The Edgefield Advertiser. Nov. 14, 1855
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OBITUARY.
DIED, in Hamburg, on the 241 inst., of Croup IE
MELVINA, daughter of J. A. & S. M. GURLEY, a
two years, five months and sixteen days,
" The night dew that falls, tho' in silence it weeps,
Shall brighten with verdure the grave where she sleet
And the tears that ae shed, tho' in secret it rolls
Shall long keep her memory green in our souls."
Ma. EDrroa.-It again becomes our melanchc
duty to record the death of another lovely little ba
" CARRIE" infant daughter of FRANKLIN VINCEI
and ELIZABETH JANE COOPER, in the second year
her age. She died at the residence of her Grai
Father on the 18th October list.
'The love of a devoted Mother, the affection of
Father, nor the kindness of friends, could not stay 1
flight. A kind Saviour bid her come, and she mt
go. May this sad event to them,' (but joyful to he
teach them that their stay on earth is short, and m
they be more engaged in doing their Heavenly Fathei
will, that when life's fleeting hour fi-over, they mi
meet their dear little CARRIE where parting is
more, -
" For we know thou hast forever
Little " CARRIE, gone to rest,
To return, we'd have thee never,
From the kingdom of the blest."
R. C. G.
DIED, at his residence, in this District, Saturdi
20th October last, JESSE HART, Sr., in the seveni
eighth year of his age,
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower;
Each season has its own disease,
Its peril every hour.
It is a painful duty to chroricle the death of a vale
ble and highly esteemed citizen and neighbour; b
how immeasurably more painful is it, thus to recall
the heart-stricken children, sons and daughters of I
departed, to the surviving sister or brother, the mela
choly fact, that a void has been made, by the inexor
ble hand of death, in their midst, which no power
earth can fill. A neighbour lost may be replaced ; t
place of a departed friend may be snpplied; but
father; Oh, how melancholy the thought, how apps
ling to our hearts when once taken from us, his pla
can never be supplied. JEssE HART Sr., has be
gathered to his fathers, and the places that ha
known him, will henceforth know him no mc
forever.
He was our neighbour, and as scih he possess
many virtues ; his heart was animated with the liv
liest emotions of sympathy towards the poor of I
community, frequently manifested in acts of practic
benevolence and charity. He was, in the wide
sense of the term, an honest man, "-the noblest wo
of God."
He did not connect himself with any church, b
was not without the consolations of religion, havii
entertained for thirty years an abiding hope of salv
tion through our blessed Saviour; and but a shc
time previous to his death gave the reasons for t
hope that was within him.
By his death the neighbourhood has sustained
great loss, and to his children and relitives we tend
our sincerest sympathies and chrlilan condulenc
and bereaved as they are by thisafiive dispensatii
of an, all wise Providence, in all chi stian charity, t
commend them to the tender compasiori of our Sai
our, n hose grace is more than sufficient to heal I
their wounds and to alleviate all their sorrows.
C. T.
Mr Christian Index please copy.
DIED, at his residence near. Cusseta Chambe
County Aladama, on the 6th of September, 18
DERYL HART, who was born in Edgefield Distri
S. C. on the 9th of March, 1789. He was married
Miss Jane Pitts in 1815 with whom he lived in gre
harniony, and raised one daughter and eight sot
He was baptized at Little Stephen's Church, by Eld
Samuel Worthington in August 1832, his wife havi
made a profession of religion some years previous.
1825 son after moving to this State, he joined in I
constitution of Bethesada Baptist Church, of whi
he remained a member in full fellowship up to t
time of his death.
Though a very exemplary member, yet for sot
years he was quite timid, and - backward about e
gaging in family and public prayer, but as he gre
stronger in faith he manifested more zeal and inter
in his leavenly Father's Cause, and took up his en
with a god degree of cheerfulness, engaging in fan
ly worship, and joinmg~ his brethren in prayer meetin
and other religious duties. F or several years,previo
to his death lie was ready to talk on religious expe
ence, and other kindred subjects whenever an op p
tunity occurred, clearly manifesting that his It
grew brighter and brighter, as sge and infirmity
creased. His last illness was oL-several weeks doi
lion, a large portion of which timde he suffered extren
ly, yet he bore it with christian fortitude. Wh
conversed with about his prospects beyond the gra
htt said he was a sinner saved by grace', and his lit
in Christ was firm to the last.
Several days before he died, he called his fain
together; all of his children heing present but oi
and gave the instructions about the disposition ofI
