Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1899 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Rebecca (Pillars) Hammond, wife of Stewart C. Hammond, was born May 5,1837, in the state of Ohio. She oame to Owen county, Ind., when yet a yonng girl with her parents. She remained there until she hnd Mr. Hammond, were married, December 13th, 1856, at which time she came with her husband to Jasper oounty, where she remained until her death, which ooourred on the evening of the Ist of November, 1899. at the age of 62 years, 5 months, - and 26 days. While young she united with the Christian church, but after removing to' this county she united with the Free Will Baptist churoh and continued a faithful, consistent and devout member until she yas called from labor to reward. She was also very hospitable and her home was a home at all times for those who entered it and especially for ministers and members of the churoh. She was a regular attendant at all service of the ohuroh of God, until her health failed her about 3 years ago, but withal she never released her hold on the promises of God: Her last days were spent in her beautiful home in the city of Rensselaer. She,, was the mother of 7 children, six of whom survive her*, namely Emma Adams, Joseph P., Rosa Harold, Charles G., May Waymire and Bertha 8., and her husband, Steward C. Hammond. The funeral was held at the residence at 10 o’olock Friday a. m., Nov. 3. 1899, Rev. Watkins, pastor of the Free Baptist churoh, of Rensselaer, officiating. While we mourn her departure we realize that she is at home with Jesus. Following there services the remains were laid to rest in the Crookett cemetery.