No proof of Roseanna's burial has been located over the years after diligent searches although most of her children are buried here in Bluff Springs. Two are buried in Canton, Lewis Co., Missouri where she died. In addition, despite what her obituary indicates, census records from 1860-1880 indicate she was born in Kentucky.
(Contributed by Airrow on 24 Oct 2021)
Like Airrow, I was hoping I could find proof of Roseanna's actual burial location. We both agree that Bluff Springs is most likely the correct location, but sadly we really just don't know.
(Pam Witherow on 24 Oct 2021)
Daughter of Levi Woods and Rebecca Reeves.
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Obituary.
Mrs. Roseanna (Woods) Baxter was born Jan 16, 1846, in New Madrid [sic, Mo. [sic], and died May 30, 1896.
She moved to Rushville, Ill., and married Mr. W. F. Baxter, in whose union were born 4 girls and 3 boys. Immediately after their marriage in 1861, they moved to Lewis co., Mo., where they have lived until the present time. In 1878 she was bereft of her husband, leaving her with the care of all the children but one little daughter, who also was called by the hand of death. She had many cares and trials to undergo, one of the 6 living being afflicted, giving her many a weary hour, and much anxiety. In 1881 under the influence of Bro. John D. Shook, she was converted and United with the M. E. church south, in which she lived and died. She was a kind mother and spoken of as a good neighbor. She manifested a Christian spirit that we believe is worthy of imitation by her children and friends and we trust they may all soon embrace the opportunity.
Her funeral was preached by Rev. J. T. Wyatt to a large and sympathizing congregation. She leaves 6 children to mourn her loss, with many sorrowing friends. Sister Baxter, amid all her cares of this life, expressed her love for the church and the brightness of heaven, and was greatly interested in her children all being converted.
Our weary hopes belied our fears,
Our fear our hopes belied;
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.
Dear, when the morn came dim and sad
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet eyelids closed she had
Another morn than ours.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart,
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the word —
Must we forever part?
The Canton Press, Canton, Missouri, 19 Jun 1896, Fri • Page 3, Column 7
(Contributed by Airrow on 24 Oct 2021)
Like Airrow, I was hoping I could find proof of Roseanna's actual burial location. We both agree that Bluff Springs is most likely the correct location, but sadly we really just don't know.
(Pam Witherow on 24 Oct 2021)
Daughter of Levi Woods and Rebecca Reeves.
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Obituary.
Mrs. Roseanna (Woods) Baxter was born Jan 16, 1846, in New Madrid [sic, Mo. [sic], and died May 30, 1896.
She moved to Rushville, Ill., and married Mr. W. F. Baxter, in whose union were born 4 girls and 3 boys. Immediately after their marriage in 1861, they moved to Lewis co., Mo., where they have lived until the present time. In 1878 she was bereft of her husband, leaving her with the care of all the children but one little daughter, who also was called by the hand of death. She had many cares and trials to undergo, one of the 6 living being afflicted, giving her many a weary hour, and much anxiety. In 1881 under the influence of Bro. John D. Shook, she was converted and United with the M. E. church south, in which she lived and died. She was a kind mother and spoken of as a good neighbor. She manifested a Christian spirit that we believe is worthy of imitation by her children and friends and we trust they may all soon embrace the opportunity.
Her funeral was preached by Rev. J. T. Wyatt to a large and sympathizing congregation. She leaves 6 children to mourn her loss, with many sorrowing friends. Sister Baxter, amid all her cares of this life, expressed her love for the church and the brightness of heaven, and was greatly interested in her children all being converted.
Our weary hopes belied our fears,
Our fear our hopes belied;
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.
Dear, when the morn came dim and sad
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet eyelids closed she had
Another morn than ours.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart,
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the word —
Must we forever part?
The Canton Press, Canton, Missouri, 19 Jun 1896, Fri • Page 3, Column 7
No proof of Roseanna's burial has been located over the years after diligent searches although most of her children are buried here in Bluff Springs. Two are buried in Canton, Lewis Co., Missouri where she died. In addition, despite what her obituary indicates, census records from 1860-1880 indicate she was born in Kentucky.
(Contributed by Airrow on 24 Oct 2021)
Like Airrow, I was hoping I could find proof of Roseanna's actual burial location. We both agree that Bluff Springs is most likely the correct location, but sadly we really just don't know.
(Pam Witherow on 24 Oct 2021)
Daughter of Levi Woods and Rebecca Reeves.
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Obituary.
Mrs. Roseanna (Woods) Baxter was born Jan 16, 1846, in New Madrid [sic, Mo. [sic], and died May 30, 1896.
She moved to Rushville, Ill., and married Mr. W. F. Baxter, in whose union were born 4 girls and 3 boys. Immediately after their marriage in 1861, they moved to Lewis co., Mo., where they have lived until the present time. In 1878 she was bereft of her husband, leaving her with the care of all the children but one little daughter, who also was called by the hand of death. She had many cares and trials to undergo, one of the 6 living being afflicted, giving her many a weary hour, and much anxiety. In 1881 under the influence of Bro. John D. Shook, she was converted and United with the M. E. church south, in which she lived and died. She was a kind mother and spoken of as a good neighbor. She manifested a Christian spirit that we believe is worthy of imitation by her children and friends and we trust they may all soon embrace the opportunity.
Her funeral was preached by Rev. J. T. Wyatt to a large and sympathizing congregation. She leaves 6 children to mourn her loss, with many sorrowing friends. Sister Baxter, amid all her cares of this life, expressed her love for the church and the brightness of heaven, and was greatly interested in her children all being converted.
Our weary hopes belied our fears,
Our fear our hopes belied;
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.
Dear, when the morn came dim and sad
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet eyelids closed she had
Another morn than ours.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart,
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the word —
Must we forever part?
The Canton Press, Canton, Missouri, 19 Jun 1896, Fri • Page 3, Column 7
(Contributed by Airrow on 24 Oct 2021)
Like Airrow, I was hoping I could find proof of Roseanna's actual burial location. We both agree that Bluff Springs is most likely the correct location, but sadly we really just don't know.
(Pam Witherow on 24 Oct 2021)
Daughter of Levi Woods and Rebecca Reeves.
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Obituary.
Mrs. Roseanna (Woods) Baxter was born Jan 16, 1846, in New Madrid [sic, Mo. [sic], and died May 30, 1896.
She moved to Rushville, Ill., and married Mr. W. F. Baxter, in whose union were born 4 girls and 3 boys. Immediately after their marriage in 1861, they moved to Lewis co., Mo., where they have lived until the present time. In 1878 she was bereft of her husband, leaving her with the care of all the children but one little daughter, who also was called by the hand of death. She had many cares and trials to undergo, one of the 6 living being afflicted, giving her many a weary hour, and much anxiety. In 1881 under the influence of Bro. John D. Shook, she was converted and United with the M. E. church south, in which she lived and died. She was a kind mother and spoken of as a good neighbor. She manifested a Christian spirit that we believe is worthy of imitation by her children and friends and we trust they may all soon embrace the opportunity.
Her funeral was preached by Rev. J. T. Wyatt to a large and sympathizing congregation. She leaves 6 children to mourn her loss, with many sorrowing friends. Sister Baxter, amid all her cares of this life, expressed her love for the church and the brightness of heaven, and was greatly interested in her children all being converted.
Our weary hopes belied our fears,
Our fear our hopes belied;
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.
Dear, when the morn came dim and sad
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet eyelids closed she had
Another morn than ours.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart,
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the word —
Must we forever part?
The Canton Press, Canton, Missouri, 19 Jun 1896, Fri • Page 3, Column 7
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