BOOKER, Elizabeth Miller - Putnam

Mrs. Aunt Betsy Booker after a few days illness died at the home of Marshal Robbins Jan 20 where she has made her home for some time. The services were held in the Baptist Church at Barnard by Elder EW Thomas, the remains were laid to rest in the Barnard cemetery.

Source: Greencastle Herald 29 Jan 1908 p 4 c6

Elizabeth, the daughter of James and Sybly Miller was born August 25, 1823.  In the state of Kentucky. She came to Indiana with her parents at the age of four years and settled in Putnam County where she has constantly resided. She was first married to Allen Moreland in Sept 1848. To this union were born two children, both of whom have preceded her to the world beyond. She was again married to James Booker March 2, 1871. She was again left a widow Feb 5, 1888. She received a precious hope in Christ and united with the Regular Baptist Church at First Friendship and was baptized by Elder LT Buchanan where she ever remained a very firm consistent member until her death. She was of a very firm and resolute disposition which enabled her to meet the problems of life with a determined will. She saw many of the hardships of life but met them bravely and bore them patiently. She was a tender loving mother and wife, a good neighbor and a faithful devoted Christian. But her life work is ended and she has crossed over the flood to be with her God and Saviour.  She peacefully fell asleep in Christ, Jan 20, 1908 at 6 am. At the age of 84 years 4 months 25 days.  She leaves three step children and two brothers with many other relatives to mourn her absence but we sorrow not as those who have no hope … a friend