OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 79 *********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 01 : Issue 79 Today's Topics: #1 Hester Genealogy by M. Hester, 175 ["Ralph W. Cokonougher" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: Subject: Hester Genealogy by M. Hester, 1752-1905, pp 140-146. Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Pages (140) through (146). "HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE DESCENDENTS OF JOHN LAWRENCE HESTER AND GODFREY STOUGH. 1752 - 1905." Compiled by Martin M. Hester in 1905 at Norwalk, Ohio. **************** In the Texas Baptist Standard, a short time subsequent to his death, the following appeared: "Dr. W. A. McCoy, who died at his home in this city, on the 25th inst., was a nephew of the late Col. John C. McCoy, of this city. He was a man of unsullied honor, and of most magnanimous impulses; a man devoted to his profession; a most conscientious and faithful physician, whose whole professional life was devoted more to the relief of suffering humanity, than to any personal or financial gain. He was especially kind and generous to the poor and needy, and never hesitated to give them his faithful service, regardless of any hope of reward, other than the consciousness of the discharge of duty. He was a Christian gentleman, in the highest sense of that term, and would sacrifice his life for a friend. He was a devoted husband, an indulgent father, an affectionate, loving and lovable brother. There survive him, his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy, and his two sons, Earl E. and Lewis B. McCoy; his little daughter, Miss Lucile; his brother, John M. McCoy; sister, Mrs. Henrietta J. Taggart; and his nieces Mrs. Cora M. Scott and Mrs. Laura G. Eldridge, and nephew, Geo. K. Taggart." His home was a musical conservatory, where friends and neighbors often gathered for an evening's entertainment. His children were musicians and some of them very skillful, but none could surpass him in the skillful touch of the flute. No harp of Aeolian could send forth softer, sweeter or more charming strains of music, than those which flowed from his flute. With his professional brethren, he ranked among the first. At a meeting of the local representatives of the medical profession of Dallas, immediately after his demise, of which Dr. J. M. Pace was president, and Dr. C. M. Rosser was secretary, the following resolutions were adopted: "Resolved, That in the death of Dr. W. A. McCoy, the community in which he was so long a resident, has sustained the loss of a worthy and upright citizen, the profession to which he was unceasingly devoted, a conscientious and capable member, and the people composing his patronage an ever faithful friend. Page (140). **************************** "In his life he exemplified in an unostentatious way, those qualities of head and heart characteristic of modest purity, and untiring usefulness. Toward his family and friends, both lay and professional, he was always courteous and considerate, and no call of distress ever failed to engage his sympathetic service. "Resolved, second, that we communicate these resolutions to the bereaved family, in whose sorrow we sincerely join." He was a man devoted to his profession, because he loved it, and dearly loved to give relief to suffering humanity. He was never known to decline a call of suffering, regardless of risk or personal danger or hope of reward. Duty, not consequences, was the prime consideration, and to his conception of this, he bent all his energies, sacrificing comfort, health, and life itself. A few evenings before his death, this patient but intense sufferer, called his little family about him, and said, "Now let us have a little prayer meeting all to ourselves," and he joined in with them in their earnest heart-broken appeal to the great Father, in this, their time of great trouble. He talked to each, giving loving tender advice, and expressed entire submission to the will of God. Not long after, he quietly, peacefully, and without a struggle passed into eternal sleep. The funeral services were held in the Washington Avenue Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Hamilton and Rev. Mr. Hall, in the presence of a large audience. The Rev. Dr. Hamilton, after reading Hebrews 12:5-9, and 1 Thess. 4:13-18, remarked as follows: "There is no ground of authority for the manner in which men generally view the death of a Christian. The Bible calls it 'sleep' rather than anything else. Lazarus had died, and of the situation, Jesus, our Savior, said 'Lazarus sleepeth,' and thereupon He went that He might awaken Lazarus out of sleep. Death is not annihilation; neither is it an unconsciousness, but it is a condition as peaceful, as restful, as sweet as sleep. 