Married October 18th 1828
in Rush, Monroe County, New York.
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Daughter Mary's obituary:
Ovid Gazette and Independent
Ovid, Seneca County, New York.
Wednesday, July 15, 1903
Mrs. Mary Fenner Healy
After months of suffering, this estimable woman passed away last Friday morning, Julv 10th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Seymour Horton, in this village. Five years ago Mrs. Healy had an attack of paralysis, and although she partially recovered, the disorder gradually extended thru her nervous system, and became acute last January. Since that time she has been unable to walk. The funeral services were held at Mr. Horton's residence on Monday afternoon, and the body was taken on Tuesday to Akron for interment.
Mrs. Healy was the daughter of John and Isabella Galentine, and was born at East Rush, N. Y., May 17, 1839. She was one of six children, of whom but two are now living, Jacob S. Galentine, of Lima, N. Y., and Mrs. Seymour Hall, of Lawrence, Kansas. In 1861 she was graduated from the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, and one month later she was married to Rev. Francis D. Fenner, a Baptist clergyman, whose name is revered threw out this section. With him she came to the parsonage at Ovid Center in 1864, and there lived about four years; and both so endeared themselves to that congregation that in 1874 they were persuaded to return and spend four years more. Mrs. Fenner also shared her husband's labors at Parma, West Somerset, Royalton, Jordan and North Manlius, where he died in 1894. She then made her home with her daughter here in Ovid. Later she was united in marriage to Mr. Timothy B. Healy, of Jordan, who survives her. Her two sons, Leland G. and Carl T. Fenner, had been called away before their mother. She had three grandchildren, Edward Leland, Mary Augusta and Anna Gertrude Horton.
Mrs. Healy was a woman of fine talent and beautiful Christian character. She wielded the pen of a ready writer, and possessed unusual poetic ability. She had shown some facility in versifying while in school. But it was not until some eleven years later that her gift was fully developed under the discipline of suffering. Her father had died a year before, other bereavements had bollowed in quick succession, and she herself was ill and unable to lift her head from the pillow, when there came to her mind what became afterward her finest published poem "In Memoriam," a message of consolation to her widowed mother. Other of her more important productions were The Weather Vane, Love's Greeting, At Twilight, Following My Guide, Mt. Hope After Decoration, and several anniversary and Memorial Day poems. There was a strong patriotic strain in her nature, and some of the lines she wrote under this inspiration ring like a trumpet. But the chief use she made of her gift was in messages of comfort to the sorrowing. Many of these will be long remembered. But longer yet will the name of Mrs. Mary G. Fenner Healy live, for it is written in heaven, as that of a humble, devout follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, filled with the spirit of her Master, consecrated to his service, and wise to win souls. "And they that be wise shall shine as the light, and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever."
Mrs. Healy lived in many different homes on earth; but now her prayer is answered:
"At last, O Father, grant me this request.
When toil and change are o'er, and death brings rest,
Let these dear homes of earth but prove to be,
The types and shades of glad eternity.
From banks e'er fresh and fair ne'er let me roam,
Close by the Stream of Life, find "Home, Sweet Home."
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in Rush, Monroe County, New York.
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Daughter Mary's obituary:
Ovid Gazette and Independent
Ovid, Seneca County, New York.
Wednesday, July 15, 1903
Mrs. Mary Fenner Healy
After months of suffering, this estimable woman passed away last Friday morning, Julv 10th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Seymour Horton, in this village. Five years ago Mrs. Healy had an attack of paralysis, and although she partially recovered, the disorder gradually extended thru her nervous system, and became acute last January. Since that time she has been unable to walk. The funeral services were held at Mr. Horton's residence on Monday afternoon, and the body was taken on Tuesday to Akron for interment.
