Age 90, wife of J S Hunter, m/o Kate Miller
Last Monday evening, at the ripe old age of ninety years and nearly three months, Grandmother Hunter quietly passed to the reward for a long life of good deeds and earnest, faithful service of the Master. For several weeks it was known that life's sands were rapidly running down and that the record book of her life would soon be closed forever. But she did not shrink for a moment; her life's work was done, well done, and death was to her but the passing to a brighter life, and receiving her recompense of joy to last throughout eternity.
Mother Hunter's maiden name was Nancy Beatty. She was of Irish parentage, her father and mother, John and Mary Ann Beatty, being among the early settlers of Pughtown, Va., where on the 10th day of November 1806, mother Hunter was born. In 1813, when she was but a child of seven years, her parents moved to Waynesburg, Stark County, Ohio, when that country was scarcely more than an unbroken wilderness, inhabited mostly by hostile Indians. Her parents were a true type of the sturdy pioneer, and although surrounded by dangers and subject to privations of all kinds, hewed out for themselves a home from the dense forest, and laid the foundation for fortune and comfort in the future. Amid these primitive surroundings mother Hunter's childhood and young womanhood were passed.
At the age of 22, on the 23rd day of June 1828, she was united in marriage to Dr. John S. Hunter, a young physician of the village, with whom she afterward moved to Carrollton, O. To them were born seven children, Franklin, Henry E., Catharine, James L., John Chalmers, George B., and William A., four of whom are still living – Henry E., Catharine, Geo. B. and Wm. A.
The family came from Ohio in 1857, landing in Newton on the 7th day of May of that year. The writer, although but a mere lad, well remembers his first meeting with mother Hunter; how her sweet face, gentle manners and kindly, motherly was won his young heart completely, and from that day during all the years since, meeting and talking to her was ever a source of inspiration to him.
In August 1862, father Hunter died. Several years ago James L. passed away and J. Chalmers preceded his mother to the better land only a few months. The only daughter, Mrs. Kate Miller, has ever been the constant companion of her aged mother caring tenderly for her to the last moment. Besides her immediate family, mother Hunter leaves eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. J. Rice – deceased having been a devoted member of that denomination for over seventy years. The large number in attendance, notwithstanding the stormy weather, showed how highly the deceases was loved and esteemed by those who have known her longest and best.
The sermon, the music, the beautiful floral offerings were all appropriate and fitting to the occasion. ~ The Newton Record, Friday, February 12, 1897, Page 5, Column 5
Last Monday evening, at the ripe old age of ninety years and nearly three months, Grandmother Hunter quietly passed to the reward for a long life of good deeds and earnest, faithful service of the Master. For several weeks it was known that life's sands were rapidly running down and that the record book of her life would soon be closed forever. But she did not shrink for a moment; her life's work was done, well done, and death was to her but the passing to a brighter life, and receiving her recompense of joy to last throughout eternity.
Mother Hunter's maiden name was Nancy Beatty. She was of Irish parentage, her father and mother, John and Mary Ann Beatty, being among the early settlers of Pughtown, Va., where on the 10th day of November 1806, mother Hunter was born. In 1813, when she was but a child of seven years, her parents moved to Waynesburg, Stark County, Ohio, when that country was scarcely more than an unbroken wilderness, inhabited mostly by hostile Indians. Her parents were a true type of the sturdy pioneer, and although surrounded by dangers and subject to privations of all kinds, hewed out for themselves a home from the dense forest, and laid the foundation for fortune and comfort in the future. Amid these primitive surroundings mother Hunter's childhood and young womanhood were passed.
At the age of 22, on the 23rd day of June 1828, she was united in marriage to Dr. John S. Hunter, a young physician of the village, with whom she afterward moved to Carrollton, O. To them were born seven children, Franklin, Henry E., Catharine, James L., John Chalmers, George B., and William A., four of whom are still living – Henry E., Catharine, Geo. B. and Wm. A.
The family came from Ohio in 1857, landing in Newton on the 7th day of May of that year. The writer, although but a mere lad, well remembers his first meeting with mother Hunter; how her sweet face, gentle manners and kindly, motherly was won his young heart completely, and from that day during all the years since, meeting and talking to her was ever a source of inspiration to him.
In August 1862, father Hunter died. Several years ago James L. passed away and J. Chalmers preceded his mother to the better land only a few months. The only daughter, Mrs. Kate Miller, has ever been the constant companion of her aged mother caring tenderly for her to the last moment. Besides her immediate family, mother Hunter leaves eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. J. Rice – deceased having been a devoted member of that denomination for over seventy years. The large number in attendance, notwithstanding the stormy weather, showed how highly the deceases was loved and esteemed by those who have known her longest and best.
