Michigan Death Certificate
Mrs. Ellen E. Wilson, the able and efficient Secretary of the Union Benevolent Association, of Grand Rapids, was born in this city in 1844, and is a daughter of A. B. Turner, proprietor and editor of Grand Rapids Eagle. Mrs. Wilson was reared amid all the comforts and luxuries that adorn and embellish a cultivated and refined family and society, and when developing in the more mature joys of pure womanhood, Was led to the altar by Tileston A., only son of C. C. Comstock, of Grand Rapids, and a young man possessing more than ordinary accomplishments. Five short years of wedded life passed over their heads, and the Reaper of Death laid low the form of the beloved husband. Tileston A. Comstock loved life, but be was not afraid to die. He lived a pure, noble and unselfish life, and died a Christian hero. Mrs. Comstock subsequently married Robert Wilson, and a few years after suffered the loss of a second companion in the path through life. Twice widowed, but possessing a nobleness of character, will and energy second to none, Mrs. Wilson resolved to devote a portion of her life to the poor and needy. During the great Chicago fire she became interested in benevolent work, and lent the sufferers such aid as was within her power. The same year Mrs. Wilson became connected with the Union Benevolent Association, of Grand Rapids, and in 1874, became Secretary pro tempore. Two years later she was elected permanent Secretary, which position she has since filled. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of rare accomplishments; is endowed with a strong, clear mind, a bright, intelligent expression, and above all, a kind and loving disposition, which characterized the true Christian woman.
Mrs. Ellen E. Wilson, the able and efficient Secretary of the Union Benevolent Association, of Grand Rapids, was born in this city in 1844, and is a daughter of A. B. Turner, proprietor and editor of Grand Rapids Eagle. Mrs. Wilson was reared amid all the comforts and luxuries that adorn and embellish a cultivated and refined family and society, and when developing in the more mature joys of pure womanhood, Was led to the altar by Tileston A., only son of C. C. Comstock, of Grand Rapids, and a young man possessing more than ordinary accomplishments. Five short years of wedded life passed over their heads, and the Reaper of Death laid low the form of the beloved husband. Tileston A. Comstock loved life, but be was not afraid to die. He lived a pure, noble and unselfish life, and died a Christian hero. Mrs. Comstock subsequently married Robert Wilson, and a few years after suffered the loss of a second companion in the path through life. Twice widowed, but possessing a nobleness of character, will and energy second to none, Mrs. Wilson resolved to devote a portion of her life to the poor and needy. During the great Chicago fire she became interested in benevolent work, and lent the sufferers such aid as was within her power. The same year Mrs. Wilson became connected with the Union Benevolent Association, of Grand Rapids, and in 1874, became Secretary pro tempore. Two years later she was elected permanent Secretary, which position she has since filled. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of rare accomplishments; is endowed with a strong, clear mind, a bright, intelligent expression, and above all, a kind and loving disposition, which characterized the true Christian woman.
Michigan Death Certificate
Mrs. Ellen E. Wilson, the able and efficient Secretary of the Union Benevolent Association, of Grand Rapids, was born in this city in 1844, and is a daughter of A. B. Turner, proprietor and editor of Grand Rapids Eagle. Mrs. Wilson was reared amid all the comforts and luxuries that adorn and embellish a cultivated and refined family and society, and when developing in the more mature joys of pure womanhood, Was led to the altar by Tileston A., only son of C. C. Comstock, of Grand Rapids, and a young man possessing more than ordinary accomplishments. Five short years of wedded life passed over their heads, and the Reaper of Death laid low the form of the beloved husband. Tileston A. Comstock loved life, but be was not afraid to die. He lived a pure, noble and unselfish life, and died a Christian hero. Mrs. Comstock subsequently married Robert Wilson, and a few years after suffered the loss of a second companion in the path through life. Twice widowed, but possessing a nobleness of character, will and energy second to none, Mrs. Wilson resolved to devote a portion of her life to the poor and needy. During the great Chicago fire she became interested in benevolent work, and lent the sufferers such aid as was within her power. The same year Mrs. Wilson became connected with the Union Benevolent Association, of Grand Rapids, and in 1874, became Secretary pro tempore. Two years later she was elected permanent Secretary, which position she has since filled. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of rare accomplishments; is endowed with a strong, clear mind, a bright, intelligent expression, and above all, a kind and loving disposition, which characterized the true Christian woman.
Mrs. Ellen E. Wilson, the able and efficient Secretary of the Union Benevolent Association, of Grand Rapids, was born in this city in 1844, and is a daughter of A. B. Turner, proprietor and editor of Grand Rapids Eagle. Mrs. Wilson was reared amid all the comforts and luxuries that adorn and embellish a cultivated and refined family and society, and when developing in the more mature joys of pure womanhood, Was led to the altar by Tileston A., only son of C. C. Comstock, of Grand Rapids, and a young man possessing more than ordinary accomplishments. Five short years of wedded life passed over their heads, and the Reaper of Death laid low the form of the beloved husband. Tileston A. Comstock loved life, but be was not afraid to die. He lived a pure, noble and unselfish life, and died a Christian hero. Mrs. Comstock subsequently married Robert Wilson, and a few years after suffered the loss of a second companion in the path through life. Twice widowed, but possessing a nobleness of character, will and energy second to none, Mrs. Wilson resolved to devote a portion of her life to the poor and needy. During the great Chicago fire she became interested in benevolent work, and lent the sufferers such aid as was within her power. The same year Mrs. Wilson became connected with the Union Benevolent Association, of Grand Rapids, and in 1874, became Secretary pro tempore. Two years later she was elected permanent Secretary, which position she has since filled. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of rare accomplishments; is endowed with a strong, clear mind, a bright, intelligent expression, and above all, a kind and loving disposition, which characterized the true Christian woman.
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Service date: 04/17/1918
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