Guilford County, NC - Obituaries from The Times, 1856 The Times, Greensboro, NC ~~~January 10, 1856 In this county on Monday, last of Dyspepsia, William G. Jordan, age about 25 years. ~~~January 31, 1856 In this county, of coxolgin, on Monday evening the 28, Rev. James Westbrooks, of the North Carolina Conference. In Louisburg, N. C., on the 11th instant. Of consumption, Mr. A. H. Ray, Principal of the Louisburg Female Seminary, in the 39th year of his age. At Hillsdale, Guilford county, N. C., on the 25th inst. of croup, Anslem Luther, son of A. & Martha P. Reed, aged 2 years, 11 months and 10 days. "Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." ~~~February 21, 1856 Of consumption, on the morning of the 1st of Feb., at the residence of his father in Yadkin county, N. C. Aaron Clinton Speer. Thus departed, in the first years of manhood, one who valued life because of the work he might therein do for the world. While but a boy he gave his heart to God, and sought to prepare himself for usefulness. He was educated at Normal College, and was in 1851 a member of the Faculty of that Institution. In the autumn of 1851 he left his home for Nashville, Tenn. He remained in Tenn. For some three years, a part of which time he gave to teaching, and for a time he was Editor of the "Tennessee Patriot." During his stay there he also united in marriage with Miss A. H. Speer, daughter of Rev. J. K. Speer, of Tenn. In Feb., 1854, he removed to Boonvile, Mo. in which place he was engaged in publishing the "Boonville Missourian." In Feb. 1855, he opened a school in Independence. Teaching was his favorite employment, but he soon had to give up this his chosen and heart-cherished work. The progress of consumption from which he had suffered about two years, was such as wholly to unfit him for teaching, and he left the school room never more to resume his duties. On the 6th of Sept., 1855, he returned to his old home in N. C. and there amid its sunshine and quietude, blessed with a father's watchful care, and a mother's tenderest love, he hoped soon to be well again. But alas! A few weeks suffered to show to anxious friends that he had only come home to die. As the cold of autumn and winter came on, he sank rapidly, until one week from his 25th birthday, he ended his mission on earth. He was perfectly conscious during his last hours. About midnight he gathered the family about him, and to each he gave his parting admonition, and taking them in his arms, bade them good bye. He again and again enjoined upon his brothers to be good men, for now that he could not live, they must do his work as well as their own. He often expressed a wish to live-not that he feared death, but that he might do good in the world. On Saturday the 2nd inst. the funeral services were conducted by Revs. J. M. Gunn and W. L. Van Eaton, in the Methodist Church, after which the remains were conveyed to their resting place in the churchyard. "We miss thee from our home, brother, We miss thee from thy place- Oh! Life will be so dark without, The sunshine of thy face. A light is from our houshold gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant at our hearth Which never can be filled." On Wednesday the 13th inst. Mrs. Sarah E. Baker aged 34 years, daughter of Hinton James, late of Wilmington, N. C. and wife of Rev. Archibald Baker, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Salisbury. A victim of consumption, she hath passed away but not in gloom. Calm and resigned to the last moment she fell asleep in Jesus, trusting in the glorious hope of an eternal abode in the mansions of rest which the Savior has prepared for his people. In Albemarle, N. C. on the 6th inst. Ella E. daughter of Elisha S. and Almira F. Moss, aged three years, three months and three days. ~~~February 28, 1856 Departed this life at his father's residence, in Guilford county, N.C., January 31st, 1856, William Swaim, son of Marmaduke Swaim, in the 19th year of his age. In this county, on the 16th inst., Mrs. Mary Jane Hardin, wife of Charles Hardin, aged about 32 years. In this county, at his residence, February the 16th, 1856, Timothy Cude, in the 76th year of his age. ~~~March 6, 1856 In Alamance county, on the 12th ult., Mr. James Turner, sen., in the 98th year of his age. The deceased was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, fought at Briar Creek and Guilford Court House, was taken prisoner, and for several years kept on board a prison ship. ~~~March 20, 1856 In the parsonage of Sampson circuit on the 5th