The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-04-17


/ shrubhery and flowers. In this lot stands
the most costly and elegant marble monu-
ment in iIopcwcii crmrtcry--a fitting me
mortal to the memory of his wife. Caroline
/ NJ. Tome, who died al the Carrollton Hotel,
in Baltimore (where She was staying for
medical treatment), on the 10th of Febru-
AIRY, 1871. Mrs. Tome was II Miss Webb,
, and was IL sister Of Mrs. Itcbccca f.. Muir
/ ply, Mrs. Rachel Reynolds, and Mrs. j. II.
Rowland, all Of whom are living in and
near Port Deposit. Miss Webb became re-
! ligiouS when quite young, and connected her
self with the NJ. T.. Church 1T Port Deposit,
and continued i consistent member thereof
until her death. She felt lively interest
in all that pertained to the welfare of the
church, and extended to it Il liberal support.
She had the happiness to live to witness the
erection and dedication "f' the Tome Me-
mortal NJ. i. Church. - Tie @itt. Of her hus-
band, which Is one OF the most attractive
and substantial church elliccs in Maryland.
Expensive Us Is this monument, it is but a
deserved tribute to the memory OF Il loved
and loving wife, endowed with w0inanly
virtues and grar,.S that endeared her to all
her friends and acquaintance. Their hro
infant children, Willard and Caroline, sleep
beside their mother, to awake and arise -
with her in the " first resurrection"
John j. Nanneman, one Of Gods noble
men, died Jan. % 1879. He was long and
favorably known in Cecil and elsewhere.
b law. r ,,I,,
''hy his works and consistent life and la
bors of love, lie was an example that many
church members might do well to follow.
lie was, cmphatically, Il Christian gentle
man. His widow survives him; also his
two sons, Daniel and Theodore j., and his
daughters, Mrs. Gerry, Mrs. Abrailalns, and
Mrs. Rink
Sallie NJ. Reynolds, wife Of Joseph w.
Reynolds, died Oct. 3, 1876. Mr.. Reynolds
lot is inclosed with Il heavy granite curb,
and has massive marble head ana foot stones
To the grave Of his wife. The Enclosure is
beautified with flowers and plants, and is
we'll cared for. Mrs. Reynolds was the
daughter Of +. ID. and Margaret NJ. McClena-
han. From her youth she was Il tavoritc
with her acquaintanceS and her early death
was much lamented. Her husband is one
of Ports most cnterprsiHg business men.
He, with his seven children, resides at
"Kilds Purchase" one of the most beauti-
full rural homes in that part of Cecil county.
Mary y. King, daughter of William King,
telegraph agent at Port, died Feb. %, 1872.
Mary J. Nannort died May 1, 1872. Leon
ard H.. son of Nonza Reynolds, a promi-
nent citizen of Port and an extensive builder
and contractor. died April 6, 1871. Mrs.
Alonza Reynolds is a daughter of the late
Grant died April 6, 1871. She ard her hus-
baud, Joseph Grant (who is still living),
long held membership ut Hopewell, and
were greatly esteemed. Mr. Grant is an
active member of the church.
Townsend England died Aug. y, 1868.
Isabella j. Baird, wife Of David Baird, died
April II, 1853. She was a Miss Galbreath
and an carly member at Hopcwcll. John
McMullcn died sept 2l, 1854. He was for
many years Il prominent and useful mem
Der at Hopewell, and by precept and exam
pie adorned the doctrine Of his profession.
Isaiah Laurence, an old resident Of Port,
died Nov. p, 1863. Maria \. Crandlc
whose religious life, amid her trials and
struggles with the world, Shone bright to
the last, died April II, 1865. Daniel y. Kill
for many years was farmer for Cornelius
Smith, and was an industrious, worthy
man, died Oct. :, 1876. His wife Elizabeth
died March II, 1871. Edwin J. Moore drug
giSt in Port, died March II, 1863. Ills wife,
lydia i. Moore died July =, isi,,. They
were much respected in Fort Susan l>eil=
hutz died March ), 1854. Beside her grave
are those of her live children. Her husband,
John Kcilholtz, is a farmer of responsibility
and Il member at Ilopewell.
