New Castle News
New Castle, Pa.
Wednesday, December 25, 1901
Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts
Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts, a granddaughter of the famous Alexander Robison of Revolutionary fame and a pioneer settler of Juniata county, passed to the higher life from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Agnew, No. — Neshannock avenue, at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning. By her death New Castle loses one of it's oldest citizens and a representative of a family illustrious in the annals of this state. Born December 12, 1819 Mrs. Betts had completed her 91st and entered into her 92nd year.
Death dealt gently with the venerable woman. Somewhat restless Thursday, she grew more comfortable during the night and falling into a gentle slumber, peacefully slept her life away. For over a year past she had waited on the messenger which should summon her to the higher life. A firm believer in immortality and a future life of happiness beyond the power of finite mind to conceive, death held for her no terrors, and feeling that the days of her activity were over she welcomed the call from life terrestrial to the realms of immortality.
For the past ten she had suffered from the infirmities of age. Previous to that she was a familiar figure, especially to resident of Neshannock avenue, where she spent her declining days with her daughter, strolling along the wooded street of a pleasant day, a cheerful word and a pleasant smile for every one she met. A fall she met with some time ago, prevented her outdoor walks ever after. Nine months ago she became bedfast and since that time she had endured at intervals a great deal of suffering. One week ago symptoms of more serious illness appeared and from then on her decline was rapid and those about her saw that her life force was fast ebbing away. Thursday she lost the power of speech though she was conscious and able to recognize those about her. Relief from pain came during the closing hours of her life and she passed into the last sleep like a tired child in it's mother’s arms.
The deceased is survived by two children, Mrs. Eilen Gilliland and Mrs. Henrietta Agnew of Neshannock avenue; four grandchildren, E. I. Agnew of Long avenue, B. I. of Boston, Miss., Lillian Agnew and Frank C. Gilliland of Neshannock avenue. She leaves also five great grandchildren, she has one sister living, Mrs. Martha Holiday, who at 90 years of age, resides at Mifflintown, Juniata, county. Her husband has been dead about 29 years. Mrs. Betts was a descendant of the Robison family which settled in Juniata county in the early part of the century. Alexander Robison, her grandfather, was born in 1732, the same year as George Washington and fought with the great general in both the French and Indian wars and in the great struggle of the Revolution. He served with distinction in Braddock’s expedition and was a member of the undaunted force which Colonel Boquet led against the Indians during Pontiac’s conspiracy and which ended successfully on the banks of the Muskingum in Ohio in 1764. A son of this famous veteran of many wars. James, served in the Revolutionary army. The Robison s were ready at all times to serve their country in its time of need. As has been stated a number of them served in the war of the revolution, where a number of them rose to be officers of rank for their distinguished valor. When the Civil strife broke out members of this family were found at the front in the Union army. One was colonel of regiment which played an important part in the great struggle and others filled places of honor and trust, some in the ranks of privates and others wore the decorations of the commissioned officer.
The Robison family took an important part in the settling and developing of Juniata county. The name appears in the first assessor's books and Mifflin town has ever since remained the seat of the family. Here in the Old Stone church yard generations of them lie buried and today descendants of the famous revolutionary soldier are among it's leading and most prosperous citizens.
Mrs. Betts was one of a family of eight children born to Thomas Robison and Elizabeth Steele Robison of Mifflin, Juniata county. He was a well to do farmer and there, until her marriage, his daughter, Elizabeth, passed her days. Shortly after her marriage to Benjamin E. Betts of Albany, N. Y., they removed to Holidaysburg, where Mr. Betts owned a large hardware store and extensive tannery. He was a wealthy man and his children, all of whom were born there, knew every comfort.
Mrs. Betts was a member of the First Presbyterian church of that place and retained her letter in it during the remainder of her life. Dr. McKinney, well known among Presbyterians, was her pastor.
In 1849 they moved to Sharon, where they resided until 1852, when they came to New Castle which has since been the family home. After her husband’s death Mrs. Betts went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Agnew, and there until she passed from earth she was surrounded with venerating love and tenderness.
The deceased was a woman of many virtues. Quiet and unassuming, of a retiring disposition, only those who were privileged with her intimate companionship, appreciated her at her true worth. To them she was indeed a woman to be loved and venerated as well. She was a devoted wife and a good mother and the memory of her tender virtues will long be cherished by those who knew her best.
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New Castle News
December 25, 1901
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts will take place Sunday afternoon from the residence of the deceased's daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Agnew, No. 177 Neshannock avenue, at 2:30 o’clock. Interment at Greenwood cemetery.
