Amos HADLEY
Age: 24
Date of Decease: 7mo. 25 1862
Summit Grove, Iowa.



Ann L. HADLEY
Age: 32
Date of Decease: 2mo. 1 1862
Hendricks Co., Ia.
Wife of Abner HADLEY.



Edith HADLEY
Age: 6
Date of Decease: 3mo. 22 1862
White Lick, Ind.
Daughter of Albert and Mary Ann HADLEY.



Luna C. HADLEY
Age: 3
Date of Decease: 6mo. 8 1862
Sugar Grove, Ind.
Son of Moses HADLEY.



Mahlon M. HADLEY
Age: 2
Date of Decease: 6mo. 3 1862 Millcreek, Ind.
Son of Jonathan and Emeline HADLEY.



Rebecca HADLEY
Age: 71
Date of Decease: 12mo. 26 1862
Mill Creek Mo. Mt., Ind.
Widow of Joshua T. HADLEY.
A short time before her departure she spoke of her absent children and grand-children, saying "I wish to tell them to love the Lord above all, and serve Him with their whole heart, remembering He is good and His mercy endureth for ever. Her illness was short, but her friends have the consoling assurance that, being prepared, her end was peace.



Ruth HADLEY
Age: 19
Date of Decease: 9mo. 23 1862
Summit Grove, Iowa.



Samuel HADLEY
Age: 46
Date of Decease: 8mo. 22 1862
Honey Creek.



Sidney HADLEY
Age: 40
Date of Decease: 12mo. 11 1862
Annapolis, Iowa.



John Smith HADLEY
Age: 22
Date of Decease: 11mo. 16 1862
Richmond, Ind.
The death of this young man has left a vacancy deeply felt by a large circle of friends.
With a mind of superior order, cultivated by assiduous study, he was preparing to fill a useful place in this community.
The impressions and tendencies of his earlier years had been carefully guarded and developed by the fostering care of a wise and tender mother, and thus his mind became imbued with those sentiments of recitude which marked his maturer years.
One of his teachers thus alludes to him: "Having known him from childhood, and observed with more than ordinary interest the excellence of his character, through his school-boy days, it is with deep-felt sorrow that we now record the loss of one so much beloved and full of promise. When at an early age we witnessed him earnestly solving difficult problems of science during the hours of intermission, unheeding the laugh of his schoolmates, our admiration ripened into affection. In the midst of temptation he heeded well the kind admonition and careful training of his watchful parents, and his constant efforts for mental improvement and moral culture gave much promise for future usefulness."
In business, active industry and a conscientious regard for the interest of his employers marked his course. The last five years of his life were spent in the Post Office of his native town, in which situation he was greatly esteemed for his faithfulness to the duties assigned him.
It is thought few young men looked forward with more hopeful feelings or cherished desires of greater usefulness; but when a conviction of his actual state dawned upon him, his resignation to the will of his Heavenly Father soon became manifest, and his faith was strong and abiding in the superior wisdom and tender kindness of the Omniscient One, in calling him to another and sublimer sphere. From the moment when he became convinced that he was destined, ere long, to enter another world, his thoughts seemed entirely withdrawn from things of earth, and fixed in meditation on things of Heaven.
He gave frequent evidence of his readiness to meet his Saviour, and took much delight in conversing on the sweetness of the joys on which he expected soon to enter, and impressed on the minds of those around him the necessity of being prepared when the summons should come.
During the last day he spent on earth he took leave of a number of friends who called to see him, giving to many of them touching admonition and counsel. During the afternoon he took and affectionate leave also of the members of the family, dwelling tenderly with each saying, "I cannot shed a tear in view of the glorious prospects before me. I shall enter the pearl gate into that glorious city where I shall meet my Saviour and my dear mother, and all the holy angels. I wish I had the strength to tell all the people of the beauties of that ever glorious city." It was his earnest desire that they should all so live that there would be a certainty of their meeting again in that happy land.
Through the evening he expressed, at different times, his desire to be permitted to depart and be with Christ saying, "but my time is not yet, and I desire not to be impatient."
A dear servant of the Lord, who had been watching by his side for several hours, whispered in his ear that he would soon be with Jesus; he replied, "I know it," and then, with outstretched arms, said earnestly, "Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly." Very soon after this his purified spirit took its flight, it is reverently believed, to that glorious mansion which he had shortly before seen so eloquently describing.
The following lines, composed to his memory, may interest others of his age.

"In the graveyard where the willow
Weeps in solemn silence lone,
Buried we our darling loved one,
For the Angels took him home;
Took him when the winds of Autumn
Blighted buds of promise bright-
Took him home to dwell for ever
IN the fields of heavenly light.

