RICHMOND COUNTY 0BITUARIES 1800-1840 (Contains Obituaries from neighboring counties, Moore, Anson and Montgomery - May 21 - June 6, 2016) RrNCWa - Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser (Raleigh, North Carolina) RrNCG - Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Gazette CarOb - Carolina Observer (Fayetteville, N.C.) FayObs - Fayetteville Observer (Fayetteville, North Carolina) ColTel - Columbia Telescope (Columbia, South Carolina) Contact: Myrtle Bridges
December 02, 1800 • Died at his house in Moore County, a few days ago, Malcolm M'Neill, Senator in the General Assembly of this State. RrNCWa March 03, 1806 • Died in Richmond county, on the 13th ult. of the smallpox, Colonel John Speed, a respectable citizen, who has frequently represented that county in the General Assembly of this State. RrNCWa November 3, 1806 • Died at the house of her son, Robert Troy, Esq., in Anson county, Mrs. Rachael Troy, in the 54th year of her age. RrNCWa April 13, 1809 • Died at his seat in Richmond county, on the 31st ult. in the 62d year of his age, General Henry W. Harrington. He was an active and useful officer, and acquired honour in the Revolution which secured to this country its Independence. In private life, he exercised all the virtues which recommend a man to our confidence and regard, the nicest sense of honour, and strictest principles of justice, regulated every transaction of his life. In his more domestic relations, he was eminently amiable-the most tender and affectionate husband, the kindest and most indulgent father, a sincere and zealous friend. His memory will ever be cherished by all the virtuous and the good of his acquaintance. RrNCWa February 11, 1808 • Died at his seat in Anson county, Joseph White, at the extreme age of 112 years. RrNCWa March 28, 1811 • Died in Sneedsboro, Anson county, some days ago, whither he had gone on business Mr. Lawrence O'Bryan, a highly respectable citizen of Tarborough. RrNCWa February 05, 1819 • Died a few days past, Mr. William Pemberton of Richmond county, on Peedee, after a long and painful affliction of a pulmonary complaint, in the prime of his life. He was an amiable and worthy man, and spared no pains nor expence in trying to reinstate his health, but all in vain, he has left a few dear relatives and numerous friends to mourn his loss, amongst whom is a tender mother loaded with grief, having previously lost the dear partner of all her joys and a loving daughter with the same fatal complaint. RrNCG May 07, 1819 • Died in Moore county, lately, Wm. Martin, Esq., a highly respectable and popular ditizen of that county. RrNCG September 29, 1820 • Died in Anson county, lately, Capt. Benjamin A. Lanier. RrNCG October 29, 1819 • Died in Moore county, at the seat of Murdoch M'Intosh, Esq. on the 14th inst., John M'Intosh, formerly of Fayetteville, in the 24th year of his age. RrNCG April 28, 1820 • Died on the 5th inst. Mr. Hugh M'Lean of Moore county. RrNCG September 22, 1820 • Died in Moore county, a few days since, Mrs. Martha Seawell, aged 71 years, consort of Joseph Seawell, Esq. of Fayetteville, and mother of Henry Seawell, Esq. of this vicinity. RrNCG May 17, 1822 • Died in Alabama, of a consumption, on the 15th ult. on his way to Pensacola for his health, Mr. Duncan M'Laurin, aged 30 from Richmond county, in this state. RrNCG January 25, 1822 • Died in Richmond county, lately, Jas. Stuart, Esq., for several years a member of the State Legislature and of Congress RrNCG October 4, 1822 • Died in Anson county, Reuben Medley, Esq., in the 66th year of his age, a worthy and respectable citizen. In early life Mr. M. was afflicted with Scrophula, which so increased as to render, in his 52nd year, the amputation of his right leg necessary. He enjoyed comparative health for a few years after this operation, when the disorder again recurred in his remaining leg, which was also amputated. After this he enjoyed un- interrupted health for eight years, when he became the victim to a bilious attack. RrNCG July 10, 1823 • Died in Richmond county, on the 8th ult. Mr. Nelson Gibson, sen. Aged 75 years. CarOb July 17, 1823 • Died in Richmond county, on the 5th instant, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey, a native of Scotland, and widow of the Rev. Colin Lindsey, of the Presbyterian church. CarOb October 02, 1823 • Died in Clinton, Jones county, Ga., on the 30th ult. after a short illness Mr. Collin Murkison, son of Mr. Daniel Murkison of Moore county, NC [may be Murchison] whence he migrated in 1822. He has left a disconsolate wife and brother to mourn his loss, and society has lost an honest, worthy, and industrious citizen. His friends have this consolation in their distress, that among his acquaintances in Georgia he had no enemy, but was respected by all, and beloved by those who intimately knew him. His remains were interred with military honors by the Clinton Independent Blues, of which he was formerly a member, and attended by a large concourse of citizens. CarOb November 13, 1823 • Died on the 10th instant, in Richmond county, Miss Catharine MacGill, daughter of Mr. Allen MacGill. CarOb March 19, 1824 • Died in Rockingham, Richmond county, on the 26th ult. in the 19th year of his age, Winston W. Covington. This young gentleman was at school in the Rockingham Academy on the evening last preceding the morning of his death, and being attacked with a violent pain in his head, he requested one of his school associates to accompany him to his father's. He had not however, prodeeded far, before the increased violence of the pain and a sickness at the stomach, producing a partial blindness and great debilty, he requested his companion to assist him to the sho of Dr. Thomas about a hundred yards distant. On entering the door of the shop he observed to a student within, in a prophetic tone, "I am sick," and walked to a bed and laid himself down, to rise no more.