Lincoln County NcArchives Obituaries.....Wilfong, John, Sr.  June 18, 1838
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June 29, 1838  Charlotte Journal
   DIED, very suddenly, in Lincoln County, on the 18th inst., MR. JOHN 
WILFONG, SR., aged 76 years. On the morning of the 18th the deceased left home 
with the intention of going to the Springs, distant 14 miles from his 
residence. After having proceeded about five miles from home, he was seen by 
some of his neighbors. Several hours subsequent to this time, the horse was 
observed tied in the woods three miles from his home, and upon search being 
made, he was found lying in the woods, in a state of insensibility. Every 
means were used by his neighbors, who were immediately called together, to 
afford relief, but without effect, he died shortly after. It is supposed that 
finding himself unable to reach the Springs, he resolved to return home, and 
that his strength failing him, he had stopped in hopes that a short rest might 
enable him to proceed.
   The deceased, was a Soldier of the Revolution, at the Battle of King's 
Mountain, where he was dangerously wounded. He was actively engaged, as well, 
at several other engagements. He was an Elector from this district at the last 
Presidential contest.
   For standing, respectability, true worth and integrity, the deceased 
requires enconomisms of no one. -- Lincoln Republican

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