HELEN MCKOON, daughter of REV. D. W. and J. Y. MCKOON, was born in Ellington, Chautauqua County, June 18, 1854, & died in Sugartown, August 12, 1894, after a short illness of 12 hrs.
In early life she taught school, always gaining the respect & love of her pupils, not only on account of her Christian example, but also on account of her rare gift of attracting children to her. She gave up teaching school & although not their teacher she as their leader was always in touch with the little ones, & so her magnetic influence over the young was felt to the time of her death. Her great aim in life was to lead others to Christ. When asked if the constant coming & going of school children did not interrupt her in her domestic affairs, she answered, "Yes, sometimes I feel that I cannot spare the time, but I must not lose my hold on..
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taken from a listing of obits for Sugarville.
In early life she taught school, always gaining the respect & love of her pupils, not only on account of her Christian example, but also on account of her rare gift of attracting children to her. She gave up teaching school & although not their teacher she as their leader was always in touch with the little ones, & so her magnetic influence over the young was felt to the time of her death. Her great aim in life was to lead others to Christ. When asked if the constant coming & going of school children did not interrupt her in her domestic affairs, she answered, "Yes, sometimes I feel that I cannot spare the time, but I must not lose my hold on..
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taken from a listing of obits for Sugarville.
HELEN MCKOON, daughter of REV. D. W. and J. Y. MCKOON, was born in Ellington, Chautauqua County, June 18, 1854, & died in Sugartown, August 12, 1894, after a short illness of 12 hrs.
In early life she taught school, always gaining the respect & love of her pupils, not only on account of her Christian example, but also on account of her rare gift of attracting children to her. She gave up teaching school & although not their teacher she as their leader was always in touch with the little ones, & so her magnetic influence over the young was felt to the time of her death. Her great aim in life was to lead others to Christ. When asked if the constant coming & going of school children did not interrupt her in her domestic affairs, she answered, "Yes, sometimes I feel that I cannot spare the time, but I must not lose my hold on..
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taken from a listing of obits for Sugarville.
In early life she taught school, always gaining the respect & love of her pupils, not only on account of her Christian example, but also on account of her rare gift of attracting children to her. She gave up teaching school & although not their teacher she as their leader was always in touch with the little ones, & so her magnetic influence over the young was felt to the time of her death. Her great aim in life was to lead others to Christ. When asked if the constant coming & going of school children did not interrupt her in her domestic affairs, she answered, "Yes, sometimes I feel that I cannot spare the time, but I must not lose my hold on..
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taken from a listing of obits for Sugarville.
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