-Fifteen hours afterwards he quietly breathed out his last. From the time of his lying down to that of his falling asleep in the chill embraces of death, he retained, it is believed, his senses, but seemed to be in a stupid, listless state, requiring loud and frequent repetitions of a question to arouse and fix his attention sufficiently to draw from him an answer. Only sixteen hours before his lips were purpled, and his eyes closed forever in death, he seemed truly destined for an old age- as far removed from the "cold and silent chambers of the tomb," as you, reader, possibly can seem. [additional] CarOb • Died in the town of Rockingham, Richmond county, on Wednesday, the 6th inst. in the 29th year of her age, Mrs. Susan Sedbury, wife of David Sedbury, and daughter of Mr. Thomas. P. Williams. RrNCG November 13, 1823 •With feelings of regret, we announce the decease of one of our most valuable citizens.-Dr. Thomas Degraffenreid, at his residence on Deep river, in Moore county, expired on Sabbath evening, the 19th ult. after a severe illness of ten days. His disease was supposed to be a violent bilious fever, which he bore with patience and resignation. Soon after he was taken unwell, he told his friends his sickness would terminate in death. He continued under this impression while capable of speaking [additional] CarOb January 01, 1824 • Died in Moore county, a few days since, Col. Roderick Murchison, about 30 years of age. CarOb September 16, 1824 • Departed this life on the morning of the 31st instant at the residence of H. Pearson, Esq. Anson county, Mr. John McFadyen, son of Mr. Arch'd McFadyen of this county, aged 30 years. The deceased was a mechanic of the first order, and much esteemed by all who knew him. In his death, society has lost a useful member. CarOb October 07, 1824 • Died on Wednesday, the 22nd ult. at the house of her brother, Dr. William Mendenhall, in Anson county, NC Mrs. Mary T. Ingram, wife of Mr. B. Ingram, of Darlington, S.C., and daughter of Mrs. Judith Mendenhall of Jamestown, Guilford, N.C. CarOb October 28, 1824 • Departed this life on the 19th inst., at his father's residence near Laurel Hill, Richmond county, of a pulmonary disease which he bore with fortitude and resignation, Mr. Arch'd McMillan, aged 27 years, son of Gilbert McMillan, Esq. CarOb November 11, 1824 • Died at his residence in Richmond county, on Saturday evening last, Mr. Even MacLauren, aged 25 years. • Died in New Hanover county, at the house of Robert Henry, Esq. on the 28th day of October last, the Rev. Daniel White, of Richmond county, aged 43 years; he was an estimable minister of the Baptist church; he was a native of Scotland, preached the Gospel five years in his native land, and seventeen years in America with acceptance; he was on a missionary tour through the bounds of the Cape Fear Association, as a donestic missionary under the pastorage and and direction of the North Carolina Baptist Missionary Society. It appeared from his indispositioned death, that he had finished the work allotted him and calmly fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. He has left an amiable and affectionate wife and four children, with a numerous acquaintances to regret his loss. CarOb April 28, 1825 • Died at the residence of his father in Richmond county, on the 21st inst. Capt. Duncan M'Laurin, aged 42 years, a gentleman who, in the various relations of life, had ever sustained a most exhalted character, for benevolence, independence, and integrity, and whose latter end was calm and composed as that of the sinless child. CarOb • Died at Laurel Hill, in Richmond county, on the 13th inst., after a lingering illness, Miss Mary Stalker, daughter of Mr. Duncan Stalker, of that place. She was a young lady of great worth and respectability-her death will long be regretted by her friends and those who are personally acquainted with her. CarOb August 05, 1825 • Died at their place of residence in Anson county, the Rev. Joseph Williams and Martha his wife; the former on the 6th, the latter on the 8th July, being about forty hours between. Mr. Williams was in his 77th year-his wife about two years younger. RrNCG September 29, 1825 • Died in Richmond county, on Thursday the 15th inst. Miss Mary Currie, daughter of Mr. Angus Currie, aged 20 years. • Died at Laurel Hill, in Richmond county, on the 20th instant, after a short illness, Miss Mary McNair, daughter of the late Mr. Edward McNair of that place.-At the same time and place, Mary McNair, an infant, neice of the above lady. • Died in Moore county, on the 21st inst. aged 23 years, Mrs. Margaret S. Kelly, consort of John B. Kelly, Esq. … Long will society, a bereaved husband, and a numerous and extensive connexion, have to deplore her loss;but cheered by the reflection that she lived and died beloved. CarOb October 6, 1825 • Died in Richmond county, on the 30th ult. of a lingering illness, which he bore with fortitude and resignation, Daniel MacKinon, Sen. aged about 60 years, leaving a numerous family, and a large train of friends and relations to mourn his loss. • Died near Sneedsborough, Anson county, on the 28th inst. of bilious fever, Dr. John King, long a distinguished practitioner of Physic. October 13, 1825 • Died in Moore county, on the 26th ult. after an illness of 18 days with the Typhus