in Canada West, November 12, 1812.
and died at the residence of her son,
Nathan G Orton, in Greenbush, October
7, 1899.
She was married to Samuel Orton
about seventy years ago, after which
she removed with ber husband to Jef-
ferson county, New York. On the 11th
of May, 1856, she with her husband
and family came to Minnesota, leaving
New York the 5th of March preced-
ing. They came to Mille Lacs county
and settled in Greenbush, where she
has lived for 43 years.
For 50 years she has been a faithful
and consistent member of the Method-
ist church. Ten years ago her hus-
band died since which time she has re-
mained with her son, Nathan G. Orton,
upon what was the old homestead.
Her life has been one of untiring
christian devotion. She died at a ripe
age and in full assurance of the chris-
tians hope.
She leaves eight children. John,
who lives at Sauk Rapids: Alvin, at
Swanville; William, Samuel, Nathan,
and Jefferson, who reside in Green-
bush; Mrs. Malinda Farrington and
Mrs. Annie Brown, of Princeton. Her
children rise up and call her blessed.
A good woman has gone to her blessed reward.
Her memory is indeed precious and her reward is sure.
"Blessed are the dead who die in, the
Lord."
The funeral service was held in the
church at Greenbush, Rev, F. H.
Roberts officiating. A large concourse
of people attending. The interment
was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Princeton UNION Oct 19, 1899
Obit submitted by Judy Howard
in Canada West, November 12, 1812.
and died at the residence of her son,
Nathan G Orton, in Greenbush, October
7, 1899.
She was married to Samuel Orton
about seventy years ago, after which
she removed with ber husband to Jef-
ferson county, New York. On the 11th
of May, 1856, she with her husband
and family came to Minnesota, leaving
New York the 5th of March preced-
ing. They came to Mille Lacs county
and settled in Greenbush, where she
has lived for 43 years.
For 50 years she has been a faithful
and consistent member of the Method-
ist church. Ten years ago her hus-
band died since which time she has re-
mained with her son, Nathan G. Orton,
upon what was the old homestead.
Her life has been one of untiring
christian devotion. She died at a ripe
age and in full assurance of the chris-
tians hope.
She leaves eight children. John,
who lives at Sauk Rapids: Alvin, at
Swanville; William, Samuel, Nathan,
and Jefferson, who reside in Green-
bush; Mrs. Malinda Farrington and
Mrs. Annie Brown, of Princeton. Her
children rise up and call her blessed.
A good woman has gone to her blessed reward.
Her memory is indeed precious and her reward is sure.
"Blessed are the dead who die in, the
Lord."
The funeral service was held in the
church at Greenbush, Rev, F. H.
Roberts officiating. A large concourse
of people attending. The interment
was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Princeton UNION Oct 19, 1899
Obit submitted by Judy Howard
Family Members
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John Catherine Orton
1831–1917
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Alvin Parker Orton
1836–1921
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William Marcus Orton
1839–1909
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Melinda M Orton Farrington
1842–1926
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Henry H Orton
1844–1883
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Samuel Marcus Orton
1847–1932
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Nathan Gardner Orton
1849–1940
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Anna Lurinda Orton Brown
1851–1910
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Jefferson Orton
1857–1937
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Mary Jane Orton
unknown–1875
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