Oh, how dear those nights of weeping,
Oh, how lone those nights of pain!
When the moaning winds were keeping
Time with gently falling rain.
But those days passed slowly, sadly
From the dews of April tide
To the chilling frosts of Autumn
When our darling brother died.

Only twelve bright moons had circled
From the starry paths of time,
Since our darling angel mother
Climbed the hills of God sublime-
Went to join a band of spirits,
Through the jasper gates of day,
While the watchers saw the earthlight
From her features fade away.

Ye who grieved for her when Angels
bore her from your close embrace,
While a smile of heavenly radiance
Beamed upon her wasted face,
Heard the hymn of glory singing
Through the chambers of the sod,
Till the anthem, rising higher,
Flowed into the song of God.

Do not grieve that this loved Brother,
Saved from earthly woe and care,
With bright beams of sunlight
Glowing on his features fair,
Hearing songs of endless glory,
Seeing flowers of endless bloom,
Went up to the throne of ages
Through the gateway of the Tomb."



Lydia HAIGHT
Age:
Date of Decease: 12mo. 25 1861
Nine Partners, N.Y.
Daughter of James and Lydia CONGDON.
Early in live she felt her heart abound in love to her fellow creatures, and became a kind and sympathizing friend to the afflicted, ever ready to assist those who required her time and attention. Through an unwearied adversary, she was at one time betrayed into disbelief of the divinity of the Lord her Saviour. Yet the Grace of God, which came by Jesus Christ, continued to follow her, saying, "This is the way, walk thou in it;" and yielding thereto, she felt constrained to acknowledge Him in all His attributes, that He was made a sacrifice for sin for her, for all, and that He now sitteth at the right hand of God, our Advocate and Intercessor.
"With the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
Through a severe illness of about eighteen months' duration she manifested remarkable patience and great cheerfulness under suffering, feeling resigned to the will of her Heavenly Father. She often remarked, "What an inexpressible favor! I feel nothing but peace of mind, sweet peace, and love to all, with the prospect of soon entering a better and happier home." And again, "Oh that people were wise! that they would, when in health, endeavor to prepare for such a time as this, when the pains of the body are enough to bear with peace of mind; but how distressing if there should be fearful looking forward and regret for misspent time."



Henry J. HAKES
Age: 28
Date of Decease: 2mo. 23 1862
Westmoreland, N.Y.
As his departure drew near, he said the change would be a happy one to him, and a short time before his release said, "Jesus comes." His friends have the consoling belief that he "fell asleep in Jesus."



Stephen HALL
Age: 71
Date of Decease: 2mo. 7 1862
Harrison Co., O.



Mary HALLOWELL
Age: 63
Date of Decease: 12mo. 2 1863
Philadelphia.



Aaron HAINES
Age: 2
Date of Decease: 3mo. 9 1862
Paintersville, O.
Son of Samuel and Mary HAINES.



Mary Elizabeth HAINES
Age: 9
Date of Decease: 1862
Richland, Ind.
Daughter of Hinchman and Rebecca HAINES.



Rachel E. HAINES
Age: 73
Date of Decease: 1mo. 12 1862
Muney, Pa.
An Elder. Wife of Jacob HAINES.
She was the daughter of William and Mercy ELLIS, of the same place, whose religious care was appreciated by their child, and proved a blessing to her. In early life she manifested much religious thoughtfulness and tenderness of spirit, and by yielding to the work of the Divine Grace upon her heart she became a humble, watchful Christian, possessing "the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit," one in whom the "fruits of the Spirit" shone conspicuously. She was scrupulously careful of the reputation of others, and discouraged the unnecessary repetition of circumstances prejudicial to the character of any; and the baneful practice of the detraction, when indulged in her presence, met with a gentle but prompt rebuke. Though retiring in disposition and diffident of her abilities, yet her sound judgement and deep religious experience were highly valued by her friends and neighbors. She entered warmly into sympathy with those around her, when trials of mind or body assailed them, and many such have been soothed and comforted by her counsel and aid. She was a prudent mother in the church where her lot was cast.
The great uncertainty of life was an abiding impression with her, of which she frequently spoke, alluding to the continual need to endeavoring to maintain a watch over our words and actions, and to live in a manner acceptable in the Divine Sight. Very close was the guard she kept over her own daily walk, yet not trusting to any righteousness of her own, but placing her whole dependence upon the merits and mercies of our blessed Saviour, who laid down His life on the cross that we might be reconciled to the Father.
During the last few months of her life her mind appeared released from the cares and trials of this world, and very much placed upon Heaven, with desires for herself and her friends that they might be permitted to enter that Haven of rest, where all is peace and joy. The mercies and blessings by which she was surrounded were frequently the subject of her grateful commemoration, and the love and praise of her Heavenly Father were the clothing of the spirit.
She enjoyed unusually good health through life even to the close, and the final summons came at an unexpected moment. She had shortly before been conversing with her family, and without a parting word or movement she ceased to breathe; yet we doubt not that as a faithful servant, waiting her Lord's coming, she was found "with oil in her vessel with her lamp," and that her purified spirit has entered one of those mansions prepared by our Saviour for those that love Him.



