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Died, at her home, in this city, Monday, Sept. 19, after an illness of four days, Mrs. Grace M. O'Neil, wife of Capt. James O'Neil. Mrs. O'Neil was born in Patna, Ayrshire, Scotland, on Feb. 19, 1837. Her family removed from Scotland in 1842, and settled in Columbia County, Wis., where she lived until coming to this state. On account of an invalid father and younger members of the family who were dependent to a considerable extent on her efforts, she commenced teaching school when quite young, and taught continually until twenty-seven years of age. On the 2nd day of April, 1864, she was united in marriage with James O'Neil, then a captain in the Union army. With her husband and son she came to Washington in the fall of 1873, and after a few months' stay in Olympia, came to Lynden where they settled on a homestead which has been their home for the past thirty years. She bravely met the trials and privations common to the life of an early pioneer. Her ready sympathy and unfailing kindness found expression in many ways that are still remembered by the old settlers. Hers was an unselfish life, caring not for self, but for those around her. She was deeply religious, having been converted in early childhood and continuing steadfast in her faith during her entire life, died in perfect assurance of the consummation of her hopes. She leaves a husband, son, daughter, two sisters, two brothers, and many other relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from the Mission church yesterday afternoon, the services being conducted by Elder Ward of Sedro-Woolley. (From The Pacific Pilot, September 22, 1904) Submitted by site coordinator.