Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-31
OBITUARY.
Miss Elisabeth p. Ripley.

away on Sunday morning dDout o'clock at the home of her cousin, Mrs. William A. Aiken, No. 157 Washington street. Miss Ripley was the daTEI-er of Dwight and Elisabeth IngersoH Ripley and niece Of Mrs 1Goy,C " WI, April 26, 1883. at her family home, 167 Broadway. Norwich, the house now oc- cupied by pr. Kimball.
 After the death of her mother III 1855 Miss Ripley made her home at Governor Buckingham's residence on Main street (now known as the Buck ingham MemoriaI) until he became member of the United States senate in 1869. Meanwhile she attended sue cessively the schools taught by pr. Webster in Norwich and Miss Porter in Pennington, Conn.
 As Mrs. Buckingham was not living at the date of the governors removal to Washington. and his only daughter was detained at home by domestic duties, Miss Ripley accepted charge of his home in Washington during his term of service as United States sena- tor, terminated by his death in Feb ruary, 1875.
 She performed the varied and re- sponsible duties of her position with grace and ability, making many lasting friendships in Washington society. Among her closer friends were their near neig1bors. Mrs. James G. Blaine, Miss Dodge. known in the literary world as Gail Hamilton; Mrs. Hamil- ton Fish, wife of the secretary of state; also the families of Senators Hale, Chandler, Dawes and others then leading the official and social life of Washington
 Since that period Miss Ripley has re- sided in Norwich, a large portion of cousin, Mrs. William A. Aiken, be- tween whom and Miss Ripley has al ways existed a peculiar bond of at tachment. The last few months of her life were passed entirely in her cousins home.
 She was a devoted member of Broadway Congregational church and for many years taught a very large chapel, by whose members she was held in great affection because of her devoted friendship and care. It is many years since Miss Ripley has been in general society, but her loyalty to those she loved has ever been a most striking feature Of her character.
 The marked and positive traits which seem to charactize those of Ripley lineage were not wanting in her. Her wit was sometimes brilliant and few excelied her in power of quick and clever repzrtee.
 only to the friends of her own circle, but especially to those needy ones with whom she was brought in contact. She bore her long and tedious illness with
 
 Norwich loses one of its very interest ing characters.
 Mrs. William F. Rswsen. The death of Mary A., wife of the late William F. Rawson, occurred on Sunday about 1 o'clock at her home, No. 122 Union street, after an illness Of about a years duration. She had been a resident of this city for many years and was highly esteemed among a large circle of friends Mrs. Rawson leaves a son. Calvin Rawson. and two dau shters. Mrs J. s. Dresser of South bridge. Mass. and Mrs. c. s. Jackson of Kenneth Square, Pa. She also leaves a sister. Mrs. M. Gondolf of Providence. R. l.
 Mrs. William H. CoVey.
 After a weeks illness with pneumo- mia, the death of Enogene E. Covey, beloved wife of William H. Covey oc- cured at her home. No. 343 Franklin street, at l1.1o Sunday night. Her death will be the cause of sincere re- gret among her many friends.
 Conn, June 12, 1a4S, the daughter of Barcus and Lucina $. Ford Sperry, be- ing one of four daughters. of whom she is the last. On Oct. IT, 1871, she was married to William H. Covey in Hart ford. From Hartford they moved to Unionville and twenty-two years ago came to Norwich, where they have since resided. MT. Covey being mill
  facturer of picker sticks.
 Mrs. Covey was a devoted wife and mother, her home interests coming first in her attention, although she took a deep interest in the welfare of others, to whom she gave time and care whenever needed. She was a most faithful and true friend and neig1bof and her loss will be deeply felt. She was a member of Christ Episcopal church and of Sedgwick Woman's Relief corps, No 16, of which she had been a member mum Der of years and an efficient worker. She had just completed a years term as president of the corps. although for a number of years she held the office of chaplain. Here she was ardent worker.
 She is survived by her husband and four children, Clifford w. Covey, VII liam H. Covey, Jr.. Mrs. Lillian k. Brewster and Mrs. Josephine F. His cox, all Of this city. She leaves six grandchildren and one nephew, Fletch- CT A. Dicl<erman. Of New Haven.
 William H. Conneiiy.
 The death of William H. Connolly of New Haven occurred on Saturday evening about o'clock at the home of his uncle in this city, Thomas White of No. 220 Franklin street Mir. Connolly had been with his uncle for a t.<y,f Ia yr,ry~7ffxz