John G. Waters, Il we'll known and highly
respected citizen Of Port, died Nov ), 1851,
and his wife, Hohecca. died dune Is, 1878,
Their daughter, Elizabeth, married Oliver
/ =. Eilinsswurth. Who at different times,
was engaged in merchandising at Port De-
posit, North East, and RowlandSville, in
/ ltHll iblntN, .tli't llp" III ''ih'tih,
Nebraska. Five of the children OF Mr.. and
Mrs Killingsw orth were buried in the lot
with their grandparents and recently the
remains of Mrs. X illingswprth Wfrs lrduSht
from Iiuaii:i Hie,e She died. and now re-
pose by the side of her loved dead. One of
! Mr.. KillingSwortl'. daughters married Mr..
! EnociI Mccullough, Of RowlandSville. \
! son of Mr.. KilingSworth married Il daugh-
ter of eA-sJudge john II. Price: Of Iiariurtl
! count.
| 4 shaft marble monument marks the
grave of Alexander Williams of Baltimore,
! who married IL daughter of the late Samuel
Kerr Mr.. Williams had removed to Cecil
| and engaged i'll farming. Mrs. Williams
survived her husband and married a son OF
the late James Barnes. William iirickiey
died May -, 1871 Christian G,,ker who
| for many years rl,or 70 the building of the
lateral lalroad t. tort ran Il inc III coaches
between Port and l'crryville during the sus-
pension ofnavigation, was extensively known
to the travelling public as well as to the cti
zens of Port and vicinity. He died May 49,
! 1850. His wife survived him and contract
ed Il second marriage
John b. Campbell died March g. 1866 an|
his wife, Sarah, died Margin ,, lSH. Ta@a
held ,Helnter@ EiL s. :>st.'..y a. u. Church,
and were active, useful, and honored meni-
bers and highly respected citizens. Sam
uel Tosh died April Il, 1879, and his wife,
Sarah, died Aug. s, 1877. Jane (llelley)
wife of l. K. McMullen, died June -, 1864
John g. Gillespie died Sept. ~, 1860
y shaft marble monument Sf;,ais ~ thi
meIaGr. Gt AZ Oh :.ii,i highly RESPECTED citi
zen of port, Jacob tiwinn. who died bc:. !
lS5i. Mr., Gwinn was fur many years III
official member of the NJ. f. Church at Port
HewaS sweet singer and remarkably gittet
in prayer. His widow survives him, and is
esteemed for her Christian graceS. He left
three sons, one of whom is minister of the
Baltimore NJ f. Conference q The /, l.,
Church t;ne of HIS daEghters malried l5r
share, another Air Archibald, and anothe!
Mr.. McAlaster.
Alexander Brown was long valued off
cial member of the NJ. +. Church at Port
He survived his first wife, Mary, who diet
May II, 1915, and afterwards married Saral
H., daughter of the late James Barnes. Mr.
Brown died Aug. +, 1854, leaTiEy y NidQN
and children
\ sliatt i,iarhie luouu.t;ent uiarkS the resi-
ing PLACE Of Elijah Reynolds, who died Oh
March nth, lstisI, and his wifi. ELIZA I'D
mundson) Reynolds, hui recently deceased
Reference to Mr.. Reynolds has several time.
been made in these chapters. When he died
it might we'll have been said of him, thai
"a great man has fallen in Israel" II,
was among the first members at EbeneZer
afterwards removed 10 Port, and hal :; Id;
reputat!o3 a. q ssilit,i ara IGtfIrii builder
lie .las i conscientious MAN an earnes
Christian, and faithful to all his trusts. HI
held the official relations OF steward, trus
tee, class leader, and eNhorter Wve s2,,
survive linn. all e N,:ni,. az, successfully
engaged III BUSINESS pursuits and also TIVE
daught6rs-AIrs. Cook and Mrs. James a
! Davis