Died at the home of her daughter. She was the eldest daughter of the Rev. Richard Lombard and Eunice Sawyer and was born at Otisfield, Me. She was the last of a family of 11 children. She was a loyal and devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 80 years. In 1840, at the age of 26 years, she was united in marriage to Peter J. Emmett at Lyman, N.H. He was a chief of the tribe of Abanaga Indians. Four children were born to them, of whom Mrs. Williams is the only one living. One son, Rev. H. H. Emmett was pastor of the Baptist Church here for several years. Through the efforts of herself and husband two Methodist Societies were organized and churches built. Mrs. Emmett was active in all Christian and reform work. She was a member of the Martha Washington Temperance society, organized for women in the state of Maine. Member of the W.C.T.U. Blind for 12 years she bore her affliction with Christian patience. None knew her but to love her, as was shown by the floral tributes of friends. Her life was a benediction to all around her. She leaves to mourn her loss, one daughter Mrs. Eunice (Harry) Williams, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Her husband died, February 3rd, 1900. They came to Warsaw to reside about 16 years ago. Mrs. Emmett is a sweet faced woman with pleasant voice and manners, and is most interesting in conversation. Her hearing was slightly impaired and she had been blind for several years. As far as is known Mrs. Emmett was the oldest person living in Warsaw.
Died at the home of her daughter. She was the eldest daughter of the Rev. Richard Lombard and Eunice Sawyer and was born at Otisfield, Me. She was the last of a family of 11 children. She was a loyal and devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 80 years. In 1840, at the age of 26 years, she was united in marriage to Peter J. Emmett at Lyman, N.H. He was a chief of the tribe of Abanaga Indians. Four children were born to them, of whom Mrs. Williams is the only one living. One son, Rev. H. H. Emmett was pastor of the Baptist Church here for several years. Through the efforts of herself and husband two Methodist Societies were organized and churches built. Mrs. Emmett was active in all Christian and reform work. She was a member of the Martha Washington Temperance society, organized for women in the state of Maine. Member of the W.C.T.U. Blind for 12 years she bore her affliction with Christian patience. None knew her but to love her, as was shown by the floral tributes of friends. Her life was a benediction to all around her. She leaves to mourn her loss, one daughter Mrs. Eunice (Harry) Williams, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Her husband died, February 3rd, 1900. They came to Warsaw to reside about 16 years ago. Mrs. Emmett is a sweet faced woman with pleasant voice and manners, and is most interesting in conversation. Her hearing was slightly impaired and she had been blind for several years. As far as is known Mrs. Emmett was the oldest person living in Warsaw.
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