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Monroe County Obituaries

1852

 

Allen, Heman Allen

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 19, 1852

   Heman Allen, formerly American Minister to the Chilean Republic, died recently at his residence, at Highgate, Vermont

 

Allen, Lewis Allen

Published Spirit of Democracy Jan. 14, 1852

Died - On Friday evening last, at the residence of his father in Seneca township, Mr. Lewis Allen, aged about  21 years.  The deceased was a very amiable and pious young man, and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn their sad bereavement.

 

Allen, Lewis Allen

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 14, 1852

          Died—On Friday evening last, at the residence of his father in Seneca township, Mr. Lewis Allen, aged 21 years.

          The deceased was a very amiable and pious young man, and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn their sad bereavement.

 

Andrews, George Andrews

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          Near Antioch, on the 6th inst, of the same disease [dysentery], GEORGE ANDREWS, aged about 35 years.

 

Barbour, John Barbour

Daniels, Joseph Daniels

West, John West

Atherton, Edward Atherton

Stull, William Stull

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 10, 1852

          Editor Spirit of Democracy:

          The mail steam pocket boat Buckeye Belle, from Marietta to Zanesville, burst both her boilers in Beverly lock, Muskingum river, at 4 o’clock P. M., last evening.

          The killed were, so far as known, are: John Barbour, of Pittsburgh, produce dealer; Joseph Daniels, of Hamar; John West of Coal run; Edward Atherton, of Beverly; William Stull and eight or ten others killed.

          Badly injured—Captain Hahn, Whisen Clerk, probably dead, Calvin Stull, Senator C. C. Covey and Edward Blackmore and many others, names not known.

          The accident is attributable to gross carelessness.

          After the above was received, the following letter from S. B. Robinson, Esq., reached us:         

                                                                             Beverly, Nov. 12, 1852

James R. Morris, Esq.

          Dear Sir—The Steamboat Buckeye Bell blew up in our Canal this evening, and Mr. Okey, (Your member of the Legislature) was on board and is scalded, he thinks badly; but we think it is not dangerous.  I write lest the report might reach his family worse than it is.

          As far as ascertained there are 7 killed, 1 since dead, 4 or 5 missing, and 12 or 15 scalded.

          Mr. Covey, our Senator, had his leg broken. Mr. Bartlett, our Representative, is scalded slightly. Ladies and children all safe.

          Mr. Okey will be well taken care of. We will write again.

                                                          In haste yours

                                                          S. B. Robinson

 

Beach, Mrs. John Beach

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          On the same day [September 1, 1852], of the same disease [dysentery], MRS. _____BEACH, relict of John Beach of this township.

 

Beck, Mr. Beck

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 22, 1852

   Explosion of the Magnet. - Boats which arrived from below yesterday confirmed the account we published yesterday of the disastrous explosion of the steamer Magnet. A boat passed up yesterday with the body of the unfortunate pilot, Abner Long, of Allegheny, Pa., and formerly of this city. Four are said to be mortally wounded; and the number of missing is various reported at from three to five. Mr. Beck, the Captain was killed. He resided at Pittsburgh, where the boat was owned. The names of the others have yet been ascertained. - Intelligencer, 16th.

 

Brown, Ethan Allen Brown

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 24, 1852

Gov. Brown, accompanied by his niece, Miss Symmes, reached our city on last Saturday, for the purpose of attending the Democratic State Convention. He was in fine health and spirits. On the organization of the Convention, he was selected as one of the Vice Presidents and took his seat as such. Throughout the day, he participated in the proceedings, and in the afternoon, made a few remarks in relation to one of the resolutions. On returning to the Convention in the evening, he stumbled and fell over an obstruction near the State House, and injured his hand, which bled freely.

We saw him as he entered the Hall, with the handkerchief around his hand. He took his seat, but feeling unwell, he retired and returned to his lodgings at the Capital House. His hand continuing to bleed, Dr. Means was sent for to dress the wound. In a few minutes afterwards he fainted, but was soon again restored to consciousness, and at the request of the Doctor, he laid down on the bed. In a few moments, afterwards, his features assumed a rigid appearance, and life was almost instantly extinct. The cause of his death is supposed to have been hemorrhage, occasioned by the bursting of a blood vessel.

          Gov. Brown was a native of Vermont, and was about eighty years of age.

          After having completed a regular collegiate education, he emigrated to the west and commenced the practice of the law at Cincinnati. In consequence of his sound and discriminating judgement and superior legal attainments, he was placed on the bench of the Supreme Court. This station he held for many years, visiting every portion of the State, and holding Court in all the organized counties. From this position he was transferred, by an unprecedented majority of votes, to the office of Governor of Ohio, and on the expiration of his term of office, he was chosen one of the Senators in Congress from his adopted State. He was afterwards appointed by General Jackson minister to Brazil, and on his return he was placed in the highly responsible position of commissioner of public lands. In 1837 he resigned that office, and returned to his large and valuable estate on the banks of the Ohio in Ohio county, near Rising Sun, where he has since resided. He has twice been a member of the State Legislature of Indiana.

Governor Brown was never married. He leaves no brothers, and but one sister, fourteen years older than himself, and who since his retirement from office, lived with him. He was a man widely known and universally respected. Of great integrity of character and honesty of purpose, in all his official acts, he looked not to the expediency but to the right. A devoted friend of Gen. Cass, the companion of his youth, he came to the Convention with a sincere and honest desire to oppose anything that might prejudice the claims of his friend to the Presidency. He was unanimously chosen a delegate to the National Convention for the State at large. At the opening of the Convention he was full of life, and health, and hope; at its close, he was in the cold, he was in the cold and leaden arius of death.

 

Buchanan, Samuel Buchanan  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          Mr. Editor: I do not intend to transgress on your time with a long obituary notice; but the death of SAMUEL BUCHANAN         , a young man of Summit Township, aged about 19, who died at the residence of his father, Mr. William Buchanan, Sr. on the morning of the 10th of September, imperatively demands a notice in your paper.

          This young man was beginning to develop his attractions in loveliness and pleasantness of temper, in industry and unabated assiduity in business, when that grim messenger Death, struck him down, with that weapon, dysentery, which he has used so unsparingly among us. He was our Sabbath School Librarian, (No. 1, Summit Tp.) and faithfully and attentively did he perform his duty in that station.—

          This loss will be severely felt in our Sabbath School for years to come. No difference who was absent Samuel was at his post. What a healing balm to the bleeding hearts of his parents and friends to think that his mind, during his last moments, dwelt on distributing books to scholars. His conduct on the Sabbath, in the house of God, was strikingly orderly; always in proper time occupying his seat there. His leisure time was spent reading those sweet and pious works published by the American Tract Society.

          He delighted to converse with heavenly minded saints below; we hope that Jesus has removed him to converse and associate with them in a higher sphere. The Saviour said unto his disciples, “What thou knowest not now thou shalt know hereafter.”             C.

 

Buchanan, Samuel Buchanan

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 14, 1852

          In Summit township, on the 10th inst., of dysentery, at the residence of her father, SAMUEL, son of William Buchanan, aged about 19 years.

 

Campbell, Sarah Campbell nee Taggart

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 11, 1852

          Died—Near Hickory, Washington Co., Pa., on the 1st inst., Mrs. Sarah wife of Rev. D. R. Campbell, and daughter of Rev. William Taggart, Belmont Co., O., in the 26th year of her age.

          The subject of this notice in early life dedicated herself to the God of her Fathers and became a member of the Presbyterian Church, in the communion of which, up to the hour of her death, she sustained the character of a consistent and devoted Christian. Her natural disposition was emphatically that of amiability and sweetness. Naturally modest and unassuming, yet she was free to communicate with all who visited her in her affliction. Her views in Christ and his cross were bright and cheering, and her confidence were bright and cheering, and her confidence in Jesus waxed stronger and stronger as she approached the Jordan of death. Her afflictions, which were severe and protected, were borne with unusual patience; and all who sat by her side were struck at the sweet composure with which she stared death in the face.

          She was asked by one a few days before her death if she had not become wearied and tired of her afflictions. She replied with a sweet smile, “I long to get home. But I know that as soon as Jesus thinks it best he will take me home, and I willingly wait his time!”

          On the Sabbath previous to her death, the Lord’s Supper was administered in the Church of which her husband is the Pastor. She was heard to say to him, when he returned, “You and I sat there together at the last communion; but I will not any more eat and drink it new in my Father’s kingdom.” Thus comforted and buoyed up with the hope of a grievous immortality she humbly lay like a little child at the feet of her Savior awaiting her appointed time. At length the death knell was sounded. She seemed to know the voice. She was ready, and exclaimed, “My Brother is here;” and her happy spirit took its flight.

          In the decease of Mrs. Campbell society has lost one of its loveliest members—the Church of Christ, one of its brightest ornaments—her two little children, an affectionate mother; and her sorrowing lonely companion, will ever feel the desolation of his hearth and home, occasioned by her departure, and the want of her counsels and smiles in the various duties of his calling.                 COM

 

Clay, Henry Clay  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 7, 1852

          The following proceedings were had in Congress in memory of Henry Clay, whose death we announced in our last:  Washington, June 30

          SENATE—Mr. Underwood rose and announced the death of his illustrious colleague, Henry Clay. He read an eloquent, interesting, and feeling sketch of the life services, last illness and death of Henry Clay. He said that on Sabbath morning last, Mr. Clay said to him, there may be some question arise where my remains shall be put. Some persons may designate Frankfort; but I wish to repose in the Cemetery in Lexington, where many of my friends and connections are buried. Mr. Underwood submitted the following resolutions:

          RESOLVED, That a committee of six be appointed by the President of the Senate to take order for superintending the funeral of Henry Clay, late a member of this body, which will take place tomorrow at 12 o’clock, meridian, and that the Senate will attend the same.

