The death of Mrs. John Wilkinson, which occurred at her residence in this city yesterday, cannot be regarded as a wholly unexpected event, for she had been the victim of acute disease and though at times her strong constitution asserted itself and seemed to stay the approach of death, the end was plainly discerned afar off by the loving circle of family and friends who watched the slow, yet sore, dissolution.
Henrietta W. Wilkinson, wife of the late lion, John Wilkinson, was born in the city of Albany on the 14th of November 1802. Her education was carefully superintended, and she grew into maidenhood with rare intellectual culture and moral gifts of the highest and truest order. On the 25th of February 1825 she was married to John Wilkinson and removed to Syracuse, then an insignificant hamlet, though having promise of the prosperity that has subsequently attended it. Mrs. Wilkinson was, therefore, one of our oldest residents, and has here watched the growth and changes of nearly half a century. Mrs. Wilkinson resided for fifteen years, at the corner of Salina and Washington streets, and the unpretentious home is yet remembered by many of our citizens as the place where a courteous hospitality was dispensed and a kindly welcome tendered. The old land mark has long ago been removed and the stately pile of the Globe Hotel now stands upon the site it occupied.
In 1840 the family residence on James street was built, and Mrs. Wilkinson has ever since resided there. Her husband died some ten years since. Mrs. Wilkinson, until her infirmities increased to such an extent as to confine her almost exclusively to her home, was a leader in the social circles of our city, moving amid the highest refinements and by the grace of her manners and the wealth of her accomplishments attaching to herself all who were brought with in her influence. She was an active member of the Unitarian Church and foremost in every good word and work connected with it. At the onset she was one of the managers of the Orphan Asylum, and in the toil and anxiety necessary to organized the institution she had an active share. She maintained her interest to it to the last. She was also deeply interested in the Home Association, and was one of its most generous patrons. Her private benefactions were also abounding and continuous. Few women have lived in this city whom the poor had more frequent cause to bless, or who has won more of the respect and love of the community. Unostentatious as gifted, engaging in her manners, a devoted wife and a faithful mother, her memory will long remain a hallowed one.
She was the mother of eight children, six of whom -- J. Forman, Alfred, Maria (Welsch), Theodosia B. (Kirkland), John and Dudley P -- all of mature years, who survive her. They all have children, and to the grandchildren her back room has ever been a bright and pleasant place, where she has gladly welcomed them and has never been too ill to refuse to see the little ones, for whom her affection was of the tenderest nature. One of her greatest joys, indeed, during the last few years has been to gather her grandchildren about her, to listen to their innocent prattle and watch them in their sport.
For nearly ten years she has been an invalid--most of the time having been a great sufferer; but she has borne disease and pain with a fortitude and serenity which has been truly remarkable, and more and more endeared her to her family and the few friends who have been permitted to visit her. For her death is indeed a glad release from earthly agony; but the sweetness and patience with which she bore her sufferings, the beautiful Christian life she led will long make her memory very dear to those who survive her.
Syracuse Journal, May 13, 1873
Henrietta W. Wilkinson, wife of the late lion, John Wilkinson, was born in the city of Albany on the 14th of November 1802. Her education was carefully superintended, and she grew into maidenhood with rare intellectual culture and moral gifts of the highest and truest order. On the 25th of February 1825 she was married to John Wilkinson and removed to Syracuse, then an insignificant hamlet, though having promise of the prosperity that has subsequently attended it. Mrs. Wilkinson was, therefore, one of our oldest residents, and has here watched the growth and changes of nearly half a century. Mrs. Wilkinson resided for fifteen years, at the corner of Salina and Washington streets, and the unpretentious home is yet remembered by many of our citizens as the place where a courteous hospitality was dispensed and a kindly welcome tendered. The old land mark has long ago been removed and the stately pile of the Globe Hotel now stands upon the site it occupied.
In 1840 the family residence on James street was built, and Mrs. Wilkinson has ever since resided there. Her husband died some ten years since. Mrs. Wilkinson, until her infirmities increased to such an extent as to confine her almost exclusively to her home, was a leader in the social circles of our city, moving amid the highest refinements and by the grace of her manners and the wealth of her accomplishments attaching to herself all who were brought with in her influence. She was an active member of the Unitarian Church and foremost in every good word and work connected with it. At the onset she was one of the managers of the Orphan Asylum, and in the toil and anxiety necessary to organized the institution she had an active share. She maintained her interest to it to the last. She was also deeply interested in the Home Association, and was one of its most generous patrons. Her private benefactions were also abounding and continuous. Few women have lived in this city whom the poor had more frequent cause to bless, or who has won more of the respect and love of the community. Unostentatious as gifted, engaging in her manners, a devoted wife and a faithful mother, her memory will long remain a hallowed one.
She was the mother of eight children, six of whom -- J. Forman, Alfred, Maria (Welsch), Theodosia B. (Kirkland), John and Dudley P -- all of mature years, who survive her. They all have children, and to the grandchildren her back room has ever been a bright and pleasant place, where she has gladly welcomed them and has never been too ill to refuse to see the little ones, for whom her affection was of the tenderest nature. One of her greatest joys, indeed, during the last few years has been to gather her grandchildren about her, to listen to their innocent prattle and watch them in their sport.
For nearly ten years she has been an invalid--most of the time having been a great sufferer; but she has borne disease and pain with a fortitude and serenity which has been truly remarkable, and more and more endeared her to her family and the few friends who have been permitted to visit her. For her death is indeed a glad release from earthly agony; but the sweetness and patience with which she bore her sufferings, the beautiful Christian life she led will long make her memory very dear to those who survive her.
