Georgia:  Oglethorpe County: Obituary of Benajah Crowley
12 January 1865 

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OBITUARY

Died in a military hospital in Augusta, on the 12th of January 1865, 
BENAJAH CROWLEY in the 49th year of his age.

Bro. C. was baptized by the venerable Jack Lumpkin and united with the 
Antioch church, Oglethorpe County, where his membership remained to the 
time of his death. His quiet demeanor, punctuality and faithfulness in 
the discharge of duty, genial temper and consistency of Christian conduct 
secured him the affection of his brethren and the confidence of his 
acquaintances. He was one of those rare characters whom, though marked 
with strong individuality, men felt no disposition to disparage.

When the time came for those of his age and position to take their places 
in the ranks of the country's defenders, he unhesitatingly obeyed the 
call. In vain did friends urge that he should plead physical disability 
of long standing, and appeal to a Medical Board for exemption. His 
country had called for him and he was prepared to do what he could, 
leaving he event with God.

It pleased the Lord that his term of service should not be of long 
duration, and that he should die thus away from wife and children; but 
His divine presence sustained him, and His rod and His staff they 
comforted him. Thus has fallen another victim of this atrocious war.

P.H.M.

(Rev. P.H. Mell, pastor).

Benajah Crowley was born 30 Sep 1816 in Oglethorpe Co, Ga; died 12 Jan 
1865 in the Confederate Army in a Confederate hospital in Augusta, 
Georgia and was buried there. Elizabeth Jewell, his wife, was born 4 Oct 
1822 and died 12 May 1895 and was buried in Corinth Baptist Church, 
Belmont Road, Oglethorpe Co, Ga. They were married 7 Jan 1841. Parents of 
12 children. 
Benajah, called "Ben" was raised by his Uncle Henry Brittain.