          RESOLVED, That the members of the Senate, from a sincere desire of showing every mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, will go into mourning for one month by the usual mode of wearing crape on the left arm.

          RESOLVED, As a further mark of respect entertained by the Senate for the memory of Henry Clay, and his long and distinguished services to his country, that his remains, in pursuance of the known wishes of his family, be removed to the place of sepulture selected by himself at Lexington, Kentucky, in charge of the Sergeant-at-Arms, and attended by a committee of six Senators, to be appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall have full power to carry this resolution into effect.

          RESOLVED,That as an additional mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the Senate do now adjourn.

 

Clay, Henry Clay

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 30, 1852

          Just as our paper was about to go to press, we received, by telegraph, the melancholy tidings, of the death of HENRY CLAY, of Kentucky.

          He died at Washington city, today (Tuesday, June 29, 1852) about 12 o’clock.

          Thus has been snatched from time into eternity one of the greatest men of this or any other age. The event was not unlooked for. For months past he has been gradually sinking.

          The dispatches say that his death was peaceful and without pain.

          We have no room for further remarks to-day.

 

Clegg, John Clegg

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 21, 1852

          Died—On Monday morning, March 29th, 1852, at his residence, in Summit township, Mr. John Clegg, in the 52d year of age.

          The deceased has left a wife and eleven children to mourn their irreparable loss. He was born in Pennsylvania, in 1800, for a number of years, lived in Virginia, and in 1834 removed to Monroe County.

          It is worthy of remark that Mr. Clegg has always bourne an irreproachable character. In his business transactions he was strictly an honest man; as a husband kind and affectionate—as a father, indulgent and tender—as a neighbor esteemed and beloved by all who knew him; never was the needy turned from his door without having their wants supplied. He had never attached himself to any branch of the Church, but was a firm believer in God and had made arrangements a short time previous to his death, to join in communion with the Presbyterian Church.

          During his short, but very severe illness, not a murmur escaped his lips; between life and death he seemed to have no choice; “not my will, but thine, O God, be done,” seemed to be the language of his soul, thus, with a calm and firm reliance on the merits of the Redeemer, he resigned his spirit to its original giver, with a bright prospect of a glorious immortality in the morning of the resurrection.

 

Clingan, Jane Clingan

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          Died—Near this place on Tuesday last, of dysentery, JANE, daughter of Robert and Elisabeth Clingan, aged 4 years.

 

Colledge, Samuel James Colledge

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 9, 1852

          Died—In Clarksburgh, Pa., on the 31st ult, after a short illness, Samuel

James Colledge, son of Rev. Wm. Colledge, in the 21st year of his age.

          The deceased had left his home in Westmoreland County, Pa., about one month previous to his death, for the purpose of attending the Academy in Clarksburgh, where, after a severe and painful illness of but a few days he was called to his long home. His father was with him at his decease, and kindly administered to his wants, but no affectionate mother or kind sister was there to soothe his pillow or cool his fevered brow. Upon them this blow will fall with stunning force.

          It seems but a few days, and is but a few months at most, since the deceased, in the full enjoyment of life’s choicest blessing—health, was here on a visit among his friends, to whom he was endeared by his amiable, frank and noble nature, and who will deeply deplore his death.

                   “Leaves have their time to fall,

                       And flowers to wither at the north wind’s breath,

                    And stars to set—but all—

                       Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O. Death!”

 

Colledge, Sarah Colledge

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 21, 1852

          Died—In Westmoreland County, Pa., on Sunday, June 27, Mrs. Sarah, wife of the Rev. Wm. Colledge, aged about 58 years.

          Although the deceased had been in feeble health for some time, yet the news of the death for some time, yet the news of the death of a beloved son, whose decease was chronicled a few weeks ago, no doubt hastened her final departure. “Truly it is written, in the midst of life we are in death;” and how solemn and appropriate the admonition, “Be ye also ready.” Who can appreciate or know the full force voice, which stayed our childhood’s erring footsteps, is hushed in death? Whose loving counsel and gentle admonitions is no longer heard forever.

The deceased lived a Christian and died with an unwavering hope of inheritance and a crown in Heaven. Her remains were taken to Clarksburg, Pa., and interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery at that place, and there, side by side, sleep the Mother and her son.

 

Cooper, Charlotte Cooper

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 14, 1852

          Died—In this place, on the 9th inst., CHARLOTTE, daughter of William and Mahala Cooper, aged about 15 months.

 

Coulter, Mr. Coulter

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 19, 1852

Judge Coulter, of the Supreme bench in Pennsylvania, died at his residence in Westmoreland county, April 21.

 

Craig, John Craig

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 18, 1852

On Wednesday last [August 11, 1852] of dysentery, John, son of William and Eliza Craig, of this place, in the 8th year of his age.

 

Cronin, Michael Cronin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          In Wayne township, on Saturday last [September 25, 1852], of the same disease [dysentery], MRS.______CRONIN, wife of Michael Cronin, aged about 40 years.

 

Darr, Abraham Darr

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 7, 1852

          Cincinnati, March 30—About nine o’clock this morning an aged man, supposed to be a citizen of Brown county, fell dead upon the sidewalk while passing along Third near Main.

          From papers found on his person, his name is supposed to have been Abraham Darr. Two hundred and fifty dollars in cash, a gold watch and chain were found on his person.

          Verdict of Coroner’s jury—came to his death from the infirmity and debility of old age.

 

Davis, Ruth Davis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          In this place, on the 2d inst., of the same disease [dysentery], RUTH, wife of Mr. Robert Davis, aged 63 years.

 

Died in Malaga Twp. of scarlet fever Saturday last, Eliza Jane, only d/o John A. & Sarah Ann Morris 3y, 6m

 

Dixon, Patrick Dixon

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 10, 1852

   Drowned - We understand that the Coroner’s inquest was held on the body of Patrick Dixon, found in the river, near Marietta; and the verdict was that he came to his death by accidental drowning, off the steamboat Courier. - Wheeling Intel.

 

Durkee, Almeda Durkee

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 18, 1852

          Died—On the –inst. at Clarington in this county, Mrs. Almeda, wife of Charles Durkee.

 

Eddy, Elizabeth Eddy

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 10, 1852

          Died—On the 2d inst. at her residence in the township, of dysentery, Mrs. Elizabeth Eddy, wife of Michael Eddy in the 50th year of her age.

 

Elrod, William Elrod

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 18, 1852

          On Tuesday morning, the 10th inst., of dysentery, William Elrod of Antioch, aged about fifty years.

 

Feller, Henry Feller

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          FATAL CASUALTY—The reception of Gen. Scott, yesterday, was attended with one of the melancholy events too often occurring on such occasions.

          A man named Henry Feller, attached to the cannon and acting as gunner, was so badly injured by a premature discharge, that he died a short time after the accident. His left arm was rent from the socket, and his side and face extremely mangled. Mr. Feller was a blacksmith of excellent character, having a wife and family of helpless children dependent on him for raiment and daily food.

          Another man, whose name we have learned, was also much hurt, but we are glad to learn there are fair prospects for his recovery.—Ohio Statesman, Sep. 20.

 

Fleming, Jedidiah G. Fleming

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 28, 1852

          Died—On yesterday (Tuesday, July 27, 1852) morning after a protracted illness, Mr. Jedidiah G. Fleming, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of this county.

          For a long-time past the deceased has been afflicted with a cancer in his left side, which has at length terminated his existence.

          He leaves a wife and three small children to mourn this afflictive dispensation. But they sorrow not as those without hope. Mr. F. was, for a number of years past, a worthy and acceptable member of the Presbyterian Church.

 

Fleming, William Scott Fleming

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 4, 1852

          Died—On Sunday morning last William Scott, son of Jedidiah G. (lately deceased) and Hannah Fleming, aged 10 months and 23 days.

 

Forward, Hon. Walter Forward

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 8, 1852

   Hon. Walter Forward, of Pittsburgh, formerly Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. John Sergeant, a distinguished lawyer of Philadelphia, both died recently.

 

Gray, Mary Gray

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 24, 1852

          Died—On Thursday last [November 18, 1852], MRS. MARY GRAY, wife of Mr. Arthur Gray of Wayne township.

 

Green, Thomas Green

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 14, 1852

          In this township, on the 11th inst., of the same disease [dysentery], THOMAS, son of Wm. R. Green, aged about 2 years and three months.

 

Hall, Hugh Hall

Published Spirit of Democracy Jan. 28, 1852

Mr. Hugh Hall residing three miles north of St. Clairsville, was drowned Saturday evening last, while going home from town.  Ti appears that as he was crossing the creek, he fell from his horse and received some injury from the fall, which prevented him from getting out of the water, and he was drowned.       Chronicle

 

Hall, Mr. Hugh Hall

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 28, 1852

   Mr. Hugh Hall residing three miles north of St. Clairsville, was drowned on Saturday evening last, while going home from town. It appears that as he was crossing the creek, he fell from his horse and received some injury from the fall, which prevented him from getting out of the water, and he was drowned. - Chronicle.

 

Hedding, Bishop Hedding

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 21, 1852

   The funeral of Bishop Hedding took place on Monday, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Bishop Waugh preached the funeral sermon, Bishop Morris was also present, - Bishop Janes preached a discourse on the same day, before the New Jersey Conference, on the death of Bishop Hedding.

 

Henthorn, Mary Jane Henthorn

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1852

          On Wednesday, the 18th inst, of dysentery, MARY JANE, daughter of William and Margaret Henthorn, of this place, aged 1 year, 3 months and 11 days.

