Elgin Courier - March 17, 1910
Mrs. Martha Gresham
Mrs. Martha Gresham was born in Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, October 24, 1824, died March 5, 1910, in Yoakum at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sandifer. She was buried March 6, 1910 in Elgin, her old home. The large crowd in attendance at the funeral was an evidence of the great respect in which she was held here.
She was married to Mr. Joseph Gresham in 1848; to this union were born five children. Mrs. Sandifer of Yoakum, Mrs. Anna Blair of Lampasas, Mr. Ben Gresham of Smithville and Mr. John Gresham of Bastrop County. They all feel keenly the loss of a loving mother.
She moved to Texas in 1854, was left a widow in 1861. She was converted when very young, at the age of fourteen, joined the Methodist church and lived a faithful and consistent member until called away. She loved her church and was ever ready to do work for the Master. She was for years a teacher in the Sunday school and a subscriber to the Christian Advocate.
Her house was the preachers' home and many a weary, itinerant found rest, cheer and comfort in her hospitable home.
At the oldtime camp meetings "Aunt Martha" was always there with her tent and a hearty welcome for all. The good she has accomplished in this, her quiet way, eternity alone can reveal. Her work is done and faithfully done. She has received her crown and stands with beckoning hand, awaiting her loved ones.
May we all so live that in the "sweet bye and bye" we may meet her where parting will be no more. M.O.
Mrs. Martha Gresham
Mrs. Martha Gresham was born in Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, October 24, 1824, died March 5, 1910, in Yoakum at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sandifer. She was buried March 6, 1910 in Elgin, her old home. The large crowd in attendance at the funeral was an evidence of the great respect in which she was held here.
She was married to Mr. Joseph Gresham in 1848; to this union were born five children. Mrs. Sandifer of Yoakum, Mrs. Anna Blair of Lampasas, Mr. Ben Gresham of Smithville and Mr. John Gresham of Bastrop County. They all feel keenly the loss of a loving mother.
She moved to Texas in 1854, was left a widow in 1861. She was converted when very young, at the age of fourteen, joined the Methodist church and lived a faithful and consistent member until called away. She loved her church and was ever ready to do work for the Master. She was for years a teacher in the Sunday school and a subscriber to the Christian Advocate.
Her house was the preachers' home and many a weary, itinerant found rest, cheer and comfort in her hospitable home.
At the oldtime camp meetings "Aunt Martha" was always there with her tent and a hearty welcome for all. The good she has accomplished in this, her quiet way, eternity alone can reveal. Her work is done and faithfully done. She has received her crown and stands with beckoning hand, awaiting her loved ones.
May we all so live that in the "sweet bye and bye" we may meet her where parting will be no more. M.O.
Elgin Courier - March 17, 1910
Mrs. Martha Gresham
Mrs. Martha Gresham was born in Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, October 24, 1824, died March 5, 1910, in Yoakum at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sandifer. She was buried March 6, 1910 in Elgin, her old home. The large crowd in attendance at the funeral was an evidence of the great respect in which she was held here.
She was married to Mr. Joseph Gresham in 1848; to this union were born five children. Mrs. Sandifer of Yoakum, Mrs. Anna Blair of Lampasas, Mr. Ben Gresham of Smithville and Mr. John Gresham of Bastrop County. They all feel keenly the loss of a loving mother.
She moved to Texas in 1854, was left a widow in 1861. She was converted when very young, at the age of fourteen, joined the Methodist church and lived a faithful and consistent member until called away. She loved her church and was ever ready to do work for the Master. She was for years a teacher in the Sunday school and a subscriber to the Christian Advocate.
Her house was the preachers' home and many a weary, itinerant found rest, cheer and comfort in her hospitable home.
At the oldtime camp meetings "Aunt Martha" was always there with her tent and a hearty welcome for all. The good she has accomplished in this, her quiet way, eternity alone can reveal. Her work is done and faithfully done. She has received her crown and stands with beckoning hand, awaiting her loved ones.
May we all so live that in the "sweet bye and bye" we may meet her where parting will be no more. M.O.
Mrs. Martha Gresham
Mrs. Martha Gresham was born in Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, October 24, 1824, died March 5, 1910, in Yoakum at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sandifer. She was buried March 6, 1910 in Elgin, her old home. The large crowd in attendance at the funeral was an evidence of the great respect in which she was held here.
She was married to Mr. Joseph Gresham in 1848; to this union were born five children. Mrs. Sandifer of Yoakum, Mrs. Anna Blair of Lampasas, Mr. Ben Gresham of Smithville and Mr. John Gresham of Bastrop County. They all feel keenly the loss of a loving mother.
She moved to Texas in 1854, was left a widow in 1861. She was converted when very young, at the age of fourteen, joined the Methodist church and lived a faithful and consistent member until called away. She loved her church and was ever ready to do work for the Master. She was for years a teacher in the Sunday school and a subscriber to the Christian Advocate.
Her house was the preachers' home and many a weary, itinerant found rest, cheer and comfort in her hospitable home.
At the oldtime camp meetings "Aunt Martha" was always there with her tent and a hearty welcome for all. The good she has accomplished in this, her quiet way, eternity alone can reveal. Her work is done and faithfully done. She has received her crown and stands with beckoning hand, awaiting her loved ones.
May we all so live that in the "sweet bye and bye" we may meet her where parting will be no more. M.O.
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