en Folk 601~800
601
CLEMMONS COLEMAN
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
Clemmons Coleman, died June 9,1903, at the home of his brother, Mr. G.A. Coleman, in New Providence. He recently returned from Texas. Mr. Coleman was the brother of Alonzo Coleman, who died of appendicitis, three weeks ago. Mr. Coleman lived most of his life in Blooming Grove. A Mason. Internment at Blooming Grove. A Mason.
602
WILLIAM COLEMAN
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
William Coleman, age 80 years, died May 23,1903 of cancer, at the home of J.M. Thompson, near Antioch. Internment at the burying ground. (W.R. Thompson Cemetery)
603
JOHN B. COULTER
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
John B. Coulter, born in Elkton, Kentucky on April 18,1846, died Aug.13,1903, of Bright’s disease. He was the youngest son of R.S. and Fannie Bradley Coulter. Mr. Coulter worked in the store of his brother B.F. Coulter, of Clarksville and later in business with firm Coulter Brothers, until firm burned. In November 1871 he married Miss Susie A. Stratton, daughter of R.H. Stratton, a native of Virginia. John and Susie had six children, four survive: Mrs. Hueling Ely, Richard S. Susie J. and Sarah W. Coulter. He was a member of Clarksville Lodge No. 232, Knights of Honor. Internment at Greenwood Cemetery.
604
ROBERT A. McREYNOLDS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
Robert A. McReynolds died December 23,1883 suddenly, near Rossview. He was the son of W.O. McReynolds. Last of a large family of children. Accountant in Clarksville and also New Orleans, Louisiana. Husband of Miss Mattie Fort.
605
JOHN OSBORN MEHIGAN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
John Osborn Mehigan, age 11 years, born September 27,1872, died Apr.16,1883, of congestion of the brain, at the house of his father, Cornelius Mehigan, in New Providence, Tennessee. He was the eldest son of Cornelius and E. Irene Ogburn Mehigan. Internment at City Cemetery. (Riverview)
606
JONATHAN MITCHEL
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
Jonathan Mitchell, died December 8,1883 on First Street. Internment at City Cemetery. (Riverview)
607
EDGAR ORGAIN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
Reverend Edgar Orgain, age ca. 35 years, died December 17,1883, in Memphis, Tennessee. Rector of Grace Church in Memphis. He was a native of Fayette County, Tennessee. Related to Orgain family in Montgomery County, Tennessee,
608
THOMAS G. PARHAM
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
Thomas G. Parham, age 60 years, died August 20,1883 in District 1. He was a constable and tax collector of his district. A Mason.
609
GEORGE W. PARKER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
George W. Parker, born in Montgomery County, age 72 years, died March 7,1883, of cancer. Internment at Greenwood Cemetery.
610
JOHN HENRY PEARCE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
John Henry Pearce, born in Courtland, Alabama on August 16,1839, died March 22,1883, of asthma, on Main Street. He was the manager of the telephone and telegraph office in Clarksville. A confederate Soldier. Survived by two brothers; Albert Pearce and Ed. P. Pearce. A Mason. Member of Knights of Pythias & Telegrapher’s Union. Internment at Greenwood Cemetery.
611
JOE MARABLE
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
August 15,1896---Joe Marable, col., aged 82 years, the old body servant of the late Dr. John H. Marable, died at Palmyra yesterday. “Uncle Joe” was highly thought of by his friends; white and black. He was faithful, so far as in him lay, to every trust reposed in him. His former master was the grandfather of Dr. T.H. Marable.
612
G.G. POINDEXTER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
November 25,1859---The funeral of the lamented G.G. Poindexter took place here on Wednesday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of Masons, and other citizens. His body arrived here Tuesday night, attended by a number of his Nashville friends and was taken to the residence of Col. W.A. Quarles. At 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday the Masons and other friends repaired to the house, where after some impressive service by the former the assembled company had an opportunity of taking a last view of the face of the departed friend and brother. The body was in a metallic burial case that afforded a view of the face and nearly half the body. He was dressed in a fine suit of black cloth, and magnificent white japonica, with other flowers lay upon his breast. He presented a remarkable natural appearance. After the short services at the house, the procession formed, headed by the large turnout of the Masonic fraternity, they followed by the hearse bearing the body, then the family and relations of the deceased, and lastly citizens and friends in carriages and on foot. The procession was one of the largest we ever saw here. Arrived at the City Cemetery, the solomn and beautiful services of the Masonic burial were gone through with in a very impressive manner, and beautiful eulogy upon the character and virtue of the deceased was pronounced by Past Master Forbes, and then the body was committed to the grave. And thus closed the earthly carreer of G.G. Poindexter. Whatever may have been his faults, let them now be forgotten; and, where we shall hereafter contemplate his short, but eventful life and his sad, untimely end, let a recollection of his many noble qualities prevail over every last grateful memory; and let the sigh and tear of love also be consecrated to him.
613
MR. McCALLISTER
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
October 25,1845---On Wednesday night, the 22nd, Mr. McCallister, at the boarding house of Mr. N.P. ?? He was a stranger and all that is known of him is his name. He was to bed on Tuesday night without any apparent complaint and died not rise again.
614
ARCHIMEDES WALLACE ORNDORFF
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
December 13,1845---Died, on Saturday 22nd, Archimedes Wallace, infant son of John W. and Harriet H. Orndorff, of this county.
615
SAMUEL ADAMS McKEAGE
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
December 20,1845---Died on Thursday the 18th, Samuel Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McKeage, in the 15th year of his age.
616
PETER ONEAL
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
December 20,1845---died on the 16th, Mr. Peter Oneal aged 70 years. He was an honest and upright man, he lived in Montgomery County for 50 years.
617
PHINEAS BRADLEY
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
Died on Thursday, 18th, Mr. Phineas Bradley of this county.
618
WILLIAM HARRIS
STERLING INGRAM
From: Tennessee Watchman
June 14,1823--Died lately Mr. William Harris
June 14,1823--Died lately Mr. Sterling Ingram
619
T.V. CANNON
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
February 13,1849---We regret to announce the death of our late townsman, T.V. Cannon, of the Franklin House. He died on Sunday last of Cholera, at the Broadway Hotel, Nashville. During a two year residence in Clarksville, by his courteous and affable deportment, he had won for himself a host of friends, who will long regret his death. Early in the present year, he removed to Nashville, and opened the Broadway Hotel, which was rapidly winning its way to public favor, when he was stricken down. He left a widow and four or five children to mourn his loss.
620
JOHN SNELL
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
March 20,1849---At a called meeting of Pythagoras Lodge No.23, I.O.O.F. the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, our beloved brother John Snell, after a lingering and painful illness which he bore with Christian fortitude even without a murmur of complaint, has been called from this, we trust, to a better and happier world, be it therefore.
Resolved, that in the death of our brother Snell this Lodge has lost one of its most worthy and exemplary members, and the community, one of its most useful and estimable citizens.
Resolved, that this Lodge condoles deeply with the friends of the deceased, in this their bereavement; but consoles them with his assurance that “Our loss is his gain.”
Resolved, that this Lodge tender their thanks to Dr. and Mrs. L.S. House for their very kind and unremitting attention to our deceased brother during his protracted illness.
Resolved, that this Lodge attend the funeral of our brother tomorrow morning at 1:00, and wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days.
Resolved, that the secretary be instructed to furnish a copy of this resolution for publication in the city papers, and forward a copy of the same to the family of the deceased and to his friends Dr. and Mrs. L.S. House.
S.A. Hollingsworth, W.G.
M.E. Wilcox, Secretary
621
A.N. LARKINS
From: Clarksville Chronicle
--We regret to announce the death of Reverend A.N. Larkins, a minister of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He died at Corbandale last Sunday of consumption, which full disease has taken all the family save two. Dr. J.M. Larkins, our worthy townsman and one other brother, are being the only survivors.
622
WIDDEN S. ZILLIFRO
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
From: Clarksville Chronicle
February 17,1920---Resolutions of Respect of Palmyra Lodge, IOOF No. 427.
whereas, the Angel of Death has again visited our ranks and taken from us a beloved and esteemed brother, on November 23,1919, God in His wisdom saw fit to take from our midst Brother Zillifro. Brother Zillifro was an Odd Fellow in truest sense of the word. He was ever ready to help a distressed, worthy brother, Brother Zillifro, as well as being a good Odd Fellow, was an exemplary Christian citizen, a good neighbor and a devoted husband.
We as a lodge, feel that we have lost one of our most faithful members, and the community one of its best citizens, but we bow with submission to Him who knoweth best and doeth all things well. We fell that he has only been called from his labors here on earth to that great Grand Lodge above, to eternal rest with the “Grand Master” of the universe, into paradise of his God. Therefore be it, resolved;
(1) That in death of Brother Zillifro the lodge has lost one of its most loyal and beloved members and the community a true, upright and useful citizen.
(2) That we sympathize with his bereaved wife in her great distress and command her to God, who doeth all things well and ever knoweth best.
(3) That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the lodge, a copy be sent the bereaved wife, and a copy sent to the county paper for publication
S.M. Broome, A.C. Outlaw, S.O. Fessey
committee
Leaf Chronicle Note: Mr. Zillifro, in his will, it will be recalled, bequeathed his farm to the IOOF Home at New Providence.
623
MR. ELLETT
From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf
January 7,1890--Mr. Ellett, a citizen of District 4, aged 76 years died Saturday.
624
JOHN L. PAYNE
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
April 27,1853---At a special meeting of Clarksville Lodge No. 89 A.Y. Masons, April 22,1853; A.L. 5863. The following resolutions were submitted to the Lodge and unanimously adopted.
We are again called upon to record the death of a member of our mystic circle, in the person of our beloved brother John L. Payne, who departed this life at his residence in this county yesterday evening April 21,1853.
Therefore Resolved; by this Lodge, that we deeply deplore the death of so true and tried a friend and brother, but whilst we greive the loss to our brotherhood, to his family and the community we rejoice that he died in the full triumph of Christian faith.
Resolved; that the sincere sympathies of this Lodge are tendered to the widow and orphanes of our deceased brother, and we commend them to that all mysterious providence, in whom he so fully trusted.
Resolved; that as a Lodge, we will attend his last remains to the grave on Saturday morning the 24th, at 11:00 and there pay the sad honors due to his memory.
Resolved; that the family furniture and jewels of the Lodge be clothed in mourning for 30 days and that the members of the Lodge wear the customary badges for the same length of time.
Resolved; that a copy of these resolutions be sent to our afflicted sister Payne, and that a copy be furnished our city papers for publication.
Jonathan. S. Hart, W. Master
Clarksville Lodge No. 89
625
JAMES A. TRICE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 10,1858---Died on yesterday morning, in New Orleans, of yellow fever, Mr. James A. Trice, formerly of this city.
February 25,1859---The remains of the late Mr. James A. Trice, who died in New Orleans some months since, arrived here on last Sunday night, on board the steamer James Johnson. His remains were carried to the country on Monday and buried.
626
ROBERT JORDAN WEST
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
December 21,1853---On November 29,1853, at the residence of R.W. McClure, near Clarksville, Robert Jordan West, departed this life in the 30th year of his age. He was the 2nd son of Robert West Sr. and a native of Dixon (Dickson) County, Tennessee. There was but a short period of his life when his health permitted him to take an active part in business affairs, but that little was enough to convince everyone of his eminent capacity and his great moderation. In his short intercourse with the world, he won many friends and attached them very warmly to him.
His occupation was that of an Iron Master, and until his constitution was entirely destroyed, he was extensively engaged in the manufacture of this great staple of the Cumberland Valley. In his business he had the best field for the practice of all the cardinal virtues, and his friends will look back with pleasure to the example of justice, his moderation and the generosity he manifested in the administration of his affairs. There was one trait of character for which he was distinguished above other men, and that was serene cheerfulness and habitual urbanity of his temper. His was a manly Christian serenity of character, firm yet moderate, of which the vicissitudes of life could not deprive him.
His conversation was sprightly entertaining, and highly instructive, and though possessed of fine powers of sarcasm and ridicule, he used those gifts with such discretion, that all were entertained, and no one could ever say that his feelings were in the least injured by them. Of course his end was such as might follow the life he led. His mind was calm and serene and bright as the evening sun; he knew his time, and was ready when the summons came.
How sadly we fail in the meager lines of our obituary, to do justice to a character that was radiant with every manly virtue. The chief repository of his excellence must ever rest with the recipients of his family and the recollections of his friends.
627
WILLIAM W. CONRAD
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
January 4,1854---Died in this city January 2, after a protracted illness. Mr. William W. Conrad, in the 22nd year of his age.
628
RICHARD POSTON
From: Clarksville Chronicle
January 25,1854---Died January 24 at his residence in this city, Richard Poston, Esq., in the 39th year of his age.
629
ROBERT THOMAS DURRETT
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
February 1,1854---Died at the residence of his father in Port Royal, Tuesday Morning January 24,1954, at 9:00, Robert Thomas, son of James W. and Elizabeth A. Durrett, age 3 years 5 months.
