Obituary for Elizabeth Vaughn, Hamilton County, Illinois

Elizabeth VAUGHN, daughter of Thomas and Bashaba Green, was 
born near Belle Prairie, October 9, 1859.  Departed this 
life September 20, 1929 at the age of 69 years, 11 months 
and 11 days.

On April 22, 1879, she was united in marriage to Charles E. 
Proctor. To this union one child was born, Mrs. Addie Snyder 
of Beaver Creek township.

After the death of her husband, she was united in marriage 
to Alfred W. Vaughn, October 8, 1884.  To this union, six 
children were born; Mary Myrtle, Emma Frances, David Harry, 
Flora Josephine and two who died in infancy.  They all 
preceded her in death with the exception of David Harry 
Vaughn, who lives near McLeansboro.

She professed faith in Christ and united with the Missionary 
Baptist Church at Smith Chapel in 1885.  Later she united 
with the Pleasant Union Christian Church near Blairsville, 
where she remained a faithful and consistent member until 
death.

She was a loving and devoted companion, kind and indulgent 
mother, ever ready and willing to administer words and deeds 
of kindness.  She was a constant reader of the Holy Bible 
and was guided by its instructions.  She leaves to mourn 
their loss, her companion, one daughter, one son, one sister 
Tobitha Rose of Mcleansboro, four brothers, namely:  J. H.
Green of Belle Prairie; Joel and George of East St. Louis, 
and Adam Green of McLeansboro, twelve grandchildren, one 
great grandchild, and a host of relatives and friends.

Services were held at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 
conducted by N. C. Holder.  Interment in the cemetery at 
this place, in the presence of a very large audience.

SOURCE: McLeansboro Times Leader


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