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- Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, April 4, 1878 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - Jones - At her residence in New Haven, New York, March 18th, 1878, after a brief but painful illness of one week, Frances, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Avery Griffin, of Mexico, and wife of Mr. Elbridge W. Jones, aged 32 years. The deceased was born in the town of Richland; was married at the age of twenty-two; became the mother of three interesting boys, two of whom still survive to lament more keenly in mature years their irreparable loss. Being rational only at intervals it is impossible to know the extent of her sufferings. The prompt attendance of physicians and efforts of affectionate friends and neighbors all proved unavailing. The sympathy of the entire community in connection with the bereavement and obsequies called forth the deepest gratitude from the deeply afflicted husband. Quite a number of friends besides the father, mother and mother-in-law of the deceased, witnessed the extinguishment of the vital spark. By request of friends, Rev. W. C. Johnson made a brief address and offered prayer as we all stood in the presence of death. The funeral service was one of marked interest. Gathering at the residence, remarks and prayer were offered by the before mentioned, W. C. Johnson, and a large number of the neighbors accompanied to the house of the parents of the deceased, in Mexico. The discourse was delivered by Rev. J. H. McGahen from John vii, 46, "Never man spoke like this pain." Thus we followed to an early grave the young mother, the faithful wife, the beloved daughter and the earnest friend. COM.
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Abt 1846 - 1878 (32 years)