Robert W. HAINES
Age: 71
Date of Decease: 4mo. 2 1862
Rancocas, N.J.



Mary HANSON
Age: 62
Date of Decease: 10mo. 7 1862
Weare, N.H.
Wife of Nathan HANSON.



Mehitable M. HANSON
Age: 42
Date of Decease: 12mo. 15 1862
Rochester, N.H.
Wife of Joseph M. HANSON.
Possessing an affectionate disposition, with a love for the beautiful in nature, beloved and respected by her many friends and relatives, her hold on life was strong, but through redeeming love she was enabled to resign her precious family, and trust confidently in the mercy of her dear Saviour.



Herman HARE
Age: 65
Date of Decease: 5mo. 1862 Nansemond Co., Va.
Son of Jesse HARE.



Ann HARMAN
Age: 38
Date of Decease: 12mo. 4 1861
Altoona, Pa.
Wife of George HARMAN.



Nathan HAROLD
Age: 25
Date of Decease: 12mo. 20 1861
He was early deprived of his mother, and his father committed him to the guardianship of three sisters, whose kind watchfulness was continued to the close of his life. He always manifested a strong attachment for those friends, and a full appreciation of their affection and kindness. When about seventeen years of age, he was urgently solicited to leave this good home, and the prospect of acquiring more property and enjoying greater liberty almost induced him to yield to these temptations. But affection for those who had cared for his helpless infancy, united to convictions of a religious character, at length triumphed, and he made no change in his mode of life. Their unwearied kindness and attention to him during a long and severe illness which overtook him soon afterwards, convinced him of the wisdom of his choice, and he became grateful for the restraining care they had exercised over him, saying it had preserved him from sin, and been a great blessing to him.
About three years after his marriage his health became impaired, and from this time gradually failed; as his symptoms assumed a serious character, he was led to receive as applicable to himself the solemn injunction, "Set thine house in order for thou shalt die and not live." Although he passed many seasons of discouragement, yet he was at length permitted to realize that through the efficacy of the blood of Christ hi sins were blotted out. After this he often remarked that let the event be what it might he "saw nothing in his way."
The resignation and confidence and the consideration for others which he manifested during a painful illness of ten months, were very marked, while the weighty expressions uttered from time to time gave evidence of his courage of heart. His treasure was in heaven, and his conversation there.
Love to God and love to man filled his heart, and his desire was fervent that all might be saved with an everlasting salvation.
During a time of extreme suffering he said he hoped the end was near, but he sought to be patient and to wait the Lord's time, adding, "The Lord's will be done and not mine." Upon another occasion he remarked, "This bed is to me a very pleasant one." "Is it not wonderful that a being so unworthy as I am should be so very happy?" The Bible was to him a precious treasure, and the glorious promises of the future contained in it were increasingly his support.
A short time before his death being asked if he wanted anything, he replied, "No, I want to go home, I see the angels coming;" he then extended his hands with a pleasant smile as though he would say farewell to those around him, and after a few moments calmly passed away to that happy home in heaven.



Mary HARRIS
Age: 64
Date of Decease: 12mo. 23 1862
Mississinewa, Ind.
Wife of Thomas HARRIS.
She diligently attended our religious Meetings, and exhorted others to a faithful discharge of this sacred duty, and when there reverently to seek the Lord. Being the mother of a large family, she performed with firmness and untiring energy the duties devolving upon her. She often visited the sick and rendered aid to the poor of every class, especially to the colored people. During her last illness she often supplicated her Saviour to be with her, and show her more plainly the way to His everlasting kingdom of rest and peace, and the evidence that her prayers were heard and answered, brought sweet consolation to her soul.



Phineas HARRIS
Age: 37
Date of Decease: 10mo. 30 1862
Honey Creek Mo. Mtg., Iowa.
He rejoiced in the hope of a glorious immortality, and thankfully expressed the joy and comfort which he felt, that the work of preparation had not been postponed to a sick and dying bed.



