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Note: Greenfield, Illinois Argus Friday, June 10, 1898 Born July 16, 1859, Mrs. Essie Hall, wife of J. E. Hall, died, Thursday evening, June 2, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock p.m.
Her maiden name was Essie Corrington. She was married to J. E. Hall October 12, 1882. Six children and a loving husband are left desolate, listening for footsteps that come not, looking for a presence that they see not, longing for a love that speaks not, save in the memory of kind and loving deeds of the past. She is not, for God hath taken her.
She was converted during the ministry of Rev. J. C. Sargeant some twenty-three years ago and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. She kept the faith and was truly a Christian whose life was bid with God in Christ. She was a self-denying and sacrificing mother and wife, and very dearly loved her family. She lived in the little outward day while she followed the pure light that leads to the long sweet day eternal. To her, God seemed gracious with a double tenderness. While life staggered under the burden that was beyond her strength, yet she felt the lifting of the burden by the hand of Him whom her soul trusted.
She left a clear unwavering testimony of the triumph of her faith. She said "The page is white." When her strength was almost exhausted she sang a part of the hymn that seemed to interpret her thoughts and life:
"Cast thy bread upon the waters, Ye who have but scant supply; Angel eyes will watch about it, You shall find it by and by. He who in his righteous balance Doth each human action weigh, Will your sacrifice remember, Will your loving deeds repay." The funeral services were held at the family residence on Saturday, conducted by Rev. C. W. Jacobs. The interment took place at the North Cemetery. The care was such as to excite the profoundest sympathy for Mr. Hall and his six children, ranging in age from one week to fifteen years.
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Married in parents house in Greene County, Illinois. Died during childbirth of Ruth Irene.
Obit states internment in North Cemetery. However research of Judy Clark-Wick who checked the records of both North and Oakwood cemeteries, shows interment in only Oakwood. Does not negate the possibility that there was an internment in North and a later move.
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