Waverly Journal, July 25, 1930
Modesto Pioneer Resident Dies
Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allyn, Resident Since Before Village Was Founded, Died Saturday.
Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allyn, widow of the late Richard T. Allyn, died at her residence in Modesto at 9:30 Saturday morning, July 19, following an extended illness, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days. Mrs. Allyn was a pioneer resident of Modesto, she and Mr. Allyn having built the first house and gone to housekeeping on the site of the present village, and lived there continuously until her death.
Mrs. Allyn was the mother of Drs. Walter H. and Paul Allyn of his city, and was well known in the Waverly community.
Eliza Ellen, daughter of David and Frances Henderson, was born near Manchester, Ill., February 10, 1853 and there grew to young womanhood.
On May 21, 1873, she was united in marriage with Richard Thomas Allyn, and to this union were born seven children, five of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Fannie Pearl Crane of Carlinville; Drs. Walter H. and Paul Allyn, of Waverly; Mrs. Mabel Little, of East St. Louis; and Howard O. Allyn, of Modesto. Helen, the youngest daughter, died at the age of one year, and Mrs. Maude Redshaw met an untimely death at the age of 29 years in the Illinois Traction wreck near Staunton in 1910.
After the death of Dr. and Mrs. Redshaw, three of their children, Paul, Frank and Mabel came to live at the Allyn home where they received every care and attention that had been given to the sons and daughters.
Mrs. Allyn and her husband, the late Richard Thomas Allyn, who preceded her in death two years ago, located on the site of Modesto in 1873 and were therefore the first residents of that village.
In every act, every thought and every word, she exemplified the beautiful teaching of the Christian religion. As these good people mourn their loss, they are still greatly blessed in the abundance of happy memories which surround their loved one, which will be to them an unfailing source of comfort and blessing as the days come and go. Their lives have been enriched by her great love and beneficent influence which ever and always pointed to the true and the right. She radiated good cheer in the home so long brightened by her presence and her affectionate regard reached beyond her own family circle and her kindly disposition was shown to all who crossed her pathway. She was devoted to her friends and opened her heart and home to them at all times and greatly enjoyed their coming. Her genial, jovial nature enabled her to adapt herself to old and young while all who crossed her threshold were sure of a warm welcome and abundant hospitality.
When in the fullness of health and strength she was a ready helper in sickness or distress and when the weakness of life prevented active ministry, her sympathy found expression in unfailing interest and compassion for all in trouble of any kind.
Her Christian life was marked by an unwavering faith which deepened and strengthened with the passing years and has been beautifully manifested as the shadows of life's eventide gathered about her.
Sister Allyn has given to the world a noble, well-spent life and for such as she there is no death; we lay the tired body to rest in the silent tomb, but her spirit has been welcomed by the Master she loved and served and united with her loved ones gone before, for she lives and moves among the blest.
She burdened no one with her griefs, but was always anxious to do the kind and helpful thing for those about her and for the good of humanity. From out of this home and this community this gentle presence has passed leaving the sunshine of her life smothered in a present cloud of grief and bereavement. But none who knew her will lose the influence or forget the queenly grace of her personality or the saintly sweetness of her life.
After a most earnest and faithful life of Christian service she peacefully fell asleep at her home in Modesto at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning, July 19. 1930, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days.
She leaves to mourn her passing three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hodges, of Arlington, Texas; one brother, John Provine Henderson, of Roodhouse; one step-brother, Major Eugene Lane, of Lewiston, Montana; a step-mother, Mrs. Nancy Henderson, of Lewiston, Montana, and a number of more distant relatives and multitudeof friends.
Funeral services were held at the residence in Modesto at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. W. H. Groves of Petersburg, and a former pastor of the Christian church of Modesto, being the officiating minister.
Interment was in Waverly cemetery.
Modesto Pioneer Resident Dies
Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allyn, Resident Since Before Village Was Founded, Died Saturday.
Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allyn, widow of the late Richard T. Allyn, died at her residence in Modesto at 9:30 Saturday morning, July 19, following an extended illness, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days. Mrs. Allyn was a pioneer resident of Modesto, she and Mr. Allyn having built the first house and gone to housekeeping on the site of the present village, and lived there continuously until her death.
Mrs. Allyn was the mother of Drs. Walter H. and Paul Allyn of his city, and was well known in the Waverly community.
Eliza Ellen, daughter of David and Frances Henderson, was born near Manchester, Ill., February 10, 1853 and there grew to young womanhood.
On May 21, 1873, she was united in marriage with Richard Thomas Allyn, and to this union were born seven children, five of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Fannie Pearl Crane of Carlinville; Drs. Walter H. and Paul Allyn, of Waverly; Mrs. Mabel Little, of East St. Louis; and Howard O. Allyn, of Modesto. Helen, the youngest daughter, died at the age of one year, and Mrs. Maude Redshaw met an untimely death at the age of 29 years in the Illinois Traction wreck near Staunton in 1910.