Edward L. HARVEY
Age:
Date of Decease: 2mo. 21 1862
Clinton Co., O.
Son of Caleb I. and R.I. HARVEY.



Mahala HARVEY
Age: 48
Date of Decease: 12mo. 30 1862
Pleasant Plain, Iowa.
Wife of John HARVEY.



Mary H. HARVEY
Age: 53
Date of Decease: 8mo. 9 1862
Minister, Miami Mo. Mtg.
Son of Simon D. HARVEY.
Her loss is deeply felt by all who were connected with her in the various relations of life. She bore a lingering illness with remarkable patience and resignation, and her bereaved family and friends have the consoling evidence that their loss is her eternal gain.
During her recent labors, for more than three years, among the Indians in Kansas, the following touching testimony to one of her Gospel communications, was publicly borne by a noted and pious Shawnee Chief. After he had faithfully and impressively translated the sermon into his native tongue and had dwelt at some length on a portion of its contents, he turned his face towards her and those who sat near her, and in an affecting and broken manner spoke as follows:
"Friends, it seem to me, this Gospel I hear to-day touch my very heart; I believe this I hear to-day is living Gospel preaching; and it seem to me that last part, about narrow way and straight gate, how it lead to peace and happiness; and O! that broad way and that wide gate, how it lead so many down to misery and destruction; and when you refer to these before me, and tell us, O! how it cut my heart all up in little pieces. It make me weep; I weep with them that weep; I long time see, I must put trust in God, and not in man.
"Friends, it seem to me I can't help acknowledge this time, the goodness of the Lord in thus caring for the Red man. I hope He will touch our hearts; and He will touch our hearts, and we will know it, and we will feel it; and I do believe He will be with you too, and bless you, and preserve you, and will take care of your friends at home."
At a period some two years later, this pious chief resigned the office of Head Chief in the Shawnee nation, because he could not conscientiously pronounce sentence of death upon a member of his tribe who had been convicted of murder.



William T. HARVEY
Age:
Date of Decease: 2mo. 28 1862
Clinton Co., O.
Son of Caleb I and R.I. HARVEY.



Allen F. HASTINGS
Age: 2
Date of Decease: 8mo. 24 1862
Indiana.
Son of Samuel B. and Matilda HASTINGS.



Sarah J. HATHAWAY
Age: 28
Date of Decease: 10mo. 7 1862
Farmington, Ontario Co., N.Y.
Daughter of Joseph C. and Esther HATHAWAY.
Quiet, gentle, and retiring in her manners; amiable, unselfish, and affectionate in her disposition; the stay and comfort of her parents; the faithful and beloved companion of her brothers and sisters; loved and confided in by all who knew her. After a short but useful life, this dear young friend fell quietly asleep in Jesus, in the full hope of a blessed immortality. The day before her death her mother asked her, "If thou shouldst be taken away, dost thou feel that it would be well with thee?" With an earnest look of perfect assurance she answered emphatically, "Yes."

In the cold moist earth we laid her,
When the forest cast the leaf,
And we wept that one so lovely
Should have a life so brief;
Yet not unmeet it was that one
Like that young friend of ours,
So gentle, and so beautiful,
Should perish with the flowers."



Benjamin HAVILAND
Age: 71
Date of Decease: 9mo. 8 1862
New York.



Catherine HAVILAND
Age: 74
Date of Decease: 4mo. 21 1862
New York.



David HAVILAND
Age: 77
Date of Decease: 12mo. 21 1862
Queensbury, N.Y.



James Bartlet HAWORTH
Age: 2
Date of Decease: 3mo. 26 1862
Vermillion Co., Ill.
Son of Solomon and Keziah HAWORTH.



John HAWORTH
Age: 75
Date of Decease: 11mo. 16 1861
Philadelphia.



Susanna HAWORTH
Age: 78
Date of Decease: 6mo. 29 1862
Philadelphia.



Lucy S. HAWKES
Age: 62
Date of Decease: 8mo. 15 1862
Manchester, Me.
Wife of Isaac HAWKES.



Jane HAZARD
Age: 80
Date of Decease: 4mo. 13 1862
S. Kingston, R.I.
Widow of Dr. George HAZARD.
After the death of her husband, in 1829, she attached herself to the Society of Friends, and was an humble worshipper in their midst until her death. She was ever on the alert to pour into the bruised heart the balm of sympathy and to alleviate suffering. An humble Christian, "running and not wearying, walking and not fainting," she realized most impressively in her last moments the invocation of David: "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me. Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me."



