Daughter of Willet and Elizabeth Elston. Wife of Charles Edward Houston.
"Amanda Elston was born in the State of Kentucky, USA on September 14,1839, and came with her parents to Missouri two years later, settling in the Eastern part of Lincoln County. On her twentieth birthday she was united in marriage to Charles Houston also of the same community. They made their own home near those of their parents, deciding, that by diligent and honest toil they would earn a livelihood and enjoy the virtue and happiness of a quiet country home, which they did for nearly 54 years.
Such people as "Uncle Charlie and Aunt 'Mandy" do not furnish "scare" lines to flaunt before the public of : affinities, elopements, separations, divorces ,ect., " but when the tie until death was dissolved- not broken- and one hastened on into the other home and the body must be put away to await the opening of graves, the the coming together of children, grandchildren, nephews, Neice and other relatives and friends- -a host- -in all- -gathering about the loved and respected old Patriach with their tears of sympathy and ministries of tenderness was enough it seems to men, to start a chorus among angels.
Eleven children blessed this union, nine of whom are living. Isaac, John and Clevland are in California, USA. William is in Colorado, USA, Albert, whose home is near his father's and Wesley, who lives with his father, are the sons. Mrs. Johnnie Dixon, Mrs. Robt. Dixon and Mrs. Dan Birkhead all of whom live near their father are the daughters.
Mrs. Houston professed religion when she was about 16 years of age and united with New Salem Baptist church. Her 57 years of Christian life was characterized by strength: of conviction of duty, determination of execution. Her Expression was: "Yea, Yea. Nay, Nay." Decided, direct, positive, balanced by considerateness and gentleness. She also possessed great physical endurance and vim. She suffered much for several weeks prior to her death but insisted on being up and remained so until just a few hours before the end came at 3:00a.m. Tuesday, July 29 1913.
Services were conducted by the writer at the home two miles west of Winfield, Wednesday July 30 at 11 o'clock. Burial was in the Admire Cemetery. May His grace give comfort. - - O. A. Gordon"
"Amanda Elston was born in the State of Kentucky, USA on September 14,1839, and came with her parents to Missouri two years later, settling in the Eastern part of Lincoln County. On her twentieth birthday she was united in marriage to Charles Houston also of the same community. They made their own home near those of their parents, deciding, that by diligent and honest toil they would earn a livelihood and enjoy the virtue and happiness of a quiet country home, which they did for nearly 54 years.
Such people as "Uncle Charlie and Aunt 'Mandy" do not furnish "scare" lines to flaunt before the public of : affinities, elopements, separations, divorces ,ect., " but when the tie until death was dissolved- not broken- and one hastened on into the other home and the body must be put away to await the opening of graves, the the coming together of children, grandchildren, nephews, Neice and other relatives and friends- -a host- -in all- -gathering about the loved and respected old Patriach with their tears of sympathy and ministries of tenderness was enough it seems to men, to start a chorus among angels.
Eleven children blessed this union, nine of whom are living. Isaac, John and Clevland are in California, USA. William is in Colorado, USA, Albert, whose home is near his father's and Wesley, who lives with his father, are the sons. Mrs. Johnnie Dixon, Mrs. Robt. Dixon and Mrs. Dan Birkhead all of whom live near their father are the daughters.
Mrs. Houston professed religion when she was about 16 years of age and united with New Salem Baptist church. Her 57 years of Christian life was characterized by strength: of conviction of duty, determination of execution. Her Expression was: "Yea, Yea. Nay, Nay." Decided, direct, positive, balanced by considerateness and gentleness. She also possessed great physical endurance and vim. She suffered much for several weeks prior to her death but insisted on being up and remained so until just a few hours before the end came at 3:00a.m. Tuesday, July 29 1913.
Services were conducted by the writer at the home two miles west of Winfield, Wednesday July 30 at 11 o'clock. Burial was in the Admire Cemetery. May His grace give comfort. - - O. A. Gordon"
Daughter of Willet and Elizabeth Elston. Wife of Charles Edward Houston.
"Amanda Elston was born in the State of Kentucky, USA on September 14,1839, and came with her parents to Missouri two years later, settling in the Eastern part of Lincoln County. On her twentieth birthday she was united in marriage to Charles Houston also of the same community. They made their own home near those of their parents, deciding, that by diligent and honest toil they would earn a livelihood and enjoy the virtue and happiness of a quiet country home, which they did for nearly 54 years.
Such people as "Uncle Charlie and Aunt 'Mandy" do not furnish "scare" lines to flaunt before the public of : affinities, elopements, separations, divorces ,ect., " but when the tie until death was dissolved- not broken- and one hastened on into the other home and the body must be put away to await the opening of graves, the the coming together of children, grandchildren, nephews, Neice and other relatives and friends- -a host- -in all- -gathering about the loved and respected old Patriach with their tears of sympathy and ministries of tenderness was enough it seems to men, to start a chorus among angels.
Eleven children blessed this union, nine of whom are living. Isaac, John and Clevland are in California, USA. William is in Colorado, USA, Albert, whose home is near his father's and Wesley, who lives with his father, are the sons. Mrs. Johnnie Dixon, Mrs. Robt. Dixon and Mrs. Dan Birkhead all of whom live near their father are the daughters.
Mrs. Houston professed religion when she was about 16 years of age and united with New Salem Baptist church. Her 57 years of Christian life was characterized by strength: of conviction of duty, determination of execution. Her Expression was: "Yea, Yea. Nay, Nay." Decided, direct, positive, balanced by considerateness and gentleness. She also possessed great physical endurance and vim. She suffered much for several weeks prior to her death but insisted on being up and remained so until just a few hours before the end came at 3:00a.m. Tuesday, July 29 1913.
Services were conducted by the writer at the home two miles west of Winfield, Wednesday July 30 at 11 o'clock. Burial was in the Admire Cemetery. May His grace give comfort. - - O. A. Gordon"
"Amanda Elston was born in the State of Kentucky, USA on September 14,1839, and came with her parents to Missouri two years later, settling in the Eastern part of Lincoln County. On her twentieth birthday she was united in marriage to Charles Houston also of the same community. They made their own home near those of their parents, deciding, that by diligent and honest toil they would earn a livelihood and enjoy the virtue and happiness of a quiet country home, which they did for nearly 54 years.
Such people as "Uncle Charlie and Aunt 'Mandy" do not furnish "scare" lines to flaunt before the public of : affinities, elopements, separations, divorces ,ect., " but when the tie until death was dissolved- not broken- and one hastened on into the other home and the body must be put away to await the opening of graves, the the coming together of children, grandchildren, nephews, Neice and other relatives and friends- -a host- -in all- -gathering about the loved and respected old Patriach with their tears of sympathy and ministries of tenderness was enough it seems to men, to start a chorus among angels.
Eleven children blessed this union, nine of whom are living. Isaac, John and Clevland are in California, USA. William is in Colorado, USA, Albert, whose home is near his father's and Wesley, who lives with his father, are the sons. Mrs. Johnnie Dixon, Mrs. Robt. Dixon and Mrs. Dan Birkhead all of whom live near their father are the daughters.
Mrs. Houston professed religion when she was about 16 years of age and united with New Salem Baptist church. Her 57 years of Christian life was characterized by strength: of conviction of duty, determination of execution. Her Expression was: "Yea, Yea. Nay, Nay." Decided, direct, positive, balanced by considerateness and gentleness. She also possessed great physical endurance and vim. She suffered much for several weeks prior to her death but insisted on being up and remained so until just a few hours before the end came at 3:00a.m. Tuesday, July 29 1913.
Services were conducted by the writer at the home two miles west of Winfield, Wednesday July 30 at 11 o'clock. Burial was in the Admire Cemetery. May His grace give comfort. - - O. A. Gordon"
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