Mary E. Hull, daughter of Silas G. and Ruth Ray Owen, was born in Lebanon Springs, N. Y., March 20, 1855, and entered into her eternal rest at the close of the Sabbath, September 27, 1913.
Mrs. Hull was directly descended from ancestors born in America during the pre-Revolutionary period, ancestors who were possessed of strong, rugged, upright Christian characters, who were true patriots to the new American cause . Her mother's people were staunch adherents to the Quaker faith, and Sister Hull exhibited their excellent qualities of life in her characteristics of kindness, unselfishness, fidelity and courage, with a strong faith in mankind and in her Father's presence and love.
Mrs. Hull was a graduate of Wyomanac Seminary at New Lebanon, N. Y., and afterwards was graduated from the State Normal College at Albany, N. Y. She was reared in the faith of the Episcopal Church. In 1887 she was baptized into the fellowship of the Seventh Day Baptist church at Berlin, N. Y., where she retained her membership. She was a member of the Fortnightly Club of Milton Junction and also of the Ladies' Aid society of the Seventh Day Baptist church of the same place.
On January 7, 1885, Mrs. Hull was married to Almon M. Hull. In 1889 they came west to South Dakota and later on, in 1893, settled in Rippey, Iowa, where they made their home until three years ago when they removed to Milton Junction. By her death the home circle is broken, and there are left to mourn her loss a husband, two sons, Chapin and Edward, a daughter, Mrs. Dugan, two brothers, three sisters and a large circle of friends.
Services were held at her late home in Milton Junction, Wis., on Monday afternoon, September 29, 1913, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Henry N. Jordan, who was assisted by Rev. Dr. L. A. Platts. Burial was made in the Milton Junction Cemetery.
H. N. J.