Margaret HEACOCK
Age: 63
Date of Decease: 8mo. 10 1862
Greenwood, Pa.
Widow of Joseph HEACOCK.



Sarah Jane HEALY
Age: 22
Date of Decease: 9mo. 18 1863
Daughter of Smith and Ann HEALY.
She was mild, circumspect, and unassuming, with much sweetness of disposition. She was taken ill while from home, and the disease made such rapid progress that a fatal termination soon became evident.
Notwithstanding her blameless life, she was brought into great conflict of spirit, and came to realize the need of redemption through Jesus Christ. At one time her distress of mind was very great in view of her shortcomings and unworthiness, and she shed many tears, and inquired of a friend if she thought there was any mercy for one who had sinned out their day of visitation. The friend replied that it was evident from her feelings of sorrow and repentance, that such was not her case, and encouraged her to hope in a Saviour's mercy. He who is infinite in goodness and love to His repenting children, was pleased to pour the balm of His consolation into her contrite heart, and before morning she expressed her belief that God had pardoned all her sins. Another day, in conversation with a friend, she acknowledged her many deviations, and said that from a child she had felt the necessity of a more perfect dedication of heart, but had delayed the great work. She said repeatedly, she did not understand why she had been so neglectful when her Saviour had done so much for her; but now she could leave all in the Lord's hand, and felt happy in so doing. She seemed like one of her Saviour's little ones, loving and depending on His alone. Seeing her mother greatly distressed, she said, "Mother, all is well." As her sister bent over her she said, "I am going." Her sister asked her if she was going happy. She answered, "Yes." "All is well."



Harmony HENDERSON
Age: 27
Date of Decease: 10mo. 20 1862
Newport, Ind.
Wife of John HENDERSON.



Bersheba G. HERENDEEN
Age: 62
Date of Decease: 5mo. 21 1862
Farmington, N.Y.
A Minister.
She was naturally of a very gay and lively temperament, and in early youth was impressed with the belief that it would one day be required of her to testify to others the goodness of the Lord. In the thirty-second year of her age she yielded to this requirement, and was thenceforward engaged to follow her Master in the way of His leadings. She travelled extensively on this continent, visiting all the Yearly Meetings except one, and many of the meetings constituting them; also holding meetings among those not members of our Society, and visiting many of the families of Friends. In social life she was affable and kind, "given to hospitality," "careful to entertain strangers," mindful of the poor, to whom she gave freely of her substance, and a most affectionate wife and mother. She expressed the desire that she might be spared a lingering illness, and the wish was granted. While pursuing her ordinary avocations the Master called, and at once her spirit returned to God who gave it. Her loss is deeply felt by her family, the community, and the meeting in which she had so long studied to show herself "approved unto God- a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth."



