Obituary: Rock County, Wisconsin: Jane Osborn BARNARD ************************************************************************ Submitted by Ruth Ann Montgomery, June 2005 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ Mrs. Elliott D. Barnard, one of the well-known early settlers of this vicinity, passed away at her home on East Main Street, Saturday evening, Feb. 20, at 6:35, aged 85 years. Mrs. Barnard, whose maiden name was Miss Jane Osborn, was born near Belleville, Canada, Aug 10, 1840. She was the daughter of James and Louisa Osborn and was the oldest of seven children: two died in infancy, Louisa died at the age of 16, Martha, wife of Thomas Hutson, of Edgerton, died several years ago, while James Osborn died in June 1918; there now remains but one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Mabie, of Rockford, Ill. The deceased came to Wisconsin in 1866. On April 19, 1874, she was united in marriage to Elliott D. Barnard, and they lived on their farm 4 miles east of Evansville until in 1880 when the family located in this city. In 1882 they moved into the home where she died on East Main Street. Mr. Barnard preceded her to the land beyond on Nov. 5, 1909. Mrs. Barnard leaves two daughters, Mrs. Blanche West of this city, and Mrs. Bertha Lees of Minneapolis. She also leaves four step-children: Mrs. Emma Rogers, Shasta E. Barnard, Charles D. Barnard, of this city, and Mrs. Maud Palmer of Janesville. One step-daughter, Mrs. Flora Sperry, died Dec. 8, 1925. At the age of seven years, Mrs. Barnard united with the Methodist Episcopal church and has ever since been a devoted member. Her illness which was long and painful, was borne with Christian fortitude, and after days and nights of suffering she fell asleep in Jesus, with perfect assurance of a happy home on the ever-green shore. She was of a retiring disposition, leading a quiet, peaceful life: she was a good motherly friend to all, and was loved by her neighbors, and will be missed by both young and old. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The funeral services were held at the late home on Monday afternoon, at 2:30, Rev. O. W. Smith gave a fine talk, first reading most of the 14th chapter of John, and his words following the scriptural reading related to the first few verses of the chapter. Rev. Smith officiated in the absence of the local Methodist Pastor, Rev. G. C. Sanderson, who this week is receiving his degree from the University of Wisconsin. The burial took place in the family lot in Maple Hill cemetery. The pall bearers were Claude and Monte Rogers, Curt Pierce, Lloyd Hubbard, Ben Griffeth, and Allie Carpenter. Those from away attending the funeral services were: Mrs. Bertha Lees of Minneapolis; Mrs. Elizabeth Mabie, Miss Hazel Mabie, Mrs. W. Arendsee, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mabie, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jacobsen, all of Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Maud Palmer, Orrie Palmer and son, Miss Maud Barnard, all of Janesville; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Clark, and Oliver Mabie of Edgerton. March 4, 1926, p. 4, col. 3, Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin