Source: The Green County Record, Greensburg, KY, Thursday, Aug 29, 1912, p. 5., column 3. "DIED. GORIN - At his home in Rowletts last Wednesday morning James Gorin, aged 59. The above was telephoned to his brother S. T. Gorin at this place but no further news except that the funeral would be held Thursday. Ex-Senator Gorin of this place was not aware that his brother was sick and the news of his sudden demise was a shock. He was well known here and attended the funeral of his brother, Capt. W. F. Gorin, at this place but a short time ago." Source: Same paper, Thursday, Sept 12,1912, p. 4., column 2. OBITUARY. Mrs. Ruth Gorin Despain, daughter of Capt. W. H. and Mrs. Mary E. Gorin, was born Nov. 7, 1870, married to Dr. J. E. Despain 1903, and died Aug. 20, 1912. To many of us this year has been a year of sadness by reason of the death of our friends. One by one our friends and loved ones are passing away. When Mrs. Ruth Gorin Despain died at her home near Hodgenville, Ky., on the night of August 29, 1912, and I learned of her death it brought sadness to my heart for we had long been friends. In the days long gone by we had been schoolmates, and many, many happy hours have we spent together on the schoolyard at old Campground. But now she has gone to worship at the throne of the Great Teacher who careth for all who obey His precepts. Her life was a life of noble and beautiful deeds and all who knew her were friends. Her sickness was long and severe, but she bore her burden with the fortitude of a christian and asked her husband not to grieve for her. She designed the spot where she desired to be buried, by the side of her niece, Lyda Gorin, saying that she would go and keep company with Lyda. We should not question the wisdom and ways of God; but when the consecrated christian, in the prime of life, with her voice and influence ever on the side of right, is taken by the angel of death we cannot understand God's purpose. We can but submit to His will, knowing that He doeth all things well, and say with the Apostle Paul, "O, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out." Mrs. Despain's friends in Green County appreciate the many acts of kindness shown to her during her sickness, by her new neighbors and friends, in and around Hodgenville. She was an active member of the Ladies Lincoln League; and the members of that organization all clothed in garments of white, typical of the pure white spotless character of the deceased attended her burial. The same, Ruth Gorin, stood for a high ideals in practical every-day christian life. I often wonder just what kind of a place heaven is; and whether or not the redeemed in glory really think of their friends on earth; and whether or not their spirits as guardian angels sometimes hover over us and influence our lives. We cannot see; we cannot know. In contemplation my heart feels the loss of my friend; and I hear, as it were, her voice calling: The voice of Heaven calls Above the mad world's quest, O, heed the gentle call - Tired heart, come home and rest. L.D.W." Lyda cited was Lyda Bell Gorin, d/o Henry Franklin Gorin and Emma Dearen. Sandi Col. Sandi Gorin - GORIN worldconnect website: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~sgorin