Elizabeth HIATT
Age: 91
Date of Decease: 11mo. 11 1862
Milford, Ind.
An Elder. Widow of Benajah HIATT.
She was the daughter of Isaac and Catherine WHITE, and was born at Core Sound, North Carolina, on the 24th of 12th month, 1770. At that time Friends still owned slaves. Several were held by her father; but they were treated as members of the family, and were ultimately liberated.
She often spoke of them even when she was far advanced in years, in terms of affectionate remembrance. Her parents removed when she was about fourteen years of age to New Garden in North Carolina, then a comparatively new section of the country. She was married in 1797 to our late beloved friend Benajah HIATT, a valuable minister, who died in 1847. Not much is known of her early religious experience, but they set out in married life with a determination to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and after many years of faithful dedication were able to say, that "all things necessary" had been added. They had a large family, ten children, and she was consequently cumbered with many cares. She spoke in later years of this period of her life as having been spent "in sinning and repenting," that is, her good resolutions were frequently broken, and she did not attain to that state of entire dedication to her Divine Master which she so ardently desired, and which her calm and settled faith gave evidence in later years. Both her husband and herself were remarkable for their kindness and hospitality to the poor, the fatherless, and the widow, and especially to the stranger. Their house was always open to the latter class, and they rarely spent a night alone in the more active period of their lives. Nearly as many orphan children as they had of their own were adopted into their family, and partook of the same kind care as their own children. One of these, now a valued and beloved elder in our religious society, says: "It is now fifty-nine years since I was first placed under her care and that of her worthy companion who acted as parents to me; since that time I have ever held them and their children in much esteem and kind remembrance, and although forty-nine years have elapsed since I was one of their family circle, I often recur with feelings of humble gratitude to seasons of divine favor which I experienced while under their care."
Elizabeth HIATT was a person of but few words, but possessed a very calm and mature judgement. She was particularly careful to avoid causes of offence, and escaped remarkably, for one of her activity and usefulness, the reflection and censure of others. She was an excellent adviser, always counselled moderation and forbearance, and when appealed to by her children or other persons whose impetuosity would lead them to a state of excitement, she would calmly hear their statements, call their attention to the other side of the question, and advise them to look at the matter on every point of view, "to pause, ponder, sift;" thus she often preserved them from the evil effects which would have followed hasty and rash action. So in difficulties which arose in religious society amongst her neighbors, her influence was extended as a peace-maker. These traits in her character joined to religious experience and great dedication to her Divine Master, made her a fit overseer of the flock. She was appointed an elder early in life, and continued usefully in that state more than fifty-four years. She was an active and useful participant in the discipline of the church, and frequently took long journeys on horseback through new and sparsely settled country in its service. She accompanied Miriam MENDENHALL, a minister of the gospel, in the year 1821, in a religious visit to Indiana, and attended the first Yearly Meeting in that State. The journey occupied several months, and was laborious and exposing, the country being new, with poor facilities for travelling, and but few comforts amongst the settlers. On account of their conscientious objection to slavery, against both her husband and herself bore an earnest and uncompromising testimony, they left their native State removing to Indiana in the year 1824, and settled at Milford, where they continued to reside during the remainder of their lives. She was one of that class of Christians who pass quietly on through life, fulfilling her duty to her family, her neighbors, and the church, without ostentation or display. As the infirmities of advancing years began to press upon her, she feared that she might mar, rather than advance the good work by continuing actively to participate in the affairs of the church, and voluntarily gave up the disciplinary affairs to those in younger years, whilst she yet greatly enjoyed mingling with her friends therein. For the last ten years of her life, she was confined almost entirely to the house. Her mental powers declined very gradually, until she became totally oblivious to almost everything around her, but, even then, it was interesting to observe at times that the name of the Saviour would rouse her mind to life when she had even forgotten her own children; finally, however, years before her death, the period seemed to have arrived when responsibility had ceased, when it was said, "he that is righteous, let him be righteous still," and her useful life was practically closed.



Jane HIATT
Age: 5
Date of Decease: 10mo. 5 1862
Plainfield, Ind.
Daughter of Jesse D. HIATT.



Mary HIATT
Age: 51
Date of Decease: 7mo. 4 1862
Greenfield, Ind.
Wife of William HIATT.



Noah HICKS
Age: 63
Date of Decease: 9mo. 11 1862
Le Ray, N.Y.
An Elder.



Ebeneezer HILL
Age: 84
Date of Decease: 9mo. 1 1862
Lowville, N.Y.
An Elder.
He was one of the first settlers of Lowville, where he became noted for his industry and uprightness of character. He united with Friends about the first organization of the Society at that place. He was a very diligent attender of their meetings, and thoroughly attached to the principles of the Gospel, manifesting a desire that they might be sustained in their primitive purity. He was beloved by a large circle of friends, some of whom were witnesses of his patient endurance of suffering and cheerful submission to the will of his heavenly Father.



Mary M. HILL
Age: 16
Date of Decease: 9mo. 26 1862
Minneapolis, Min.
Daughter of Dr. N.B. and Eliza L. HILL.
She was a member of Back Creek M.M., North Carolina. Some weeks previous to the attack of illness which proved to be her last, this dear child manifested an earnest desire for forgiveness and redemption through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and was favored to find acceptance with Him; so that when suddenly called to pass through the valley of the shadow of death, she could say, "I fear no evil, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me." Very precious to her were the promises contained in the Holy Scriptures, which she often desired to have read to her, and especially dear to her seemed the inviting language, "And the spirit and the bride say, Come, let him that heareth say, Come, and let him that is athirst, come; and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." On the evening of her death, after suffering severe pain, her mind seemed stayed upon God, and among other passages of holy writ she quoted, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." During her illness she had often prayed that if it were in accordance with the will of God she might be permitted to pass away in sleep- a petition which was mercifully granted. When near her close she repeated a portion of the Lord's prayer, and then quietly sank into a sweet slumber, from which she never awoke.



William Edmund HILL
Age: 4
Date of Decease: 3mo. 22 1862
Thorntown, Ind.
Son of Elijah and Rebecca HILL.



Jonathan HILLERMAN
Age: 74
Date of Decease: 10mo. 1 1862
Driftwood, Ind.



William HILLES
Age: 75
Date of Decease: 3mo. 3 1862
Frankfort, Pa.
An Elder.