Fever, Dr. John Patterson. CarOb October 20, 1825 • Died in Richmond county, on the 7th inst. Miss Nancy Crowson, daughter of Mr. William Crowson, aged about 12 years. She was ill four days only, of what is termed cold plague. CarOb November 18, 1825 • Died in Anson county, after a short illness Charles Hunt, Esq. Mr. Hunt resided in this place in 1823 while engaged in the attainment of professional knowledge…. RrNCG May 17, 1826 • Died at Laurel Hill, in Richmond county, on the 12th instant, after a severe illness of five hours, Mrs. Mary McMillan, consort of Mr. Daniel McMillan, of that place. Her early death is deeply regretted, not only by her disconsolate husband and child, but by her numerous relatives and friends. CarOb August 15, 1826 • Died at his residence in Montgomery county, (at the gold mines on Beaverdam creek, of which he was the proprietor) on the 26th ult. Col. West Harris, a field officer in the Revolutionary War, aged 79 years. Col. Harris was a native of the state of Virginia, but removed to North Carolina before the War of the Revolution, and settled in that section of the county which is now Montgomery county. RrNCG September 08, 1826 • Died in Montgomery county, Mrs. Edith Harris, widow of the late Col. West Harris, whose death was announced in this paper a few weeks since. RrNCG December 27, 1826 • Died in Richmond county, on the morning of the 13th inst., after a short but severe illness, Daniel Williamson, youngest son of Isaac Williamson, Esq., in the 21st year of his age. • Died at his father's residence, in the same county, on Saturday the 16th inst., Mr. Daniel A. Campbell, eldest son of Robert Campbell, Esq. Mr. Campbell was a young man of promising talents, and, for some time previous to his death, was preparing himself for the Gospel Ministry. He has left behind him numerous relations and friends to mourn their loss. They have, however, the cheering consolation to believe, that his immortal spirit is now at rest in the bosom of his Father and his God. • Died in the same county, on the evening of the 25th instant, suddenly, James Lock, son of Neal MacNair, Esq., aged about 12 years. CarOb January 31, 1827 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 19th ult. Mr. Beverly A. Harris, aged about 45. CarOb March 08, 1827 • Died in this county, on Thursday night last, in the 38th year of his age, Robert Campbell, Esq., a generous and hospitable man, beloved by numerous relatives and friends. • Died in Philadelphia, on the 25th ultimo, Col. Henry N. Miller, of Cheraw, S.C. CarOb March 27, 1827 • Died at the residence of Mr. John Watson; on the 5th ult. near Cheraw, Mrs. Mary Culpeper, aged 57 years, consort of the Rev. John Culpeper, of Montgomery county, after a lingering illness of about three years. RrNCG April 26, 1827 • Died, in the town of Montgomery, Alabama, on the 26th ult., Mr. Thomas Coleman, a native of Anson county, in this State, aged about 28 years. He was shortly after settling in the town in which he died, appointed Clerk of the County Court, the duties of which office he discharged with fidelity. In his private character he was distinguished, for mildness of disposition, uprightness of intention, simplicity of manners and goodness of heart. CarOb April 27, 1827 • Died on the 10th inst. at his residence in Anson county, in the 65the year of his age, John Sinclair, Esquire. RrNCG May 10, 1827 • Died on Saturday last, in Moore county, Murdoch Martin, Esq. CarOb May 10, 1827 • Died at the residence of Tod Robinson, Esq., in Autauga county, Ala., on the 16th ult., the Rev. Wm. Terry, [formerly of Fayetteville, N.C.], in the 49th year of his age. Mr. T. was a minister of the gospel for more than twenty years. Few men could be found who unite, with an acute and well-informed mind, so many excellent qualities of the heart as did the deceased ...CarOb June 07, 1827 • Died in Richmond county, on Friday, the 27th ultimo, Miss Elizabeth Bethune. CarOb July 12, 1827 • Died on the 4th inst., at his residence near Carthage, Moore county, Joseph Seawell, Esq. aged 84 years and 6 months. … Mr. Seawell was a native of Virginia, a descendant of an ancient and respectable family, who were among the early emigrants from England, and who settled on the Chesapeak Bay, not far from Norfolk, and gave rise to the name of the place (Seawell's Point) which still bears the family name. • Died in this town, on Sunday morning last, of consumption, Mrs. Ann Watson, wife of Mr. Samuel Watson, aged about 40 years …. She left a husband and daughter, and other near relatives, to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife, a tender mother, and an endeared friend. • Died in Moore county, at the residence of Arch'd McBryde, Esq., Dr. Archibald McQueen, in the 27th year of his age. CarOb August 07, 1827 • Died on the 16th instant in Moore county, John Tyson Jr., Esq. RrNCG September 06, 1827 • Died on Friday evening last, at his residence in Richmond county, William P. Leak, Esq., a gentleman of great respectability and worth. CarOb September 25, 1827 • Died at Mechanics Hill, in Moore county, on the 15th instant, Miss Lydia Kennedy, youngest daughter of Mr. David Kennedy, aged 19 years and nine months. In her death her aged parents and connexions have to mourn the loss of a most dutiful child, and an affectionate relative. RrNCG October 02, 1827 • Died on the 19th ultimo at the Pilot Mountain in this state, James Coleman, Esq. of Wadesboro', [Anson county] aged 52 years. RrNCG October 18, 1827 • Died at his seat, near Rockingham, in Richmond county, on Sunday night last, Gen. Benjamin H. Covington, of a short but severe attack of typhus fever. General Covington was Clerk of the Superior Court of Richmond County, and chief Clerk of the Senate of this State. • Died in Montgomery county, on the 3rd inst., Robert Peacock, Esq. aged 26 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and left the world with a bright prospect of a glorious immortality beyond the grave. CarOb October 26, 1827 • Died on the 9th instant in Montgomery county, after a short illness, the Rev'd Joseph Clark, of Randolph, a worthy and respectable Minister of the Methodist Church. CarOb November 20, 1827 • Died on the 6th ult. John Grqaham, Esq., a member of the legislature of Tennessee from Perry county, and a native of Anson county, in this State. RrNCG November 22, 1827 • Died in Richmond county, on the 9th inst. Mrs. Nancy Robinson, wife of Capt. Arthur Robinson, in the 53rd year of her age. CarOb January 24, 1828 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs. Nancy Tillman, in the 78th year of her age. CarOb January 31, 1828 • Died in Richmond county, on the 17th inst., Miss Margaret G. Nicholson, daughter of Col. Alexander Nicholson, aged 25 years. CarOb February 14, 1828 • Died in Moore county, on Thursday last, Col. Benjamin W. Williams, only son of Governor Williams, dec. He was highly esteemed, and his death is regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends. CarOb February 21, 1828 • Died in Richmond county, on the 5th instant, Capt. Arthur Robinson, aged about 60. CarOb February 26, 1828 • Died in Anson county, very suddenly, John C. Baker. Mr. Baker was about 82 years old; he was a true Whig, and one of the best soldiers in the Revolution. RrNCG March 04, 1828 • Died at his residence, in Moore county, on the 12th ult. Mr. Allen McDonald, in the 84th year of his age. RrNCG March 25, 1828 • Died in Perry county, Ala. On the 19th ult. while on a visit to his friends, Mr. Bryan Borough, of Moore county, in this State, aged 20 years. RrNCG July 04, 1828 • Died at Wadesboro', on the 23rd ult. Thomas Chalmers, Esq. of Salisbury. RrNCG July 15, 1828 • Died at Wadesborough, on the 2nd instant, Colonel Joseph Picket, in the 52nd year of his age, being born on July 4th, 1776. He was a lawyer of high standing, and unusually beloved for his private virtues. … we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. … That these preceedings be published in the Cheraw and Fayetteville papers. RrNCG July 18, 1828 • Died at his residence in Richmond county, near Laurel Hill, Mr. Duncan Colquhoun, in the 68th year of his age, after a painful illness of many months. He left a numerous family to deplore their irretrievable loss. RrNCG July 31, 1828 • Died in Montgomery county, on the night of the 23rd instant, Mrs. Martha Chisholm, the wife of My Whitson H. Chisholm. This young lady had been married but about five months. After two days' indisposition, on Wednesday night, she felt so much better as to request the family to retire to rest without watching by her. They did so, and at 12 o'clock it was found that her spirit had winged its way to another, and it is fondly hoped, a better habitation.-what a striking instance of the fleeting nature of hunam joys and life. CarOb August 19, 1828 • Died on Wednesday the 23rd July last, Mrs. Eliza A. Jennings, consort of Hiram Jennings, Esq., of Anson county, in the 24th year of her age, after a painful illness of several months, which she bore with much patience and fortitude, leaving a disconsolate husband with two small infants, and a large train of connexion and acquaintances to lament their loss. She was beloved and respected by all who knew her. Those who have lost her have the consolation to believe, that her soul is in a world of purer spirits. RrNCG October 09, 1828 • Died in Anson county, on Rocky river, near Austinnnnn's Gold Mine, on the 17th inst., Mr. Green DeBerry Austin, eldest son of Col. Jacob Austin, aged 26 years. • Died in Montgomery county, on the same day, Mrs. Chelaty Austin, wife of Col. Jacob Austin, aged 48 years;--both with the typhus fever, very prevalent in the settlement. CarOb [Mrs. Austin has left a kind and affectionate husband, and nine children, to bemoan her sudden departure from life; and Mr. Green D. Austin has left a bereaved wife and one child. RrNCG] October 12, 1828 • During the late session of Richmond Superior Court, Malcolm McQueen and James Long, two aged men, died suddenly, in consequence of intoxication; and of bruises occasioned by falls while in that situation. N.C. Journal. RrNCG October 23, 1828 • Died in Cheraw, [S.C.] on the 6th instant, Dr. Alexander McQueen, formerly of this town, in the 57th year of his age. CarOb October 28, 1828 • Died at her residence in Wadesboro', on the 13th instant, Mrs. Rosanna Harrington. Few persons have been more deservedly or mor universally beloved; gew has possessed qualities more amiable or more elevating. RrNCG December 23, 1828 • Died at his residence in Carthage, Moore county, on the 10th instant, General Benjamin Person, in the 35th year of his age. The death of this highly respectable man has left a space in society not easily filled, and spread a general gloom among his numerous friends. RrNCG March 27, 1829 • Died near Laurel Hill, Richmond county, on the 25th of February, Mrs. Mary McLaurin, in the 35th year of her age. She has left a disconsolate husband and six small children and numerous relations and friends to mourn their irreparable loss. RrNCG April 14, 1829 • Died on the 23rd ultimo, in Moore county, Daniel M'Neill, Esq. aged 83 years, of dropsy in the chest, and consequent debility. The deceased had spent a