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Oxford Public Ledger
October 20, 1905
Died at Creedmoor Oct. 1
The remains of A. R. Wagner, a white man who died at Creedmoor, was brought to Durham over the Seaboard road yesterday morning and carried to Hillsboro the
afternoon west bound Southern train yesterday. The deceased was about 35 years of age and his death was caused by something like Bilious Colic. He died
Sunday. The decease left a wife and two small children.----Durham Herald.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, February 10, 1905
Death Of Mrs. Don Wagstaff.
The editor deeply regrets to learn of the death of Mrs. Wagstaff, the beloved wife of his highly esteemed friend, Mr. Don Wagstaff, President of the bank of
Creedmoor, which occurred Wednesday morning, after a long illness, and her death was not a surprise to relatives and close friends. She was a true christian,
a devoted wife, mother, neighbor and friend and her death has cast a gloom over Creedmoor. She was about 55 years old and leave behind a great stricken
husband and child, along with two sisters, Mrs. Annie Rogers and Mrs. Monroe Hayes, to all of whom we extend our warmest sympathy.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, June 1, 1894
In the Great Beyond.
We are called upon to announce the death of Mrs. Susan M. Walker, which occurred on Sunday morning last, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. W. W.
Jones, after an illness of several months.
She was the wife of the Late Fenner M. Walker, of Durham, and daughter of Rev. Thos. Lynch, of Orange county, and was received into communion of the
Presbyterian Church at Cross Roads Alamance county in the 12th year of her age, holding fast her confidence in the Lord until the summons came.
Religious services were conducted at the residence of Mr. Jones by the Rev. T. U. Faucette, a life time friend of hers on Monday just before the remains
were borne to the train and taken to Durham for internment. Her body was laid to rest beside her husband
In the cemetery of that city Monday afternoon, Rev. Ernest Thacker, her pastor, conducting the services at the grave.
Mrs. Walker had many friends, whose hearts will be comforted with the sweet assurance that her chastened and purified spirit has gone into the House not
made with hands –the Father’s House of many Mansions-the great Homestead of all the Saints: that she has entered into the presence and joy of her Lord, and
now joins in new but everlasting Song
Of Redemption with those who have gone before. Then let not hearts be troubled, only believe and it shall be done. ----F.------
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Torch Light
Tuesday, January 8, 1881
Died at Knap of Reeds, on Sunday night, at the advanced age of 70 years. Mrs. Margaret
Waller. She was a good and consistent member of the Baptist church.
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Public Ledger
Thursday, September 7, 1899
Gathered Home.
Mrs. Nolie Waller, wife of Mr. S. T. Coley, sweetly entered into rest Aug. 18, of congestion of the brain. It is said that death loves a shining mark, and
this time he came in his strength and power, sad removed from us one of the noblest and best women. She was a consistent member of Flat River Union Baptist
church. Fifteen years ago she made a profession of faith in Christ and was baptized by Rev. J. A. Stradley who was at that time pastor of the church.
She was loved by all who knew her, for she was kind and quiet and unassuming in her manners. She was true and sincere in all things. We are full of sadness
and sorrow over her departure, but the pilot seemed to have at last said to the singing storm that had so seriously beat on this frail life “Be still.” It
was peaceful at the crossing of the bar when her sweet spirit entered into the calm of eternal rest. She leaves a devoted husband, three children, an aged
mother, four brothers and two sisters, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The smaller of the children will never know a mothers care. It
was only two days old at her death.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Stradley on the evening of Aug. 19, and there they laid the remains of this good woman in the family
cemetery where they will rest until the resurrection morn.
May a Heavenly Father who is too wise to err, and too good to be unkind comfort the bereaved husband and her loved ones who sorrow most. ---Thomas S.
Waller.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, September 28, 1894
On The Other Shore.
Death Of Mrs. C. J. Ward on Sunday Morning
The dread reaper, death, again invaded our midst on Sunday morning at 6 o’clock and claimed as its own the spirit of Mrs. C. J. Ward. In the death of Mrs.
