Oxford Public Ledger
January 1, 1936
Chas. G. Mangum Buried Wed’day
Prominent Farmer and Churchman of Salem Community Dies At Age 77.
Charlie G. Mangum, prominent farmer of the Salem community, died at his home late Monday afternoon. Mr. Mangum was 77 years old.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home, Rev. I. S. Richmond, Methodist minister, officiated at the service, assisted by Rev.
F. M. Shamburger. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery. The Masonic order, of which Mr. Magnum was a member, had charge of the burial service.
The oldest member of the board of stewards at Salem Methodist church and influential citizen of his community, Mr. Mangum was for many years teacher of the
Salem Bible Class. Failing health recently however, had necessitated that he withdraw from some of his activities.
Surviving Mr. Mangum are his widow, the former Miss Martha J. Bullock, to whom he was married 58 years ago and two sons, John T. and Lonnie G. Mangum of
this county; six daughters, Mrs. Nash Longmire of Granville, Mrs. Elzie Raynor of Henderson, Mrs. Willie Critcher, Mrs. Clyde Lloyd, Mrs. Clifford Hughes
and Miss Bessie Mangum , all of this county; also a sister, Mrs. W. R. Bullock of Lillington and 37 grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were eight of his grandchildren as follows: L. F. Boyd, LeRoy Barnes, John Barnes, C. F. Crews, E. C. Parrott, C. C. Speed, R. V. Bentley
and Joseph Hamme.
Honorary pall bearers were Dr. W. N. Thomas, Dr. Hal Pittard, Calvin Breedlove, Oscar Breedlove, E. H. Hunt, Jack Barnes, Calvin Critcher, Cullum Critcher,
Sam Holeman, Hal Holeman, John Perry Hall, Sam Hall, Daniel Crews, N. G. Crews, Roy Crews, Wilbur Yeargin, Norman Dement, Ray Currin, Jamie Currin, Graham
Hobgood, Crudup Hobgood, Noah Gooch, Julian Wyche, P. M. Ezzell, Joe Baird, Charlie Bryan, J. B. Rhinehart, Tom Jordon, Sol Greenway, and Bailey Elliott.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, June 14, 1907
Death Near Creedmoor.
Mrs. Dorsey Mangum Gathered To A House Of Many Mansions.
It was with much sorrow that the editor learned Monday of the death of the dear wife of his most highly esteemed old friend, Mr. Dorsey Mangum, which
occurred Thursday of last week at her comfortable home near Creedmoor, and we extend to him and family our deepest sympathy in the hour of mourning. May the
Great King throw His loving arms around them and sustain then in the trying hour.
Impressive funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, after which all that was mortal of this grand old mother in Israel was tenderly conveyed
to the family graveyard followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives, neighbors and friends where by the side of loved ones she now rests in peace.
She was the mother of a large and devoted family, all of whom are grown and making their mark in the world owing to the good training received at her hands.
None ever entered her home without a warm welcome nor left without feeling the warmth of a genuine hospitality, so characteristic of the people of her
ancestry. Disease did not destroy the charm of a kind indulgent disposition, nor old age diminish her unselfish solicitude for her loved ones and friends.
Adhering to the faith of her fathers, she united with the Baptist church in early life and loved to attend its services when health permitted. While she
continued to enjoy the society of her friends and children she has for months realized that her active life was over and with resignation awaited the Divine
call from death unto life.
Vain is any attempt to measure the loss of a mother to her children; after all the poets have sung and lovers dreamed, outside of heaven there is no love
like mother love. We believer the tender care devoted to those nearest and dearest went with her to the better land, and in possibilities of eternity, may
be needed hereafter. We fancy her awaiting them, along with devoted husband, in a place prepared for her little apart from the innumerable company in bright
array; perhaps in one of the places of ivory-- It’s windows crystal clear, of which old Bonar quaintly sung, in the light, not of the sun, neither of the
moon, we see her beyond the fields of faceless asphodel, under the waiving palms, besides the still waters bordered with silver lilies. These may be merely
figures, but they bear a precious meaning to yearning hearts made for the deep household loves, hearts that will not be comforted because the Angel of the
House is missing.