long life of usefulness-age great part of the time in regular communion with the Presbyterian church-and fell calmly and gently into the arms of death, with the blessed hope and joyous expectation of a happy resurrection.. • Died suddenly, on the 25th ultimo, at his residence in Marion District, S. Carolina, Mr. William Blue, aged 73. He was a native of Kintyre, in Scotland, and emigrated to this country at the age of 12 or 13 years. He enlisted with the Americans about the commencement of the Revolutionary war, in which service he continued during the struggle. He then turned his attention to agriculture. From his moral deportment and energy in promoting the Christian Religion, he was nominated and appointed a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Ashpole, which office he filled and held with assiduity and credit to himself and Church for the last 50 years. From his brilliancy of intellect and natural vivacity, he commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. His death has left a chasm in the Church and in society that will not easily be filled. A numerous train of friends and relative lament the loss of this good man. RrNCG November 02, 1829 • Died at his residence in Anson county, on the 20th ult. after a protracted and painful illness, Joseph Tanner, Esq. The deceased was a native of Warren county, but for the last 12 years a highly respectable citizen of Anson. He has left a numerous family and friends to mourn their irreparable loss. He met his fate with christian fortitude not doubting his acceptance with God. RrNCG December 10, 1829 • Died at Cheraw, SC, on the 15th ult. Dr. Jno. G. Lance, aged 33 years. CarOb January 21, 1830 • Died at the residence of Mrs. Hugh McLean, in Moore county, on the 18th inst., Miss Catharine King, formerly of New York. CarOb January 25, 1830 • Died at his residence in Richmond county, on the 11th inst. of the palsy, Mr. Archibald McArn, aged 62 years. RrNCG February 04, 1830 • Died in Cheraw, [SC] on Tuesday last, Mr. Lawrence Horn. CarOb February 18, 1830 •A man by the name of Owen Slaughter was summoned on the 3rd instant to assist as a juror in laying off a road, on the opposide of Mountain Creek from where he lived, in Richmond county-one which side of the creek he remained until near sun-set, when he started home. After crossing the creek, he had to cross a fence, where he was found by one of his negroes sent in search of him. No jury of inquest was held over his body, but from appearances, he fell from the fence on his head, which fall resulted in the dislocation of his neck, consequently terminated his existence. For a number of years he passed as a preacher of the Gospel, of the Baptist order, from which Church he was excommunicated for intemperance. There is no doubt he died in a statr of intoxication. This therefore should be a solemn warning to those in the habot of using intoxicating liquors to excess. It also calls aloud for the formation of more Temperance Societies, and an additionaly number of Zealous members.. CarOb March 18, 1830 • Died in this town, on Monday last, Miss Jane Southerland, in the 53rd year of her age... CarOb May 06, 1830 • Died at Cheraw, S.C. Mrs. Rebecca Ann, wife of Joseph H. Towns, Esq. of that place, and eldest sister of Wm. H. Halsey, Esq. and Mrs. S. Langdon, of Wilmington. RrNCG May 10, 1830 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 13th ult. Mr. Leonard Cranford, between 80 and 90 years of age. • Died also on the 4th ult. Mr. Robert Moss, in the 57th year of his age RrNCG June 10, 1830 • Departed this life, at his residence, Shady Grove, Anson county, North Carolina, on the evening of May 30, 1830, Mr. James Sharpe, a native of Scotland, and for the last ten years a resident of North Carolina. Mr. Sharpe was well known in Scotland as a stone mason, and worked on the Caledonia Canal with Hamilton Fulton. He had no relations as far as is known in this part of the country. He has left some property. The editors of newspapers friendly to the real owners of property, will give this notice an insertion. • Died in Richmond county, on Tuesday the 2nd inst. Mr. Stephen Williams, in the 54th year of his age. Mr. Williams was an affectionate husband, a kind and indulgent father, and obliging to all his neighbors. He has left a wide family circle, and numerous friends and relatives, to lament their irreparable loss. CarOb June 17, 1830 • Died at Marlborough Court House, S.C., on the 30th ult. Mrs. Doritha Munnerlyn, consort of Mr. Wm. Munnerlyn of that place. CarOb August 30, 1830 • Died at his father's residence in Richmond county, on the 17th instant, Mr. John McMillan, after a few days illness, in the 23rd year of his age. He was for some time past a resident of South Carolina, and came to pay his father's family a visit. RrNCG September 13, 1830 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 25th ult. aged about 62 years, the Rev. William Peacock, a native of North Britain, but for the last forty years a citizen of the above county. Mr. Peacock was for twenty-five years previous to his death, a minister of the gospel, of exemplary piety, belonging to the Presbyterian Church and was eminently useful in that capacity. RrNCG September 23, 1830 • Died in Anson county, on the 5th inst., in consequence of injury received on the day previous by being thrown from his Sulkey, Hugh McKenzie, Esq., in the 39th year of his age. Thus suddenly has a most worthy and useful citizen been cut off from his family and friends. • Died at the residence of her father, near Manchester, S.C., on the 14th inst. Mrs. Mary Rebecca McDuffie, consort of the Hon. George McDuffie and daughter of Richard Singleton, Esq. CarOb December 02, 1830 • Died in Richmond county, Duncan McIntyre, Esq. RrNCG January 13, 1831 • Died in Moore county, at the residence of her mother, on the 4th instant, Mrs. Catharine Peacock, daughter of the late William Martin, Esq., in the 21st year of her age. • Died in Marlborough District, SC, on the 25th ult., Doctor James Moffitt, in the 37th year of his age.