Russell Tower, 1903

2021-114

Russell Tower, 1903

People

Black and white photograph of Russell Tower, born 'in the second frame house in Cummington northeast of Mr. Coon's place' on May 31st, 1826. Tower moved to Worthington when he was seven years old and remained there for most of his life. He was a faithful member of the church and always opened his house 'to the preachers, and he gives them such a hearty welcome that they often enjoy his hospitality.' As of 1905, Mr. Tower's daughter Mary (b. September 26th, 1868) and her husband, John N. Yale (b. Meriden, CT. January 22nd, 1870) were living with and caring for him. Mr. Tower's wife, Rebecca S. Tower, died on November 11th, 1901. Rev. Moody wrote that she 'had a love for the welfare of the people of West Worthington very rarely seen. Her one wish and prayer for all was that they might be brought to a knowledge of God. They lost a friend which can never be replaced when she died Nov. 11, 1901. Not half her acts and deeds of kindness can ever be told. And the church lost an earnest worker, one who was always ready to do all she could to help the minister and establish the church.' See item 2021-159 for a photo of the Russell and Rebecca Tower house and for more information about the family. Featured in The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905), in the chapter titled, 'People Over Seventy in Our Parish September 1, 1903,' page 97, plate XIII, #27.

Still Image

4 x 5 in

Howes Brothers

1903-09-01

Marion Sweeney, South Worthington

2021-03-10

Box 17

Glass

Worthington - South Worthington

Featured with other Worthington residents in The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). See item 2021-159, Russell and Rebecca Tower House, Cold Street, Cummington.

NS (2021-03-10)

Bates/'The Heritage'

Still Image - Black and White Photograph

10.2 x 12.7 cm