Mrs. Amanda Titsworth Maxson was born near Plainfield, N. J., October 3, 1839, and died at Plainfield, September 16, 1928.
Mrs. Maxson was the daughter of Abram Dunham Titsworth and Juliet Randolph Titsworth. These names all indicate the strong flow of Seventh Day Baptist blood that coursed through her veins. Her husband, who died several years ago, was William Bliss Maxson, who was a man of strong Christian character and a man of influence in his community. He was at one time mayor of Plainfield. Their children were Harry, who died December 6, 1925, and Mabel, who was her mother's constant companion during the long years of her widowhood, and who ministered to her during many weeks and months of increasing weakness with true and loving devotion.
Mrs. Maxson was a lovely character. A lover of the church, fond of books, interested always in the welfare of others, she was all that is embodied in the expression, a refined Christian woman. She was a student at one time in Alfred University, and attended the Plainfield Seminary. She was baptized early in life and joined the Plainfield Seventh Day Baptist Church of Christ.
Through her long life she was loyal to her church, sending a message to be read at the covenant meeting when she was no longer able to attend. She had a clear understanding of present events to the very last, but she wanted to "go home," having no fear of the future, but rather anticipating it with pleasure. Her life was a beautiful example of Christian living, and will be held as such in the memory of her many friends. Farewell services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Alva J. C. Bond, assisted by her nephew, Doctor Curry of Philadelphia. Interment was made in Hillside Cemetery.
A. J. C. B.
