The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-11-13
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PHELrs la Manchester. Vermont. Oct 8.
1890 10 the lis, year Of her age, Ut the
residence Of her son in Law, Dr. Z. L.
Wymsn. Mrs. Jane Eliza Ellsworth,
vile Of the late Rev. Alanson Phelps.
Though quarter Of century bss pass
ed aimee the Rev. Alsnson Phelps resigned
the charge Of st. Psurs Church 10 this
city. OF which be bad been for i've years
rector. the names OF himself and wife are
still remembered With honor and love 10
many Of our older families. Almost one
year ago. 10 November last. the remains Of
the Rev. Mr. Phelps were brought here
for interment 10 the family lot 10 Oak
Wood Cemetery, and on Saturday last all
thu, was mortal OF his wife was laid to rest
beside her husband.
The early Lille OF Mrs. Phelps vas spent
iu Connecticut. where she Was born 10 the
town OF Andover, April 2lst. 1920. As
Miss Jane Eliza Ellsworth. the step.dsugb
ter Of the Hon. AlopEo Birge. for many
years treasurer OF the State OF Connecti,
cut, she took appointment position 10 the
society OF Hartford. where they resided.
When her only brother. the late John Eos
worth. OF the Arm OF Fog aud Ellsworth
came to Cleveland to live she divided her
time between Hartford and Cleveland. Ga
tho 29ih OF September, 1859. she WAS UNI
ted 10 marriage to the Rev. A. Phelps in
TIE city Of Hartford and then came direct.
Iy to Painesvile, Ohio. TO reside. The
year. In 1860. they came to Ere,
mont and remained until the year 1865
y hen, on account OF failing health Mr..
Phelps was forced to resign oil pastoral
work, they returned to gainesville, which !,
las been their home ever since. Mrs. Q
Phelps had not been 10 good health for b
everal years past and in July last had . Z
evere illness since which time she has
been gradually failing. Two weeks pre- :.
nous 10 her death. following an earnest Al
ssh Of her own. she went to Manchester, q
'ermont, to spend the winter with . .,
laughter who resided there. On the night y,
4 October 9th she suffered az spoplectio ii
sizure and remained 10 sn unconscious :, :,
ondition for over thirty six hours when
cath cameito'relesse her from oil pain and
isease. Her remains we're ompsnied
D Fremont by her daughter. Miss Mary
helps, who had been her nurse and com.
anton during oil the years Of her illness.
nd by DR.. and Mrs. L. l.. Wymsn at n,
hose home she died. Another son'ln. 4
w. Mr.. L. II. Morehouss OF Milwaukee.
lie. was able to be present at the funeral q.
,ryices, as we're also Mr.. and Mrs. Brge
nsworih OF Toledo, Ohio, tue only re. -,
aiming relatives OF Mrs. Phelps. wi
Her funeral was held at St. Paul's r os
hurch on Saturday morning last and
as attended by Rev. W. II. Gallsshs s 'e,
St. James Church. gainesville. pastor vol
the deceased. assisted by the Rev.J. i
Shackelford, rector Of the parish. Fine An
usic for the occasion Was furnished by vol
Q choir Of St. Paul's church and her re -
aims we're followed to the grave by many n
ends. who have the assurance that she me- me-
cd in the confidence OF q certain faith A
the comfort OF reasonable. religious.
d holy hope; 10 favor with God. and in
RECT charity with the world. II