Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 August 1901 — Mrs. Giazbrook Passes Away. [ARTICLE]

Mrs. Giazbrook Passes Away.

M rs. Minerva Sinclair Glazebrook was born in Putnam county. Indiana March 15, 1828. and died at Renssselaer. Ind , August 8. 1901, aged 73 years, 1 months. 24 days She became a member of the M. E. church at the age of 12. Was married to Alfred Glazebrook, Oct. 13, 1846, and three children were born to them, viz Lee Emzy, Isaac and Viola, all of whom survive her and are residents of this community. She was the oldest of the family of eight children of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sinclair, but leaves only three brothers of advanced years, the eldest being Lee Sinclair, manager of the far-famed West Baden Springs. Since the sudden death of her husband, 18 years ago, her life has been one of physical and mental torture, the shock being too much fbr her strength. She for a time lost control of her mental faculties, but after a few years partially regained them, hut never wholly. She had many friends, all of whom understood her peculiar manner, sympathized with her and loved her. She was familiarly known as “Gran” nnd this she desired to be called. Although her sufferings were intense at times, she was blest in having one of the most untiring, uncomplaining nnd cheerful personage’s in caring for her with almost more than human tenderness for about 15 years, gratifying her in every way possible, and this was her only daughter, Miss Viola. The family have lived in Rensselaer for fourteen years.and words cannot be found to express the self-sacriticing r.nd amiable spirit of Miss Viola towards her afflicted mother, but all who know her commend her greatly nnd she had the sympathy of tlie entire community. The eldest son, Lee E. Glazebrook, who has resided soveral miles in the country, Imih also shown his devotion by his regular weekly visits at his mothers liedside - unless prevented by sickness. Mrs. Glazebrook had had throe strokes of paralysis, the last occuring 26 months ago, since which time she has been confined to her bed. She frequently had very nervous attacks, but her last sickness was of only a few days duration and her death was a surprise to her many friends. The remains were taken Friday a. m., to Cloverdnle, Putnam Co., where she was born, raised and married, and laid to rest by the side of her husband. Her son, Lee E., nnd daughter \ iola, accompanied the remains to their lant resting place.

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