properiy'&c. Hie also espeetallyctharged and cethnr
them all to meet him in Heaven, particularly did
press this important matter uipomahis t wo younger sol
the only two of his childi' that hatd not m g.a
fession of religion, he exorted his'servants ikew
to mect in a bctier world, and expressed a similar I
sire for all persons, saying if there was any body tI
hail anything against him, lie would like to see hi
that there might he a reconciliation between them
is presumable however that there were hut few if a
that had ought againist him, for lie was kind to
poor and needy and just with all men.
So lived and died our brother, therefore his. wi
children, relat ives and brethrett, sorrow not na th<
wi o have no hope, bitt they look forward to the ti
of a glorious unaion in heaven Whxen sorrow anti sel
ration shall be no more. J. WV. WV
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Nov. 21, 1855
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HYNENIAL.
MARRIED, at Mr. Daniel Miner's, on the 15th inst.,
I 11 o'clock, A. M., by Rev. D. D. Brunson, Mr. J.
V. CHEATHAM and Miss MARY E. SHIBLY, all
if this District.
MARRIED, on the 18th October, by the Rev. Mr.
'ox, Mr. WM; G. TILLMAN, to MISS E. I. KEAR
IEY, at the residence of Wx. C. WonREL, EsQ., all
f Columbus, Mississippi.
'Now, with a companion I am perfectly blessed.
nd nothing from henceforth, my peace shill molest,
knd with my dear Willie, I will cheerfully go,
Lad leave this gay town, to its folly and show.
Thy cheerful compliance, my charmer, my wife,
ias given your Willie, new spirits and life;
never knew happiness until I knew thee!
Was wedlock a bondage, I would not be free."
F.
MARRID, on Sunday the 18th inst., by the Rev.
.. Bledse'e, Mr. MICHAEL SHAVER and Miss
IARAH JONES, all of this District.
O BIT U AR Y,
DIED, at Mr. AUSTIN BARRONTON'S. on the 2d inst,
VILLIAM THOMAS. infant son of Mr. JAMEs and
ARY JENNINGs, aged 5 weeks and I day. Thy
lay was short.
"Tender babe, thy stay on earth
Was short, yet long enough
Thy H-avenly Father, saw 'twas best
To take thee to his heavenly rest." J. aX. C.
DIED. of Congestive Fever, Oct. 23d, 1855, Mrs.
TIRGINIA J. HARMON, and daughter of ALExAN
IEa and ELIZA WALKER, in the 24th year of her age.
She was born and raised in Hamburg, S. C. In the
ear 1850, she was married to Mr. JouN HARMON. and
moved with him to Abbeville Dtstr'ct, S. C., and lived
appily with him to the day of her death. She was
aught to yield obedience to her parents, and to the
njunctinns of God's word especially. She connected
erself with the MW. E. Church, the latter part of the
'ear 1854, and was baptized by Rev. F. Rusts,in 1855,
eking a bold and firm stand with the people of God ;
d when attacked by the enemy death, she found the
race of God sufficient to sustain her in the last con
lict.
On the second day of her illnes her symptons be
oming alarming, her husband asked her if she was
frid to die, when she answered, " No" that she had
good hope, and further exultingly remarked, that
Christ had power on earth to forgive sins." On the
ay previous to her death, her Mother asked her if she
ought that she wonld go to Heaven if she died, when
he answered, " I know it"-and asked her Mother
o kiss her, and let her bid her farewell. Her husband
te also kissed, and bid him farewell. She then called
r her two little children, and bid them adieu, com
iting them to her husband and friends, expressing
ir confidence in them,. with regard to raistng the
ildren right.
Oh, how relentless the hand of death! Thus unex.
ectedly, in the bloom of life, has the precious daugh.
or and loving wife been summoned away from earth
a the enjoyments of a higher and happier life in Hea.
,en. But her bereaved friends sorrow not, as those
rho have no hope. A FRIEND.
DIED, after a few days illness, at his residence, near
;repayill1t.village, on Friday, the 9th inst., JOHN R.
IAMMOND, in the 56th year of his age,-leagg a
orrowing wife and twelve children surviving.' Mr.
IAMOND wasa native of Edgefield District, and son
f the late Charles Hammond, his family being among
he most respectable of that district. The subject of
his notice settled and lived in Greenville after his
arriage to the day of his deatb. le possessed many
igh and sterling qualities; honest. truthful, brave
nd generous in spirit, and a firm friend. He had his
mt-ts-they are buried with him. His family and
riends will not forget his virtues. His funeral was
reached at his late residence on the day following his
leati, by REv. WitTEFooftD SSiTH, in his eloqusent
d instructive manner, and his retmains deposited in
e fatmily hurrinc ground in the immediate neigh.
,orhood.-Greeille Mountaineer.
DtZD, in Augtsta, Ga., on the 9th inst., of Ponu
annia, Mrs. SA RAN A NN SH EAR, wife of William
iher, and daughter of the Rev. Gilbert and Ruth
nowden, of New Jersey.

