Obituary of Elizabeth JENKINS EDDINGTON, Macoupin Co Illinois 19 Sep 1998
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Name of Deceased: EDDINGTON, Elizabeth (JENKINS)
Name of Newspaper: unknown
Date of Obituary: Apr 1896 
Obituary: CORRESPONDENCE Woodburn Died, Thursday, April 2d, Mrs. Elizabeth 
EDDINGTON, aged 82 years, 5 months and 12 days. She was born in Sommersett Shire, 
England. Her maiden name being Elizabeth JENKINS; she was married to George 
EDDINGTON and came to this country, arriving at Alton, Nov., 5th, 1840, and came to 
Woodburn the same day; lived here about 2 1/2 years, removing to the farm two miles 
west of town in 1843, where she resided till her death. She was the mother of six sons and 
three daughters, seven of whom with her husband preceeded her. She was a loving 
mother, hardworking, ever anxious to promote the best interests of her children, a 
consistent christian and a kind neighbor. Her funeral was from the Congregational church, 
Sunday morning, Rev. J. R. Barnes preaching from Psalms 23:4. Her death was closely 
followed by that of her son Isaac, aged 50 years. Scarcely had the funeral procession of his 
mother passed from the house when Isaac, who was standing in the doorway, leaned his 
head to one side, and drew a long breath. A friend took him in his arms and laid him 
down, when those around found he was dead. He had been suffering for several months 
with heart trouble and was unable to attend his mother's funeral. He was born, reared, and 
died in the same house where his faather died when he was nine years of age. He was 
deeply attached to his mother, and had promised many times never to leave her. It was the 
desire and prayer of both that they might die together. He was a successful buiness man, 
never speculated but farmed and invested his money in farms. He was a christian man; his 
bible was well worn; his hand was always open to the needy; he was a generous hearted, a 
kind, true friend. Our community is saddened by these deaths and the surviving son and 
brother William, with his family, have our sincere sympathy in his sore bereavements. 
Funeral was from the Congregational church on Tuesday morning, Rev. Barnes 
officiating.

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