630
GEORGE H. McNELLEY
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
March 8,1854---Died of consumption, at the residence of John F. Couts, of this place, in the 24th year of age, Mr. George H. McNelley, formerly editor and publisher of the Springfield Intelligencer. He was buried today with Masonic Honors.
631
MR. WALLS
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
March 22,1854---On Tuesday last a man named Walls, living near McAdoo, in this county, committed suicide by blowing his brains out with a pistol. No cause assigned. He leaves a wife and three children.
632
M.D.O. DENNIS
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
July 26,1854---Died at New Providence on the morning of Tuesday July 25, Mr. M.D.O. Dennis, one of the oldest and most wealthy citizens of our county.
633
JOHN L. RICK
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
July 26,1854---Died on July 25, John L. Rick, son of John Rick, of this city.
634
LEWIS W. KING
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
September 20,1854---Died Sept.18, at his residence, Dr. Lewis W. King, for many years an eminent physician and citizen of this place.
635
WILLIE P. NOSWORTHY
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
October 11,1854---Died Oct.14, at the residence of Mr. William Nosworthy, of this county, Mr. Willie P. Nosworthy, of Ouachita County, Louisiana, in the 27th year of his age.
636
LEMUEL THOMPSON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 3,1858---Deid, August 27, at the residence of his father, W.R. Thompson, after a brief but painful illness, Lemuel, aged 9 years, 6 months and 20 days.
Little Lemuel was one of the nicest and best little boys we have ever known. Obedient to his Parents,---affectionate to his brother and sisters--kind and obliging to his playmates---assiduous at School and attentive to the instruction of his Teacher---he was beloved by all who knew him; and never have I known sorrow and regret more universal at the death of one so young.
We would say to his bereaved parents and family, sorrow not as those who have no hope, but rely with unwavering confidence on the promise of Him who said, “suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of Heaven.” We say take courage and look forward to a happy reunion with your lost boy, in the realms of unending bliss, where all the pure in heart shall see God, and vie with Angels, in shouting his praises forever and ever, around his resplendent throne.
W.
Home Place, August 30,1858
637
WILLIAM C.B. STEWART
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
August 22,1855---Died at Glenwood, the residence of his father, near this city, August 15, Mr. William C.B. Stewart, aged 23 years, son of William M. Stewart Esq.
638
RICHARD OLDHAM
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
August 22,1855---Died August 11, of consumption, Mr. Richard Oldham, near New Providence, Tennessee.
639
HENRY GHOLSON
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
August 22,1855---Died at the residence of his father, in this county, August 19, Henry, son of Milton G. and Louisa Gholson.
640
NOAH REED
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
August 22,1855---Died in this place, on Sunday August 19, Mr. Noah Reed.
641
GEORGE McDANIEL
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
August 22,1855---Died in this place, on Monday August 20, Dr. George McDaniel.
642
MORTIMOR MADISON
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
September 19,1855---Died September 10, in this county, of disease of the liver, Mr. Mortimore Madison, aged about 50 years.
643
GEORGE McCALULEY
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 3,1860---Died in this City, on July 29,1860, of Chronic Peritonitis, Mr. George McCauley, late of Arkansas, and formerly of this county, aged 42 years.
The deceased was born and raised in this county but for the last three or four years he has lived in Arkansas, and had removed to our county a short time ago to spend the remainder of his life. But alas! the fatal hand of the destroyer came and laid him low in the tomb. He was held in high estimation by all who knew him. His remains were followed to the City Cemetery by a large procession, and buried with Masonic Honors. He expressed a willingness to die---perfectly resigned to his fate. Peace to his ashes.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
At a called meeting of Clarksville Lodge No. 89, held on the 30th day of July, 1860, the W.M. announced to the Lodge the death of our worthy brother, George McCauley, formerly of this lodge; and the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
The unerring hand of death has again visited our craft and taken from us a worthy friend and brother. Our deceased brother was reared in Montgomery County, and for many years was a citizen of Clarksville, and by his gentlemanly deportment and affable manners endeared himself to a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was for many years a good and useful member of our lodge. For some years past he has been a resident of a distant State, but recently returned to us the same kind, zealous, and devoted brother that he was when he tired in our midst. He has been cut down in the prime of life, and we are called to mourn his loss.
Resolved, That in the death of our worthy brother, society has lost a good and useful citizen, and his wife and child a kind, affectionate and devoted husband and father, and our order a true and zealous brother.
Resolved, That we clothe the jewels of our lodge with the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, that we attend, as a body, the funeral of our deceased brother this evening, at 2:00.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the family of our deceased brother, and that they be published in the Clarksville Chronicle.
J.C. Read, W.M.
William J. Ely, Sec’y
644
JAMES H. MORROW
From: Clarksville Chronicle
October 10,1843--Died on Friday the 2nd, Capt. James H. Morrow.
Upon the reception of the intelligence of the death of Capt. James H. Morrow, a member of the Palestine Debating Society, the members met on the 4th, for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect to the memory of one so much beloved, and so highly esteemed, by the members of this society.
On motion of S.H. Northington, C.N. Carney Esq. was called to the Chair, and Reverend D.C. Stevens appointed Secretary.
After the object of the meeting was briefly explained the following resolutions were offered by Dr. D. Northington.
Resolved, That we do deeply deplore the lament his early death and departure from us as a member of our society; and that we do condole with his bereaved family, and numerous relations and friends in this premature death of one who was in the prime of life and usefulness.
Resolved, That each member of this society wear a badge of mourning on the left arm for thirty days.
Resolved, That S.H. Northington and William Crouch be appointed to write a letter of condolence to his family.
Resolved, That the editors of the Clarksville Jeffersonian and Clarksville Chronicle be requested to publish the proceedings fo this meeting.
C.N. Carney, Ch’n
D.C. Steven, Sec’y
645
NEEDHAM BRYANT WHITFIELD
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 23,1858---At a called meeting of John Hart Lodge No.247, Peacher’s Mill, Tennessee, on Thursday, July 8th, 1858, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted, in reference to the decease of the Worshipful Master of said Lodge.
whereas, Our beloved Brother Needham Bryant Whitfield has been taken from us. Therefore,
Resolved, That we subscribe to this heavy bereavement, as become good and true masons, but do not sorrow as those without hope, but that if a tree be cut down it will sprout again, etc.
Resolved, That in the death of our worthy Brother, this Lodge has lost its able, efficient and kind Worshipful Master, who has at all times been ready in every good work, whose place will be hard to fill,
Resolved, That in the death of our Brother, the Great Masonic Brotherhood, has lost one of its ablest advocates, one of its brightest ornaments, and the community at large, one of its best citizens.
Resolved, That we remain in mourning for the balance of this Masonic year, and Brethren wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That we, as a Lodge, attend his funeral on the 18th, and that neighboring brethren are hereby invited to join with us in procession, and that the Clarksville papers be requested to publish the proceedings.
By order of the Lodge,
T.S. McNair, Secretary
July 23,1858
646
FIELDING S. WILIAMS
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
July 29,1845--Died at Clermont, Cannon County, on the 22nd, Mr. Fielding S. Williams, a native of Virginia, and long a resident of this county, in the 63rd year of his age. Of the deceased, it may be said, with perhaps as much truth as it was over said of any one:
“None knew him but to love him.”
The family of which he was the cherished head; the large circle of relatives and friends of which he was the distinguished ornament and blessing; and the Church, of which he was a most zealous and exemplary member, have all met, in his death, with an overwhelming loss. Let them be comforted, however, by the deep conviction, that their loss is his unspeakable and eternal gain.
He was sustained throughout his last illness by the abundant consolations of that holy religion which he had illustrated by a life of unweaned beneficence and active usefulness, and by a walk and conversation radiant with the beauty of holiness. He died as he had lived, ---in the communion of Christ’s holy church; in the confidence of a certain faith, the comfort of a reasonable religious and holy hope; in favor with God and in perfect charity with the world.
“Calm on the bosom of thy God,
Blest spirit! Rest thee Now,
E’en while with us thy footsteps trod,
His seal was in thy brow.
Dust to its narrow home beneath--
Soul to its place on high;--
They that have seen thy look in death,
No more may fear to die.”
His mortal remains were committed to the grave in the new Clarksville Burying Ground, on Sunday last, in the presence of a large and deeply affected congregation, Divine services by Reverend Crane, of the Episcopal Church.
647
STERLING OSBURN ALLEN
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
July 31,1857---Departed this life, Saturday, July 11, at the residence of his father in Montgomery, County, Sterling O., son of Samuel F. and Mary Ann Allen, aged about four years.
Little Osburn was one of these sweet disposed children that drew the attention and won the love of all who knew him. His sickness was short but severe, and in twelve hours after his fond parents became alarmed his spirit had left its tenement of clay and soared on angels wings into the presence of that being who has said, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid the not.”
Thy form and mind, sweet child, can I forget?
In richest are the brightest jewel set;
In these, high Heaven above truest shown,
As by his noblest works the Godhead best is known.
648
JAMES A. THURSTON
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
Aug.14,1857---At a called meeting of Clarksville Lodge No.8, held August 4, A.D. 1857, A.L. 5857.
The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adoped:
Whereas, Our friend and brother, Dr. James A. Thurston, is no more. He has been cut down in the prime of manhood, a severe loss to his relations, friends and brethren.
Brother Thurston died at the residence of his mother, in Clarksville, this morning at 2:00.
He was a dutiful son, an affectionate relation, a kind friend and a worthy and esteemed brother. Therefore,
Resolved, That we will attend the funeral of Brother Thurston tomorrow morning at 10:00.
Resolved, That we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, for the loss of our brother.
Resolved, That we tender our sympathies to the relations and friends of our deceased brother, and that a copy of these resulotions be furnished them, and also published in the city paper of Clarksville.
S. Kellog, W.M.
B.F. Coulter, Sec’y
649
THOMAS A. JONES
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
September 18,1857---Died at his residence in this county, on Saturday September 11, Mr. Thomas A. Jones.
650
JAMES FOSTER CUMMINGS
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
July 27,1860---Died in this city on the 23, of cholera infantum, James Foster, third son of James F. and Lizzie H. Cummings, age 17 months and 20 days.
The deceased was a beautiful and interesting little boy; but he was lent to his parents only long enough to be endeared to their hearts; then taken and transplanted as a flower form the soil of the earth to bloom forever in Heaven
“The lovely bud so young and fair,
Called home by early doom,
Just came to show how sweet a flower
In Paradise would bloom.”
651
HENRY WISDOM
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
October 2,1857---Died in Clarksville, on September 22,1857, Henry, son of B.H. and Belle Wisdom, aged two years.
652
HENRY LEON HERBLIN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
October 2,1857---Died on Sunday September 27, Henry Leon, infant son of F. and E. Herblin.
653
ROBERT NELSON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
November 6,1857---Died at the residence of Mrs. N.L. Poston, in this city, on the evening of November 3, her brother, Robert Nelson, in the 62nd year of his age.
Mr. Nelson was born and reared in this county, and has ever lived a worthy citizen of the same. His natural kindness of heart and good sense, made his association agreeable to all by whom it was enjoyed. He was a pious and consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. We deeply sympathize with the son and daughter and the relatives of the deceased, who are left to mourn his untimely loss. May he who “tempers the winds to the shorn lamb, be a father to the fatherless.”
654
WILLIAM DANIEL
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
November 13,1857---Died on November 9, William, age 18 months, son of W.B. and Virginia Daniel, of this city.
“Little Willie is now with the angels of light;
His bereft parents should be consoled by the thought that their loss is his eternal gain.”
655
WILLIAM GEORGE
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
November 24,1842---Died on the evening of November 21,1842, of consumption, William George of this place, in the 19th year of his age.
656
WILLIAM BAILEY LYLE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 8,1859---Died June 29,1859, at the residence of his father of Typhoid Pneumonia, William Bailey, son of Andrew J. Lyle, in the 17th year of his age.
At the opening of Antioch Sabbath School, the death of William B. Lyle being announced, the President appointed William H. Fessey, Samuel P. Bagwell and James T. Caldwell to draft resolutions expressive of the high esteem in which he was held, both by teachers and pupils, and to tender the same to his afflicted and bereaved parents.
Resolved, Therefore, that in his death this school has lost one of its brightest ornaments, for Bailey was ever an affectionate youth to his parents and teachers.
That we feel encouraged, although sorrow stricken, to press on in our labor of love, because we feel assured our loss in his eternal gain. He left behind this cheering and lasting memento: “Tell my dear Teachers, Mr. Fessey, that I thank them, sincerely thank them for what they have done for me; and to my class mates and fellow students, say that I have only paid the debt of nature a short time in advance of them; and to one and all, meet me in Heaven, for I am going home to God.”
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with his bereaved parents, sisters and brothers.
Resolved, That the teachers and pupils wear the usual badge of mourning for four successive weeks.
