Mary P. WILBER

Mary P. WILBER

Female 1808 - 1888  (80 years)

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  • Name Mary P. WILBER  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    • Elgin Daily Courier -

      16 August 1888

      MRS. R.W. PADELFORD

      The Death of a Pioneer resident.

      Mary Wilber was born at Brookfield, Madison County, New York, April 22, 1808, and today Mary W. Padelford, died in Elgin, aged 80 years three months and twenty-four days. She was the eldest child in a large family, who were named as follows: Mary P.., Joshua M., Lorenzo D., Olivia M., Sophia, Cordelia, and Harriet. By a second marriage of the father there were born George D., Emily and Julia Wilber. April 2, 1828, the deceased was married to R.W. Padelford at Buffalo, New York. To them was born five children: Levantia (Padelford) McClure, dead; George W. Padelford, in Maywood; Nettie A. Padelford, Mrs. E.S. Joslyn, Mrs. E.C. Kincaid, all of Elgin, and a son, Willie, who died in infancy.

      In 1842 the family arrived in Elgin, which has ever since been their home. Through all these years Mrs. Padelford has occupied a position in the home and social circle rarely accorded to a person occupying a private station. Of an unvarying temperament, cool judgment and possessing a heart whose every pulsation was true and noble, she reigned supreme, where love was the kingdom. Her home was one of peace. Behind its portals none disputed her kindly sway. Hundreds, I had almost said thousands, during this homelife of sixty years have tested her hospitality and it was never found wanting. Suffering, sorrow and sin have brought their burden to her and with strong hands and loving acts has she lifted the load from other mortals and given freely of substance and that other and richer draught which flows from a pure heart and heals the pains of life.

      Mrs. Padelford was never a demonstrative women; never placing herself in a position to incite criticism except upon the call to duty. Content to work unseen, conscious that One in whom she trusted implicitly would be faithful to the end. In her homelife she was complete, tireless, cheerful, and willing. No fatigue daunted her to do the right, no hindrances overcame her determination to aid. In an unusually large circle of immediate relatives she was the admitted leader, and all willingly owned it.
      For sixty years of woman's life she had been a true, loving and helping wife, believing fully in her duties and position and taking upon her as wife and mother all labor and love with joy.

      To the one who has walked by her side these three score years, the severance comes with force. A man who loved home with peculiar strength found in his chosen companion a fitting mate. Her gentle, loving nature was a lode-stone that drew from him the richest treasures of love, respect and homage, and the golden chain which joined them never clanked or grew dim. No storm of life to man but found in her repose and the life yet to come will be full of pleasant memories and longings for a re-union which will tide the eternities. As wife, mother and friend she stands pre-eminent. Mrs. Padelford was an earnest unpretentious believer in revealed religion and its Head and in cordial sympathy with it's teachings.

      About five years ago she had a stroke of paralysis, and gradually succumbed to its influences. For the last three years, she has been practically helpless, accepting the situation without a murmur, but giving sweet words of thanks for every service. through this illness all that thoughtful hearts or willing hands could do to render life brighter has been freely given. When the hour of separation came, her husband, son and two daughters were present to watch the lamp of life, as it slowly darkened, and without a struggle or pain, the eye which never shone but in love closed, and the heart which throbbed with love to all ceased to beat and she was at rest in the fold of God.

      Death should come
      Greatly to one of gentle mould like thee,
      As light winds, wandering through groves of bloom.
      Detach the delicate blossoms from the tree
      Close they sweet eyes calmly, and without pain.
      And we will trust in God to see thee yet again.

      The funeral services will be held at the residence of E.C. Kincaid, 519 Chicago Street, Saturday, August 18th, at 11 o'clock.
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    Birth 22 Apr 1808  Brookfield, Madison Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 8
    Gender Female 
    Census 1840  Living with husband in Ward 2, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Census 1850  Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill. Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Census 1860  Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill. Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Census 1870  Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill. Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Census 1880  Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Occupation Housewife  [8
    Medical Cond'tn Complications: paralysis for 6 years  [8
    Death 16 Aug 1888  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 14
    Cause: dysentery 
    Burial 18 Aug 1888  Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 14
    Person ID I61374  Main Tree
    Last Modified 25 Mar 2018 

    Father John WILBUR,   b. 4 Mar 1784, Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Mar 1851, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Mary MORGAN,   b. abt. 1788   d. 15-22 Aug 1825, Portland County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 37 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Family ID F05595  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rodolphus William PADELFORD,   b. 21 Jul 1806, Savoy, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 08 Dec 1894, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Marriage 02 Apr 1828  Village of Buffalo, Erie Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Levantia PADELFORD,   b. 02 Mar 1829, Buffalo, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Aug 1859, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 30 years)
     2. William PADELFORD,   b. Jun 1830   d. 05 Sep 1830, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Birth]
     3. Jane PADELFORD,   b. 19 Aug 1833, Buffalo, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [Natural]
     4. Janette PADELFORD,   b. 09 Jul 1835, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 01 Jan 1927, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years)
     5. George W. PADELFORD,   b. 25 Jun 1838, Buffalo, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 08 May 1917, Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)  [Birth]
     6. Harriet Isadore PADELFORD,   b. 19 Nov 1844, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1900 (Age > 57 years)  [Birth]
     7. Rodolphus William PADELFORD, Jr.,   b. 12 Jul 1849, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Sep 1850, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)  [Birth]
    Family ID F04925  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 18 Aug 2011 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 22 Apr 1808 - Brookfield, Madison Co., New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1840 - Living with husband in Ward 2, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill. Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1860 - Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill. Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1870 - Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill. Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Living with husband in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: dysentery - 16 Aug 1888 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 18 Aug 1888 - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Headstones
    Mary P. Wilber Padelford Headstone
    Mary P. Wilber Padelford Headstone
    Mary P. Wilber is the wife of Rodolphus W. Padelford. She is buried in the Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois.

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    Photo Added by: So Little Time

  • Sources 
    1. [S4442] Elgin Daily Courier.

    2. [S03305] Rootsweb-Mayflower Database.

    3. [S01853] Autobiographies Of Fox Valley Pioneers by Elgin Genealogical Society.

    4. [S02869] Old Elgin Tales, dated May 6, 1970 by Hazel Belle Perry.

    5. [S01970] City of Elgin, Kane Co., Ill Death Records.

    6. [S01671] Ancestors of Amelia T. Padelford by Kevin A. Swope.

    7. [S02203] Elgin Daily News, April 3, 1878.

    8. [S4831] Death Certificate for Mary Wilber Padelford.

    9. [S00117] 1840 Census New York.

    10. [S00152] 1850 Census Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.

    11. [S00315] 1860 Census Kane County, Illinois.

    12. [S00435] 1870 Census Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.

    13. [S00614] 1880 Census Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.

    14. [S02329] Find A Grave Website.