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Fostina Robinson Knowlton was the grandchild of Aaron and Susan Bolin Robinson Athens Messenger Jan. 13, 1927 Mrs. J. M. Knowlton Albany Jan 13-- Mrs. J. M. Knowlton age 70 died at 9:30 this morning at her home near here. Death was due to complications. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Hebbardsville Presbyterian church. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Knowlton was born near Chase in Alexander township. Her entire life has been spent near Albany. She leaves her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Stella Dains of Hebbardsville; five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. John Carsey of near Jerseyville. Fostina Knowlton In Memorium Feb. 3, 1927 Athens Messenger (?? stand for unreadable old newspaper print) This community is again cast into sorrow and sadness by the passing of a generous unselfish companion, mother and friend, and to these sacred rites pay to one, our last tribute of respect, who closed her earthly career January 13, 1927 after sojourning here 70 years, 9 months, and 13 days. We wish to briefly portray a few minor principles of a beautiful life as they line in the memories and hearts of those who knew her. Fostina Robinson Knowlton was born near Chase, Ohio, March 28, 18??, of God fearing intelligent upright parents who reared a highly respectable family of five children all of whom have preceded her in death except Mrs. John Carsey, near Chase Ohio. Heeding the Master's voice to follow Him and united with the Baptist church at Chase and later in ???? transferred her membership to the Pleasant Valley M. P. Church and has all these years led a devoted Christian life. She was united in marriage September ??, ????, to James M. Knowlton and by this union one child Mrs. Frank Dains of Hebbardsville, Ohio came to bless their home. After living a few years at different places she with her family moved to the present homestead where they began the strenuous ???? of possessing a permanent home for themselves, and here was lived a life of domestic affection so sincerely devoted to tranquillity, peace and love, that for over forty years idealists may find in it an example for supreme emulation. Her home was her fortress which she builded with deftness of mind and heart, yet to the neighbor in need, she extended a ready hand for their relief and comfort. And even during the times of physical affliction and suffering those divine forces of devotion and helpfulness to others were constantly asserting themselves at the sacrifice of her physical powers. Her love of life was accentuated by its opportunity to render kindness to her friends, yet her afflictions, which were progressive and severe at times were as a voice calling her to that better home to which she was ready and prepared to go. The tenure of life was prolonged and her suffering alleviated by the best medical skill, and the tender pathetic nursing of a devoted companion, yet the grim reaper prevailed and a life was closed leaving blessings and treasures to the world for its betterment. Mrs. Knowlton is mourned by her immediate family, husband, daughter, and five grandchildren and the entire community. Provided by Sandra Quinn
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