Lamar County AlArchives Obituaries.....YOUNG, James Paul & Laurs Alice, his daughter March 1908 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003775 June 18, 2006, 7:50 pm Lamar Democrat, Mar. 11, 1908, Page 3 We regret to note the death of Capt. J. P. Young, which sad even occured at his home in the Bedord neighborhood Sunday night. Only two days before his daughter, Miss Alice, died and suffering from a severe attack of la grippe too, he broke down with the result above mentioned. Mr. Young has has many friends in town and the county generally whom the democrat joines in extending condolence to the bereaved relatives and friends. [Lamar Democrat, Mar 11, 1908 Page 3] LAMAR DEMOCRAT, JUNE 17, 1908, PAGE 2 IN MEMORY OF BRO. JAMES P. YOUNG Brother Yong was born Nov. 13th 1829 and departed this life March 8, 1908. He was married to Miss MARTHA T. BOX April 30th, 1854, who has preceded him to the gloryland 10 years. To this union were born 7 sons and 3 daughters, five of whom have already passed over the River. He was a loving and tender husband and father, a kind friend and hospitable neighbor, his home being always a resting place for the weary and especially was his pastor always welcomed. Bro. Young was a devoted member of the Methodist Church from early childhood, and was for many years one of the pillars of New Hope Church. When his country was called to arms in defense of all that was true and good, he was among the first to tender his services, and being commissioned a lieutenant in Co. F., 26th Ala. Volunteers, rendered acceptable service and made a valiant soldier. He was made a Mason in Old Moscow Lodge on the 14th day of May 18589, and lived a consistent member till it surrendered its charter in 1873. He became a member of Sulligent Lodge on the 17 day of May 1902. On the day following his death as an evidence of the love and respect in which he was held, his body was laid to rest in New Hope Cemetery by his Masonic brethern in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives who had gathered to witness the last sad rites. He believed in that which was right and fair - in fidelity, in adhering to right and justice, in rendering to every man his just dues, with charity to all and special privileges to none, he was the embodiment of all those virtues essential to a Christian gentleman. Therefore, be it resolved that whereas the Grand Master of Heaven and earth, in His allowing providence has seen fit to remove from our midst our beloved brother, and whereas we His creatures with reverence humbly bow to our Sovereign's Will and while we feel that our loss is his eternal gain, yet we have no language to express our grief at the loss of our dear brother, felling that, as the years pass, we shall miss him more and more. Be it further resolved that Sulligent Lodge tender to the bereaved and stricken family and especially to those loving daughters who ministered so faithfully to his wants during his last illness, the sympathy of our hearts. May God less them and may the angels of mercy camp around and about them - supply them with grace sufficient for each day. Resolved further that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Lodge and a copy sent to The Lamar Democrat for publication. J. S. GUYTON R. D. REDDEN, Committee File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/obits/y/young593gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 3.9 Kb