Granville County, NC - Oxford Obituaries, Part 1 ~~~~~~~~~~ Oxford Public Ledger Friday, March 6, 1896 Death of Mr. C. A. Tuck Mr. Cornelius A. Tuck died at his home at Blue Wing Sunday morning at 1:37. He had been sick for some time, but was confined to his bed only about five days. The end came peacefully in the presence of his family and friends. Mr. Tuck was born Feb. 29th, 1844 in Halifax Co., Va, and afterwards moved to North Carolina. He was perhaps the best known man in his part of the State, and his many acts of charity and benevolence will live long in the minds of all. The burial took place Monday near Blue Wing, conducted by Rev. Mr. Williams. Peace to his ashes. –W. H. P. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, January 31, 1896 100 Years and 7 Months Old Miss Betsey Peace, the oldest woman in the county, died one day last week at the advanced age of 100 years and 7 months. She was a remarkable woman in many respects, and had a large circle of friends as she was of a companionable and genial nature. We would be glad if some one of her neighbors would send us an obituary of this aged lady who passed into the Great Beyond. Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, January 17, 1896 A Sudden Death. Mrs. Forsyth, wife of H. L. Forsyth, went over to her old home in Granville county some days ago on a visit. The sad news was brought here today that while sitting in a chair she fell over and expired in a few minutes. It was very sudden. She leaves several children who work in the East Durham factories. Her remains will be interred in Granville at her old home.--Durham Sun Oxford Public Ledger Friday, January 10, 1896 Death of A Good Citizen. We are called upon to chronicle the death of one of our most worth farmers, Mr. Thos. Avertt, who died at the residence of his son-in- law, Mr. John B. Elliot, in Fishing Creek township, where he had gone to spend some time with his daughter, on Sunday last. Mr. Averett was a true citizen, a good farmer, kind and obliging neighbor and with all a devoted Christian. He was a member of Enon Baptist church, and took an active interest in the church until the hand affliction was laid upon him some years ago, in the form of rheumatism, from which he suffered greatly up to the time he was gathered to eternal rest. He was 60-odd years of age and leaves several children to mourn his demise. His remains were laid to rest on Monday at his home near Enon, witnesses by a host of sorrowing neighbors and relatives. We extend our condolence to the afflicted family.----- Oxford Public Ledger Friday, July 27, 1906 Death of Mr. Joe Landis The old friends of Mr. Joe Landis will be pained to learn that he passed beneath the shadows on Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock at his home in Morganton, after more than a year of illness with consumption. Two of his brother’s, Messr.’s William and Ed Landis and his twin sister, Mrs. Irwin Anderson, of Greensboro, were with him in his last moments. He left Oxford a number of years ago and settled in Morganton having married there. He was of a quiet reserve nature and most highly esteemed by all who knew him. Besides a devoted wife and three children he leaves behind a number of sisters and brothers to mourn his death, to all of whom we extend much sympathy. The funeral and burial will take place today Thursday at Morganton. Oxford Public Ledger March 5, 1910 Mrs. W. I. Anderson Dead.-Was Formerly Miss Fannie Landis, Daughter of Late Captain A. Landis- Buried In Greensboro. The people of Oxford were greatly shocked this week upon learning of the death of Mrs. W. I. Anderson of Greensboro, which sad event place last Saturday afternoon at__ o’clock. Mrs. Anderson had been apparently in the best of health when she made a slight complaint. From then she gradually grew worse until her death occurred at the time indicated. The decease was a daughter of the late Capt. A. Landis and in her girlhood days, one of the belles at Oxford. She married Mr. W. I. Anderson about nine or ten years ago and leaves him with a little daughter to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted from the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro by the Rev. S. R. Guiguard on Sunday afternoon and the internment was made in Green Hill Cemetery. Nearly all Mrs. Anderson’s brothers and sisters were in attendance upon the funeral. Among them were: Col. and Mrs. William Landis, Oxford; Mr. Chas. H. Landis, of Oxford; Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Landis, of Charlotte; Miss Anna Landis, of Wiliston, Fla.; Mr. E. G. Landis, of Henderson; Mr. Leak Landis of Texas; and Miss Augusta Landis, of Durham. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, March 25, 1910 Aged Lady Dies. Miss Lizzie Wilson Died at her home, near Stovall on March 17th in 75 year on Thursday the 17th of March, there died at her home near Stovall, Miss Lizzie Wilson, who was the eldest daughter of the late Dr. Goodrich A. Wilson. The burial took place on the following day on the old family burying ground in the presence of many people. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ben Butler, Dick Bryant, Louis Hudson, Robt. Davis, Addison Hines, and W. Linney Taylor. ------- Oxford-Torch Light Wednesday, September 7, 1887 Died-Mrs. Adock, at Satterwhite, on the 28th, Aug., in the 98th year of her age. Samuel Watkins, near Youngs X Roads, on the 28th, Aug., in his 79th year. Miss Bettie Kimball, a young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Kimball, of Fishing Creek township, on the 29th of August. Armstead Hicks, on the 6th inst., after a lingering illness, on the 42nd year of his age. Mrs. Nelson Hicks, on the 3rd, inst., aged 60 years. Mrs. Wm. Thorp, on the 5th inst., in the 29th year of her age, in Oak Hill township. Oxford Torch Light Wednesday, July 27, 1887 Died. In Walnut Grove township in the 84th year of his aged on the 18th inst., Mr. Peterson Thorp, Sr., Tho deceased was a man of high character, and led the quiet life of a plain, honest, farmer, Was never married. Oxford Torch Light Wednesday, July 27, 1887 Died. Died in New Orleans on 24th June, Joseph Littlejohn, Esq.. age 73 years. He was the brother of Maj. James T. Littljohn who died in the same month at Oxford. Mr. Littlejohn was a native of Oxford, but had been a native of New Orleans for nearly a half a century. He was all that time identified with his business interests. He was a gentleman in the highest sense, member of the Episcopal Church, of remarkable personal beauty, and as a gentle and lovable as any woman. He married Miss Mary Manson, of Richmond, Va., sister of Dr. Otis F. Manson. She was the most beautiful bride we ever saw, and is as sweet and engaging in character as she was beautiful.----State Chronicle--- Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, May 3, 1887 Died. On April 10th, 1887, near Tally Ho, in the county, Miss Annie, daughter of Alfred and Sarah Montaque, died in the twentieth year of her age. She was a gentle kind, loving daughter and sister and beloved by all, who knew her. We wish space would permit our saying more in praise of this beautiful Christian character. Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, May 17, 1887 Death of Mr. John W. Lewis. On last Wednesday morning at 5 o’clock, Mr. John W. Lewis, of New York, died in the residence of Dr. L. C. Taylor in this place. His body left here yesterday to be taken to New York for burial. Mr. Lewis had reached the ripe old age of seventy-two, and had lived an eventful and useful life. He was born in the Northern part of Granville, but before he reached the age of manhood he went to New York, where he accumulated a large fortune-about a million. He married a Miss Cleveland, who is related to the President. His wife and his son were here at the time of his death, and also his daughter, Mrs. Kretzehmar and husband. Mrs. Lewis had many warm friends here, and his death brought much sorrow. We extend to the inflicted family our sympathy in their grief. Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, May 3, 1887 Deaths. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Renn, Residing on Clement street, have had the misfortune to lose two children in a short time, both from measles. Monday night, April 18th, Lucy, aged nine years, and exactly a week later, Oscar aged fourteen months, departed this life. We extend our warm sympathies to the bereaved family. Died, Sunday April 24th, in Northern Granville county, Robert Taylor Green, in the fiftieth year of his age, of heart disease. He was buried April 26th, at “ Goshen”, Rev. L. W. Rose officiating at the funeral. Near Centre Grove, in Person county, on the 26th inst., Mrs. James Bullock and on the 3oth inst., Mr. James Bullock, both about eighty years of age. Died , at his residence at Satterwhite’s Shop. Mr. Absalmon Adcock, about sixty years of age. Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, June 4, 1884 Death of Mr. H. E. Parham, After an illness of more than a year and a half, Mr. Henry E. Parham died Sunday, at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. James H. Harris, on East Martin St. He was age 37 years. He was a native of Granville county, was for years steward of the Yarboro House, and afterwards was in business here. He was always obliging and clever and had many warm friends.---News & Observer. Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, October 23, 1883 Died. At Boggy Depot Indian Territory October 11, 1883, Mrs. Rebecca Hester, in the 78th year, of her age. The deceased was born in Granville county North Carolina and married to Thomas T. Hester, about the year 1872 and moved to the state of Arkansas in 1852 then to the Indian Territory in 1872. She was a consistent and faithful member of the Baptist church for more than 40 years, having joined the Church at Tabbs Creek and was baptized by Elder J. S. Purifoy, who was then Pastor. She passed away calmly and peacefully in full triumph of a living faith . Only 2 days before her final exit, she talked freely about her departure. Said she had lived out her, three score years and then told her daughter where she wanted to be buried. The Passage of scripture and hymn she wanted read and sung at her funeral. This closes a long and active life, (especially her last years) was spent in trying to make others happy. Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, April 8, 1884 Death of Mrs. Dinnis Tilley We regret to chronicle the death of this most estimable and greatly beloved woman, which transpired at her home on the 1st. inst. She was long a devoted and most exemplary member of the Methodist church. With a heart ever seeking and ready to do a kindness. Her life was made up of links of good deeds to her neighbors and to those with whom she was thrown in contact. Rev. J. T. Gibbs conducted the funeral ceremonies, and a large number of friends were present. The discourse was deeply interesting and most consoling to the grieved ones. Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, March 1, 1884 Died On the evening of the 19th of February, 1884, Mrs. Emma F. Jones, wife of Charles O. Jones, in the 23rd year of her age departed this life. She leaves a kind husband and a babe, two months old, a fond mother, four brothers, and three sisters to mourn her loss. She was a dutiful daughter, an affectionate sister, a devoted wife and mother. None knew her but to love her. She had just arose from her knees in prayer when she called to appear before her God. How sweet the thought to fall asleep in Jesus. She was too pure for earth. Sorrowing loved ones who mourn, Dry your tears do not weep, Remember this sweet consolation, She is not dead but asleep, That her spirit hovers over you, Watching you with holy love, In the breezes hear her whisper, I am waiting you above. She has joined the gospel chorus, Far, far away from sorrows rod, Standing by the beautiful river, That flows by the throne of God, In the land of peace and glory, By the Redeemer loved and blessed, Where the wicked cease from troubling, And the weary are at rest. Her school-mate and girlhood friend. I. C. II. Oxford Torch Light Wednesday, November 16, 1887 Two Men Drowned. The following we take from the Mecklenburg Democrat On Saturday last a most heart rendering casualty occurred at the mill of Mr. A. K. Fleming on Nutbush on the North Carolina line which resulted in the drowning of Mr. Fleming and his miller, Mr. Lynch. It seems that the freshet had carried away the bridge, and these gentlemen attempted to cross the stream Nutbush creek in a small canoe; soon after starting the canoe, creened- (?-) somewhat build Mr. Lynch, who could not swim immediately seized Mr. Fleming from behind, pinning the latter’s arms to his body, the movement upset the boat and both were thrown into the water. Mr. Fleming begged his frightened companion to let him go, but rendered ranted by fear held to Mr. Fleming with super human grasp . Mr. Fleming was an excellent swimmer, tried in vain to free himself from the drowning man, but all his efforts were unavailing and served to exhaust the strength of both, and in a few moments both were down to rise no more. On Sunday morning the creek was dragged and the bodies of the two unfortunately men were found no more than twenty feet from where the canoe was overturned; the body of Mr. Fleming being clasped in the arms of Mr. Lynch, death not having the power to relax the grasp. The terror stricken man had taken upon the other while the boat commended to capsize. The death of these two gentlemen has cast a gloom of the entire community in which they lived, and is a source of universal regret, as they were both men of high character and esteemed by all who knew them. Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, November 3, 1898 Death of Mrs. Thos. Stovall The village of Stovall mourns the death of one of its lovely and universally admired ladies in the death of the beloved wife of Mr. Thos. Stovall, which occurred Saturday last after a week’s illness. She was a refined and intelligent lady, possessing a lovely type of Christian character, and ever willing to minister to the wants of the sick or distressed. Her Christian life was spent in the Baptist church, and a zealous, energetic worker in spreading the gospel. She was the daughter of Mr. John Y. McGhee and brother of Capt. Capt. Wyatt McGhee, of Franklinton, besides several other brothers, and to them and the broken hearted husband and children our warmest sympathies and condolence in this their sad bereavement is extended to them, and we point then with confidence to the great healer of bleeding hearts and shattered hopes for consolation. Dr. R. H. Marsh conducted the funeral services on Sunday in the Baptist church, in the presence of a large assemblage of sympathizing neighbors and friends. Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, October 20, 1898 In Memoriam Died of diabetes, on the evening of Oct. 13, at 4:30. The death reaper again enters the home of Bro. Herbert Crews, and claimed his beloved daughter,Alma Kyle, aged 7 years, 8 months and 6 days. Last February, the disease developed, and rapidly made inroads on her robust form; the best medical attention was bestowed, but to no avail. Alma was a good child, under no circumstances would she retire from a little tot without kneeling and Repeating “ Now I lay me down to sleep.” I take this little lamb said He, And place it on my breast, protection she shall find in me, in me be ever blessed. Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, July 14, 1898 Obituary Mr. James E. Satterwhite, of near Dexter, after much suffering endured many months, departed this life on June 15, 1898. We buried him in the old family grave yard where many generations of his ancestors awaits the sound of trump that awakes the dead. We laid him beside thebrother David, who died only a few weeks before. By these dispensations a double sorrow saddens the hearts of the surviving members of the family, consisting of an aged mother and she is widow, two sisters, and an only brother, but they “sorrow not as those who have no hope” for they both “ died in the faith” with a bright hope of a blissful immortality. The first Mr. David Satterwhite leaves a widow and several children. May the Lord comfort and save all the sorrowing ones. Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, July 14, 1898 Death of Mr. Ira Brummitt. Fishing Creek township has lost another one of her good citizens, Mr. Ira 0. Brumitt died on the third of July in the 51st year of his age. He served one year in the late war and did his duty well, has made a good citizens and all who knew him speak in the highest terms of him, as he possessed many excellent traits of character. He had not enjoyed good health for sometime, and we trust was well prepared to enter the Great Beyond. He leaves many relatives to mourn his death to whom the editor extends his condolences. Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, May 12, 1898 Death of Miss Mary Allen Died at Providence, this county, on the 9th inst., Sunday, Miss Mary Allen, sister of W. T. Allen and E. C. Allen of Wake county. She has suffered severe afflictions with a complication of diseases for many years but her end was peace. She was modest and quiet to an unusual degree, on account of disease, but she was a woman of high culture, well educated and possessed many advantages in her early days of which she made no display, but her friends receive more consolation that she was a pure Christian woman and died with full assurance of blissful eternity. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, November 22, 1895 We are really sad to chronicle the death of our esteemed friend and neighbor, Mr. B. T. Tucker, who departed this life on 26th October at 7o’clock p.m. The writer has known him for the last thirty years, and can truly say he was a man who endeared himself to all who knew him. An honest, upright, truthful, sober man, his whole life was one uninterrupted course of duty and affection to his Church and family. He was sick for three months and bore his affliction with the fortitude of a Christian, yielding his breath in full peace of mind and convinced that he was leaving this earthly state for a better and a happier in another world, and when he found the hand of death upon him, his only regret was to think on the agonies which must rend the hearts of those dependent on him, for he was perfectly contented to leave the world as his conscience did not reproach him with his errors would be forgiven. Thus he resigned his precious soul into the hands of a merciful God. The death of such a man should occasion the deepest sorrow, yet at the same time leaves us the most comfortable assurance that he is happier than our fondest wishes and care could have made him which must enable us to support the remainder of years which shall please God to allot for us here without murmuring or discontent and quicken our endeavors to prepare ourselves to follow to that happy place where our dear and valuable friend is gone before. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, August 9, 1895 Death’s afflicting Hand. Two Loved Ones "Cross Over The River" the Same Day. Mrs. S. H. Smith, ( Nee Carrie White) died suddenly in Oxford on Wednesday morning the 7th instant, which was a great shock to our people. She had been well up to an hour before her death, and her family and friends had no premonition of the heart rendering shock. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Dr. D. C. White and sister of Dr. E. White and Mrs. R. W, Harris, of Wilton, and was in the prime of young womanhood, being only about 26 years of age. She was a devoted Methodist and loved her church. Her cheerful and sincere nature drew to her a large and appreciative circle of friends, and she was beloved by all. Warm hearted, affectionate and tender she knew how to feel for other’s troubles, and always gave that sympathy which brings comfort and consolation. Lives like hers are the ones that spread sunshine and flowers along our pathways, and we can hardly understand why her taken away is for the best, yet ‘tis he “ Who doeth all things well” who has called her to be with the saints in glory. Let us bow in humble submission to this chastening of our Fathers and look to Him for comfort. She leaves a husband, little boy, father, brother and sister of her immediate household and a number of relatives to mourn her loss. Would that we could say some word to cheer and comfort the broken hearted and crushed husband and father. To them and to all of her relatives we extend our deepest sympathy and we trust they may be sustained and comforted in this great affliction. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Hurley in the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 5:30 O’clock. The exercises were very impressive and the large concourse of sympathizing friends attested the high esteem in which Mrs. Smith was held in our community. The internment took place in the Elmwood Cemetery. Beyond The Smiling and The Weeping She is At Rest It is with a saddened heart we are called upon to announce two deaths in Oxford the same day. Thursday afternoon the spirit of Mrs. Lizzie Osborn, the beloved wife of Edward H. Osborn passed upward into the Great beyond. She was the daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Knott, so well known in this section. Mrs. Osborn was but 18 years old, and had been married but a year. She died from congestion of the brain after an illness of but 6 days. She leaves a girl infant six days old which is doing well. Her death is peculiarly distressing, coming as it does when she was just reaching womanhood, and causing her to leave a child that, should God spare its life, must travel the journey of this world without the guidance of a mother’s tender hand. Then too she leaves a devoted husband whose life joy went out when her spirit passed beneath the shadows. Mrs. Osborn made friends of all who knew her by her exemplary character and many Christian virtues. She had been for six years a devout member of the Baptist church, and her untimely death leaves a sad vacancy in her church as well as in two devoted families. We extend to the bereaved family this our most sincere sympathy and trust that He who does nothing without a wise purpose, may give them strength to bear the heavy stroke. The funeral was conduct by her pastor, Rev. J. S. Hardaway, from the Presbyterian Church on Thursday morning. The exercises were expressive in the extreme. She was buried in the beautiful Elmwood Cemetery, where a large procession had followed. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, February 19, 1892 Death of Dr. C. C. Peace. After long failing health does at “Bambroe,” the family residence in Granville county on the morning of January 27th, Dr. C. C. Peace in his 71st year. He was buried in the family cemetery where repose the remains of several generations. The services were conducted by Rev. M. T. Turner, Rector St. James’ Parish, Kittrell, and were joined in by a vass concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors. The deceased was the youngest and last of three sons of the late Pleasant Peace, surviving but a few years his Brothers Dr. Pleasant Poindexter and William Leak, prominently known and deeply mourned throughout their native section, Dr. Peace with his older brother, Dr. P.P. Peace, having an extensive and lucrative, Though laborious, practice to which he devoted many years was thoroughly identified with a large community, By whom, on account of his kindness and skill, he was much beloved and most highly esteemed, and only on account of feeble health and the cares of a large business did he discontinue the practice of his profession, which was a source of great regret with his many patrons. He was eminently successful in his treatment of diseases, charitable to the needy, kind to his neighbors and courteous to all, and very soul of honor. Although the subject of this notice was not in any church communion, he became much concerned and expressed an earnest desire for baptism and confirmation, and was observed in his last illness to be often engaged in prayer. Of his immediate family he left but one aged sister, whose watchfulness and care was scarcely less than that of a mother, whose devotion we rarely, if over, see equaled, and whose grief is distressing to witness. In the midst of her loneliness and sorrow we can but in deepest sympathy say,--{Prayer-hard to Read} Oxford Public Ledger Friday, February 12, 1892 Death of John Pleasant We publish with much regret the account of the death of the above named gentlemen on Saturday morning, February 6th, who was well and favorably known in this community. He expired suddenly immediately after partaking of a hearty breakfast. He was in very good spirits on the morning of his demise little dreaming that death would so soon send its arrow into his vitals and that he would so soon be called to give an account of the deeds done in the body. He was about 75 years of age and leaves a family to mourn for him towards whom he was a loving and kind head. We offer them our sympathy and condolence. Oxford Public Ledger Wednesday, June 25, 1913 Splendid Man Passes Away On Last Thursday night at eleven o’clock, Mr. S. R. O’Briant one of the best known and highly respected Citizens of Granville county, departed this life at his home near Culbeth in the 80th year of his age. He had been in failing health for several years, and was taken with his last illness at Mt. Zion church on the First Sunday in June carried home, which he was never able to leave again. Mr. O’Briant was an old Confederate veteran having enlisted in the Southern cause at the beginning, and rendering honorable Services until four months of the close of the struggle, he was so severely wounded in the left leg that amputation was necessary, previous to that time having received wounds each of the other limbs of his body. He was truly a patriotic citizen and took delight in relating his war experiences, which were many and varied. After the war he settled on the farm, and with the disadvantage of one leg he began a new battle of life, and by strong resolution and great perseverance he made a splendid success. Mr. O’Briant was a sincere Christian having made a profession of religion early in life, uniting with the Baptist church, having been for the greater portion of his life one of the foremost workers of Mt. Zion church, where he held his membership at the time of his death. When a quite a young man he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Currin, of this county who preceded him to the Great Beyond several months ago. Three sons and four daughters, survive him; W. C. O’Briant, of Route 6; R. H. O’Briant, of Route 2; J. M. O’Briant, of Durham. His daughters are: Mrs. Cornelia Crutcher, of Route 2; Mrs. Julia Parrott, of Lyon; Mrs. Mary Ragan, of Durham; and Mrs. M. R. Stem, of Culbreth. The funeral was preached by Dr. R. H. Marsh, of Oxford, who was his pastor for many years, after which the remains were carried to the old family burial ground where an address of great tenderness was delivered by his life long friend, Judge A. W. Graham, of Oxford, the body then being consigned to the tomb. The esteem in which he was held was attested by the large number of relatives and friends who gathered from different parts of the county. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, February 12, 1892 Dexter Dots Death has again visited our midst and taken little Sammie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis. Public Ledger And Oxford Banner Wednesday, June 25, 1913 Death of Aged lady on Wednesday Last Mrs. L. M. Gordon, a devout Christian lady, feel asleep at her home near Tally Ho church. She was about Seventy-three years of age, and joined Tally Ho Church when she was fifteen years old. She is survived by four children as follows: J. M. Ellington, of Oxford; L. G. Ellington, of Durham, Mrs. Ida G. Newlin and Mrs. Hettie McDonald, of Tally Ho section. A large crowd of sorrowing friends gathered at Tally Ho Church Thursday, where she was laid to rest. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, August 24, 1894 Death of Mr. Young Montaque This gentleman a short time ago met with a painful accident by being jerked down by a cow. He was not very strong physically and being 72 years of age the ultimate outcome of the severe accident he met with no doubt caused his death, which occurred on Saturday last. He was a quiet orderly citizen and a member of the Baptist church, to the principles of which he gave an earnest conviction. We record his death with much regret and extend our condolences to the bereaved family. He was an indulgent and affectionate father and kind neighbor. The remains were deposited in the family grave yard on Monday to await the resurrection morn.---- Oxford Public Ledger Friday August 31, 1894 Death of Mr. W. H. McDonald. This gentleman, who has been confined to his home some six months, passed quietly away on Sunday morning. He was a good citizen and a member of the Methodist church, and had many friends in our community. He was a carpenter by trade and had reached the 61st year of his age. He leaves a wife, son and daughter, with whom our people deeply sympathize in their great loss. The burial services took place on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.B. Hurley. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, April 12, 1895 Tribute of Respect In Granville county, near Tar River, March 29th, 1895, the Messenger Death came in our midst and summoned our esteemed neighbor and friend, Willie T. Allen, son of W. T. Allen, Esq., to his home above after a long and lingering disease which borne with patience and Christian fortitude. He was always a delecate boy, but God in his wisdom saw fit to let him live with his loved ones 21 years and 3 days. The summons came not as the “midnight cry” to the “ foolish virgin” for in the morning of life the preparation was made to meet his God in peace. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. With all the tender and loving care from father, sister, and friends as well as medical skill did not inspire him with hope of recovery. Through many weary weeks his suffering were borne with a degree of patience and resignation that was pleasant to witness. Graces vouchsafed to those who shall be heirs of the kingdom. Father and sisters though the pet of the household is gone and you miss him at God knows best. Think of him now, not the mortal part that rest in the narrow house, but think of him as an angel of light—as the redeemed of the Lord—where there is no more death, neither sorrowing not crying in the house of many Mansions. The city that hath no need of the sun, neither the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God doth heighten it. Mourn not, that is not lost but gone on before to join his mother, sister and brother. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, The boon His love has given, And though the body slumbers, here, The soul is safe in heaven. --------F. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, September 7, 1894 Death of Mrs. Jefferys. We deeply regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. W. H. Jeffreys, of Hansford, Va., which sad event occurred on Wednesday, August 29th, of congestive chill. She was the sister of Mrs. G. L. Allen, of Wilton, and 28 years of age. Mrs. Jeffreys was a kind and affectionate wife and mother and generous neighbor, and withal a Christian, having given her heart to God at age of 13. She joined the Baptist church and never faltered in her devotion to the cause of Christ. Mrs. Allen left three small children, one of whom is only four weeks old. To the deeply bereaved husband and family we extend our sincere sympathy. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, January 7, 1910 Aged Confederate Answers Mr. P. W. Knott, Well Known Farmer and Ex-Confederate Living Near Stovall Died Thursday. Very Early Thursday morning about, ? o’clock, the final summons came Mr. W. P. Knott, Well Known Farmer and prominent citizen, who lived near Stovall. Mr. Knott whose death was immediately attributable to heart failure and kidney trouble, was about 78 years of age. He was a sterling good man and had an hororable war record. His membership was with Company B, the “ Townsville Guards” of the 12th regiment. During the war he was severely wounded in battle and this old injury perhaps had something to do his end. For the past three years his health has been so wretched that he has been unable to work. The news of his demise came too late to get the particulars. The funeral was taken place on Friday, and the remains will be laid to rest beside those of his wife, who was born Betty Shotwell, sister of Judge Shotwell. Three children: Miss Ella Knott, Mrs. Mamie Moore, of Richmond and Mrs. John H. Knott, are left to Misses Anne and Sallie Knott, and Mrs. W. J. Downey are also left sumourn their father. Three sisters living. Mr. Knott was the son of the late John Knott and wife Francis Knott. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, November 19, 1911 Death of Mr. Andrew Wilson On Thursday morning about 2 o’clock Mr. Andrew Wilson died at the home of his sisters on Raleigh street. Mr. Wilson had been working for some time in Henderson and came back home several weeks ago and was shortly thereafter confined to his room with typhoid fever. He made a manful fight for life and for some time it was hope that he would recover. The burial, under the charge of J. Robt. Wood, took place Thursday afternoon at Salem Church in which his parents came. Surviving him there is one brother, Mr. B. L. Wilson, and three sisters, Misses Mattie and Annie Wilson and Mrs. Andrews, a sister who married the Rev. Andrews several years ago. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, March 24, 1911 Succumbs To An Attack Of Paralysis Member of Prominent Family and Native of North Carolina-The Funeral. Lingering until 10: 15 o’clock last night. Mrs. Victoria Hortense Thompson, who was stricken with paralysis of the throat last Saturday evening, died at her home, 520 Jefferson Street. Mrs. Thompson, was 72 years old and was born in Granville county, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Spencer and Ann O’Brien. During the “50’s” parents came to Kentucky and located in Todd County. Miss O’Brien was married to Dr. Joseph W. Thompson on February 22, 1867, and they came to Paducah the same year. Dr. Thompson, whose death in 1886, was one of the most prominent citizens of Paducah. Mrs. Thompson was highly respected and beloved by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Adah Thompson, one son, Mr. Augustus A. Thompson, and two Brothers, Messrs. W. S. O’Brien, of Paducah and Edward O’Brien, of Pewee Valley, Ky. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Puducah, chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The above notice taken from “ The Paducah Evening Sun,” Kentucky. Mrs. Thompson was a niece of Mrs. Landis A. Senior, of this place. Her father, Spencer O’Brien, a prominent lawyer of early Oxford and a prominent member of the legislature, was a brother of Mrs. A. Landis, Sr., and he and Mr. A. Landis senior were two of the vestrymen of St. Stephens church, Oxford, NC. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, July 28, 1911 Rufus Adcock, loses his Life on Seining Party at Amis’ Mill. Word has reached Oxford of the drowning in Amis’ Mill Pond last Monday morning of young Rufus Adcock, the son of Mr. Ben Adcock, who lives on Route 4. It was estimated that were 15 to 25 present who saw the young fellow drown, but none seem to have been able to go to his rescue in time. His father succeeded in getting hold but his son, broke away from his grasp and sank before a second hold could be secured. The only words that the drowned man is reported to have uttered in notifying those present were: “ Who’s going to help me?” The drowning appears to have been very sudden and it is hard to tell what was the cause. The young man who was about 24 was an expert swimmer, the best in the party, and the pond is not above 30 steps wide. It is not known whether the cause was heart failure, cramp, or whether Adcock was caught in the net. The drowning took place about nine in the morning and the body was not found until two hours later. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, September 20, 1895 In Memoriam. Died, at her home in Granville county, on the 4th of September, Mrs. Eliza Adcock, wife of John Adcock, in her fifty-eighth year. Three skillful physicians did all in their power to relieve her, But he that “works all things after the counsel of His own Will” saw fit in His wisdom to remove her from time to eternity and we have great reasons to believe she is now planted a new with him in His spiritual kingdom. For Many years she lived a consistant member of the Methodist Church. Her religion was not spasmodie, but an even peaceful flow of love to God; a steady reliance on him and a constant trusting in Him during her severe suffering which she bore with Christian resignation. She spoke of her approaching death with perfect calmness and assurance of a home beyond the skies. She was a good neighbor, a devoted wife, a self- sacrificing mother and in her the writer recognized a tender, sympathetic friend, a friend that was tried and found faithful. How dear such friendship is. The memory of her benediction on the deeply bereaved hearts in their now lonely home once made so comfortable by her well disrected industry. May her dying counsel and precious memory ever keep her only child from going astray and may God in His infinite tenderness watch over husband and child and bring home to Him last. Bera, NC.-------C. B. A. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, May 18, 1894 Death of Addie Allen Addie Allen, daughter of G. L. Allen, at her home in Granville county NC, on May 4th 1894, anchored her soul in the haven of rest. She was converted and joined the Baptist church last October and lived a Christian life up to her death. It was the writer’s privilege to visit her a short time before death laid his icy fingers upon her youthful brow. She was a patient bearer of affliction, but beautiful. Her sublime faith in Jesus could say in pain’s severest hour, “ all is well, “ and as she yielded to the unrelenting disease no murmur passed her lips. Yes, the darling daughter is gone, but only a little ahead to await the coming of other loved ones. Doubtless could she speak from her heavenly abode she would say that “ death is only a dream, “ and we think it must have been a pleasant one for her to fall asleep In the arms of Jesus and awake in glory, free from all pain, all aches, all sorrows, in perfect health now, feasting her immortal soul on the beatific vision of Christ. We know that her robe is spotless and her crown radiant with jewels outshining all gems of earthly hue, and her countenance aglow with heavenly light. She leaves parents, sisters, and brothers, to mourn her loss; but she is not dead. Oh, blessed hope! While she cannot come to them they can go to her. May their sad hearts look up through the blinding tears and their souls tell them that there is another white-robed saint in the angel band. Her seat is vacant, her voice hushed and oh they will miss her so much. But if it were possible would they call her back to the sorrows and pains of life? Oh no! wish not to recall her from her bright home above. She is sweetly at rest, enjoying that blessed inheritance prepared for the redeemed. Without one struggle she closed her eyes to all earthly visions to gaze upon the smiling face of Jesus, and to hear the sweet words “ welcome home!” Appropriate services were read by her pastor, G. T. Watkins. O, heavenly Father, in mercy grant the bereaved family and friends humble submission to Thy Divine will, and may we all so live that when the messenger knocks at our door we may also be found ready to join in singing hallelujah to the lamb. “ Weep not for her that dieth, For she has ceased from tears, And a voice to hers replieth, Which she hath not heard for years. M. L. L Oxford Public Ledger Friday, June 15, 1894 Death of Thomas A. Cozart. This young man, the son of B. H. Cozart, died on Monday evening last about six o’clock, at the residence of Mrs. Ira C. Lyon, of Lyon, Granville county. For some years past our departed young friend had been in declining health. During the time he sought the invigorating air of different climates and change scene hoping to secure the restoration of his health. But all to no advantage of a decided character. He was a most agreeable and worthy young man, of kind heart and had many friends among all classes. He was possessed of a good intellect as well as a pleasant manner and his character was above reproach. It is sad to chronicle his untimely death, and we tender to his bereaved father, sisters, Brothers, and friends sincere words of condolences at the heavy loss they have sustained. He was brought to Oxford and his remains now repose in Elmwood Cemetery to await the resurrection morn. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, February 4, 1910 Death of Granville Man. Mr. Ben T. Fuller, Prominent Farmer, Died Suddenly of Heart Failure – Nearly Sixty-three In memory of Mr. Ben T. Fuller who died of heart failure at his home near Cornith Church on the Evening of January 15, 1910. He was born in Granville county March 25, 1847 and would have been 63 years old March 25th. He married Miss Anna Brummitt . God blessed this union with seven children, three girls, and four Boys, who still survive him. He will be missed in the home and community. One place will be empty around the fireside that can never be filled. Funeral services were conducted at Cornith Church January 16th at 3:00 o’clock. A large number of relatives and friends were there to render assistance to the bereaved family and to Pay the last tribute of respect to one of Granville’s most prosperous citizens. May God bless the kind family in their sore bereavement, and enable them to humbly bow to the will of Him who has said: “ I will be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless.” And he prepared to say: “ The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, October 23, 1883 Death of James M. Pool At 4 o’clock, Sunday morning his gentlemen died. His ---? And figure had for a quarter of a century been familiar on the street and he had the esteem and respect with the of all who knew him. Whether at home or abroad. He had been for thirty-three years, connected with Raleigh &--- -Railroad as section master and master, agent and auditor, and always served the company with peculiar zeal and fidelity. He was devoted to the business of the office. Some years past his health failed and he steadily declined. For the past few months he merely lingered, death being expected almost hourly. He was born in Person County, January 2oth 1820, and so was in his sixth fourth year. The respect shown his memory by his associates in the management of the roads was notable. The offices of the companies were draped in mourning. The following circular letter was yesterday issued to the offices and employees of the Raleigh & Gaston and Raleigh & Augusta Air Lane Railways. Oxford Torch Light Tuesday, March 4, 1884 Died. Departed this life on the morning of the 7th inst. William Harris at his residence near Olive Branch Church in the 89th year of his age. The decease was born in the year 1795, Feb. 15th and spent his entire days in Person, his native county. He reared a large family of children, and was blessed and comforted in declining years with the tenderest love of a devoted wife, who precede him to the grave, March 2nd 1875. The decease was the father of Col. John I. Harris, Sheriff for several terms in person, who died November 22d., 1874, leaving now surviving Mr. W. P. Harris and Mrs. Bettie F. Satterwhite, the two only living children. Beloved at home and honored in his family circle, an upwright and exemplary citizen , an obliging and kind neighbor, life was closed in green old age full of well spent days. Mr. Harris never connected himself with the church as a known and visible member but openly confessed a change of heart and an abiding trust and confidence in the blessed Saviour. This was beautifully manifest in his declining days to many friends and neighbors who so kindly and gently ministered around his bed of sickness. To his bereaved family and his death appears their loss and his external gain.