Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29
In MemorIam.

The late Mrs. Mitchell, of Hill Crest, whose re-
fGnG deaGn IS SO qeh aepiorea pF her family ana
persons, the memory OF whose well spent lille
should not be allowed to perish from our minds
cue her memory from unmerited oblivion.
She was the daughter of John More Campbell,
ESQ.,. relative of the Duke of Argyle, by his wife
Mary Hall Nelson and was born at 'Portemore
their family seat County Antrim Ireland July 10,
1921. Portemore was one of the stately homes of
Ireland in her better days, and there Sarah Camp
bell enjoyed all the advantages which attend on
wealth and refinement, There the principal nobi-
lily and gentry of the north of Ireland were regu
lary and sumptuously entertained and it was at
this period OF her life that she made the acquant
ance and formed the frienship of her distinguished
relative Lord . Neal, the Ravencrofts, the Chi
chesters, and other well known 1Iish social cele
britieS
In 1884 her father for family reasons which need
not be detailed changed his residence to the Uni
ted States and settled in Illinois, where he had ac-
CURED an extensive landed estate. Shortly after
settling in the West he died from one of the fatal
fevers which prevail in that residential region,
uncle Mr.. Thomas Nelson, of Petersburg, Va
Wnen sufficiently advanced in education she was
entered at the boarding school of the late Mrs
Shetfey, at Ka orama Staunton, and soon gave
evidence Of possessing marked mental gifts. At
the end OF three years. viz in 1898 she was gradua-
ted. 1t was fortunate circumstance which led to
her entrance at Kalorama. 1t was the earnest eff
fort of Mrs. Shelley to give her pupils sound edu
cation to make them scholars whose scholarship
was lmpregnated with rellglOn-a warm and earn
est christianity indeed the anlmating spirit in
her teachings and she thus not only ditfused in
her pupils and through them, amongst the people
at large.
Wine at this school, Sarah Campbell was much
in the society of her friends, the Mitchells, OF La
Grange near Hebron Church, Augusta county,
and an attachment early grew up between Mr., Jos
T. Mitchell and herself This in time ripened into
aldeut Affection and they were united in marriage
This amaoie ana accomplished young lady, bred
in the polite world and trained to grace the saloons
OF fashion. now retired without pang OF regret to
the seclusion of the country and the responsible
a wifi nov % n hAr-
life in Which sweet and bitter was mingled, there
were Joys and sorrows, there was air and sunlight
grass and tloWerS but toll and hardShlpS also. 1t
was not as many imagine life of llStleSS soil
tude and idleneSS passed listening to the song of
birds and nhallng the perfume OF flowers, but a
Life of active laborS and unremittng calls. To the
duties of her situation and the rearing OF family
she devoted herself with cheerful alacrity, per-
forming all the onerous and responsible offices OF
wife and mother with perfect self negaton. Her
heart never faltered in the midst of these demands
upon her energies and she not only won the love
| and gratitude of her husband, but in striking
manner the love and esteem of her neighbOrs All
soon recognized In her remarkable inclination to
| sacrifice her own pleasures and interests to the
well being and happiness of others accompanied by
strong wish to redress wrongs, alleviate miSerieS
| and correct abuses.
| For many years she was a member of the Eps-
| copal church, aid whenever her health would adj
nit of it, an attendant upon divine worship. A
generous supporter of the cause OF religion, she
| contributed according to her means, to it's main
tenance and that OF all educational and religious
institutions. Though sincerely pious She was new
| Ell deferred from the lawful pleasures which are
! taken in natural things, but taught the moderate
and regular use Of,them She was always prepared,
| viewer. to lose pleasure and endure hardship
| for that highest end-the glory of God. Her relig
| ion called her from the delights and pleasures Of
the religion that bids men Drink We no longer of
the cistern here are the crystal streams of living
| fountain"
After the desolations of the Civil War when her
family left with little else than their lives, she
never lost hope but with obstinate resolution COM
menced the work of repairing their losses and
building up anew their fortunes, and she lived to
be rewarded by seeing plenty, prosperity and hap
| piness in home and country once given over to
| the fury OF licentlous soldiery.
| The union OF Mrs Mitchell was Blessed by eleven
| children. seven sons and four daughters--1ve Of
\ whom survive, namely: 1St. Joseph T. Mitchell,
Jr., of Fauqnier county, who married Betty Young,
by whom he has two children; End. VIM. Campbell
Mitchell, of Hill Crest, Augusta county, who mar
ried Laura Rennle. by whom he has two chlldren !;
| 3rd. Mary E. Mitchell unmarried; 4th Edmonia
four children, and 9Th. Lima MITCHELL who married
| Augustus n, Green Esq, OF Augusta county, they
| have two children.
BY wise provision of the great Author OF our
being, we are fond of life and DESTROYS, as far as
CAM OF extending the short span allotted to us
on earth Mrs. Mitchell formed no exception to
this rule, but when overtaken by illness and death
approached, she was calm and composed resigned
to Gods will Taking an affectionate leave of her
family and friends, whom She confidently expected
| to meet again in brighter and better world, she
expired, July Sth 1884, after an illness OF only
eleven days without pang ora groan.
| Her character may be strikingly summed up in
| these words: She was religious, without blemish !;
generous, without extravaganza; cheerful but not
| gddy; ingenious. but not conceited spirited, but
not passionate; i'll her friendships trusty; to her
parents, dltfu; to her children, devoted; and to
her husband. ever faithful, loving and obedient.
| Rev. w. Q. Hullihen conducted the services on
| the occasion when her mortal remains were con-
signed to their last resting place in ThornroSe Ce-
| metery, Staunton.
AlaS that this excellent woman was cut down so
early by the stroke of mortality Her excellent
| character however, is embamed in the hearts Of
| her friends and acquaintance, who desire hope
| and announcement from her bright example and
numerous experiences. j. l.. 7.