Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-08-01
OBITUARY.

Death OF Mrs. Folsom, Wife OF Rev.
George De r. Folsom, Former Pastor
OF the First COnGregational Church,
Fair Haven.
Mrs. Susan Benjamin Curtis, wife of Rev.
George DeForest Folsom, died at Oakland,
near San Francisco, Cal, July %. Mr.. Fol-
som was pastor of the First church, Fair
Haven, from 1859 to 1867. She had large
circle of friends in Fair Haven. She was
native of Bath, Ne. Her sudden death was
due to stroke of paralysis, but she had been
an invalid for two years. Her friends in Fair
Haven will be sorry to hear of her death.
She was Christian woman, active in church
work and a great help in the Sunday school
at the First church, where she took charge Of
a large infant class. She also left a large
number of friends, who will mourn her loss,
in Northford, Conn.,, where Rev. Mr.. Folsom
was settled for nine years. Here she also
proved useful member of the church, and
was prominent among the ''Society Of United
Workers" of which che was president. The
pleasantest years of her life were spent in
the parsonage at Northford and much good
was done by her to the poor of the place,
who will quickly recall her kindness and
that of Mr.. Folsom in acts of charity. She
also lived two years in New Haven, in the
Sheffield block on Elm street, between Orange
and Church streets, where Mr.. Folsom con-
Quoted a young ladies' seminary. She had
resided in California since 1S79-part of the
time on their rancho at Tustin, near Santa
Anna, thirty miles from Los Angeles. From
there she went on account Of the i'll health of
Mr. Folsom to San Franciso. He was sick
there long time, when she left him to the
care of others. Completely worn out she
sought rest in Oakland, seven miles across
the bay from San Francisco. One
whole side was paralyzed, bnt from
this she rallied and was much better, being
able to go out doors, but still very weak.
which state she remained for two days,
quietly breathing, calm, and resting easily.
She did not recover consciousness and died
at 1890 noon on Tusday, July 20, like one
falling asleep. The funeral took place on
Wednesday afternoon, July %, at Plymouth
church, on Post and Webster streets, San
Francisco. The family of Rev. DR.. Warren
| took charge of the music and the services
| were conducted by him. Many floral trib-
utes were sent, and most beautiful ones, one
being spledid wreath of immorteiles. There
| were about sixty present. The, Hon. Peter
81. jackson, we'll known manufacturers Of
New York, was present and went to the
grave WIFI all Ills Ldmlly, duu apoul
dozen other friends went to the
last resting place of the deceased lady
| She was buried at Lone mountain, now
called Laurel Hill cemetery, in the heart Of
| San Francisco, in the private family lot next
| to the lot of Captain Joseph l.. Folsom, one
| of the pioneers of the state of California. who
| owned at one time large part of the city of
| San Francisco in 1849.1856. Her will left
her estate to her three sons. Two of hel
children lie in the church yard at the First
church, Fair Haven. They died when young
"May and Harry" She had many trials, but
| bore all bravely with Christian fortitude
| Thro'all her trials she never succumbed or lost
| faith, but was steadfast to the last. She wal
an energetic character, ambitious for the
good of the church and her own family and
friends. She fell peacefully asleep in jesus
and suffered no pain. Her loss will be deep
| ly felt by her intimate friends.
She is at rest. She bore the CROSS and woI
the crown, lesson for all.
Out of the shadows of sadness,
Into the sunshine Of gladdess,
Into the light Of the blest;
Out OF q land very dreary,
Out of the world very weary,
Into the rapture of rest.
Out of to-day's sin and sorrow,
| Into bSsful tomorrow,
| Into a day without gloom;
| Out of q land filled with signing,
| Land of the dead and the dying,
| Into q land without tomb.
Mrs. Folsom was a great lover of flowers
| and her son, now in New Haven, has received
some beautiful California ferns from he
grave at Laurel Hill. May she find that res
which she nobly earned while on earth.