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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
large congregation at the burial.--R. H. M. --
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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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Oxford Public Ledger
October 8, 1913
Death of W. C. Mangum
On Tuesday morning, September 30, 1913, about eleven o’clock, the death angel again visited the earth and claimed for his victim the life of Wm. C. Mangum,
who had been blind for about four years and was in feeble health most of the time. Some weeks ago he fell from a porch, hurting himself very badly. He was
unconscious for three days, and continued to be a great suffer until his death. He was in his 86th year. If he had lived until his next birthday in February
he would have been 86 years old. He was on of the most highly respected citizens, and was greatly esteemed by all who
had the pleasure of knowing him. He commanded the respect of everyone, as the attendance at his funeral and burial fully verified. We appreciate his true
worth, and when the snow-white sails bore him away to the distant shore, we realized that a good
and righteous man had been taken from our midst. About twenty-five years ago he professed faith in Christ and joined Trinity Methodist Church, of which he
remained a member until his death. He was a brave Confederate soldier, serving his country faithfully throughout the great struggle between the North and
South, and was with General Lee when he surrendered at Appomattox. He leaves six children. They are: Mrs. Sarah Knott, Mrs. Nancy Mitchell, Durel, James,
John, and West Mangum, along with about twenty grandchildren to mourn his demise. The funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. B. C. Allred, after which
was quietly laid to rest at Trinity church beside his devoted wife, who preceded him to the grave two years ago.
The floral offerings were beautiful. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and all the bereaved ones. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
“Weep not that his toil is over, Weep not that the race is run; God grant that we may rest as sweetly When, like his, our work is done. Till then we yield
with gladness Our love one to Him keep, And rejoice in the sweet assurance He giveth His beloved one sleep.”
LUTHER MCFARLAND.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Tuesday, July 15, 1890
Death of Mrs. Martha A. Marrow.
The death of Mrs. Marrow occurred on the 11th inst., at her home near Woodworth, Vance County. She was a native of Oxford; being the daughter of the late A.
Landis and sister of Capt. A. Landis. She was the twice married, her first husband was the late Col. Charles R. Eaton and afterwards she married Mr. William
D. Marrow who survives her. She has not been a resident of Oxford for many years, yet she had great many warm friends here who greatly deplore her death.
She was an amiable and intelligent lady.
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The Public Ledger
Friday, July 10, 1891
Death which spares neither the old or the young, claimed for its own last Monday the infant child of Mr. James Matthews.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, March 24, 1885
Died, on the 14th inst., at the home of Maj. T. H. Blacknall in Atlanta Ga., after a protracted illness of pneumonia, Solon L. McClanahan, aged about 57
years. The decease was a native of Oxford and was the last surviving son of the late. Gen. W. S. McClanahan, and brother of Mrs. John Blacknall of this
place. For some years past he was engaged in active business in Atlanta and was well known there as a useful and valuable citizen. He was a great suffer in
his last sickness but was soothed and comforted by all that kindness and affection could do for him. Sometime before his death he made an open profession of
faith in Christ as his Savior and died in perfect peace. He had many warm friends in this community who will long remember his kind and generous nature for
his spirit was as gentle as a woman’s and never did a warmer, truer heart grow cold beneath the icy had of death.--H.--
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Public Ledger
Friday August 31, 1894
Death of Mr. W. H. McDonald.
This gentleman, who has been confined to his home some six months, passed quietly away on Sunday morning. He was a good citizen and a member of the
Methodist church, and had many friends in our community. He was a carpenter by trade and had reached the 61st year of his age. He leaves a wife, son and
daughter, with whom our people deeply sympathize in their great loss.
The burial services took place on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.B. Hurley.
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Public Ledger
Friday, January 27, 1893
Death of An Old Citizen.
Mr. W. L. Meadows Passes Away With Heart Disease.
Death has again visited and claimed as its victim our esteemed townsman,
W. L. Meadows, familiarly known as “Uncle Loge,” on Wednesday evening about 8 o’clock. He had been afflicted with heart trouble about two years which caused
his family great uneasiness. On Sunday the dread disease attacked him until he passed over the river.
He was in his 58th year, and was a genial, good- hearted man, and a large number of friends not alone in Granville but in different sections of North
Carolina, will regret to learn of his death. He was the oldest manufacturer tobacco in the State, having been associated with the leading factory in
Clarksville, Va., before the war. He also had charge of the Wilmington Tobacco Works 5 or 6 years where he made a host of friends. He established the first
leaf tobacco warehouse in Rocky Mount which has grown to be the leading tobacco market of Eastern Carolina.
He leaves a wife and four children, Mrs. W. Z. Mitchell, of Oxford, W. T. Meadows, of Durham, and two younger sons to mourn the departure of husband and
father, but one to whom this dispensation of providence comes with the most crushing effect is the widow, who is sick now--the partner of his bosom, who had
shared his sorrows and joys for years; rejoiced with him in prosperity, cherished him in adversity, nursed him in sickness and smiled with him, in health.
