Name: Annie Weisiger Gorin
Residence: Glasgow, KY
Died: 30 April 1939, Glasgow
Born: 18 Aug 1857 Louisville, Jefferson, KY
Glasgow and Barren County lost one of their most distinguished and most widely known women
Sunday with the passing of Miss Annie W. Gorin at her home on W. Washington Street. Quietly, gently,
as she had lived, Miss Gorin died of a heart attack Sunday morning at seven o'clock after two hours'
illness.
A daughter of the late Franklin and Deborah Campbell Gorin, she was born in Louisville. When but a
young girl she moved to Glasgow where she devoted practically her entire life to the study and teaching
of music. Coming from a family of strong intellect, she soon gave indication of later success as a
musician. At the time of her death she was recognized as Dean of Music Teachers of Kentucky. She was a
charter member of the Ladies Matinee Musicale, of this place, and accomplished much in furthering the
aims and working of this club, which was the first music club organized in this state.
Miss Gorin was the last immediate survivor of a distinguished pioneer family of this county. Her
grandfather, John Gorin, gave the ground on which the Barren County courthouse is located in this city.
Her father, the late Franklin Gorin, was the first white child born in Glasgow, and he was, also, the
author of the book, "Times of Long Ago," made up of a series of articles he had written for this
newspaper. Mr. Gorin was, at one time, the owner of Mammoth Cave. The late Harry C. Gorin, a brother
of Miss Gorin, was an attorney in this city for many years.
Miss Gorin, the last surviving member of her immediate family, was one of the most beloved, one of the
most unselfish, and one of the finest, truest christian characters this community ever knew. All her life -
and that was a long and useful one, too - has been spent in behalf of others; the task was never too
trying not to be attempted; the sacrifice was never too great, but that she answered, if it meant
something to one of her host of friends.
She was unobtrusive, and a lover of friend and church. But, when occasion demanded, "Miss Annie" was
as firm as the Rock itself, and, always, let her views and her position be known when it came to the
matter of principle.
Coming from a fine Southern stock, she always maintained that heritage. She was proud of family, of
family achievement, and much of her pleasure in life was the knowledge of what the outstanding Gorin
family had done for this community.
She was a devout Catholic, and her years did not dim her interest in the welfare and success of the
church here. She was active until the fulfillment of her death in welfare of the church she so devotedly
loved.
She had genius for music. A charter member of the famous Glasgow Matinee Club, her fame as both
teacher and pianist was known all over Kentucky. She was repeatedly honored because of her
contribution to this art. For many years, up until her death in fact, "Miss Annie" gave instructions to
classes in music. Hundreds of former students in all walks of life trace their love of music to her splendid
instruction. Possibly no woman ever lived in Barren county who contributed so much to the finer side of
community life, or brought the artistic into our lives so fully than did Miss Gorin. Her influence was
wide-spread and everlasting. Her life was a benediction. It has been a joy and a pleasure and a gift
supreme to have known and to have appreciated such godly character.
Miss Gorin is survived by two nieces, Miss Louise Proctor and Mrs. J. B.
Whitney of Park City, and one great nephew, Mr. Harry Gorin Whitney, Jacksonville, Fla.
A short service was held at the home of Miss Gorin Monday evening at seven o'clock, the services
consisting of the Rosary and prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Funeral services were held at St. Helen's Catholic church Tueday morning at ten-thirty, with a Requiem
High Mass sung by Father Joseph Wheatley, of the Cathedral, Louisville, and choir from St. Joseph's
Church, Bowling Green Interment followed in the cemetery at this place. [Glasgow Municipal]
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