The Jacksonville Republican, Obituaries, 1838
Jacksonville, Calhoun County Alabama
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1838 Obituaries from the Jacksonville Republican, in Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama.
BARRY, William, Obituary
Died at the residence of Salathiel Clements, in this county, on the 28th of June 1838 WILLIAM BARRY, aged about 84 years. He was an old Revolutionary War Soldier and pensioner, of the Virginia line, and served under the personal command of Washington. He was in all the principal battles fought to the north, as Brandywine, Monmouth, Germantown, etc. He always supported a fair and honest character. He is the last perhaps of the family, except one daughter, in whose arms he died. [Jacksonville Republican, (Jacksonville Ala), July 12, 1838]
BROWNFIELD, James, Obituary
Died, at the residence of Samuel A. Williams, Esq. in Benton county - on the night of the 14th inst., Mr. James Brownfield, aged about 29 years. The deceased was a member of Capt. Boltons Company - which formed a part of the Regiment of Cavalry from Jackson county - recently in the service of the United States, in Florida, and was journeying homewards, with his brethren in service, when sickness (The Fever) obliged him to stop, in the hope that rest and medical treatment would enable him in a short time to resume his journey - and thus return to the bosom of his family and friends. But alas how delusive the shadows, and uncertain the prospects which lie before us. Medical aid was procured - and every attention, we are assured was give, to effect his recovery; but after lingering for six or seven days - he died. It may be matter of some consolation to the family and friends of the deceased, to assure them, that every attention was given, to ameliorate his condition and restore him to the circle which he left, when he engaged in the honorable service of his country - his remains were decently interred at the burying ground, at White Plains, on Sunday evening the 15th inst in the presence of a large number of citizens, who evinced a deep sensibility of the event - and manifested a high regard for the character of the deceased. [Jacksonville Republican, (Jacksonville Ala), Apr 19, 1838]
HUDSON, Col. Wm., Obituary
Died of bilious fever, at his residence in Lowndes county, Ala. on Friday the 7th inst., in the 47th year of his age, Col. WM. HUDSON. It will be gratifying to his friends to know that his spirit took its flight under a full assurance of a happy immortality. He was deprived of the soothing consolations of the partner of his bosom, who was absent for her health, at her father's , Esq., John P. Montgomery of Benton county; & after his disease had assumed a threatening aspect, it was impossible to procure her presence before his soul was united to that bosom friend form whom naught earthly or heavenly can separate it. She mourns the irreparable loss of an affectionate and tender husband, but not as one without hope. His relatives deeply deplore the vacuum thus suddenly made in their domestic circle, of which he was the brightest ornament, and most confidential member. His numerous friends feel as though they had lost a brother indeed. Coln. Hudson was a native of White County, N. C. but removed while young to Chester Dist. S C. thence to Edgfield, where he faithfully served his country in her greatest need during the last war. He removed to Alabama in 1818, and has since occupied several important offices in the Militia of this state, all of which he discharged with honor to himself, and advantage to his adopted State. But his virtues shone most in private life. Strictly honest, modest, and unassuming, he some how captivated all who came within his circle. He was in fact the good man, and it is believed he had not an enemy on earth.
His flesh shall slumber under ground, 'Till the last trumpet's joyful sound, Then burst the bonds in sweet surprise, And in God's glorious image rise.(Communicated) - [Jacksonville Republican, (Jacksonville Ala), Sept 27, 1838]
McCARTNEY, John, Obituary
Died, in this place on the night of the 23rd inst. JOHN MCCARTNEY, aged about 81. The deceased was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church, and had been a resident of his place near three years. He was interred on yesterday evening with Masonic honors. As the procession returned from the burying ground at the close of twilight, accompanied by solemn music, it struck us as peculiarly emblematic of the night of death following the twilight of age. A more extended obituary, and one more calculated to do justice to the memory of a much respected citizen will be given in our next. [Jacksonville Republican, (Jacksonville Ala), Oct 25, 1838]
MITCHELL, Rev. James M., Obituary
Departed this life on the 13th Instant, Rev. James M. Mitchell, of this vicinity, in the 30th year of his age. He was a native son of East Tennessee, and settled in this place during the summer of 1836. He has consequently resided in this community, during the period of about two years only. But not withstanding the shortness of his sojourn here, all will unite in bearing testimony to his amiable character, and worthy deportment. As a citizen, he was distinguished for his attachment to the good order of society, and the promotion of correct principles. As a friend, he was ardent and unshaken. As a Husband and Father, he was kind, tender and affectionate; and as a Christian, he was zealous, and highly exemplary. During his last illness, he exhibited many satisfactory evidences that he was prepared to receive that Crown of glory, which is held in reservation for all the truly faithful, at the right hand of God. Under these mournfully pleasing circumstances he left us, and is gone from this world forever. All must regret his loss; for the chasm occasioned in society by his exit, may not soon be filled. He cannot return to us, but we may go to him. "Blessed are the death which die in the lord form henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." - [Communicated] - [Jacksonville Republican, (Jacksonville Ala), Sept 20, 1838]
PALMER, Hezekiah, Obituary
We understand that an old gentleman by the name of Hezekiah Palmer, who has resided for some time about 10 or 12 miles from this place was found dead on the road this morning about one mile from town, and his horse hitched a short distance from him. A coroner's inquest was held on the body - verdict - died from the effects of intemperance. [Jacksonville Republican, (Jacksonville Ala), Oct. 25, 1838]