Near Lakeview, Cal., Feb. 28, 1896, of paralysis, Charlotte T. Babcock, wife of Dea. J. G. Babcock, aged 69 years, 1 month and two days.
Sister Babcock received a stroke of paralysis on Jan. 12, 1877, again June 19, 1889, and March 5, 1891, since which time she has been speechless. Again light strokes were manifest Dec. 15, 1895, and Feb. 8, 1896. She retained her reason almost to the last, and manifested that resignation that comes only to the child of God. She was converted at 17, baptized by Eld. Simeon Babcock, and joined the S. D. B. church of North Hampton, Ohio, and was married to Joshua G. Babcock June 24, 1848. It is said of her what can be said of few, viz., she never refused duty. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." J. T. D.
