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Public Ledger
Tuesday, February 18, 1890
A Very Sad Accident.
A very sad accident resulting in the death of a little four-year-old son of, Mr. Joe Baskett,
occurred at his place near town Tuesday afternoon. The little fellow had gone with his grandfather Mr. J. M. Baskett into the woods near the house where
hands were at work clearing new ground. In felling a tree it struck the little boy on the head and crushed the skull, killing him instantly. It was a very
sad calamity and has cast a gloom over the family---The Gold Leaf
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Oxford Public Ledger
January 3, 1912
Death of Former Granville Man.
The Durham Sun Says: Mr. W. R. Beasley, (Known in Granville as “Rip” Beasley) the father of Messrs. W. M. and M. F. Beasley, of this city, died on Monday
morning in Kinston after a lingering illness of several weeks, aged 74. Mr. Beasley was born in Granville County, June 13, 1837. He served 4 years in the
Confederate army and in 1895 located in Durham. During his residence here he conducted the Central Hotel, leaving Durham in 1903. He was engaged in
merchandise and milling at and near Oxford for years, leaving that place in 1899 going to the State of Florida. Mr. Beasley was well known and leaves a host
of friends to mourn his lost. Surviving him are six sons and four daughters.
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The Public Ledger
Thursday, September 21, 1899
Sudden Death.
At 7 o’clock yesterday morning death unexpectedly claimed a well known carpenter, who has been a resident here for twenty years.
As old man C. Bennett, over whose head more than sixty winter had passed, was preparing to go to his work, he was suddenly stricken with a heart affection,
and passed into the great beyond.
He was a confederate veteran, having served as a good soldier in the Granville Grays throughout the war.
He leaves eight children, the youngest being a boy some ten or twelve years old.
The interment will take place at Hester, Granville county, today, in the family burying ground.---Durham Herald 19th---
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, August 10, 1886
Death Of Mr. William Blackwell.
On Sunday morning, Mr. William Blackwell, of Oak Hill township, departed this life, in the fifty seventh year of his age While very young the deceased made
a profession of religion, and for nearly a half century he had been noted for his faith, his seal and his earnestness as a Christian. Since the organization
of the Mountain Creek Missionary Baptist church in 1863 there has been no more usefulness and important member of that religious body, though he joined the
Baptist Communion many years prior to that time. n exhortation, in prayer and in song he was specially gifted and he used these gifts and grace to the honor
and glory of God as few men did. He was always ready for the Master’s service. We believe that he was the worthy instrument in the hands of God bringing
many sinners to repentance. Only a few days before his death he was at the Baptist church at Sassafras Fork assisting Rev. Mr. Stradley in a protracted meet
there, when he was called home on account of sickness.
During the latter years of his life he was under much bodily affliction, on account of rheumatism, which distorted his body and made his carriage
very defective. In all these physical troubles we never heard of a complaint from him. Whether in prosperity or in adversity, in sickness or in
health he was always the same true man of God. His station in life was plain, and his means limited. A loving wife and three affectionate children
mourn their loss. Though not possessing a large estate in this world’s goods, yet he has left behind a good name and rich legacy he price of which
can not be estimated, being far above all the power and all the honor this earth can give. We feel justified in saying with his abundant entrance
in the Kingdom of God he was greeted with the comforting words, “well done thou good and faithful servant, enter then into the joy of thy Lord.”
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, May 28, 1903
A Lovely Woman Gone.
Ellie Blalock Mangum, wife of Irwin Mangum, and daughter of Millington and Jane D. Blalock, died at the home of her husband at Tar river station, Granville
county on the afternoon of May 19, 1903, aged 26 next June. She suffered greatly of a complication of diseases for about four weeks. She was so young and
such a picture health and beauty no one thought of her dying until she was near the end. Her husband and the family on both sides were all attention,
sympathy and help. It was a beautiful picture of the most thoughtful and unselfish devotion lovingly bestowed upon one of earth’s purest and brightest
jewel’s. It was so hard to give her up! Greater mourning and trouble has rarely ever been witnessed. Her eighteen months married life was a benediction and
blessing to her home and community. Her winning ways, her cheerful spirit, her worthy example, and personal purity and loveliness, will long speak for God
and humanity. Her life is not ended. It was short and beautiful but it was well-rounded and complete, ---“ a finished course” with the brightest, prospects
for a crowd of righteousness. In childhood she was baptized into the fellowship of Mt. Zion church, and in its beautiful cemetery loving hand tenderly put
to rest the dear sleeping damsel. Her grave was literally covered with evergreens and flowers, fit emblems of a beautiful life and a fragrant memory.