New Castle, Pa.
Wednesday, December 25, 1901
Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts
Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts, a granddaughter of the famous Alexander Robison of Revolutionary fame and a pioneer settler of Juniata county, passed to the higher life from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Agnew, No. — Neshannock avenue, at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning. By her death New Castle loses one of it's oldest citizens and a representative of a family illustrious in the annals of this state. Born December 12, 1819 Mrs. Betts had completed her 91st and entered into her 92nd year.
Death dealt gently with the venerable woman. Somewhat restless Thursday, she grew more comfortable during the night and falling into a gentle slumber, peacefully slept her life away. For over a year past she had waited on the messenger which should summon her to the higher life. A firm believer in immortality and a future life of happiness beyond the power of finite mind to conceive, death held for her no terrors, and feeling that the days of her activity were over she welcomed the call from life terrestrial to the realms of immortality.
For the past ten she had suffered from the infirmities of age. Previous to that she was a familiar figure, especially to resident of Neshannock avenue, where she spent her declining days with her daughter, strolling along the wooded street of a pleasant day, a cheerful word and a pleasant smile for every one she met. A fall she met with some time ago, prevented her outdoor walks ever after. Nine months ago she became bedfast and since that time she had endured at intervals a great deal of suffering. One week ago symptoms of more serious illness appeared and from then on her decline was rapid and those about her saw that her life force was fast ebbing away. Thursday she lost the power of speech though she was conscious and able to recognize those about her. Relief from pain came during the closing hours of her life and she passed into the last sleep like a tired child in it's mother’s arms.
The deceased is survived by two children, Mrs. Eilen Gilliland and Mrs. Henrietta Agnew of Neshannock avenue; four grandchildren, E. I. Agnew of Long avenue, B. I. of Boston, Miss., Lillian Agnew and Frank C. Gilliland of Neshannock avenue. She leaves also five great grandchildren, she has one sister living, Mrs. Martha Holiday, who at 90 years of age, resides at Mifflintown, Juniata, county. Her husband has been dead about 29 years. Mrs. Betts was a descendant of the Robison family which settled in Juniata county in the early part of the century. Alexander Robison, her grandfather, was born in 1732, the same year as George Washington and fought with the great general in both the French and Indian wars and in the great struggle of the Revolution. He served with distinction in Braddock’s expedition and was a member of the undaunted force which Colonel Boquet led against the Indians during Pontiac’s conspiracy and which ended successfully on the banks of the Muskingum in Ohio in 1764. A son of this famous veteran of many wars. James, served in the Revolutionary army. The Robison s were ready at all times to serve their country in its time of need. As has been stated a number of them served in the war of the revolution, where a number of them rose to be officers of rank for their distinguished valor. When the Civil strife broke out members of this family were found at the front in the Union army. One was colonel of regiment which played an important part in the great struggle and others filled places of honor and trust, some in the ranks of privates and others wore the decorations of the commissioned officer.
The Robison family took an important part in the settling and developing of Juniata county. The name appears in the first assessor's books and Mifflin town has ever since remained the seat of the family. Here in the Old Stone church yard generations of them lie buried and today descendants of the famous revolutionary soldier are among it's leading and most prosperous citizens.
Mrs. Betts was one of a family of eight children born to Thomas Robison and Elizabeth Steele Robison of Mifflin, Juniata county. He was a well to do farmer and there, until her marriage, his daughter, Elizabeth, passed her days. Shortly after her marriage to Benjamin E. Betts of Albany, N. Y., they removed to Holidaysburg, where Mr. Betts owned a large hardware store and extensive tannery. He was a wealthy man and his children, all of whom were born there, knew every comfort.
Mrs. Betts was a member of the First Presbyterian church of that place and retained her letter in it during the remainder of her life. Dr. McKinney, well known among Presbyterians, was her pastor.
In 1849 they moved to Sharon, where they resided until 1852, when they came to New Castle which has since been the family home. After her husband’s death Mrs. Betts went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Agnew, and there until she passed from earth she was surrounded with venerating love and tenderness.
The deceased was a woman of many virtues. Quiet and unassuming, of a retiring disposition, only those who were privileged with her intimate companionship, appreciated her at her true worth. To them she was indeed a woman to be loved and venerated as well. She was a devoted wife and a good mother and the memory of her tender virtues will long be cherished by those who knew her best.
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New Castle News
December 25, 1901
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts will take place Sunday afternoon from the residence of the deceased's daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Agnew, No. 177 Neshannock avenue, at 2:30 o’clock. Interment at Greenwood cemetery.
