Berrien County MI Archives Obituaries.....Alexander, Rachel C. (nee Cooper) May 4, 1859
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Niles Republican I, May 14, 1859
Niles Republican I, May 14, 1859

Mrs. Rachel C., wife of L.P. Alexander, Esp. died in this village of
consumption, after [an illness of] six months, May 4th, 1859.
Mrs. Alexander has been a resident of Buchanan during the past eighteen years. 
Her friends and neighbors feel that they have sustained a loss in this
dispensation of Providence but more particularly will she be missed in the
family circle.  She was a devoted wife, a kind and faithful mother, and a safe
advisor.  The writer of this article has been acquainted with her since the days
of her childhood.  Together we have rambled over the Allegany hills of New York,
and along the valley of the “Lovely Genesee.”  Together we attended the same
village school, studied the same authors, shared in the same sports.  This
pertains to her younger days.  Again, after an absence of many years, we have
met.  It has been our happy lot to share the hospitalities of the family during
the  past two years.  We found her the same social friend as in years gone by. 
The Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she has been a faithful member during
the last twenty five years, has lost one of its brightest ornaments in the
place.  Her pen was ever ready to defend its [illegible copy], it principles,
its [illegible copy], which she loved and practiced so may years.  Although she
was firmly attached to the church of her choice, yet she was not bigoted, and
could worship with all who love our Lord and Savior.  Her religion had its
empire in the heart and influenced the entire life.  She was modest and
unassuming, yet prompt in duty.  Her mission of mercy, efficient and
farreaching, was quiet and unobtrusive.  Her reason remained the last. She was
exceedingly patient during all of her sickness, not a murmur escaped her lips. 
A few moments before she died, she said “O, Lord, come quickly.”  He gratified
her desire and fifteen minutes past 6 o’clock, A.M. the disentralled spirit
winged its upward flight to find a [illegible] congenial clime, and better home
in the “the palace of angels and God”, Buchanan, May 4. SUSAN B. STRONG.




Additional Comments:
COOPER,RACHEL - LORENZO P ALEXANDER,BERRIEN,--,,13 - 15 JAN 1842,

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