May God comfort her along with her children during the remaining days of their life here, and finally reunite them in the better life above, where there
shall be no parting. “When her summons comes to join the innumberable caravan which moves to that mysterious realm,” may she be granted on abundant entrance
into the pearly gates of the New Jerusalem, until which time may she be cheered by the lines of the beautiful old hymn. “In Heaven alone, where sorrow’s
knows, There’ll be no parting there.”
To his wife and children we extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies.
The funeral services were held from his late home on Main Street, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. S. Hardaway, of the Baptist Church, and the
remains were consigned to the tomb in Elmwood Cemetery in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Wednesday, February 5, 1913
Wm. McKinley Merritt Dead.
William McKinley Merritt was born December 7, 1902, and died November 28, 1912 son of William and Eugenia Merritt. He was the pet of pride of parents and
grandparents. God in His wisdom saw it best to transplant the flower into His own garden--fearing an idol he might prove. He was a good child and always had
a consciousness of the right within. He would remark to his father, after bending the knee in prayer, “Papa, I feel better now--God will take care of Kinley.”
He would often join with the other of his feeble voice in singing praises to God. He had been in bad health for several years, but he endured his suffering
with a Christian patience, for one so young. He showed he did not fear death.
He who gave thee has taken thee back, Less an idol their presence might prove.
And the arms which encircles thee now, Are the proof of thy Saviour’s love. As he said, “All who wear that bright crown, Must experience affliction’s sharp
rod. Hende thy innocent form suffered pain, Ere thou entered thy Father’s abode. Now thou’rt safe in thy Heavenly home. Where no pains nor afflictions came
high. (?)
We would not recall thee to earth, but look up to meet thee on high.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, May 18, 1894
In Memoriam.
died at her home in the town of Oxford, N. C., Mrs. R. J. Mitchell (nee Virginia A. Dorsey) in the sixty-first year of her life.
Full of gentleness, amiability and affection, she passed in and out among us shedding the pure light of an exalted christian character, and leaving us the
better for her precious sojourn among us. Loving her church and its holy teaching she adorned the pure religion which she professed with an upright walk and
Godly conversation. Who among us, her neighbors and friends, but can recall her words of love and tears of sympathy. Alas! “hushed is the lute-string and
vacant the chair” one voice less in the chord of earthly music--one harp more in the Heavenly!
May that radience that emenates from the pure in heart light up and quicken the hope of immortality in the dear stricken ones at her desolate homes; may her
blessed example of devotion to the Master’s cause be the precious seed that shall grow into everlasting life for the aged and afflicted husband and
children, therefore, be it.--
Resolved, That in the death of Mrs. Mitchell we lose one of the oldest and most faithful members of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Stephen’s Church, humbly
acknowledging that hand that “doeth all things well.”
Resolved, That we will bow submissively to the All Father, and supplicate his guidance in this our time of sorrow, ever more looking to him for that grace
which our beloved sister found so comforting in all times of trial and affliction.
Resolved, That we cherish the memory of one who was so faithful in every relation of
life, praying for the mantle of her benevolent spirit to fall upon us.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and that one be placed upon our Society record, and that the united prayers of
the church be offered continually for consolation and resignation to this dispensation of an Allwise Providence.
Ladies Society, of St. Stephen’s Church.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, May 3, 1887
Died.
On April 10th, 1887, near Tally Ho, in the county, Miss Annie, daughter of Alfred and Sarah Montaque, died in the twentieth year of her age. She was a
gentle kind, loving daughter and sister and beloved by all, who knew her. We wish space would permit our saying more in praise of this beautiful Christian
character.
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The Torch Light
Tuesday, March 5, 1879
Death of Mrs. Montague.
Died on Friday the 22nd inst., near this place Mrs. L. Montague, is about the 70th year of her age. For a number of years she was a great suffer from that
fatal disease--cancer. She has passed over the river and entered into rest.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, August 24, 1894
Death of Mr. Young Montague
This gentleman a short time ago met with a painful accident by being jerked down by a cow. He was not very strong physically and being 72 years of age the
ultimate outcome of the severe accident he
Met with no doubt caused his death, which occurred on Saturday last.
He was a quiet orderly citizen and a member of the Baptist church, to the principles of which he gave an earnest conviction. We record his death with much
regret and extend our condolences to the bereaved family. He was an indulgent and affectionate father and kind neighbor.
