Palin - Betsy Bond
4 Jan 1807 – 9 May 1894 – buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wingate, Montgomery County, Indiana
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 18 May 1894 p 3
Word has been received here of the death of Aunt Betsy Palin at the home of her daughter in Potomac, Ill. Mrs. Palin was 87 years old and had lived in this and Fountain County since 1836. She has been a resident of Indiana since 1814 living in Wayne County before coming here. She was the relict of Exum Palin, who died in 1878. He was one of the first converts to the Republican party in 1836 and was noted, far and wide as an abolitionist. Mrs. Palin left five living children, 31 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was a most beautiful Christian woman being reared in the Quaker Church and afterwards joining the Christian or Newlight Church. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 18 May 1894 p 7
The funeral of Grandmother Palin conducted by Pastor Trotter at Pleasant Hill Christian Church last Saturday was largely attended. Mrs. Palin had long been a devoted Christian woman which is the highest tribute that can be paid to her memory. She was one of the oldest members of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 18 May 1894 p 7 – Memorial Tribute
Death, that dreaded messenger has again invaded a home and enlisted with the angel band, one dear old mother, grandmother and great grandmother, an esteemed friend and neighbor whose name was Mrs. Betsy Palin. Mrs. Palin was born in Stoke County, North Carolina Jan 4, 1807 died May May 9, 1894. Mrs. Betsy Palin Bond (sic) moved from North Carolina when but 7 years of age, to Wayne County this state and from there to this county, remaining in this county until two years ago when she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Julia A. Henry at Potomac, Ill where she died. She was the relict of Exum Palin, who died in 1878. He was one of the first converts of the Republican party in 1856 and was noted far and wide as an abolitionist. Mrs. Palin left five children, 31 grandchldren and 25 great grandchildren. She was a good Christian woman, being reared in the Quaker birthright, afterwards joining the Christian Church. It is true her friends and relatives mourn her loss but not without the hope of meeting her again. By the heights and depths of mercy. By the length and breadth of love. By the fullness of redemption in that endless life above. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Saturday, 12 May 1894
Word has been received here of the death of Aunt Betsy Palin at the home of her daughter in Potomac, Ill.
Mrs. Palin was 87 years old and had lived in this and Fountain County since 1836. she has been a resident of Indiana since 1814, living in Wayne County before coming here. She was the relict of Exum Palin, who died in 1878. he was one of the first converts to the Republican Party in 1856 and was noted far and wide as an abolitionist.
Mrs. Palin left five living children, thirty one grandchildren, and twenty four great grandchildren. She was a most beautiful Christian woman being reared in the Quaker Church and afterwards joining the Christian or Newlight Church. - kz