-----------A FRIEND Oxford Public Ledger Friday, February 2, 1894 Death of Mrs. J. R. Young From the Henderson Gold Leaf of January 25th we take the following : A telegram was received late yesterday afternoon from Mr. J. R. Young conveying the sad intelligence that his wife, who was at St. Luke’s Hospital in Richmond for treatment, had died at 5 o’clock. Since returning there a few days ago information concerning her condition had been such as to make the announcement of her death expected any time. Mrs. Young has been rapidly declining several months and after the skill of local physicians had been exhausted she was taken to Richmond in the hope that she might be benefitted sad sequel shows her malady was one that only the Great Physician could cure by relieving her of her sufferings and taking the gentle spirit home to dwell in blissful rest in the realms above. In the death of Mrs. Young a truly good woman has passed away. Lovely in character as she was in person, amiable and affectionate in disposition and gentle and tender by nature she was greatly loved and there is a profound sorrow at her early death. Sad indeed it is to family and friends to give up one so young; so lovable, so loying and mutually helpful. But God knows best and doeth all things well in His own good time and His own appointed way. Mrs. Young was the oldest daughter of the late Solon Southerland, by his last wife, Mrs. C. A. Southerland, whose death on Sunday before last was recorded in these columns last week. Besides a husband and five children she leaves several sisters and brothers and a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn her death. To the sorely afflicted husband and bereaved little children the warmest sympathies and heart felt condolences of the community are extended. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church 3 o’clock this afternoon. Although the weather was extremely cold and damp, the procession was one of the largest ever seen here, and the church was crowded to its full capacity, attesting the love and respect in which deceased was held. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. D. Morton, D. D. assisted by the Rev. Alexander Sprunt, of Rock Hill, S. C., the former pastor. The remarks of each were touching and appropriate, and a few there were in the vast congregation who were not moved to tears. Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, January 5, 1905 Death Of Mrs. J. R. Hart Our heartfelt sympathies go out to our highly esteemed friend, Mr. J. R. Hart, of Cornwall, in the death of his devoted wife, which occurred December 23rd. She was numbered among the best women of that section of Granville and until her health failed was ever ready to perform a good deed for a friend or stranger. She was a most excellent neighbor, and devoted member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church, and leaves behind many dear ones to sorrow over her departure to a “better and brighter world than this.” Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, January 12, 1899 Death Of Mr. John W. Stovall After an illness of many moths with a cancer the most highly esteemed John W. Stovall passed beneath the shadows at his home near Stovall on Monday night. He was the oldest man, we believe, in Northern Granville, as he had reached his 84th year, and truly a most useful man has gone to his reward. He was a successful farmer and merchant and amassed considerable property. He was a warm friend, kind hearted and took pleasure in assisting the needy, and an obliging neighbor. He was a member of the Baptist church, and took a deep interest in whatever pertained to religion. He was one of the best known men in Northern Granville, as he was a magistrate in Sassafras Fork township for 30 years or more. He was a member of the famous Board of County Commissioners, composed of Messrs. J.C. Cooper, S. H. Cannady, John H. Webb, and Edward Brodie, some 18 years ago that on taking charge of county affairs found the county about $35,000 in debt owing Republican Rule, and by their admirable management saved the tax payers many thousands of dollars. The only member now living of that Board is our most highly esteemed friend, Mr. John H. Webb, of Stem. Mr. Stovall leaves 5 children to mourn his death, three sons and two daughters and several grandchildren, and to whom we extend our warmest sympathies. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, July 6, 1894 A Peculiar Death Notice. We take the following from a correspondence in the Granville County Reformer: Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of E. G. Allen, died the 21st at 3 a.m., of heart dropsy. She was and had been a consistent member of the Methodist church for 46 years, and was 63 at the time of her death and was loved by all her knew her. I will endeavor to watch every movement of the enemy, and report the facts from time to time at headquarters, let good work continue. -----------H.R.C. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, June 29, 1894 Death Of Capt. Gill Our good friend Capt. H. F. Gill has passed from earth to eternity in the 87th year of age. He died at his home near Stovall on Friday last, and was buried on Saturday. He was a notable figure in the local history of Granville county. As crier of the court his voice was often heard in the interest of law and order. He was one of the few gallant survivors of the Mexican war. He surviving him two sons, E. C. Gill of Salem, and R. A. Gill, of Stovall. Another one of Granville’s landmarks has been gathered home after a well spent life. His earthly remains were laid to rest near Stovall on Saturday last in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friend’s. That ancient, free and accepted order of Masons, whose origin is lost in the dim dawn of creation, officiated at his burial. Peace to his ashes.