Ward the community has lost one of its sweetest and gentle women. She was a kind, devoted wife and idolized her two bright little girls. It is said none
knew but to esteem and love her. She was really too unselfish to think of self; too willing render service and sacrificed. This good woman fell a victim to
Typhoid fever. In her home life she was gentle, kind and hospitable. “Here fresh flowers stewed the narrow way of life. “ Here where the loving, cheering,
comforting words dropped for the strengthening of the husband and training of two bright little daughters, now left desolate, here where the kind
administration, advice, and prayers in faith have daily uplifted to comfort and cheer those around her. She was ever kind and generous, and her memory will
linger long in the hearts of all who knew her. her stricken husband and children have the sympathy of our community.
A dear one has gone to the grave, and twere wrong to deplore her, When God was her ransom, her guardian and guide, He gave her, and took her, and soon will
restore her, When death has no sting, since the Saviour has died.
The funeral services took place from the St. Stephens church of which the deceased was a consistent member, on Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock, conducted by
Rev. Edward Benedict. The interment took place at the old family burying ground, near Oxford in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Tuesday, November 2, 1899
Death Of Jas. T. Watkins
With most profound sorrow we heard of the death of Mr. James T. Watkins on the 23rd of Oct. at his fathers residence, Cornwall Granville county, in the 21st
year of age.
It is sad to hear of the death of any one, but when we see the young cut down in the prime of life we then remember that the ways of providence are
mysterious, but we know he is too wise to err and too good to be unkind. Kames had just entered the Scottsburg Va. school and had determined to prepare
himself for a thorough college course and could he have lived would have been an honor and credit to his country. He was noble, kind and generous, bright
and cheerful and made friends of all his acquaintance. He was a member of Mt. Creek Baptist Church in good standing, and is now enjoying the promise, “ They
that seek me early shall find me.”
To the father, mother, brothers and sisters we extend our heartfelt sympathies. We have experienced the loss, but our loss is his gain. You have the
assurance that all was done for him that loving hands and medical skill could advise. He was the Lord’s and He took him, and we can but say well done. A
writer has man’s only abiding place. It can not be that life is a bubble, cast up by the ocean of Eternity to float a moment upon its waves and sink into
nothing--else why is it that the high and glorious aspirations, which leap like angels from the temple of our hearts, are for ever wandering about
satisfied? Why is it that the rain bow and leave us with beauty that is not of earth and leave us to muse upon their faded loveliness” Why is it that the
stars which hold their festival around the midnight throne are set above our limited faculties--for ever mocking is with their unapproachable glory? And
finally, why is it that bright forms of human beauty are presented to our view and then taken from us, leaving the thousands streams of our affections to
flow back in Alpine torrents upon our hearts? We are born for a higher destiny than that of earth. There is a realm where the stars will be spread out
before us like islands on the mighty ocean, and where the beautiful brings which here pass before as like shadows will stay in our presence forever.---- G.D.
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Oxford
Public Ledger
Thursday,
January 12, 1905
Death
of J. B. Watson
We
learn that J. B. Watson, who killed Mr. Basket of Henderson
and sentenced for the penitentiary for 30 years, made his escape some
time during the extreme cold weather and when captured was quite ill
with pneumonia. He did not live but a few days after his capture and
his death was due from exposure in trying to elude the officers. It
was reported at first that he was shot and killed but we learn through
reliable source the above facts in connection of his death.
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Oxford Public Ledger
January 18, 1946
Mrs. Mary E. West Buried Thursday
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth West, 70, died at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the home of W. T. Hicks, Route 1, Oxford.
The funeral was conducted from the home at 2 P.m. Thursday by the Rev. J. L. Smith. Burial was in the family cemetery.
Surviving Mrs. West are three grandchildren.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, November 10, 1905
Gathered to Rest.
Mrs. Flora Wheeler, the loved and loving wife of John H. Wheeler, died at her home in Creedmoor, Granville county, Nov. 1st, 1905, aged 32 years.
