Father: Thomas Wright
Mother: Charlotte Stites
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Death Certificate shows:
Widow
Husband: Thomas
Father: Thomas Wheeler, b. NJ
Mother: Sharlata Stitz, birthplace unknown
Informant: Walter Bacon, residence - Shelbyville, Ind.
Fred Schneider, Undertaker
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Wyoming Post Herald
Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois
3 July 1912
Mrs. William Lippott, returned last Friday from Madison, Indiana, where she was called a week before by the said circumstances mentioned in last week's letter. She arrived at her old home town only to find her mother a corpse, she having passed away before the telegram reached the relatives here. In truth the message was wrongly worded, "bad being used instead of "dead", but this very fact was a blessing in a sense as it kept hope burning in the daughter's breast while eastward bound. Mrs. Bacon, who was 71 years of age, died suddenly of heart failure on Thursday evening, June 20. She had been in poor health for some time and just before her sudden flight from earthly scenes had returned from a visit to the physicians' office. She complained of not feeling well and lay down to rest; in a short time her son Ross, who was in an adjoining room, hearing a noise, hastened to her side and found her gasping for breath. He carried the prostrate form out into the open air but she was past all earthly help for her spirit had left its frail tabernacle of clay.
Rebecca Jane Wright, daughter of Thomas And Charlotte Wright, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mar. 19, 1841, coming to Madison, where she had since resided, when 10 years old. In 1857 she was united in marriage to Nathan Bacon, who passed away eight years ago. To them were born nine children who are as follows: Mrs. Isabelle Lippott of this place; Mrs. Lydia Schanck of Bryant, S.D.; Henrietta, deceased; Sadie J., of Indianapolis, Ind.; Florence, at home; Walter of Madison, Ind.; Mrs Cora knight of Spencer, Ind.; Alfred and Ross of Madison, Ind. Surviving her are also one brother, John Wright, who is located in the west, and eleven grandchildren. Her church affiliation was with the Baptist denomination, her daily life being acceptable to Him whom she chose in early womanhood as her pattern. Of quiet, modest demeanor her many excellent qualities found expression chiefly in deeds of love, and when she could not speak uncondemningly of anyone or anything she was silent Her pure, Christian life was the most severe rebuke given all forms of evil. She was a dear, motherly soul to everyone, an old friend and neighbor remarking the day of the funeral that "grandma was a mother to the whole community." She was a very devoted wife and friend to all mankind. Of late, feeling that her journey here must soon close she often expressed herself as ready and willing to answer the divine call, come when it might. To us, her children and grandchildren, her name is as precious ointment poured forth and though we shall never see the love light of her eyes or feel the benign influence of her presence again in this life, we look forward in full faith to a blessed reunion with our sainted one when the curtain is rolled back in the sweet bye and bye. The funeral was conducted from the residence at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, the house and yard being filled with old friends and neighbors of the family. As both the Baptist and Methodist ministers were out of the city at the time, Rev. F.C. Smith of the Christian church officiated, assisted by a choir who rendered the familiar hymns, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "Rock of Ages." The floral tributes which were beautiful and exquisite in design covered the casket. All the children, save Mrs. Schanck, were present to see her body consigned to the grave, which rite took place in Springdale cemetery.
Mother: Charlotte Stites
===============
Death Certificate shows:
Widow
Husband: Thomas
Father: Thomas Wheeler, b. NJ
Mother: Sharlata Stitz, birthplace unknown
Informant: Walter Bacon, residence - Shelbyville, Ind.
Fred Schneider, Undertaker
===================
Wyoming Post Herald
Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois
3 July 1912
Mrs. William Lippott, returned last Friday from Madison, Indiana, where she was called a week before by the said circumstances mentioned in last week's letter. She arrived at her old home town only to find her mother a corpse, she having passed away before the telegram reached the relatives here. In truth the message was wrongly worded, "bad being used instead of "dead", but this very fact was a blessing in a sense as it kept hope burning in the daughter's breast while eastward bound. Mrs. Bacon, who was 71 years of age, died suddenly of heart failure on Thursday evening, June 20. She had been in poor health for some time and just before her sudden flight from earthly scenes had returned from a visit to the physicians' office. She complained of not feeling well and lay down to rest; in a short time her son Ross, who was in an adjoining room, hearing a noise, hastened to her side and found her gasping for breath. He carried the prostrate form out into the open air but she was past all earthly help for her spirit had left its frail tabernacle of clay.
