Mary Westcott, 1797-1872

WESTCOTT

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 4/20/2009 at 18:15:04

Died, in Estherville, Iowa, on Thursday morning, February 8, 1872, Mrs. MARY WESTCOTT;
aged 75 years, 1 month and 10 days

The subject of this sketch, MRS. MARY WESTCOTT, was born [in 1797] in New York prior to the dawn of the 19th century. She became the worthy consort of ESECK WESTCOTT, who patriotically served his country during the war of 1812, and for the faithful service rendered by her husband in that memorable struggle she has been officially remembered by the government and was one of the very few remaining pensioners, whom this country now recognize as worthy of reward for being a legitimate representative of one of the patriots who defended the flag when our nation was, comparatively, in its infancy.

Mrs. W. was the mother of thirteen children; seven of whom survive her. Among those who are left to mourn the loss of the best of maternal guardians are GEORGE L. and LEROY WESTCOTT, and Mrs. G. M. HASKINS, of this place, all of whom have proved themselves worthy scions of a noble parentage.

In this slight tribute to the memory of a worthy matron we are impressed to add that she was a faithful wife, a fond and indulgent mother, a kind, benevolent neighbor and one whose Christian charity encompassed all who were worthy of a common brotherhood. Her departure for the summer-land was like her life, calm and peaceful and, "Sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, approached her grave like one who draws the drapery of her couch around her and lies down to pleasant dreams."

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 10, 1872.