Elliott, Margaret (nee Wilson) (1837-1916)

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Transcription of obituary published in the Primitive Methodist Magazine by T.R.

On November 6th, 1916, after a lengthy illness, borne with great patience and fortitude, Margaret Elliott entered into the rest of the Father’s house. Her mortal life began and fittingly ended at Northallerton, where, too, she met and was united to the Rev. Thomas Elliott, into whose abundant labours she fully entered. 

Her earliest religious impressions were received among the Congregationalists, but she afterwards gave herself devotedly to the Church of her choice. Her fine natural qualities, splendid sanity, and rare sympathy were for many years consecrated in a life full of good works, and she was a very tower of strength to her husband. Never loud and demonstrative, her religious life was yet deep, strong, intelligent, and pre-eminently practical. 

Few ministers’ wives have been so often honoured by taking part in the laying of foundation stones and the opening of new Churches — honours which were never unaccompanied by substantial gifts. Her love of reality was a notable feature of her life. In spite of advanced years she retained an almost youthful vivacity, her activity of mind being a striking triumph over bodily infirmities. 

The interment took place at Northallerton on November 9th, a memorial service being conducted by the Rev. J. Rigby (circuit minister), assisted by Revs. C. Humble, J. Rutherford, and T. Robson, the last-named giving an appropriate address. Friends from Stockton, Shildon, Crook, and Blackhill were present.

Family

Margaret was born in 1837 at Northallerton, Yorkshire. I have not been able to identify her parents in online records.

She married Thomas Elliott in the summer of 1877 at Northallerton, Yorkshire.

Margaret died on 6 November 1916 at Northallerton, Yorkshire.

References

Primitive Methodist Magazine 1917/589

Census Returns and Births, Marriages & Deaths Registers