Sister Wheeler was raised in Mountain Creek neighborhood. There in early life she gave her heart to Christ and united herself in Christian and church
fellowship with the Baptist church at Mountain creek. She remained a worthy loved and honored member until death.
Now on the church roll at Mountain Creek “dead” will be writing opposite her name, but on the roll call in Heaven, “Gathered Home” may be written.
Sister Wheeler lived a beautiful life, refined, mellowed, sweetened buy the grace of God. He loving heart always prompted her to do all she could do to make
husband, children, home, relatives, neighbors, friends as happy as she could.
She leaves five little children to find out by a sad experience “ what is home without a mother?”
May the Lord in tender mercy sooth and comfort the broken, bleeding hearts of the bereaved ones.
We gently laid her to rest in the old Wheeler, burying ground near Providence. “ Dearest sister, thou has left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But Tis God
who has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal.”
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, January 17, 1901
The announcement of the sudden death of Mrs. Sam Wheeler, at her home near Mr. Frank Cole’s on Monday morning, was a shock not only to her Oxford friends
but to her friends and relatives in the Providence section. Mrs. Wheeler was a estimable lady and greatly beloved by all who had the pleasure of her aquaintance. She died in child birth and the summons came almost unawares and we truly hope she is now numbered with the blessed. We, with a host of
friends, extend our sympathy to the grief stricken husband in the hour of his great grief and may the great trail he is now passing through.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, December 2, 1927
Mrs. W. H. White Lives In Loving Memory
The Confederate Monument Is the Result of Her love and Energy.
Mrs. W. H. White, who passed away last Sunday, was so long and so closely identified with Oxford her memory will be cherished in this community until the
end of time. As a girl she saw the young men march off to war, she was present when the boys entrained for the Spanish American War, and her tender
solicitude, for the boys who marched away to the World war lives in memory. The large number who attended the last rites at the Presbyterian Church last
Monday and the sic truck loads of flowers testified to the esteem in which she was held. The funeral services conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. H. Dimmock,
assisted by Rev. Reuben Meredith, pastor of St. Stephen’s Episcopal church, were very impressive.
The following relatives and friends were present Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. H. White: Judge and Mrs. J. Crawford Biggs, Raleigh; Mr. and Mrs.
E. R. MacKethan, Edwin and Crawford McKethan, C. J. Cooper, Mrs. S. W. Cooper, Misses Allene, Elizabeth and Lucy Cooper, Mrs. A. M. Huggins, Mrs. Lloyd
Whitted, F. H. Sutton, Mesdames John Andrews, William Bailey, A. W. McLean, Mrs. N. C. Hines, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson White, Judge W. J. Brodgen, Brown
Shepherd, Thomas Ruffin, J. M. Broughton, J. R. Young, Raleigh; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Barbry, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Baxter, Mrs. J. Banzet, Ridgeway; Mr. and Mrs.
S. P. Cooper, Mrs. Alec Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. David Sloan, Mrs. J. H. Abbitt. Henderson; Mrs. W. B. Ballou, Richmond; Mrs. J.J.
Nowells, Augusta, Ga.; Roger White, New Haven, Conn., Junius Cooper, Chapel Hill.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Tuesday February 4, 1890
Obituary.
In Granville county at the home of Mrs. Bettie F. Satterwhite, December 16, 1889, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Wilkerson widow of
John Wilkerson, deceased. Sister Wilkerson was a widow twice having lost her first husband, Stephen Smith, many years ago. Thus, at the age of 83 she
died at the old family homestead and was buried at the place where she was born. She was a woman of fine sense, great industry and lovely character. Her
last illness, which was long and painful, was borne with great Christian fortitude and cheerfulness. By a pious walk and godly character she won for
herself the highest womanly distinction on earth a “Mother in Israel.” She leaves behind an only son and two widowed daughters. When living “she did
what she could” and now being dead she speaks by a sweet and worthy life to many loving and admiring hearts.