Resolved, That a copy of these Resolutions be presented to the parents of our beloved and departed pupil, and a copy be sent the Clarksville Chronicle for publication
William H. Fessey
Samuel P. Bagwell
James T. Caldwell
Antioch Sabbath School, Tennessee, July 3,1859
657
JAMES H. RICHARDSON
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
November 27,1857---Died this morning of consumption, James H. Richardson, at the residence of H.O. Wyatt, in this county. Burial tomorrow at 2:00. Obit next week.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
December 4,1857---Died in this county, November 27, of consumption, James H. Richardson, Printer. Age 24 years 3 days.
We are again called upon to record the death of a bosom friend - the companion of our boy-hood, and one that we loved as a brother. The announcement of his death, has spread a mantle of gloom over our soul, and brought deep sorrow to our heart. He was always a dutiful and affectionate son, kind and obliging to his brothers and sisters, and to his friends a cheerful, lively, generous warm hearted companion. We gazed upon him as he lay in his coffin, cold and lifeless, robbed in the habiliments of the grave; those once brilliant and expressive eyes hid by their sable curtains, that have been lowered forever; his bright and smiling countenance, that has so oft bespoken the pureness of the once light and joyous heart within, wore the expression of death. All is stillness now; death with his icy breath has blown life’s candle out; and for the last time we have gazed upon him in this world of affection.
He was born in Snow Hill, Maryland, November 24,1833, and removed with his mother to this state when he was quite a boy. He has been a resident of this county ever since, with the exception of about eighteen months, which he spent in the State of Illinois. He has been seriously afflicted for the last twelve months, confined to his bed the greater portion of his time, and although he suffered a great deal, he seldom ever complained, but bore his sufferings with a great deal of fortitude. For two or three months before his death, he had given the subject of religion a great deal of thought, and when death was near at hand, he was asked by his weeping mother, if he was willing to die; he told her not to weep, for he felt an assurance of eternal life, and was perfectly willing to die. He said, that by prayer, he had experienced a great change, and that the whole world could not buy that change. He retained his mind to the very last and passed away with unusual calmness. We do, from the great deep of our heart, sympathize with his aged mother and relatives, who have nursed him with so much care and tenderness. May the God of Heaven, who doeth al things well, support and comfort them in this hour of their bereavement. In dropping a tear of sympathy above his grave, to his memory, we can say, “sleep on till Christ bid the rise.”
Tis’ hard to part with thee, Jim;
Tis’ hard for us to bid farewell to one whom we so much loved;
Tis’ hard for us to take a “last, long, lingering look” of all that remains of thee;
But alas! Thou art gone.
“Go pure soul, and stretch thy wings,
thy better portion trace;
Go from transitory things
toward Heaven, thy native place;
Sun, moon, and stars decay;
time shall soon this earth remove;
Go pure sprit, and haste away
To seats prepared above
J.S.N.
Clarksville December 2,1857
658
H.S. GARLAND
From: Clarksville Chronicle
May 20,1845---Our whole community was overcast with gloom on Saturday morning, by the sudden and unexpected death of H.S. Garland Esq., who departed this life, about 10:00, a.m., at his residence, near this place. He had been confined to his bed about two days, and scarcely any one was aware that he was dangerously ill, until his disease had reached a hopelessly violent stage, and his manly form, so lately buoyant with health and vigor, was locked in the embraces of death.
Mr. Garland was the son of Hon. James Garland, of Virginia; he was born in Nelson county, Virginia, June 27,1816; died Saturday, 17th, in the 20th year of his age. He had been a citizen of our town since the year 1839; and notwithstanding his youth, he had already taken his stand among the prominent members of the bar, in this judicial district. His popular eloquence his affable manners, and his native benevolence of heart, had won for him the regard and esteem of a very large circle of friend and acquaintance, who, with his more immediate relatives and associated, will be moved with emotions of deepest sorrow, upon hearing of his sudden and untimely departure from the walks of life. His heart-stricken and disconsolate family have the tenderest sympathies of a whole community.
His mortal remains were interred with the last honors of the Masonic Fraternity at the new Clarksville burying Ground on Sunday 12, M., after a solemn and impressive funeral discourse by Reverend J.B. Walker, in the presence of a very large congregation, who followed his remains to the grave.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
At a called meeting of Clarksville Lodge, No. 80, 5:00, p.m. April 17,1845, A.L. 5845, on motion of Brother Richard Poston, Jr., the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Wheras, It has been communicated to Clarksville Lodge, No.89, of Free and Accepted Masons, that our respected and esteemed brother, H.S. Garland, has been taken from among us by death, therefore.
Resolved, That the ??? of this sudden and unlooked for dispensation of Divine Providence, fills our hearts with grief.
Resolved, That, in token of our regard for our deceased brother, we will wear the usual emblems of mourning, for thirty days.
Resolved, That we meet in Lodge, at 7:30, to-morrow morning for the purpose of paying the last honors to his mortal remains.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be transmitted to his afflicted family.
Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the Clarksville papers
E. Howard, W.M.
Jonathan S. Hart, Sec’y
659
WILLIAM ANDREW QUARLES
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
April 20,1859---Died in this city, on the 18, of scarlet fever, William Andrew, son of W.A. and Lucy J. Quarles.
The friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral, this morning (Friday) at 10:00 a.m.
660
WILLIE PARKER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
December 11,1857---Departed this life at his residence in this county on Saturday November 28, Willie Parker, in the 87 year of his age. The deceased was a native of Cumberland County, North Carolina, but has resided in this county for nearly half a century. During the last struggle with England, he was one of the gallant band who accompanied Gen. Jackson to New Orleans, and aided in defending that city. He was a good citizen, and in all relations of life was true and faithful, possessing a warm attachment for his county, his church, and family. He died in the triumph of the Gospel, may our exit from this world be like his, calm and peaceful.
661
T.T. FARMER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 24,1862---Died in this city, on the 22nd, after a brief illness T.T. Farmer, age about 40 years.
662
ALEXANDER A. KING
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 15,1858---Died on Jan.11, in New Providence, Tennessee, of pneumonia, Mr. Alexander A. King. Age about 32 years.
663
WARREN SYKES
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 15,1858---Died on December 19, in this county, Mr. Warren Sykes, age 74 years. He was born in North Carolina, and was in Col. Cock’s Regiment at the battle of New Orleans.
664
WILLIE WHITFIELD
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 22,1858---Died in this city, Willie, son of J.P.Y. Whitfield, age four years.
665
SAMUEL WILSON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 29,1858---Died January 28 near this city, Mr. Samuel Wilson, age 60 years.
666
BENJAMIN GORRELL
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 5,1858---Died February 3, in this city, Mr. Benjamin Gorrell.
667
JOSEPH HITER POLLARD
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 5,1858---Died on Wednesday last February 3, in the 6 year of his age, Joseph Hiter, infant son of Bayard T. and Susanna Pollard.
The subject of this notice, although but a little child, was one of singular interest and promise.
How natural to weep over the loss of our loved ones. How often are parents called to mourn their death even in early years? And each succeeding call rends their hearts more deeply. Christian parents mourn not as those who have no hope. Remember, He who said, “Suffer little child to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven,” addresses this language now to you and may you be enabled to say with the Psalmist, “He cannot come to me, but I will go to Him.”
668
CHARLES CUMMINGS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 29,1859---Died on the 16, near this city, Mr. Charles Cummings, at the advanced age of 80 years.
669
BENJAMIN OGBURN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 12,1858---Died February 11, of consumption, at the residence of his father in this county, Benjamin Ogburn, son of Major Thomas Ogburn.
February 26, 1858---Died of consumption, in Montgomery County, Tennessee, February 11,1858, in the 20 year of his age, Benjamin, second son of Maj. Thomas Ogburn. There are many that will read this melancholy news, that can look to the past some three years, when around the parental hearth sat three brothers; alike distinguished for their gentlemanly deportment, and brilliant minds; youth, health, and beauty was depicted on each countenance; but alas! they have all left their grey haired sire, and are now reposing side by side, in the solitary grave yard at Mt. Pleasant. Truly are the ways of God mysterious.
Dr. Josiah H. Ogburn, departed this life some fourteen months since, after a lingering sickness, which he bore with Christian fortitude. He possessed a mind of the highest cast, and had spared no labor to cultivate it, that he might adorn the profession to which he belonged.
Dawson F., died December 26,1857 in his 17 year; never was a young man more beloved, or respected by all who knew him. During his scholastic days, he was the pride of his Preceptor, and the bosom friend of all is fellow students. His mind like his older brothers, was of no ordinary ??, and few of his years have bestowed more culture upon it. He appeared to mature before the generality of mankind, but alas! how few his days, at the time when his admiring friends pointed him out as one of natures nobility, distend to fill some conspicuous place in the vast chain of science and literature, consumption marked him for his prey, and laid him level with the dust.
Daws my beloved friend, tis hard to part thee, tis hard to give up one with whom we have spent so many happy hours, and although we were not allowed to wipe the death lamp from off thy noble brow, or stand by when thy pure sprit left its tenement of clay, yet we hope to be permitted at some future day, to lean over thy grave, and drop the tear of affection over thy moldering remains.
Benjamin, the second son, has been a subject of deep affliction for many months, but his Christian fortitude seemed to buoy him up under all his afflictions. Ah, my friend well do we remember thy last gaze upon the silent corpse of thy elder brother; and as the tears chased each other down thy then pale cheek, we felt assured that soon you would follow him; but God for some wise purpose, saw fit to take thy younger brother, and permit thee to stay awhile longer here on earth; was it that you could better bear the trial of separation, although for as short a period, we know not, but this we are assured, thy exemplary walk, thy Christian fortitude, thy amiable and ??? manners have won for thee, and although no marble monument may be erected over thy graves, to tell to the passerby in ages yet to come of the goodness, and virtues of the three brothers; yet so long as one of the present generation shall linger around old Mount Pleasant, will thy names be obliterated.
My once loved friends, adieu! we shall meet no more on earth, but may God of his infinite mercy grant that we may meet in that upper, and better kingdom, where parting will never come.
Budds Creek February 18,1858 W.T.F.
670
THOMAS YATES
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
May 6,1859---Died April 30,1859, in this county, Mr. Thomas Yates, from a gunshot wound.
See article #244 in Keeping the Peace
671
JOHN QUARLES
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 17,1859---Died on Saturday, June 11, John, infant son of W.A. and Lucy Quarles.
672
BENJAMIN RAMEY
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
June 25,1909---Mr. Benjamin Ramey, one of the oldest citizens of District 17, expired suddenly this morning between 7:00 and 8:00 at his home near Salem. He had been a sufferer from dropsy and was an invalid for two years, being confined to his room for the past year.
He was born and reared in this county near where he died and was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife and two children, Thomas and Miss Lizzie Ramey. He was a member of the Methodist Church and highly respected by all who knew him.
The funeral will take place Saturday morning with services at the residence by Reverend J.L. Chenault. The interment will be in the Ramey Cemetery. (grave is unmarked)
673
JAMES EDWIN GRANT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
March 4,1859---Died in this city, on February 28,1859, James Edwin, infant son of James A. and Fannie E. Grant. Age 5 months.
The ruthless hand of death has visited the household of our senior partner; and we deeply sympathize with him and his heart-stricken wife, in this, the hour of their bereavement. But let the fact ever consol them, that their little cherub boy is now free from all pain and sorrow; and that he is now enjoying the happiness of a blissful eternity. Let them remember, that although he cannot come to them they have the blessed privilege of going to him; and may he be an angel of light to guide them on to the Haven of everlasting rest.
Let little children come to me,
Once our dear Savior said,
He’ll take and wipe their tears away,
And soothe their aching head.”
674
MATHIAS BEAUMONT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
March 18,1859---Died in this city, on the 14, after a long and protracted illness, Mr. Mathias Beaumont.
675
J.B. THOMAS (son of)
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 19,1858---A little son of Mr. J.B. Thomas, of this city, fell into a vessel of boiling soap, on Tuesday February 16 last, and was so severely burned as to cause his death.
676
NACE F. TRICE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
March 5,1858---Died March 2, in New Providence, Tennessee, Nace F. Trice, one of the oldest citizens of this county.
677
WILLIAM WILLIAMS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
April 30,1858---Died April 24, in this county, of pneumonia, Mr. William Williams.
678
BURRELL HANDCOK
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 17,1858---Died in this county, on the 8, of consumption, Mr. Burrell Handcok, age 28 years.
679
GUSTAVUS HENRY MARTIN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
May 21,1858---Died on May 18, in this city, of measles, Gustavus Henry Martin, infant son of George D. Martin.
680
JOSEPH S. McREYNOLDS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 10,1859---Died June 6th, Joseph S., youngest son of W. S. McReynolds of this city.
Seems both Joseph S. McReynolds are the same but the death dates do not match.
