Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Mrs. Elizabeth Chase ************************************************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************************* The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 10, 1888 Mrs. Elizabeth Chase died at her residence on South Main Street in Jacksboro, Texas, 8 May 1888, at the age of 69 years and two days. Deceased was born in Alsace, France, and came to America, with her parents, when a small child, the family settling in Buffalo, New York, where the only brother of the deceased now resides, and where in 1855, she was married to Mr. B.F. Chase. The family removed to Jacksboro in 1868. Of her seven children, only two survive her, B.F. Chase, Jr. and Emma M., wife of James R. Robinson, both of whom reside in Jacksboro. A gradual decline in health had been observed for more than a year, nothing of an alarm nature occurred until the 2nd instant, when she was stricken with partial paralysis and it was at once seen that she must soon pay the debt due by all. She passed away without pang or struggle, as one who Òlies down to pleasant dreams.Ó Death claimed and took with gentle hands. Deceased was reared, and continued a Presbyterian until 1875, when she joined the body of Christians worshiping at Jacksboro.