---- Oxford Public Ledger Friday, September 29, 1905 Death Of Capt. A. S. Peace Capt. A. S. Peace, who was stricken with paralysis about a year ago, gradually declined until Sunday afternoon at 6 o’clock when death relieved him of his suffering, which was not unexpected to his family and intermate friends. Capt. Peace was a brave confederate soldier and was with Col. Hargrove at the terrible battle at South Anna Bridge and badly wounded. After the war he read law and practice for several years, and served as solicitor of the Interior court during its existence in Granville and made a good prosecuting officer. On the abolishment of the court he stopped practicing law and devoted most of the time farming for several years. A few years ago he served as treasurer of the county. He was for more than 30 years a member of the Methodist church and in early life was active in Sunday school and church work. Capt. Peace was 65 years of age and leaves behind truly a devoted wife and six intelligent children, one daughter, Miss Etta, and 5 sons, Lieut. Willie G. Peace, U.S.A., stationed at San Francisco; Mr. Sam T. Peace, Cashier of National Bank of Henderson; Mr. Alex Peace , Cashier of Bank of Chapel hill, Mr. Leak peace Postmaster of Oxford, and Master Merrill, and three brothers, Capt. Abner Peace and Messrs. Wesley Peace and Vassar Peace, along with many relatives to mourn his death. Much sympathy is expressed for the grief stricken family in the hour of sorrow. The funeral took place at the home Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock and largely attended by friends and relatives from Henderson, town and county, the services being conducted by Rev. F. M. Shamburger, pastor of Methodist church. At the close of the services the pall bearers, Messrs. J. F. Edwards, J. S. Brown, Pete Bullock, H. H. Eatman, A. A. Hicks, J. B. Roller, H. G. Cooper, and John Haskins bore the casket to the hearse and the long funeral cortege wended its way to Elmwood cemetery where the remains were consigned to the tomb while the choir sung “ Rock of Ages.” After covering the mound with beautiful flowers all that was mortal of Capt. Peace was left to peacefully sleep until the resurrection mourn.-------- Oxford Public Ledger Thursday, January 12, 1905 Death Of Mrs. Sarah Hester Fleming. On January 3, 1905, death entered the home of Mr. James Daisy Fleming and took his bride of only four weeks. Mrs. Fleming was born Nov. 8th 1885. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Currin, of Northside, Granville county. Just 4 weeks from the day she was married and about the same hour of the day her funeral was preached, and she was laid to rest near the church she love so much, and of which she had been a member since 13th year, (Concord church, Flat River Association) and was baptized by Bro. H. H. Mashburn. She was a model young woman and everybody who knew her loved her. This was attested by the large crowd who attended the funeral. Although the day was cold and disagreeable the church was filled with those who were anxious to show a last respect to the deceased. To us this seems a strange providence, why one so sweet and lovely and in the very bloom of life, with such a happy prospect before her should be so soon cut down and all the prospects blasted. But we know that God doeth all things well that in some way it is best for all concerned “ For all things work together for good to them that Have God.” We are assured that she loved Him and that she is with Him. We will think of her as in heaven, and may it be another tie drawing us to that blest abode. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and heartbroken husband, parents, and friends, feeling sure that their loss is her eternal gain. She was laid to rest by loving hands and beautiful flowers were placed upon her grave. May expressions of appreciation of her gentle, consecrated life was heard on every hand, and we parted feeling that we had done all we could for her, but her influence still lives among us. In this sense her work is not yet done. Let us copy her virtues and emulate her examples. -----------Edwin R. Harris. Oxford Public Ledger Friday, February 12, 1892 The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Coen died at Stovall on the 7th. Oxford Public Ledger February 12, 1892 Dexter Dots. Death has again visited our midst and taken little Sammie, the son of Mr. & Mrs. James Ellis. Oxford Public Ledger Saturday, January 31, 1914 Death Of Old Soldier Burial At Enon Church Wednesday The Long and Honorable Career of A Noble Citizen The funeral and burial of Mr. John P. Cannady, who died at the State Hospital, Raleigh, Monday night took place at Enon Church Wednesday afternoon. Dr. R. H. Marsh conducted the last sad rites, and paid just and merited tribute to the decease. He told of first meeting him, while he was teaching Wake Forest, of the record the young man there in his studies, of his services in the war and of his loalty to Baptist principles and to his church. Judge Graham gave a glowing account of the war record of the deceased, and Mr. Jack Howard spoke feelingly of the noble deeds and virtues of the departed. He was the son of the late Nathaniel Cannady, at one time counselor of State, several times a member of The General Assembly and during his whole life prominent in county affairs. He served throughout the war between the states and was one of the most valiant soldiers of the Lost cause. Coming back from the war he built up his own estate and all public gatherings was a prominent and leading figure. Surviving the deceased there are the widow, who has stood by his side for so many years, five sons, Rux Cannady, George Cannady, A. W. Cannady, and W. E. Cannady living in this county and Arthur Cannady, of Colorado, and five daughters, Mrs. W. C. Currin, Mrs. W. S. Daniel, Mrs. W. L. Currin, Mrs. D. H. Currin, and Miss Eugenia Cannady. Honorary pallbearers were R. F. Hester, S. K. Ouckett, J. M. Phipps, M. H. Hester, and Judge Graham. The pallbearers were four sons and two son-in-law of the deceased : Rux Cannady, George Cannady, A. W. Cannady, W. E. Cannady, W. S. Daniel and W. C. Currin. From the church the body was taken to the grave where it was lovingly covered with earth and at the conclusion Maxy Parham, buggler of the Granville Grays, sounded taps, the music of the dead. The funeral was largely attended and the floral tribute testified to the tender place the deceased had in the hearts of many relations and loving friends. Oxford Public Ledger (Taken from Frances B. Hayes Books) Friday, March 1, 1940 J. H. Frazier Is Buried In County Angina Attack Fatal to Granville Native and World War Veteran Johnnie H. Frazier, Granville county native and a former resident of Oxford, died at his home in Norfolk, Va., Tuesday morning when he suffered an attack of angina. He was 44 years old. The body was brought to the home of Mr. Frazier’s father, B. F. Frazier on Hancock Street, Wednesday afternoon, to await the funeral Thursday afternoon. Rev. C. W. Hilman, pastor of Fairmount Methodist Church, Norfolk and Rev. G. Van, Stephens, pastor of Bullock Baptist church, were in charge of the service Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Bullock Baptist church. Burial was in the cemetery there. Mr. Frazier had resided in Norfolk for about 11 years and was engaged at the Naval Base there. A World War veteran, Mr. Frazier, was one of the first in this country to volunteer and he served about two years in France with an engineering division in a machine gun unit. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anne Bullock Frazier, his father, B. F. Frazier, two sisters, Mrs. W. L. Speed and Miss Jane Frazier. Active pallbearers were R. P. Lambert, D. B. Smith, J. C. Craig, Louis Bernard, A. F. Bullock and Mr. Lockmey. ______________________________________________________________________ Copyright. 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