The pall and flower bearers were her neighbors and the friends of her youth, Dr. E. B. Meadows,, Jas. R. Powell, Ira Howard, Linnie Smith, Ed Clements, Roy
M. Currin, Arch McFarland, W. C. Currin, S. H. Jones, Whit Howard, N. J. Jones, Herb Tillotson, and Chas. Mangum. The family had the sympathy and tears of a
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, May 21, 1903
Death Of Mrs. Irvin Mangum
It is with regret that we have to chronicle the death of Mrs. Irwin Mangum.(nee Miss Ellie Blalock) which occurred at her home at Tar River on Tuesday
afternoon at 5 o’clock. Mrs. Mangum was a daughter of Milton Blalock, of Culbreth, and a sister of Rev. Jos. Blalock , Messrs. W. H., F. B., Arch and Jno.
Blalock and also Mrs. J. F. Meadows, Mrs. Titus Currin and Mrs. J. C. Howard.
Mrs. Mangum had been ill for about three weeks and the end came not altogether unexpected. Her death comes with special sadness to her people and friends,
as she had been married only 2 years, and it seemed she had promised for many years of happiness to her husband and friends, but alas! she was cut down in
the prime of young womanhood by that dead destroyer --death. At the time of her death Mrs. Mangum was about 24 years of age.
She was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church and member of the Baptist church and left behind her the influence of a sincere and pious
Christian. So that with the sadness that comes to her comforting thought that all is well with her now, and also the thought of a blesses influence which
comes from a life well spent.
The burial took place this Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Zion church near the home of her childhood and was conducted by Dr. R. H. Marsh. A large number of
friends from Oxford and different sections of the county were present to witness the last sad and rites.
To her sorrowing young husband family and friends the editor wishes to extend his sincere sympathies. May they be comforted in this sad hour of a affliction
by Him who shares with us our deepest sorrows and who weeps with those who weep. And may the influence of her exemplary life be a source of help and comfort
to her loved ones.
“There is no death; what seems so is transition, The stars go down to rise again, And shine upon some fairer shore.”
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Public Ledger
Thursday,
November 10, 1898
Death
of Mrs. R. B. Blalock
Died
at her home in Person County October 29th, 1898, in the
Fiftieth year of her age, Mrs. R. B. Blalock. She was the daughter of
William Ragland, of Granville. She was born and raised in Granville,
near Hester church, which she joined about thirty years ago and a
member for more than fifteen years, having then moved her membership
to the Primitive Baptist, where she was a devoted member till her
death.
She
leaves a husband and four children, with brothers and sisters to mourn
her loss. She was a devoted wife, and mother, and a kind neighbor, but
our loss is her eternal gain. The Lord knoweth best. “ The lord
giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the
Lord.”--------
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Oxford
Public Ledger
Friday, March 9, 1906
Death
of Mr. W. H. Blalock
The
many friends of Mr.
W. H. Blalock
in
Granville and elsewhere will read of his death with sorrow, which
occurred Tuesday morning about 3 o’clock at his home near Culbreth.
His health was not good for more than a year, but three weeks ago he
was taken sick and continued to grow worse until death ended his
suffering. Mr. Blalock was in the 35th year of his age, and
son of Mr. And Mrs. Milton Blalock, of Culbreth and brother of Frank
Blalock and Mrs. J. F. Meadows, of Oxford, and Mrs. J. C. Howard of
Stem. He was well and favorably to known in Oxford as he resided here
a number of years and was book keeper for Mr. Z. W. Lyon of the
Johnson Warehouse, and was greatly esteemed by all classes of our
people. In early manhood he professed faith in Christ and joined
Mt. Zion Baptist Church and lived a pious Christian life and his
spirit is now a dweller in the upper and Better Kingdom. He was an
affectionate husband and father, devoted son and brother and kind
neighbor.