After the death of Dr. and Mrs. Redshaw, three of their children, Paul, Frank and Mabel came to live at the Allyn home where they received every care and attention that had been given to the sons and daughters.
Mrs. Allyn and her husband, the late Richard Thomas Allyn, who preceded her in death two years ago, located on the site of Modesto in 1873 and were therefore the first residents of that village.
In every act, every thought and every word, she exemplified the beautiful teaching of the Christian religion. As these good people mourn their loss, they are still greatly blessed in the abundance of happy memories which surround their loved one, which will be to them an unfailing source of comfort and blessing as the days come and go. Their lives have been enriched by her great love and beneficent influence which ever and always pointed to the true and the right. She radiated good cheer in the home so long brightened by her presence and her affectionate regard reached beyond her own family circle and her kindly disposition was shown to all who crossed her pathway. She was devoted to her friends and opened her heart and home to them at all times and greatly enjoyed their coming. Her genial, jovial nature enabled her to adapt herself to old and young while all who crossed her threshold were sure of a warm welcome and abundant hospitality.
When in the fullness of health and strength she was a ready helper in sickness or distress and when the weakness of life prevented active ministry, her sympathy found expression in unfailing interest and compassion for all in trouble of any kind.
Her Christian life was marked by an unwavering faith which deepened and strengthened with the passing years and has been beautifully manifested as the shadows of life's eventide gathered about her.
Sister Allyn has given to the world a noble, well-spent life and for such as she there is no death; we lay the tired body to rest in the silent tomb, but her spirit has been welcomed by the Master she loved and served and united with her loved ones gone before, for she lives and moves among the blest.
She burdened no one with her griefs, but was always anxious to do the kind and helpful thing for those about her and for the good of humanity. From out of this home and this community this gentle presence has passed leaving the sunshine of her life smothered in a present cloud of grief and bereavement. But none who knew her will lose the influence or forget the queenly grace of her personality or the saintly sweetness of her life.
After a most earnest and faithful life of Christian service she peacefully fell asleep at her home in Modesto at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning, July 19. 1930, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days.
She leaves to mourn her passing three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hodges, of Arlington, Texas; one brother, John Provine Henderson, of Roodhouse; one step-brother, Major Eugene Lane, of Lewiston, Montana; a step-mother, Mrs. Nancy Henderson, of Lewiston, Montana, and a number of more distant relatives and multitudeof friends.
Funeral services were held at the residence in Modesto at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. W. H. Groves of Petersburg, and a former pastor of the Christian church of Modesto, being the officiating minister.
Interment was in Waverly cemetery.
Waverly Journal, July 25, 1930
Modesto Pioneer Resident Dies
Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allyn, Resident Since Before Village Was Founded, Died Saturday.
Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allyn, widow of the late Richard T. Allyn, died at her residence in Modesto at 9:30 Saturday morning, July 19, following an extended illness, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days. Mrs. Allyn was a pioneer resident of Modesto, she and Mr. Allyn having built the first house and gone to housekeeping on the site of the present village, and lived there continuously until her death.
Mrs. Allyn was the mother of Drs. Walter H. and Paul Allyn of his city, and was well known in the Waverly community.
Eliza Ellen, daughter of David and Frances Henderson, was born near Manchester, Ill., February 10, 1853 and there grew to young womanhood.
On May 21, 1873, she was united in marriage with Richard Thomas Allyn, and to this union were born seven children, five of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Fannie Pearl Crane of Carlinville; Drs. Walter H. and Paul Allyn, of Waverly; Mrs. Mabel Little, of East St. Louis; and Howard O. Allyn, of Modesto. Helen, the youngest daughter, died at the age of one year, and Mrs. Maude Redshaw met an untimely death at the age of 29 years in the Illinois Traction wreck near Staunton in 1910.
After the death of Dr. and Mrs. Redshaw, three of their children, Paul, Frank and Mabel came to live at the Allyn home where they received every care and attention that had been given to the sons and daughters.
Mrs. Allyn and her husband, the late Richard Thomas Allyn, who preceded her in death two years ago, located on the site of Modesto in 1873 and were therefore the first residents of that village.
In every act, every thought and every word, she exemplified the beautiful teaching of the Christian religion. As these good people mourn their loss, they are still greatly blessed in the abundance of happy memories which surround their loved one, which will be to them an unfailing source of comfort and blessing as the days come and go. Their lives have been enriched by her great love and beneficent influence which ever and always pointed to the true and the right. She radiated good cheer in the home so long brightened by her presence and her affectionate regard reached beyond her own family circle and her kindly disposition was shown to all who crossed her pathway. She was devoted to her friends and opened her heart and home to them at all times and greatly enjoyed their coming. Her genial, jovial nature enabled her to adapt herself to old and young while all who crossed her threshold were sure of a warm welcome and abundant hospitality.
When in the fullness of health and strength she was a ready helper in sickness or distress and when the weakness of life prevented active ministry, her sympathy found expression in unfailing interest and compassion for all in trouble of any kind.
