Fayette-Wilkes-Greene County GaArchives Obituaries.....WEATHERS, Isham T. March 10, 1897 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Valerie (Johnson) Freeman http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00009.html#0002248 and Candace (Teal) Gravelle http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00023.html#0005680 March 13, 2006, 5:37 pm "The Randolph Toiler" Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama NEWSPAPER issue of Friday, March 26, 1897 TRIBUTE TO ISHAM T. WEATHERS On the afternoon of March 10th, 1897, Isham T. Weathers, one of Randolph County's most respected citizens, passed from the walks of men into the presence of the master. His death was not unexpected for he had been unwell for some time and his physicians realized that there was little hope for his recovery. Surrounded by his loved ones in the last hours he waited for the messenger who summons all mankind to their final home. Isham T. Weathers was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina October 31st, 1811. There he spent his first twelve years of his life. From North Carolina he removed with his parents to Wilkes County, Georgia. At the age of fourteen he moved to Greene County, GA and after two years residence in Greene, went to Fayette County, Georgia. In 1834, he became a citizen of Louina, Randolph County, Alabama and engaged in merchandising in copartnership with H.M. Gay. Moving back to Georgia in 1836, he enlisted in the Indian War, in which he served. In the early part of 1839, he married Miss Sarah Ann Thompson. For fifty-eight years, this faithful twain shared the vicissitudes of life together without an unkind word marring their lives, always devoted and loving. In 1844, he again became a citizen of Alabama, buying a farm and settling near the place now known as High Shoals, in Randolph County. Since that time he has been continuously a citizen of this county. The farm he first purchased is still his possession. On this farm he reared a large family of boys and girls. He had nine sons and three daughters. He lived to see them respected in society and well to do in business. When Roanoke College was built in 1874, he moved from his farm at High Shoals ato Roanoke to avail himself of better school facilities. He has since that time resided at Roanoke, being one of her best citizens. Uncle Tommie's life was smooth and even. He enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him. He was the faithful, affectionate husband, the loving, indulgent and provident father, a good citizen and one of the kindest neighbors. His escutcheon is without stain. He filled with manly dignity his station in life. I have known him for a long number of years and can bear personal testimony of his sterling worth. He was a life worthy to be pointed out as an example to the youth of our land. His life's companion survives him, and all his children are living. If the tender sympathy of hosts of friends and the loving care of their children could remove the grief from her heart, she would not sorrow. But human assistance in times like this cannot shield from the blow. But there is a power that will support us in all trials. To this great source of help we can commend our friends in this hour of trial. Let us look at the life of Uncle Tommie and from it learn lessons that will assist to fill our spheres in life and prepare us for the great life to come. An Old Friend. _____ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/fayette/obits/w/weathers3940gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.8 Kb