Obituary of Margaret J Arterburn LAUGHEAD, Edgar County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 2000 Cindy McCachern Obituary of Margaret J. Arterburn Laughead Kansas (IL) Journal, Thursday, 30 November 1905 Martha J. Laughead, the subject of this sketch was born in the state of Kentucky, October 17, 1836. During the tender years of her childhood, she moved, with her parents, William and Malinda Arterburn, to Illinois, where she had since lived until 12:30 o'clock Wednesday, when her soul took the flight and the last debt which nature exacts of all was paid. Surrounded by kind and loving parents, and breathing the influence of a christian home, she grew to womanhood, and on the 27th day of may 1856 was married to John Laughead. This union had ever been a happy one, and to it were born six children: Ida Laughead Harden, Byford Laughead, Nora Laughead Cashner; Nelle Laughend Harned, Floy Laughead Humphrey, and Carried Laughead who died January 25, 1885. In 1862, Martha and John Laughead, husband and wife, gave their lives to Jeus, and ever since the Master has been their refuge. Oh, blessed thought--asleep in the arms of Jesus! At the same time Martha and John Laughead united by confession with the Christian church of Kansas under the pastorate of Thomas Goodman. Our subject had made a good fight; she had finished her course and had kept her faith. The summons came to join the innumerable caravan, and sustained and soothed by an abiding trust, she has joined God's people on the other shore. The sudden and unexpected demise of Mrs. Laughead is regretted and mourned by loving relatives and friends. A husband, five children, two brothers--James and Rholey Arterburn, a sister--Mrs. James Cornwell, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive her, and today their hearts are filled with the anguish that only deep sorrow brings. But to these, the living, the writer would add that: There is no flock, however watched and tended, but one dead lamb is there. There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended, but has one vacant chair. Yes, there is a day of sunny rest for every dark and troubled night; And grief may bide an evening guest, but joy shall come with early light. A Friend. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb Archivist with proof of this consent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Cindy McCachern