Elizabeth Scott (1831-1901)

Obituary
Death of Mrs. George Webb. ON Saturday evening last, death called away from her bed of affliction, Elizabeth Webb, the wife of Mr. George Webb an old and widely esteemed resident of our district. Mrs. Webb, who was seventy years of age, had been ailing for some considerable time past, but though her illness was attended with great pain and suffering, she bore her lot with cheerfulness, resignation, and fortitude until the end which came amidst perfect peace. The deceased lady was a native of Camden being the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott of that town, and a sister of Mr. Thomas Scott of Young. It was whilst a resident of that district, and forty-seven years ago, that deceased was united in marriage to Mr. George Webb and she came from there to tte Youiig district with her husband thirty years ago, continuing to reside here until her death which took place at Bloomfleld Grenfell-road, a locality with which a a great portion of her life in the Young district was associated. Daring the years she was connected with this district, Mrs. Webb, with her husband, won and retained the esteem of a wide circle of friends, and by them the news of her death was received with deep feelings of regret, Mrs Webb's death is mourned by a loving husband eight sons and two daughters, besides a number of grand-children and other relatives, and to these in their hour of darkness and bereavement, we tender our deepest sympathy.

The remains of the deaeased were borne to their last resting place on Monday, the funeral representative of the respect in which the good lady was held, being very largely attended, included in the the solemn cortege being all the sons of the deceased. The body was interred in the Church of England cemetery, the Very Dean Pownall officiating at the grave.

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