inst. the wife of Rev. Joseph B. Martin of the N. C. Conference in the 25th year of her age. ~~~March 27, 1856 In Mississippi, on the 19th day of February, of pneumonia, Joseph Young, late a highly respected citizen of Guilford, N. C. At Albright's Hotel, in this place, the 20th inst. Geo. W. Climer, of this county. The deceased had just returned from Mississippi, whither he had been called to attend the sick bed of a brother-in-law, Jos. Young, who died before he reached him. Somewhere on the route Mr. Climer caught measles, got as far as this town on his way home, where he breathed his last as above. He was a good citizen, and bore the character of an humble Christian. In Nasemond county, Va., on the 13th Feb., Mrs. Clarrisea Rawls, at the advanced age of about 95 years. She possessed a remarkable constitution, having never been sick until a short time before her death. Naturally of a kind and benevolent disposition, she won the esteem of all who knew her; and with an active mind and retentive memory, she could relate with great accuracy the occurrences of nearly a century. Within her recollection our country has shaken off the shackles of British oppression and risen to tis present state of greatness. She has seen the friends of her youth all fade and fall around her, and the most of the associates of her mature years have long since passed away from earth. In Nasemond county, Va., on the 1st inst. in the 23rd year of her age, Miss Sarah M., daughter of Edward H. and Clarrisea Darden. Her friends, who were present in her dying moments, say they never saw any Christian seem more happy and look so angelic. She anxiously waited to be borne of angels' wings to her blissful home in heaven. The family cirlce have lost one of its most precious jewels, the church one of its best members, and society one of its brightest ornaments. But whilst she is taken from the family circle here, she constitutes one of the family in heaven, and she has left the church militant she has joined the church triumphant. She has let many friends who deeply lament her loss. ~~~April 25, 1856 In this place, of Pneumonia, on Tuesday 22nd inst. W. J. B. Gillaspie, aged 38 years. In Thomasville, Davidson county, of consumption on Tuesday 22nd, inst., Miss Louisa Simmons, aged about 15 years. In Chapel Hill, on the 13th inst., Mrs. Sarah G. Burkhead, consort of Rev. L. S. Burkhead, in the 18th year of her life. ~~~May 1, 1856 Sudden Death: The Memphis Ten. Bulletin of April 19 gives and account of the sudden death of Mr. Alfred Randoll, of Stanly County, N. C. Mr. R., in stepping from the Steamboat fell and broke his neck. He had paid a visit to Arkansas for the purpose of selecting a farm, and was we understand, having selected a location, it was his intention to bring his family, which a large one, to that State, and there make a permanent residence. ~~~May 8, 1856 Miss Mary Burwell, a highly accomplished young lade, only 17 years of age, daughter of the Rev. Mr. Burwell, of Hillsboro, N. C. died on board the steamer Jamestown on Sunday 27th ult. While on her way home. She had visited New York for the purpose of perfecting her musical education, but about eight weeks ago was attacked by a disease with proved to be erysipleas. After her hoping for the best, the worst fears began to be realized, and accompanied by both her parents, she left New York in the expectation, which proved alas, in vain, of reaching home and breathing her last there. Her remains were placed on the cars, to be conveyed to their final resting place in North Carolina. Herald. ~~~May 29, 1856 On the 16th inst., at the residence of her Father, in Granville County, N.C., Margaret Elizabeth Webb Royster, dear and only daughter of Capt. Marcus D. and Fanny Royster-Aged eleven years and nine months. Beautiful from infancy, few of her age ever attain to such loveliness of mind and character as the subject of this notice, combining as she did qualities which rendered her an attractive companion of youth and mature age. She was the light and joy of her home; but the light of that home is gone out; the joy of it departed; no more will that gentle voice and light foot-step, fall upon the ear and gladden the heart's that cherished her so fondly. Sweet flower, thou are snatched from the rude storms of earth, to bloom unfadingly in the Paradise above: but Maggie, thy fragrance still lingers here, and affection will enshrine the, as a green spot on memory's waste! Meekly little Margaret bore the trials of her lingering illness, exhibiting at all times the tenderest solicitude for the comfort and welfare of all around her, and when she could no longer look and love, her gentle Spirit passed to its resting-place without a struggle. May he who sent the stroke heal the wound, and comfort the hearts left desolate with the sweet hope of re-union, enabling them to resign their tender Lamb to the bosom of Him who has said, "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."