Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10550 Surname: Bemus, Smiley ------------------------- Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator, Thursday, January 16, 1896 Ellen Bemus was born in Ellery, Chautauqua Co. NY September 29, 1813, was married to Daniel Smiley May 18, 1836 and died in the residence of her son on the old homestead near Albany on January 14, 1896, aged 82 years, 4 months and 15 days. The winter following her marriage she came to Wisconsin whither her husband had preceded her by a few months, settling first near where the city of Janesville now stands. Thence they removed to Exeter, Green County and finally in 1844 they moved to the place in the town of Albany where she resided until her death. Her husband died Feb. 20, 1886 since which time she has made her home with her son. Six children were born to them, all of whom are living at the present time. Before her marriage, she was converted and united with the Christian Church, retaining her membership therein until the organization of the Monticello Prairie Baptist Church, when she united with that church and remained as long as she lived a faithful and consistent member of that body. "Her children rise up and call her blessed". A good mother and a good neighbor has gone home. The funeral was held at the family residence conducted by her pastor, Rev. Joseph Mountain.