Afternoon Fellow List Members, I saw this obituary and immediately thought of the ongoing discussion, at times, of the Baker family of Morrison's Cove, Pennsylvania. It comes from the Gospel Messenger, Vol. 25, No. 34, pp. 555-556, Sept. 6, 1887 A look at World Connect Project seems to indicate that the Baker family originated in Hopewell township, Bedford county, Pennsylvania. Wayne Webb Editor: Brethren Roots In Memory of a Departed Sister. Died, in the Mohican church, Wayne Co., Ohio, sister Anna Elson wife of Bro. Thomas Elson. She was born in Bedford Co., Pa., Feb. 6, 1812, died Aug. 7, 1887, aged 75 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Thomas W. Elson and Anna Baker were united in marriage by Eld. Studebaker, May 5th, 1829, so they traveled life's journey together lovingly for over fifty-eight years. Father and mother Elson had born to them fifteen children; thirteen sons and two daughters. Ten of the children are yet living to mourn the loss of their dear departed mother. They were baptized by Bro. George Hoke in 1834, since which time and until her last moment on earth, she lived as an earnet disciple of our Lord and Savior. Aug. 9th, 1887, her beloved body was carried to its last resting-place on earth by six of her sons. Having in former years carried those sons tenderly when they could not care for themselves, now, in return, they carry her beloved body to its narrow house in the earth. The writer took charge of and preached her funeral to a large and sympathizing congregation, selecting as a text these words: "Set thy house in order, for thou shalt die and not live." Isaiah 38: 1. The following hymns were sung: No. 598 at the house, 611 opening and 592 closing. Sister Elson was not sick long. While at church, Sunday, Aug. 7th, she took sick, leaving the house at once; she and her husband soon started for home. She remarked several times while on the way that she was very sick. When they arrived at home in New Pittsburgh, Wayne Co., Ohio, she was unable to leave the buggy, and her husband, assisted by several of his neihgbors, carried her into the house, about 11:30 A. M., where all that loving hearts and tenders could suggest and do, was done, but all was in vain. About 2 o'clock P. M. she took passage on the Golden Chariot and soared away to that Golden City prepared for all who love and serve the Lord. Eight of her children were soon there; some from Ohio, some from Indiana, and some from Michigan. Two could not be present,-sister Maggie, who remained at home and cared for her loving parents (now in Kansas), and a son with whose place of residence the writer is unacquainted. Her only brother and sister, of Canton, Ohio, were present at the funeral and it was a very sad and touching scene to see these children, this father and husband, and this brother and wife, parting with all that remained on earth of this aged mother, companion and sister. In conclusion let me say that to one and all, try and so live that we may all enjoy her company in a brighter clime. To her children, in particular, I would say, You all know her great love for you; you all feel that she has tenderly and lovingly prayed for you many times, and oh, may these prayers not be in vain. We trust that not one child may be lost. D. N. Workman.