Sylvia Eunice Maxson, eldest daughter of Jacob D. and Electa Maxson, was born near Jackson Center, Ohio, September 21, 1840, and died at the home of her daughter, in Brookfield, N. Y., September 18, 1913.
Almost her entire life was spent in Jackson Center. On May 4, 1867, she was married in Sidney, Ohio, to Wm. B. Simpson, who died November 29, 1901. To this couple were born four children, two of whom died in infancy. Much of her time since the death of her husband has been spent in Alfred, N. Y., and Hebron, Pa., with her only daughter.
At about eighteen years of age this sister was converted and with several others joined the Seventh Day Baptist church, where she held membership at the time of her death. She was an active and faithful worker in the church, when strength and family duties would permit. Aside from her daily cares, a great burden of her soul was to aid her children in securing a thorough and practical education. Her high hopes were gratified in witnessing the graduation of her only son, from Alfred University, on June last. A loving mother and thoughtful worker has gone to her home above. She leaves to mourn their loss one sister, Mrs. Mary McBurney of Jackson Center, Ohio, the daughter, wife of Pastor W. L. Davis of Brookfield, N. Y., and her son, Olin Huffman Simpson of Alfred, N. Y., besides several more distant relatives and a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Farewell services were conducted on the Sabbath, September 20, in the Brookfield parsonage, by Rev. J. T. Davis, in a way much appreciated by the family. Further services were held in the Jackson Center church, September 23, conducted by the pastor, assisted by Rev. D. K. Davis. The body was laid to rest in the Jackson Center Cemetery. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
G. W. L.
