My wife died on December 31, 1907. She was born October 2, 1830. On June 6, 1844, she and I were married. On April 3, 1859, we were buried with the Lord in baptism, and from that day till her death she tried to live a Christian life. She was a devoted wife. To us were born four children-one son and three daughters. They were both married and devoted members of the Church of Christ. Two daughters are still living-one, the wife of R.H. Godwin, living in Butler County, Missouri. The other, the wife of T.J. Dawney of Hohenwald, Tennessee. They are left to mourn their loss but they consider their loss her eternal gain. She lived for the good of others. Those in need always found a friend in her. Few times in forty eight years did she fail to worship on the Lord's day. She was a dear lover of the Bible and read it more or less every day when she had the opportunity. She generally read the New Testament two or three times a year. All her children obeyed the gospel when they were young, and nearly all her grandchildren that are old enough are members of the Church of Christ. She was truly a devoted wife and helpmate to me. While I was away preaching the gospel, she was at home trying to take care of what we had and this continued for about forty six years and always encouraged me to meet all my appointments. My rule was, when I came home from a preaching tour, to lay off my preaching clothes and go to the shop or farm and work until I started again, and by this means maid a living with what the breathern gave me. I fully believe the Lord called her to the heavenly rest. E.A. Land. Gospel Advocate. June 11, 1908. page 378.
My wife died on December 31, 1907. She was born October 2, 1830. On June 6, 1844, she and I were married. On April 3, 1859, we were buried with the Lord in baptism, and from that day till her death she tried to live a Christian life. She was a devoted wife. To us were born four children-one son and three daughters. They were both married and devoted members of the Church of Christ. Two daughters are still living-one, the wife of R.H. Godwin, living in Butler County, Missouri. The other, the wife of T.J. Dawney of Hohenwald, Tennessee. They are left to mourn their loss but they consider their loss her eternal gain. She lived for the good of others. Those in need always found a friend in her. Few times in forty eight years did she fail to worship on the Lord's day. She was a dear lover of the Bible and read it more or less every day when she had the opportunity. She generally read the New Testament two or three times a year. All her children obeyed the gospel when they were young, and nearly all her grandchildren that are old enough are members of the Church of Christ. She was truly a devoted wife and helpmate to me. While I was away preaching the gospel, she was at home trying to take care of what we had and this continued for about forty six years and always encouraged me to meet all my appointments. My rule was, when I came home from a preaching tour, to lay off my preaching clothes and go to the shop or farm and work until I started again, and by this means maid a living with what the breathern gave me. I fully believe the Lord called her to the heavenly rest. E.A. Land. Gospel Advocate. June 11, 1908. page 378.
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