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Public Ledger
Friday, February 9, 1894
Mr. Richard D. Wilkerson, one of our worthy citizens, was found dead near his home just over in the edge of Halifax county, Va., Sunday night. He had walked
over to visit his brother in the a.m. , and left about 1 o’clock, p.m., for home. Messrs. Willie Wilkerson and Jake Tuck, two young men of the neighborhood
heard their dogs barking as if they had treed something, and they went to see what it was, and found that it was Mr. Wilkerson. He was lying on his back
with one side of his face bruised. The Dr. was sent for and several neighbors of the neighbors and they decided that he died of heart disease.
Mr. Wilkerson leaves a wife, son and many friends to mourn their loss. Our heart goes out in sympathy for the bereaved ones and we would commend then to Him
who is always ready to console. --DUTCH
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, May 21, 1903
Death Of Mrs. J. B. Williams
Passes Into the Great beyond Monday Morning About 8 O’clock
Mrs. Carey P. Williams, wife of Dr. J. B. Williams, after an illness of nearly three weeks, passed quietly over the mystic river Monday morning about 8
o’clock at her home on Hillsborough street, surrounded by sorrow stricken husband, children, sister and friends.
She was the daughter of the late William H. Peters, of Portsmouth, Va. she leaves three daughters, Misses Temple, Mary and Laura, and three sons, Messrs.
William H. and Harry and Dr. J. H. Williams, Jr. Her death is a great shock to a wide circle of friends and has cast a deep shadow of gloom over our
community. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Episcopal church and possessed many beautiful traits of character, and hence was greatly beloved by all who had
the pleasure of knowing her. As a neighbor she was obliging, ever ready to lend a helping hand whenever occasion required. She always enjoyed her friends
and was a gifted conversationalist and will not only be missed by her loved ones but by a large circle of friends.
her sister, Mrs. Leigh Watts, of Norfolk, Va. was at her bedside when the end came/
In the death of this most estimable lady the editor feels that he has lost one of his best friends, and tenders his deepest sympathy to the afflicted ones,
but we realize in such an hour “how empty is human speech and how vain are the thoughts and feelings of men.” No human word can bring balm to the troubled
hearts of solace to those who are “sighing for the touch of a vanished hand., and the sound of a voice that is still., but thank God, “when other helpers
fall and comfort flee,” He, who is the help of helpless will abide with us and comfort us. May he who wept with the afflicted sisters at Bethany, graciously
comfort and sustain these sorrowing ones in our midst in the hour of bereavement and death.
“Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb, Take this new treasure to thy trust, And give the sacred relies room, To slumber in the silent dust. Nor pain, nor grief,
nor anxious fear, invades, thy bounds, no mortal woes, Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, While angels watch the soft repose.”
The funeral services were held from St. Stephen’s church Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock, conducted by Rev. R. B. Owens, assisted by Rev. F. W. Hillard, and
were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The interment was in Elmwood cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful, and cover
the mound where the beloved sleepeth.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Judge and Mrs. Leigh Watts, and three daughters, Misses Amy, Mamie, and Annie, and son, Mr. Watts,
and Mr. Peters of Norfolk, Va. Mr. Dameron and Mr. Sol William, if Warren county .
The pallbearers were: Col. . C. Edwards, Dr. L. C. Taylor, Dr. S. D. Booth, Dr. T. L. Booth, Rev. A. McCullen, Rev. John E. Wool, Rev. J. S. Hardaway, Mr.
Caleb D. Osborn, Capt. A. F. Spencer, honorary, Messrs. S. W. Cooper, J. F. Stedman, John Paris, C. H. Landis, J. D. Brooks, James Long, A. W. Graham and
Dr. C. D. H. Fort, active.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, August 3, 1886
Killed By A Bull.
