Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Belote, James L  July 3, 1867
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The Norfolk Virginian 13 July 1867

James L. Belote departed this life on the 3rd instant, after a lingering and pa
painful illness, in the 58th year of his age, leaving a wife, eight children, fi
five grand-children, and numerous relatives and friends to mourn for their ir
irreparable loss. Did I say mourn? Indeed, they have reason to mourn, for as a hu
husband he was everything that a doting wife could desire; as a parent he was in
indulgent even to a fault; as a friend he was true and constant, yes, fulfilled ev
every station with manliness and dignity. His last moments were truly af
affecting. When asked if he knew he was dying, he replied: “I am sensible of my co
condition.” He then called his lovely family around him, bade them an af
affectionate farewell, and said: “I am dying, I have done my duty and I die in pe
peace.” His spirit then took flight and returned to God who gave it.
In early life Mr. Belote was deprived of the advantages of a classical e
education, but he appreciated those advantages from its loss, and possessing a l
large share of good common sense, with an indomitable energy, he brought all h
his mental and physical power into requisition, and hence his great success. He h
has left us, and the city of Norfolk has lost one of its most worthy and useful c
citizens. Farewell, dear friend. Peace to thy ashes.


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