His
death is deeply mourned by his loved ones, to all of whom the editor
extends deepest sympathy, and especially to his grief stricken wife
and 4 little children.
The
funeral and burial took place Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist
Church at Berea and largely attended by sympathizing friends. Dr. R.
H. Marsh preached the funeral and the services at the grave were
conducted by Oxford Lodge Woodman of the World of which he was an
honorable member, and were of a solemn character.
The
pallbearers were: Messrs. E. N. Clement, N J. Jones, J. T. Daniel, W.
Z. Mitchell, B. R. Royster, John Haskins, J. F. White, and Dr. C. D. Fort, with Council & Upchurch Undertakers.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, March 4, 1882
Death of Rufus Bobbitt.
We are pained to make the announcement of the sudden death of this gentleman, which took place at is residence in Brassfield Township on Saturday night
last. He died suddenly while seated at the supper table in the act of taking his meal. Several brothers of the deceased have passed away by death almost
sudden. Mr. Bobbitt was about 52 years of age, and a member if the Methodist Church. He was one of Granville’s best and most useful citizens, merchant,
manufacturer and farmer. He leaves two accomplished daughters and four sons who have been well raised and well educated to do honor to his name; among them
Mr. W. A. Bobbitt, of our place. He was a devoted father and kind neighbor. It is indeed a loss as it is a warning to any community when such a man is thus
called suddenly away. We trust he rests well.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, January 13, 1889
Death of W. A. Bobbitt.
Last Tuesday, while this gentleman was attending to some court business in the office of Mr. N. B. Cannady, he was stricken down with heart disease. Medical
assistance was at once summoned, and Mr. Bobbitt rallied and was apparently out of danger. However, Dr. Young remained with him all night, about 6 o’clock
Wednesday morning Mr. B. had a second attack, and died in a few seconds.
The deceased was about 64 years of age, a consistent member of the Methodist church, and a man of more than ordinary force of character and influence. His
large family have the heartfelt sympathy of the people of the county.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, February 25, 1910
Mr. Jasper Newton Bowling, was born February 6th 1860, and died in Oxford, NC.,February 16th 1910, in the 50th year of his age.
Brother Bowling leaves a devoted wife, and two loving children; two sisters, and three brothers.
Brother Bowling, was a quiet, good citizen; an obliging neighbor, a faithful husband, an affectionate father, a loyal member of Knott’s Grove Baptist
Church, where his body now rests in the New Church cemetery.
His religion gave him joy and comfort in life, and made his last hours bright, and happy. His death was triumphant. He went rejoicing home to heaven. He is
happy with Jesus, and loved ones on the other shore. May his loved ones left here, meet him there.—J. A. S.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Saturday, March 2, 1912
Death Of A Good Woman.
Miss Bettie Boyd died at her home near Adoniram, February 21, 1912.
She was taken sick Wednesday morning and lived only a few hours. She was 53 years old, and has been a member of Grassy Creek Baptist church for many years.
She was gone to meet her two sisters who has gone to the great beyond. In less than six weeks she is the third family member to die.
The funeral services were conducted at the grave by Mr. J. w. Winston and was laid to rest in the family burying ground near her home. She leaves a host of
friends and relatives to mourn her loss.
A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in her home, Which can never be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, The
boon which his love had given, and though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in heaven. –A FRIEND.
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Oxford Public Ledger
(Frances B. Hayes Books)
January 31, 1939
Miss Hallie Boyd Buried on Sunday
Granville Woman Succumbs At Duke Hospital After Long Illness
Miss Hallie Boyd, 38 year old Granville woman died Friday morning in Duke hospital after several weeks illness. The funeral was held from the funeral chapel
of Upchurch and Currin on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. E. G. Usry in charge. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
Miss Boyd had been a patient at Duke Hospital for 30 days and death was not unexpected by the members of the family.
Surviving are two brothers, Walter, with whom she made her home with near Tar River, and Ollie Boyd, and four sisters, Mrs. Hunter Clayton of Louisburg,
Mrs. Nellie Mangum of Zebulon, Mrs. Effie Cole of Oxford and Miss Bessie Boyd of Fayetteville.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, August 24, 1906
Gathered Home.
