STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1904, p.3, c.1 SALOME R. (GHOCA) COBB SHARRITT, 18 Aug 1854 - 06 Dec 1904 Mrs. Salome Sharritt Salome R. Cobb was born in Phelps, Ontario county, New York, Aug. 18th, 1854, and died suddenly in Angola, Indiana, Dec. 6th, 1904, aged 50 years, 3 months and 18 days. At the early age of 12 years she came to Orland, Steuben county, to live. Later she removed to Angola, where her home continued to be until her death. She was married April 12, 1881, to Charles Sharritt. Of this union one son, Harry, was born, who has now grown to manhood's estate. Bereft of her husband's companionship and support by a railroad accident, after only a little more than two years of married life, she lived in humble, industrious widowhood all of her remaining days. Nine or more years ago she confessed her faith in the Savior, put him on in Christian baptism, and united with the Angola Christian church. Of Mrs. Sharritt's life in the home it richly deserves to be said that hers was the spirit of uncommon devotion and constancy. Frugal, painstakingly neat, thoroughly devoted to her son---"she looked well to the ways of her household, and ate not the bread of idleness." Neighbors, entering her house suddenly on account of her unexpected death, found the house a model of neatness and cleanliness, with everything in order, speaking eloquently of a mother's interest and thoughtful care. Verily, her "own works praise her." Of Mrs. Sharritt's life in the church, scores will bear witness to its fidelity and zeal. Interested particularly in the Ladies' Aid society, always in the midweek prayer meeting, regular in her attendance upon the services of the Lord's Day, giving faithfully and generously of her means for the support of the gospel---she made it her endeavor to do what she could. And surely the Lord, who once sat in the Temple over against the Treasury and watched the people cast in their gifts beheld with joy and an approving smile this humble woman make her offering of love, in willing service and self-denial, to her Lord's cause. The community mourns today a kindly, useful neighbor. The church mourns a devoted, steadfast member. Heaven, we believe, rejoices in the eternal triumph of another emancipated soul. Funeral services were held at the Christian church on Thursday, conducted by her pastor, Elder Vernon Stauffer. When I Get Home. At the close of the funeral sermon delivered last Thursday morning in the Christian church in honor of Salome R. Sharritt, by her pastor, Elder Vernon Stauffer, the following poem of the old colored man's sililoquy, by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, was recited by him. The service had been exceptionally tender on account of Mrs. Sharritt's sudden death and her humble Christian life, and the poem made a very appropriate ending to the service: "It's mighty tiresome laying round This sorrow-stricken earthly ground; And sometimes I thinks, thinks I; `Twould be a sweet thing jes to die And go `long home! "Home where the friends I've loved would say, `We've waited for you many a day! Come here and rest yourself, and know You've done with sorrow and with woe, And you're at home.' "I wish that day was near at hand! I'se tired of this lonely land! I'se tired of these lonely years! I jest want to dry up my tears And go `long home! "When I get home some happy day, I expect to throw my cares away, And up and down the shining street Go singing soft and low and sweet, When I get home. "Oh, Mastah! won't you send the call? My friends are there, my hopes, my all! I'm waiting where the road is rough; I want to hear you say: `Enough, Old man, come home!'" ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Salome R. (Ghoca) Cobb Sharritt, 18 Aug 1854 - 06 Dec 1904, married 1st, ________ Cobb, no date of his birth or death. Married 2nd, Charles O. Sharritt, 1858 - 14 Sep 1883. Salome and Charles are buried at Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. Salome was the daughter of Edward Ghoca, 1829 - 1891, and Mary (_____) Choca, 1828 - 1898. They are buried at Circle Hill Cemetery. Charles was the son of John S. Sharritt, 21 Sep 1833/34 - 13 Sep 1916. On 02 Aug 1853, he married his 1st wife, Margaret A. (Cline) Sharritt, 15 Apr 1833 - 17 Jun 1892. They are buried at Circle Hill Cemetery. His 2nd wife was Mary Ann (Kayley) Foss Cline, widow of Levi Foss. SON: Harry Sharritt, 1882 - 1912, buried at Circle Hill Cemetery. "History of Steuben County, Indiana, 1885," page 644, biography of father-in-law, John Sharritt. "Marriage Licenses, Steuben County, Indiana, 1837 - 1899." "Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree Seibel Lewis, Vol. 1, page 716; Vol. 2, page 1627. www.familysearch.org - 1880 United states Census. Submitted by Mona Hilden-Beckwith e-mail: hilbeck123@att.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional information from Bess Wilcox, email: mycajah@webtv.net I believe she was the daughter of Laban and Salome Renelt (middle name) Wilcox, Cobb. Some believe Mary Ghoca was her older sister and Alonzo Cobb her older brother. Salome Sharritt was born in Aug 1854 & in the 1855 census it list a dau , no name with Laban & Salome Cobb family. Was this baby Salome? In the 1860 census mother Salome, is not listed but Salome Cobb, 5 and Laban are living with the Ghoca's & in the Morman census for that year Laban is living with Alonzo. In the 1870 census Laban is with Alonzo Cobb. I don't expect you to change your information just on this information but I was wondering if you could list it as a possibility that she was the dau of Laban & Salome Wilcox, Cobb. Mary & Alonzo as siblings is not know for sure yet. I am trying to find out more. Thank you ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional information from Kinzielee Kameran, email: kinzielee@webtv.net I have a request. Is it possible for you to "redo" the --additional information-- on the end of Salome Sharritt's obituary, where it gives Salome as first married to a Cobb, her maiden name was Cobb? In the Phelps , N.Y. 1860 census Salome Cobb 5, is listed with Edward and Mary Ghoca.