If I were damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, This June, as we observe LGBTQ Pride—the annual celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning communities—we... Celebrated illustrator, veteran mother, and beloved daughter Mary Engelbreit has created a beautiful and poignant tribute to the one woman most deserving of our affection and gratitude-Mom Motherhood has been an endless source of inspiration for Mary's art since she joined the ranks of the weary but willing. [19] Texas Department of State Health Services, death certificate no. Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Buy from : $0.99: Buy new from : $0.99: More books like this. b. If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! Through various records that provide direct and indirect evidence, the mother of Jesse Steele can be identified as Sarah Ella (Thorn) Steele, born 10 May 1871 in Texas. For Mother O'Mine by Mary Engelbreit. These two articles confirm the findings of the Census evaluations that Jesse #3, living in the home of Henry F. and Sarah Ella Steele, is the same Jesse that fell under the wheels of the freight train on 12 February 1917.  Notwithstanding Jesse #4 moving to Smith County, Texas, at some point between 1910 and 1920, there is no record of any other Jesse Steele near Tyler, Texas. So begins this poem which was published as a dedication to Kipling’s 1892 book The Light That Failed . Walt Whitman: "There was a Child Went Forth" Hulton Archive / Getty Images. Mother O' Mine by Illustrated by Mary Engelbreit (1993-05-03) No one is as adept at depicting these many facets of motherhood as Mary Engelbreit. [8] “Soldier Mangled by I. and G.N. Thank you for using ezsellusa. This poem is in the public domain. If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! Be the first to review this item. [12] 1920 US Federal Census, Smith County, Texas, pop sch, Justice Precinct 1, Tyler City, Enumeration District (ED) 82, sheet 11B (penned), dwelling 239, family 266, Henry Steele household; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 3 September 2017); NARA microfilm T625, roll 1845. / If I were drowned in the I know whose love would follow me Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! [13] National Archives, “World War I Draft Registration Cards,” National Archives, Military Records (https://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww1/draft-registration : accessed 3 September 2017). Mother o' Mine. Andrew Lycett (p. 314) agrees: Needing to appease his demanding mother (and reassure her of his love), Rudyard wrote the stark emotional poem “Mother o’ Mine”. 31636 (1933), Ella Steele, Bureau of Vital Records, Austin; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 3 September 2017). If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! [3]  She married Henry Franklin Steele on 15 January 1891. The tender and loving touch from a mother's hand makes every child feel heavenly and blessed. Very good condition for its age. Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! While most documents indicate that Jesse’s mother was Ella Steele, there is conflicting evidence of her first name.  Several primary documents, i.e. [7] Texas Department of State Health Services, death certificate no. ‘Mother o’ Mine’ was published as a dedication to Kipling’s 1892 book The Light That Failed. This raises the question, who was the “mother o’ mine” referenced in the article? Hide synopsis. ... / But no more deep will I endart mine eye / Than your consent gives strength to make it fly” (1.3.100–101). If I were damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother O’ mine, O mother O’ mine! If I were damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! Mother O’ mine, O mother O’ mine! by Andrews McMeel Publishing. Illustrations and brief rhyming text describe the importance of mothers. 31636 (1933), Ella Steele. / I know whose love would follow me still, / Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! : Mother O' Mine poem by Rudyard Kipling. Size 10.0 Source 78 User_cleaned Thomas Primosch User_metadataentered Shaun Kinney User_transferred Shaun Kinney I know whose tears would come down to me, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! marriage record, Federal Census record, and Anna V. Steele’s birth certificate, lists her first name as S. E., Sarah, and Sarah E., while all the others lists it as Ella, with no middle initial or name. Rudyard Kipling’s “Mother O’ Mine” is about the strong bond of love between a mother and her child. This music video 'Mother of Mine' is about a child who has grown up and wishes to give his dear mother what she has given him. If I were drowned in the deepest Measures: 6.5" t x 4.5" w x .5" d. Condition: Age appropriate wear. While the article is primary evidence of Jesse’s death, his occupation as a soldier, and his “former” home as Tyler Texas, the source of the information is unknown, although it is likely from the Justice of the Peace who performed the inquest and signed the death certificate. If the poet is hanged on the highest hill, his mother would follow him to that height. antique framed polychrome art print of flowers and poem by E. M. Brainerd MOTHER 'O MINE c. 1927 G. A. Co. (A Gibson Product). 1900 US Federal Census, Smith County, Texas, pop sch, Justice Precinct 6, Enumeration District (ED) 109, sheet 24B (penned), dwelling 439, family 440, Henry F Steele household; digital image. Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! February 22nd 2001 If I were damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! Be the first to ask a question about Mother O' Mine. Joseph Rudyard Kipling is best known for his novels The Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book, and Kim, and his most famous poem, " If — ". 4891 (1917), Jessie [sic] W. Steele. Mothers are their children's nurturers, heroes, booboo fixers, ch. I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! Mother o' Mine by Rudyard Kipling. [3] She married Henry Franklin Steele on 15 January 1891. [23] A records request has been mailed to the National Archives and Records Administration, but there has been no response. IF I were hanged on the highest h Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! For Mother O' Mine. & G. N. Train. Mother and son painting By Fritz Zuber Buhler Mother o' Mine by Rudyard Kipling If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! i love the poems about your mother. Find your copy. Danielle Carson. my mom loves them to...she was happy that i devoted alot to her (i was small )and till this day i still love it. Mother O' Mine by Illustrated by Mary Engelbreit (1993-05-03) on Amazon.com. If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o' mine! If I were hanged on the highest hill, / Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! [4], The article documenting Jesse Steele’s death does not mention the names of his family members, or where he was going.  It does state Jesse was training in Corpus Christi, Texas, and his remains were to be shipped to Tyler, Texas, “the former home of the deceased.”[5]. Posted by symphonyforlove at Friday, November 25, 2011. Every fan of Mary Engelbreit will want this classic for their own collection-and several extras for the mothers and grandmothers in their lives. Start by marking “Mother O' Mine: A Mother's Treasury” as Want to Read: Error rating book. If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o' mine! I know whose tears would come down to me, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! “Mother ‘O Mine” Through various records that provide direct and indirect evidence, the mother of Jesse Steele can be identified as Sarah Ella (Thorn) Steele, born 10 May 1871 in Texas. If I were damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! And was buried in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. 4891 (1917), Jessie [sic] W. Steele, Bureau of Vital Records, Austin; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 3 September 2017). Oh, mother o' mine! a.  A search of records at the Smith County, Texas, County Clerk’s office, including land and probate records, may reveal further documentation of this family and of Jesse Steele. 1910 US Federal Census, Smith County, Texas, pop sch, Justice Precinct 7, Enumeration District (ED) 87, sheet 4B (penned), dwelling 80, family 83, Henry F Steele household; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 3 September 2017); NARA microfilm T624, roll 1589. c. 1920 US Federal Census, Smith County, Texas, pop sch, Justice Precinct 1, Tyler City, Enumeration District (ED) 82, sheet 11B (penned), dwelling 239, family 266, Henry Steele household; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 3 September 2017); NARA microfilm T625, roll 1845. d. Texas Department of State Health Services, death certificate no. Summary: Act 1, scene 3. Mother O' Mine Classical/Song • Lyricist: Joseph H. Hughes • Alternative Title: Mother O' Mine. Oh, mother o' mine! If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! [16] “Death of Jesse Steele,” Tyler Courier-Times, 19 February 1917, p. 1, col. 3; microfilm image, Tyler Courier-Times March 1916-February 1917, Tyler Public Library, Tyler, Texas, [17] “Death of Jesse Steele,” Tyler Courier-Times, 19 February 1917, [18] “Jesse W. Sreele War Ground to Death by I. Celebrated illustrator, veteran mother, and beloved daughter Mary Engelbreit has created a beautiful and poignant tribute to the one woman most deserving of our affection and gratitude-Mom Motherhood has been an endless source of inspiration for Mary's art since she joined the ranks of the weary but willing. Son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Steele (newspaper). We’d love your help. Like many of Kipling’s greatest poems, it’s song-like, lending itself to being read or even sung or chanted aloud. My Mom died on Easter Sunday in 1984, age 48. Mother o' mine, O mother o' mine! I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! e. East Texas Genealogical Society, Marriage Records of Smith County, Texas, 1846-1899, (Tyler, Texas: East Texas Genealogical Society, 1972), p. 161; citing Smith County, Texas, Marriage Record Book K, p. 217, entry for marriage of H. F. D. Steele to S. E. Thorn, 15 January 1891. f. Texas Department of State Health Services, birth certificate no. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. His name, Jesse Steele, and possible variations, is not that uncommon, and because he was a relatively young man at the time of his death he did not have much time to develop a historic “paper trail.”  Assuming he was born in Texas, his birth would have been before Texas began mandatory birth registrations in 1903, so a birth certificate would not be available. 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