An elderly white farmer, Mr. Green Williams, met with a violent death about two miles from Oxford last Sunday morning. He left his residence with a rope in
his hands to secure a bull grazing in a neighbor filed. Not returning in several hours two or three members of his family went in search of him, and found
him stretched on the ground lifeless, terribly mutilated and his clothes torn to threads. The savage bull had horned and trampled him to death. Some ribs
were broken and there were many wounds on his head and body. The dame animal chased two other men during the week past, both of whom had narrow escapes.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, March 2, 1899
Resolution Of Respect.
Whereas, our brother tobacconist, of the Oxford Board of Trade, Robt. S. Williams, has in the providence of God been called to pass through the deep water
of affliction, therefore be it resolved---
!. That we the members of the Tobacco Board of Trade bereave his almost sudden death and reverse the memory of his bright, jolly and lovable character.
2. That we join the community in paying tribute to him as a man of honor, integrity and virtue. His sweet disposition and manly traits of character stamp
themselves upon our memory and we trust will be a benediction to us through life.
3. That we his colaborers feel his loss both in the social and business circle and extend our sympathy to his relations in their sad affliction.
4. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, one sent to his family, one to the Public ledger and one to each of the leading tobacco
journals for publication. E. T. White, W. B. Ballou, J. H. Bullock, Z. W. Lyon, E. H. Osbourn, Committee
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Public Ledger
Friday, October 11, 1895
She Sweetly Sleeps
Death Of Mrs. R. S. Williams in Oxford Saturday.
The death of Mrs. Winnie Williams, who was the daughter of Mr. Addicus Morris, of the Wilton section of Granville county, and wife of R. s. Williams, Esq.
Of oxford, which took place Saturday afternoon was a sad event and has created a void in this community that is difficult if not adorned by a resplendent
cluster of noblest virtues.
She was about 36 years of age and leaves behind a sorely bereaved husband and one only daughter. The deceased was a consistent and earnest member of the
Methodist church whose Christian walk was close to her Savior. Her faith was sublime, her life was upright, her zeal was great but tempered with knowledge.
She showed her faith by her works. Hers was a consecrated life of service in behalf of the Master and she no doubt has had an abundant entrance through the
gates to dwell forever in that “land pure delight where saints immortal reign.”
The funeral services took place at the Methodist church and were largely attended for she had a legion of friends and admirers. Her illness was brief but
full of suggestion of the value of true religion as the soul passes through the deep shadow of the valley of death. The remarks of Rev Mr. Hurley were
pertinent and full of comfort to the sorrowing relatives of the deceased. The pall bearers were Messrs. Graham Hunt, E. T. White, W. B. Ballou, W. I.
Wilkerson, S. H. Smith and W. A. Bobbitt.
Immediately after the services at the church the remains in charge of undertaker Joe hall left for Banks Chapel, followed by a large number of friends along
with the grief stricken husband and daughter. The editor attended the burial services, and on arrival of the funeral cortege at the church we found a large
number of sympathetic friends present to participate in the last sad rites of the burial of a pure Christian woman. They were conducted by Rev. J. B.
Hurley, who further made a few touching remarks at the open grave which brought tears to the eyes of many present. We extend to the bereaved family our
warmest sympathies in the great affliction that has fallen upon them.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, January 27, 1905
In Memory.
Died at his home near Averette, Mecklenburg county, Va., Jan. 17th 1905, Mr. Beverly T. Williamson, aged about 56 years. Mr. Williamson was a worthy
citizen, a kind husband, a loving father and obliging neighbor. His illness was but for a short time having pneumonia in both sides.
His funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev. J. H. Gordon, the scripture text will be found in Prophecy by Jermiah 8th chapter and 20th
verse “ The Harvest is past the summer is ended and we are not saved.” After services his remains were interred at a place near his dwelling designated by
himself some time previous to his sickness. He leaves a widow and ten children, two brothers and two sisters and many friends to mourn his loss.
There were a large attendance of friends and relatives to witness the last tribute of respect. No One knows how heart rendering the visitation of the mighty
monster death is but loved ones who have share it. May the great God of Heaven and earth be the chief ruler to this sad stricken hour and may this scene be
the means which shall lead those connected with this home that are not sure to think of the great future. We do most cordially tender our sympathy to the
bereaved strickened family.-- A TRUE FRIEND
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The Public Ledger
Friday, May 28, 1894
Death The Reaper.
