Richland-Winn County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Gwin, John M. November 22, 1910
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The Richland Beacon-News, November 26, 1910
A Good Man Gone.

In the death of Mr. John M. Gwin, of near Archibald, on last Tuesday morning at 
5:30 o'clock, Richland parish loses one of its best and most useful citizens. 
Born Nov. 29, 1845, reared near where he died, living all his life in the same 
community, he was well known by everyone; and, after his long life few men it 
may be said of him commanded the universal, sincere devotion and admiration of 
all who knew him and had felt the warmth of the great heart within his noble 
bosom as he did.

Mr. Gwin came of sturdy old stock, such as were pioneers in the opening up of 
this country, and possessed the courage and daring of his forbears. He was the 
elder son of a family of five men and women, only two, of which, one brother, 
Mr. A. J. Gwin, of Winn Parish, and a sister, Mrs. S. P. Burk of near Rayville, 
survive him. Of his own immediate family he leaves a wife, two sons, Levi J. and 
Harvey Gwin, of Mangham, and two daughters, Mrs. Jno. R. Anderson, of Oak Grove, 
and Mrs. G. C. Pardue, of Mangham. 

He was buried at the family cemetery on Wednesday, many friends from different 
parts of the parish paying respects to his honored memory at the grave.

Mr. Gwin was a very successful planter all his life and always took a prominent 
part in public affairs for the good of the people, and in every fight where he 
took up a cause it was for the betterment of the people among whom he lived and 
loved and was loved by them in turn. A devoted husband and an affectionate and 
fond father, a true and loyal friend, a fearless supporter of the right and a 
defender of the oppressed he leaves a place in the family and the community that 
time can never fill. John M. Gwin lived in an atmosphere of love. Though of 
strong convictions and of great willpower, he was possessed of a hart as 
unselfish and gentle as a child. In him there was charity -- charity white and 
still as the moonlight that shines into the shadows of the night. In him there 
was heroism -- the heroism of the knight that drew no sword, but waved in his 
hand high above his white plumed brow, the sacred wand of peace and love. In him 
there was patriotism, but a patriotism as pure and steadfast as a flame burning 
as a passion for the people he loved.

After his long, useful and honorable life may his soul find peace in the glories 
promised by the prophets and the Saviour.

Additional Comments:
Buried in Gwin Cemetery in Richland Parish, LA. His grave marker gives his 
birthday as Oct. 29, 1845.

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