New Castle News
New Castle, Pa.
Wednesday, December 25, 1901
Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts
Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts, a granddaughter of the famous Alexander Robison of Revolutionary fame and a pioneer settler of Juniata county, passed to the higher life from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Agnew, No. — Neshannock avenue, at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning. By her death New Castle loses one of it's oldest citizens and a representative of a family illustrious in the annals of this state. Born December 12, 1819 Mrs. Betts had completed her 91st and entered into her 92nd year.
Death dealt gently with the venerable woman. Somewhat restless Thursday, she grew more comfortable during the night and falling into a gentle slumber, peacefully slept her life away. For over a year past she had waited on the messenger which should summon her to the higher life. A firm believer in immortality and a future life of happiness beyond the power of finite mind to conceive, death held for her no terrors, and feeling that the days of her activity were over she welcomed the call from life terrestrial to the realms of immortality.
For the past ten she had suffered from the infirmities of age. Previous to that she was a familiar figure, especially to resident of Neshannock avenue, where she spent her declining days with her daughter, strolling along the wooded street of a pleasant day, a cheerful word and a pleasant smile for every one she met. A fall she met with some time ago, prevented her outdoor walks ever after. Nine months ago she became bedfast and since that time she had endured at intervals a great deal of suffering. One week ago symptoms of more serious illness appeared and from then on her decline was rapid and those about her saw that her life force was fast ebbing away. Thursday she lost the power of speech though she was conscious and able to recognize those about her. Relief from pain came during the closing hours of her life and she passed into the last sleep like a tired child in it's mother’s arms.
The deceased is survived by two children, Mrs. Eilen Gilliland and Mrs. Henrietta Agnew of Neshannock avenue; four grandchildren, E. I. Agnew of Long avenue, B. I. of Boston, Miss., Lillian Agnew and Frank C. Gilliland of Neshannock avenue. She leaves also five great grandchildren, she has one sister living, Mrs. Martha Holiday, who at 90 years of age, resides at Mifflintown, Juniata, county. Her husband has been dead about 29 years. Mrs. Betts was a descendant of the Robison family which settled in Juniata county in the early part of the century. Alexander Robison, her grandfather, was born in 1732, the same year as George Washington and fought with the great general in both the French and Indian wars and in the great struggle of the Revolution. He served with distinction in Braddock’s expedition and was a member of the undaunted force which Colonel Boquet led against the Indians during Pontiac’s conspiracy and which ended successfully on the banks of the Muskingum in Ohio in 1764. A son of this famous veteran of many wars. James, served in the Revolutionary army. The Robison s were ready at all times to serve their country in its time of need. As has been stated a number of them served in the war of the revolution, where a number of them rose to be officers of rank for their distinguished valor. When the Civil strife broke out members of this family were found at the front in the Union army. One was colonel of regiment which played an important part in the great struggle and others filled places of honor and trust, some in the ranks of privates and others wore the decorations of the commissioned officer.
The Robison family took an important part in the settling and developing of Juniata county. The name appears in the first assessor's books and Mifflin town has ever since remained the seat of the family. Here in the Old Stone church yard generations of them lie buried and today descendants of the famous revolutionary soldier are among it's leading and most prosperous citizens.
Mrs. Betts was one of a family of eight children born to Thomas Robison and Elizabeth Steele Robison of Mifflin, Juniata county. He was a well to do farmer and there, until her marriage, his daughter, Elizabeth, passed her days. Shortly after her marriage to Benjamin E. Betts of Albany, N. Y., they removed to Holidaysburg, where Mr. Betts owned a large hardware store and extensive tannery. He was a wealthy man and his children, all of whom were born there, knew every comfort.
Mrs. Betts was a member of the First Presbyterian church of that place and retained her letter in it during the remainder of her life. Dr. McKinney, well known among Presbyterians, was her pastor.
In 1849 they moved to Sharon, where they resided until 1852, when they came to New Castle which has since been the family home. After her husband’s death Mrs. Betts went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Agnew, and there until she passed from earth she was surrounded with venerating love and tenderness.
The deceased was a woman of many virtues. Quiet and unassuming, of a retiring disposition, only those who were privileged with her intimate companionship, appreciated her at her true worth. To them she was indeed a woman to be loved and venerated as well. She was a devoted wife and a good mother and the memory of her tender virtues will long be cherished by those who knew her best.
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New Castle News
December 25, 1901
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts will take place Sunday afternoon from the residence of the deceased's daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Agnew, No. 177 Neshannock avenue, at 2:30 o’clock. Interment at Greenwood cemetery.
New Castle, Pa.