-This gentleman was a native of Sligo, Ireland, and for many years an eminent practioner of physic. He has left an amiable wife and daughter to lament heir irreparable loss.-Cheraw Rep. CarOb February 10, 1831 • Died in Wilmington, on the 30th ult., Mr. William Crawford, of Moore county, aged 44 years. He arrived in Wilmington on the preceding Friday, with the disease upon him which eventuated in his death. • Died in Wilmington, on the 2nd inst. James Usher, Esq. CarOb March 10, 1831 • Died at his residence on Pee Dee, in Richmond county, on the 26th ult., John Wall, Sen., aged about 85 years. Mr. Wall was a native of Virginia, but for upwards of 50 years, a citizen of Richmond county-The manly and correct bearing of the dec'd, through a long and exemplary life, was such as to transmit to a numerous and respectable offspring, an unsullied family reputation, and to exhibit for the emulation of his neighbors and acquaintances, an honorable model of character in the diversified relations of private life. Truly may it be said of him, he "acted well his part." CarOb April 13, 1831 • Died in Moore county, on the 4th instant, Mrs. England, wife of Mr. William England, formerly of Fayetteville, who has left a large connection of friends and eight small children to mourn her untimely death. Mrs. England was for many years a consistent and orderly member of the Presbyterian Church. CarOb May 11, 1831 • Died in Lawrenceville, Montgomery county, N.C., on the 29th of April, the Rev's John Christian, in the 62nd year of his age. Mr. Christian was for a number of years, a pious member of the Methodist Church, and upwards of 20 y ears a faithful and zealous minister of the gospel. … He has left a wife and five children, together with a circul of numerous friends and relatives to mourn their irreparable loss … He left the world in full expectation of a blessed immortality. CarOb • Died at the house of her father, Mr. Coman, in this city, on Tuesday last, Mrs. Sarah Burney, wife of James Burney, Esq. of Columbus county, in this State. RrNCG September 14, 1831 • Died in Rockingham, Richmond county, N.C., on Tuesday evening, the 30th of August, Mrs. Mary D. Leak, consort of F.T. Leak, Esq., after an illness of seven days, which she bore with christian fortitude and resignation. She left an affectionate husband and two small children with numerous relations and friends to mourn their loss under this afflicting dispensation. CarOb • Departed this life in Rockingham, Richmond county, on Wednesday, the 7th inst., William P. Leak, only son of F.T. Leak, Esq., aged 17 months. CarOb October 05, 1831 • Died in Lawrenceville, Montgomery county, on the 21st ult., Samuel Pemberton, Esq., leaving a wife and three children to lament his loss. CarOb November 02, 1831 • Died (of a bilious fever) at his residence in Moore county, on the 23rd instant, Thomas Roane, Esq. CarOb June 05, 1832 • Died in Anson county, on the 26th ult., Mrs. Elizabeth Benton, consort of Mr. William H. Benton, and daughter of Archibald Caraway, Esq. A large circle of friends and relations and an affectionate husband, have to deplore her untimely loss. CarOb June 12, 1832 • Died near Cheraw, S.C., on Friday last, Mrs. Elizabeth Ervin, wife of Col. James R. Ervin, and eldest daughter of the late Gen. Erasmus Powe. CarOb August 21, 1832 • Died in Richmond county, on Tuesday, the 15th inst., Mrs. Catharine E. Drake, the wife of Mr. Eugene B. Drake, a merchant of this town, and daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Warden. Mrs. Drake has been snatched away in the morning of life; it is but little more than two months since she became a wire, with a prospect of life before her fair and unclouded. She early devoted herself to God, and was a membe of the Presbyterian church in this place. CarOb September 18, 1832 • Died in Anson county, on the 17th July last, Mrs. Jane McRae, consort of Archibald C. McRae and daughter of Duncan McKenzie, in the 31st year of her age. • Died at the residence of Mr. George T. Barksdale, Bladen county, on Wednesday morning last, Mr. Raiford R. Robeson, late ot this place, in the 21st year of his age. CarOb December 04, 1832 • Died in Moore county, on the 24th ult., Mrs. Mary Shields, consort of Cornelius Shields, Esq., aged 48 years, six months and twenty days, after an illness of four months and three days. She has left fifteen children, all of whom surrounded her grave to mourn the loss of an affectionate mother, also a large circle of friends and relations to lament her untimely end. CarOb December 18, 1832 • Died in Moore county, on the 11th instant, Mrs. Sarah Buchan, wife of Arch'd Buchan, Esq. CarOb January 29, 1833 (Carolina Observer, now Fayetteville Observer) • Died near Rockingham, Richmond county, on the 23rd inst., after a lingering illness of several years, Mr. Pentecost Robinson. FayOb February 19, 1833 • Died in Richmond ounty, on Monday the 11th inst., after an illness of four weeks' duration, Mr. Laurence Hicks, a useful and intelligent man. He has left a number of relations and friends to lament his death. FayOb February 26, 1833 • Died at his residence near Wadesborough, on the 11th ultimo, in the 68th year