AGED MOTHER PASSES ON
Full Life of Worthy Matron Closes Peacefully as Mrs. Miram Borah Reaches End of This Life.
Miriam Frances McLin, daughter of David P. and Agnes M. McLin was born in Wayne County, Illinois, Dec. 19, 1847, and departed this life Mar. 17, 1932; aged 84 years, 2 months and 27 days.
She was from one of the pioneer families of this community and was a great niece of Rev. David McLin, founder of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in southern Illinois, and for whom this Presbytery is named.
In 1863 she professed faith in Christ and joined the church at old Tom's Prairie, where she retained her membership until death. For almost 70 years she was devoted to the services of her Master and from the day she became a Christian until the end of her life she knew she was a child of God. She loved her church and never failed to take an active interest in everything that would advance the cause of her Savior. Twice in her life she helped to erect a new church building at Tom's Prairie, the first in 1868 and the present one in 1903.
For many years she was superintendent and a teacher in the Sunday School. She was a faithful worker in revivals and a constant helpmate to her husband, who for the past 56 years has been a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Her religious ideals were founded on love and reverence for the divine and faith was her guiding light.
On Nov. 1st, 1866 she was married to John W. Borah, and to this union were born seven children, of whom one daughter, Anna A., preceded her in death. She is survived by her aged companion, 6 children, 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, also one brother and one sister, who with her many other relatives and friends will mourn her passing.
Mother Borah has gone to dwell with Jesus for only recently she said, "during my life in Christ I have looked steadfastly upon the Cross and now as my eyes grow dim to earthly things the Cross grows nearer and brighter."
Funeral services were held at the C. P. (Cumberland Presbyterian) Church in Fairfield and were conducted by Rev. W. A. Cowgur of Burnt Prairie, assisted by Rev. Wright of the C. P. Church and Rev. Mapson of the First Presbyterian church. Interment in Tom's Prairie cemetery.
Full Life of Worthy Matron Closes Peacefully as Mrs. Miram Borah Reaches End of This Life.
Miriam Frances McLin, daughter of David P. and Agnes M. McLin was born in Wayne County, Illinois, Dec. 19, 1847, and departed this life Mar. 17, 1932; aged 84 years, 2 months and 27 days.
She was from one of the pioneer families of this community and was a great niece of Rev. David McLin, founder of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in southern Illinois, and for whom this Presbytery is named.
In 1863 she professed faith in Christ and joined the church at old Tom's Prairie, where she retained her membership until death. For almost 70 years she was devoted to the services of her Master and from the day she became a Christian until the end of her life she knew she was a child of God. She loved her church and never failed to take an active interest in everything that would advance the cause of her Savior. Twice in her life she helped to erect a new church building at Tom's Prairie, the first in 1868 and the present one in 1903.
For many years she was superintendent and a teacher in the Sunday School. She was a faithful worker in revivals and a constant helpmate to her husband, who for the past 56 years has been a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Her religious ideals were founded on love and reverence for the divine and faith was her guiding light.
On Nov. 1st, 1866 she was married to John W. Borah, and to this union were born seven children, of whom one daughter, Anna A., preceded her in death. She is survived by her aged companion, 6 children, 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, also one brother and one sister, who with her many other relatives and friends will mourn her passing.
Mother Borah has gone to dwell with Jesus for only recently she said, "during my life in Christ I have looked steadfastly upon the Cross and now as my eyes grow dim to earthly things the Cross grows nearer and brighter."
Funeral services were held at the C. P. (Cumberland Presbyterian) Church in Fairfield and were conducted by Rev. W. A. Cowgur of Burnt Prairie, assisted by Rev. Wright of the C. P. Church and Rev. Mapson of the First Presbyterian church. Interment in Tom's Prairie cemetery.
AGED MOTHER PASSES ON
Full Life of Worthy Matron Closes Peacefully as Mrs. Miram Borah Reaches End of This Life.
Miriam Frances McLin, daughter of David P. and Agnes M. McLin was born in Wayne County, Illinois, Dec. 19, 1847, and departed this life Mar. 17, 1932; aged 84 years, 2 months and 27 days.
She was from one of the pioneer families of this community and was a great niece of Rev. David McLin, founder of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in southern Illinois, and for whom this Presbytery is named.
In 1863 she professed faith in Christ and joined the church at old Tom's Prairie, where she retained her membership until death. For almost 70 years she was devoted to the services of her Master and from the day she became a Christian until the end of her life she knew she was a child of God. She loved her church and never failed to take an active interest in everything that would advance the cause of her Savior. Twice in her life she helped to erect a new church building at Tom's Prairie, the first in 1868 and the present one in 1903.
For many years she was superintendent and a teacher in the Sunday School. She was a faithful worker in revivals and a constant helpmate to her husband, who for the past 56 years has been a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Her religious ideals were founded on love and reverence for the divine and faith was her guiding light.
On Nov. 1st, 1866 she was married to John W. Borah, and to this union were born seven children, of whom one daughter, Anna A., preceded her in death. She is survived by her aged companion, 6 children, 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, also one brother and one sister, who with her many other relatives and friends will mourn her passing.
Mother Borah has gone to dwell with Jesus for only recently she said, "during my life in Christ I have looked steadfastly upon the Cross and now as my eyes grow dim to earthly things the Cross grows nearer and brighter."
Funeral services were held at the C. P. (Cumberland Presbyterian) Church in Fairfield and were conducted by Rev. W. A. Cowgur of Burnt Prairie, assisted by Rev. Wright of the C. P. Church and Rev. Mapson of the First Presbyterian church. Interment in Tom's Prairie cemetery.
Full Life of Worthy Matron Closes Peacefully as Mrs. Miram Borah Reaches End of This Life.
Miriam Frances McLin, daughter of David P. and Agnes M. McLin was born in Wayne County, Illinois, Dec. 19, 1847, and departed this life Mar. 17, 1932; aged 84 years, 2 months and 27 days.
She was from one of the pioneer families of this community and was a great niece of Rev. David McLin, founder of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in southern Illinois, and for whom this Presbytery is named.
In 1863 she professed faith in Christ and joined the church at old Tom's Prairie, where she retained her membership until death. For almost 70 years she was devoted to the services of her Master and from the day she became a Christian until the end of her life she knew she was a child of God. She loved her church and never failed to take an active interest in everything that would advance the cause of her Savior. Twice in her life she helped to erect a new church building at Tom's Prairie, the first in 1868 and the present one in 1903.
For many years she was superintendent and a teacher in the Sunday School. She was a faithful worker in revivals and a constant helpmate to her husband, who for the past 56 years has been a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Her religious ideals were founded on love and reverence for the divine and faith was her guiding light.
On Nov. 1st, 1866 she was married to John W. Borah, and to this union were born seven children, of whom one daughter, Anna A., preceded her in death. She is survived by her aged companion, 6 children, 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, also one brother and one sister, who with her many other relatives and friends will mourn her passing.
Mother Borah has gone to dwell with Jesus for only recently she said, "during my life in Christ I have looked steadfastly upon the Cross and now as my eyes grow dim to earthly things the Cross grows nearer and brighter."
Funeral services were held at the C. P. (Cumberland Presbyterian) Church in Fairfield and were conducted by Rev. W. A. Cowgur of Burnt Prairie, assisted by Rev. Wright of the C. P. Church and Rev. Mapson of the First Presbyterian church. Interment in Tom's Prairie cemetery.
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