The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-07
THO CENTURY OLD,
SHE IS STILL YOUNG
Mrs. Sophia Marcella Webb of East
Granville Proved it by the Heatiness
of Her Participation in Birth
day Celebration.

Randolph, Sept 7-An event of great
interest was celebrated at the home OF
Lucius Webb in Fast Granville on Mon
day afternoon, Sept. 0, It being the looth
birthday anniversary Of Mr.. Weob 3
mother, Mrs. Sophia Marcella Webb. For
several days previous to the time, prep
arations had been made by the family
for an informal reception from to D
o'clock; but many who were unable to
be present on the afternoon, called upon
her on Sunday afternoon, where they
found her ready to receive her guests,
given them warm welcome. On the
afternoon OF the reception, she wore
becoming gown OF black crepe de chine,
with dainty white lace front, neck and
sleeve trimmings, with small knot OF
lavendar ribbon at her neck and upon
her perfectly white hair, which made her
an attractive picture upon which TO
look.
One would never Judge Madam Webb
past so years of age. Her mind is still
active, and she enjoys the society and
companionship of her friends and re-
ceives in very charming manner. Large
numbers of guests made the journey
there to grasp her hand, and bid her
much happiness. Madam Webb is yet
able to occupy her time by doing needle
work, and many were given silk holders,
the work of her own hands on the days
of her reception.
She recalls being present at the birth
of many who have long since gone to
their rest and was able to give choice
items of history, all of which were in
teresting. Beautiful gifts from loving
friends were in abundance, including two
wonderful birthday cakes with decora-
tions and candles, the cakes bearing the
inscriptions of lSl5-l0l5. The guests
were served to cake and punch and the
afternoon was one of great enjoyment
Madam Webb was born in Sandisfield,
Mass, Sept 6. 1915. In 1885 she mar
ried Amos Doud of Montgomery, Mass,
who died two years later. One son. Hen
ry A. Doud, was born to them, who aft
er reaching the age of maturity, went
to Missouri, married and at the outbreak
of the Civil war, enlisted in the Confed-
crate army, and went into service. He
was killed at the battle of Springfield,
Mo-, leaving a wife and two children,
who later returned to Massachusetts,
The eldest of these daughters, Miss
Minnie Doud of Millington, Mass. was
present at the celebration of her grand
mothers birthday. In July, ls40, Mrs.
Doud married Luscius Webb of Homer,
n. Y, and later resided in Otis. Mass.
Five children were born to them, of
whom four are now living, and three
of whom were present on Monday. The
eldest son, Charles A. Webb. resides in
San Diego, and il is singular circum-
stance that he at the beginning of the
Civil war, enlisted in the United States
army, and served his term there. Ma
dam Webb thus gave one son TO the
army of the South and one to the army
OF the North. This son was not present
at his mothers anniversary. A daugh-
ter, Mrs. Love Braley of Crookston,
Mimi. and her daughter, Mrs. Love Beat
rice Wood, were present at the ami
vorsary. Mrs. Fannie Ninton, another
daughter, and Lucius Webb, with whom
-he has lived and who have been faithful
in their care and attention 10 her, made
up the number The Webb family moved
to Braintree in 1862, and four years later
moved to the place which they now oc.
cupy in East Granville.
From her first marriage. Madam. Webb
has four great grandchildren, and five
great great grandchildren. BY the sec
ond marriage. there are nine grandehil-
d-en. nine great grandchildren, and one
great grandchild. Hers is indeed re-
markable life,