Obituary: Adams County, Wisconsin: Mary PHILLIPS

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From the Adams County Press, Dece,ber 9, 1899, Page 4

DIED--PHILLIPS--Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. HASKINS, in Kilbourn
City, Nov 23, 1899, Mrs. Mary PHILLIPS, aged 78 years, 4 months and 16
days.

Mary Maria (WHIPPLE) PHILLIPS was born in Chataqua county, state of New
York, on the 8th day of July, 1821. On September 7, 1842, she was married
to R. C. PHILLIPS and the newly wedded pair established their home just
over the state line in Pennsylvania.

In 1852 Mr. PHILLIPS moved his family west, and settled on a farm near
Little Lake in the town of Jackson, in this county. On the breaking out of
the War of the Rebellion, Mr. PHILLIPS enlisted in the Union army, but the
ardorous labors and exposures of the service proved too severe, and he died
the following year of disease contracted in such service, leaving to the
care of his widow eight surviving children. Two daughters died before the
father.

Mrs. PHILLIPS was the mother of ten children, seven daughters and three
sons, and the death of the husband and father cast a burden upon her such
as is given to few women to bear; but she bore it bravely and well--how
well only the tender memories, the grateful hearts of her children, and the
respect and admiration of cherishing friends may tell. Her oldest child at
home when the father died was but sixteen years of age.

About forty years ago she and her husband were converted to Christ, and
joined the P. M. Church. Later as the Congregational church occupied the
field in which was her residence, she united by letter with the church of
that name. Three years ago, after her removal to Kilbourn City, she united
by letter with the M. E. Church at that place, and retained her membership
in that church until she died. She passed away with the full hope in the
saving grace of the Redeemer. Among the last of her sayings was this; "The
Lord is good, his mercies endure forever."

Mrs. PHILLIPS left surviving her six children--three sons and three
daughters--Austin PHILLIPS of South Dakota, Lucinda HASKINS of Kilbourn
City Wisconsin, Lorania LATHAM of Aurora, South Dakota, Melvin PHILLIPS of
Lockett, Colorado, Hattie BUCK of Hooper, Colorado, and Robert PHILLIPS of
Seattle, Washington.

"After Life's fitful fever, she sleeps well," in the home of Eternal Rest:
but the influences for good of the life just ended on earth shall not be
lost. The seeds scattered shall bring fruitage in other hearts, and yet
others, for all time.