--- From adverse blasts and lowering stroms, Her favoured soul he bore, And with you bright angelic forms, She lives to die no more. ~~~June 19, 1856 In this place on the 10th inst., Lillia, infant daughter of J. F. and Catharine C. Jollee. Rest, sweet baby, rest In thy Saviour's love; Thou art forever blest In realms of bliss above. Suddenly, at Franklinsville, Randolph county, on Sunday 8th inst., Mr. Philip Horney, aged 64 years. The deceased had been for twenty years an exemplary member of M. E. Church. In Hallifax county, on Tuesday night last, Mrs. Elizabeth Burton, consort of Rev. R. O. Burton, and daughter of Col. Andrew Joyner. ~~~July 24, 1856 In this town on Saturday the 19th inst., very suddenly, Mr. William H. Marsh, aged about 26 years. Mr. Marsh was born in the county of Randolph in this State, and had received the benefits of a collegiate education at the University of North Carolina, and was actively engaged at the time of his death in the business of a Commission Merchant in our town, which he had chosen as the place of his residence about three years since.-Wil. Herald. ~~~July 31, 1856 At Elliots Mills, Maryland, on March 28th inst. Miss Mary A. Adams, daughter of Peter and Sarah Adams of this place. ~~~August 7, 1856 At West Green, four miles west of Greensboro, Jno. Bartlet, youngest son of Mr. D. M. Springs, aged two months. ~~~October 23, 1856 In this County, on Friday 17th inst., Wm. McKnight, aged about 40. Died at Sandy Grove, Chatham County on the 5th inst. Wm. Albright, aged 65 years. Mr. Albright had served for many years in the Senate of our State Legislature, where he sustained a high reputation for sterling talents, patriotic, conservative princile, and unbending integrity. He was universally beloved, and was the friend, the counselor and arbitrator of his neighbors. A blow has fallen heavily on many hearts. He was an humble, devoted Christian, and departed this life with that perfect faith and resignation which supports the follower of Christ in the trying hour of death, and with a full assurance of realizing the promise made by the Saviour to the pure in heart. By the death of Mr. Albright one of the strong pillars of the Temperance temple in this State is broken. He has doubtless done more, by precept, example and earnest effort for the cause, than any other man in his county. His warning voice is hushed forever-but though dead, his example lives after him, and will stand as a beacon light and guiding star to all who desire to emulate the character of great and good men. In Forsythe County, on the 10th inst., Mrs. Sarah Hasten, aged 107 years. ~~~November 6, 1856 In this town, Wednesday 29th ult., Gregory, only son of Rev. N. H. D. and Mary J. Wilson, aged two years and one day. ~~~November 13, 1856 In Patrick County, Va. on Wednesday, the 5th inst., Rev. W. W. Nesbitt of the North Carolina Conference. ~~~December 11, 1856 In this county, on the 25th ult., after an illness of six days, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, wife of Rev. John Moore, dec. She was in her 69th year, and had been attached to the M. P. Church for many years; had walked orderly before God, and has doubtless gone to her home in heaven. She has left several children and many devoted friends to mourn over their loss. ~~~December 18, 1856 In Guilford county, on the 4th inst., Rev. Thomas Jones, aged 44 years. The deceased was a member of the M. E. Conference, and leaves two disconsolate children, who are now bereaved of both Father and Mother. Miss R. R. Frost died in Mocksville on the 23rd ult. She graduated with the first honor in Greensboro' F. College, and was a successful and very useful teacher. She was a member of the Methodist E. Church, and was devotedly pious. Her end was peace: she requested her friends not to grieve, and expressed strong confidence that she was going home to Heaven. ______________________________________________________________________ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Wayne Dunn - Hwdandphd@aol.com ______________________________________________________________________