The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-06
Mrs. Susan Layton Barrickman.

The death OF Susan Layton Barrlck-
man, wife of John K. Barrickman &C.
Cured at the family homestead, Cass-
vile, Monday morning, Dec. %, 1903,
the result Of cancer Of the liver,
She was born Aug. 81, 1880 and
lived her entire life on the site of the
present home. Her father was the
late Peter A. Layton, pioneer Of
Monongalia county, aud her mother
was Catharnc Lining Layton, also a
native of this county. She was the
eledest of seven children, three of whom
survive: Lewis S. Layton of Pitts
burg; Mrs. Louise Postlewalt, OF Okla
homa and Mrs. Rebecca Core of Column
bus Grove, Ohio.
September 3, 1850, Susan Layton
was married TO John X. Barrickman
leading citizen of the county, and
who survives the association of more
than 35 years. To them was born
five children Elmira Frances, (deceas.
ed); Laura Catharine, wife of Simon
Furman of Cassvile; Louisa Jane, wife
of Buchanan Cole, of Fostoria, O.,
Layton Fleming, deceased, and May
nue. Ellen who has been the constant
companion of her parents.
Wednesday, when the old year tot
tered at the brink of its sepulcher in
the mausoleum OF the Past, was a day
of mourning in Gassyille. As the iron
tongue OF the village church bell toll
ed out the hour of requiem, tie fun
eral cortage entered the sanctuary; and
the casket Unfolding tho form whose
life had been benefacJion, borne by
her nsphews and sons In law was set
at the foot Of the altar. Then fol-
lowed mourning friends from the
country round about until the editice
was crowded. While they assembled
the choir saug selections that had been
"AuntSue's' favortes in her lifetime
The pastor, Rev. Mr.: MARBLE offered
prayer, and the Rev. Charles Hall of
the Methodist Protestant church read
from the Bible.
The Rev. Mr.. Smith, former pastor
Of the church delivered the eulogy
His tribute to the life and character
Of Mrs. BaFickman awakened in the
minds of tie assemblage memories of
a life OF steadfastness to duty that
continued until death; of acts of gen.
crosby even to sacrifice; of sympathet-
ic council; of life snoble, earnest,
ever helpful and uplifting.
II was sad hoHr;and and as the
concourse passed the altar and gazed
for the last time upon the peaceful
face of the neighbor and friend OF a
lifetime tears mingled with those of
the sorrowing husband and daughters.
At the conclusion Of the services
the remains were born to the cemstry
on the hillside overlooking the old
home, and their laid to their final
rest.
Sad as is the passing OF life so
full Of christian deeds, the memories
that continue to live furnish a retro
spect, as Of divine benediction.
Her life was pura;-she knew No COM
promise with evil. Her character
was strong; her sympathies were wide
reaching and EMBODIED the disappoint-
ments and bereavements not only Of
her own, but of others. Having lived
nearly three quarters of a century in
the community wbero her life began,
her place will remain untitled; her loss
unassuaged in the memories of all
who knew her; and the influence, like
the law Of Inertia, will continue for
ever
And what richer legacy than that
Of noble character and spotless
reputation may one leave to comfort
those who remain? To the daughter
who was her mothers constant COM
panion-whose ministrations were
tireless and unceasing-through years
and down into the valley of the shad-
0w of Death;-comes consolation
that legacy Of the worlds's riches
could not give. A ERIEND.