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OBITUARY
Fanny W. Custer, wife of the late Solomon Custer, was born in northern
the age of 72 years, 1 month, and 29 days.
Aunt Fanny, as all her long time friends and acquaintances of Dublin called
her, was one of the earliest settlers of this locality, having come to Dublin,
then a scattering hamlet with a hut here and there, that spoke of the advance
of civilization, when this part of the country was looked upon as but the
borders of the great wilderness to the westward—when the forests that abounded
on every side were as nature formed them, and through whose inaccessable depths
roamed the Indian, and the bear; and which were, at that time being gradually,
but surely, pressed toward the setting sun, by that irresistable tide of civilization,
that has at last covered the vast territory lying between the two oceans, lakes
and gulf.
The deceased was united in holy wedlock to Solomon Franklin Custer, in this
place, at the old tavern stand, that used to occupy the site of the late
Benjamin Cruil's residence in the east part of town, on
She was generally beloved by all who knew her, and was noted for her
benevolence of spirit and generous-heartedness; being known as one who would
share her last crust with whosoever should need it.
She joined the Universalist church on the evening of
that she would meet with dear ones gone before.
Having fulfilled the duties of life, with a conscientious regard for the
welfare and happiness of those who were compelled to lean on her in her middle
and early life, she passed away, fully trusting that the welcome applaudit
summons, "well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the
joy of the Lord," would greet her on the other side.
Funeral services were held at the Universalist church in