Jan 9, 1856
Judge McPherson Berrien



On the l19th o.f the samte mtonth, and at the csame -
Incte, liev. .Js. S. SnIADmACnI titnished hiis earthly.
ilgrimnige and entered insto his rest.
Thea dlecensed was in the priame and vigor of life, ]
et ween .15, sand 50t ye~ars of sage, a mewher of the I ,
IBaptist Church of Chiris't, and minister of the gospel. If,
lIe wais resptected and beloved by a large circle of
~.eltivesi, friends und acequaintanees, as a good citi
aen,. a piouts mtember of the Chiurcht. a zealous Min
ster. andt ain alheetionatle father aind husbatnd ; and
bought in his last illness hais mtind was wandering,
et hie pious atnd cansistenit life gaive sufficient evi- i
lnce ot his acceptance with Godl.
Al..o. on the~ 14th inst. Dlee. 31atL~xNA SHADnACIE, .~
o..sosrt of the late R1ev..J. S. Shiadrach, between 92
rty iad tf.rty-tive yeairs of age, died in the' ti- 5
ma;.has .f ant abiding failh ins Christ. Meek, mild s:
md unobasrsnsire, shie cenerd hlerself to lher huss-i
Thuts ill the sho.rt spac .of six weeks, have Father,
Io:hler andh Son been enilled from m~ortal existence a
iito te presence of God the judge of aill. e
Biro ther and sister Shiadraneh haive left live orphan C
hib irn ta o'.turn thIeir irrepairable loss, but they
,rrw n..t nis t hise wit hout hope, for Father, Mother~
m.l I r. .thlr havie gone fromn the sorrows and cares
.* eth to;. the rest that remasinls fur the people of
])v:.Ar.nEO this life, at his residence or. Saturday ,
he 2Zd uit.. .\r. SILTxot?'ro HoLMxV.s, in the 22d tl
en of hI- nte.
I 1Ii,- le hft at bereaved wife and one little son to
nourn itheir lo., but Godu. has said that lie wonld ..
,e. a hifthier to the fithuerles',. and a hasband toathe
1id..w."* lIut a few dlays aai lie wats in the bloom
.f hfe. N."w he has gonie "to the bourne from
Steste nio :rnveller return~s." May his relatives
m.jI traed' t.tke warning bay this dispensation of
;oni' pr .videte,. and b: ptreplared, for " in sucht
0 bouir at- ye think not the &lt of man e,>meth."
Dirm at the resiadencep her father, Joel Carr;
|sqr., on the28th, ult.yMt'. SUSAN BaUNguvh, rido;
f Doet. Sam Brunson, in te 20th yeartf hei'ge
The deceased was ..known aid love4 by a largi
ircle of friends in this District, to whom *she hal
rongly attached herself by lter many- modest ani
miable virtues. In the several relations which sh4
ustained during her short life, as daughter, pupil
ad wife, she'was an. example of what Is lovely h
oauth, and devoted and affectionate in woman.
She had been married less than two years whei
ier husband, then in the first flush of early manhood
as by death, taken from her. From a shock s4
evere as that which one of her affeesionate dispo
ition would naturally sustain. in -so great a bereave
ent, it was to be expeeted that she would greatl;
uffer. But few of her most intimate friends wer
repared for that depth of tenderness . which. in it
truggles was destined to wear out the body an
iterly exhaust its vitality. Many, yoang and -vigo
ous ns sie, fall victims to disease, or are cut off b:
ad and sudden calamity. But few likeher diewit]
heir young henirts crushed by a weight of afflictioi
dhich nothing earthly can relieve.
Though surrounded by many dear friends, an
ling all of a mother's fondness for her infant child
et her heart had been too long buried in the grivi
f her husband to desire life. and nsa noble Chris
an woman she died, feeling with the Apostle, the
ough there were, upon earth, objects worth livinj
jr," yet to depart and be with Christ was far better.'
Her remains were deposited in the burying groun
f the Antioch Church. where she now sleeps b:
he side of her loved husband'
" They were lovely and pleasant in their lives,
And in death are not divided." R.
Dran, at his residence in this District, on th
4th day of September last, Mr. OUvaa SiMrsoN
rmerly of the County of Roekingham, Nortl
|arolina, but for many years pasta citizens ofEdge
eld District.
Mr.Simrsox was at'one period of his life extenoveli
'gaged in the slave trade,.and run many years'wa
egarded as a wealthy man, but in consequence a
nfortunate speculations, added to heavy losses in
rred by the use of his name in behalf of friendi
e was reduced in property so as to leave behin
im but a small amount of this world's goods to b
crambled over by those who survive him.
A FitND
January 3,1856.
DEPARPED this life, at the residence of Capt
Peter MeKellar. Abbeville Dist., S. C., on th
6th of Nov. last. iii the 37th year of her age, Mn
sscCA SAL, relict of the late William Sale Eqr
f said District.
By the faithful and affectionate discha'rge of tli
ties of wife, mother and frieid, the deceased woi
he conidence and esteem of those who Enew her
hile she leaves three childres and many friend
> mourn their loss, yet through her calm resigns
on to the will of God in death, they have hope o
ter acceptance with God, and her entrance into hi
est. W. P. U.

