Mary Irish was born at Hopkinton, R. I., April 7, 1820, and died at Farina, Ill., July 2, 1904, aged 84 years, 2 months, and 25 days. She was the daughter of Elnathan W. and Sally (Davis) Babcock. She experienced religion at an early age and became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church. She was married Jan. 28, 1843, to Daniel B. Irish. They lived first at Westerly and after two years removed to Waterford, where Mr. Irish was ordained to the office of Deacon. In the spring of 1866 they became interested in the opportunities afforded by the West and removed to Farina, becoming constituent members of the church and were very useful factors in the life of the young church. She fell asleep at the home of her son, H. P. Irish, where they sat down to their first meal in the little home upon the prairie more than 38 years before. Sister Irish was well known for her sterling Christian character. She was ever a help to her husband in his office and a blessing to the church and the cause. She has passed away at a ripe old age, full of good works, leaving to the church the inspiration of a devoted life and to her family the heritage of a sainted memory. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. L. D. S.
