Obituary for Elizabeth Oxford Elizabeth Oxford, was born on her father's farm at Rock Creek in Hardin County, on November 19, 1896, and ended into rest at her home in Mendota, Wisconsin, on January 5, 1938. Her age at the time of her death was therefore 41 years, 1 month and 16 days. She was the daughter of the late Wilmer Oxford ad Mrs Harriet Oxford and was the third of the 12 children born to their union. Her father and all but three of her sisters have preceded her to the Great Beyond. In early life she was married to Harry Rutherford and to their union was born one son, Randall, who survives her. On may 2, 1921, she was married to Eschol Patton, who also survives her. There are also left to mourn her death, her mother, Mrs Harriet Oxford, of Cave-in-Rock, three sisters, Mrs Byran Rutherford and Mrs Ulys Mason of Cave-in-Rock and Mrs Roy Richgels of Menddota, Wisconsin, and a host of other relatives and friends. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Patton, her home was in her native county near Cave-in-Rock, but at that time they moved to Mendota, Wisconsin and there they have made their home ever since. Mrs. Patton professed faith in Christ early in life and united with the General Baptist church at rock Creek. She was also affilliated with the Royal Neighbors Lode in the town which she made her home. She was of a kind and generous nature, always thinking of others before self and her passing has left in the hearts of her family and friends a vacancy which can never be filled. Taken from the Hardin County Independent ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, 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: Wanda Reed