 

Highfield, George Highfield

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 26, 1852

          The N. Y. Christian Advocate, of Thursday last, contains the following:

          “ Rev. George Highfield, of the British Wesleyan Conference, the oldest Methodist preacher in the world ceased his lengthened pilgrimage near Liverpool on the 8th of December.

He was called into the ministry by Mr. Wesley in 1785, and continued to travel until 1825 when the state of his health compelled him to become a super-numerary; but he still labored in the pulpit and on pastoral work until his strength entirely failed.

During the last four years infirmities grew rapidly upon him; his memory failed him so that secular things were nearly obliterated from it, but he could always recall portions of scripture and hymns which had long been treasured there. The foreman of the day before he died, he spent alone and was unusually happy. He was ninety-one years old and had been in the ministry sixty seven years.

 

Hill, Russell Hill

Hill, Isaiah Hill

Chrisman, William Chrisman

Sellars, John Sellars

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 31, 1852

                             DREADFUL TRANSACTION        

          The following are the particulars of one of the bloodiest transactions ever recorded on the page of crime. We hoped it would turn out a false rumor, but it is true! Would to heaven the press could be excused from bruiting such intelligence abroad.

          This horrid tragedy was enacted near Lancaster, Garrard county, Kentucky. The following details are from the Banner of that place:

          A family of Hill’s, who reside in this county, were on very unfriendly terms with John Sellars and William Chrisman, who were also residents of this county. This hostile feeling had been in existence for some considerable length of time, but was recently revived by a difficulty which is said to have taken place a few weeks ago. In that difficulty it is stated that Frederick Hill was waylaid by Sellars and Chrisman on the road from Teetersville to Hills residence, knocked from his horse and severely beaten, and left in that condition. Chrisman called upon Hill to pray and beg for life whilst he was down, which Hill refused to do, saying that he had never done either, and did not intend to do so then.

          On Saturday the 13th inst, a company of the Hills left their residence with their wagon for the purpose of moving some person down the Creek. In going up Scott’s Fork, as they passed a tobacco house on the side of the creek, adjoining the residence of Conkey John Warren, they saw several guns passing between the dwelling and the tobacco house, but pursued their way up the creek without any interruption. In the evening as they were returning home the slaughter took place. The Hills numbered about eight. The road run immediately by the tobacco house, the door of which was on the far side from the road. On approaching this house, they discovered that since they had passed in the morning the crack’s between the logs had been chined up and small port-holes left. A piece of white cotton cloth was tied to the limb of a tree in front of the house. Those of the Hills who were in the company were Russell, Isaiah, Frederick, John Jr., William, James, Jesse, and Dr. O. Hill who had fallen in with them. Before they arrived at the point of the road nearest the house, Dr. Hill told them he was satisfied there was danger in passing the tobacco house and advised them to leave the road and go around another way. This they refused to do—Russell saying that it was a public road—free to all, and that he intended to travel it whenever he pleased. Then they proceeded until they had arrived in front of the house, when the report of a rifle arrested their progress.

          A shot fired from the house had mortally wounded Russell Hill, who was behind. Several of the company then turned and ran back to him. Russell, who had fallen, perceiving them, remarked they had killed him and told them to do all they could. Dr. Hill told them to charge the house instantly or they would all be killed. A charge was then made upon the house, during which time, the balls of the rifles were continually pouring from the port-holes. Isaiah Hill, who led the way, was met near the door by John Sellars, who discharged a rifle at his breast which killed Hill in a few moments. Frederick Hill then rushed forward and was met at the door by William Chrisman, who presented a pistol at his breast, the pistol missing fire. Chrisman struck Hill in the face with the barrel. Hill then clenched Chrisman, and he commenced begging for his life—saying that he had told Hill to beg and pray when he had him in his power, and he now begged and prayed for Hill to spare him. Hill observed that he had better call upon God for mercy, for he (Hill) had no mercy then. Hill then plunged a bowie knife into Chrisman’s breast several times. Chrisman was literally cut to pieces. Sellars, after killing Isaiah Hill at the door, attempted to run around a tobacco hogshead or cask of some description near the house, and in attempting to discharge a rifle at some one of the company near, was shot by a son of Isaiah Hill, in the body. He then started to retreat, and after getting some thirty or more steps, was again shot in the back part of his head by a small boy. The shot brought him to the ground when the boy approached him and discharged five shots from a revolver, each of which penetrated his brain.

          Two other men were in the house with Sellars and Chrisman at the time of the attack, one by the name of Alverson, and the other Samuel; a brother of John Sellars. Alverson’s hand was nearly taken off by a rifle shot from the Hills, and he will probably loose his arm. Samuel Sellars was struck by a ball without patching from a rifle but was not hurt. These two persons, it is said, made their escape some time during the heat of the conflict and secreted themselves in the dwelling house of Warren. James Hill was shot through the body, but it is supposed he will recover. The firing having ceased, it was discovered that four men were killed and three wounded. The Hills then placed the bodies of Russell and Isaiah on a slide and returned home.

          When Isaiah Hill was shot, he remarked to his son, ‘they have killed your father, and I want you to kill the man that did it.” His son then met Sellars and told him that he had killed his father, and immediately shot him.

A woman who was present during the engagement called loudly for a pistol or knife, to assist the Hills.

          “Thus ended one of the bloodiest tragedies we have ever heard or read of.

 

Hixon, Hiram Columbus Hixon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated August 18, 1852

          On Monday morning last, [August 9, 1852], at the residence of Mr. Daniel O’Connor, in this place, HIRAM COLUMBUS, son of Dr. C. and Mary J. Hixon, aged 3 months and 25 days.

                   “Thy darling waits for thee in robes of light,

                         And when with life’s conflict thou hast striven,

                    When dim thine eyes, in Death’s unconscious night—

                          Awaking thou shalt find him thine in Heaven.

 

Hughes, Mrs. Benjamin Hughes

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 22, 1852

          Died—Near Stafford, on Saturday last, of dysentery, Mrs.______

Hughes, wife of Benjamin Hughes, aged about 35 years.

 

Hukill, Frederick Hukill

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          On the 1st inst., of the same disease [dysentery], FREDERICK HUKILL, of this township, aged 73 years.

 

Jackson, Mary Jackson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          In this township, on the same day [September 22, 1852], of the same disease [dysentery], MARY, wife of Abraham Jackson, Senr., at an advanced age.

          Thus has death called to his cold embrace another venerable mother. Her large circle of relatives and acquaintances mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate wife, mother and friend.

 

Jackson, Young daughter Jackson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 1852

          Of the same disease [dysentery], on Wednesday last, [August 25, 1852], a daughter of Mr. Samuel Jackson of this township, aged about 18 months.

 

James, Henry C. James

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 1, 1852

          Died—At his residence in Centre Wheeling, Va., on Saturday evening, November 20th, of typhoid fever, Henry C. James, formerly of this township, aged 52 years and 11 days.

          When pious friends are laid in the grave, the Christian mourner does not seek to assuage his grief in cold and cruel forgetfulness of the departed. His sense of bereavement is often deep, but his is a chastened sorrow which the bleeding heart loves to cherish. He has heard a voice from Heaven, saying: “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord,” and thus divinely assured of their present and permanent bliss, his stricken heart finds a sweet relief from the bitterness of grief in its cherished recollection of the past. All the mild virtues and excellencies of character possessed by the loved ones, who have been taken away, are still garnered up in the memory, and we dwell upon them not as lost treasure, or forms of beauty which have been marred and dashed in ruins by the ruthless invader, but as imperishable wealth purged from dross and forever secure, “where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.”

          Brother James united himself with the M. E.       Church some twenty-five years ago, of which he remained an acceptable member until his happy spirit took its flight to join the happier Church in Heaven. He was for some four or five years a citizen of this county, and in the spring of 1848 took up his residence in Wheeling, where he lived a consistent follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, until he was called to exchange the troubles and trials of this world for the enjoyments of a brighter world above. He has left a companion and several children to mourn his loss; but they mourn not as those who have no hope.

                             `Our brother the heaven hath gained,

                                 Outflying the tempest and rain,

                             His rest he hath sooner obtained,

                                 And left his companions behind,

                             Still tossed on a sea of distress,

                                 Hard toiling to make the blest shore,

                             Where all is assurance and peace,

                                 And sorrow and sin are no more.

 

Jeffries, John Jeffreis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 1852

          Died—On Wednesday last, [August 25, 1852], at his residence in Sunsbury township, of consumption, JOHN JEFFRIES, aged about 45 years.

 

Johnson, Henry Johnson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 14, 1852

          In Antioch, in this county, on the morning of the 12th inst., HENRY JOHNSON, aged 75 years, 7 months and 7 days.

          The early history of the deceased is a part of the history of our country. Scarcely a child throughout the length and breadth of our land but has been taught the story of the singular courage and daring of the two little brothers John and Henry Johnson, in killing two Indians on Short Creek, in Jefferson county, Ohio, by whom they had been taken prisoners.

          Henry Johnson, whose death we are called upon to record, was the younger of the two brothers. A few years only have elapsed since we published an account of their adventure taken from the lips of the deceased.

          The remains of Mr. Johnson were brought to this place and interred by the side of his wife, whose death we recorded but three weeks ago.

          A few years at most and all the pioneers of this western country will have passed away.

 

Johnston, Letitia Johnston

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1852

          In Antioch, on Friday last [August 20, 1852], of dysentery, LETITIA, wife of Henry Johnston, aged—years.