681
FRANCIS DABNEY
From: Clarksville Chronicle
December 8,1846--Among the dispensations of an all-wise Providence, none could have been more afflicting than that which has recently torn from the embraces of his friends and relatives, our esteemed fellow citizen, Francis Dabney. He has been cut down in the prime of his manhood, his sun has set while it was yet morning; just at that period of life when the present deemed with buoyant hope and the future was full of promise, he has been summoned to try the realities of another state of existence, and his friends are called upon to mourn his untimely end. It is no exaggeration to say that he was a young man of uncommon promise, his intellect was of a superior cast, while the amiability of his temper was unsurpassed. His manners were gentle and urbane, he was a devoted son, a fond and affectionate brother, a warm, constant, and unwavering friend. It was impossible to know him and not esteem him; and the better he was known the more he was loved. His kindness and affability won the hearts of all who knew him, and certainly if the solicitude of friends could have availed any thing, the untimely stroke would have been averted, and he would have long enjoyed the smiles of friendship and affection it is truly an afflicting dispensation to his bereaved relatives; would that we could administer some solace to allay the poignant anguish and soothe the bitter grief that wrings their hearts. But we can only point them for consolation and comfort, to that Supreme fountain of all goodness, open whom he in his last moments expressed the most unbounded reliance for future bliss.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
The members of the Clarksville Bar, assembled in the Chancery and Circuit court room, at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday the 3rd day of December 1846, when H.S. Kimble was called to the chair and J.G. Hornberger appointed Secretary. The Chairman stated the object of the meeting to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of Francis Dabney and after some very appropriate remarks upon the life and character of the deceased, the following resolutions were offered by John C. Bullitt, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in the death of Francis Dabney, our late brother and associate in Law, we mourn the loss of one whose sound judgment, accurate learning, untiring industry, and fixedness of purpose, promised a career of usefulness as a citizen, and of honor in his profession.
Resolved, That we shall ever cherish the remembrance of his uniform urbanity, and amiability of temper, as manifested in his general intercourse with society, no less than amongst his associates at the bar.
Resolved, That as a token of respect for his memory we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That the Secretary of this meeting tender copies of these resolutions to the Judge of our Circuit Court, and the Chancellor for this division of the State, at their next terms, with a request that they be spread upon the records of their respective courts.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the relatives of the deceased, and that copies of these resolutions be transmitted to them.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the papers at Clarksville.
H.S. Kimble, Chairman
J.G. Hornberger, Sec’y
682
JAMES BAILEY TROTTER
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
May 12,1909---James Bailey Trotter, prominent citizen of Southside, this county, died last night at 9:20 of asthma. Mr. Trotter was seized with an attack of asthma Tuesday morning about 11:00 at his store and was carried home. He never recovered from the attack although he remained conscious until the last.
Mr. Trotter was a member of the firm of Trotter, Scott & Co., and Vice-President of the Southside Bank. He was a good businessman and had considerable means. He was 33 years old.
Four months ago, he married Mrs. Emma Phillips. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Bettie Langford, and sister Mrs. J.A. Scott. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.
The funeral took place this afternoon at 3:00 with services by Reverend W.R. Harper. The interment took place in the cemetery at that place.
683
JOHN HUTCHINGS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 3,1860---Died at his residence in this county on July 25, of Bronchitis after an illness of about a week, John Hutchings, in the 73 year of his age. He was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia April 11,1787. He was respected by all his acquaintances as an upright man and a good citizen, and it may be truly said he was an honest man, “the noblest work of God.”
684
N.M. OUTLAW
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 18,1858---Died in this county, on June 10, N.M. Outlaw, second son of Dr. D.J.F. and Ann H. Outlaw.
“He rests where loved one’s sleep,
And gushing tears are shed
O’er that most cherished spot
where lies the early dead.
But though the form is his
The spirit is above
Look and see him these
With God in light and love.
685
HENRY ORR
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 25,1858---Died June 19, at the residence of John T. Johnson, in this county, of congestion of the brain, Henry Orr, in the 27 year of his age.
The deceased was a young man of fine moral character and beloved by all who knew him. For some two years past, he has been residing in Florida whither he had gone for his health and returned much improved, only to be cut off in one week, by disease in another form of a few hours destruction.
686
LARKIN WHITFIELD
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 13,1860---Died on the 8, Larkin, infant son of J.P.Y. Whitfield, of this city.
687
CHARLES L. WILLIAMS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 30,1859---Died in this city, on the 25, Mr. Charles L. Williams, aged about 62 years.
688
CHARLES MIXON
From: Clarksville Chronicle
October 27,1842--Died, on th e15th, at his residence in this county, Charles Mixon, Esq.
689
JOHN W. BAGWELL
From: Clarksville Chronicle
September 20,1846--Departed this life, in this place, on Tuesday, the ??, of a painful illness of five days, John W. Bagwell, one of our most esteemed citizens.
Tis seldom that any community is bereft of a member of so unexceptionable a character,--one who, though for a long series of years actively and extensively engaged in business operations, had, amid all their competition and excitement by his ?? ???? manners, secured the universal good will and esteem of his fellow citizens. Mr. Bagwell left no enemies behind him. A man of his meek deportment, unruffled temper and philanthropic impulses, could have none, and we feel assured that but one feeling ?? the bosom of the community in which he lived for so many years, and that is, sincere regret on account of his untimely death.
Naturally retiring and unpretending, his modest reserve and unobtrusive habits, led him rather to shrink from a public exhibition of his talents, and content with an assiduous application to his business pursuits, his mental abilities were perhaps, not duly appreciated, except in the circle of his most intimate acquaintance; but his sterling worth and unimpeachable integrity were known to and appreciated by all, as was frequently evidenced by his being called by his fellow-citizens to discharge the duties of a Justice of the Peace for the corporation. But he is gone from amongst us! He will no more greet us in the social circle or the busy throng!--His mortal remains repose in the solitary grave yard, by the side of his loved companion, who several years ago, preceded him in his exit from this world of cares. His immortal spirit, we trust, is at rest in the bosom of Him who gave it. Peace, peace to his memory!
690
WILLIAM L. HARNED
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
July 19,1909---William L. Harned, a well known and highly respected citizen of District 19 died Sunday morning at 1:00 after four weeks illness of typhoid fever. Mr. Harned was born and reared in this county and lived on his farm with his sister Miss Ada Harned. He was 48 years old. He was a good Christian man and for several years was a trustee of Tarsus Methodist Church. He is survived by six brothers and one sister: Perry Lee Harned, Clarksville; James, District 19; Wes, Adams; Newt of Orlinda; Sam and H. of Illinois; and Miss Ada Harned. The funeral was this morning at 10:30 at Tarsus Church by Reverend Mr. Williams. Interment was in Harned Burial Ground.
691
LEONARD WHITE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 30,1859---Died at the residence of W.L. Hiter, Gen. Leonard White, (late of Illinois,) in his 77 year, leaving a widow and two sons, though little known here had many friends, who know, and kindly appreciated, the many noble traits of his character and will be grieved to know, he is no more. The deceased was a native, of Maryland, his parents immigrated in an early day to Kentucky. In 1808, he became a citizen of the Territory of Illinois, possessing a large share of physical and mental energy. He was an active defender and protector of the sparely settled inhabitants, who suffered various depredations from the Indians. Thrown upon their own resources for supplies, he became extensively engaged in the manufacture of salt, (at what is known as the Saline reserve). He had built and put in successful operation the first Merchant, flouring mill in the State, erected the first blast furnace, for the manufacture of Iron, thus developing the agricultural and mineral wealth of his adopted State. He was a member of the Territorial Legislature, a delegate to the Convention that framed the State Constitution, for a number of years, was a member of the Legislature and State Senate, occupying a prominent position in the council of State; participated in making many of her most useful and wholesome laws. Possessing the confidence of the people he was often solicited to accept positions of higher trust, and as repeatedly declined, preferring retirement, in the bosom of his family, which none knew better how to appreciate; He engaged in pursuits more congenial to his nature. The true bent of his mind, was the Arts and Sciences, particularly, that of Geology; and having a very general knowledge of minerals, he made various investigations, relative to Iron Ore and Stone Coal; made discoveries, and had opened a number of Stone Coal Mines of Superior quality, this affording the basis for incalculable wealth, to this already prosperous State.
He was an honest man, a kind and affectionate husband, parent and neighbor; a friend to the Orphan and poor, ever ready to assist those in affliction and distress. The writer of this has been informed by several of the best citizens of the State that Leonard White’s aid and good advice gave them a start in the world; that they cherished feelings and affections towards him, akin to those of a Son, towards a Father, and yet when speaking of his past life, he said he felt as tho, he had done but little. But it was a consolation, to know, he had meant to do right, having been greatly blessed with general good health until within the last three years. His mind became fixed upon the eternal rest beyond the grave and he was often heard to remark, “I have fought the good fight, I feel prepared to go, whenever it, shall please the Lord, to take me Home to rest.”
H.
692
RICHARD H. JOHNSON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 9,1859---Died on the 4, in this city, Richard H., infant son of Mrs. and Jo T. Johnson.
693
WILLIAM J. LYLE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 7,1910---William J. Lyle died at his residence at Southside Saturday night from the effects of a stroke of paralysis received several weeks ago. The interment took place this afternoon at 2:30 at Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by a wife and ten children: four daughters; Mesdames W.I. Harper, Edgar Orgain, and Mrs. Nix and Miss Lizzie Lyle, and six sons; Clay and Russell of Texas, Lewis of Hickory Point, J.A. of Nashville, C.B. and M.G. Lyle, of this city.
He was born in July 1836 and would have been 74 years old next July.
He had been a member of the Methodist Church for many years and lived a consistent Christian life.
Mr. Lyle was reared in the community near Southside, and is one of the oldest settlers of that prosperous village, and no man did more to establish the various Southside business enterprises. He was for many years the postmaster, first of the Collinsville office, which later changed to Southside. He took an active interest in everything that tended to improve social and business life of the community in which he lived, and never flagged in looking after his business affairs, in which he was very successful.
The generous hospitality of Mr. Lyle was always very noticeable to all who knew him, and in his house the visitor was always cordially received. He had many friends, and old and young delighted to associate with him.
The pallbearers were: D.R. Hunter, J.B. Hagewood, J.W. Scott, Sam Hunter, S.E. Neblett, S.K. Ferrell, N.C. Harris and B.T. Tinsley.
694
ALBERT GRAY SAWYER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 15,1847--Died on the 12th, in this city, Albert Gray, the infant son of Lucy W. and Samuel Albert Sawyer, aged two years and six months.
695
LEWIS T. POINDEXTER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 9,1859---Died in this county on the 6, after a long and protracted illness, Mr. Lewis T. Poindexter, about 64 years of age.
696
PETER S. LAIRD
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 10,1860---Died in Palmyra, on January 27,1860, son of William P. and Mary Ann Laird, aged 18 years one month and 15 days.
697
JOHN W. PENNINGTON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
May 20,1859---The committee appointed to draft resolutions expressive and commemorative of the warm affection and esteem entertained by Fredonia Lodge, No.325, for our late Worshipful Master, John W. Pennington, dec’d, respectfully reports:
Whereas, The great Creator having been pleased our of his infinite mercy, to remove our brother from the cares and troubles of this transitory existence to a state of endless duration, thus severing another link from the fraternal chain that binds us together, while we bow with humble submission to his sovereign will, we deeply deplore the loss we have sustained by this sad bereavement. Brother Pennington supported with dignity the respectable character of a mason. He was faithful in the three great duties--to God, to his neighbor, and himself. He was courteous and affable to his brethren; as an officer, he was kind and ????; a master of our lodge, he proved himself “true and trusty,” conforming to the ancient charges and regulation, diligently seeking to advance in Masonic science, and zealous for the promotion of the interests of the order. Over the character of an affectionate and obedient son, a good and useful citizen, and a worthy mason, religion shed its benign and crowning glory. Though, in the order of Providence, he suffered a long and painful illness, yet the religion of Jesus, which he embraced in early youth, comforted and sustained him. Upon the bosom of his Savior he calmly and sweetly fell asleep on Friday, March 4, 1859, Therefore,
Resolved, That we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That we deeply and truly sympathize with the aged parents in the sad bereavement they have suffered in the untimely death of their only son, and tender them our hearty condolence, and that we regard the orphan children of our brother with a fostering affection--and that our Secretary shall forward a copy of these resolutions to the parents of Brother Pennington.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the Clarksville Chronicle, and that the same be spread upon the minutes.
O.J. McCauley
Samuel Wilson
S. ????
Lewis Lowe
698
E.S. WILCOX
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
May 6,1859---Died on May 1, in this county, Mr. E.S. Wilcox, about 51 years of age.
699
A.J. WATERS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
May 27,1859---Died in New Providence, Tennessee, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. A.J. Waters, in the 28 year of his age.
700
ROBERT A. NEBLETT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
December 9,1859---Departed this life, November 1,1859, in Clarksville, Tennessee, of Typhoid fever, in the 20 year of his age, Robert A., son of the late Dr. Josiah Neblett.
