At West Hallock, Ill., June 29, 1892, Mrs. Mary Hakes Potter, daughter of Elder Anthony and Susan Hakes, and wife of J. A. Potter, aged 46 years, 6 months and 28 days.
In October, 1858, when about 13 years of age, she put on Christ by baptism, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Southampton, Ill. On the 29th day of March, 1866, she was united in marriage with J. Adelford Potter, with whom in mutual affection and a happy home she had lived for more than 26 years. There were born unto them one son and two daughters; of these the son, and youngest daughter survive her. She was a thoughtful and affectionate daughter and sister, a tender and loving wife and mother, and an ever trustful and faithful follower of the Lord Jesus as her Saviour. She was cherished in life and is mourned in death by a large circle of friends. S. B.
