Obituary
Richard Mounts, third child of James and Elizabeth Mullan Mounts, was born April 8, 1846 near Washington, Pennsylvania. He passed away December 21, 1937 at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 13 days.
At an early age he became a member of the Presbyterian Church at Washington.
On November 8, 1871 he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Robison. She preceded him in death October 12, 1903.
He had been in poor health for several years but he bore his lot with patience and courage. He was ready and willing to go.
Five sisters and four brothers have preceded him in death.
He leaves behind, one brother Thomas Mounts of New Philadelphia, ; a sister Mrs. Nancy Ballard, of Salem, Oregon; several nieces and nephews, besides a host of friends.
Sunset and Evening Star,
and one clear call for me;
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of his niece at New Philadelphia by the Rev. William Shirley. Ingterment was in the Beech Grove Cemetery.
Obituary
Richard Mounts, third child of James and Elizabeth Mullan Mounts, was born April 8, 1846 near Washington, Pennsylvania. He passed away December 21, 1937 at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 13 days.
At an early age he became a member of the Presbyterian Church at Washington.
On November 8, 1871 he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Robison. She preceded him in death October 12, 1903.
He had been in poor health for several years but he bore his lot with patience and courage. He was ready and willing to go.
Five sisters and four brothers have preceded him in death.
He leaves behind, one brother Thomas Mounts of New Philadelphia, ; a sister Mrs. Nancy Ballard, of Salem, Oregon; several nieces and nephews, besides a host of friends.
Sunset and Evening Star,
and one clear call for me;
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of his niece at New Philadelphia by the Rev. William Shirley. Ingterment was in the Beech Grove Cemetery.
Family Members
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Elizabeth Jane Mounts McCollum
1842–1906
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Martha Ann Mounts Parker
1844–1918
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Mary Elizabeth Bryson "Mollie" Mounts Robison
1848–1912
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William Henry Mounts
1850–1934
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James Mounts Jr
1852–1929
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Sarah Ellen Mounts Jenkins
1854–1922
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Nancy Maria Mounts Ballard
1856–1945
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Margaret Isabelle Mounts Baker
1858–1936
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Francis Morton "Frank" Mounts
1861–1936
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Thomas Bryson Mounts
1863–1948
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Archibald Mullan Mounts
1865–1936
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