of his age, Major Adam Lockhart, formerly a member of our State Legislature from the county of Anson, and for many years an active and efficient magistrate of said county. FayOb April 09, 1833 • Died at H. W. Stricklin's in Anson county, on the 29th ult., Mr. Eli Terry, aged about 15 years, a son of William Terry, dec'd and Sarah C. Terry, who formerly resided in Fayetteville. He was taken ill on Thursday evening and died on Friday, a few minutes before 12 o'clock. FayOb April 23, 1833 • A gentleman in Wadesborough (Anson) writes to us that on Thursday evening last, a stranger arrived at one of the Hotels in that place, who died on the following day from the effects of Laudanum given him by a person who came there in his company. The verdict of the Jury of Inquest was, his "death was caused by Laudanum given to him by Thomas Ooten, but not with an evil intention. " On examination of his papers, the deceased was found to be Lieut. James H. Cooke, of the US Army. It is not stated and probably not known, what was his place of residence; and this notice is inserted that his friends may be informed of his death. FayOb May 21, 1833 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 12th instant, William H. Lilly, late of the firm of W.H. and D.C. Lilly. He left a wife, four children and a large circle of relations and friends to mourn their irreparable loss. He was a respectable member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. • Died on the 8th instant, near Rockingham, Richmond county, Mary Jane McKinnon, daughter of Robert and Catharine McKinnon, in the 2nd year of her age. FayOb June 04, 1833 • Died in Wadesborough, Anson county,on the 16th ult., aged 18 years, Mrs. Evelina Jones, wife of Doct. Walter F. Jones, (youngest daughter of the late Col. Jos. Pickett); communicant of the Episcopal Church. RrNCG June 25, 1833 • Died on Friday the 14th instant, Mrs. Clark, wife of Kenneth Clark, Sen., of Moore county, in the 56th year of her age. Mrs. Clark, at an early period of life, embraced the Lord Jesus Christ, attached herself to the Presbyterian Church, and uniformly adorned her profession by a walk and conversation becoming the Gospel. FayOb July 16, 1833 • Lately in Florida, F.A. Cash, Esq., Attorney at Law, formerly of Anson County, North Carolina. FayOb August 13, 1833 • Departed this life, on the morning of the 21st of July last, Miss Mary J. Stanback, in the 23rd year of her age, eldest daughter of Mr. David Stanback, of Richmond county, North Carolina. FayOb August 27, 1833 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 6th instant, in the 80th year of his age, after a protracted illness, Mr. Alexander McRae, a gentleman, who by his firmness and integrity, had gained the esteem of his acquaintances, and who has left many friends and relations to lament his death. • Died in Richmond county, on the 20th ultimo, Mr. Duncan McRae, son of Mr. Alexander McRae, in the 25th year of his age. This young man was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was respected by all who knew him. • Died in Marlborough District, S.C., on the 19th instant, Mr. Daniel C. McIntyre, in the 28th year of his age, a respectable citizen of that District. FayOb August 27, 1833 • A tribute to the memory of Alexander Robertson Ellerbe, who died at the residence of his father, in Marlboro (county, S.C.), the 9th of this month, aged 21 years and 5 months, after little more than five days illness.… ColTel October 08, 1833 • Died at Chapel Hill on Sunday last, James T. Smith, of Anson county, a student of the Sophomore class in the University. … FayOb October 22, 1833 • Died in Richmond county, on the 12th instant, after an illness of nine days duration of bilious fever, of a peculiarly malignant character, Mrs. Nancy Covington, in the 56th year of her age, consort of Benjamin C. Covington, Esq. Mrs. Covington, for several years prior to her death, was a faithful and devoted member of the Baptist Church. … She spoke of her death to her children and friends, as a subject not of consolence, but rather of congratulation, that she was exchanging a life of affliction, for a blissful abode in the Paradise of God. She was heard to say, " that ere long she would be where there are not burning fevers, no insatiable thirst for water,--grieve not for me, I'm going to Heaven, prepare to meet me in glory." FayOb January 21, 1834 • Died on the 14th inst., neat Laurel Hill, Richmond county, Mr. Daniel McFarland, aged 67 years, a man respected in the community in which he lived. FayOb April 01, 1834 • Died in Moore county, on the 24th ult., Mrs. Margaret Cameron, consort of Mr. John Cameron, aged 77 years 2 months and 7 days. She has left a train of connections to mourn her loss. " When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies-I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes" FayOb April 08, 1834 • Departed this life, on Friday 21st ult., at his late residence in Marlborough District, Mr. Jas. A. Harrington, in the 49th year of his age. • Died at Sandridge, Moore county, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Mary Dowd, wife of Major Cornelius Dowd, aged 64 years, 10 months and 26 days, after a painful illness of about twelve months, which she bore with exemplary patience. … FayOb April 22, 1834 • Departed this life, on Friday 21st ult., at his late residence in Marlborough District, Mr. Jas. A. Harrington, in the 49th year of his age. • Died at his residence on Pee Dee, Martin Pickett, Esq., aged about 65 years. He was for many years Clerk of the Superior Court of Anson county, and one of the oldest and most respectable