Rachel HINCHMAN
Age: 1
Date of Decease: 5mo. 5 1862
Sugar Creek, Iowa.
Daughter of B. and L. HINCHMAN.



Eldona HINSHAW
Age: 1
Date of Decease: 8mo. 24 1862
Cherry Grove, Ind.



Winney HINSHAW
Age: 31
Date of Decease: 12mo. 8 1862
Cherry Grove, Ind.
Wife of Elijah HINSHAW.
She was from early life strongly attached to the principles of the Gospel as professed by Friends, which it was her endeavor to carry into practice in her daily life; and thought for about eight years she resided nearly four miles from Meeting she was rarely absent. The earnest desire of her heart is expressed in the following memorandum in her writing, in 1857: -"If I expect to gain admittance with the ransomed and redeemed of the Lord, I must serve God supremely. Oh! Holy Father, be pleased to draw near and watch over me, enabling me to walk in the narrow way which leads to Thee." In reference to an apprehension that a dispensation of the gospel was committed to her, she writes in 1859, "I have for three years believed it would be my duty to proclaim to others the glad tidings of the gospel. Can it be that such an unworthy child as I am, should be called by the great Head of the Church thus to speak to the people? I have feared at times lest it might be an insinuation of the grand enemy of all good;" but seeking in humility to be preserved in the right way, the faithfulness of her Saviour was not wanting, and she was enabled to testify of His love and power to save, to the comfort of her friends and her own peace. With regard to this service she has at times remarked on the deep sorrow that filled her heart when through fear lest she should mar the good work she had withheld what she apprehended to be required of her, but she says, "I believe my Father in heaven has forgiven me, as it was not through willful disobedience; and when I have yielded to apprehended duty, what sweet peace has filled my heart." On 8mo. 19th, 1860, she wrote, "I have felt the Lord to be very near me this day, and the spirit of prayer has filled my heart in a remarkable manner, and I have been enabled to return thanks unto Him for His many favors to me, a poor child; I have sincerely craved that I might more and more experience His presence near me, desiring that I might be more diligent to know and to do His will. My health for months past has been delicate. Oh! the necessity of a preparation for death! Wilt Thou assist me, Heavenly Father, in this work, enabling me to see the sinfulness of sin, and teach me the way of truth and righteousness, that I may spend the remainder of my days in Thy service.

"Oh! grant me pardon for the past,
And strength for days to come."

She was a woman of few words, of a cheerful disposition, and the prevailing principle in the conducting of her domestic concerns was love, thus enforcing in her example what she was concerned to teach by precept, thereby endearing herself to a large circle of Friends.



Deborah HOAG
Age: 66
Date of Decease: 6mo. 16 1862
Palmyra, Mich.
Wife of Jonathan HOAG.
Her amiable disposition endeared her to many. During a long and trying confinement with pulmonary disease, she manifested much patience, expressing her entire resignation to the Divine will, and her humble confidence, that she would through adorable mercy be received within the pearl gates.
Her close afforded a consoling evidence of her peace with God, and hope in a blessed immortality.



John HOAG
Age: 74
Date of Decease: 6mo. 23 1862
Farmington, N.Y.



Calvin W. HOCKETT
Age: 23
Date of Decease: 8mo. 14 1862
Salem, Iowa.
For several years he had appeared concerned to lead a life of devotion and prayer, setting apart a portion of each day for the worship of God, and for reading the Scriptures in the family. He was attached to the Society of Friends, and engaged in the promotion of its welfare. He was interested in the First-day School in his neighborhood, and for several years a teacher.
His death was occasioned by the accidental discharge of a gun while conversing with some of his friends. Being taken to the house, he said, "It will soon be over." On being asked if he was prepared for the change, he calmly replied, "I believe I am; I know nothing in my way." Soon after he said, "I am going home; tell my young friends to do right," alluding to the trials which then seemed likely to overtake Friends on account of military requisitions. A brother and a neighbor coming in, he said to them, "Try to live a Christian life, and meet me in heaven." He seemed much concerned for his wife and child, and asked several who were present, to take care of them. Being told they would be properly cared for, he seemed satisfied. He was much engaged in supplication, and in about two hours after the fatal occurrence, he calmly passed away.



Delilah HOCKETT
Age: 9
Date of Decease: 10mo. 15 1862
Randolph Co., Ind.
Daughter of Hezekiah and Gulielma HOCKETT.



