It is with emotions of poignant sorrow tha we record the death of Mrs. ELLEN R. JOHNSON, the esteemed wife of our former fellow citizen, W. A. JOHNSON, Esq. She died in New Orleans the 6th inst., after a brief illness. So suddenly was her pure spirit called away, her relatives and friends here had not heard that she was ill, and the announce ment of her death, by telegraph, was altogether unexpected and shocking in the extreme. Her health had been somewhat impaired during the past winter, she was looking forward with pleasurable hopes of recruiting it, in our midst, the latter part of the present spring and the ensuing summer but in the providence of God she was not permitted to realize her anticipations,
The deceased was a native of Lexington Ky., whence she came to this place with her parents, Capt. OLIVER and Mrs. RACHEL HART, about the year 1825. Here she was reared and educated, and spent the greater portion of her days. She was one of the numerous talented alumne, who own the old Academy as their Alma Mater, and who scattered throughout the Southern States are ornaments of the social circle, dispensing pleasure and happiness by their charms of mind and graces of person. On the 1st of November, 1843, she was united in marriage to Mr. JOHNSON, to whom she was devotedly attached, and in whose reciprocal affection she realized an unwonted share of conjugal happiness. The result of this fortunate alliance was an only child, a lovely daughter, whom she was called upon to yield up ere yet the bud had begun to expand into the blooming flower. After the death of this dear child, an event which weighed heavily upon her bleeding heart, but which she did not suffer to embitter her feelings, or chill the genial warmth of her sunny nature-if she became more exclusive in her devotion to her husband, and felt more the need of his sustaining sympathy, she still had a cheering smile and kindly word for those who enjoyed the pleasure of her friendship or society. It was ever pleasant to be near her. Her impulses were invariably good ;-the nobleness of her example exerted a salutary influence upon all who approached her. It was almost impossible in her presence to be depressed; not to realize something of the joyousness of her spirit, and experience a higher regard for her sex. In every relation of life she was inestimable. No husband could desire a more affectionate, confiding and considerate wife. As a daughter she was ever mindful of her filial obligations and discharged them with a fidelity and tenderness which never faltered. It was her misfortune in early life to mourn a father lost, to know her mother a widow and herself an orphan, but no misfortune could weaken her reverential love for her mother, and the prosperity of later years only served to confirm and strengthen it. Nor did she perform less sacredly her duties as a sister. It could not be said of her that she ever voluntarily caused a pang in the hearts at the home hearth. She loved them all too well, and prized too highly, for that, the "small sweet courtesies " which do so much to create a happy home. We have never known one of her sex more constant or sincere in friendship. Sure, begore extending her confidence that the object was worthy, she did not allow her opinions to be influenced by caprice or any ungenerous sentiment, but had the courage to adhere to the convictions of an honest judgment. At the bedside of the sick she was truly an "Angel of Mercy." There her good qualities combined to illustrate the beauty of her character. The ready sympathy, the gentle manner, the unerring judgment, always at her command, made her a blessing to the sick, and she was prompt to respond to calls of this nature. She did not pause to weigh the suggestions of comfort and convenience, to herself, but made them subservient to the cause of humanity and duty. To alleviate the sufferings of others she was willing to encounter fatigue and privation, concerned only lest she could not be sufficiently useful.
It was impossible for a woman of this character not to make a deep and abiding impression on the hearts of her friends; not to occupy a prominent niche in the society of her choice. Few who really cared so little for admiration,have been so generally honored and caressed; and fewer still have lived within a 'sphere no larger than hers, with a greater number of warmly attached friends. This is the homage which true worth exacts, and which society unhesitatingly
awards.
Had the death of our lamented friend occurred in the winter of life, when we were led to expect it by the presages of its frosts and snows, the event would have been deplorable. Coming in the prime of woman- hood, when all her faculties for usefulness were in their vigor, it is a heartrending calamity. As a dispensation of Almighty Wisdom, its purposes are beyond our vision. But, though we do not understand it, let us meekly submit. If she has been taken from us, we have left a rich inheritance in the memory of her many virtues, and the example afforded us in the daily beauty of her life, to incite us to be good and useful, and to live and die as she did, A NOBLE AND TRUE HEARTED CHRISTIAN. These let us contemplate, and we may even from the bitter waters of sorrow draw comfort and consolation.
