MRS. ELIZABETH COSSITT
Mrs.
Elizabeth Cossitt, widow of Dr. H. De La Cossitt, died at her home in
West Salem township, Saturday, October 17, 15 noon, aged 65 years, 7
months and 16 days.
She was born in Salem township, March 1,
1831, where the early part of her life was spent. Her parents were
William and Margaret McClimans, she being the eldest. Her mother died
when she was six years old. She was married to Dr. H. De La Cossitt,
July 22, 1858, and resided in West Salem continuously. Her parents were
Seceders and she received a Christian training, which she followed
conscientiously throughout life, being a member of the United
Presbyterian church of Greenville, for almost 50 years, where she was
found every Sabbath morning when it was possible.
Mrs. Cossitt
was a friend of higher education, sacrificing many pleasures and
privileges to prepare those following her for a successful battle in
life. Loving, kind and self-sacrificing, she cared for her children
only as a Christian mother could, and always upheld the advantages of a
Christian life. As a neighbor she was always kind and ready to relieve
distress.
After a painful illness of seven months continuance,
suffering patiently, she died as she had lived, in a firm reliance on
Jesus Christ as her Savior. The church has lost a worth member, a
loving mother and a charitable woman, the family and community have
sustained an inestimable loss.
Funeral services were held
Monday, at 2 o’clock at the house with Rev. M. Wilson, of Mercer,
officiating, (her church being without a pastor). Services were short
and appropriate during which were sung her favorite Psalms 130 and 23.
Those
left to mourn are: A brother William McClimans, a sister, Mrs. Henry
Miller, of this place; six children, Dr. Henry De La Cossitt and Mrs.
J. A. Doyle, of Homestead; William Epaphroditus Cossitt, of this place;
Dr. Duran Shepard Cossitt, Conneaut, Ohio; Dr. Fred Silas Cossitt and
Carrie Julia Cossitt, of this place, and three grandchildren.
(Source: The Record-Argus, Greenville, PA, 22 Oct 1896, Thu., pg. 5)
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