Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-05
IN MEMORIAM

was born July -, 1888, in Rock
bridge county, Va, where her peo-
pie have lived for generations. She
was one of a large family of chill
dren; only two of whom. Mr.. w.
ScottMackey of Rockbridge, and Mrs.
NJ. Miley of Lexington, Va. survive.
Her death occurred at her home
near Buena Vista, Dec. Is, 1909.
On Nav II. 1874 she was married
to Alexander McNutt Glasgow. also
of Rockbridge; and Tuscan Villa"
the stately ancestral home of her
husband, joyfully. welcomed the
beautiful and charming young bride.
Here she lived ever after. And
from this home, blessed by her pres
ence and favored with her sweet
spirit, has radiated the wholesome
influence and helpful service of this
noble life.
She is survived by six children:
Alexander McNutt Glasgow of
Knoxville, Tenn, Mrs. Henry Nc
COrkle of New York City, and J.
Harry Glasgow, Misses Lucy G.,
Mary T. and Otelia McNutt Glas-
gov of Rockbridge.
Mrs. Glasgow came of long line
of Scotch-Irish ancestors, who were
among the first settlers of the Val
ley, contributing to the bone and
of the sturdy race OF that
section; many Of them prominent in
the public, social and religious life
of the community. Her maternal
grandfather, William Hamilton, was
a ruling elder in the Lexington
Presbyterian church. Her mother,
Nancy, his daughter, earnest, strong
christian character that she was,
raised her family in the love and
fear of God in the historic Presby-
terian church at Timber Ridge.
Her husband was 4 ruling elder
in the Ben Salem church. Her
christian character was vigorous
and fruitful. Her temperament,
singularly unique, in that in every
relation and in all her activities she
was persiStebtly filed with sun
shine. Her distinguishing traits
we're fOrge;tllness of self, and I'M
RENTING service for others.
Tho realm of her service was not
confined to the circle OF her family
and loved ones; but included al. of
every station, within the broad
sweep OF her influence. Following
the Master literally, she went
about doing good. And thus.
through all the years, she abouuded
IN works Of faith and laborS of love
Her remarkable energy was ex-
erciSed in thoughtful acts by which
GOOD Ia ght be done:tn wise counsel.
ana in deeds of sympathy that never
groE Old. Her domestic graceS.
her charm of manner. her bread
sympathy ard abundant charity
abide as sweet incense in the memo
ry of the living. Her euloSy will
be found in the hearts of wide cir
Gle of loving relations and friends
The poor lament her loss as that of
one who unfailingly remembered
them. Amongst none will her
praise be more affectionate and cor
dial than among the colored people
who knew her. A number Of them
followed in the long procession to
her last resting place. At one time
five generations of these faithful,
loving people lived on the planta-
ton. A touching illustration of
their esteem for her is given in the
fact that one of their number, raised
by her from childhood, man OF
character, successful and respected
in Baltimore, where he now lives,
upon hearing of her death, at once
left all, and FASTENED to be present
at the funeral, in loving respect tc
one whose kindness had been the
blessing of his life.
Within the sacred precincts of the
home-circle, she was the pride and
JOY in the life of each; in her their
love centred, the very queen of all
their hearts.
She is gone! Enviable temper,
sweet and happy disposition. tamil
lar voice Of loving counsel, admira-
BILE character and atIectionate friend
God breathed upon her and she
slept. Far out upon the heights o.
Immortality with her Saviour her
lovely spirit rests; while in God S
half-acre, IL the dear old cemetery
at Lexington, surrounded by loved
ones sweetly sleeps her familiar
form. awaiting the resurrection OF
the just. And her loved ones,
taught by such a mother, while
mourning
THE touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of voice tnat is
STILL"
will yet look with greater yearning,
where,
TO allure them above. He hath
placed her on high.
And the mournerS WILL sweetly