Although we would gladly shrink from the task before us, yet we feel it a duty we owe to the memory of the departed one, to speak of him, as we knew him well. Too true is it that the hand of the “Reaper, whose name is Death,” has plucked away another of earth’s flowers, to wear in his crown of triumph. Robert, when a student was ever obedient, affectionate, and kind, --a joyous presence, a radiant sunbeam in the circle in which he moved--a favorite among his school companions and young associates, he was always cheerful--always ready to sacrifice his own convenience to the good of others. So much the sterner was the decree of death--so much the harder for admiring and loving friends to lose him forever from their sight.
Truly it was a brief illness by which his hold on life was sundered. Three weeks and that terrible Typhoid--days of restlessness and nights of pain--reason gone--intelligence lost--wasting--fainting--and the fearful crisis--Death! But amidst all this gloom, what a cheering thought must present itself to those loved and affectionate brothers and sisters who watched so anxiously, so devotedly his every change--and although no fond Mother’s hand was there to wipe away the dew of death from off the marble brow of her boy, for her spirit had long since gone Home to God--yet all that kindness, affection, and medical skill could do, was done. Robert was a professor of religion, became a member of the M.E. Church some five years since, in which he lived a consistent member until his death. On being questioned a short time before his dissolution, he manifested a readiness to depart and be with Christ.
To you his affectionate and bereaved brothers and sisters, who have been so oft, so severely tried by Him who can do no wrong; remember, that your loved brother is now endowed with unfading and immortal youth, and will experience no decay in the vigor of his powers; and although you had looked forward to the time when he would become an ornament to society, and a solace in your declining days, and these hopes have been blasted in the bud--yet your brother is not dead, no, --true his body reposes, near by, but he your brother lives, he has merely changed from life, unto life immortal--and while you and his admiring friends are left behind to weep and mourn his loss--he is safely at Home, where truth reigns triumphant, where the mysteries which involve the character of the Eternal are continually disclosing, and where the plans of his Providence are speedily unfolded.--Then weep not as those without hope--but know of a truth, that although he cannot come to you, ere long, you will meet him with the spirits of those whose dust is moldering by his; and that, a convoy of bright and shining Angels will conduct you safely to their Father and your Father, to their God and your God.
A FRIEND
Old Place, December 3,1859
701
B.W. DYE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 10,1859---Died in this county on May 30, of consumption, Mr. B.W. Dye, about 30 years of age.
702
CHARLES EDWARD MAY
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
December 9,1859---Died on the 6, Charles Edward, infant son of William H. and Narcissa May; age 1 years and 4 months.
703
CHARLES M. HUMPHREYS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
December 9,1859---Died on the 3, Charles M. Humphreys, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Humphreys, aged 18 months.
December 16,1859---The death, on Sunday morning December 4, of little Charley Humphreys, was an event painful and distressing to all who had known him--to his father and mother is was a grief unfathomable.
Little Charley was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Humphreys, of this city, and Grand-son of Mr. Charles N. Merriwether, of Todd county, Kentucky. He was only eighteen months old at the time of his death; and to many it may seem strange that we should so grieve for the loss of one so young,--taken from the ills and miseries of this life to the arms of Him who has said “Suffer little children to come unto me;” but none but fathers and mothers can know the depth and tenderness of the attachments that bind our little ones to us. For little Charley that attachment was unusually strong. He was the only son, a sprightly, lovely little boy, whose dawning intelligence gave promise of a bright future, and whose sweet disposition argued the coming youth and man, of large and generous heart.--But, alas for the frailty of our human hopes! The sweet bud whose unfolding was watched with such tender solicitude here, has been stricken by the chill of untimely death, and removed from earth, to bloom in the garden of God
H.
704
HENRY E. MARKLIN
From: Clarksville Chronicle
December 6,1912---Henry E. Marklin died Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Minnie Byard, near Hackberry, at the age of 78 years. He is survived by five sons; John, Ben, George, Charles, and Ed Marklin, and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Marklin Davis and Mrs. Byard. He was a half brother of W.M. Orrell of this city. The remains will arrive in the city this evening and the funeral will be conducted at 10:00 Saturday morning at Greenwood Cemetery By Reverend W.H. McLesky.
Mr. Marklin was an old Confederate Soldier having served in the 49th TN Regiment. He became a member of the Methodist Church many years ago and was a consistent Christian. He had been a resident of Montgomery County for many years.
December 7,1912---The remains of Mr. Henry Marklin, which were cared for last night at the undertaker establishment at Hamlett-Tarpley, Co., were taken from that place this morning at 10:00 to Greenwood Cemetery, where, after a short funeral service, they were laid to rest.
705
WILLIAM ROGERS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 6,1860---Mr. William Rogers, one of our oldest citizens, and, for the last twelve or fifteen years, clerk of our County Court, died at his residence in this city, on Wednesday morning, July 4,1860, after an illness of some six or eight weeks.
In the death of Mr. Rogers our County Court has lost a most excellent officer, and the community at large a most worthy and useful citizen. He was a man of generous and charitable instincts and impulses; ever ready to lend himself to any act of private benevolence or of public good. He was a member of the honorable Masonic fraternity, and was buried, yesterday, at the City Cemetery with all the funeral honors of that order.
706
ROBERT WARNER HEWITT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 1,1859---Died June 13,1859 at the residence of W.P. Barbee, his boarding house, after a severe and painful illness, Robert Warner Hewitt, aged 20 years, 11 months and 19 days.
How uncertain is human life, how certain is death. He has come with his iron grasp within our midst, and taken from our once happy number, our beloved associate, our affectionate schoolmate. One that was loved by all who knew him, and whose absence has caused, not only in his school, a deep feeling of sympathy, but throughout the circle of his acquaintance. For nearly three years he has been a student of this Academy, towards his schoolmates he has never been known to speak a harsh word, or they to him. To his Brother, as teacher, he ever tried to perform the duties required of him, though difficult his task, and many his studies he never was heard by him to murmur, but would ever reply when interrogated “I’ll try.” As a child we learn, he was ever faithful and obedient. During his painful affliction, he was heard to complain but little, always ready and willing to take whatever his faithful Physician prepared for him, until the morning of the 13th when no doubt death took hold of his emaciated body, then it weemed that he lost all hope of recovery, when asked how he felt, he said “I feel mighty bad.” When requested to take his medicine, he would say. “It will do me no god.” About 8:00 in the morning he called for his brother, who immediately came and asked him what he wanted, he fixed his eyes intently upon him for some moments as though he wished to tell him his situation. He saw no doubt the effects of grief upon his countenance, he avoided it by requesting some ice to cool him. He lingered on until half past 6:00 in the evening, when he quietly turned himself on his bed and died as calmly as an innocent child falling asleep. Such is the closing scene of one whose loss we deeply feel, and in token of this sad bereavement, which is our loss, but his eternal gain, we have unanimously adopted the following resolutions.
Resolved. That in this dispensation of Providence we are made to feel the certainty of death, and that we too will soon have to commit our bodies to the silence of the grave.
Resolved. That Robert justly deserved our love and esteem, for he was a knd and affectionate schoolmate.
Resolved. That we deeply sympathize with his bereaved Father, Brothers and relations.
Resolved. That we, his schoolmates, wear the usual badge of mourning for four successive weeks.
Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of our departed schoolmate and a copy be sent the Clarksville Chronicle for publication.
R.J. Brown
H.W. Greenhill
G.B. Barbee
Oak-Grove Academy, Tennessee, June 22,1859
707
RANDLE NEBLETT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
December 9,1859---Died at the residence of his father, in this county, on the 7, of consumption, Randle, eldest son of Jordan and Mary Neblett, in the 19 year of his age.
708
CEPHOUS SHYER
From: Clarksville Chronicle
March 22,1909---Cephous Shyer died Saturday afternoon at his home in District 17 after a three week illness. He was 59 years old and is survived by a wife and five children. He had been a resident of this county about four years. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2:00, with services by Reverend Chenault. The interment was at the Salem burying ground.
709
JOSEPH HALE COOPER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 14,1859---Died in Jacksonport, Arkansas, on December 23,1858, Joseph Hale Cooper, second son of Dr. C.R. Cooper of this city.
710
TALERAND MOORE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 21,1859---Died on the of Scarlet Fever, Tallerand, son of J.M. Moore, of this city.
711
NEGRO MAN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 3,1860---Wednesday morning Mr. Edwards the overseer of J.T. Johnson, shot a negro man belonging to Mr. Johnson. The negro will die. We forbear giving particulars.
712
ROGER SPEARS
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
December 4,1917---The body of Roger Spears of Sailors’ Rest, who died at Camp Sevier the early part of the week, was brought home for burial Friday.
713
E. DAVENPORT HUNTINGDON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 21,1859---Died in Montgomery County, Tennessee, at the residence of F.W. Northington, Esq., on the morning of the 9, Mr. E. Davenport Huntingdon.
An extended obituary notice of the deceased could not be expected. We know nothing comparatively of his previous history. He has lived for the last four or five years with Mr. Northington, who took him to his house as a companion, and where he found a pleasant, comfortable home, at all times experiencing those attentions which kindness only suggests.
He was particularly guarded (even when interrogated) in speaking of himself, his former life, of the home of his relations. His age, he never told. It is presumed he was sixty or sixty-five years old. Said he was born in New York City--had been a merchant there, many years ago--had a brother who was a sea Captain.
We have written thus much, because he was a stranger among us; was amiable and kind, and gentlemanly in his department, and in the hope that this notice may meet the eye of some one who would be glad to know that the Wanderer was properly cared for, and had met with kind friends far from the home of his birth and his kindred.
714
JAMES R. HOWELL
From: Clarksville Chronicle
June 30,1846---Died suddenly, of apoplexy on Friday, 26th, Dr. James R. Howell, formerly of Christian County, Kentucky, subsequently of this place.
715
J.W.H. ADAMS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 23,1859---Died on the 4, J.W.H. Adams, of this county, in the 27 year of his age.
His was a death of triumph, and he has gone to reap his reward. We deeply sympathize with his widowed mother, and only sister and other surviving relatives in their bereavement. But his happy exit should give them consolation, for they have every reason to believe that he is now free from sorrow and pain, and is now a companion with angels, who vie around the throne.
716
JOHN P. WILLIAMS
From: Clarksville Chronicle
September 14,1847---Died, at his residence near Port Royal, on Saturday morning, 11th, Dr. John P. Williams, well and favorably known as an amiable and intelligent gentleman, of active and enterprising business habits.
717
WILLIAM GAULY
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
From: Clarksville Chronicle
April 27,1847--At a called meeting of Clarksville Lodge, No. 89, on the 21st day of April, 1847, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Him in whose bands are the “issues of life and death,” to remove from our midst, our dearly beloved and esteemed Brother William Gauly, who departed this life this morning, therefore
Resolved, as a testimony of our very high regard for him as a Brother, that we attend his funeral tomorrow in the mourning dress of our order, at 2:00 p.m.
Resolved, That the Brethren wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions he sent to the sorrowing relatives by the Secretary, with expressions of our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
Resolved further, that a copy of these resolutions be published in the Clarksville Chronicle and Clarksville Jeffersonian.
J.G. Hornberger, W.M., P.T.
A.D. Witherspoon, Sec’y, P.T.
718
SAMUEL EDMONDSON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
September 23,1859---Died on Friday the 16, at his father’s residence in this county, of billions, Typhoid fever, Samuel, eldest son of Robert and Lucy A. Edmondson, about 16 years of age.
719
EDDIE OGBURN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
October 22,1858---Died on Tuesday the 12, in this county, Eddie, son of Edwin and Mary Ogburn, age 2 years and 4 months.
“Infant souls--the sweetest things of earth
Amid the wonders of the shining thrones,
Yielding their praise in glad, but simple tones
Of tender love, beneath the Almighty’s wing.”
720
T.W.G. BOARDMAN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 17,1860---Died on Monday night, February 13,1860, T.W.G. Boardman, infant son of Thomas M. and Mary C. Boardman.
721
ALBERT RICE PICKERING
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 27,1860---Died in this city, on January 19, of scarlet fever, Albert Rice, only son of R.H. and Alice G. Pickering, age 3 years and 8 months.
How uncertain is life, and how certain is death. Just five days before the death of little Albert, we paid a visit to his parents and were forcibly struck with the sprightliness and cheerfulness of this little boy. How--happy they all seemed to be--with how much interest they watched his every move--he was indeed the light of their household. But alas! what a change! little Albert’s voice is hushed in death--his clear ringing laugh is heard no more, and there is nothing left but the new ninde grave. Could the tears and prayers of the fond young parents, and the untiring nursing of kind friends, have availed, he would have been restored to health and spared to his parents--but alas! neither could alter that omnipotent command, “Suffer little Albert to come unto me, and forbid him not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” May the bereaved parents and realitves look to Him who doeth all things well for consolation, and remember, that although he cannot come to you, ou have the blessed privilege of going to him. Then sleep on dear little boy
“Though no mother guards thy narrow bed,
With smiles to bless and tears to shed,
Angels unceasing vigils keep
O’er little Alberts dreamless sleep.”