(Daily Nashville Patriot
Nashville, Tennessee · Tuesday, April 09, 1861)
The deceased was a native of Lexington Ky., whence she came to this place with her parents, Capt. OLIVER and Mrs. RACHEL HART, about the year 1825. Here she was reared and educated, and spent the greater portion of her days. She was one of the numerous talented alumne, who own the old Academy as their Alma Mater, and who scattered throughout the Southern States are ornaments of the social circle, dispensing pleasure and happiness by their charms of mind and graces of person. On the 1st of November, 1843, she was united in marriage to Mr. JOHNSON, to whom she was devotedly attached, and in whose reciprocal affection she realized an unwonted share of conjugal happiness. The result of this fortunate alliance was an only child, a lovely daughter, whom she was called upon to yield up ere yet the bud had begun to expand into the blooming flower. After the death of this dear child, an event which weighed heavily upon her bleeding heart, but which she did not suffer to embitter her feelings, or chill the genial warmth of her sunny nature-if she became more exclusive in her devotion to her husband, and felt more the need of his sustaining sympathy, she still had a cheering smile and kindly word for those who enjoyed the pleasure of her friendship or society. It was ever pleasant to be near her. Her impulses were invariably good ;-the nobleness of her example exerted a salutary influence upon all who approached her. It was almost impossible in her presence to be depressed; not to realize something of the joyousness of her spirit, and experience a higher regard for her sex. In every relation of life she was inestimable. No husband could desire a more affectionate, confiding and considerate wife. As a daughter she was ever mindful of her filial obligations and discharged them with a fidelity and tenderness which never faltered. It was her misfortune in early life to mourn a father lost, to know her mother a widow and herself an orphan, but no misfortune could weaken her reverential love for her mother, and the prosperity of later years only served to confirm and strengthen it. Nor did she perform less sacredly her duties as a sister. It could not be said of her that she ever voluntarily caused a pang in the hearts at the home hearth. She loved them all too well, and prized too highly, for that, the "small sweet courtesies " which do so much to create a happy home. We have never known one of her sex more constant or sincere in friendship. Sure, begore extending her confidence that the object was worthy, she did not allow her opinions to be influenced by caprice or any ungenerous sentiment, but had the courage to adhere to the convictions of an honest judgment. At the bedside of the sick she was truly an "Angel of Mercy." There her good qualities combined to illustrate the beauty of her character. The ready sympathy, the gentle manner, the unerring judgment, always at her command, made her a blessing to the sick, and she was prompt to respond to calls of this nature. She did not pause to weigh the suggestions of comfort and convenience, to herself, but made them subservient to the cause of humanity and duty. To alleviate the sufferings of others she was willing to encounter fatigue and privation, concerned only lest she could not be sufficiently useful.
It was impossible for a woman of this character not to make a deep and abiding impression on the hearts of her friends; not to occupy a prominent niche in the society of her choice. Few who really cared so little for admiration,have been so generally honored and caressed; and fewer still have lived within a 'sphere no larger than hers, with a greater number of warmly attached friends. This is the homage which true worth exacts, and which society unhesitatingly
awards.
Had the death of our lamented friend occurred in the winter of life, when we were led to expect it by the presages of its frosts and snows, the event would have been deplorable. Coming in the prime of woman- hood, when all her faculties for usefulness were in their vigor, it is a heartrending calamity. As a dispensation of Almighty Wisdom, its purposes are beyond our vision. But, though we do not understand it, let us meekly submit. If she has been taken from us, we have left a rich inheritance in the memory of her many virtues, and the example afforded us in the daily beauty of her life, to incite us to be good and useful, and to live and die as she did, A NOBLE AND TRUE HEARTED CHRISTIAN. These let us contemplate, and we may even from the bitter waters of sorrow draw comfort and consolation.
