Obituary of Thomas Cassander English, Monroe, Alabama

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The Monroe Journal
June 16, 1884
IN MEMORIUM
   Thomas Cassander English, died on Monday the 2d of June 1884, at his 
residence, Cedar Hill, Monroe county Alabama, aged 65 years. He was born in 
Clarke county Alabama, October 28th, 1819, and his parents came to Alabama from 
South Carolina in 1818.
   Over forty years ago whilst attending a course of medical lectures at the 
Philadelphia University, he met loved and wedded the daughter of the celebrated 
Dr. McClellan, and the sister of Gen. J. B. McClellan, by whom he had a large 
family of children, four of whom survive him, with their grief stricken mother.
   Capt. English was a devoted husband and father, and his refined and elegant 
widow, and his three accomplished daughters and son, are left to mourn over the 
sad loss they have sustained in his death, for his noble and generous heart was
ever wrapped in love and affection for them.
   As a friend he was true and loyal, for the lofty traits of benevolence, 
courage and magnanimity were most prominent in his nature and character, and he
seemed to be truly happy when he was contributing either to the wants, or 
administering to the pleasure of his fellow man. His hospitality was proverbial,
and no one ever entered his handsome residence at Cedar Hill, without feeling 
perfectly at home; so cordial were his manners, and so hearty was his welcome.
   As a private citizen, he discharged all the public duties and 
responsibilities devolving upon him with a public spirit that gave evidence of 
his devotion and love for his country and fellow man, and there was no sacrifice
 that he was not willing to make for the triumph of the right.
   Thus as husband, father, friend and citizen, he well and truly discharged all
his duties, and has gone to his long rest without leaving an enemy behind, and
amidst the tears and wailings of loved ones and the sighs and regrets of hosts 
of friends, who knew him but to love him, and named him but to praise.