Chester County PA Archives Obituaries.....Leighton, Rebecca July 3, 1912
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Daily Local News, July 5, 1912
Daily Local News, July 5, 1912
Rebecca Leighton

Rebecca Leighton, wife of Wayne Leighton, of Barneston, and a veteran of the 
Civil War, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening, July 3d, at 6.40 
o’clock, after a long illness of more than a year. Her suffering was intense, 
but she was always patient and had a smile for all She possessed an exemplary 
character, was a consistent and ardent Christian, a life long member of Good 
Will M.E. Church.  She was a kind and devoted wife, a fond and affectionate 
mother.  Mrs. Leighton is survived by her heart stricken husband, two 
daughters and a son- Mrs. Laura E Irwin, Wilmington; Mrs. Sallie S. McCannon, 
Barneston, and D. Elmer, Barneston. Also four brothers and three sisters- 
David Richards, Coatesville; Howard Richards, St Mary’s; Lybrand Richards, 
Coatesville; Wesley Richards, St. Mary’s; Mrs. Mary Mauger, Elverson; Mrs. 
Harriet Evans, Geigertown, and Mrs. Laura Mauger, St. Mary’s.  Much sympathy 
is felt for the family.

Daily Local News, July 6, 1912
LEIGHTON- Near Barneston, on July 3, 1912, Rebecca, wife of Wayne Leighton, 
aged 66 years, 8 months, 10 days.  Relatives and friends of the family are 
invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late residence 
on Monday, July 8, 1912, at 10:30 o’clock a.m.  Services at Good Will M.E. 
Church.  Interment in adjoining cemetery.  Carriages will meet trains at 
Barneston, D & L. R. R., and Conestoga P.& R. R.R


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