This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorton, Hart, Hull Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1691 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thurs. Aug. 6, 1891: "Triphena Gorton was born in Hancock, Berkshire county, Mass. Aug. 4, 1808. Converted Jan. 1822, and united with the Baptist church in June of the same year and was baptized by Elder Justus Hull. Came to this state in 1837 with her parents, one sister and four brothers; united with the Barry Baptist church the same year. Married to Deacon Joel Hart August 1, 1841. To them were born three children, two sons and one daughter. One son died in the late war. Joel Hart died Feb. 27, 1877. Mother Hart had been a great sufferer for many years. Departed this life July 30 without a struggle. Funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Roger Hart on Aug. 1, conducted by Rev. F.P. Douglas, of Kinderhook. A large number of friends were present at the services who extend their sympathy to the bereaved. The interment took place in the Barry cemetery."