Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-05-03
memoir of Elizabeth white.
(From Sermon by ReU. G. B. WYltsie.).


Elizabeth (Tilly) White was born March eth,
1875, in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, Eng,
dying aged IS years, 1 month and days.
Whilst still in her native land, she was con-
frmed in the church of her father and mother,
the Episcopalian. There too shesmarried Jacob
White March 18th, 1884, when 10 years old and
him away from this church 20 years ago, she
also requesting to be laid to rest, as he, from
this church
Ting here in Perrysburg where each lived until
death, often looking back over the sea and long.
ing to be there, the happy land OF their birth.
What delight has been experienced by some of
her friends here to-day who have been wont to
meet In this home and tank over the things and
times in Old England! To them twere born
two living are Mrs. Mary Ann Rogers, of Latcha,
Ohio, who has constantly been with her mother
during her last illness, to her great comfort and
Hattie Allen, of Esterville, Iowa, a grand
daughter. and Miss Lucas of Maumee a niece,
have also been present in the home for weeks to
make her last days as comfortable as possible.
Now this home is vacant-it is broken up
Seldom is such the case except in times OF pre-
vailing diseases and rarely then.
For 40 years this woman, familiarly know as
deeds like what our Savior says we shall be
judged by in that Great Day-"I was an hungered
gave me drink was q stranger and ye took
me in; naked and ye clothed me; was sick
and We visited me-" etc. "Inasmuch as We have
done 1t unto one Of the least of these my breth.
rem, ye have done it unto me-"
There is eminence in popular and public
conspicuity; there are distinction aud posts OF
honor In the quiet unseen walks OF life, where
the latter may rival and surpass the former.
One of her marked traits of character was an
intense and persistent desire to trample under
loot the dark side OF M this world: That dread
at work on her body for 10 years, OF which only
her nearest knew and but lew learned of 1t two
years ago and most of us, not until last fall,
when even then, she repeatedly declared she
would get well. When tender-heartedness and
unbounded generosity accompany such a trait
Of character. we have an individual who is
decidedly unusual. When added to all that,
there is the sunlight of expression in counte.
nance, jovialty III conversation and a longing
for human fellowship with young and old,
cannot find words to express what she declared
in life.
Beside the many kindnesses of her friends and
neighbors, for which she requested that NJ her
thanked. she received u letter a few weeks agu
that cheered her much and only shows what Il
marked influence she exerted in brief time.
The letter is as follows:
Dear Grandma NO doubt you will feel q
little surprised to receive u letter from us who
no doubt are probably forgotten by this time.
We are the young men who stopped with you
two or three days in August last when we were
stringing wire TO Detroit. We were just talking
of the very kind treatment we received from
you and just wondering whether this would
lind you well and in good spirits as we left you
OF course we were all strangers to you but since
we left you we have all retained warm place
in our hearts for you and have always been
anxious to know of your welfare. We are now
for away from Perrysburg, in Western Kansas
on our way to Denver, Col. Now
Grandma, when you receive this write us and
let us know how you are getting along; and IL
we can help you in any way, would only be toe
happy to have the pleasure.
We remain all, your true friends.
Signed, THE BOYS.
Per w. c. Ross Postal Tel Co.,
Garden City, Kas.
March 22d, 1890.
But the supreme question OF life, what was
her disposition toward it? 1 am glad to be abl'
TO report favorably. She was not demonstra
tive in things spiritual but her last months
know have been serious, reverent, cllnging anc
hopeful. Her characteristic method OF respons,
n these Inquiries TO me, was ~ hope He will
Not an uncertain hope but one that is anchored
within the veil" She enjoyed worship, bor
her intense sufferngs in patience. 10 neigh
Dor, before she lost her speech, she gave stront
assurance of confidence. do you keep in tn,
same mind, trusting in the Lord ?" YES do
do YOU take good sweet comfort in you
Savior ?" "Yes, the Almighty has forgiven me
feel he has, will keep trusting in Him.
hope ! am going to rest"
But she is gone-it is Gods order. will sa!
no more. May God shelter and comfort thos
dear ones OF her heart and of her long ant
tender and cherished love.
Friends, we share this bereavement with yol
in the deepest sympathies of our own hearts
| along with the bereavement that we feel fo
ourselves