 

Jones, John Jones  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1852

          Died—At his residence on Sunfish in this County, on Thursday, 12th inst., at half past 10 o’clock, in the 79th year of his age—HON. JOHN JONES.

          The subject of the above notice was one of the early settlers of the State of Ohio, having emigrated here when all was a howling wilderness. His first settlement was made in Licking County, near Newark; having ascended the Scioto as far as Columbus, and from thence cutting his way through the dense forest until he reached the valley of the Licking; here he remained until the choice of his youth and the sharer of his perils was called to a brighter world. In 1805, he again took to himself a partner, and removed to Bull Creek, Va., where he remained a short time and removed from thence to Proctor. After building a mill and otherwise improving his property there, he returned to Ohio, and settled upon the farm where his spirit took its flight from earth to the fairest climes of elysian bliss. The second partner of his adventureous life, died in 1843; and in 1846, he was again married to Miss Deborah Bosworth.

          The writer knew not of his first companion, but it is said that she possessed and practiced all those virtues which are calculated to render woman lovely and estimable. His second—fond memory and the recollection of her kindness, her philantrophy, her patient endurance of long suffering; dry up the fountain of words and a thrill of emotion, coursing its way upon every nervous filament, declaring that she was all that woman should be, is a more adequate description than a volumn of words.

          And she who is now left as a relict to mourn the loss of this best of men, has certainly manifested all the Christian virtues in her care and attendance upon her aged companion. Tho’ her path through life has been one of much sorrow and suffering, we humbly trust that her last days may be full of joy and happiness, and her present grief be converted into everlasting

Joy by Him who tempers the “wind to the shorn lamb.”

          The deceased was early appointed to fill the office of Associate Judge; which seat he continued to occupy to the entire satisfaction of his friends for a serious [sic-series] of years. In all the various relations of life he commanded the respect and retained the confidence of all who knew him. An affectionate husband, a kind father, a good citizen, a philanthropist, and one whose soul ever melted at the sound of distress; whose eye glistened with the tear of sympathy for sorrow, whose charitable palm was ever opened to the suffering, whose ear was ever open to the lamentation of the poor, and whose voice was ever heard in defense of the weak and oppressed, has been stricken down, not in the vigor of youth, but full of years, full of honor, and full of the affections of all who knew him.

          His name will be cherished by us who have shared his affections, who have been dried up by his words of sympathy and consolation, whose wants have been supplied by his munificence, and whose rights have been maintained by his power, not only until it is chiseled in the Marble Slab that covers his earthy remains; but it will be remembered and cherished by us long after it has been enrolled amongst the brightest inheritors of Heaven.

                   Sunfish, August 15th, 1852               O’C.

 

Jones, John Jones

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 18, 1852

          On the 12th inst. John Jones, in the 79th year of his age.

                   Obituary next week.

 

Lawrence, G. W Lawrence

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated June 30, 1852

                   On the death of Dr. Lawrence by A Friend

          Yes, thou art gone, forever gone—

   Nip’d in the early bloom

Nor could the art of man defend

   Thy body from the tomb.

.

O! cruel death, why hast thou past

   So many others by;

Thy icy mantle o`er him cast,

   Say, tyrant, tell me why?

.

Was it because his virtuous mind

   Was to serene and pure.

To longer be on earth confined,

   Or of its ills endure!

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Was it to make his kindred weep

   Or give his friends to know,

That down in they long silent sleep,

   They all on earth must go?

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Was it to show thy sovereign power,

   Must ever be obey’d.

At those command the opening flower

   Must in a moment fade?

.

But tyrant, know what e`er the cause,

   Of thy approach might be,

To him a happy change it was,

   He triump’d over thee.

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O yes, it cannot be denied,

   He own’d his Savior’s name.

And to his friends at the bedside

   His power did proclaim.

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Yes, thou art gone, forever gone,

   Unto the courts above,

Thy spotless soul is now array’d

   In robes of peace and love.

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Truly to thee, death had no sting,

   Thy Saviour bid thee come;

Death could by thy salvation bring,

   For Jesus took thee home.

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Then O! ye friends and kindred nigh,

   No more his death bemoan;

But let us all prepare to die

   In Christ, as he has done.

[submitter’s note** later obituary states his name as G. W. Lawrence]

 

Lawrence, G. W. Lawrence 2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 30, 1890

          Died—After a long illness, at the residence of his father, in Monroe county, O., on Saturday evening, March 13th, Dr. G. W. Lawrence, aged 25 years.

          The subject of this notice was a young man of great promise—was amiable and gentle in all his ways, and had just entered upon the duties of his profession, with every prospect of success. But, alas! All his earthly schemes were frustrated, and the hopes of his many friends blasted in their very budding. Death—ruthless death—had selected him as his victim, and there was no alternative.

          About a month before his departure, feeling that he was fast sinking, and having a desire to die at home, he returned to his father’s house, sensible, as his letters show, of his danger, and of the importance of preparing to meet that solemn event. A few days before his death he desired to receive the ordinance of baptism; and after that sacrament had been administered he became very tranquil and happy in mind—talked much about Heaven, and seemed to long for the courts of God. When his father exhorted him to trust in Jesus, he exclaimed, “Oh, he is precious to my soul! He has blessed me! Death has no terrors now.” And when the last sad conflict came he affectionately embraced his parents and brothers, bidding them a long farewell, and inviting them to meet him where Moses and the Prophets were.

          Thus our brother passed away, in the strength of his years, without a struggle, in full hope of a blessed immortality.  May, 1852

 

Lawrence, Sarah Ann Lawrence

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 30, 1890

          Died—On the 11th inst, at the residence of her father, in Sunbury township, Sarah Ann, daughter of William and Mary Lawrence, aged 16 years and 2 months.

 

Linigar, Margaret Ellen Liniger

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1852

          In this place, on Monday evening, the 23rd inst., MARGARET ELLEN, daughter of Mary and John Liniger, aged about 10 months.

 

Lisk, Abram Lisk

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 5, 1853

   On the night of Dec. 21, Abram Lisk, while proceeding from Little Rock to Easton, Pa., fell in the woods from fatigue, and was found this morning in a dying state from the effects of exposure. He was carried to the farm house of Samuel Duckworth, whose wife entering the room suddenly was so shocked at the sight of the unfortunate man, that she fell to the floored and expired almost instantly. Lisk lived but a few minutes after reaching the house.

 

Long, Abner Long

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 22, 1852

   Explosion of the Magnet. - Boats which arrived from below yesterday confirmed the account we published yesterday of the disastrous explosion of the steamer Magnet. A boat passed up yesterday with the body of the unfortunate pilot, Abner Long, of Allegheny, Pa., and formerly of this city. Four are said to be mortally wounded; and the number of missing is various reported at from three to five. Mr. Beck, the Captain was killed. He resided at Pittsburgh, where the boat was owned. The names of the others have yet been ascertained. - Intelligencer, 16th.

 

Lowe, George Lowe

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 11, 1852

          On Monday morning last [August 2, 1852], at the home of Samuel Pratt, in this place, George Lowe, son of Nimrod Lowe, deceased, aged about 6 years.

 

M’Carty, General Jonathan M’Carty

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 19, 1852

   General Jonathan M’Carty, formerly a Member of Congress from Indiana, died recently at Keokuk, Iowa.

 

Martz, Ellen Martz

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 18, 1852

          John R. Martz, alias T. H. Smith, of whose doings we have been trying to keep our readers advised has been arrested for stealing a silver watch in Cannonsburg worth $30, while in the act of “ treating the whole crowd,” and is now safely lodged in jail.

          The young woman, Ellen Martz, who died in Calais, we have been informed was really his wife, or at least she was married to him; but whether he had another wife living when he married Ellen, we have not been informed.

 

McCamick, George McCamick

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 28, 1852

                                      FATAL AFFRAY

          We learn, by verbal reports, that on Saturday, the 17th inst., a fatal affray occurred in Grandview, Washington county.

          It appears that a George McCamick had sworn in presence of his family, that he would take the life of a Mr. Sisk, a neighbor; upon which he left for Sisk’s with two heavily loaded pistols and a dirk in his possession. When he reached Sisk’s, he went in the house and after some words told Sisk that his life was in his hand and he meant to have it.

          McCamick then presented a pistol at Sisk’s head and snapped it twice without effect. Sisk seized a chair to defend himself with, which in the scuffle was broken in pieces. McCamick then seized Sisk and dragged him out of the house, and commenced beating him over the head with a pistol. Where upon Mrs. Sisk caught up one of the broken chair posts and while McCamick was still beating her husband, struck him one blow on the back of his head which killed him instantly.

          So little feeling had community for McCamick that he was suffered to lie in the snow where he had fallen, from Saturday afternoon until Wednesday morning.

          Sisk is said to be not out of danger from the wounds afflicted by McCamick. No cause has been assigned for the attempt of McCamick to take the life of Sisk that in the least degree justified the act.

 

McCammon, Robert McCammon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 22, 1852

          In Summit township, on Sunday morning last, of the same disease [dysentery] ROBERT McCAMMON, aged about 70 years.

 

McCammon, Young son McCammon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          In Summit township, on the same day [September 22, 1852], of the same disease [dysentery], a son of Robert McCammon, aged about 7 years.

 

McComas, Thomas McComas

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 21, 1852

          On the 17th inst., in Sunsbury township, this county, Thomas, youngest son of Gustavus and Delila McComas, aged about one year.

 

McKeown, Arthur McKeown

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1852

          On Sunday last [August 22,1852], near this place of dysentery, ARTHUR McKEOWN,  aged about 74 years.

 

McMahon, Elisabeth McMahon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          In this place, on the same day [August 31, 1852], of dysentery, ELISABETH JANE, daughter of Mrs. Catherine McMahon, aged 10 years, 7 months and 15 days.