722
ROBERT W. HEWITT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 24,1859---Died on Monday June 13, Mr. Robert W. Hewitt, son of Benjamin Hewitt, of this county.
723
BINGHAM TRICE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 11,1859---Died on the 4, at his residence in this county, Mr. Bingham Trice, about 70 years of age.
724
JOSIAH HORN SR.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
October 28,1845--Died on Thursday, the 23, Josiah Horn, Sr., at the age of 83 years.
725
JOSEPH GRAY
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 11,1859---Died on the 4, in this city, after a protracted illness, Reverend Joseph Gray.
726
JOHN W. MARTIN
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 24,1862---Died in this county, on the 19th, of Typhoid fever, John W., son of Archibald Martin of Lyon county, Kentucky, in the 19th years of his age. He was a volunteer in Capt. Wilcox’s Cavalry company.
727
JOHN KENNEDY
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
March 10,1909---John Kennedy, a well known citizen of District 18 fell dead on his farm near his residence Tuesday afternoon about 1:00. He was in his usual health Tuesday morning and the day before visited Hackberry, a distance of two miles. He did not complain of being ill and his death was entirely unexpected. He was about 50 years old and is survived by several children. He was the father of Mrs. Polk Broom of Clarksville.
The funeral took place this afternoon. Interment was at the Yarbrough (Millie Yarbrough) burying ground.
728
GEORGE CLIFF CROSS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
October 28,1859---Died in this city, on the 25, George Cliff, infant son of John and Henrietta Cross, age 2 years and 4 months.
729
FRANK WOOD
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
April 15,1859---Died in this county, on the 8, of consumption Mr. Frank Wood, in the 24 years of his age.
We deeply sympathise with the relatives of this highly esteemed young man. He was a professor of religion, and lived a pious and christian life, and died in great peace. We would say to his relatives to weep not, but follow his example.
A Friend.
730
JAMES GRANT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
April 15,1859---Died Monday the 11, in this city, Mr. James Grant, an old and esteemed resident of Clarksville.
731
R.M. HOUSE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
February 4,1859---Died on February 1,1859, at his residence in this city, after a long and protracted illness, Mr. R.M. House, age about 46 years.
April 22,1859---The funeral of the late Mr. & Mrs. R.M. House, will be preached on next Sabbath morning, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, at 10:30 a.m.
732
ROBERT F. PRICE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
April 29,1859---Died on the 23, of Consumption, Robert F. Price, son of A.G. Price, of this city.
733
F.T. McKAY
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 12,1859---Died in this city, on the 9, Mr. F.T. McKay.
734
THOMAS WALKER FRAZIER
From: The 83rd Illinoisan
May, 1847--Died suddenly yesterday at an advanced age, Thomas W. Frazier of this place.
From: The Clarksville Chronicle
May 18,1847---Died suddenly, yesterday, at an advanced age, Thomas Walker Frazier, Esquire, of this place. A good man, and eminently useful, the church and the community will alike mourn his departure.
From: The Clarksville Chronicle
May 18,1847--
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
At a meeting of the Vestry of Trinity Church, Clarksville, held on Monday evening, May 17,1847--the following resolutions were adopted
Wheras, It has pleased almighty God, in his wise providence, to remove from our midst, our late Senior Warden, Thomas W. Frazier, who died suddenly at and--be it therefore,
Resolved, That in his sudden death, we recognize the impressive call, “Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh.”
Resolved, That we desire to place upon record, our heart-felt sense of our late brother’s high worth as a man and of the exemplary manner in which he maintained the sanctity and consistency of his Christian profession.
Resolved, That while in the loss of one, who was bound to our hearts by the strongest ties of Christian affection, and who from the infancy of this Parish, has been its steadfast and devoted friend, and munificent supporter, we are called to mingle our tears with those of the relatives of the deceased, yet we mourn not as men without hope, being well persuade, that our grievous loss is an unspeakable gain, that he has gone to sleep in Jesus, to awake in his likeness.
Resolved, that we will attend his funeral services, at the church, on ???? at ???? that we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days and that the Church be shrouded in mourning for the same period.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the papers of the town, and also in the “Banner of the Cross,” and that a copy of them be sent to the family of the deceased.
J.G. Hornberger, sec’y
735
CHARLES J. PARHAM
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 17,1859---Died in this county, after an illness of seven weeks, of Paralysis, Mr. Charles J. Parham, formerly of Sussex County, Virginia--aged 56 years, 11 months and 14 days.
736
JOHN D. TYLER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
May 25,1860---Died in this county, on Sunday night, the 20, of erysipelas, John D. Tyler, in the 68 year of his age.
June 1,1860---When successful generals or prominent politicians die, there are always enough, and more than enough biographers who hurriedly rush to the printing office, to record their fulsome obituaries, with the hope of elevating themselves with the friends of the deceased; and this although the general may have waded through blood to his distinction, or the politician achieved his elevation by catering to the low appetite of the mob, or by sacrificing truth and manliness by sycophantic fawning. Not so of my humble heart-offering at the grave of my departed friend, John D. Tyler. Mr. Tyler removed to Tennessee some 55 years ago. He brought with him a well improved mind and a pure heart. He settled in the North-east part of Montgomery County, and opened a school for teaching the languages, sciences, etc… At first his school did not flourish, for owing to his extreme modesty, the public failed to appreciate his merit as a teacher. But knowing he was engaged in a laudable, nay, a glorious enterprise, having high qualifications and untiring industry, in a few years pupils from many of the sister States flocked to his school, many of whom now ornament the communities in which they live, and with grateful hearts remember and honor his wise instruction and firm discipline.
Mr. T. did not devote himself to teaching school because he believed he was not qualified for more popular pursuits, but from a light sense of duty to his fellow men, and an ardent love for the rising generation; this I know from having conversed with him on the subject. He used to say he thought that instructing the head and modeling the heart of the young, was the best work that a wise and god man could be engaged in; it conferred more happiness on the man thus employed, and greater blessings on the country than any other course he could pursue; and he further added, this glorious Republic can alone be sustained and handed down to coming generations as a blessing, by making the American people wise and virtuous.
Mr. T. continued to teach his school, while it daily became more popular at home and abroad, until the spring of 1843, when his neighbors and the people of the county called on him to represent them in the State Legislature. At first Mr. T. resisted their solicitations, preferring the usefulness and quiet of his home to the conflict of public life, but the people feeling the necessity of the services of such a man, continued their importunities, and he yielded to what he considered his duty, and announced himself a candidate. He was triumphantly elected.
He repaired to the seat of government and entered upon the duties of his station; the session was a protracted and arduous one, but, he labored with untiring zeal, and yet with such modesty and ability, he acquired a high standing with both political parties, not only as a wise legislator, but as an affable and courteous gentleman.
Mr. T’s modesty and goodness of heart called constantly around him, and at his room, the best society to the city, and he seemed happy, except occasionally when the freshness and innocence of the children of his school would come up before him, or thoughts of his affectionate family would sweep over his heart.
It was during his term of service in the Legislature that I became more intimate with him than I previously had been, and this day thank a kind providence for that increased intimacy. It was my good fortune to be a room-mate of Mr. T. for four months; we were nightly together; we warmed at the same fire, and washed from the same pitcher, conversed on many subjects, and, as a matter of course, frequently entertained different opinions; but never did he, in supporting his views of the subject under discussion, use one solitary expression calculated to excite a single emotion of displeasure; he maintained his positions with firmness, but so courteously, that the most fastidious could take no exception.
He indulged in no vice or rude folly; and never did I hear him use one solitary expression that the most modest female might not have used without causing her cheek to crimson; indeed, I have no hesitation in saying he was altogether the most agreeable private companion I ever knew. Mr. T. was subsequently elected to the Senate of the State Legislature, and was an elector on the Clay ticket in 1844, and always discharged his duty with high honor to himself and to the entire satisfaction of his friends. He was just and generous, charitable and kind to the poor, and affable to all; he lived beloved and died without an enemy.
I have seen him in his domestic circle, his happy home. I have seen him at his own fireside. I saw the beaming of love and gratitude, which shed a hale of joy on every face; but this is a subject to which I cannot do justice with my poor pen; but there are tablets upon which his excellence, as husband and father is inscribed, more durable than tablets of iron or marble monuments, for rust may corrode and destroy the iron, and time crumble the marble to dust, but the hearts of his wife and children will bear the impress of a loving kindness through a glorious eternity.
I tender to his beloved family my sincere and deep sympathy and hope they may find some solace in the reflection that the people who loved and honored their husband and father, will remember and honor them.
N.H. Allen.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
Wherreas, The Directory of the Montgomery County Agricultural and Mechanical Association have heard of the death, on May 20, of their President, the Hon. John D. Tyler:
Resolved, That it was with inexpressible pain and regret that we learned the mournful tidings of his death; that in his removal from earth’s dull cares, to happiness in “mansions not made with hands,” we recognize the all-overruling Providence of God, and meekly bow submissive to his mandates.
Resolved, That in the removal of our Honored President, this Society has sustained an irreparable loss; for he gave to the support of the Association, not only his profound learning, but a whole heart devoted to the cause, a zeal and ardor rarely equaled and never surpassed.
Resolved, That in our deceased President, we recognize all those high qualities of head and heart which mark the upright presiding officer, the unobtrusive and accomplished gentleman, and generous friend; and that his uniform kindness and courtesy, in his official and social intercourse with us, together with his ability, learning, and irreproachable integrity, have won for him the sincere esteem and regard of every member of this Association.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with his bereaved and afflicted family, and that we offer them our sincere and heartfelt condolence.
Resolved, That as a token of respect to him whom we loved on earth and now mourn as one gone to his happy home, that we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That there resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our Society, and that the Secretary furnish the family of our deceased friend and Honored President with a copy thereof, and request the city papers to publish them.
George H. Warfield, vice Pres’t
T.W. King, Sec’y
737
ROLFE ELDRIDGE
From: Clarksville Chronicle
June 21,1873---Rolfe Eldridge, of Palmyra, died of cholera morbus. He was an honest, intelligent gentleman, and one of the magistrates of this county at the time of his death. He will be sadly missed by the community in which he lived. Several deaths have occurred on the south side of the Cumberland river, at the mouth of Barton’s Creek, about 18 miles form this city, from cholera morbus
738
REUBEN A. WALKER
From: Clarksville Chronicle
April 13,1843---Died, April 2, 1843, Mr. Reuben A. Walker, late of New Orleans. He had been confined with the small pox, but had recovered, and was waiting for the cold weather to moderate, to return again to New Orleans, when unexpectedly, he took a violent cold, and a small tumor near the spine, turned to a carbuncle, and caused his death in a few days. Mr. Walker was a man of great moral worth, and sterling integrity; and his death is much lamented by all who knew him.
739
GEORGE W. CHEATHAM
From: Clarksville Chronicle
March 5,1844---Died, in this city, April 24,1844, George W. Cheatham, Esq.
To his immediate family and friends, this is a peculiarly severe bereavement. No one could witness the passionate grief into which it has plunged them, without the persuasion, that to be so mourned, he must have been, as a husband, a father, a brother and friend, eminently endearing. If
“Cords that vibrate sweetest pleasure
Thrill the deepest notes of wo,” then was George Cheatham a man to be loved for all those social qualities that constitute the charm of life and bind us to it by the tenderest ties.
His long illness was made doubly painful to his family, by being merged, towards its close, into an obscuration of mind which threatened to deprive them of the consolation, so naturally coveted by all, of receiving the last look of appropriating affection, the fond pressure of the hand, and the sweet assurances of a love that shall live beyond the tomb. In all this, God was better to them than their fears. So have I seen the dark clouds that lowered in the horizon all broken and dispersed, while the beams of the setting sun streamed a glory over the landscape. The faith of the gospel of Christ the sacrament of salvation, the witness of the Spirit, the rich consolations of peace and hope; all gave bright promise of an unclouded entrance into another world.
It was a singular coincidence, that his mortal remains were committed to repose in the bosom of their mother earth on his birth day. He had just completed his fortieth year, when, as we trust, he was born to another and a better life.
740
DAVID O. HAYNES
From: Clarksville Chronicle
April 23,1844---Died April 8,1844 of Pleurisy, David O. Haynes, aged about 15 years. He was the son of William Haynes, deceased, for many years a citizen of this county. Altho’ he made no profession of religion, he gave some evidence that he was not altogether unconcerned upon this important subject; for while slowly approaching his end, after he was thought to be dangerously ill, his brother, who was not a professor of religion, asked him if he thought he would die, and if he felt prepared for this change? He replied that he thought he would go to Heaven. He has left several brothers and sisters behind him, orphans, some of whom are small, to share the ills of this inconstant world. We sincerely invoke in their behalf, the kindness of friends, and the mercy of the God of Orphans.
