Daughter of Nathan Jeffords; married Peter Price 1809.
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"Rush In Retrospective…Town of River, Rushes and Reeds"
“In September 1883, Mrs. Rebecca Price, daughter of Nathan Jeffords, pioneer, settler, and widow of Judge Peter Price, attained the venerable age of ninety-two. The birthday was celebrated at the home of Thomas J. Jefferds, a relative (her cousin). The following acrostic was composed by Mrs. Jeffords. Melancholy in tone it reveals the somewhat subdued outlook considered appropriate to the occasion.
‘ Roll on ye wheels of Time. Bear me
Even to the golden gate,
Beyond this life I've naught to fear,
Even wishing now not long to wait.
Could I but meet those loved ones there,
Know and be known by them again
A heavenly boon 'twould be to die;
Hear them once more repeat my name.
Pleasures of life are naught to me,
Rest and peace is my greatest aim.
I'm tired of vain and frivolous things,
Cares of this life, sorrow and pain.
Everlasting life will be my future gain.’ Thanks for clarifying. Lari Pallas
Contributor: LARI
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"Rush In Retrospective…Town of River, Rushes and Reeds"
“In September 1883, Mrs. Rebecca Price, daughter of Nathan Jeffords, pioneer, settler, and widow of Judge Peter Price, attained the venerable age of ninety-two. The birthday was celebrated at the home of Thomas J. Jefferds, a relative (her cousin). The following acrostic was composed by Mrs. Jeffords. Melancholy in tone it reveals the somewhat subdued outlook considered appropriate to the occasion.
‘ Roll on ye wheels of Time. Bear me
Even to the golden gate,
Beyond this life I've naught to fear,
Even wishing now not long to wait.
Could I but meet those loved ones there,
Know and be known by them again
A heavenly boon 'twould be to die;
Hear them once more repeat my name.
Pleasures of life are naught to me,
Rest and peace is my greatest aim.
I'm tired of vain and frivolous things,
Cares of this life, sorrow and pain.
Everlasting life will be my future gain.’ Thanks for clarifying. Lari Pallas
Contributor: LARI
Daughter of Nathan Jeffords; married Peter Price 1809.
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"Rush In Retrospective…Town of River, Rushes and Reeds"
“In September 1883, Mrs. Rebecca Price, daughter of Nathan Jeffords, pioneer, settler, and widow of Judge Peter Price, attained the venerable age of ninety-two. The birthday was celebrated at the home of Thomas J. Jefferds, a relative (her cousin). The following acrostic was composed by Mrs. Jeffords. Melancholy in tone it reveals the somewhat subdued outlook considered appropriate to the occasion.
‘ Roll on ye wheels of Time. Bear me
Even to the golden gate,
Beyond this life I've naught to fear,
Even wishing now not long to wait.
Could I but meet those loved ones there,
Know and be known by them again
A heavenly boon 'twould be to die;
Hear them once more repeat my name.
Pleasures of life are naught to me,
Rest and peace is my greatest aim.
I'm tired of vain and frivolous things,
Cares of this life, sorrow and pain.
Everlasting life will be my future gain.’ Thanks for clarifying. Lari Pallas
Contributor: LARI
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"Rush In Retrospective…Town of River, Rushes and Reeds"
“In September 1883, Mrs. Rebecca Price, daughter of Nathan Jeffords, pioneer, settler, and widow of Judge Peter Price, attained the venerable age of ninety-two. The birthday was celebrated at the home of Thomas J. Jefferds, a relative (her cousin). The following acrostic was composed by Mrs. Jeffords. Melancholy in tone it reveals the somewhat subdued outlook considered appropriate to the occasion.
‘ Roll on ye wheels of Time. Bear me
Even to the golden gate,
Beyond this life I've naught to fear,
Even wishing now not long to wait.
Could I but meet those loved ones there,
Know and be known by them again
A heavenly boon 'twould be to die;
Hear them once more repeat my name.
Pleasures of life are naught to me,
Rest and peace is my greatest aim.
I'm tired of vain and frivolous things,
Cares of this life, sorrow and pain.
Everlasting life will be my future gain.’ Thanks for clarifying. Lari Pallas
Contributor: LARI
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