Cherokee-Calhoun County AlArchives Obituaries.....Maddux, M.W. June 19, 1899
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Piedmont Inquirer, Oct 2, 1899
M.W. Maddux.
The following obituary notice of Mr. M. W. Maddux appeared in a recent issue of 
the Alabama Christian Advocate:
	Hon. M.W. Maddux was born March 6, 1829; died in Cherokee county, Ala., 
June 19, 1899.  He was twice married.  The first time to Miss E. Weems, the 
last time to Miss Fannie Cocke.  He leaves six children, all grown, one the 
wife of Rev. J.W. Norton.  He embraced religion and joined the Methodist church 
in early manhood, and was consistent and useful until his death.  He served 
many years as steward, and in him his pastor found a fast friend.  He was not 
quick in coming to a conclusion, but when his opinion was formed, he was 
decided.  In politics and religion he had convictions, and stood by them, but 
he was not an extremist, and would always listen to reason, and when convinced 
would change his position accordingly.  Eminently conservative he was sometimes 
thought to obstruct, but no man was more ready to go forward when satisfied of 
the right way.  While having convictions and standing firmly by them he 
accorded to others the same right and could clasp the hand as a brother while 
stoutly opposing policy.  In August 1898, he was elected to the legislature 
from Calhoun county, and served faithfully in his place.  His last illness was 
short, but death found him ready, and the good man went to his rest.
  						T.G. Slaughter


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