'I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep,' is the way the Spirit has it in the Text. Page (141). ************************** "Believing, as we do, in an omniscient Father, who works according to the Laws of Love, how can we view this scene today, as a calamity? 'All things work together for good' is the unfailing promise, to them who love God, and who are the 'called' according to His promise. Of course we could have willed it differently, perhaps. Indeed, we would have, no doubt, spared the wife the knowledge of a widow's grief, and the children the sorrow of an orphan head. But would that have been best? Verily not. 'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways, My ways, saith the Lord.' Beloved, we ought to be grateful that we have an everlasting God, Who does these things just right. Our ways would be blunders, we would be constantly making mistakes; but God knows best and does best, as He works after the counsel of His own will. "Notice the Text says: 'I would not have you ignorant,' and after explaining, it says; 'Comfort one another with these words.' The subject matter is the coming of our Savior, in Person, for His blessed dead. While 'we know not the day nor the hour,' yet the expectancy is comforting. He may come today; yea even before we shall arrive at the grave of our brother, our procession may be stopped suddenly by the Voice from Heaven, and this dead body may arise to meet the Lord in the air, while we too, not dying, but changed 'in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye' may be caught up together, to meet the Lord. Oh, blessed comforting thought, the Lord shall return, we know not when; the dead shall not therefore remain asleep forever. 'Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when He will return from the wedding. Be ye therefore ready also; for the Son of man cometh at an hour when you think not' (Luke 12:36-40). And because our Lord, 'this same Jesus' will come, and may come any day, any hour. Comfort one another with these words.' "May the Grace of God be with you all." The Rev. Mr. Hall spoke as follows: "Whether from force of habit or some other cause, the death of each loved one and friend, has brought to my mind and enforced some word of scripture. Today as I have Page (142). ***************************** thought of our friend and brother, Dr. W. A. McCoy, these words have sounded and echoed in my heart: "'For he was a good man' (Acts 11:24). "Few statements are to be accepted without a qualifying clause, and the use of these words at this time needs such qualification. "Dr. McCoy was not a good man by nature. None are by nature good, for by nature we are all 'the children of wrath even as others.' He was not a good man in the sense that God's holy law would declare him blameless, 'As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one.' He was not a good man in his own opinion. No doubt these lips which are today still and mute, have often spoken to God, the heartfelt confession of sin, and asked for pardon through the savior's atoning blood. "He was a good man because God made him so. In the days of his young manhood he yielded himself to the Son of God, Who loved him and died for him. The graces of life and traits of character that we so much loved and admired in him, were wrought by the Spirit of God. Viewed in the light of the life he lived among his fellows, brethren and loved ones, 'He was a good man.' "The purpose and plan of God is for the creation and development of character, and I think it cannot be contrary to his will, that we pause to consider that in which he delights. "Our brother's goodness was manifest in every relation of life. He was one of the first men with whom I became acquainted when I came to Dallas, nearly thirteen years ago. We met on the broad field of a common humanity, neither of us knowing the creed or belief of the other, yet the greeting was so cordial, his neighborly kindness so sincere, that I then recognized him as a good man, and the opinion has never needed to be revised. "Many no doubt could speak of a like experience with him. As a physician, he was a good man. I speak not of professional qualifications, but of his moral worth. Often on going to some home of poverty, where a child, or mother, or father lanquished in disease and pain, I have found that this good doctor had gone before me, and ministered faithfully without Page (143). *************************** remuneration or hope of earthly reward. How much was he like the Master, 'Who went about doing good." O my brethren, Christian physicians, there is nothing more glorious or Christian-like than a good doctor with the love of Jesus in his heart, ministering to the needy and suffering. "As a Christian in his church, our brother was a good man. His voice was seldom heard, and his heart experiences could only be known by intimate