Ellen Foust (Van Liew)(May)
Born: 5 Mar 1832
Birthplace: Baltimore, MD
Death: 19 Dec 1906
Buried: Valley Falls Cemetery, Jefferson, KS
Spouse: Ogden Benjamin Van Liew
Married: 28 Feb 1854 in Noblesville, Hamilton, IN
Spouse: James M. May
Married: 7 Feb 1871 in KS
Father: Daniel Foust
Mother: Louisa Rohrbach (Foust)
Children: Lucretia Ellen Van Liew (Munn), John Hanford Van Liew, Henry Ogden Van Liew, William Wallace Van Liew, Louis Edward Van Liew, Benjamin Franklin Van Liew, Charles Alfred May, Rosa H. May
Birthplace: Baltimore, MD
Death: 19 Dec 1906
Buried: Valley Falls Cemetery, Jefferson, KS
Spouse: Ogden Benjamin Van Liew
Married: 28 Feb 1854 in Noblesville, Hamilton, IN
Spouse: James M. May
Married: 7 Feb 1871 in KS
Father: Daniel Foust
Mother: Louisa Rohrbach (Foust)
Children: Lucretia Ellen Van Liew (Munn), John Hanford Van Liew, Henry Ogden Van Liew, William Wallace Van Liew, Louis Edward Van Liew, Benjamin Franklin Van Liew, Charles Alfred May, Rosa H. May
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The Valley Falls New Era
Thursday
December 20, 1906
Obituary--May..
Mrs. J. M. MAY was born in Baltimore county, Md. near Frederictown, seventy four years, ten months and twelve days previous to the date of her death, which took place at her old home near Valley Falls, Kansas Dec. 17th, 1906. Her maiden name was FOUST.
When but a child her parents moved to Ohio, where she grew to young womanhood. Later in life, on the 28th day of February 1854 she was united in marriage with Ogden VanLIEW, at Noblesville, Ind. In 1860 she with her husband arrived in Kansas, which at that time, was known in the east "bleeding Kansas;" here with vigor and enterprise, they addressed themselves to the task of making a home in the new state.
The home was secured and while plans were being made and carried out for its development, suddenly the husband of her youth, was called to his heavenly Home. This was in the year 1837. Then came the greatest trial of her life. To pass into widowhood in a new country, with a large family the oldest of whom was less than thirteen years of age, certainly meant a struggle for the bravest heart.
Undismayed by this great affliction, she assumed the unwelcome responsibility, of having all the care of a large family, went to work with a zeal which made her equal to her burden.
For more than four years she fought the battles of life alone. On the 7th day of February 1871 she was married to Mr. J.M. MAY, who proved a devoted husband for some thirty years, and then passed from labour to reward. His death took place five years ago this month.
Mrs. MAY was the mother of nine children, all of whom are living to mourn her loss, save one who died in childhood. Seven of these were born of her first marriage and two of the latter.
After serving for almost six years as her pastor, I hesitate to attempt any characterization of her life, lest I might not do her justice. However, I want to note a few impressions, which has come to me as her pastor.
I think I never met a more industrious woman. She never ate any idle bread. She loved her children, and always took pleasure in talking about their affairs. Her generosity was very marked. She loved to give of her living to help the Cause of her Master, and the worthy poor. Both of her husbands being Methodist and officially connected with the church, the pioneer preacher was often fed from her table and sheltered by her roof. Since I have known mother MAY, no subject seemed to interest her more than something at pertained to the early days of Kansas. She had an abiding faith in God, which made her brave to live and not afraid to die. We shall miss her from our midst, but we feel our loss is her eternal gain.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in the presence of a large assembly, Rev. Geo. W. BRADEN officiating, and her mortal body was consigned to its last resting place in Rose Hill cemetery by the side of those gone before. B.
Thursday
December 20, 1906
Obituary--May..
Mrs. J. M. MAY was born in Baltimore county, Md. near Frederictown, seventy four years, ten months and twelve days previous to the date of her death, which took place at her old home near Valley Falls, Kansas Dec. 17th, 1906. Her maiden name was FOUST.
When but a child her parents moved to Ohio, where she grew to young womanhood. Later in life, on the 28th day of February 1854 she was united in marriage with Ogden VanLIEW, at Noblesville, Ind. In 1860 she with her husband arrived in Kansas, which at that time, was known in the east "bleeding Kansas;" here with vigor and enterprise, they addressed themselves to the task of making a home in the new state.
The home was secured and while plans were being made and carried out for its development, suddenly the husband of her youth, was called to his heavenly Home. This was in the year 1837. Then came the greatest trial of her life. To pass into widowhood in a new country, with a large family the oldest of whom was less than thirteen years of age, certainly meant a struggle for the bravest heart.
Undismayed by this great affliction, she assumed the unwelcome responsibility, of having all the care of a large family, went to work with a zeal which made her equal to her burden.
For more than four years she fought the battles of life alone. On the 7th day of February 1871 she was married to Mr. J.M. MAY, who proved a devoted husband for some thirty years, and then passed from labour to reward. His death took place five years ago this month.
Mrs. MAY was the mother of nine children, all of whom are living to mourn her loss, save one who died in childhood. Seven of these were born of her first marriage and two of the latter.
After serving for almost six years as her pastor, I hesitate to attempt any characterization of her life, lest I might not do her justice. However, I want to note a few impressions, which has come to me as her pastor.
I think I never met a more industrious woman. She never ate any idle bread. She loved her children, and always took pleasure in talking about their affairs. Her generosity was very marked. She loved to give of her living to help the Cause of her Master, and the worthy poor. Both of her husbands being Methodist and officially connected with the church, the pioneer preacher was often fed from her table and sheltered by her roof. Since I have known mother MAY, no subject seemed to interest her more than something at pertained to the early days of Kansas. She had an abiding faith in God, which made her brave to live and not afraid to die. We shall miss her from our midst, but we feel our loss is her eternal gain.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in the presence of a large assembly, Rev. Geo. W. BRADEN officiating, and her mortal body was consigned to its last resting place in Rose Hill cemetery by the side of those gone before. B.