 

McMahon, Isaac E McMahon

Published Spirit of Democracy Mar. 3, 1852

Died - On the 27th ult., Isaac E. son of Thomas McMahon, Esq., in the 11th year of his age.

 

McMahon, Isaac E. McMahon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 3, 1852

          Died—On the 27th ult, Isaac E. son of Thomas McMahon, Esq., in the 11th year of his age.

 

Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 9, 1852

          At the residence of E. Ullom, Esq., in Perry township, in this county, on the 1st inst, in the 81st year of his age, Thomas Mitchell, sen., brother of Mrs. Wood, whose death is noticed above.

 

Morris, Charles H. Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 23, 1852

   Chas. H. Morris was robbed of about $400 and murdered, near Mokelumne Hill

 

Morris, Eliza Jane Morris

SOURCE: Monroe County, Ohio Newspaper Abstracts 8 March 1844 – 25 August 1852 by Rita Bone Kopp, p. 128, 9 June 1852 Spirit of Democracy, Wednesday, Volume 9 Number 12

 

Morris, Eliza Jane Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 9, 1852

   In Malaga township, of Scarlet fever, on Saturday morning last Eliza Jane, only daughter of John A. and Sarah Ann Morris, aged 3 years and 6 months.

 

Morris, Henry Morris

SOURCE: Monroe County, Ohio Newspaper Abstracts 8 March 1844 - 25 August 1852 by Rita Bone Kopp, p. 128, 9 June 1852 Spirit of Democracy, Wednesday, Volume 9 Number 12

Henry Morris Died Monday last, Henry, only s/o John A. & Sarah Ann Morris, 1y, 4m.

 

Morris, Henry Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 9, 1852

   On Monday morning last Henry, only son of John A. and Sarah Ann Morris, aged 1 year and 4 months.

 

Morrow, Madison Morrow

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1852

          In this place, on the same day [August 18, 1852], of dysentery, MADISON, son of Marshall and Sarah Morrow, aged 2 months and 11 days.

 

Morrow, Mr. Morrow

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 31, 1852

          A great man, because he was a good one—a patriot, because he sought first the public welfare—and a statesman, who was engaged in all the important public acts of Ohio—has gone to his rest, after a long, a useful and an honorable life. From the birth of Ohio to the present moment—just half a century. Governor Morrow has been a part of the public life of this state. He was her first Representative in Congress, a Senator, Governor, Canal Commissioner, and in the latter part of his career, an active participator in the first great Railroad enterprise of the State. And now he has closed his long life of service and success—when he has seen the last system of public improvements going forward with a power which seems to revolutionize the channel of business and change the face of society. In one word, he has been actor in the whole period of transition from barbarism to civilization; and he has gone in the midst of a brilliant development in no small degree accomplished by his own hands.

          Governor Morrow was a member of the Convention to form the first Constitution in 1802. He became our first Representative in Congress in 1803; he was Senator from 1813 to 1819; Governor from 1822-1826; Canal Commissioner subsequently; in Congress again about 1840-1842, and President of the Little Miami Railroad Company till 1847.

          In Congress he was Chairman of the Committee on Public Lands, and member of the committee on claims.

          In the public trusts committed to him, he was distinguished for two sterling qualities, which have been rare among the race of public men, who think that merit depends on professions—we mean strict integrity and strong

good sense.

          No man ever knew him to swerve from the very line of fidelity and integrity. No man ever knew him to substitute the fictions of fancy for the dictates of reason and intelligence; he was no orator, and like Moses was slow of speech; and like him too, could be relied upon for all that he said. He was exactly unlike many of the frothy demagogues who now figure on the public stage. They place their merit in public stage. They place their merit in profession. He placed his in action.

          It has been one of the peculiar advantages of Ohio that she had some such men as Morrow to lay the foundations of the State. They have laid them on the rock of Integrity, Intelligence and Faith. The winds cannot shake the solid fabric they have erected and its prosperity, character and strength are the monuments by which the memory of Morrow and his campeers will, we trust be long perpetuated.

          Ex-Governor died yesterday morning at his farm on the Little Miami, in Warren county, near Foster’s Crossing.—Cincinnati Atlas

 

Neal, Joseph Ray Neal

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 11, 1852

          On Thursday morning last, [August 5, 1852], Joseph Ray, son of Isaac M. and Thirza E. Neal, aged 1 year and 1 month.

 

No Name

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 9, 1852

   Found Drowned- The dead body of a man was found at Isaac Thompson’s Landing, on the Ohio river, in Ohio township, on the 8th day of May last. When found the body was clothed in a drab-flannel under shirt, two check shirts, dark cloth pants, and a plaid pea-jacket. In the pockets of his clothing was found a large knife, a German silver pencil case with pen knife attached, and a small pocket wallet containing 94 cents in money. He was supposed to be 25 of 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, dark hair, blue eyes and a scar over his right eye.

   After an inquest was held by the Coroner of this county, the body was interred.

 

Okey, Hannah Jane Okey nee Smith  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 14, 1852

          Wife of Mr. Jeremiah Okey, and the only child of Mr. Japheth and Mrs. Anne Smith, departed this life on the 4th of September, 1852, at the residence in Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio, in the joyous hope of immortality. She was born in the State of Pennsylvania, Sept. 13th, 1817, and, in company with her parents, came to this place when she was quite young, where she has remained until removed by death.

 Hannah Jane, though naturally possessed of great amiability of character, and favored with early religious instruction, had not, up to the time of her sickness, embraced with her whole heart that Saviour whose conduct her own life so strongly imitated, especially in the exhibition of the social virtues of obedience to and respect for her parents, with an untiring attention and kindness to her husband and children, in all which she was an example.

It is pleasant to record the fact, however, that in her last sickness, which was that of dysentery, she did, with her whole soul, seek and obtain pardon through the blood of Christ, and the clearest evidence of her acceptance with God, by the direct witness of the Holy Spirit—So full were her joys, that on the last day of her life she called the family to her bedside, and exhorted them to meet her in Heaven. She threw her arms around her father’s neck and begged him to try to meet her in Heaven; (may the Lord give him grace to obey the exhortation) and with those sweet words still lingering on her quivering lips, she gently breathed away her spirit into the bosom of God, her Saviour, to drink the pleasure there, leaving her aged and much bereaved parents to finish their pilgrimage in this troublesome world of childless.

She has left a kind and affectionate husband with seven little motherless children to mourn their loss. Thus has passed away an obedient child, an affectionate wife, and a loving mother.

          Her corpse was taken to the M. E. Church and a sermon preached by the writer to a large and attentive audience.

                                                                   JAS. J. McILYAR

                                                             Woodsfield, Sept. 11th, 1852

 

Okey, Hannah Okey nee Smith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          In this place, on the 4th inst, of the same disease [dysentery], HANNAH, wife of Mr. Jeremiah Okey, and daughter of Mr. Japheth Smith, aged 35 years.

          [obituary notice next week]

 

Okey, Hannah Okey nee Weir

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          Near this place, on Wednesday last [September 22, 1852], of the same disease [dysentery], Mrs. Hannah, wife of Col. C. Okey, aged 65 years and 2 months.

The deceased was born in Washington county, Pa., on the 22d of July 1787, and was the daughter of William and Elisabeth Weir. She may truly be called one of the pioneers mothers of the West having emigrated to this county, with her husband, when it was comparatively a wilderness. If we mistake not it is over forty years since the deceased settled near this town. She leaves a kind husband and large family of children and grandchildren to mourn her departure.

 

Okey, James Franklin Okey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1852

          On Thursday last [August 19, 1852], JAMES FRANKLIN, son of Arthur and Nancy Okey, aged 2 years, 5 months and 5 days.

          Thus another lovely and innocent being is no more. Death, the pale messenger, has beckoned him silently away; and only those whose misfortune it was to lose him, know him much purity, how much gentleness has passed from this to a happier world. But their loss is his gain, and

                   “There is a voice which sorrows hears,

                   When heaviest weighs life’s galling chain;

                   `Tis heaven that whispers, “Dry thy tears!

                   The pure in heart shall meet again!”                     COM

 

Okey, Sarah Emeretta Okey

Published Spirit of Democracy Jan. 14, 1852

- On the 9th inst., in this township, Sarah Emeretta, daughter of Walker and Jane Okey, aged 5 years.

 

Okey, Sarah Emeretta Okey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 14, 1852

          On the 9th inst, in this township, Sarah Emeretta, daughter of Walker and Jane Okey, aged 5 years.

 

Patterson, Sarah Patterson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 2, 1852

          Died—On Monday morning [May 31, 1852] last, Mrs. Sarah, wife of James Patterson of this place.

 

Person, Thomas Henry Person

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 1852

          On Saturday last, [August 28, 1852], near this place, of dysentery, THOMAS HENRY, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Person, in the 13th year of his age.

 

Pettit, William Pettit

Cook, Henry Cook

Barker, Lavina Barker

Barker, Simon Barker

McDonald, John McDonald

Barker, Mourning Barker

McDonald, Joel McDonald

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 7, 1852

                             Explosion of the Pocahontas

                             Memphis, March 27

          The Pochontas collapsed both the flues of her middle boiler, by which 18 were scalded and 8 killed. The following is a list of killed and wounded:

          KILLED—William Pettit, Quincy, Illinois; Henry Cook, St. Louis; Lavina Barker, Simon Barker, Mourning Barker, Joel McDonald and John McDonald, of Indiana.