(Daily Nashville Patriot
Nashville, Tennessee · Tuesday, April 09, 1861)
It is with emotions of poignant sorrow tha we record the death of Mrs. ELLEN R. JOHNSON, the esteemed wife of our former fellow citizen, W. A. JOHNSON, Esq. She died in New Orleans the 6th inst., after a brief illness. So suddenly was her pure spirit called away, her relatives and friends here had not heard that she was ill, and the announce ment of her death, by telegraph, was altogether unexpected and shocking in the extreme. Her health had been somewhat impaired during the past winter, she was looking forward with pleasurable hopes of recruiting it, in our midst, the latter part of the present spring and the ensuing summer but in the providence of God she was not permitted to realize her anticipations,
The deceased was a native of Lexington Ky., whence she came to this place with her parents, Capt. OLIVER and Mrs. RACHEL HART, about the year 1825. Here she was reared and educated, and spent the greater portion of her days. She was one of the numerous talented alumne, who own the old Academy as their Alma Mater, and who scattered throughout the Southern States are ornaments of the social circle, dispensing pleasure and happiness by their charms of mind and graces of person. On the 1st of November, 1843, she was united in marriage to Mr. JOHNSON, to whom she was devotedly attached, and in whose reciprocal affection she realized an unwonted share of conjugal happiness. The result of this fortunate alliance was an only child, a lovely daughter, whom she was called upon to yield up ere yet the bud had begun to expand into the blooming flower. After the death of this dear child, an event which weighed heavily upon her bleeding heart, but which she did not suffer to embitter her feelings, or chill the genial warmth of her sunny nature-if she became more exclusive in her devotion to her husband, and felt more the need of his sustaining sympathy, she still had a cheering smile and kindly word for those who enjoyed the pleasure of her friendship or society. It was ever pleasant to be near her. Her impulses were invariably good ;-the nobleness of her example exerted a salutary influence upon all who approached her. It was almost impossible in her presence to be depressed; not to realize something of the joyousness of her spirit, and experience a higher regard for her sex. In every relation of life she was inestimable. No husband could desire a more affectionate, confiding and considerate wife. As a daughter she was ever mindful of her filial obligations and discharged them with a fidelity and tenderness which never faltered. It was her misfortune in early life to mourn a father lost, to know her mother a widow and herself an orphan, but no misfortune could weaken her reverential love for her mother, and the prosperity of later years only served to confirm and strengthen it. Nor did she perform less sacredly her duties as a sister. It could not be said of her that she ever voluntarily caused a pang in the hearts at the home hearth. She loved them all too well, and prized too highly, for that, the "small sweet courtesies " which do so much to create a happy home. We have never known one of her sex more constant or sincere in friendship. Sure, begore extending her confidence that the object was worthy, she did not allow her opinions to be influenced by caprice or any ungenerous sentiment, but had the courage to adhere to the convictions of an honest judgment. At the bedside of the sick she was truly an "Angel of Mercy." There her good qualities combined to illustrate the beauty of her character. The ready sympathy, the gentle manner, the unerring judgment, always at her command, made her a blessing to the sick, and she was prompt to respond to calls of this nature. She did not pause to weigh the suggestions of comfort and convenience, to herself, but made them subservient to the cause of humanity and duty. To alleviate the sufferings of others she was willing to encounter fatigue and privation, concerned only lest she could not be sufficiently useful.
It was impossible for a woman of this character not to make a deep and abiding impression on the hearts of her friends; not to occupy a prominent niche in the society of her choice. Few who really cared so little for admiration,have been so generally honored and caressed; and fewer still have lived within a 'sphere no larger than hers, with a greater number of warmly attached friends. This is the homage which true worth exacts, and which society unhesitatingly
awards.
Had the death of our lamented friend occurred in the winter of life, when we were led to expect it by the presages of its frosts and snows, the event would have been deplorable. Coming in the prime of woman- hood, when all her faculties for usefulness were in their vigor, it is a heartrending calamity. As a dispensation of Almighty Wisdom, its purposes are beyond our vision. But, though we do not understand it, let us meekly submit. If she has been taken from us, we have left a rich inheritance in the memory of her many virtues, and the example afforded us in the daily beauty of her life, to incite us to be good and useful, and to live and die as she did, A NOBLE AND TRUE HEARTED CHRISTIAN. These let us contemplate, and we may even from the bitter waters of sorrow draw comfort and consolation.