741
JOSIAH NEBLETT
From: Clarksville Chronicle
August 4,1842---Died July 20,1842, Doctor Josiah Neblett. One of the brightest ornaments, and most valuable members of society has been cut off in the bloom of life, and in the midst of a useful prosperous and happy existence. He was one of the blest few upon earth, whom the world knew but to love.
742
STEPHEN NEBLETT
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
From: Clarksville Chronicle
August 13,1844---At a called meeting of the United States Volunteers, August 10,1844, Capt. Samuel McFall was called to the chair and William H. Marshall, Esq., appointed secretary when the following preamble and resolutions, offered by J.G. Hornberger were unanimously adopted:
We have assembled to pay the last sad tribute of respect to the memory of our late first sergeant, Stephen Neblett, deceased. His death has filled us with emotion of heartfelt sorrow and regret. Endeared to us by the most intimate and interesting associations, we found in him those qualities which cannot fail to secure the kind and friendly regard of all who knew him. Sincerely lamenting the loss of our company, and the community, and more particularly that of his bereaved family; Therefore
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the afflicted family and relatives of the deceased.
Resolved, That, in token of our respect for his memory, we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That we will attend his funeral, tomorrow morning, at ½ past 8 o’clock, in full uniform.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be transmitted to the family of the deceased and also to the “Clarksville Jeffersonian” and Clarksville Chronicle” for publication.
Samuel McFall
William H. Marshall, Sec’y
743
M. ROWLEY
From: Clarksville Chronicle
December 1,1842---Died this morning at 9:00, Doctor M. Rowley, an old and highly respectable citizen of this place. He was a man of very amiable characteristics--combining those qualities of mind and heart, which command the respect and enlist the affections of all who may come within their influence. During a residence of more than fifteen years in this community he was universally esteemed and beloved.
744
JOHN LAMBDIN
From: Clarksville Chronicle
May 11,1847--Died in this place, on Saturday evening, at the residence of his son, Dr. T.S. Lambdin, Mr. John Lambdin, aged seventy-one years, and for about fifty years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
745
GEORGE B. NELSON
From: Clarksville Chronicle
December 10,1844---Deid on Tuesday morning, December 3,1844, in this place, of Typhus Fever. George B. Nelson, only son of the late Maj. George B. Nelson formerly of this city, but afterwards of ???? county, Mississippi, in the sixteenth year of his age.
By this ???? dispensation of Providence, a widowed mother is deprived of one in whom she fondly trusted to find the stay and comforter of her declining years and the watchful and affectionate guardian and friend of her fatherless daughters. --Well may the mother --well may the sisters mourn. Well too may society mourn the early death of one whose boyhood and youth gave bright promise of an honorable and useful manhood. His good qualities of head and heart were justly appreciated by his acquaintances, and it may be truly said that “none knew him but to love him none named him but to praise.” May he who dries the mourner’s tears, strengthen and comfort the survivors, in their affliction!
746
EDMOND DONOHO
From: Clarksville Chronicle
February 6,1844---Died, on Sunday evening, February 4,1844, Edmond Donoho, infant son of Thomas J. and Harriot B. Donoho.
747
MATHEW ROGERS
From: Clarksville Chronicle
February 10,1842---Died on January 13,1842, at Mr. William Hester’s in this county, after an illness of five days, of Typhoid Fever, Mr. Mathew Rogers Jr. in his 20th year.
748
JAMES KENDRICK
From: Clarksville Chronicle
September 7,1847---Died, at his residence in this county on the 22nd in the 46th year of his age, Major James Kendrick, for many years an esteemed citizen of this count--a native of Virginia, but many years a resident of North Carolina, whence he removed to this State.
749
JOSEPH J. JOHNSON
From: Clarksville Chronicle
February 27,1844---Died at the residence of his father, Len H. Johnson, Esq., on Friday, 23rd, at 10:00, p.m., Mr. Joseph J. Johnson, in the 21st year of his age.
750
HENRY PARISH
From: Clarksville Chronicle
February 23,1843---Died on Monday evening February 20,1843, Henry Parish, of this place.
751
LEWIS C. TAYLOR
From: Clarksville Chronicle
January 19,1843---Died at his residence in Arkansas, Lewis C. Taylor, Esq., for many years a highly esteemed and beloved citizen of this County.
752
E.F. LEE
From: Clarksville Chronicle
Saturday evening, January 9,1847, Mr. E.F. Lee, of this place.
753
JAMES FENTRESS
From: Clarksville Chronicle
July 11,1843---Died at his residence in Montgomery County, on the ?? day of June, Maj. James Fentress aged eighty four years. He was one of the Revolutionary patriots, who removed to the West, settled himself at an early day in Montgomery, where he has ever since resided; he soon became the Representative of the county, and continued to fill that station some fifteen years, and afterwards was called on to preside over the body of which he was a member. He was universally esteemed and beloved by those acquainted with him; none had more entirely the confidence of the citizens he represented or of the members with whom he was called to act--the majority which too often control the feelings in high party times, had no place in his bosom. He was amiable, mild and courteous to all; though no one was more decided or firm in the maintenance of the principles he espoused; the integrity and honesty of his actions or the purity of his motives were never questioned. He died universally regretted, and with the character of an honest man; “The noblest work of God.”
754
ERWIN B. ROCHE
From: Clarksville Chronicle
June 3,1844---Died on Sunday evening, Erwin B. Roche Esq., Cashier of Branch Bank of Tennessee at this place.
755
THOMAS HOWELL WILLIAMS
From: Clarksville Chronicle
June 13,1843---Died on the morning of Trinity Sunday, June 11th, Thomas Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fielding L. Williams of this county, aged 9 months.
Our blessed Lord while on earth was pleased to take little children to his arms and bless them; and to declare that of such was the kingdom of heaven. He is with faith in those assurances and promises of the Gospel that the Christian parent bends in humble resignation to the hand of affliction, and while ---- for the beloved once when the Savior has taken to himself looks forward to the --- and the life to come, and --- may.
756
WILLIAM GARY
From: Clarksville Chronicle
April 27,1847---At a regular meeting of Pythagoras Lodge No. 23, of the I.O.O.F. Clarksville, Tennessee, April 24,1847, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, an Allwise Providence has called from among us our beloved Brother, William Gary, whose mortal remains we followed to the grave on Thursday last,
Resolved, That while we deplore this early death and bow with submission to his dispensation of the Almighty;--we will cherish the memory of his sterling worth, and of the many virtues, which had gained him our warmest friendship.
Resolved, That a Committee of five be appointed, who shall cause to be erected at the expense of this Lodge, a suitable monument over his grave, as a testimony of our respect, and a just tribute to his memory.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Lodge be tendered to Mrs. Juliet Hiter and Mr. J.P. Wendel, for their kindness in furnishing a grave within their lot, in Trinity Church Cemetery, for our deceased brother.
Resolved, That we tender to the relatives of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathies, and sincerely condole with them in their bereavement.
Resolved, That we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That the Secretary is hereby instructed to forward to the relatives of the deceased, a certified copy of these resolutions.
Resolved, That the foregoing be published in the city papers.
R.S. Church, N.G.
J.M. Owens, Sec’y
757
JESSE ELY
From: Clarksville Chronicle
January 19,1847--Died, suddenly this morning, Mr. Jesse Ely, long and favorably known as a citizen of this place.
758
NEGRO MAN
From: Clarksville Jeffersonian
June 22,1853---A runaway negro, belonging to Mr. Carlisle, whilst attempting to escape from some men who were in pursuit of him, jumped into the river last Wednesday and was drowned.
759
JOHN Y. HITER
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
From: Clarksville Chronicle
April 14,1846--At a meeting of Clarksville Lodge, No. 89, held at the Masonic Hall, 13th April, 1846, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas: It has pleased an all-wise Providence to remove from among us, our much esteemed and beloved brother John Y. Hiter, who departed this life on yesterday evening, at 8:00, p.m. Therefore.
Resolved, That in token of our regard for our deceased brother, and agreeably to his last request, we will meet this evening, at ½ past 2:00, and pay the last tribute of respect to his remains.
Resolved, That in testimony of our regard for our late brother, we wear the usual badge of mourning for the space of thirty days.
Resolved, Tat a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the afflicted family of the deceased, and that they also be published in the papers of this town.
Thomas McCulloch, W.M.
J.G. Hornberger, Sec’y., P.T.
760
THOMAS C. MOORE
From: Clarksville Chronicle
October 22,1844--Died, in Maury county, Tennessee, on the 30th September, of an attack of Billious fever, Dr. Thomas C. Moore, formerly of this county.
Christian Advocate will please copy.
761
THOMAS McCLURE
From: Clarksville Chronicle
April 8,1845--Died at Canton, Kentucky, May 31,1845, Mr. Thomas McClure, well known as an old citizen, and successful merchant of this place.
762
THOMAS YOUNG
EUGENE F. MARTIN
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
May 31,1909---Thomas Young and Eugene F. Martin were drowned in the Cumberland River Sunday morning between 5:00 and 6:00.
See article #470 in Remembrances of Our Past for complete story.
763
JOSEPH LIGON
From: Clarksville Chronicle
September 29,1842--Deid at the residence of his son, Matthew Ligon, Esq., of this county, on Wednesday evening, 21, in the 88th year of his age, Joseph Ligon, Sen’r., a veteran of the revolution. He was a participant in the memorable battle of Guilford’s Court House, and was wounded in that sanguinary engagement. His long life was that of a Christian and patriot; his death was calm, peaceful and resigned.
764
ARMISTEAD ROGERS
From: Clarksville Chronicle
September 28,1847--Died suddenly, on yesterday, at Asbury Camp Ground, Armistead Rogers, long and well known as a valuable and esteemed citizen of this county, and a useful member of the M.E. Church. He was sitting, engaged in conversation with his friends, when he complained of a sudden and violent pain in the head, and died within five minutes afterwards.
765
THOMAS HOGAN
From: Clarksville Chronicle
May 21,1844--Died on Saturday May 11,1844, after a lingering illness, Thomas Hogan, Esq., one of the proprietors and late Editor of Nashville Union.
766
WILLIAM F. LIGON
From: Clarksville Chronicle
February 3,1846--Died, on Friday, January 30,1846, Mr. William F. Ligon, long a resident of this county.
767
RICHARD E. DALY
From: Clarksville Chronicle
January 6,1846--Died, at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Daly, after a long and painful illness of pulmonary consumption, Richard E. Daly, in the 21st year of his age. He was stricken down in the flower of an early and promising manhood--in his untimely death, the hopes of a fond parent and friends have been doomed to a painful and premature disappointment.
768
WILLIAM W. WARFIELD
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 25,1861---Died at his residence, in this city, on the 19th, after a brief illness, William W. Warfield, in the 33rd year of his age.
769
GEORGE N. BLAKEMORE
From: Clarksville Chronicle
March 2,1847--Died at his residence, in Montgomery County, on February 20,1847, George N. Blakemore Esq., in the 58th year of his age.
He had but a few years since removed from Virginia where he had sustained a high character for moral worth and respectability, and where he enjoyed the esteem and confidence of an extensive circle of acquaintances. He had, for many years previous to his decease, been a conspicuous member of the Baptist Church, and has left to his afflicted family the pleasing consolation that he has exchanged this life for one of everlasting bliss.
770
EDWIN GIMMOUR McKEAGE
From: Clarksville Chronicle
November 25,1845--Died, on the 17th, of scarlet fever, Edwin Gilmour, son of Rebecca and John McKeage of this place, aged 6 years, 8 months, and 6 days.
771
JOHN McKEAGE IRWIN
From: Clarksville Chronicle
March 2,1847--Died on the 23rd, of scarlet fever, John McKeage, son of Elizabeth and William M. Irwin, aged about three years.
772
WILLIAM McMURRAY
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
June 4,1909---William McMurray, rural route carrier at Palmyra, died last night at 10:00 of Malarial Fever. He was injured in a runaway several months ago and had never really recovered from the injuries, though this was not the cause of his death. He was transferred to this county form Arkansas by the Post Office Department last January. A wife and two children survive. He was 34 years old. The body will be shipped this afternoon to Mayfield Kentucky, where the interment will take place.
773
VIRGIL MANNER
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
July 6,1909---Virgil Manner died Friday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Manner of District 13, aged two years. He had been ill three weeks of whooping cough. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at Macedonia Church.
774
ROBERT BAYLISS
From: Clarksville Chronicle
May 20,1859---Robert Bayliss was fatally shot by Thomas Yates on the Dover Road some ten or twelve miles from Clarksville, Tennessee.
See article #244 in Keeping the Peace
775
FRANK SMITH
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 9,1861---We have heard, with deep regret, of the death of our young friend J. Frank Smith, of Capt. Brunson’s company, 14th Regiment, Tennessee Volunteers, who expired on the 1st, at the residence of his father, James N. Smith, in this county, in the 31st year of his age.
Frank was a most worthy young man, justly held in high esteem by all who knew him, and his loss will long be felt, and his memory tenderly cherished by them.