Died August 6th, 1906, at the resident of her son, Mr. R. W. Boyd, of Oxford, Mrs. Harriett Boyd, wife of Mr. James H. Boyd, aged 57 years. Yes, she has
passed over the river and is sweetly resting. She leaves a loving and true husband, five children, three brothers and four sisters to mourn her death,
besides a host of friends. She endured her sickness with Christian fortitude, knowing there are no errors in the great eternal. She was more like a mother
to the writer than a friend, ever ready to act a mothers part towards her, yes she as laid aside her weary warm body, and is now resting her once aching
head upon her Saviors breast. She passed away like a gentle breath, and winged her way to the Heavenly gate. Her tolls are ended and glory won. No sacrifice
she could make was too great for the welfare of her devoted husband, and children, who during her sickness stood by gratifying all her wishes and doing
every kindness that would add to her comfort. My heart goes out in deep sympathy for her faithful and untiring husband and children.
Gladly would I lesson their sorrow but alas! I can only pray to Him who has seen fit to send the blow upon them, to comfort and bless them in this
their great bereavement. She has added one more link to that beautiful chain of loved ones gone before, Oh! may it be the means of drawing those loved
ones she has left behind that they too may link in until the chain is complete. Dear friends let us fix our hearts on Christ, and still the troubles
of our souls. When God says “Let not your hearts be troubled” It means something, the consoling words of God will cheer a soul in the bitterest hours.
The burial services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Stradley after which she was laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery there to await the resurrection of the just. She is not dead, but
only sleeping. “ She knows no sorrow now, She’ll shed no tears; No graves are made in Heaven Through all God’s years, She’ll walk with Christ in white,
She’ll die no more, On that blest shore.---P. R.
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Oxford Public Ledger
May 20, 1949
Funeral services for college Street Resident Conducted Wednesday Afternoon.
Mrs. James S. Bradsher died in her sleep at the Bradsher home on College Street early Tuesday morning. Death, ascribed to heart disease was unexpected as
Mrs. Bradsher had been up and about her usual duties the day before.
The funeral services was conducted at the residence at 2:30 Wednesday by Dr. S. A. Maxwell, pastor of the Oxford Methodist Church and the Rev. J. L. Smith.
Burial was in Birchwood Cemetery, Roxboro.
A member of the Methodist Church, Mrs. Bradsher was born in Chatham county, a daughter of the late Joseph Thompson and his wife, who had been Mary Stedman
of Pittsboro. She had resided in Oxford for 55 years.
Surviving Mrs. Bradsher are her husband, five sons, J. T. Bradsher of Milton, Dr. James S. Bradsher of Stovall, F. S. Bradsher of old Fort, R. S, Bradsher
of Oxford, and Preston Bradsher of the United States Army; two daughters, Miss Katherine Bradsher of the home, and Mrs. R. F. Borum of Mebane and a sister,
Miss Mary Thompson of Oxford.
The sons served as the active pallbearers.
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Frances
B. Hayes' Books- N& O (News & Observer?)
October
19, 1897
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Mrs.
Walter T. Braswell
Rocky
Mount—funeral services for Mrs. Walter T. Braswell, 61, of Castalia, who died Wednesday in park View Hospital, were conducted Friday
afternoon from the home in Castalia. She had been ill for several weeks. Burial was in the family cemetery.
Officiating
at the final rites were the Rev. F. G. Weeks of Chesnee, S. C., former
pastor at Castalia Baptist church, and the Rev. John Edwards, pastor
of the Castalia Baptist church.
Mrs.
Braswell was born in Granville county, the daughter of the late Lucy
and Jim Currin. She was educated in the Oxford Public schools. She was
first married to Walter Kittrell of Castalia, who died 36 years ago.
Surviving this union are Mrs. S. E. Bartholomew of Castalia and Mrs.
J. C. Nance of Liberty.
She
later married to Mr. Braswell who survives, along with four sons and
four daughters of this union. The daughters are Mrs. Roy Batts of
Greensboro, Mrs. Bruce Gupton of Greensboro and Mrs. Albert Murphy of
Castalia. The sons are Vernon and Howard Braswell of Greensboro and
Raymond of Gastonia.
Also
surviving are 13 grandchildren and three brothers, Tom and Boatie
Currin, both of Oxford and Frank Currin of Rowland.
Mrs.
