Newton County GaArchives Obituaries.....Dr. J. C. Anderson March 2 1896
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Georgia Enterprise, March 5, 1896
Death of Dr. J. C. Anderson
  On Saturday, Feb. 25, Dr. J. C. ANDERSON cut a tumor from a horse in 
Covington, and while washing his surgical instruments cut a small place on
one of his hands. At the time nothing was thought of the cut, but in a short
while the hand began to swell and pain him severely. It was discovered that
blood poison had set in, and the pains began to effect him in the side. His 
son, Dr. N. Z. Anderson, Dr. G. G. Griffin and a prominent physician from
Atlanta, and a number of other Doctors were with him, and did all they could
for him. From Wednesday to Friday it was thought he would recover, but that
evening he had a sinking spell and for an hour or two it was thought he would
die. Saturday last the symptoms were more favorable and it appeared as if
he were better, but on Sunday he told those present that he felt confident
that he could not live much longer. On Monday, March 2nd, at 9:05 a. m.,
his spirit winged its flight from earth to the God who gave it. Aged about
58 years.
  During the entire time of his affliction he was rational and directed the
visiting Doctors how to treat his case. He was calm and appeared to understand
his dangerous condition, and at no time did he show any excitement or express
any fear of death, but said he was willing if he must die, to obey the call of
his Lord and Master.
  Doctor "K" Anderson was a lifelong friend of the writer and it is with a 
sorrowful heart that we record his death. He was a golden hearted gentleman
who carried sunshine and joy into the lives and homes of many people. He was
a man who always responded to duty, and the better you knew him the more you
loved him.
  Dr. Anderson was a brave and gallant Confederate soldier, going to the 
army in 1861, as a member of Co. H, Third Georgia Regiment, a patriotic
citizen, excellent physician and surgeon and a social, warm hearted, generous
man. He was liberal to the poor and needy and gave his professional services
to those who were unable to pay for them. He was one of the most generous and
hospitable men we ever knew and his entire life seemed devoted to helping 
others and making those around him happy. In his immediate section he was
almost idolized by his people and his death has cast a gloom over the entire
county. He leaves a loving wife, three children, (two daughters and one son,)
besides brothers and sisters and an aged mother, Mrs. Newton Anderson, who
returned from Florida Sunday and went at once to his bedside. The Doctor has
relatives, friends and army comrades all over the South who will hear with
pain and sorrow the sad news of his departure, all of whom will cherish his
precious memory and mourn his untimely death.
  On Tuesday his body was laid to rest in the Belcher Cemetery, near his 
home, beside the loved ones who had gone before. A large number of friends
and relatives attended the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev.
H. L. Embry.
  Appropriate memorials will be prepared by the Cofederate Veterans Association
of Newton county and by other Orders in which he held membership.

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