776
BENJAMIN FINLEY EDMONDSON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 16,1861---Died on Friday the 9th of August 1861, at his father’s residence, Benjamin Finley Edmondson, fourth son of Robert and Lucy Ann Edmondson, aged ten years.
Finley was a boy of uncommon sweetness of disposition, and so accommodating, that he was a great favorite with all his relations and friends. He was sprightly, intelligent and studious, and his loss will be felt as a bright light suddenly extinguished forever from the home circle to which he belonged. Although so young, he gave promise of becoming an ornament to society; he made a profession of religion some two years ago and his walk has since been the walk of a Christian.
I have no doubt but that he is at rest. Farewell sweet, lovely boy, the grave holds thy moldering form and covers all thy infirmities; but thy restless spirit knows not the imprisonment of its clay tenement, its destiny is immortal, its author is God, its home is Heaven, and its life-time is eternity.
He sleeps in Jesus, sweetly now,
No pain is on that fevered brow;
No more the struggling gasp for breath,
Convulsive in the arms of death.
He sleeps in Jesus, angels bright,
Have borne him hence to worlds of light;
Have borne him shouting to the skies,
Where bliss immortal never dies.”
777
SAMUEL WHITE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 25,1865---Died on Sunday evening, the 20th of August, at 6:30, of diphtheria, after an illness of only three days, little Samuel White, grandson of Lewis G. Williams, Esq., of this city, in the fifth year of his age.
Earth surely nourished no flower more beautiful that the little boy whose name heads this notice. Vivacious, light hearted and possessing an uncommon intellect--he was the idol of the household, and bade fair to be a shining light in the intellectual world. “Man proposes and God disposes.” Little Samuel is now an angel with his mother in Heaven.
The cup of life just to his lips he prest
Found the tast bitter and declined the rest
Then gently turning from the light of day
He softly sighed his little soul away.
778
RICHARD T. PRICE
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
August 31,1860---At a called meeting of the Clay Club, August 25,1860, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Wheras, After a long and painful illness, death has deprived us of one of our most devoted and faithful members, Richard T. Price, be it therefore.
Resolved, That in his death the Clay Club has lost one of its firmest supporters and most ardent friends we, one of our most beloved fellow members, and his family and relatives, one of the brightest links in the social circle.
Resolved, That while we mutually sympathize each with the other, we hereby tender to his father’s family, and his many friends, our deep and heartfelt condolence and sympathy in this sad and afflictive dispensation of providence.
Resolved, That these proceedings be spread upon our minutes, the city papers requested to copy the same, and that we furnish a copy thereof to the parents and friends of the deceased.
W.B. Munford, Jr., Pres.
Thomas E. Jones, Sec’y.
779
JOHN L. WYATT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
December 7,1860---Died in this county, at the residence of his father-in-law Alfred Jett, on the 4th, of Typhoid fever, John L. Wyatt, of this city--age 28 years one month and 27 days.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
December 13,1861--At a called meeting of Clarksville Lodge, No. 89, held December 4, A.D. 1860, A.L. 8560, the W.M. announced to the Lodge the death of Brother John L. Wyatt, and on motion the following preamble and resolutions were submitted and adopted.
Wheras, in the course of mysterious events it has been the pleasure of our Supreme Master who rules on high, to call from labor our worthy brother, John L. Wyatt, to ascend on high and take his place at the right hand of Him that sitteth in the East, be it therefore
Resolved, We feel that our Lodge has in the death of Brother Wyatt lost one of its best and most useful members, the community an energetic and useful man, the Church one of its most upright and consistent members and his family a devoted husband and friend. He fulfilled all the duties and relations of life with cheerfulness and fidelity.
Resolved, That we do most heartily and sincerely tender our sympathy and condolence to the bereaved widow and friends of our deceased brother.
Resolved, That the Lodge attend in procession the burial of our departed brother, to-morrow.
Resolved, that we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the widow of Brother Wyatt, and that the same be published in the Clarksville Chronicle.
J.C. Read, W.M.
William J. Ely, Sec.
480
MONROE WILBOURNE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
January 31,1862---Died on the 27th, Monroe Wilbourne, of this city.
781
L.A. DIFFENDERFFER
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 5,1861---The gentleman whose name heads this paragraph, died very suddenly, in Baltimore, on the 15th, of disease of the heart. Mr. Diffenderffer was for several years, a citizen fo Clarksville, and was held in high esteem for his fine social qualities and business capacity. In 1858 he returned to Baltimore, his nathve city, where he engaged in business, and remained up to the time of his death.
782
WILLIAM H. ELDRIDGE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 14,1865--Died near Palmyra, Tennessee, on the 12th, after a protracted illness, William H. Eldridge, aged about 68 years.
783
ROBERT LEE SHELTON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 14,1865--Died in this city, on the 12th, Robert Lee, infant son of John F. and Susan M. Shelton.
The friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral, this evening, at 3:00, at the residence.
784
DAVID DAVIS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 19,1861--Died in this County, on the 27th of June, 1861, at his residence, David Davis, after about two weeks of the most excruciating suffering, which was caused by the kick of a new-ground plow, the handle striking him in the region of the liver, and producing inflamation.
Many are they who mourn the loss of the deceased, but none so sadly bereaved as his kind wife and five little children, who feel that the world can never fill his station to them; he was not only a light and guide to his family, but a shining light to all that knew him intimately. He was an exemplary member of the M.E. Church, acting for many years as Class-leader in the Church. Thus he lived and died, but not like those who die without hope, for he only sleepeth to awake in eternal happiness.
785
R.D. WHITFIELD
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
July 19,1861--When those who have been a blessing to mankind go down to the grave, the living feel their loss, and that community which sustain such loss is deprived of one of Heaven’s best gifts, but as all must die the good, the great, the statesman, the hero, the philosopher and theologician, as well as the humblest peasant, we but net the part of Christans to submit without murmuring to the decree of Heaven--we are born to die, and when once we take our exit, we shall be known no more beneath the sun forever; not a solitary being shall ever enter the world’s theater to exhibit his part in the strange and ever changing drama of human life, that eternal world for which we embark will return no intelligence of our safe arrival, nor shall we be any more able to communicate our thoughts and feelings to those dear ones left behind than the speechless breeze which fans the verdure of our graves, yet the sun will rise and set, the earth revolve, and strangers will open our sepulchers without even nowing we ever existed, while that band of friends, so deeply smitten by our departure, will soon follow us ot that land from whose bourne no traveler returnes. Bro. R.D. Whitfield, the subject of these lines, was born in this County, in the year 1814 and departed this life the 27th of May 1861, aged 47 years, 9 months and19 days. He professed Religion and joined the Missionary Baptist Chruch at Spring Creek in 1853, since that time he has lived a plous Christian life, until death came and took him from this slu-smitten and distracted world to realms of bliss and glory to dwell with God and Angels forever. He is now freed from all sorrow, complations, cares, auxitiles and troubles of this God-forgotten world of ours, but like Lazarus, he now dwells in Abraham’s bosom in Heaven, to await the sound of the trumpet of God when the sainted dead shall come forth frm their last resting place and enter into life eternal and dwell in the presence of his Savior forever.
Bro. Whitfield was truly a good man, and when death came, it found him ready. In all the relations of life he was found not wanting in kindness and integrity, but he was an obliging neighbor, kind-hearted and liberal, especially so to the needy; his place will never be filled in his neighborhood in the Church and in his family. His wife is a daughter of Nehemiah and Christian Scott, formerly of Dickson County, Tennessee, now of Texas. He has left a companion and eight children with numerous relatives and friends to mourn their loss; but their loss is his eternal gain. He was a kind husband, an affectionate father and an indulgent master; may God protect and defend his family while on earth they stay. May they all live the life of the righteous, that their last end may be like his, and finally, may they all meet in Heaven whose arting will be o more.
786
RICHARD MERRITT
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 21,1861--Drowned in Cumberland river, above Clarksville, whilst bathing, on the afternoon of Tuesday last, June 11, Mr. Richard Merritt, in the 24th year of his age.
The Angel of Death has o’er shadowed us, and stricken from our midst, one of our brightest gems. In the fluch of youth, he was snatched away hurriedly, as if Death feared to lose his wondrous prize. He called, and in obedience to his behest, his soul fled to his Maker and his God. Who can believe that he is gone forever? that hushed is his voice, and motionless his form, in the sleep that knows no waking? Who can realize that his life is ended, nad that to us only remains the memory of his virtues? Yet, even so he hath passed away. In the graveyard’s chill bosom he lies, slumbering ‘neath its moldering turf. We knew him, but to love him, can name him but to praise. Lovely indeed was the tabernacle of his soul, but there dwelt that within, which gemmed the casket. His was no common character--truth only was the language of his tongue; affection and deep feeling soke from his eyes whilst his every set exhibited that generosity of sentiment, and scorn of bitterness which is known only to noble minds---he gladdened all around with the perfume of affection and ministering kindness. Hard is it for friends to yield him up uncomplainingly, but beyond the power of utterance, must be that grief, which owns a kindred tie. Long life may be ours, but never can we forget one so noble, so good, so true. He perished--dropped like a pearl from its casket--as a star from the sky--his spirit is beyond our recall, he is shrouded in the mists of Eternity.
787
THOMAS COVINGTON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
June 28,1861--Died in this city, on the 25, Thomas Covington, of Consumption.
788
S. NEWTON HOLLINGSTON
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
March 1,1861--Our community were startled on Saturday last, by the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. S. Newell Hollingsworth, formerly, for several years, a highly esteemed citizen of this place, but for the last five years a resident of Nashville, and late Mayor of that city. Mr. Hollingsworth’s health had been bad for several months past, and, on the 1st of last month, he left his home on the steamer “James Johnson,” for New Orleans, in the hope that a Southern residence of a few weeks or months, would improve his health; but Physicians there advised his return to Tennessee, deeming their climate to enervating for him. He started back on the return trip of the Johnson, but he fail so rapidly that it soon became a matter of doubt, whether or not, he would live to reach his home. The boat reached this place on last Friday, and Mr. H. was visited, while he lay here, by some of his friends. His wife was with him, having come down on another boat, and joined him below here. The Johnson left here for Nashville, on Friday evening, but Mr. H. breathed his last before reaching his home--died on board, about 10:00 that night, when a few miles below Nashville.
His funeral was preached in that city, on Sunday morning, by Reverend Dr. Howell, of the first Baptist Church. Very marked respect was shown for his memory there, where, as here, he was held in high esteem for his faithful public services, and his private worth. The Odd Fellows and the Common Council of the city attended his funeral in a body and a Committee of the latter accompanied his remains to this city, where they were broght, on Monday evening for interment. The burial took place on Tuesday morning, at Trinity Cemetery; the Odd Fellows here, and a large number of his other friends attending his body to its last earthly resting place.
Mr. Hollinsworth was born in Todd County, Kentucky, about the year 1825, from whence, ten or twelve years ago he came here, where he married and lived several years. From this place he removed to Nashville. He leaves a wife and three or four children.
789
JAMES CUMMINGS
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
March 8,1861--It being announced at a regualar meeting of Free and Accepted Masons, held at McCulloch Lodge, that since the last meeting of said Lodge, the stern monster Death had again visited our Order, and taken from our midst our highly esteemed and beloved brother, James Cummings, who had been a faithful and true Mason for many years. His character as a Mason was irreproachable, and as a Christian he had the entire confidence of the community in which he lived. In other words, he was truly a good man, and although we mourn his loss, it is not without the full belief of seeing him here after, standing among those just ones whose habitation is that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens, and at the same time that we most sincerely sympathise with his family and friends, we feel assured that our loss is his eternal gain--therefore,
Resolved, That the members of McCulloch Lodge, of which he was a member, whear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, in token of the high regard in which he was held as a Mason and a Christian.
Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the Clarksville Chronicle, and a copy of the same be sent to his mother, Mrs. Rachael Cummings, at Palmyra, Tennessee.
John Dilling, W.M.
James E. Outlaw, Secretary.
790
ROBERT S. MOORE
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
March 15,1861--One after another of the older residents of our town falls under the hand of death, rapidly thinning their ranks, and leaving to their children, and their neighbors’ children, the places they have filled.
Another of them, Mr. Robert S. Moore, died at his home in this city, on Monday afternoon, last, at about 4:00. His disease was pneumonia, which had its fatal termination after a duration of ten days. Mr. Moore had lived in Clarksville for over thirty years, during all of which time he had been engaged in the dry-goods trade; and he was, at the time of his death, the oldest merchant here.
His funeral was attended at the Methodist Church, of which he had been a member for many years, on Wednesday morning. Most of the stores and business houses in town were closed, and the services were attended by a large number of the citizens. His remains were escorted to the Church, and from thence to Trinity Cemetery, by a large procession of his brother-Masons, headed by a band discoursing sad strains of music. Reverend. Dr. Sawrie officiating at the Church, and his discourse on the occasion was very impressive.