OBITUARY OF JOHN W. WATKINS, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL

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Death Notices from the Tallahassee Floridian and Journal
 
Issue:  November 17, 1860
 
JOHN W. WATKINS
Miccosukie Lodge No. 44 of F. & A. M., November 3d 1860
 
Again, our temple has been invaded by the ruthless hand of Death.  Our Brother John W. Watkins, 
has been removed from our earthly temple to one, we trust, not made with hands, eternal in the 
heavens.

Resolved, That in the death of our Brother, our Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity have lost one 
of their brightest ornaments, and society a valuable member.  A kind husband, fond father, and 
indulgent master - a christian.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the bereaved family and consort of our worthy Brother 
and cordially extend to her and them a brother's love and heartfelt sympathy.

Resolved, That in expression of our high respect a blank page be left upon the Minutes of 
our Lodge to his memory, and that our Lodge be clad and the members wear the usual badge of 
mourning for thirty days.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased brother, and 
that they be published in Tallahassee and Monticello.

J. A. SMITH, Secretary
Monticello Friend please publish.