Benjamin, Lizzie
1849-1932 New Lisbon Obituary
Hold
Last Rites for New Lisbon Resident
Deceased
Was Native of Scotland---
Came
to America When a Small Child
New Lisbon, July 29---Mrs. Lizzie Benjamin, widow of
William G. Benjamin, passed away Tuesday morning, after many months
illness.
She was born in Scotland, September 26, 1849, a
daughter of William Renwick and Janette Davidson. The family came to
America when she was a small child. About 60 years ago she married
William Grose Benjamin. Most of their married life was passed on a
farm near New Lisbon Center. Since the death of Mr. Benjamin,
January 19, 1920, she had resided with her brother.
Mrs. Benjamin was from girlhood a faithful and
devoted member of the Baptist church at New Lisbon Center, a woman of
noble mind and unblemished character, always thoughtful of others in
times of sickness and sorrow.
Surviving are two brothers, John Renwick and George
Renwick of New Lisbon and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral was held at her late home Thursday
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. Stanley Moody, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, officiated.
Interment was in the family plot in Butternut Valley
cemetery at Brick Schoolhouse.
Mrs.
Benjamin Dies
New Lisbon, July 26---Mrs. Lizzie (Renwick)
Benjamin, 82, widow of William Benjamin, died about 9 o'clock this
morning at the home of her brother, George Renwick. Death followed a
long illness caused by heart and Bright's disease. The funeral will
be held at 1:30 Thursday from the home, with burial in the Brick
Schoolhouse cemetery.
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