Syracuse Journal, May 13, 1873
The death of Mrs. John Wilkinson, which occurred at her residence in this city yesterday, cannot be regarded as a wholly unexpected event, for she had been the victim of acute disease and though at times her strong constitution asserted itself and seemed to stay the approach of death, the end was plainly discerned afar off by the loving circle of family and friends who watched the slow, yet sore, dissolution.
Henrietta W. Wilkinson, wife of the late lion, John Wilkinson, was born in the city of Albany on the 14th of November 1802. Her education was carefully superintended, and she grew into maidenhood with rare intellectual culture and moral gifts of the highest and truest order. On the 25th of February 1825 she was married to John Wilkinson and removed to Syracuse, then an insignificant hamlet, though having promise of the prosperity that has subsequently attended it. Mrs. Wilkinson was, therefore, one of our oldest residents, and has here watched the growth and changes of nearly half a century. Mrs. Wilkinson resided for fifteen years, at the corner of Salina and Washington streets, and the unpretentious home is yet remembered by many of our citizens as the place where a courteous hospitality was dispensed and a kindly welcome tendered. The old land mark has long ago been removed and the stately pile of the Globe Hotel now stands upon the site it occupied.
In 1840 the family residence on James street was built, and Mrs. Wilkinson has ever since resided there. Her husband died some ten years since. Mrs. Wilkinson, until her infirmities increased to such an extent as to confine her almost exclusively to her home, was a leader in the social circles of our city, moving amid the highest refinements and by the grace of her manners and the wealth of her accomplishments attaching to herself all who were brought with in her influence. She was an active member of the Unitarian Church and foremost in every good word and work connected with it. At the onset she was one of the managers of the Orphan Asylum, and in the toil and anxiety necessary to organized the institution she had an active share. She maintained her interest to it to the last. She was also deeply interested in the Home Association, and was one of its most generous patrons. Her private benefactions were also abounding and continuous. Few women have lived in this city whom the poor had more frequent cause to bless, or who has won more of the respect and love of the community. Unostentatious as gifted, engaging in her manners, a devoted wife and a faithful mother, her memory will long remain a hallowed one.
She was the mother of eight children, six of whom -- J. Forman, Alfred, Maria (Welsch), Theodosia B. (Kirkland), John and Dudley P -- all of mature years, who survive her. They all have children, and to the grandchildren her back room has ever been a bright and pleasant place, where she has gladly welcomed them and has never been too ill to refuse to see the little ones, for whom her affection was of the tenderest nature. One of her greatest joys, indeed, during the last few years has been to gather her grandchildren about her, to listen to their innocent prattle and watch them in their sport.
For nearly ten years she has been an invalid--most of the time having been a great sufferer; but she has borne disease and pain with a fortitude and serenity which has been truly remarkable, and more and more endeared her to her family and the few friends who have been permitted to visit her. For her death is indeed a glad release from earthly agony; but the sweetness and patience with which she bore her sufferings, the beautiful Christian life she led will long make her memory very dear to those who survive her.
Syracuse Journal, May 13, 1873
Henrietta W. Wilkinson, wife of the late lion, John Wilkinson, was born in the city of Albany on the 14th of November 1802. Her education was carefully superintended, and she grew into maidenhood with rare intellectual culture and moral gifts of the highest and truest order. On the 25th of February 1825 she was married to John Wilkinson and removed to Syracuse, then an insignificant hamlet, though having promise of the prosperity that has subsequently attended it. Mrs. Wilkinson was, therefore, one of our oldest residents, and has here watched the growth and changes of nearly half a century. Mrs. Wilkinson resided for fifteen years, at the corner of Salina and Washington streets, and the unpretentious home is yet remembered by many of our citizens as the place where a courteous hospitality was dispensed and a kindly welcome tendered. The old land mark has long ago been removed and the stately pile of the Globe Hotel now stands upon the site it occupied.
In 1840 the family residence on James street was built, and Mrs. Wilkinson has ever since resided there. Her husband died some ten years since. Mrs. Wilkinson, until her infirmities increased to such an extent as to confine her almost exclusively to her home, was a leader in the social circles of our city, moving amid the highest refinements and by the grace of her manners and the wealth of her accomplishments attaching to herself all who were brought with in her influence. She was an active member of the Unitarian Church and foremost in every good word and work connected with it. At the onset she was one of the managers of the Orphan Asylum, and in the toil and anxiety necessary to organized the institution she had an active share. She maintained her interest to it to the last. She was also deeply interested in the Home Association, and was one of its most generous patrons. Her private benefactions were also abounding and continuous. Few women have lived in this city whom the poor had more frequent cause to bless, or who has won more of the respect and love of the community. Unostentatious as gifted, engaging in her manners, a devoted wife and a faithful mother, her memory will long remain a hallowed one.
She was the mother of eight children, six of whom -- J. Forman, Alfred, Maria (Welsch), Theodosia B. (Kirkland), John and Dudley P -- all of mature years, who survive her. They all have children, and to the grandchildren her back room has ever been a bright and pleasant place, where she has gladly welcomed them and has never been too ill to refuse to see the little ones, for whom her affection was of the tenderest nature. One of her greatest joys, indeed, during the last few years has been to gather her grandchildren about her, to listen to their innocent prattle and watch them in their sport.
For nearly ten years she has been an invalid--most of the time having been a great sufferer; but she has borne disease and pain with a fortitude and serenity which has been truly remarkable, and more and more endeared her to her family and the few friends who have been permitted to visit her. For her death is indeed a glad release from earthly agony; but the sweetness and patience with which she bore her sufferings, the beautiful Christian life she led will long make her memory very dear to those who survive her.
Syracuse Journal, May 13, 1873
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