Decatur County Journal

May ll, l905

ISABEL NEWLAND was born in Tyler County, West Virginia, July 24, l822,

and died at the home of her daughter, MRS. K. FAIRALL, near Weldon,

April 29, l905, aged 82 years, 9 months and 5 days. She was united in

marriage to WILLIAM H. PRIEST, July l4, l844. To this union eleven

children were born, six sons and five daughters; one son and one

daughter, preceding the mother to the better land. The father died

April l0, l896.

Mother PRIEST left to mourn her death, 49 grandchildren and 22 great

grandchildren. For 57 years she has been a consistent and faithful

member of the Christian Church. Her last words were, "I am ready to go,

let death come when it will." The funeral services were held in the

Christian Church in this city on Monday, May lst at l p.m., Elder

Hubbell having charge of the services. Interment occurred in the Leon

Cemetery.

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September 8, 200l