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'''Catherine Bruen Foote,''' was born at Delhi, Delaware county, New York 14 September, 1811 to [[Charles Augustus Foote]] and [[Jesse Baldwin|Maria DeHart Baldwin Foote]] ["14 Sept." ''Foote Fam;205 Abram Foote, f.f.pp., Delaware Gazette;1;Dec., Delhi;g.s.''] | '''Catherine Bruen Foote,''' was born at Delhi, Delaware county, New York 14 September, 1811 to [[Charles Augustus Foote]] and [[Jesse Baldwin|Maria DeHart Baldwin Foote]] ["14 Sept." ''Foote Fam;205 Abram Foote, f.f.pp., Delaware Gazette;1;Dec., Delhi;g.s.''] | ||
| − | She died in Chicago, 23 November, 1897; and is buried in the Herman | + | She died in Chicago, 23 November, 1897; and is buried in the [[Herman Day Gould, 1799|Herman Gould]] lot in [[Woodland cemetery, Delhi, New York]]. [Delaware Gaz;1 Dec 1897, findagrave;194683085] |
“Never married but spent her time and money on good works.” [Foote Fam;205]. | “Never married but spent her time and money on good works.” [Foote Fam;205]. | ||
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===Delaware Gazette, 1 December, 1897, p. 3.=== | ===Delaware Gazette, 1 December, 1897, p. 3.=== | ||
'''Died,''' In Chicago Ill., on the 23d inst., Miss Catherine B. Foote. | '''Died,''' In Chicago Ill., on the 23d inst., Miss Catherine B. Foote. | ||
| − | <br>Miss Foote was the daughter of the late Hon. Charles A. Foote, and was born in this village September 1st, 1811. At an early age she became a member of family of the late [[Herman Day Gould, | + | <br>Miss Foote was the daughter of the late Hon. Charles A. Foote, and was born in this village September 1st, 1811. At an early age she became a member of family of the late [[Herman Day Gould, 1799|Herman D. Gould]] and ever after remained a self-sacrificing and devoted member thereof—a devotion rarely excelled. |
In early life she became a member of the 2d Presbyterian church in this village, asn was always a devout member thereof, and her devotion to duty always proved her to be a sincere Christian. Some years ago she moved to Chicago and there remained a member of the Gould family until her death. | In early life she became a member of the 2d Presbyterian church in this village, asn was always a devout member thereof, and her devotion to duty always proved her to be a sincere Christian. Some years ago she moved to Chicago and there remained a member of the Gould family until her death. | ||
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Her remains (accompanied by Mrs. H.D. Gould) were brought to this village Monday and interred in Woodland Cemetery in the Herman D. Gould lot. | Her remains (accompanied by Mrs. H.D. Gould) were brought to this village Monday and interred in Woodland Cemetery in the Herman D. Gould lot. | ||
| − | == | + | ===Will of Herman Day Gould, Delaware County, New York Probate, Vol. D-E, 1838-1856, 25 July, 1851=== |
| + | Thirdly I Give to Catharine B. Foote in addition to the Suns I have already heretofore given her, the Sun of $700—to be paid whenever she requires the same—and it will be agreeable to my wishes to have her remain in the family of my wife as She has heretofore done— | ||
===Undated letter from Catherine Foote to her brother Charles A. Foote circa 1834-1840=== | ===Undated letter from Catherine Foote to her brother Charles A. Foote circa 1834-1840=== | ||
My Dear Charley | My Dear Charley | ||
| − | <br>I have as good an opportunity that I thought I must improve it and write you a few lines but I have not time to write much. I am glad to hear you well and improving, I hope it may be said of you [on]it was of our blessed Jesus that as he in his statue grew he grew in favour both with man and God his Father too. I hope my dear Charley you do not forget you have been bought with with a price even the blood of Jesus Christ, that you have professed to love Him and serve him all your days. do you strive daily to magnify the grace that hath bought you and by living a holy and consistant life recommend the religion of Jesus to the | + | <br>I have as good an opportunity that I thought I must improve it and write you a few lines but I have not time to write much. I am glad to hear you well and improving, I hope it may be said of you [on]it was of our blessed Jesus that as he in his statue grew he grew in favour both with man and God his Father too. I hope my dear Charley you do not forget you have been bought with with a price even the blood of Jesus Christ, that you have professed to love Him and serve him all your days. do you strive daily to magnify the grace that hath bought you and by living a holy and consistant life recommend the religion of Jesus to the whorld around you. I do sincerely hope you are doing more for Christ than christians in this place are doing we very much need the Reviving influences of the Holy Spirit for all appear to be asleep. and how natural it is for us to complain of this error after we have fallen into it, not feeling that it is our own fault, and that we are (sining) if we continue in this state. Mr Kirkland has gone to attend presbytary but so far his pulpit has been supplied every sabbath, they have no preaching in the other church and have not had since last fall our sabbath school is not so large as in was the teachers do not take that interest in it that they ought to, at least I for one can plead guilty to the charge of indifference. I know it is wrong and I hope for the future I shall try and be more faithful to my class. when you write tell me if you go to sabbath schooling to church and all that you are doing. I have a good many things to say to you but have not time to write them now for I must write a letter to Mrs Gould today or tomorrow, they have gone to Pittsburg band will not be back in three week. Frances and Charley are well you would hardly know little Chaley he has grown so much he improves very fast. Charles will go to Auburn this summer and I shall go with him as far as Hamilton I wish I could go all the way with him, but I can not but I will try and write you a better letter letter then, your friends here are all well and often inquire for you. Mr Wright has gone to Deposit and Mr Robinson keeps tavern where he did. I had a letter from Aunt Harriet last week she says James is well and lives with her he is going into a druggist store, I wish you would write them both if you have time. Uncle Maxwell's family are well Margaret will not be married until next fall if you do not come home before you must come then. give my love to Mrs Marvine and Mrs Steel remember me to Mr and Mrs [Seydorn] although a stranger to them i feel as if they where friends because they are so kind to you tell them I thank them for it and trust the lord will reward them for their goodness to an orphan. I hope you will burn my letter when you have read it for it is written in such a hurry I should be ashamed to have any one see it. do write soon and do not pay the postage. now good bye and believe me your affectionate sister |
<br>Catherine Foote | <br>Catherine Foote | ||
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| + | I will send you some collars by Charles I could not get them maid or I would send them now I hope you can wear the stockings | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:19, 20 January 2022
Catherine Bruen Foote, was born at Delhi, Delaware county, New York 14 September, 1811 to Charles Augustus Foote and Maria DeHart Baldwin Foote ["14 Sept." Foote Fam;205 Abram Foote, f.f.pp., Delaware Gazette;1;Dec., Delhi;g.s.]