The sermon, the music, the beautiful floral offerings were all appropriate and fitting to the occasion. ~ The Newton Record, Friday, February 12, 1897, Page 5, Column 5
Age 90, wife of J S Hunter, m/o Kate Miller
Last Monday evening, at the ripe old age of ninety years and nearly three months, Grandmother Hunter quietly passed to the reward for a long life of good deeds and earnest, faithful service of the Master. For several weeks it was known that life's sands were rapidly running down and that the record book of her life would soon be closed forever. But she did not shrink for a moment; her life's work was done, well done, and death was to her but the passing to a brighter life, and receiving her recompense of joy to last throughout eternity.
Mother Hunter's maiden name was Nancy Beatty. She was of Irish parentage, her father and mother, John and Mary Ann Beatty, being among the early settlers of Pughtown, Va., where on the 10th day of November 1806, mother Hunter was born. In 1813, when she was but a child of seven years, her parents moved to Waynesburg, Stark County, Ohio, when that country was scarcely more than an unbroken wilderness, inhabited mostly by hostile Indians. Her parents were a true type of the sturdy pioneer, and although surrounded by dangers and subject to privations of all kinds, hewed out for themselves a home from the dense forest, and laid the foundation for fortune and comfort in the future. Amid these primitive surroundings mother Hunter's childhood and young womanhood were passed.
At the age of 22, on the 23rd day of June 1828, she was united in marriage to Dr. John S. Hunter, a young physician of the village, with whom she afterward moved to Carrollton, O. To them were born seven children, Franklin, Henry E., Catharine, James L., John Chalmers, George B., and William A., four of whom are still living – Henry E., Catharine, Geo. B. and Wm. A.
The family came from Ohio in 1857, landing in Newton on the 7th day of May of that year. The writer, although but a mere lad, well remembers his first meeting with mother Hunter; how her sweet face, gentle manners and kindly, motherly was won his young heart completely, and from that day during all the years since, meeting and talking to her was ever a source of inspiration to him.
In August 1862, father Hunter died. Several years ago James L. passed away and J. Chalmers preceded his mother to the better land only a few months. The only daughter, Mrs. Kate Miller, has ever been the constant companion of her aged mother caring tenderly for her to the last moment. Besides her immediate family, mother Hunter leaves eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. J. Rice – deceased having been a devoted member of that denomination for over seventy years. The large number in attendance, notwithstanding the stormy weather, showed how highly the deceases was loved and esteemed by those who have known her longest and best.
The sermon, the music, the beautiful floral offerings were all appropriate and fitting to the occasion. ~ The Newton Record, Friday, February 12, 1897, Page 5, Column 5
Last Monday evening, at the ripe old age of ninety years and nearly three months, Grandmother Hunter quietly passed to the reward for a long life of good deeds and earnest, faithful service of the Master. For several weeks it was known that life's sands were rapidly running down and that the record book of her life would soon be closed forever. But she did not shrink for a moment; her life's work was done, well done, and death was to her but the passing to a brighter life, and receiving her recompense of joy to last throughout eternity.
Mother Hunter's maiden name was Nancy Beatty. She was of Irish parentage, her father and mother, John and Mary Ann Beatty, being among the early settlers of Pughtown, Va., where on the 10th day of November 1806, mother Hunter was born. In 1813, when she was but a child of seven years, her parents moved to Waynesburg, Stark County, Ohio, when that country was scarcely more than an unbroken wilderness, inhabited mostly by hostile Indians. Her parents were a true type of the sturdy pioneer, and although surrounded by dangers and subject to privations of all kinds, hewed out for themselves a home from the dense forest, and laid the foundation for fortune and comfort in the future. Amid these primitive surroundings mother Hunter's childhood and young womanhood were passed.
At the age of 22, on the 23rd day of June 1828, she was united in marriage to Dr. John S. Hunter, a young physician of the village, with whom she afterward moved to Carrollton, O. To them were born seven children, Franklin, Henry E., Catharine, James L., John Chalmers, George B., and William A., four of whom are still living – Henry E., Catharine, Geo. B. and Wm. A.
The family came from Ohio in 1857, landing in Newton on the 7th day of May of that year. The writer, although but a mere lad, well remembers his first meeting with mother Hunter; how her sweet face, gentle manners and kindly, motherly was won his young heart completely, and from that day during all the years since, meeting and talking to her was ever a source of inspiration to him.
In August 1862, father Hunter died. Several years ago James L. passed away and J. Chalmers preceded his mother to the better land only a few months. The only daughter, Mrs. Kate Miller, has ever been the constant companion of her aged mother caring tenderly for her to the last moment. Besides her immediate family, mother Hunter leaves eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. J. Rice – deceased having been a devoted member of that denomination for over seventy years. The large number in attendance, notwithstanding the stormy weather, showed how highly the deceases was loved and esteemed by those who have known her longest and best.
The sermon, the music, the beautiful floral offerings were all appropriate and fitting to the occasion. ~ The Newton Record, Friday, February 12, 1897, Page 5, Column 5
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