Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-03-29
Obituary.


this city, on the 23d inst; the cler-
gymen Of the different denomina-
tions in town taking part on that oc-
casion. The following sketch of her
life and character was prepared and
read by Rev. G. w. Freeman:
Mrs. Ann Jennet Ford, wife OF
Rev. Geo. Ford, and daughter of
Deacon James Tooker, was born
June %, 1924, in Patchogue, Long
Island, New York; which made her
at the time of her death, March q,
1882, 81 years 8 months and % days
old.
She was hopefully converted
when child of twelve years of age;
and from that time evinced strong
faith in the Savior and attachment
to the Bible and its teachings, the
Church and its services, and a love
for the good and upright in Chris
tinn character Of whatever name, un-'
der the general head, "The whole
family on Earth"
At the age of % years, was marri-
ed to him who now mourns the loss
Of the companion of his youth, the
mother of his children, and the shar-
er of his joys and sorrows for about
36 years.
Soon after her marriage, in 1886,
she accompanied her husband across
the Atlantic ocean to India, there as
u Foreign Missionary to enter into
evangelical work for the elevation
and salvation of those who were in
the regions of moral darkness and
the shadow of death. In this chos-
en- and loved work she continued
for six wears, when her health failed
andduty to herselfa and family seemed
to say, return again to the coun-
try from which thou earnest"
For several years her home was in
East Falmouth and Tolland, Mass,
among the beautiful valleys and rug
yed hills of that old historic BAY
State" laboring with her husband in
those places where he was settled
pastor. This period seemed to give a
new lease Of life, and in 1868 she re-
moved with him to u new field OF
Christian effort in western New York.
In 1875, with her husband whose
health was much impaired ut this
time, and needed rest and recupera-
ton, came to Elk Point, OAK, for
{ her future home and resting place
With us she has remained, pleased
; and contented with her nome and
. surroundings, though in delicate
9 health. Her presence has often
cheered the sick and suffering ones
given inspiration to the pastor o
this church with voice and influence
always on the side of 'Home ano
Foreign Missions" Christian educa
ton, temperance, order and sobriety
in the community, and best of all,
pure evangelical christianity a
j. home, which above all things else
fits people 'to dwell together il
unity, to be of one heart and mind,
= to live in peace and loye as brethre1
of one common family.
. Her last sickness was brief, bu
u intensely painful, from cold cor
e tracted but q few evenings age
:, pneumonia and lung congestion 81
in which seemed to resist and def
X all efforts, both medical appliance
y ana nursing, to throw off. Sh
seemed impressed that "this sicl
l. ness was unto DEATH" that the al
u pointed time had come. She full
e acquiesced with the Divine min
not anxious for the day Of depaI
. ;, ure to be put of, or the coming me
% sage "child come home" Her ial
d. was strong and unwavering and 81
y nally triumphant over the rackil
v pain of the body to the last. She cou
III say 81 know whom l have believe
and am persuaded that he is able
OF keep that which l have commits
unto him against that day" To h
H. had no sting and the grave death
lo' dread. She triumphantly looked
he contamination of her faith a
a. hope III the crown and glory held
reserve by the great Redeemer. s
conyersed freely about the conf
us, event, and made choice Of perst
IN to arrange and prepare the body
It's new house and temporary n
'oo ing place. We are now carry
'nd out her wishes in these Christian
rial services to-day. Her house
=, put in order, and the spirit ready
take its leave for the prepared m
=. sion. She convefsed freely and
ously about the future rest and |