Talbot-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Henry Lawson 1909
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The Talbotton New Era, September 2, 1909

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, September 2, 1909
Page 7

To The Memory Of Henry Lawson

Fifty-nine years of kindness. That is just how old he was.

Taylor County was his birthplace and early in life, he was bereft of a father’s 
guidance and care.  Realizing the responsibility that had fallen upon him as 
the elder son, he fulfilled every duty sacredly and unswervingly.

His was a strong and rugged character.  His public services to the town and 
county were nobly and honorably given.  Although his physical condition was 
feeble from childhood, and for long years, he was the victim of a violent 
cough, yet, bravely he had taken up the burdens of life; loyally and far he had 
borne them.  To the crowning trait was his home – born devotion to those bound 
by ties and family – his loved ones.  As has been said of another: “While his 
love for his brothers was such that he would have given his life for them, the 
chords of his tenderest and greatest affection twined about his only sister.”  
Among his last words was a blessing bestowed upon her for ministries given and 
kindly thoughtfulness.  To her, he was father and brother, companion and 
friend.  To him, she was a solace and comfort, a ministering angel.  To each 
other, they were all love and devotion.  To sister, brother and nephews he gave 
his affections in generous measure.  He passed away in his home, where he had 
spent many years of his life.  A remarkable fact, three of the brothers and the 
sister had never been separated.  Friends were with him unto the end and in 
every way brightened the last hours on earth.  Dr. J.B. McGehee conducted the 
service.

He sleeps in Oak Hill and will be missed in the home, the town and at the 
courts, where he was ever a familiar and faithful figure.

He is survived by his brothers, Messrs. David, “Sharp” and D.D. Lawson, the 
latter of Hot Springs, Ark., and Miss Ella Lawson.  The nearest relatives are 
Mrs. Henry Benson of Geneva and Mr. Arthur Mallary of Baldwinville.

They have the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends.


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