Barbara Eckstein was born at Darien, New York, January 11, 1854 and died at her home in Farnam, Nebraska, March 12, 1936 at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 1 day.

She was united in marriage to Roswell Reynolds on July 23, 1871. To this union were born three children, one daughter and two sons; Mrs. Ella Anderton, Edgar, Nebr.; Clifford, Farnam, Nebr.; and Austin G. who died when three years old, and a foster daughter, Mrs. Nellie Boyle, Cozad, Nebr. There are five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, with other relatives and many close friends who are left to mourn her going.

The husband and father passed to the great beyond, January 27, 1933.

Mr. And Mrs. Reynolds moved from New York to Iroquois county, Illinois in 1879. In 1885 they moved to Edgar, Nebr., and in 1892 they moved to Farnam which was their home with the exception of two years spent at Wallace, Nebraska. They were among the early settlers in this community having spent about 42 years here.

In Edgar, Nebr., Mrs. Reynolds united with the Methodist church, and arriving in Farnam when there was only a Congregational church, she united with this church. Mrs. Reynolds will be greatly missed by relatives and many friends, especially her neighbors. A loving mother a conscientious christian and splendid neighbor has gone to be with her God.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 Saturday afternoon with Rev. S. McKeown in charge. Burial was made in the Farnam cemetery, Mr. And Mrs Dan McNickle and Mr. And Mrs. Charles Pollard sang, "The Old Rugged Cross," "‘Tis Sweet to Trust in Jesus, " and "Abide In Me". Pallbearers were: S. B. Cameron, A. B. Thrasher, J. V. Dawson, O. L. Hudson, A. LaBounty, and Henry Roetter.

The Farnam Echo, 19 March 1936