Braswell was lifelong member of the Baptist Church and for many years
was active in the Castalia Missionary Society. The ministers paid
beautiful tributes to her service. Her many friends sent many flowers.
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Public Ledger
October 19, 1897
Mrs. Walter T. Braswell
Rocky Mount—funeral services for Mrs. Walter T. Braswell, 61, of Castalia, who died Wednesday in park View Hospital, were conducted Friday afternoon from
the home in Castalia. She had been ill for several weeks. Burial was in the family cemetery.
Officiating at the final rites were the Rev. F. G. Weeks of Chesnee, S. C., former pastor at Castalia Baptist church, and the Rev. John Edwards, pastor of
the Castalia Baptist church.
Mrs. Braswell was born in Granville county, the daughter of the late Lucy and Jim Currin. She was educated in the Oxford Public schools. She was first
married to Walter Kittrell of Castalia, who died 36 years ago. Surviving this union are Mrs. S. E. Bartholomew of Castalia and Mrs. J. C. Nance of Liberty.
She later married to Mr. Braswell who survives, along with four sons and four daughters of this union. The daughters are Mrs. Roy Batts of Greensboro, Mrs.
Bruce Gupton of Greensboro and Mrs. Albert Murphy of Castalia. The sons are Vernon and Howard Braswell of Greensboro and Raymond of Gastonia.
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and three brothers, Tom and Boatie Currin, both of Oxford and Frank Currin of Rowland.
Mrs. Braswell was lifelong member of the Baptist Church and for many years was active in the Castalia Missionary Society. The ministers paid beautiful
tributes to her service. Her many friends sent many flowers.
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Oxford Public Ledger
(Frances B. Hayes Books)
Tuesday, July 5, 1938
E. H. Breedlove Buried On Sunday
Prominent Farmer of County Succumbs at Home After Short Illness-
E. Hubert Breedlove, age 66 died at his home near Lewis Station at 8:30 o’clock Friday night after an illness of a few hours.
The funeral was conducted at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon Stovall Baptist church by Rev. Van Stevens, assisted by Rev. L. Banister. Internment was in the
Stovall cemetery.
Mr. Breedlove was stricken ill about 10:30 o’clock Friday morning while working on his farm. He returned to his home and a physician found that he had
suffered a heart attack and the end came in the early evening.
Mr. Breedlove was a substantial farmer, having spent his entire life in Granville county, and the sadness of his death was a shock to his family and
friends.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ida Clark Breedlove, six sons, E. Breedlove of Angier, J. R. Breedlove of Henderson, W. T. Breedlove, G. T. Breedlove, L. E.
Breedlove, and R. T. Breedlove of Oxford, and two daughters, Mrs. P. M. Noblin and Mrs. L. v. Nicholas the latter of Lake city, S. C. He also leaves one
brother, A. Breedlove of Wilton, and one sister, Mrs. John Wheeler of Durham and 17 grandchildren.
Asked to serve as pall bearer were: active-J. E. Grissom, J. E. Cole, J. N. Daniel, E. Linnie Smith, Matt Currin and . H. Breedlove. Honorary---L. B. Daniel,
O. Breedlove, W. H. Nash, W. G. Wattkins, A. A. Campbell, Allen Cole, Howard Cole, tom Wood, pat Campbell, Dr. W. N. Thomas, Dr. W. N. Thomas, Dr. W. N.
Thomas, Dr. W. L. Taylor, Dr. R. L. Noblin, Oscar Lloyd, Clyde Lloyd, Steve Beasley, --?---Hunt, Ben Averett, George E. Bullock, J. W. Newton, R. L. Faucett,
Ira T. Allgood, T. B. Williams R. Dickerson, E. P. Davis, L. Yancey, J. W. Medford, a. W. Graham, Guy Wheeler, W. B. Crews, W. Horner and F. F. Lyon.
Floral bearers were Mrs. G. Stevens, Miss Nellie Daniel, M. Alleine Cole and Lillian Dean.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, May 19, 1904
In Memoriam.
Mr. James W. Breedlove in his 69th year died in Durham April 27th, 1904. He was born in Franklin county but lived a large portion of his life in Granville
where he had many true friends and relatives. He was a consistent member of the Salem church and could be found there both at church and Sunday school.
