Robeson County NcArchives Obituaries.....Townsend, Rev. Jackson 1892
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Raleigh Christian Advocate, Wed March 9, 1892
REV. JACKSON TOWNSEND

TOWNSEND. – Rev. Jackson Townsend died at his home in Robeson Co.,
Jan. the 10th.  The funeral services were conducted by the writer in
Asbury church, of which he had long been an official member, on
Tuesday, Jan. 11th.  He was born Dec. 11th, 1822, and had just entered
his 71st year.

   He was converted when a boy and joined the Methodist Church, and
for over fifty years he has been a faithful servant of God.

   He served three years in the Confederate army as a private soldier
in the company commanded by Capt. Moore, an honored and useful member
of Asbury Church now.  He was a true and brave soldier, and was once
severely wounded.

   March 21st, 1850, he was married to Miss S. J. Thompson.  She died
May 17th, 1877.  In June 1878 he married Miss S. M. Olive, who
survives him.  I think it was in 1866 he was licensed to preach, and
up to two years ago he has been a very useful local preacher.  Not
strong in voice, but persuasive in manner, he preached the Gospel all
over this country, and many will rise up and call him blessed “in that
day.”

   He was not “slothful in business,” but made all things move in the
line of success which he managed.

   Quiet and meek and gentle in spirit, hence a good father, husband,
friend and neighbor.

   During my acquaintance with him his health was poor, and at times
his suffering great.  He bore all with patience, and murmured not.  He
was with God in joy or sorrow and whichever came it was to him just
and good and he was the same submissive servant of Him who loved him.
Not long ago he lost a precious son, and I shall not soon forget how
he spoke to me of the sweet comfort his Saviour was.  And now he is
not, for God has taken him.

   And our fathers, where are they?

   He leaves eleven children to mourn his death.  One son is an
honored and useful member of W. N. C. Conference, Rev. F. L. Townsend.
Truly they have lost a father, friend.  May God bless the wife and all
his children and guide each of you until you reach our Father’s House
across whose threshold no shadows ever fall.

 N. M. Jurney.



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