Mrs. Arna Frances Wilson died near Middleburg, N.C., on the 3rd day of May, 1894, in the 51st year of her age. She was the daughter of the venerable David
W. Knott, who lives near Dexter, N.C.
In early life sister Wilson Professed faith and joined the Baptists. She adorned her profession by a quiet, godly life. The gloom of death was lighted up by
the Sun of Righteousness. Her death was peaceful and hopeful. She leaves a husband and a large
family of children and relatives to think of her body in the grave and her soul in Heaven. Me-thinks I hear her saying: “Meet me there.”
Her remains were brought to Island Creek Church, Vance County, N. C., for interment. A large concourse of grief-stricken friends attended her burial. The
funeral services were conducted by her former pastor, Rev. J. a. Stradley.
Sad was the parting on earth, but sweet will be the meeting in heaven.----CHRISTIAN FRIEND.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, March 25, 1910
Aged Lady Dies. Miss Lizzie Wilson Died at her home, near Stovall on March 17th in
75 year on Thursday the 17th of March, there died at her home near Stovall, Miss Lizzie Wilson, who was the eldest daughter of the late Dr. Goodrich A.
Wilson. The burial took place on the following day on the old family burying ground in the presence of many people. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ben Butler,
Dick Bryant, Louis Hudson, Robt. Davis, Addison Hines, and
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Oxford Public Ledger
Thursday, May 21, 1903
Death Of A Good Woman.
After an illness of several days with dysentery Mrs. Louise Wilson was gathered to rest last Thursday morning at her home on Belle street. Mrs. Wilson was
59 years old and for many years a resident of Salem township. She was a member of the M. P. church, and was truly a devoted follower of the Lord Jesus
Christ. Blessed are they who die in Lord, for they have a home eternally in the Heavens. The internment took place in the church yard at Salem, the services
being conducted by Rev. J. D. Pegram, in the presence of a large number of grief-stricken relatives and friends. She leaves behind several sons and
daughters to mourn her departure to a better world, and may the God of love and mercy comfort and sustain them in their hour of deep grief.
The members of the family wish to thank their neighbors and friends for the many kindnesses shown then during the sickness and death of their mother.
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Public Ledger
Friday, October 18, 1895
Death of L. M. Wilson.
Mr. Luther M. Wilson, a most worthy and promising young man of Asheville, N. C. , died at the resident of his brother-in-law, T. W. Jackson, on College
street, Sunday Oct. 13th, of consumption, aged 25 years. Mr. Wilson was telegraph operator at Asheville but was forced to resign on account of ill health
and came here thinking perhaps the change would be beneficial. However fatal disease of which he was a victim had progressed too far to admit of the
salutary effects anticipated. Alas ! how often does that form of human malady seize relent lessly upon the bright and noble members of the family circle and
bid defiance to all medical skill and the kind ministrations of loving hands. He was a prominent member of Swannanoa Lodge, I. O. O. F., located at
Asheville. The Odd Fellows here took charge of the remains and carried them to Goldsboro for burial.
Mrs. T. W. Jackson, sister of Mr. Wilson, has the sympathy of this community in the hour of her sorrow and we desire to add our words of condolence in this
the moment of her gloom.
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Public Ledger
Thursday, May 5, 1898
Death Of Prominent Farmer.
Northern Granville loses one of its prominent citizens in the death of B. T. Winston, Esq., which occurred on Tuesday, May 3rd, at his late home near Adoniram after a few days illness. He was 73 years of age, and was numbered among the most successful farmers of that portion of the county.
He was a member of Grassy Creek Baptist Church, a kind neighbor and Christian gentleman, ever ready to assist those in need, He always took a deep interest
in county affairs and at one time was a members of the Board of County Commissioners, fully discharging his duty, guarding well the interest of the
taxpayers of the county. At the time of his death he was one of the magistrates of Oak Hill township, in which capacity he had served with credit for
several years.
