The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday July 20, 1922 Mrs. Rebecca BROWN was born in Virginia in 1837 and died in Holton, Kansas, July 16, 1922, aged 85 years. She was married to Ruffian Brown, December 25, 1860. To this union were born five children, 3 girls and 2 boys. Of this number there are four living, 2 boys and 2 girls. They came to Kansas about 1880 to Topeka. From there they moved to Holton and settled on the place where she spent her last days. She was a loving mother and a devoted wife and highly respected by the citizens of the community of which she lived. She embraced a hope in Christ, some years ago and united with the Second Baptist church of Holton, of which she lived a faithful member until her death. She had been in poor health for some time, but was confined to her bed about four weeks. In the meantime she was a patient sufferer till the end, which came Sunday morning at 11:45. She leaves to mourn her loss, husband, two daughters, two sons, and eight grandchildren and a host of friends. Our loss is heaven's gain. The funeral services were held at two o'clock from the Second Baptist church. The remains were laid to rest in Holton cemetery. Gabel and Porterfield had charge and Rev. R. January officiated.