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Mrs. James Porterfield
Died, on last Monday night, Mrs. Porterfield, wife of James Porterfield, of this
place. It will be remembered that her sister, Mrs. Ben Watkins, departed this
life only a few short weeks ago. It is quite a shock to the aged mother. Mr.
Porterfield’s other wife died just something over two years ago. We extend our
heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved husband and friends.
The Jackson Herald, Maysville socials,
Aug. 10, 1894
Rebecca Watkins
It is with sadness we write of the death of a dear friend and cousin, Mrs.
Rebecca Watkins, wife of B. M. Watkins. She died in Maysville, where she had
gone on a visit, and was never able to return to her home in the country.
Dear cousin—her sufferings are over; it gladdens our hearts to know that she is
at rest, and done with the sufferings and trials of this world. No one could
have borne their afflictions more patiently than Beckie did. She never uttered
a word of complaint. We know that all was done for her that could be done by
the physicians. She was a daughter of Uncle Shade and Aunt Annie Dean, of
Jackson
County.
She was born Nov. 6, 1851, and had been a member of the church since she was 13
years old; first joined the Baptist Church, and after she married, joined the
Methodist church her husband belonged to. She was gentle, pious and loved by
all who knew her. She told her friends she was ready and willing to go at God’s
call…. Bessie Anderson
The Jackson Herald, Aug. 10, 1894
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