Wednesday, December 25, 1901
Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts
Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts, a granddaughter of the famous Alexander Robison of Revolutionary fame and a pioneer settler of Juniata county, passed to the higher life from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Agnew, No. — Neshannock avenue, at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning. By her death New Castle loses one of it's oldest citizens and a representative of a family illustrious in the annals of this state. Born December 12, 1819 Mrs. Betts had completed her 91st and entered into her 92nd year.
Death dealt gently with the venerable woman. Somewhat restless Thursday, she grew more comfortable during the night and falling into a gentle slumber, peacefully slept her life away. For over a year past she had waited on the messenger which should summon her to the higher life. A firm believer in immortality and a future life of happiness beyond the power of finite mind to conceive, death held for her no terrors, and feeling that the days of her activity were over she welcomed the call from life terrestrial to the realms of immortality.
For the past ten she had suffered from the infirmities of age. Previous to that she was a familiar figure, especially to resident of Neshannock avenue, where she spent her declining days with her daughter, strolling along the wooded street of a pleasant day, a cheerful word and a pleasant smile for every one she met. A fall she met with some time ago, prevented her outdoor walks ever after. Nine months ago she became bedfast and since that time she had endured at intervals a great deal of suffering. One week ago symptoms of more serious illness appeared and from then on her decline was rapid and those about her saw that her life force was fast ebbing away. Thursday she lost the power of speech though she was conscious and able to recognize those about her. Relief from pain came during the closing hours of her life and she passed into the last sleep like a tired child in it's mother’s arms.
The deceased is survived by two children, Mrs. Eilen Gilliland and Mrs. Henrietta Agnew of Neshannock avenue; four grandchildren, E. I. Agnew of Long avenue, B. I. of Boston, Miss., Lillian Agnew and Frank C. Gilliland of Neshannock avenue. She leaves also five great grandchildren, she has one sister living, Mrs. Martha Holiday, who at 90 years of age, resides at Mifflintown, Juniata, county. Her husband has been dead about 29 years. Mrs. Betts was a descendant of the Robison family which settled in Juniata county in the early part of the century. Alexander Robison, her grandfather, was born in 1732, the same year as George Washington and fought with the great general in both the French and Indian wars and in the great struggle of the Revolution. He served with distinction in Braddock’s expedition and was a member of the undaunted force which Colonel Boquet led against the Indians during Pontiac’s conspiracy and which ended successfully on the banks of the Muskingum in Ohio in 1764. A son of this famous veteran of many wars. James, served in the Revolutionary army. The Robison s were ready at all times to serve their country in its time of need. As has been stated a number of them served in the war of the revolution, where a number of them rose to be officers of rank for their distinguished valor. When the Civil strife broke out members of this family were found at the front in the Union army. One was colonel of regiment which played an important part in the great struggle and others filled places of honor and trust, some in the ranks of privates and others wore the decorations of the commissioned officer.
The Robison family took an important part in the settling and developing of Juniata county. The name appears in the first assessor's books and Mifflin town has ever since remained the seat of the family. Here in the Old Stone church yard generations of them lie buried and today descendants of the famous revolutionary soldier are among it's leading and most prosperous citizens.
Mrs. Betts was one of a family of eight children born to Thomas Robison and Elizabeth Steele Robison of Mifflin, Juniata county. He was a well to do farmer and there, until her marriage, his daughter, Elizabeth, passed her days. Shortly after her marriage to Benjamin E. Betts of Albany, N. Y., they removed to Holidaysburg, where Mr. Betts owned a large hardware store and extensive tannery. He was a wealthy man and his children, all of whom were born there, knew every comfort.
Mrs. Betts was a member of the First Presbyterian church of that place and retained her letter in it during the remainder of her life. Dr. McKinney, well known among Presbyterians, was her pastor.
In 1849 they moved to Sharon, where they resided until 1852, when they came to New Castle which has since been the family home. After her husband’s death Mrs. Betts went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Agnew, and there until she passed from earth she was surrounded with venerating love and tenderness.
The deceased was a woman of many virtues. Quiet and unassuming, of a retiring disposition, only those who were privileged with her intimate companionship, appreciated her at her true worth. To them she was indeed a woman to be loved and venerated as well. She was a devoted wife and a good mother and the memory of her tender virtues will long be cherished by those who knew her best.
______________________________________________________
New Castle News
December 25, 1901
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Robison Betts will take place Sunday afternoon from the residence of the deceased's daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Agnew, No. 177 Neshannock avenue, at 2:30 o’clock. Interment at Greenwood cemetery.
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