          SCALDED—William Sanford, St. Louis, Matilda Hously, Wm. J. McDonald, sen., Wm. J. McDonald, jr., Susan McDonald, Amanda W. Hously, and an infant of Mrs. Barker’s, all from Indiana; Wm. Blithe and Wm Morgan, hands; the first engineer is scalded slightly.

          No cause has been given for the explosion and the presumption is that it was like all other similar occasions, “purely accidental.”

 

Philips, Nancy Philips

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 11, 1852

          Died—At the residence of her son, Mr. Job Philips, in Carlisle, Noble Co. on Wednesday last (August 3, 1852), Mrs. Nancy Philips, in the 68th year of her age.

          The deceased had been a member of the M. E. Church about 25 years, and was universally beloved and esteemed by her numerous relatives and friends.

          Her remains were brought to this place for interment.

 

Pool, Catherine Pool

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          Died—Near this place, on the 31st ult, CATHERINE, daughter of Mr. Joseph Pool, aged 7 years and 8 months.

 

Preshaw, James Preshaw

Preshaw, Willy Preshaw

Preshaw, Ava Preshaw

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 29, 1852

          Written for Mr. John Preshaw and Lady on the death of their children:

                                                “LINES”

                             by  Ann Archbold

Your children have flown to the land of the blest;

They plum’d their glad winds, with scraphs they rest,

No sorrow, no anguish, no weeping they know,

Their fountains of pleasure so placidly flow.

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You’d wonder to see them in garments of white,

With the rapturous throng, in the mansions of light,

Their forms are so lovely, so beauteous each brow,

So radiant with glory, so heavenly now.

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They wander in rapture all over the plains

Where Jesus in splender triumphantly never defiled,

They have joined with that host who were never defiled.

With each young immortal, each glorified child.

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They stand near the rainbow that circles the throne,

They look on the walls made of jasper and stone.

They gaze on the Savior with solemn delight,

What visions of glory have broke on their sight.

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The beams of the Savior fall full in each face,

They shine by reflection with glory and grace.

They wander through groves in the regions of bliss,

What a sanctified scene, what a heaven is this.

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They strike a full chorus, with harpers above,

Their strains thrill with glory, their hearts burn with love.

They talk to the ransom’d from earth with delight

They look on the Father, O! transporting sight.

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Your James and your Willy and Ava are there

They’re with the Redeemer, his glory they share.

They’ll oft plume their pinions and fly to the earth.

They’ll come as your guardians and watch till death.

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Then weep not, then sigh not, though they are unseen,

They’re often around you inspiring a dream.

Impressing some heavenly thoughts on your mind,

Or watching your pathway as heaven designed.

.

And when to the Jordan of death you descend,

There ministering spirits will surely attend,

They’ll be in your room, they will be round your bed,

And Jesus a halo of glory will shed.

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Then cease your lamenting, your sighing, your tears,

And look to the Savior, he’ll banish your fears;

And soon with the glorified millions above,

You’ll meet the Redeemer, the children you love.

 

Preshaw, James Preshaw

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          In this place, on the 6th inst, of the same disease [dysentery], JAMES, son of Mr. John Preshaw, aged about 12 years.

          This is the third child whose death Mr. Preshaw and family have been called to mourn within the past two weeks.

 

Preshaw, Mary Aberella Preshaw

Preshaw, William Preshaw

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 1852

          On Tuesday night, the 24th inst; of dysentery, MARY ABERELLA, aged about 19 months, on Thursday night last [August 26, 1852], WILLIAM, aged about 8 years, children of Mr. John Preshaw, of this place.

 

Riemenschneider, Heinrich Riemenschneider
Heinrich Riemenschneider died January 14, 1852. He was born July 11, 1848, the son of Johannes and Anna Katharina Knieriem Riemenschneider.

 

Roush, Maria Roush

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 26, 1852

                   To the memory of Maria Roush

             Who died March 1st, 1813—Boon Co. Ky

Young Ladies all, attention give,

You that in wicked pleasure live;

One of your sex, the other day

Was snatched by death’s cold hand away.

This lesson she has left for you,

To teach the careless what to do,

To seek Jehovah while they live,

And everlasting honor’s give.

Awhile before the damsel died,

Her tongue was speechless bound and tied,

At length she opened wide her eyes,

And said her tongue was liberized,

She called her Father to her bed,

And thus in dying anguish said;

My days on earth are at an end,

My soul is summoned to attend—

Before Jehovah’s burning bar,

To hear my awful sentence there.

From meetings you have kept your child,

To pleasures wanton vain and wild—

To frolic you would let me go,

And dance my soul to pain and woe,

But now dear father do repent,

And read the Holy Testament.

Your head is blossomed for the grave,

You have a precious soul to save;

Your children teach to serve the Lord,

And worship him with one accord.

Her honor’d mother she address’d,

Whose tears are streaming down her breast;

She grasped her tender hand and said,

Remember me when I am dead.

Your aged years have rolled away,

And brought you to the present day,

Now take your dying child’s advice,

And turn from sin and avarice—

Before the golden bowl be broke,

Or life’s fair chord receive a stroke—

Before death’s banner round you wave—

Before you are summoned to the grave.

I see no pleasure here on earth,

To trace from death back to my birth,

That would entice my soul to stay,

In this vain world of misery.

By faith I view the distant shore,

Where pleasures reign forevermore,

Where songs on seraph’s pinions rise,

Beyond the curtain of the skies.

Prepare yourself, oh mother dear,

For you are now on the frontier,

Where everlasting time shall roll,

Around my poor departing soul.

Her weeping brother she addressed,

And thus her faltering tongue express’d,

Forsake your sins, and turn to God,

And fear the vengeance of his rod—

Or he will send you down to hell,

Forever in the lake to dwell,

Where fiery billows bursting roll,

Around the never-dying soul.

Life is the time to seek his face,

His gospel, mercy, and his grace,

His arms are now extended wide,

Come purchase peace the Prophet cried.

Now give yourself up to his trust,

Before your body turns to dust;

And while you breathe the vital air,

Pour out your precious soul in prayer.

Reform your life in word and deed,

And pray that Christ may intercede,

For you and my sister dear,

Who now is weeping by me here.

O, sister, come and take your leave—

Don’t break your heart, O do not grieve,

Chill’d are my limbs, the damps of death,

Run down my cheeks and steals my breath.

See oe`r my head how angels shine,

In sparkling garments long and fine;

To soothe my parting spirit here;

And wipe away the briny tear.

Now, my immortal soul shall rise,

To God’s eternal paradise.

Where crowds of angels round him stand,

And cherubs fly at his command.

My body here must slumbering lie,

`Till Gabriel’s trump shall rend the sky.

Then in the resurrection day,

When heaven and earth shall pass away,

I hope you’ll meet me far above,

Where all is harmony and love.

Once more dear kindred let me tell,

I bid you all a long farewell.

At this she closed her eyes in death,

And thus resigned her mortal breath.

Under death’s solemn cypress shade,

They placed this young departed maid,

While friends and kindred went around,

To see her corpse laid in the ground.

A warning to the human race,

For all must go into that resting place,

To the cold grave where silence reigns,

In death’s tremendous dark domains.

Young people all a warning take,

And from your wicked pleasure break.

 

Rutter, Mary Rutter

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 14, 1852

          Died—On Friday last, at the residence of her son-in-law, Arthur Gray, of Wayne township, Mrs. Mary Rutter, aged 71 years, relict of Michael Rutter.

 

Sargeant, John Sargeant

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 19, 1852

          Hon. John Sargeant, for fifteen years a member of Congress died at his residence in Philadelphia, April 23.

 

Searight, Wm. Searight

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 18, 1852

   Wm. Searight, the democratic candidate for Canal Commissioner of Pennsylvania, died at Brownsville, on the 12th inst.

 

Sergeant, Hon. John Sergeant

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 8, 1852

   Hon. Walter Forward, of Pittsburgh, formerly Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. John Sergeant, a distinguished lawyer of Philadelphia, both died recently.

 

Shaw, James Shaw

Published Spirit of Democracy Mar.17, 1852

Birmingham. Van Buren Co., Iowa     February 29, 1852

Departed this life on Friday, the 13th day of February, A D 1852 at the house of a Mr. Crum, in this county in the 63rd year of his age, James Shaw, late of Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio.

It is with feelings of deepest emotion, that the writer would attempt to speak of the character of this man of God.  He died as he lived - an exemplary Christian.

About the year 1815, Father Shaw became convinced of the exceeding sinfulness of sin; at which time he sought and found favor with Christ the Saviour of mankind.  He then attached himself to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he lived and active, zealous and exemplary follower of the meek and lowly Saviour, until the year 1833; about which time he transferred his membership to the Methodist Protestant Church.  It was in the last named connection, that he seemed to live to more purpose that at any time previous; the form of church government seemed to be more congenial to that zeal and liberality of feeling, that was always characteristic of old Father Shaw.

His chief care, especially for the last twelve or fifteen years of his life, was the proper moral culture of the rising generation.  It was his uniform practice to see the children of the village together in Sabbath School every week; when all others would fail to render assistance, he would, without the help of any, save the assistance of his God, convene his little flock of innocents, and lecture, sing and pray with them; impressing upon their minds the great necessity of a preparation for death.  Very often these duties were performed at the sacrifice of ease, health and comfort.  Upon one occasion, the writer of this notice asked him the question; “Why do you sacrifice so much, when the parents of these children seem so indifferent about the welfare of these children?”  He replied; “Ah! My dear brother, I feel and know that upon the proper training of these little ones depends the well being of society.  My duty, to me , is plain:” and with tears trickling down his cheeks,  he commenced an ejaculatory prayer, that God would awaken them (the parents) to a full sense of their responsibility.