Mrs. Healy was the daughter of John and Isabella Galentine, and was born at East Rush, N. Y., May 17, 1839. She was one of six children, of whom but two are now living, Jacob S. Galentine, of Lima, N. Y., and Mrs. Seymour Hall, of Lawrence, Kansas. In 1861 she was graduated from the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, and one month later she was married to Rev. Francis D. Fenner, a Baptist clergyman, whose name is revered threw out this section. With him she came to the parsonage at Ovid Center in 1864, and there lived about four years; and both so endeared themselves to that congregation that in 1874 they were persuaded to return and spend four years more. Mrs. Fenner also shared her husband's labors at Parma, West Somerset, Royalton, Jordan and North Manlius, where he died in 1894. She then made her home with her daughter here in Ovid. Later she was united in marriage to Mr. Timothy B. Healy, of Jordan, who survives her. Her two sons, Leland G. and Carl T. Fenner, had been called away before their mother. She had three grandchildren, Edward Leland, Mary Augusta and Anna Gertrude Horton.
Mrs. Healy was a woman of fine talent and beautiful Christian character. She wielded the pen of a ready writer, and possessed unusual poetic ability. She had shown some facility in versifying while in school. But it was not until some eleven years later that her gift was fully developed under the discipline of suffering. Her father had died a year before, other bereavements had bollowed in quick succession, and she herself was ill and unable to lift her head from the pillow, when there came to her mind what became afterward her finest published poem "In Memoriam," a message of consolation to her widowed mother. Other of her more important productions were The Weather Vane, Love's Greeting, At Twilight, Following My Guide, Mt. Hope After Decoration, and several anniversary and Memorial Day poems. There was a strong patriotic strain in her nature, and some of the lines she wrote under this inspiration ring like a trumpet. But the chief use she made of her gift was in messages of comfort to the sorrowing. Many of these will be long remembered. But longer yet will the name of Mrs. Mary G. Fenner Healy live, for it is written in heaven, as that of a humble, devout follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, filled with the spirit of her Master, consecrated to his service, and wise to win souls. "And they that be wise shall shine as the light, and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever."
Mrs. Healy lived in many different homes on earth; but now her prayer is answered:
"At last, O Father, grant me this request.
When toil and change are o'er, and death brings rest,
Let these dear homes of earth but prove to be,
The types and shades of glad eternity.
From banks e'er fresh and fair ne'er let me roam,
Close by the Stream of Life, find "Home, Sweet Home."
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Married October 18th 1828
in Rush, Monroe County, New York.
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Daughter Mary's obituary:
Ovid Gazette and Independent
Ovid, Seneca County, New York.
Wednesday, July 15, 1903
Mrs. Mary Fenner Healy
After months of suffering, this estimable woman passed away last Friday morning, Julv 10th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Seymour Horton, in this village. Five years ago Mrs. Healy had an attack of paralysis, and although she partially recovered, the disorder gradually extended thru her nervous system, and became acute last January. Since that time she has been unable to walk. The funeral services were held at Mr. Horton's residence on Monday afternoon, and the body was taken on Tuesday to Akron for interment.
Mrs. Healy was the daughter of John and Isabella Galentine, and was born at East Rush, N. Y., May 17, 1839. She was one of six children, of whom but two are now living, Jacob S. Galentine, of Lima, N. Y., and Mrs. Seymour Hall, of Lawrence, Kansas. In 1861 she was graduated from the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, and one month later she was married to Rev. Francis D. Fenner, a Baptist clergyman, whose name is revered threw out this section. With him she came to the parsonage at Ovid Center in 1864, and there lived about four years; and both so endeared themselves to that congregation that in 1874 they were persuaded to return and spend four years more. Mrs. Fenner also shared her husband's labors at Parma, West Somerset, Royalton, Jordan and North Manlius, where he died in 1894. She then made her home with her daughter here in Ovid. Later she was united in marriage to Mr. Timothy B. Healy, of Jordan, who survives her. Her two sons, Leland G. and Carl T. Fenner, had been called away before their mother. She had three grandchildren, Edward Leland, Mary Augusta and Anna Gertrude Horton.