Rebecca Jane Wright, daughter of Thomas And Charlotte Wright, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mar. 19, 1841, coming to Madison, where she had since resided, when 10 years old. In 1857 she was united in marriage to Nathan Bacon, who passed away eight years ago. To them were born nine children who are as follows: Mrs. Isabelle Lippott of this place; Mrs. Lydia Schanck of Bryant, S.D.; Henrietta, deceased; Sadie J., of Indianapolis, Ind.; Florence, at home; Walter of Madison, Ind.; Mrs Cora knight of Spencer, Ind.; Alfred and Ross of Madison, Ind. Surviving her are also one brother, John Wright, who is located in the west, and eleven grandchildren. Her church affiliation was with the Baptist denomination, her daily life being acceptable to Him whom she chose in early womanhood as her pattern. Of quiet, modest demeanor her many excellent qualities found expression chiefly in deeds of love, and when she could not speak uncondemningly of anyone or anything she was silent Her pure, Christian life was the most severe rebuke given all forms of evil. She was a dear, motherly soul to everyone, an old friend and neighbor remarking the day of the funeral that "grandma was a mother to the whole community." She was a very devoted wife and friend to all mankind. Of late, feeling that her journey here must soon close she often expressed herself as ready and willing to answer the divine call, come when it might. To us, her children and grandchildren, her name is as precious ointment poured forth and though we shall never see the love light of her eyes or feel the benign influence of her presence again in this life, we look forward in full faith to a blessed reunion with our sainted one when the curtain is rolled back in the sweet bye and bye. The funeral was conducted from the residence at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, the house and yard being filled with old friends and neighbors of the family. As both the Baptist and Methodist ministers were out of the city at the time, Rev. F.C. Smith of the Christian church officiated, assisted by a choir who rendered the familiar hymns, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "Rock of Ages." The floral tributes which were beautiful and exquisite in design covered the casket. All the children, save Mrs. Schanck, were present to see her body consigned to the grave, which rite took place in Springdale cemetery.
Father: Thomas Wright
Mother: Charlotte Stites
===============
Death Certificate shows:
Widow
Husband: Thomas
Father: Thomas Wheeler, b. NJ
Mother: Sharlata Stitz, birthplace unknown
Informant: Walter Bacon, residence - Shelbyville, Ind.
Fred Schneider, Undertaker
===================
Wyoming Post Herald
Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois
3 July 1912
Mrs. William Lippott, returned last Friday from Madison, Indiana, where she was called a week before by the said circumstances mentioned in last week's letter. She arrived at her old home town only to find her mother a corpse, she having passed away before the telegram reached the relatives here. In truth the message was wrongly worded, "bad being used instead of "dead", but this very fact was a blessing in a sense as it kept hope burning in the daughter's breast while eastward bound. Mrs. Bacon, who was 71 years of age, died suddenly of heart failure on Thursday evening, June 20. She had been in poor health for some time and just before her sudden flight from earthly scenes had returned from a visit to the physicians' office. She complained of not feeling well and lay down to rest; in a short time her son Ross, who was in an adjoining room, hearing a noise, hastened to her side and found her gasping for breath. He carried the prostrate form out into the open air but she was past all earthly help for her spirit had left its frail tabernacle of clay.
