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BRIEF SKETCH OF LATE MRS. MC ENTEE 

Was Probably Oldest Native-Born Resident of this Place.

The funeral of Mrs. Christina McEntee, widow of the late Charles McEntee, who died at the residence of her son, Colonel John McEntee, Rondout on Tuesday night, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. Dr. Irving Magoe, Pastor of the Wurts-Street Presbyterian Church, officiated.  The funeral was attended by many sympathizing friends.

Mrs. McEntee had attained the eightieth year of her age, and at the time of her death was probably the oldest native born resident of this place.  She was a lady of those rare and gentle graces, which do not assert themselves, but which never fail of recognition among those of refinement and culture.  She loved retirement and pursued a walk of such quiet goodness that only the intimate few learned to know the charm of her beautiful life.  The innate and finer traits were seen less in herself perhaps than in her children, to whom she bequeathed them.  But it was these that shone out so clearly in her later life and made the close of it becoming and peaceful.  Mrs. McEntee was the daughter of William Tremper and Ann Tappen, her ancestors being among the oldest inhabitants of this City.  She was born in the house now occupied by John R. Stebbins, and with the exception of a few years of temporary absence, she has always resided here.  She had been associated with the chief events that go to make up the history of this City, and her departure narrows down to a very small limit those who can see back to the beginning of things here.  She never severed her connection with the Rondout Presbyterian Church.  She was one of its original members, a firm believer in its teachings and a faithful follower of Christ.  Her reminiscences of this place and people were vivid and interesting, as her recollection covered many years of observation, combined with the experiences of an active and thoughtful life.  Four children survive her, Colonel John McEntee, Mrs. Julia Dillon, Mrs. F. O. Norton and Mrs. Theodore Brown.  In their sorrow they may regard with satisfaction a life so worthy and an end so peaceful.