Williamson, Elseph (Gillan) died 1880

WILLIAMSON, RAGAN, GILLEN, GILLAN

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 1/13/2013 at 10:38:10

Postville Review, Sat., 17 Jan. 1880.

DIED- In Postville, Iowa, Jan. 15th, 1880. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E. Ragan - Mrs. Jas. Williamson, in her 63d year.

How very uncertain is life; to-day we are, and to-morrow the oblong clay colored mound, or the marble slab in the city of the dead is all that marks the last resting place of the animated form of yesterday.

But once had the flowers blossomed and faded on the grave of her late companion ere the Angel of Death beckoned to her from the farther shore and in the fullness of her christian hope she heroically responded "Lo I am prepared."

Conscious to the last, she took an affectionate farewell of the loved ones of her family. She was kind and generous to a fault. Over her frailties let us gently drop the mantle of charity, and cherish her memory only as a loving mother, a devoted wife and to those she loved, a true friend.

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Added by Allamakee co. coordinator 1/13/2013:
The obit of James Williamson (1810-1879) says he was married to "Mrs. E. Gillen". The 1870 US Census, Grand Meadow twp. Clayton co. Iowa enumerates James Williamson (age 69, b. Scotland) and his wife Elseph. An 18 y/o female, Margaret Gillan is living in the household. She is more than likely Elseph's daughter.