acquaintance. The deepest feelings are not always visible on the surface. Christian life is not moulded, but grown, therefore it presents a variety of types. Our brother was a timid man. It was not the timidity of weakness, but the love that 'Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own.' He sought no honor for himself, but delighted to honor others. His life was an open book, and whoever heard of word or act of his that would bring reproach upon the cause of Christ. One scene is fixed on my memory never to be forgotten. He held my hands to speak concerning the salvation of his sons - a few broken sentences, then he turned away unable to finish. It was the unwritten, unspoken language of the heart revealing a good man. "In the home with those who knew him best, our brother's goodness was realized and appreciated. How he loved his home. What purity, tenderness, patience and loyalty characterized that home life. It was there that his deep piety and earnest religious life was revealed. In his home he was a good man. "Standing here in the midst of his friends, brethren and sisters, I say what was true of him in life, he was a good man. You his sons remember that the richest legacy ever left to a son is the legacy of being able to know and say, 'My father was a good man.' And to you, his daughter, frame with your heart's love, and hang on the wall of memory, 'My father was a good man.' To this sorrowing wife what a comfort to know he was a good man. "If we would so live as he lived, we must be found walking in the steps of his Master and ours." As the dear departed had a few days before requested his son Earl to render on this occasion the sacred song, "Saved by Grace," Rev. Mr. Hall now called the dear boy's attention to his father's request, who in deep emotion then hesitatingly Page (144). *************************** arose and in the most touching strains rendered this favorite song of his father, dropping his violin at the close, in a flood of tears. The impression on the large audience was singularly profound. We now follow the sacred remains to Oakland Cemetery near the city of Dallas, and there tenderly and affectionately, laid them away, beneath a cover of flowers until "resurrection morn." "Sleep sweetly, tender heart, in peace Sleep, holy spirit, blessed soul." - Tennyson. Children of Dr. W. A. and Elizabeth (McClain) McCoy, being the fifth generation, are: 488. EARL E., b. December 6, 1885. 489. LEWIS B., b. October 26, 1886. 490. LUCILLE, b. September 6, 1892. No. 157. Descendants of David Matthias and Sarah Ann (Young) Hester, being the fifth and sixth generations, are: 491. JAMES MILTON, b. December 24, 1867; d. Oct. 2, 1876. 492. ELLA CHRISTINA, b. November 20, 1869; m. Perry Rogers, farmer, of Salem, Ill., November 20, 1896. Children: 493. ROSE LILLIAN, b. February 17, 1898; d. February 20, 1898. 494. MERLE HESTER, b. February 14, 1899; d. June 25, 1899. 495. NELLIE LOUISE, b. June 13, 1901. 496. SCOTT OWEN, b. February 14, 1872; d. December 1, 1889. 497. ROSE EFFIE KNIGHT, b. July 11, 1875; m. William S. Gaines, farmer, of Salem, Ill., December 25, 1902. Child: 498. DAVID MILTON, b. December 16, 1903. 499. MATTHEW PAYNE, b. August 4, 1878; m. Pearl D. Hopkins, March 18, 1903, farmer, of Salem, Ill. 500. CHARLES WILLIAM, b. October 22, 1881. 501. DAISY EDYTHE, b. January 18, 1884. Page (145). *************************** 502. DAVID FRANKLIN, b. November 4, 1886; d. September 21, 1897. No. 158. Descendants of Mark and Julia Ann (Hester) Young, being the fifth and sixth generations, are: 503. MILTON PAYNE, b. July 25, 1866; m. Mamie Maria Richards, December 20, 1889. Children are: 504. CLYDE LEROY, b. October 15, 1889. 505. BLANCHE, b. June 15, 1892. 506. LYLA, b. August 8, 1894. 507. GORDON MARK, b. November 18, 1897. No. 159. Descendants of William Addison and Mary Jane (Harper) Hester, being the fifth and sixth generations, are: 508. ORA DELL, b. January 25, 1870; m. William Ford, a painter, of Centralia, Ill. June 3, 1889. Children are: 509. GERTRUDE, b. March 24, 1890; d. March 24, 1890. 510. INEZ MAUD, b. June 8, 1891. 511. SARAH MABEL, b. August 16, 1882. 512. INEZ MAUD, b. January 8, 1885; m. William Sides, farmer, of Mt. Vernon, Ill., August 5, 1902. No. 160. Descendants of John Coombs and Jennie (Brock) Hester, being the fifth and sixth generations, are: 513. CORA, b. June 4, 1870; m. John Thieband, tinner, of Cherryvale, Kan., April 29, 1896. Children are: 514. JENNIE, b. May 21, 1897. 515. PEARL, b. February 6, 1899. 516. PEARL, b. September 27, 1872; m. Dean Wagner, farmer, of Montgomery county, Kan., December 22, 1895. Children are: 517. HOBART, b. November 28, 1896. 518. HAROLD, b. October 22, 1899. 519. MARY, b. August 6, 1902. 520. CHRISTINA, b. June 13, 1875; d. August 31, 1875. 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