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Elizabeth Myers Chase

6 May 1819 – 8 May 1888

Birth6 May 1819
Death8 May 1888
CemeteryOakwood Cemetery
Jacksboro , Jack County , Texas , USA
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47852188

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The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 10, 1888 Mrs. Elizabeth Chase died at her residence on South Main Street in Jacksboro, Texas, 8 May 1888, at the age of 69 years and two days. Deceased was born in Alsace, France, and came to America, with her parents, when a small child, the family settling in Buffalo, New York, where the only brother of the deceased now resides. In 1855, she was married to Mr. B.F. Chase. The couple moved to Jacksboro in 1869 to take ownership of the largest hotel in Jacksboro. They had been hotel managers together for many years and were known throughout the nation for their meals and hospitality. The couple divorced. The family removed to Jacksboro in 1868. Of her seven children, only two survive her, B.F. Chase, Jr. and Emma M., wife of James R. Robinson, both of whom reside in Jacksboro. A gradual decline in health had been observed for more than a year, nothing of an alarming nature occurred until the 2nd instant when she was stricken with partial paralysis and it was at once seen that she must soon pay the debt due by all. She passed away without pang or struggle, as one who Òlies down to pleasant dreams.Ó Death claimed and took with gentle hands. Deceased was reared, and continued a Presbyterian until 1875 when she joined the body of Christians worshiping at Jacksboro. Survived by two children - Mrs. Emma Robinson and Benjamin Franklin Chase, Jr.; grandchildren. In son's funeral home record, it shows his father as B.L. Chase, born in Scotland; mother is Elizabeth Myers, born in Germany. In Elizabeth Chase's funeral home record, that information is filled out by her daughter explaining her mother's early history. Her daughter's funeral home record shows her father as B.F. Chase.

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