(Daily Nashville Patriot
Nashville, Tennessee · Tuesday, April 09, 1861)
The deceased was a native of Lexington Ky., whence she came to this place with her parents, Capt. OLIVER and Mrs. RACHEL HART, about the year 1825. Here she was reared and educated, and spent the greater portion of her days. She was one of the numerous talented alumne, who own the old Academy as their Alma Mater, and who scattered throughout the Southern States are ornaments of the social circle, dispensing pleasure and happiness by their charms of mind and graces of person. On the 1st of November, 1843, she was united in marriage to Mr. JOHNSON, to whom she was devotedly attached, and in whose reciprocal affection she realized an unwonted share of conjugal happiness. The result of this fortunate alliance was an only child, a lovely daughter, whom she was called upon to yield up ere yet the bud had begun to expand into the blooming flower. After the death of this dear child, an event which weighed heavily upon her bleeding heart, but which she did not suffer to embitter her feelings, or chill the genial warmth of her sunny nature-if she became more exclusive in her devotion to her husband, and felt more the need of his sustaining sympathy, she still had a cheering smile and kindly word for those who enjoyed the pleasure of her friendship or society. It was ever pleasant to be near her. Her impulses were invariably good ;-the nobleness of her example exerted a salutary influence upon all who approached her. It was almost impossible in her presence to be depressed; not to realize something of the joyousness of her spirit, and experience a higher regard for her sex. In every relation of life she was inestimable. No husband could desire a more affectionate, confiding and considerate wife. As a daughter she was ever mindful of her filial obligations and discharged them with a fidelity and tenderness which never faltered. It was her misfortune in early life to mourn a father lost, to know her mother a widow and herself an orphan, but no misfortune could weaken her reverential love for her mother, and the prosperity of later years only served to confirm and strengthen it. Nor did she perform less sacredly her duties as a sister. It could not be said of her that she ever voluntarily caused a pang in the hearts at the home hearth. She loved them all too well, and prized too highly, for that, the "small sweet courtesies " which do so much to create a happy home. We have never known one of her sex more constant or sincere in friendship. Sure, begore extending her confidence that the object was worthy, she did not allow her opinions to be influenced by caprice or any ungenerous sentiment, but had the courage to adhere to the convictions of an honest judgment. At the bedside of the sick she was truly an "Angel of Mercy." There her good qualities combined to illustrate the beauty of her character. The ready sympathy, the gentle manner, the unerring judgment, always at her command, made her a blessing to the sick, and she was prompt to respond to calls of this nature. She did not pause to weigh the suggestions of comfort and convenience, to herself, but made them subservient to the cause of humanity and duty. To alleviate the sufferings of others she was willing to encounter fatigue and privation, concerned only lest she could not be sufficiently useful.
It was impossible for a woman of this character not to make a deep and abiding impression on the hearts of her friends; not to occupy a prominent niche in the society of her choice. Few who really cared so little for admiration,have been so generally honored and caressed; and fewer still have lived within a 'sphere no larger than hers, with a greater number of warmly attached friends. This is the homage which true worth exacts, and which society unhesitatingly
awards.
Had the death of our lamented friend occurred in the winter of life, when we were led to expect it by the presages of its frosts and snows, the event would have been deplorable. Coming in the prime of woman- hood, when all her faculties for usefulness were in their vigor, it is a heartrending calamity. As a dispensation of Almighty Wisdom, its purposes are beyond our vision. But, though we do not understand it, let us meekly submit. If she has been taken from us, we have left a rich inheritance in the memory of her many virtues, and the example afforded us in the daily beauty of her life, to incite us to be good and useful, and to live and die as she did, A NOBLE AND TRUE HEARTED CHRISTIAN. These let us contemplate, and we may even from the bitter waters of sorrow draw comfort and consolation.
(Daily Nashville Patriot
Nashville, Tennessee · Tuesday, April 09, 1861)
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wife of W. A. Johnson Age 38, Sex F, Race W, Residence New Orleans, Disease Complication, Ref: Cemetery Records
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