Father Shaw removed from Woodsfield, Ohio, to Van Buren county, Iowa, in May, 1851, whence two of his daughters, with their families had gone the year previous.

He expressed himself to the writer, a few days previous to his death, as being well pleased with the country, and had arranged his secular affairs to spend the remainder of his days in this new and flourishing State.  After he had relocated in Iowa, he, for the sake of religious privileges, again attached himself to the M E Church; in which connection his religious enjoyments seemed to be as great as at any period in his life, and his usefulness began to be fully appreciated by his strange brethren of the frontier of Iowa.

On Saturday, the 7th of February, Father Shaw attended a quarterly meeting of his church, held at Bethel meeting house, about six miles west of Birmingham, (the place of his residence).  The Meeting was protracted until the following Friday.  During the whole meeting his religious enjoyments were very great.  On the morning of Friday, Feb. 13, he was apparently in as good health as usual, and after breakfast, in company with Father Clark, the preacher in charge, he visited a neighboring brother - by name Crum, and while there his whole theme of conversation was the goodness and mercy of God; and while in conversation with Brother Crum, upon his favorite topic, Brother Crum observed a pause in his conversation which seemed a little unusual, and looking round saw that he was settling off his seat, he immediately sprang to his assistance and caught him, after which he only breathed once or twice.  It can hardly be said that Father Shaw tasted death.  All that we can say is, “the he was not, for God took him.”

We truly sympathize with the bereaved friends of the deceased.  They, no doubt, will mourn, but their lamentations will not be as those who mourn without hope, for doubtless Father Shaw, at this present writing, is safely housed in the Paradise of God.  May this pleasing assurance be a stimulus to all who loved and knew this good old man, to persevere and labor to the end of our earthly pilgrimage, that our end may be like his - full of hope , and in the enjoyment of the highest evidence of our acceptance with God, through the merits of our blessed Redeemer.

                                               H M Boggess

 

Shaw, James Shaw

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 17, 1852

                                                          James Shaw

                                                          Birmingham, VanBuren Co., Iowa

                                                          February 29, 1852

          Departed this life on Friday, the 13th, day of February, A. D., 1852, at the house of a Mr. Crum, in the county, in the 63rd year of his age, James Shaw, late of Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio.

          It is with feelings of the deepest emotion that the writer would attempt to speak of this man of God. He died as he lived—an exemplary Christian.

          About the year 1815, Father Shaw became convinced of the exceeding sinfulness of sin; at which time he sought and found favor with Christ the Savior of mankind. He then attached himself to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he lived an active, zealous and exemplary follower of the meek and lowly Saviour, until he transferred his membership to the Methodist Protestant Church. It was in this last named connection that he seemed to live to more purpose than at anytime previous; the form of church government seemed to be more congenial to the zeal and liberality of feeling, that was always characteristic of old Father Shaw.

          His chief care, especially for the last twelve or fifteen years of his life, was the proper moral culture of the rising generation. It was his uniform practice to see the children of the village together in Sabbath School every week; and when all others would fail to render assistance, he would, without the help of any save the assistance of his God, convince his little flock of innocents, and lecture, sing and pray with them; impressing upon their minds the great necessity of a preparation for death. Very often these duties were performed at the sacrifice of ease, health and comfort. Upon one occasion, the writer of this notice asked him the question: “Why do you sacrifice so much, when the parents of these children seem so indifferent about the welfare of their children?” He replied: “Ah! My dear brother, I feel and know that upon the proper training of these little ones depends the well being of society. My duty, to me is plain;” and with tears trickling down his cheeks, he commenced an ejaculatory prayer, that God would awaken them (the parents) to a full sense of their responsibility.

          Father Shaw removed from Woodsfield, Ohio, to Van Buren County, Iowa, in May 1851, whence two of his daughters, with their families, had gone the year previous. He expressed himself to the writer, a few days previous to his death, as being well pleased with the county, and had arranged his secular affairs to spend the remainder of his days in this new and flourishing State. After he located in Iowa, he for the sake of religious privileges, again attached himself to the M. E. Church; in which connection his religious enjoyments seemed to be as great as at any period of his life, and his usefulness began to be fully appreciated by his strange brethren of the frontier of Iowa.

          On Saturday, the 7th of February, Father Shaw attended a quarterly meeting of his church, held at Bethel meeting house, about six miles west of Birmingham, ( the place of his residence). The meeting was protracted until the following Friday. During the whole meeting his religious enjoyments were very great. On the morning of the 13th, he was apparently in a good health as usual, and after breakfast, in company with Father Clark, the preacher in charge; he visited a neighboring Brother—his name Crum, and while there his whole theme of conversation was the goodness and mercy of God; and while in conversation with Brother Crum observed a pause in his conversation which seemed a little unusual, and looking round saw that he was settling off his seat; he immediately sprang to his assistance and caught him, after which he only breathed once or twice. It can hardly be said that Father Shaw tasted death. All that we can say is, “that he was not, for God took him.”

          We truly sympathize with the bereaved friends of the deceased. They, no doubt, will mourn, but their lamentations will not be as those who mourn without hope; for doubtless Father Shaw, at this present writing, is safely housed in the Paradise of God. May this pleasing assurance be a stimulus to all who loved and knew this good old man, to persevere and labor to the end of our earthy pilgrimage, that our end may be like his—full of hope, and in the enjoyment of the highest evidence of our acceptance with God, through the merits of our blessed Redeemer.                   H. M. BOGGESS

 

Sinclair, Lydia Jane Sinclair

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 1852

          On Wednesday last, [August 25, 1852], at the residence of Dr. W. T. Sinclair, of this place, of dysentery, LYDIA JANE SINCLAIR, aged about 35 years.

 

Sinclair, Robert W. Sinclair

Sinclair, Sarah Ellen, Sinclair

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1852

          Died—On Thursday, the 19th inst., of dysentery, ROBERT W., aged about 12 years, and on Sunday, the 22 d inst., of the same disease,

SARAH ELLEN, in the 4th year of her age, children of William Sinclair, of Adams township.

 

Sinclair, Sarah Sinclair

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 24, 1852

          At the residence of her son, Dr. W. T. Sinclair, on Monday last [November 22, 1852], MRS. SARAH SINCLAIR, at an advanced age.

 

Sinclair, Thomas Sinclair

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          In this place, on Monday night last [September 27, 1952], at the residence of his brother, Dr. W. T. Sinclair, of dysentery, THOMAS SINCLAIR, aged 42 years, a very worthy and much esteemed citizen.

 

Sinclair, Western Sinclair

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          In Adams township, on the same day [September 2, 1852], of dysentery, WESTERN, son of Mr. Wm. Sinclair, aged about 18 months.

          Thus three out of four of Mr. Sinclair’s children have been stricken down by this disease.

 

Skinner, Warren Skinner

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 28, 1852

   Singular Death by Lightning- During a severe thunder storm which passed over Earlville, Madison county, on Wednesday, of last week, Mr. Warren Skinner, a farmer of that town, while at work in his field with a young man named Ross, was struck by a thunderbolt and instantly killed, Ross was within four feet of Skinner and was prostrated to the ground by the shock. Skinner’s clothes were torn entirely into fragments, and thrown in different directions more than thirty feet from where they stood, and both his boots were entirely torn off and thrown at least ten feet. There was scarcely a shed of any part of his clothing left on him. Ross lay on the ground for an instant, not entirely insensible, and made one or two efforts to arise before he was able. As soon as he had sufficiently recovered himself he spoke to Skinner two or three times, but received no reply. He soon ascertained that he was dead, as blood was running from both his ears, and there wee two holes in the top of his head.

   Ross immediately ran for help, and Skinner was soon conveyed to his house, which was not far distant. The agony of his wife on seeing him brought in , is beyond description.

   A correspondent of the Utica Observer, says:

“It is a curious fact connected with this sad result, that there were two holes in Skinner’s head which appeared to have been made by the electric fluid, and also a hole in the bottom of each foot, and a hole in the ground directly under each foot.”

   The writer of this article personally saw the body within a short time after the shock, and visited the spot on which the deceased stood at the time of the fatal stroke. - Buffalo Republic

 

Smith, Bazil Smith
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Wed.,  Aug. 18, 1852
    Bazil SMITH of Wayne township, Monroe County, Ohio, died 10th inst. after a short illness; in his 57th year; burial in Barber Ridge cemetery in Wayne township; born August 16, 1795, in Pennsylvania; spouse Mary HOWELL; married April 24, 1820; parents of 13 children.   [See second obituary below]

 

Smith, Bazil Smith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 18, 1852

          On Tuesday, the 10th inst., after a short illness, BAZIL SMITH, of Wayne township, in the 57th year of his age.

          The deceased was attacked on Monday evening by bilious cholic, and after suffering excruciating pain for about 24 hours his spirit took its flight.

          Some three days previous to his decease, we talked with him in this place, and he seemed to be in the enjoyment of better health than usual. His death furnishes another mournful evidence of the uncertainty of life.

 

Sprigg, Wm. O. Sprigg

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 18, 1852

   Robert Swan shot Wm. O. Sprigg, at Cumberland, Md., on the 11th inst., with a double barrel shot gun, the contents of both barrels striking him in the head.

 

Starkey, Young child Starkey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          In this township, on the same day [September 22, 1852], a child of Henry Starkey, aged about 3 months.

 

Stine, Rachel Stine

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          In this township, on the evening of the same day [September 4, 1852], of the same disease [dysentery], RACHEL, wife of Mr. Henry Stine, aged about 40 years.

 

Taylor, Mrs. Gen. Taylor

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 25, 1852

   Death of Mrs. Gen. Taylor - New Orleans, August, 16.

