Eliza M. Cottrell was born January 16, 1853 in Allegany Co., New York, and died in Denver, Colorado August 14, 1925, at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 28 days. She was one of a family of ten children born to Benjamin and Mary Cottrell, all of whom, except one sister, Ellen MacMichael, of Portland, Oregon, have preceded her in death.
In 1857, at the age of four years she with her parents moved to Wisconsin and settled near Albion. Here they lived until 1862 when they again moved to Newville, Rock County, Wisconsin, This place they made their home until January 1877 when the family came to Nebraska and settled at North Loup, where most of Mrs. Green's remaining years have been spent.
On February 3, 1877, she was united in marriage to Wm. E. Green and for 48 years this happy couple have been known to this community. To this union three children were born, Harley of Port Wing, Wisconsin, whose ill health made it impossible for him to be present, Chloe, of Denver, who was with her in her last sickness, and Lily, also of Denver. She has also been blessed with five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren all of whom are left to mourn her departure.
In the fall of 1877 she was converted in a series of meetings conducted by Rev. S. R. Wheeler and was baptized by her pastor, Elder Oscar Babcock, and joined the Seventh Day Baptist church of North Loup of which she has been a faithful member all these years.
For many years Mr. and Mrs. Green lived on their farm in Mira Valley and they have a large circle of friends to testify to their integrity and kind neighborliness. When they retired, they moved to their small place west of North Loup where they have spent a number of years and were good citizens and neighbors to all in this community. They have had an active part in social and church work and are loved by all who have ever known them.
Two years ago this month, Mrs. Green fell and broke her hip and since that time she has been a constant sufferer.
In July, 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Green sold their home in North Loup and moved to Denver in order that they might be with the two daughters who for a number of years have been employed in that city. All that loving hands could do could not save her. Her Master needed her and called her home. She has gone to rest where there is no more pain. She has proved a good companion for her husband and a kind and loving mother to her children. She was a good Christian woman and loved her Lord. Those that have known her these many years can testify to her many good characteristics. Her work on earth is over. We commit her to God.
The body accompanied by her husband and daughter, Chloe, was brot to this place arriving Monday and funeral services were held at the Seventh Day Baptist church Tuesday forenoon conducted by Rev. L. O. Green. Burial was in the family lot in the Hillside Cemetery. Con.