She died in Chicago, 23 November, 1897; and is buried in the Herman Gould lot in Woodland cemetery, Delhi, New York. [Delaware Gaz;1 Dec 1897, findagrave;194683085]
“Never married but spent her time and money on good works.” [Foote Fam;205].
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Delaware Gazette, 1 December, 1897, p. 3.
Died, In Chicago Ill., on the 23d inst., Miss Catherine B. Foote.
Miss Foote was the daughter of the late Hon. Charles A. Foote, and was born in this village September 1st, 1811. At an early age she became a member of family of the late Herman D. Gould and ever after remained a self-sacrificing and devoted member thereof—a devotion rarely excelled.
In early life she became a member of the 2d Presbyterian church in this village, asn was always a devout member thereof, and her devotion to duty always proved her to be a sincere Christian. Some years ago she moved to Chicago and there remained a member of the Gould family until her death.
Her remains (accompanied by Mrs. H.D. Gould) were brought to this village Monday and interred in Woodland Cemetery in the Herman D. Gould lot.
Will of Herman Day Gould, Delaware County, New York Probate, Vol. D-E, 1838-1856, 25 July, 1851
Thirdly I Give to Catharine B. Foote in addition to the Suns I have already heretofore given her, the Sun of $700—to be paid whenever she requires the same—and it will be agreeable to my wishes to have her remain in the family of my wife as She has heretofore done—
Undated letter from Catherine Foote to her brother Charles A. Foote circa 1834-1840
My Dear Charley
I have as good an opportunity that I thought I must improve it and write you a few lines but I have not time to write much. I am glad to hear you well and improving, I hope it may be said of you [on]it was of our blessed Jesus that as he in his statue grew he grew in favour both with man and God his Father too. I hope my dear Charley you do not forget you have been bought with with a price even the blood of Jesus Christ, that you have professed to love Him and serve him all your days. do you strive daily to magnify the grace that hath bought you and by living a holy and consistant life recommend the religion of Jesus to the whorld around you. I do sincerely hope you are doing more for Christ than christians in this place are doing we very much need the Reviving influences of the Holy Spirit for all appear to be asleep. and how natural it is for us to complain of this error after we have fallen into it, not feeling that it is our own fault, and that we are (sining) if we continue in this state. Mr Kirkland has gone to attend presbytary but so far his pulpit has been supplied every sabbath, they have no preaching in the other church and have not had since last fall our sabbath school is not so large as in was the teachers do not take that interest in it that they ought to, at least I for one can plead guilty to the charge of indifference. I know it is wrong and I hope for the future I shall try and be more faithful to my class. when you write tell me if you go to sabbath schooling to church and all that you are doing. I have a good many things to say to you but have not time to write them now for I must write a letter to Mrs Gould today or tomorrow, they have gone to Pittsburg band will not be back in three week. Frances and Charley are well you would hardly know little Chaley he has grown so much he improves very fast. Charles will go to Auburn this summer and I shall go with him as far as Hamilton I wish I could go all the way with him, but I can not but I will try and write you a better letter letter then, your friends here are all well and often inquire for you. Mr Wright has gone to Deposit and Mr Robinson keeps tavern where he did. I had a letter from Aunt Harriet last week she says James is well and lives with her he is going into a druggist store, I wish you would write them both if you have time. Uncle Maxwell's family are well Margaret will not be married until next fall if you do not come home before you must come then. give my love to Mrs Marvine and Mrs Steel remember me to Mr and Mrs [Seydorn] although a stranger to them i feel as if they where friends because they are so kind to you tell them I thank them for it and trust the lord will reward them for their goodness to an orphan. I hope you will burn my letter when you have read it for it is written in such a hurry I should be ashamed to have any one see it. do write soon and do not pay the postage. now good bye and believe me your affectionate sister
Catherine Foote
I will send you some collars by Charles I could not get them maid or I would send them now I hope you can wear the stockings
Sources
Abram Foote