He leaves, if we mistake not, four sons, and two daughters, three of his sons are prominent business men-- one in New Orleans and two in Texas.
The interment took place within the shadows of the home he loved so well, Rev. Fountain conducting the funeral services in the presence of a large concourse
of sorrowing neighbors and friends.
He was numbered among the staunch friends of the editor and we shall miss his kind face and warm hand shake, as he rarely ever came to Oxford without
calling to see us, and we shall cherish his memory.
We deeply regretted to learn of his demise on our return home, and our tenderest sympathies go out to the grief stricken family. Peace to his ashes.
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Public Ledger
Thursday, May 26, 1898
Tribute of Respect
Bridgers Turner Winston, died May 3rd, 1898. His father, Col. Isaac Winston, a soldier in the war of 1813 was a descendant of Isaac Winston born in England
1620, three of whose great-grandsons emigrated to Virginia and North Carolina, who led in establishing this government and making its history glorious. Te
subject of this sketch, was born in Franklin County, NC,. January 13th 1825. When sixteen years old he joined the Baptist Church. When a young man he taught
school in Tennessee; and subsequently taught for several years in North Carolina. He moved to Granville County, NC., at the age of 26.
His first wife was Miss Susan Downey, by whom there are now living four children. In 1863 he married Mary Overby, by whom there were five children. He was a
deacon of Grassy creek church for about 25 years, until failing eyesight caused him to resign.
He was a Justice of Peace for about 35 years, and County Commissioner for some time. His decisions as a magistrate were seldom, if ever, questioned and as a
county officer, his conduct was above reproach.
From youth he obeyed the admonition given in Romans 12:11 "Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, " and strictly follow the command
in Romans 13:8 "Owe no man anything." He was a man of excellent, judgment and fine business qualifications, and was often chosen to arbitrate difficulties
between his fellow county men. He was economical all his life, heeding the words of Christ in John 6 :12 " Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing
be lost." He was exemplary as the head of his house, affording them a bountiful support, and training up his children to be useful Christians. He was
liberal to the church; was kind and charitable to the poor. He was indeed a wise and godly man.
Soon after being taken sick he told his family that he expected to live only a few days; that he had already lived three years over man's allotted time; and
if it were the Lord's will, he desired to depart ad be with Christ; that they must not pray for his recovery, but that he might die without physical
suffering. God granted his desire, and he sweetly feel asleep in Jesus.
An uncommonly large congregation attended his funeral, which was preached by his pastor, after which he was buried with Masonic honors. Very many, beside
his relations, mourn his loss.--P. H. F., in The Biblical Recorder.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, August 9, 1907
In Memoriam.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Winston relict of the late Bridges Winston answered the last roll call on July 7th 1907, and went up higher to be with loved ones gone
before. She was the second daughter of David Overby of Granville County. In early life she professed faith in Christ and connected herself with the faithful
worker in her Master’s vineyard rarely missing a single service at her church until ill health caused her to do so.
She was confined to her room for sometime and to her bed for several weeks but she bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude. None knew her but to love
her.
She was ever ready to lend a helping hand to the poor and needy and speak words of cheer and hope to those in distress. She was born March 15th, 1837 and in
1863 was united in marriage with Bridges Turner Winston of Franklin county, and later moved to Granville county. To this union born five children three
boys, D. T. and J. W. of North Carolina and Thomas Winston of Texas, and two girls, Mesdames S. W. Pittard and N. W. Wood all of Granville county, also one
sister and two brother’s. The funeral services of this Christian lady were conducted at her home Monday the 8th by her pastor Rev. P. H. Fountain in the
presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends after which the remains where laid to rest beside those of her husband to await the
resurrection mourn. The pastor closed as a text, Mark 14th Chapter, 8th verse. “She hath doe what she could.”
