Mrs. Tacy Collins.
Mrs. Tacy A. Collins, widow of Doctor Benjamin F. Collins, was born in Alfred, Allegany Co., N. Y., on the 30th of November, 1823, and died February 2, 1888, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Johnson, in St. Peter, Minn., where she went from Milton, Wis., in March. 1887. She had suffered for nearly a year from paralysis, with a complication of other bodily disorders, and when death came it was to relieve her from great sufferings and to transport her spirit, we trust, to her home in Paradise.
She was the daughter of Elder Daniel and Lois Babcock, who were the parents of eleven children, only three of whom are now living: Mrs. Lucy Vincent, Mrs. Lois Maxson and Mrs. Hannah Hamilton. Sister Collins made a profession of religion when she was about thirteen years age, was married to Doctor Collins in 1840, who died in 1864; she came to this Western country in 1842, settled in Albion, Wis., and in 1854 moved to Milton, which was her home until within a short time previous to her decease. She was a member of the church at Milton at the time of her death. When in health she was quite active in the church and society, was very familiar with her Bible, and had been an efficient teacher in the Sabbath-school for many years. She seemed to have a very quick perception and correct and comprehensive understanding of Bible truths.
She was the mother of eight children, all but one of whom survive to mourn their loss and, so far as she followed Christ, to follow her. They will take pleasure in remembering her as one of the most devoted mothers. Their names are as follows: Mrs. Lois Greenman; Mrs. Mary Snyder, deceased; Walter Collins; Daniel Collins, M. D.; Rudolph Collins; Frank Collins; Mrs. Alice Johnson, and Wm. Collins. A step-mother survives the deceased, "Aunt Deborah," as we familiarly call her, the widow of Elder Daniel Babcock.
The remains of Sister Collins were brought to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Greenman, at Milton Junction, Wis., the son-in-law and daughter, where appropriate funeral services were held, in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends, on Sabbath afternoon, the 4th inst., conducted by President Whitford and the pastor of the Milton Church, and were interred in our beautiful village cemetery. Precious is the memory of a Christian mother.
E.M.D.
Milton, Wis., Feb. 9, 1888.
