Julia Maria Rogers Powers, daughter of David P. and Mary Ann Rogers, was born at Waterford, Conn., Oct. 4, 1834, and died May 3, 1899.
In childhood she professed faith in Christ, and was baptized and joined the Waterford Seventh-day Baptist church, of which she remained a faithful and devoted member until death called her to the heavenly home. Feb. 2, 1863, she was married to Geo. H. Powers, with whom she enjoyed a happy married life of 36 years. First of all a Christian, she was a leader and enthusiastic worker in missionary, philanthropic and educational work. For two years her health has been declining and she passed sweetly away to the heavenly rest. Her husband and an adopted daughter, Louise R. Powers, survive her. Her funeral occurred at her late residence at New London, Conn., and her remains were laid in the beautiful cemetery in the suburbs of the city. B. C. D.