Mrs. Taylor wife of late Gen. Taylor, died, at East Pascaquala on last Saturday night.

 

Thomas, Laura Thomas

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 28, 1852

          On the same day (Tuesday, July 27, 1852), Mrs. Laura, wife of Reuben Thomas of this place.

          The deceased has for a number of years been a member of the Church and died with a full confidence in the promise of the Gospel.

          She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends.

 

Turner, Emily Turner nee Okey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 29, 1852

          Near this place, on Sunday last, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Sophia Okey, of consumption, MRS. EMILY, wife of Mr. Charles Turner, of Martinsville, Belmont county, Ohio, aged 26 years, 8 months and 23 days.

          The subject of this notice had the advantage of pious training of the highest order from her infancy, and, as might be expected, embraced a knowledge of the divine favor in the remission of her sins at a very early period in her life. In the eighteenth year of her age, she gave her heart to God, and her name to the M. E. Church; and from that time up to the hour of her departure, lived a consistent and uniform Christian.

          A short personal acquaintance with her has satisfied my mind; that few of her age exhibit more perfect specimens of genuine Christianity. She was emphatically a Christian and a lady. Her pious and amiable spirit gained for her the most highly devoted attachment of all who became acquainted with her. She was most highly prized by those who knew her best. Here we have an exhibition of the blessings of a religious culture, a comment on the exhortation to bring children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

          What a consolation to her bereaved mother to know that she has been made a nurse for heaven—that her daughter has been selected as one of God’s jewels, to beautify the courts of heaven, and to await her arrival with a glorious welcome. The disease of which she died was consumption, and as it by its fatal influence quenched gradually the flame of life, her faith grew more comprehensive, and increased in vitality until she, who had once faltered at the thought of dying, stood from on the Jordan of death. For some days she looked forward with joyful expectation for the closing scene, “Waiting patiently until her change would come.” The moments of relief from pain and coughing were spent in conversation with her numerous friends, exhorting them to live in the service of the Lord, and meet her on the fair plains of glory. The calmness that sat upon her brow, spake of the peace that reigned in her heart. The smile that lit up her countenance as she died declared that the Son of Righteousness had illuminated the valley of death.

          Thus passed our sister away, leaving a kind and affectionate husband, and one little motherless child, a widowed mother, and a large circle of friends. She paid us but a passing visit to this world of sorrow. She seemed to die, but it was only waking up in that land where the inhabitants never say I am sick.

          Her funeral occasion, which was well attended, was improved by a discourse from I Thes. 4 chap and 14th verse: “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so will God bring with him those also that sleep in Jesus.”              J. J. McILYAR

 

Valentine, John Valentine

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 25, 1852

                             Tribute of Respect

                   Summerfield Division, No. 123

                   Sons of Temperance, Feb. 11, 1852

          WHEREAS, In the dispensation of an Over-ruling and All-wise Providence, our worthy and esteemed Brother, John Valentine, has been removed from among us, by the hand of death; and WHEREAS, a proper respect for the memory of departed worth, demands suitable action on the part of this Division, as an expression of the high regard we have ever entertained for our deceased friend and brother, Therefore

          RESOLVED, That in the death of Brother John Valentine, this Division has lost a worthy consistent, and useful member; the cause of Temperance, an avowed, energetic and unswerving advocate—and his relatives and friends, one well calculated, in every respect, to heighten the endearments of social life.

          RESOLVED, That this Division, and the members thereof individually, deeply sympathize with the relatives and friends of the deceased in this afflicting bereavement.

          RESOLVED, That the members of this Division will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.

          RESOLVED, That the R. S. be directed to forward a copy of these proceedings to the parents and other friends of the deceased; and that the Spirit of Democracy, printed in Woodsfield and Temperance Organ, Cincinnati; be furnished with a copy, and requested to publish them.

          Wm. H. PHILPOT, W.P          JAMES Q. ROWND, R. S.

 

Van Rensselaer, Solomon Van Rensselaer

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 19, 1852

          General Solomon Van Rensselaer, distinguished for his services in the last war with Great Britain, died at Albany, New York, April 23.

 

Vanander, John Vanander

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 14, 1852

          DROWNED—Mr. John Vanander, formerly a citizen of this township, was drowned in the back water of the Ohio river, in Jackson township, last week.

 

Vance, Mr. Vance

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 1852

          Ex-Governor Vance died yesterday afternoon, [August 31, 1852],

At 5 o’clock, at his residence near this place.

 

Walton, James Walton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 24, 1852

          At his residence in Salem township, on Saturday last [November 20, 1852], at an advanced age, JAMES WALTON, Sen., an old and much esteemed citizen of this county.

 

Walton, William C. Walton  3rd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          In this place, on the same day [September 6, 1852], of the same disease [dysentery], WILLIAM C. WALTON, aged 48 years.

 

Walton, William C. Walton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

                             Tribute of Respect

                                                          Woodsfield, Sept. 7, 1852

          At a meeting of the members of the Woodsfield Bar, held at the office of N. Hollister, Esq; to pay the last sad tribute of respect to the memory of our departed brother—Wm. C. Walton, Esq.

          On motion, E. Archbold, Esq. was called to the Chair, and Jas. R. Morris appointed Secretary.

          On motion, a committee was appointed, consisting of W. F. Hunter, D. H. Wire, and A. Ross, Esqs. to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of this meeting.

Mr. Hunter, from the committee reported the following resolutions:

WHEREAS it has pleased ALMIGHTY GOD, in the dispensation of his providence, to remove from among us, a most worthy and esteemed member of this Bar, WILLIAM C. WALTON, Esq. who died on Monday, the 6th day of September, 1852; Therefore

RESOLVED, That we, the members of this Bar, feel with deep sensibility, the loss which the profession and society have sustained in the death of our departed brother.

RESOLVED, That we cherish the highest regard and respect for our departed brother as a professional man, and admiration for the estimable qualities that characterized him as a man, a neighbor, a citizen, and a Christian; and that to testify these sentiments we will wear crape on the left arm, as a badge of mourning, for thirty days.

RESOLVED, That we deeply sympathize with the afflicted family of the deceased, in the severe bereavement which they have sustained.

RESOLVED, That the President of this meeting present to the Court of Common Pleas and District Court, at the proceedings of this meeting, with a request that the same be entered upon the Journals of said courts.

RESOLVED, That the members of the Bar will attend the funeral of our departed brother, in a body, at 5 o’clock this afternoon.

RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the “Spirit of Democracy.”

                                                EDWARD ARCHBOLD, Pres’t

                                                JAS. R. MORRIS, Sec’y

 

Walton, William. C. Walton  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          It becomes our painful duty to announce the decease of our old and worthy fellow citizen, WILLIAM C. WALTON. He has been stricken in the pride of his manhood and in the midst of his usefulness.

          Oh, what a sad bereavement to his afflict wife and family. But they sorrow not as one without hope. Death has only relieved him from the cares and anxieties of this life. He has gone from earth to a brighter and a better world.

          For some thirty years past the deceased had been a resident of this county, and enjoyed, in a high degree, the respect, confidence and esteem of his numerous friends and acquaintances.

          He represented this county in the State Legislature six years—two years in the House of Representatives and four in the Senate; in which position he won for himself an enviable reputation throughout the State; so much so that he was honored. By his political friends of the Legislature, after the close of his Senatorial labors, with a nomination for the President Judgement of this Judicial circuit, which he declined. And recently, as will be seen by today’s paper, he had received a nomination, at the hands of his friends, for a seat in the Congress of the United States. But death has put an end to all his earthly hopes and all his political aspirations.

          Mr. W. was a worthy and acceptable member of the M. E. Church.

          His remains will be conveyed to their final resting place, on this (Tuesday) afternoon, by his Masonic brethern.

 

Webster, Daniel Webster

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 27, 1852

          Hon. Daniel Webster, died on Sunday morning, the 24th inst, at 20 minutes before 3 o’clock. The earthly career of a great man is ended.

          “How are the mighty fallen” in the persons of Clay and Webster; but

“ the good which men do, live after them,” and may “ thus sleep the mighty dead.”

 

Welby, Amelia B. Welby

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 26, 1852

          This talented and accomplished poetress died last Monday [May 24, 1852] at the residence of her husband in Louisville. The productions of this gifted lady have entered the hearts of all Americans, and her name will be remembered, and her songs “Household Words,” until end of all things.

          Prentice of the Louisville Journal, thus speaks of her:

          It is now about fifteen years since the public first became acquainted with her name and her productions through the columns of this paper. Poem followed in bright succession, each one teeming with fresh wild thoughts expressed in verse of the most delicious harmony—

          These poems came from the heart of the gifted girl, and were all very beautiful—so beautiful and so perfect indeed, that they have scarcely been equaled by the productions of any other American poetress.        ATLAS      

 

White, Mary Jane White

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 8, 1852

          In Antioch, on the same day [September 2, 1852], MARY JANE, wife of Mr. Wm. White, aged about 25 years.

 

White, Sarah White

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 18, 1852

          On Friday morning, the 13th inst; of dysentery, at the residence of Mr. Joseph Phillips, in Antioch, Sarah White, relict of James White, aged 56 years.

 

Wood, Elizabeth Wood

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 9, 1852

          At the same place, [Whitely township, Green County, Pa.], on the 11th of the same month [April], Elizabeth, relict of Isaac Wood, deceased, in the 85th year of her age.

 

Wood, Isaac Wood

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 9, 1852

          Died—At his residence in Whitely township, Green County, Pa., on the 3rd of April last, Isaac Wood, in the 78th year of his age.

 

Young, John Young

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 19, 1852

          Hon. John Young, Governor of New York, died in New York City, April 23.

 

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