Mary Etta was the daughter of Albert & Julia Ann Barry Wright. She crossed on the Oregon Trail in 1852-1853 with her parents and sister Julia W. and her brother Silas whom was born on the Oregon Trail in the Nebraska Territory. After arriving and settling out of Oregon City three more children were born. Brother's; George & Anson than sister Effie.
Mary Etta (Wright) David was married to John Bert David on Dec. 2, 1868. Ten months into her marriage, she died during child birth.
Obituary of Mary E. Wright David
"We miss her when the board is spread,
we miss her when the prayer is a said;
Upon our dreams her dying eyes,
On still and mournful fondness lies."
Died, in Clackamas county, Mary E. David, wife of J. B. David, and eldest daughter of Albert and Julia A. Wright, in the 21st year of her age, and ten months after her marriage with Mr. David.
Her amiable qualities and pure minded simplicity, added to her personal attractions, secured not only the respect, but also the love of all who knew her. A lady personally acquainted with her from her childhood, said on the day of her funeral, "We never knew Mary to do anything wrong--she always was as an angel among us--she has now gone to be with the angels". Though esteemed good by others, she felt the need of the righteousness found only in Jesus. Five years since, we saw her a weeping penitent, seeking pardon in Christ. At that time she professed religion, and with her parents and others, united with the M.E. Church. Her death was triumphant. To her devoted husband who was east of the Cascade Mountains at the time of her death, she left the message, "tell dear husband to prepare to meet me in heaven." To her father she said, "Pa, don't weep! you will come soon; we will be much happier there than here-- Jesus is much nearer and more lovely in heaven than here." Her personal appeals to those around her to prepare for death, affected to tears all present, An unbeliever present said, "I can no more doubt the reality of religion." Doubtless, God will sanctify this happy death to the spiritual good of many.
The writer of the above was called to attend the funeral of Sister David, of Clear Creek circuit, while the present pastor, G.W. Roork, was confined to his room by sickness.
W.I. Cosper
Sep, 20th, 1869
Mary Etta (Wright) David was married to John Bert David on Dec. 2, 1868. Ten months into her marriage, she died during child birth.
Obituary of Mary E. Wright David
"We miss her when the board is spread,
we miss her when the prayer is a said;
Upon our dreams her dying eyes,
On still and mournful fondness lies."
Died, in Clackamas county, Mary E. David, wife of J. B. David, and eldest daughter of Albert and Julia A. Wright, in the 21st year of her age, and ten months after her marriage with Mr. David.
Her amiable qualities and pure minded simplicity, added to her personal attractions, secured not only the respect, but also the love of all who knew her. A lady personally acquainted with her from her childhood, said on the day of her funeral, "We never knew Mary to do anything wrong--she always was as an angel among us--she has now gone to be with the angels". Though esteemed good by others, she felt the need of the righteousness found only in Jesus. Five years since, we saw her a weeping penitent, seeking pardon in Christ. At that time she professed religion, and with her parents and others, united with the M.E. Church. Her death was triumphant. To her devoted husband who was east of the Cascade Mountains at the time of her death, she left the message, "tell dear husband to prepare to meet me in heaven." To her father she said, "Pa, don't weep! you will come soon; we will be much happier there than here-- Jesus is much nearer and more lovely in heaven than here." Her personal appeals to those around her to prepare for death, affected to tears all present, An unbeliever present said, "I can no more doubt the reality of religion." Doubtless, God will sanctify this happy death to the spiritual good of many.
The writer of the above was called to attend the funeral of Sister David, of Clear Creek circuit, while the present pastor, G.W. Roork, was confined to his room by sickness.
W.I. Cosper
Sep, 20th, 1869
Mary Etta was the daughter of Albert & Julia Ann Barry Wright. She crossed on the Oregon Trail in 1852-1853 with her parents and sister Julia W. and her brother Silas whom was born on the Oregon Trail in the Nebraska Territory. After arriving and settling out of Oregon City three more children were born. Brother's; George & Anson than sister Effie.
Mary Etta (Wright) David was married to John Bert David on Dec. 2, 1868. Ten months into her marriage, she died during child birth.
Obituary of Mary E. Wright David
"We miss her when the board is spread,
we miss her when the prayer is a said;
Upon our dreams her dying eyes,
On still and mournful fondness lies."
Died, in Clackamas county, Mary E. David, wife of J. B. David, and eldest daughter of Albert and Julia A. Wright, in the 21st year of her age, and ten months after her marriage with Mr. David.
Her amiable qualities and pure minded simplicity, added to her personal attractions, secured not only the respect, but also the love of all who knew her. A lady personally acquainted with her from her childhood, said on the day of her funeral, "We never knew Mary to do anything wrong--she always was as an angel among us--she has now gone to be with the angels". Though esteemed good by others, she felt the need of the righteousness found only in Jesus. Five years since, we saw her a weeping penitent, seeking pardon in Christ. At that time she professed religion, and with her parents and others, united with the M.E. Church. Her death was triumphant. To her devoted husband who was east of the Cascade Mountains at the time of her death, she left the message, "tell dear husband to prepare to meet me in heaven." To her father she said, "Pa, don't weep! you will come soon; we will be much happier there than here-- Jesus is much nearer and more lovely in heaven than here." Her personal appeals to those around her to prepare for death, affected to tears all present, An unbeliever present said, "I can no more doubt the reality of religion." Doubtless, God will sanctify this happy death to the spiritual good of many.
The writer of the above was called to attend the funeral of Sister David, of Clear Creek circuit, while the present pastor, G.W. Roork, was confined to his room by sickness.
W.I. Cosper
Sep, 20th, 1869
Mary Etta (Wright) David was married to John Bert David on Dec. 2, 1868. Ten months into her marriage, she died during child birth.
Obituary of Mary E. Wright David
"We miss her when the board is spread,
we miss her when the prayer is a said;
Upon our dreams her dying eyes,
On still and mournful fondness lies."
Died, in Clackamas county, Mary E. David, wife of J. B. David, and eldest daughter of Albert and Julia A. Wright, in the 21st year of her age, and ten months after her marriage with Mr. David.
Her amiable qualities and pure minded simplicity, added to her personal attractions, secured not only the respect, but also the love of all who knew her. A lady personally acquainted with her from her childhood, said on the day of her funeral, "We never knew Mary to do anything wrong--she always was as an angel among us--she has now gone to be with the angels". Though esteemed good by others, she felt the need of the righteousness found only in Jesus. Five years since, we saw her a weeping penitent, seeking pardon in Christ. At that time she professed religion, and with her parents and others, united with the M.E. Church. Her death was triumphant. To her devoted husband who was east of the Cascade Mountains at the time of her death, she left the message, "tell dear husband to prepare to meet me in heaven." To her father she said, "Pa, don't weep! you will come soon; we will be much happier there than here-- Jesus is much nearer and more lovely in heaven than here." Her personal appeals to those around her to prepare for death, affected to tears all present, An unbeliever present said, "I can no more doubt the reality of religion." Doubtless, God will sanctify this happy death to the spiritual good of many.
The writer of the above was called to attend the funeral of Sister David, of Clear Creek circuit, while the present pastor, G.W. Roork, was confined to his room by sickness.
W.I. Cosper
Sep, 20th, 1869
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