He moved with his family to Durham about three years ago and for some months he had been in declining health. He and family moved their membership with them
to Durham.
He leaves a wife one son and seven daughters. Mr. Ike Renn and wife and Mr. Joe Breedlove of Salem attended the burial. Below we give what the Durham Herald
said of his death:
Mr. J. W. Breedlove died at his home on Ramseur street last night a few minutes after 11 o’clock, The funeral services will be conducted from the
home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, after which the interment will take place in Maplewood cemetery.
The deceased was 65 years of age and had been in declining health some six months, suffering from a complication of diseases. A few days ago he received a
stroke of paralysis and since last Saturday his condition had been serious and it was known to those that he would not survive long.
He left a wife and eight children, and in addition to these many other relatives in this
section of the country. His children are as follows: Joseph Breedlove, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Renn and Mrs. Ivery, of Granville county; Mrs. L. R. Dickerson,
Misses Bessie, Lila and Dora Breedlove, of this city. He was an old confederate soldier being a member of the R. F. Webb camp of this city.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. R. C. Beaman, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, of which the deceased was a consistent member.
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Oxford Public Ledger
(Frances B. Hayes Books)
November 7, 1947
Mrs. Brodgen,68, Passes Near Stem
Funeral for Wife of Walter Brodgen Held Thursday Afternoon
Mrs. Annie Cash Brodgen, 68, wife of Walter Brodgen, died at the family home near Stem, at 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon following a brief illness.
Rev. E. G. Usry officiated at the funeral service held at the home at 3 o’clock Thursday. Interment was in the family cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late Tom Cash and Medie Davis Cash of Granville county.
Survivng are her husband, three sons, Collie, Dazy, and Ernest Brodgen, five daughters, Mrs. Henry Overton of Creedmoor, Mrs. Billy Key of Stem, Mrs. J. E.
Harris and Mrs. Edward King of Providence, and Mrs. Crawford Boyd of Stem, and two brothers, Joe Cash of Louisburg and Ira Cash of Creedmoor.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, September 28, 1894
Death of A Bright Boy
Charley Brooks, the 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brooks, was gathered to rest on Sunday morning last at 1 o’clock. He was been declining in health
for some months, and his death was not unexpected. He was exceedingly intelligent for his age, and consequently made many friends among the children as well
as the grown people. Charley was a favorite with the editor and naturally our warmest, heartfelt sympathies go out to the afflicted family in their great
bereavement. The interment took place Sunday afternoon and Charley sweetly sleeps in Elmwood cemetery until the resurrection morn. “ As the sweet flower
that scents the morn, but withers with his dawn, So swiftly sped his life away. He died to sin, he died to cares, But for a moment felt the rod. O Mourner,
such the Lord declares Such are the children of our God.”
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Oxford
Public Ledger
Thursday
August 11, 1904
Death
of Mrs. John R. Brooks.
She
died in Louisburg After a lingering Illness.
A
telegram was received last night from Louisburg to Mrs.
Garland Jones, of the city, that her sister, Mrs. Pauline Hill
Brooks, wife of Rev. John H. Brooks, D. D., had
passed away. The news was not wholly unexpected for Mrs. Brooks has been an invalid and has been in Raleigh twice this year for an operation.
But it was none the less and will bring sorrow to a host of relatives and friends, for Mrs. Brooks was widely known and highly
esteemed. As the accomplished and useful wife of a leading Methodist divine she had lived in many towns in the State, visited conferences in
most Southern states, taken a leading part in the woman’s organizations of her church, written much and well for papers, and been singularly
useful in every department of church work open to a cultivated and zealous Christian woman. She was widely read and highly educated, had grace
speaker in woman’s meetings, and wrote with felicity and ease. No woman of her church has been more useful or more beloved.
She was gentle in, gracious, full of sympathy, tactful to a high degree, and won her way to all hearts.
She
has long been ill, but has borne her suffering with patience and
Christian fortitude, testifying to the power of the religion to give
strength and power in the darkest hour.----News and Observer.
Mrs. Brooks
was a sister of Mrs. Walter Stark, of Oxford, to whom we extend our sincere sympathy.---
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, July 14, 1898
Death of Mr. Ira Brummitt.