May the sorrowing relatives find comfort in the sweet thought that she is not dead, but sleepeth and when they too shall pass over the dark and silent river
of death find that mama is waiting to greet them on the bright Celestial shore where there is no parting. Truly death leaves a shining, mark as she is gone
but her works to live after her.--I. B. N.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, March 6, 1883.
Death.
Saturday evening last Mrs. James M. Wood passed away. She had long been an invalid and her death was not unexpected. She was about 77 years of age and was
amongst the oldest members of the Methodist church here. She died full of faith in the Blessed Redeemer.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, April 3, 1883
Obituary.
Death here once more visited your home and takes from us our dear Grandmother, Mrs. M. Wood wife of James M. Wood, in the 76th year of her age. She was
called Home, Saturday the 3rd inst. about 5 o’clock p. m.
About 7 months ago she was stricken with paralysis which lasted up to the time of her death. No one save her Savior knew her sufferings. For 56 years she
had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church. She always loved her church, but for the last 10 years her health has been so feeble that she could
not attend although she never forgot, the Savior she loved. During her sickness which she bore with patience and fortitude ministers of the Gospel were
frequently around her bed side and at all times she expressed the desire to go Home and be with her savior and loved ones that had gone before. She called
around her bed side most of her children and grandchildren and requested them to all meet her in heaven.
She was a devoted wife and affectionate mother a loving grandmother and friend to all who knew here. --Neta(?)-- _______________________________________________________________________________________
The Torch Light
October 2, 1883
Death.
Died at Oxford, on Thursday the 27th of September, 1883, Col. George Wortham, in the 60th year of his age. He was the son of the late Dr. James L. Wortham,
of Granville and early educated at the Cadwell Institute at Greensboro under the instruction of the late Sr. Wilson, and at the University of North
Carolina. Col. Wortham was licensed to practice law in his 21st year and continued in the practice of his profession, until his death. In many respects he
was a remarkable man; with more than average intellect, he was not a laborious student; yet he amassed a wonderful store of information on every subject.
With al departments of learning he was apparently familiar and was always ready and proficient in its use.
Col. Wortham was an ardent lover of his State and of her industries, and a strong advocate of the rights of the State as he understood them. In the late war
he took a prominent part. He was the Captain of the Granville Grays, and was afterwards Col. of the 50th Regiment of North Carolina troops, and served
through the whole way. Since the surrender he was resided in Oxford engaged in practicing his profession in which he occupied a prominent position.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Wednesday, March 27, 1912
She Sweetly Sleeps.
On Tuesday morning at 3 o’clock the death angel bore the spirit of Mrs. Mary Brent Wright to the Realms of Bliss in the upper and Better Kingdom after a
short illness. Ever since Mrs.. Wright was stricken little hopes were entertained for her recovery by the attending physicians. She sweetly fell asleep at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam C. Averett, surrounded by her loved ones, to whom we extend our sincere condolence in the hour of deep grief.
She was a most excellent Christian woman, a devoted mother, kind sympathetic neighbor and friend, and ever ready to do a good deed.
Mrs. Mary Brent Wright, widow of L. E. Wright, was born in Oxford at the old Allen place, on Raleigh road, more recently occupied by Dr. C. D. H. Fort, on
December 18, 1849. She was educated at Oxford Baptist College situated where the present Stradley home is located and at Mill’s College, which is the Orphan
Asylum. Early in life she devoted her time to teach school, and among some of her girlhood pupils now living in Oxford are: Mrs. Nannie Yancey, Dr. T. .
Booth, Messrs. John C. Haskins, James B. Meadows and others.
She joined the Methodist Church at the age of sixteen and lived a consecrated Christian life. She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Cornelia E. Cawthorn,
and Mrs. M. E. Allen, of Halifax; Mrs. A. P. Overton, of Conway’s Mill, and daughter, Mrs. Samuel C. Averett; two sons, Cortez and Roy B. Wright, Jr., and a
number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The funeral services will be conducted from the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. C. Averett, on Broad street, this Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock and the
interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
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