H Y DI E N I A L.
~Alusu, on the 18tht December, by the Rev.
l. L. Whatleyv, Miss M1ARY E.. 'laughter of S. W.
Gardnter, atnd Mir. DANIEL. BYRd, all of this District.

31.uuun, on the 13th,, ult., by the Rev. Jas.
Peterson, Mr. John Webb and Miss SUSAN Ann, the
second] dlaughter of ,Johnston Lowry, all of this District.

Married 13th of Dec., by L. A. Lott,
Esqr., Mr. Robert Satcher of Edigefield Distriet, 
to Nancy, oldest daughter of John V. Sawyer

By the same, on the 27th, ult., Mr John Jackson to Laura, 
oldest daughter of late William M. and Matilda Johnson, both of Edgefield.

DIED on 31st of December at residence of Mrs. Nancy Jones, Mr. William Lawrence of 
Cherokee Co. NC, aged 52 years. 



Died on 3rd December daughter of Lawrence J. and Elvia Miller, 
aged one year, four months and

On the l9th o.f the samte mtonth, Rev. James S. Shadrick
50 years of age, a member of Baptist Church of Christ, and minister of the gospel. 


Al..o. on the~ 14th inst. December. Malenda Shadrach, consort of the late Rev. J. S. Shadrick,
between 40 and 45 years old. Brother and sister Shadrach left 5 orphan children.

Departed this life Mr. Singleton Holmes, age 22.
He left a bereaved wife and one little son.


Died at the resiadencep her father, Joel Carr;
|sqr., on the28th, ult.yMt'. SUSAN Brunson, widow of Sam Brunson, 
 in te 20th yeartf hei'ge