Jesse HOCKETT
Age: 64
Date of Decease: 9mo. 13 1862
Newberry.
A Minister.
He was frequently engaged in religious service to the neighboring meetings, and sometimes among those not in membership with us, although, for several of the past years of his life, laboring at times under severe bodily suffering. He was graciously permitted to realize that whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth, and to have the language verified in his own experience, "I have refined thee, but not with silver, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction." He appeared for several months previous to his death, to be quietly waiting for his change, and has, we humbly trust, through mercy entered the kingdom of joy and peace.



Josiah HOCKETT
Age: 9mos.
Date of Decease: 9mo. 15 1862
Back Creek, Ind.
Son of Isaac and Peninnah HOCKETT.



Mahlon HOCKETT
Age: 60
Date of Decease: 2mo. 15 1862
Morgan Co., Ind.



Phebe Caroline HOCKETT
Age: 10mos.
Date of Decease: 4mo. 27 1862
Randolph Co., Ind.
Daughter of Mahlon J. and Abigail HOCKETT.



Judith HODGES
Age: 77
Date of Decease: 4mo. 30 1862
Forboro', Mass.
Widow of Sewell HODGES.



Esther HODSON
Age: 1
Date of Decease: 4mo. 1 1862
New Salem, Ind.
Daughter of Zacharia and Jenna HODSON.



Horace B. HOLADAY
Age: 2
Date of Death: 18mo. 14 1862
Paola, Kansas.
Son of M.F. and C. HOLADAY.



William HOLADAY
Age: 50
Date of Death: 7mo. 20 1862
Westboro, O.



Mary HOLLINGSWORTH
Age: 79
Date of Decease: 10mo. 1 1862
Georgetown, Ill.
Widow of Jacob HOLLINGSWORTH.



Lucretia HOLWAY
Age: 47
Date of Decease: 6mo. 13 1862
Sandwich, Mass.
Daughter of Prince and Lucretia HOLWAY.
Through a long period of bodily suffering, patiently endured, she frequently expressed her gratitude for her innumerable blessings, spiritual and temporal, and when alluding thereto she appeared deeply impressed with a sense of her unworthiness, saying: "I often think, can it be possible that such a poor creature as I am should be permitted, at seasons, to feel so free from all anxious care, and to be resting as in the Saviour's arms." At times she was brought very low, and ready to fear that the waves of discouragement would overwhelm her, but she was enabled to acknowledge that her Heavenly Father, in His unmerited love and compassion, did not forsake her in the hours of deep proving, but gave her to feel that He was a God nigh at had, casting out fear, and sustaining the soul with a calm confiding trust that through the intercession of the dear Redeemer, her transgressions would be blotted out and her spirit rest in peace.



Mary Ann Samantha HORN
Age: 12
Date of Decease: 7mo. 9 1862
Randolph Co., Ind.
Daughter of Silas and Charlotte HORN.
Near her close she exhorted those around her to be prepared to meet her in Heaven, and thus sweetly passed away.



Mary HORNER
Age: 86
Date of Decease: 9mo. 5 1862
Philadelphia.
A life of singular purity and usefulness, of consistent and unobtrusive piety, "full of mercy and good fruits," closed, after a long decline, in the love and patience and peace of the Gospel.



William HORNER
Age: 58
Date of Decease: 3mo. 19 1862
Thorntown, Ind.



Mary HOSKINS
Age: 3
Date of Decease: 9mo. 16 1862
Iowa.



Sarah J. HOWELL
Age: 38
Date of Decease: 8mo. 18 1862
Oak Ridge, Ind.
Wife of Jeremiah HOWELL.
Having whilst in health sought her Saviour, and realized a sense of His pardoning love, she was not found unprepared when called to meet the Bridegroom. Though unexpectedly summoned to leave this world she was calmly resigned, and said she was ready to leave all below for that better world where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. In the short illness that preceded her close she manifested and unshaken trust and confidence in her Saviour.



Humphry HOWLAND
Age: 82
Date of Decease: 12mo. 13 1862
Aurora, N.Y.



Rebecca HOXIE
Age: 81
Date of Decease: 7mo. 23 1862
Wife of Abner HOXIE.



Wm. B. HUBBARD
Age: 54
Date of Decease: 10mo. 9 1862
Monrovia, Ind.



Joanna HUNT
Age: 5
Date of Decease: 10mo. 25 1862
Morgan Co.



Phebe H. HUNT
Age: 15
Date of Decease: 3mo. 5 1862
Iowa.
Daughter of Eleazer and Jane HUNT.



Daniel HUNTINGTON
Age: 62
Date of Decease: 3mo. 8 1862
Evans, Erie Co., N.Y.



Joel W. HUTTON
Age: 51
Date of Decease: 7mo. 3 1862
Sewickly, Pa.





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