Fishing Creek township has lost another one of her good citizens, Mr. Ira O. Brumitt died on the third of July in the 51st year of his age. He served one
year in the late war and did his duty well, has made a good citizens and all who knew him speak in the highest terms of him, as he possessed many excellent
traits of character. He had not enjoyed good health for sometime, and we trust was well prepared to enter the Great Beyond. He leaves many relatives to
mourn his death to whom the editor extends his condolences.
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The Public Ledger
Friday, July 10, 1891
Mr. T. J. Brummitt lost his baby last week. It was about six months old, and was the idol of the family.
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Oxford Public Ledger
March 27, 1908
Our Dearest Grandmother At Rest.
On the evening on March 7th, 1908 at 12:53 o’clock, God saw fit to take from us our dearest Grandmother, Mrs. Francis Cathon Bullock, aged 79 years 6
months and 1 day. She was the daughter of the late Thomas S. Jenkins deceased, and in young womanhood she was married to William g. Bullock about
54 years ago, and of that union were born 8 children, four of whom preceded her to the Heavenly land and four survive. In young girlhood she
professed faith in the Christ and joined the Bullock’s M. E. church, and in later year, removed her membership to the stem church of which she was
member until God called her up higher to join the Church Triumphant. She had been in declining health for several years, having suffered with
heart trouble, and was not able to attend her church but she was always ready to pay her preacher and lend a helping hand to the poor and needy.
Last fall she fell and broke her wrist, which affliction she bore with patience, and later hand an attack of grip from which she never fully
recovered, but was able to get about. One week before her death, she was taken with a severe attack of neuralgia, from which she suffered untold
misery, but bore it with patience until the end came. All was done for her that loving hands and skillful physicians could do but without avail. A
short while before she died she sang, Nearer my god to Thee, nearer to Thee Even though it be a Cross, That raiseth me.
On Sunday afternoon she was laid to rest in the old family burying ground by the side of her husband, he having preceded her to the Heavenly land some 16
years ago. Her funeral services were conducted by her pastor., Rev. C. W. Robinson, at her home, and what he said should greatly comfort the sorrowing ones.
She leaves behind to mourn her death four children: Messrs. W. R. and B. C. Bullock, Mrs. C. G. Mangum, and Mrs. J. t. Milton, and three sisters, Miss
Martha Jenkins, Mrs. Walter Frazier and Mrs. Bettie McDonald, and a large number of grandchildren, friends and relatives.
Bessie, Jessie, Sadie Mangum.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, May 3, 1887
Near Centre Grove, in Person county, on the 26th inst., Mrs. James Bullock and on the
30th inst., Mr. James Bullock, both about eighty years of age.
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Oxford Public Ledger
(Frances B. Hayes Books)
Tuesday, December 20, 1955
Mrs. J. H. Bullock Buried Yesterday
Former Resident of Granville Succumbs in Florence, Sc Hospital.
Mrs. Joe H. Bullock, 84, a former resident of Granville county, died at 8 p.m. Saturday in Florence S. C. hospital. She had been a resident of Florence for
11 years and critically ill for a week prior to her death.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Bullock Methodist Church by the Rev. Vernon Tyson, pastor. Burial followed in the Bullock-Lyon cemetery
near Creedmoor.
Mrs. Bullock was the former, Miss Mary Faucette of Winston-Salem. She was born Oct. 21, 1871, the daughter of the late James Nathaniel Faucette of Orange
and Granville counties.
She attended Oxford College and was a teacher in the schools of Granville county for a number of years.
Surviving are her husband, Joe H. Bullock of Florence; a son, James F. Bullock of Florence, formerly of Oxford; two brothers, Nat E. Faucette of Durham and
David E. Faucette of Ontario, Canada; two granddaughters and two grandsons.
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Death
Of Mr. John Butler
Henderson
correspondences of the Charlotte Observer of January 6 th
says The death of
Mr. John Butler who has been ill with consumption
for some time , is an event that has cause deep and widespread regret
throughout the town. He was 19 years of age and unusually attractive
and promising young man very popular and highly esteemed by his
friends. The decease was the oldest of Capt. Edward Butler, and was
connected with the most prominent families of the town, being the
grandson of Maj. Chavasse and nephew of Mrs. D. Y. Cooper.
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