent on the solemn occasion. Anothe- daugh-
Mrs. Stilwell, of Fremont, could not leave
home on account of sickness in her family. His
son Charles was in Pennsylvania, too remote to
near Of the condition Of his father, and did not
return before his burial. Dir. BOBghton, before
MS death, expressed a wish that his body should
not be taken to the meeting house. The day
i~nelement, but more assembled than could
entrance to the house.
The Rev. Mr.. Pearson, pastor Of the COngre.
Eational Society. where Nr. Boughton and fam
ly formerly worshipped. ofieiated in the reli-
yious exercises, and having read the 23rd and
! part of the 9th Psalm, he announced that he
should sot preach a sermon, bat follow the course
by the deceased, and make some re
the occasion called for They were per-
ineDt and able, connected with conversations
lie held with the deceased during his sickness.
The Rev. Mr.. Murphy, Of the Episcopal, Rev.
Mr.. March Of the Presbyterian, and Rev. Mr..
hammond, of the Methodist Churches, were in
tendance.
Mr.. Boughton lived respected, and died re
GARFIELD, o. Cox.