Mrs. Healy was a woman of fine talent and beautiful Christian character. She wielded the pen of a ready writer, and possessed unusual poetic ability. She had shown some facility in versifying while in school. But it was not until some eleven years later that her gift was fully developed under the discipline of suffering. Her father had died a year before, other bereavements had bollowed in quick succession, and she herself was ill and unable to lift her head from the pillow, when there came to her mind what became afterward her finest published poem "In Memoriam," a message of consolation to her widowed mother. Other of her more important productions were The Weather Vane, Love's Greeting, At Twilight, Following My Guide, Mt. Hope After Decoration, and several anniversary and Memorial Day poems. There was a strong patriotic strain in her nature, and some of the lines she wrote under this inspiration ring like a trumpet. But the chief use she made of her gift was in messages of comfort to the sorrowing. Many of these will be long remembered. But longer yet will the name of Mrs. Mary G. Fenner Healy live, for it is written in heaven, as that of a humble, devout follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, filled with the spirit of her Master, consecrated to his service, and wise to win souls. "And they that be wise shall shine as the light, and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever."
Mrs. Healy lived in many different homes on earth; but now her prayer is answered:
"At last, O Father, grant me this request.
When toil and change are o'er, and death brings rest,
Let these dear homes of earth but prove to be,
The types and shades of glad eternity.
From banks e'er fresh and fair ne'er let me roam,
Close by the Stream of Life, find "Home, Sweet Home."
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in Rush, Monroe County, New York.
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Daughter Mary's obituary:
Ovid Gazette and Independent
Ovid, Seneca County, New York.
Wednesday, July 15, 1903
Mrs. Mary Fenner Healy
After months of suffering, this estimable woman passed away last Friday morning, Julv 10th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Seymour Horton, in this village. Five years ago Mrs. Healy had an attack of paralysis, and although she partially recovered, the disorder gradually extended thru her nervous system, and became acute last January. Since that time she has been unable to walk. The funeral services were held at Mr. Horton's residence on Monday afternoon, and the body was taken on Tuesday to Akron for interment.
Mrs. Healy was the daughter of John and Isabella Galentine, and was born at East Rush, N. Y., May 17, 1839. She was one of six children, of whom but two are now living, Jacob S. Galentine, of Lima, N. Y., and Mrs. Seymour Hall, of Lawrence, Kansas. In 1861 she was graduated from the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, and one month later she was married to Rev. Francis D. Fenner, a Baptist clergyman, whose name is revered threw out this section. With him she came to the parsonage at Ovid Center in 1864, and there lived about four years; and both so endeared themselves to that congregation that in 1874 they were persuaded to return and spend four years more. Mrs. Fenner also shared her husband's labors at Parma, West Somerset, Royalton, Jordan and North Manlius, where he died in 1894. She then made her home with her daughter here in Ovid. Later she was united in marriage to Mr. Timothy B. Healy, of Jordan, who survives her. Her two sons, Leland G. and Carl T. Fenner, had been called away before their mother. She had three grandchildren, Edward Leland, Mary Augusta and Anna Gertrude Horton.
Mrs. Healy was a woman of fine talent and beautiful Christian character. She wielded the pen of a ready writer, and possessed unusual poetic ability. She had shown some facility in versifying while in school. But it was not until some eleven years later that her gift was fully developed under the discipline of suffering. Her father had died a year before, other bereavements had bollowed in quick succession, and she herself was ill and unable to lift her head from the pillow, when there came to her mind what became afterward her finest published poem "In Memoriam," a message of consolation to her widowed mother. Other of her more important productions were The Weather Vane, Love's Greeting, At Twilight, Following My Guide, Mt. Hope After Decoration, and several anniversary and Memorial Day poems. There was a strong patriotic strain in her nature, and some of the lines she wrote under this inspiration ring like a trumpet. But the chief use she made of her gift was in messages of comfort to the sorrowing. Many of these will be long remembered. But longer yet will the name of Mrs. Mary G. Fenner Healy live, for it is written in heaven, as that of a humble, devout follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, filled with the spirit of her Master, consecrated to his service, and wise to win souls. "And they that be wise shall shine as the light, and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever."
Mrs. Healy lived in many different homes on earth; but now her prayer is answered:
"At last, O Father, grant me this request.
When toil and change are o'er, and death brings rest,
Let these dear homes of earth but prove to be,
The types and shades of glad eternity.
From banks e'er fresh and fair ne'er let me roam,
Close by the Stream of Life, find "Home, Sweet Home."
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