Her Christian life was marked by an unwavering faith which deepened and strengthened with the passing years and has been beautifully manifested as the shadows of life's eventide gathered about her.
Sister Allyn has given to the world a noble, well-spent life and for such as she there is no death; we lay the tired body to rest in the silent tomb, but her spirit has been welcomed by the Master she loved and served and united with her loved ones gone before, for she lives and moves among the blest.
She burdened no one with her griefs, but was always anxious to do the kind and helpful thing for those about her and for the good of humanity. From out of this home and this community this gentle presence has passed leaving the sunshine of her life smothered in a present cloud of grief and bereavement. But none who knew her will lose the influence or forget the queenly grace of her personality or the saintly sweetness of her life.
After a most earnest and faithful life of Christian service she peacefully fell asleep at her home in Modesto at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning, July 19. 1930, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days.
She leaves to mourn her passing three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hodges, of Arlington, Texas; one brother, John Provine Henderson, of Roodhouse; one step-brother, Major Eugene Lane, of Lewiston, Montana; a step-mother, Mrs. Nancy Henderson, of Lewiston, Montana, and a number of more distant relatives and multitudeof friends.
Funeral services were held at the residence in Modesto at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. W. H. Groves of Petersburg, and a former pastor of the Christian church of Modesto, being the officiating minister.
Interment was in Waverly cemetery.
Modesto Pioneer Resident Dies
Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allyn, Resident Since Before Village Was Founded, Died Saturday.
Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allyn, widow of the late Richard T. Allyn, died at her residence in Modesto at 9:30 Saturday morning, July 19, following an extended illness, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days. Mrs. Allyn was a pioneer resident of Modesto, she and Mr. Allyn having built the first house and gone to housekeeping on the site of the present village, and lived there continuously until her death.
Mrs. Allyn was the mother of Drs. Walter H. and Paul Allyn of his city, and was well known in the Waverly community.
Eliza Ellen, daughter of David and Frances Henderson, was born near Manchester, Ill., February 10, 1853 and there grew to young womanhood.
On May 21, 1873, she was united in marriage with Richard Thomas Allyn, and to this union were born seven children, five of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Fannie Pearl Crane of Carlinville; Drs. Walter H. and Paul Allyn, of Waverly; Mrs. Mabel Little, of East St. Louis; and Howard O. Allyn, of Modesto. Helen, the youngest daughter, died at the age of one year, and Mrs. Maude Redshaw met an untimely death at the age of 29 years in the Illinois Traction wreck near Staunton in 1910.
After the death of Dr. and Mrs. Redshaw, three of their children, Paul, Frank and Mabel came to live at the Allyn home where they received every care and attention that had been given to the sons and daughters.
Mrs. Allyn and her husband, the late Richard Thomas Allyn, who preceded her in death two years ago, located on the site of Modesto in 1873 and were therefore the first residents of that village.
In every act, every thought and every word, she exemplified the beautiful teaching of the Christian religion. As these good people mourn their loss, they are still greatly blessed in the abundance of happy memories which surround their loved one, which will be to them an unfailing source of comfort and blessing as the days come and go. Their lives have been enriched by her great love and beneficent influence which ever and always pointed to the true and the right. She radiated good cheer in the home so long brightened by her presence and her affectionate regard reached beyond her own family circle and her kindly disposition was shown to all who crossed her pathway. She was devoted to her friends and opened her heart and home to them at all times and greatly enjoyed their coming. Her genial, jovial nature enabled her to adapt herself to old and young while all who crossed her threshold were sure of a warm welcome and abundant hospitality.
When in the fullness of health and strength she was a ready helper in sickness or distress and when the weakness of life prevented active ministry, her sympathy found expression in unfailing interest and compassion for all in trouble of any kind.
Her Christian life was marked by an unwavering faith which deepened and strengthened with the passing years and has been beautifully manifested as the shadows of life's eventide gathered about her.
Sister Allyn has given to the world a noble, well-spent life and for such as she there is no death; we lay the tired body to rest in the silent tomb, but her spirit has been welcomed by the Master she loved and served and united with her loved ones gone before, for she lives and moves among the blest.
She burdened no one with her griefs, but was always anxious to do the kind and helpful thing for those about her and for the good of humanity. From out of this home and this community this gentle presence has passed leaving the sunshine of her life smothered in a present cloud of grief and bereavement. But none who knew her will lose the influence or forget the queenly grace of her personality or the saintly sweetness of her life.
After a most earnest and faithful life of Christian service she peacefully fell asleep at her home in Modesto at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning, July 19. 1930, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days.
She leaves to mourn her passing three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hodges, of Arlington, Texas; one brother, John Provine Henderson, of Roodhouse; one step-brother, Major Eugene Lane, of Lewiston, Montana; a step-mother, Mrs. Nancy Henderson, of Lewiston, Montana, and a number of more distant relatives and multitudeof friends.
Funeral services were held at the residence in Modesto at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. W. H. Groves of Petersburg, and a former pastor of the Christian church of Modesto, being the officiating minister.
Interment was in Waverly cemetery.
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