The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-31
MRS. HENDRICKS DEAD
WIDOW OF THE LATE ABRAM T.
HENDRICKS PASSES AWAY.
She Had Lived I'm the City Many Year.
and Was Known and Loved
by Many.

Sirs. Anna b. Hendricks. widow of the
late Abram I. Hendricks, died about 6
O'Clock yesterday evening. at the home of
MI. and Mrs Victor X. Hendricks, I1z7
North Meridian street, after a long III
ness. She had reached an advanced age
and was well known In Indianapolis
Anna Blythe Hendricks was the daugh-
ter Of the Rev James Blythe, d. D.. and
Margaret Irvine McElroy. of Lexington
Ky. The latter belonged to an old and
influential Virginia family. many Of whom
subsequently settled in Kentucky Dr.
Blythe was prominent man in his day.
He was closely identified with the educa-
tional interests OF both his own State and
Indiana He was the first president of
pennsylvania University, Lexington, KY,
OF which he was one of the founders.
and at later period of Hanover College,
In this State. He was a scholarly Chris
tan gentleman, and a brilliant CONVEX
sationalist, as is SHOWN by the following
Incident: A noted artist was employed TO
paint a portrait Of General Lafayette
when he revisited America The artist re-
quested DIR. Blythe to accompany his SUBJ
5ect to the studio in order that his charm
Ing conversation might call forth the fin
COuntR-
nance OF the great Frenchman In 1885,
while president OF Pennsylvania Univer-
sity, DIR. Blythe visited several Eastern
states In its interests. On reaching Phil
adelphia he called on General Washington
and made known to him it's necessities.
The general received him with marked
courtesy, making many inquiries regard
ing the state OF learning in Kentucky. He
at once subscribed and paid 500. which was
a generous gift In those days In the happy
environment furnished by such parentage
was the youth Of Mrs. Hendricks passed.
The following estimate of her Character
II given by one who knew her: Mrs Hem
bricks was known and loved by a large
, circle OF friends in Indianapolis-friend
who feel indebted TO her for seaching them
how TO keep the heart young by throw
ing themselves with loving sympathy into
the lives OF others. and how TO keep the
mind bright and active by continuing to
reach out ai,er the best that has been
thought and said in the world. The joy
Gus enthusiasm OF her nature especially
appealed 10 the young. Her loving heart
took in the whole child-world. Her knowi-
edge or literature was extensive. and
books were source of deepest pleasure
The theological works in the libraries Of
her father and OF her husband afforded her
both entertainment and profit. The very
bedrock on which her character was built
was the Christian religion. Her priceless
possession was a firm. unwavering- faith in
Christ, the Lamb of God which taketh
away the sins Of the world'-a faith which
in her later life seemed never TO falter,
and so the abiding attitude OF her soul
Was-Peace. Although at all times dis
playing an active interest In the progress
sive work OF other denominations. Mrs
Hendricks. as was natural, gave unswerv-
ing devotion 10 the Presbyterian Church,
which was hers by Inheritance as well as
by choice
Mrs. Hendricks was married I'm 1853 to
Rev. Abram t. Hendricks. a minister OF
the Presbyterian Church. who died Jan.
20. 1856. He was an older brother OF the
late Thomas A. Hendricks. She was the
mother OF seven children. James Blythe
Hendricks OF Petersburg. Mrs. Victor X
Hendricks. OF this CITY, Mrs. g. r. Hen
derson OF Los Angeles. Cal. Miss Anna
Hendricks OF this city. Mrs. w. w. Thorn
OF this city. and Mrs. Arthur @. Hobbs
OF Atlanta. Ga