Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-05
IN MEMoR1AM.

Mrs. Pamela Margaret Bowman departed this
life at her residence, on Lexington street, on
Thursday, March 18th, after painful illness of
Six weeks. She was born in Todd county Ky,
Nov. 9th. 1925. and having removed with her
father to Missouri in 1910. was married to Col.
c. E. Bowman, (who then resided in that state,)
June 18th, 1915. In 1850 they returned to Ken
tucky and settled in Garrard, Col. Bowman's
native county, and thence came to Danville,
where they have resided since 1865. OF their five
children, two died in childhood and three are
still living. Mrs. Bowman was the daughter of
Thompson NJ. Ewing. OF Kentucky. and Mary
Pettus Barron. of Tennessee. Her father's
chosen occupation in life was thalDf afarmer;
buthis superior intellect, winning address and
command ding person drew him into many honor
able and responsible positions. He was several.
times sent a representative from Todd coun-
ty to the state Legislature; was twice the Clay
eector from his district; and at the time he left
Kentucky. he. together with Gov. Morshead
and Capt. Samuel Daviess, constituted the state
board of internal improvements When in Ms-
souri, he was chosen as a delegate to the conven-
tion that remodeled the constitution otthat state
Col. Ewing's brothers were all men of dlstinc-
tion. His oldest brother was United States
Senator; his youngest brother was chief Justice
other is now distinguished professor in law
school in Texas. Her grandfather W as the Rev.
Fins Ewing. who as distinctly gave his impress
to the Cumberland Presbyterian ,hurch as did
Alexander Campbell to the church with which
he was identified. Her grandmother, for whom
she was named, Margaret David son, t'sAunt
Peggy.") was the daughter of the distinguished
Gen. Davidson who held CORVALLIS in check on
the banks of the Catswba, and whose name oc-
cupies conspicuous place on the pages of our
country's history. Through her grandmother
she was connected with some of the most hon
orable families of North Carolina, including
many distinguished names both among the liv-
Ing and the dea'l-one of the latter being that of
Gov. Graham, at one time United States Senator,
and who, at the time of his death, about three
years ago, was regarded as the foremost man in
the state in point of intellect and craftsmanship
Few can boast lineage 80 illustrlous; and yet
no one ever heard her refer to her distinguished
relationships, or allude to the subject in any
way, except in answer to . direct question. Her
greatest distinction consisted in what was per-
sonal-her womanly virtues, her deep piety, her
true nature. her kindly sympathy for the poor
and suffering. In the death Of Mrs. Bowman,
this community has lost one of Its most valued
members. She was best known in her own
home; for her modest and timid nature disposed
her to seek retirement, and as far as duty to So
cietv would permit. to escape observation. But
In her chosen circle of friends, and in her own
family, the excellences of her character were
displayed, and the loveliness of her disposition
was beautifully manifested. Hew views of life
were wise and just; and knowing that her earth
ly mission would be best fulfilled by the faithful
discharge of the duties belonging to her appoint
ed station. she endeavored to make her home a
pure and happy one. and to give it the impress
of her own character. AS wife she was afrec-
tionate and true; as mother she was tender and
wise; as woman she was gentle and kind; as a
friend she was faithful ard sincere. Under that
reserve which true modesty and difadence al
ways gives to the manner, there was a tender
and loving heart. Those who were favored with
her more intimate acquaintance and friendship,
valued her most highly. All who came within
the precincts of her home, where she dispensed
quiet but generous hospitality, felt that they
were within the abode of refinement and virtue
The influence of sucn woman could not but be
felt even beyond the immediate sphere in which
she moved. In an eminent degree she possessed
that crownng excellence of female character
true piety. In her life it was beautiful: for it
had taught her how to live; In her death it was
conspicuous: for it taught her how to die Know
ing her natural timidity and sensitiveness, her
friends almost feared to. tell her that they had
relinquished all hope of her recovery But their
fears were grounffess. for she received the an
nouncement with the utmost composure. and
expressed her perfect resignation to the Divine
Will. Only for her family's sake did she care to
live; for herself she desired to depart and be
with Christ. She retained her consciousness to
the last; and having repeatedly declared to those
who stood by her beside, her unwavering trust
In Christ, who she was persuaded was able to
keep that which she had committed to Him, she
fell peacefully asleep.
might dews fall not more gently to the ground ,
NOR weary, Worn-out winds expire SO SOFT"
|-fDanville, Ky. Advocate.