Rebecca Jane Wright, daughter of Thomas And Charlotte Wright, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mar. 19, 1841, coming to Madison, where she had since resided, when 10 years old. In 1857 she was united in marriage to Nathan Bacon, who passed away eight years ago. To them were born nine children who are as follows: Mrs. Isabelle Lippott of this place; Mrs. Lydia Schanck of Bryant, S.D.; Henrietta, deceased; Sadie J., of Indianapolis, Ind.; Florence, at home; Walter of Madison, Ind.; Mrs Cora knight of Spencer, Ind.; Alfred and Ross of Madison, Ind. Surviving her are also one brother, John Wright, who is located in the west, and eleven grandchildren. Her church affiliation was with the Baptist denomination, her daily life being acceptable to Him whom she chose in early womanhood as her pattern. Of quiet, modest demeanor her many excellent qualities found expression chiefly in deeds of love, and when she could not speak uncondemningly of anyone or anything she was silent Her pure, Christian life was the most severe rebuke given all forms of evil. She was a dear, motherly soul to everyone, an old friend and neighbor remarking the day of the funeral that "grandma was a mother to the whole community." She was a very devoted wife and friend to all mankind. Of late, feeling that her journey here must soon close she often expressed herself as ready and willing to answer the divine call, come when it might. To us, her children and grandchildren, her name is as precious ointment poured forth and though we shall never see the love light of her eyes or feel the benign influence of her presence again in this life, we look forward in full faith to a blessed reunion with our sainted one when the curtain is rolled back in the sweet bye and bye. The funeral was conducted from the residence at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, the house and yard being filled with old friends and neighbors of the family. As both the Baptist and Methodist ministers were out of the city at the time, Rev. F.C. Smith of the Christian church officiated, assisted by a choir who rendered the familiar hymns, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "Rock of Ages." The floral tributes which were beautiful and exquisite in design covered the casket. All the children, save Mrs. Schanck, were present to see her body consigned to the grave, which rite took place in Springdale cemetery.
Mother: Charlotte Stites
===============
Death Certificate shows:
Widow
Husband: Thomas
Father: Thomas Wheeler, b. NJ
Mother: Sharlata Stitz, birthplace unknown
Informant: Walter Bacon, residence - Shelbyville, Ind.
Fred Schneider, Undertaker
===================
Wyoming Post Herald
Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois
3 July 1912
Mrs. William Lippott, returned last Friday from Madison, Indiana, where she was called a week before by the said circumstances mentioned in last week's letter. She arrived at her old home town only to find her mother a corpse, she having passed away before the telegram reached the relatives here. In truth the message was wrongly worded, "bad being used instead of "dead", but this very fact was a blessing in a sense as it kept hope burning in the daughter's breast while eastward bound. Mrs. Bacon, who was 71 years of age, died suddenly of heart failure on Thursday evening, June 20. She had been in poor health for some time and just before her sudden flight from earthly scenes had returned from a visit to the physicians' office. She complained of not feeling well and lay down to rest; in a short time her son Ross, who was in an adjoining room, hearing a noise, hastened to her side and found her gasping for breath. He carried the prostrate form out into the open air but she was past all earthly help for her spirit had left its frail tabernacle of clay.
Rebecca Jane Wright, daughter of Thomas And Charlotte Wright, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mar. 19, 1841, coming to Madison, where she had since resided, when 10 years old. In 1857 she was united in marriage to Nathan Bacon, who passed away eight years ago. To them were born nine children who are as follows: Mrs. Isabelle Lippott of this place; Mrs. Lydia Schanck of Bryant, S.D.; Henrietta, deceased; Sadie J., of Indianapolis, Ind.; Florence, at home; Walter of Madison, Ind.; Mrs Cora knight of Spencer, Ind.; Alfred and Ross of Madison, Ind. Surviving her are also one brother, John Wright, who is located in the west, and eleven grandchildren. Her church affiliation was with the Baptist denomination, her daily life being acceptable to Him whom she chose in early womanhood as her pattern. Of quiet, modest demeanor her many excellent qualities found expression chiefly in deeds of love, and when she could not speak uncondemningly of anyone or anything she was silent Her pure, Christian life was the most severe rebuke given all forms of evil. She was a dear, motherly soul to everyone, an old friend and neighbor remarking the day of the funeral that "grandma was a mother to the whole community." She was a very devoted wife and friend to all mankind. Of late, feeling that her journey here must soon close she often expressed herself as ready and willing to answer the divine call, come when it might. To us, her children and grandchildren, her name is as precious ointment poured forth and though we shall never see the love light of her eyes or feel the benign influence of her presence again in this life, we look forward in full faith to a blessed reunion with our sainted one when the curtain is rolled back in the sweet bye and bye. The funeral was conducted from the residence at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, the house and yard being filled with old friends and neighbors of the family. As both the Baptist and Methodist ministers were out of the city at the time, Rev. F.C. Smith of the Christian church officiated, assisted by a choir who rendered the familiar hymns, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "Rock of Ages." The floral tributes which were beautiful and exquisite in design covered the casket. All the children, save Mrs. Schanck, were present to see her body consigned to the grave, which rite took place in Springdale cemetery.
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