The remains were deposited in the family grave yard on Monday to await the resurrection morn.----
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The Torch Light
Tuesday, January 15, 1878
Death of Rev. J. P. Moore
We learn that Rev. Junius P. Moore died very suddenly of Heart disease, at his resdience in Warrenton on Thursday last. He was about sixty years of age. He
was for a number of years presiding elder of the Methodist District Conference of the Raleigh district and widely known in this community. A servant of the
Lord has passed from labor to his eternal rest.
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Oxford Torch Light
Thursday, May 7, 1878
Death Of Asa Morris.
An estimable citizen of this county, Asa Morris, died suddenly on Saturday last, after an illness of about one hour. A good man and excellent citizen has
passed over the river to rest on the other side.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, October 30, 1902
Death of An Excellent Lady.
The Satterwhite community, the county and many dear relatives and friends, mourn the death of one of Granville’s purest and noblest women, Mrs. Ann E.
Morton, which sad event occurred last Thursday at her home near, Satterwhite after an illness of some weeks.
She was a remarkable woman in many respects and possessed a beautiful Christian character, and was greatly beloved by all who had the pleasure of her
acquaintance. She was truly a consecrated member of the Oak Hill Presbyterian, church, and was always ready and willing to aid in every good work.
Mrs. Morton was 74 years of age and was the Sister of Mrs. John H. Webb, of Stem, and Mrs. Buck Boyd, of Vance, and Messrs. Geo. B. Daniel, Nat. B. Daniel,
Buck Daniel and Venable Daniel of Texas and mother of Mrs. J. D. Brooker of Richmond, Va., Messrs. J. W., J. T. , S. V. and N. D. Morton, of Vance county,
to whom the editor extends the deepest sympathy in the hour of their great grief.
The interment took place Friday at the old family graveyard, the funeral services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Bradley in the presence of a large
number of sorrowing relatives and friends. Blessed are they who die in the Lord.
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Oxford Public Ledger
July 26, 1949
Goodrich A. Morton
Goodrich A. Morton, 43 died July 18 at Granville Hospital where he was brought on the afternoon of July 16 suffering with a riffle wound.
Graveside funeral services were held at Tranquility Cemetery at 3 p.m. last Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Roger Williams in charge. Surviving Mr. Morton
are three sisters, Mrs. L. M. Simpson of Oxford, Mrs. Doan Cromartie of Garland, and Mrs. Garland May of Littleton; tow brothers, the Rev. W. W. Morton of
Lexington and Venable Morton of Durham.
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Public Ledger
Friday, December 2, 1892
Death of Mrs. James Morton
Another household has been made desolate by the taking away of a loving wife and devoted mother. Mrs. Morton passed quietly away on Monday night surrounded
by loved ones, after an illness of several months. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, and a pure Christian woman, kind neighbor and by her sweet
disposition had endeared herself to a large circle of friends. She leaves behind a devoted husband and two bright, loving little boys to mourn her loss. The
remains were placed in the cold grave on Tuesday afternoon, amid the tears and sorrow of a large number of relatives, friends and neighbors. We extend our
condolence to the afflicted ones.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, August 11, 1904
In Memoriam
Elizabeth Murray (nee Sherman)was born Oct. 17, 1841, and died July 30, 1904. She was happily married to John T. Murray in 1878 and to this union ten
children were born,
all of whom survive her. She was converted at the age of about fourteen years, and under the ministry if “Dady King” she lived a very consistent and devoted
Christian. She loved her church and honored her Lord with a consecrated life to His service and was always devoted to her pastor. She had a deep and rich
experience and in speaking of her trials and troubles she showed that they were a means to a good end, and under then she endured--yea, carried all her
burden to the Lord in prayer.
Her counsel to her children was that they should do the will of God, and al of them are endeavoring to do His will. She attended the meeting last week at
Mt. Zion and was religiously delighted, and she had made her arrangements to attend this week the meeting at her own church, Trinity, but God had arranged
otherwise and He took her to the church triumphant.
“Where congregations never break up, And Sabbaths have no end.”
On the last day of July, the Holy Sabbath, we conducted the funeral services in the presence of a large concourse of people, at her home in Bera, and laid
her remains to rest in the family burial ground to await the resurrection of the Just. May the Lord bless the heart stricken husband and all the bereft
children. Be faithful, dear children, you will meet your good mother some day in the sweet bye-and-bye.--M.D. GILES.---
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