In Westerly, R. I., January 14, 1925, Mrs. Harriett Potter Kenyon, widow of the late Henry Gillette Kenyon, in the seventy-fifth year of her age.
Harriett Potter Kenyon was the daughter of John S. and Abigail Spicer Champlin, and was born in the town of Hopkinton, R. I., February 23, 1850. She was united. in marriage to Harry Gillette Kenyon, February 21, 1873. Mr. Kenyon died in 1906.
Many years ago Mrs. Kenyon united with the Second Seventh Day Baptist Church of Hopkinton, of which she remained a faithful member until about three years ago when she united with the Pawcatuck Church of Westerly.
Of the seven children who were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon, six are still living: John, S. of Tomaquog, Elwin A. of Ashaway. Erwin A. of Westerly, Harry G. of. Hopkinton, Mrs. Zoe L. Crosby, and Miss Essie L. Kenyon. One brother also survives her, Thomas, Champlin of Hopkinton. Mrs. Kenyon, since coming to Westerly, had been living with her daughters, who had cared for her in the most faithful way.
Mrs. Kenyon was a real Christian - strong in faith, faithful in exhortation, constant in prayer. She was an example of unceasing thought for others, even to the closing moments of life. She was a help to her pastor and beloved of many friends.
Funeral services were held Sabbath day at 1:30 p. m., conducted by. the pastor, Rev. C. A. Burdick
transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050
In Westerly, R. I., January 14, 1925, Mrs. Harriett Potter Kenyon, widow of the late Henry Gillette Kenyon, in the seventy-fifth year of her age.
Harriett Potter Kenyon was the daughter of John S. and Abigail Spicer Champlin, and was born in the town of Hopkinton, R. I., February 23, 1850. She was united. in marriage to Harry Gillette Kenyon, February 21, 1873. Mr. Kenyon died in 1906.
Many years ago Mrs. Kenyon united with the Second Seventh Day Baptist Church of Hopkinton, of which she remained a faithful member until about three years ago when she united with the Pawcatuck Church of Westerly.
Of the seven children who were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon, six are still living: John, S. of Tomaquog, Elwin A. of Ashaway. Erwin A. of Westerly, Harry G. of. Hopkinton, Mrs. Zoe L. Crosby, and Miss Essie L. Kenyon. One brother also survives her, Thomas, Champlin of Hopkinton. Mrs. Kenyon, since coming to Westerly, had been living with her daughters, who had cared for her in the most faithful way.
Mrs. Kenyon was a real Christian - strong in faith, faithful in exhortation, constant in prayer. She was an example of unceasing thought for others, even to the closing moments of life. She was a help to her pastor and beloved of many friends.
Funeral services were held Sabbath day at 1:30 p. m., conducted by. the pastor, Rev. C. A. Burdick
transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050
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