Mrs Elizabeth Ramsay
Copied from Waelder News, May 8, 1903
Submitted by Aurale Huff
CROSSED OVER THE RIVER
Inquirer, May 1
Died: At her home in this city this morning at 9:25, Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsay, aged 90 years, 1
month and 18 days.
In the death of this estimable old lady, Gonzales loses one of her oldest and most respected
citizens. For several weeks she has been gradually failing, owing to her extreme old age, and
within the past few days her condition grew much worse and her death was not unexpected. The
funeral services will be held tomorrow morning, May 2nd, at the
Presbyterian church, the interment taking place at the Odd Fellows
cemetery.
She was born in Perth, Scotland, on March 13, 1813, and came to
America in 1845, landing at Port Lavaca on April 2, 1845. She was met
at this place by Mr. Jas. Ramsay and several friends from this city,
and according to previous arrangements she and Mr. Ramsay were
straightway married, after which the entire party returned to this
city. As a result of this union two sons were born. Texas O., who was
killed in the battle during the civil war, and Jas. Whitson, one of
Gonzales county's better known citizens.
Death claimed her devoted husband and took him from her side on
August 12, 1893, and she, with true Christian fortitude, has been
calmly and serenely awaiting the summons of Him who rules over all.
For many years she has been a staunch member of the Presbyterian
church, and she leaves behind her something more to be prized than
silver, gold or jewels--the record of an patient, noble Christian
life, the influence of which can not be effected by time or eternity.