merhants of the State. In the death of this good man, those who knew him best have met with a loss not easily to be forgotten. FayOb July 22, 1834 • Departed this life on the 7th inst., in the 81st year of his age, Mr. Ikenneth Murchison, a native of the Highlands of Scotland, and for many years a member of the Presbyterian Church. Tired of the usurped power of a British yoke, the deceased emigrated to this his adopted country, at an early age, and settled in Moore county, in this State, where he died as he had lived, the noblest work of God-and honest man. FayOb September 02, 1834 • Died of a fever, on the 23rd ult. at Ellerbe's Mineral Springs, 12 miles north oc Rockingham, Richmond county, whither she had gone upon a visit a few weeks previous, Mrs. Harriet A. Drake, consort of Mr. Silas A. Drake. She was indeed aan amiable woman. She has left anaffectionate husband and four small children to deplore their irreparable loss. FayOb September 09, 1834 • Died on the 30th ult. Mrs. Calin Polk, wife of Andrew Polk, Esq. of Anson county; in all the relations she bore to her family and to society, her conduct through life was truly exemplary-heavy indeed is the bereavement of her disconsolat husband and afflicted children. … FayOb September 30, 1834 • Died at Cheraw, S.C., on the 20th instant, Mr. Alexander McQueen, a native of Scotland, and for many years a resident of this place. He was born September 20, 1782. • Died in this county, on yesterday morning, Mr. Josiah Evans, Jr., aged about 27 years. He has left a wife and one child to mourn his early death. FayOb October 14, 1834 • Diedat the house of Duncan Murchison, Esq., in Moore county, on Saturday morning last, Mr. Augustus Doane, of Wilmington, N.C. He died after an illness of six days, of bilious fever. For a few months previous, he had been a student of the Donaldson Academy, in this place, and had secured the respect and esteem of both teachers and students of that institution, in which he had attained a high rank as a young man of talents. He was on a visit to Moore county, for the purpose of attending the sessions of the Fayetteville Presbytery, when he was attacked with the disease which terminated his existence. • Died in Cheraw, S.C., on Monday morning, 29th ult. Mr. Daniel McDuffie, aged about 39 years. He was a native of Cumberland county, N.C., and for several years an industrious and worthy citizen of Cheraw. He has left a widow and four small children to mourn their loss. • Died at his residence, in Montgomery county, on the 24th ult., in the 34th year of his age, George W. McCain, Esq. The deceased was an intelligent upright and highly useful member of the society in which he lived; and although he had not long resided in the county, he had already secured for himself, the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and his death is deplored as a loss to the whole community, which cannot be easily repaired. He left a widow and and infant son to lament their untimely loss. FayOb October 28, 1834 • Died at her residence in Richmond county, N. C., on the 14th instant, Mrs. Phebe D. Stanback, widow of the late David Stanback, Esq., aged 34 years and seven months. … FayOb November 04, 1834 • Died in Darlington District, S.C., on the 13th ult., Doctor Thomas Lilly, aged about 30 y ears, a native of Montgomery county, N.C., and a hightly respectable gentleman, both in his private and professional character. He sustained through life the character of a good citizen, a scholar, a gentleman and a Christian. • Died at the residence of Mr. Meekin Townsend, Little Mechanicsville, Marlboro' District, S.C., on the 22nd inst., Mr. Duncan M. Campbell, of Cumberland county, N.C., after a severe illness of four days, which he bore with great fortitude and resignation. He was a steady and industrious young man, beloved by all who knew him; and has left a large acquaintance who feel his loss and mourn his sudden death. Cheraw Gazette. FayOb November 18, 1834 • Died in Wadesborough, on the 2nd instant, Jane, infant daughter of Col. Thomas Waddill, aged 10 months and 6 days. FayOb November 25, 1834 • Died in Anson county, N.C., on the 22nd inst. Mr. John C. Smith, son of John Smith, Esq., of that county. FayOb February 10, 1835 • Died in Montgomery county on the 18th inst., Colonel John Crump. • Died in Montgomery county, on the 10th inst., the Rev. John Hancock, of the Methodist Church. FayOb February 24, 1835 • Died at Wadesborough, Anson county, on the 2nd inst., in the 55th year of her age, Mrs. Flora Pickett, relict of the late Col. Joseph Pickett. • Died in Richmond county, on the 19th inst., D.A. McMillan, in his 22nd year. … FayOb March 03, 1835 • Died in the vicinity of Wadesborough, on the 22nd inst., Mrs. Jane Jarman, aged 105 years. FayOb March 24, 1835 • Died at Wadesborough, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Rosanna T. Lance, relict of the late Dr. John G. Lance, of Cheraw, S.C., in the 29th year of her age. She has left a mother, sisters, and many friends to lament her loss. … She was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. &bull: Died in Moore county, on the 24th February, Daniel McDonald, Esq. FayOb June 09, 1835 • Died near Cheraw, S.C., on the 29th ult. Mr. John McGill, formerly of Bladen county, Mr. McGill was on his way to the West, to join his sons who had emigrated early in the Spring. He has left a widow and two daughters, on oe 11 and the other 9 years of age. FayOb June 30, 1835 • Died at Bennettsville, in Marlborough District, S.C., on the night of the 11th ult. Mrs. Sarah Munnerlyn, wife of Mr. Wm. Munnerlyn of that place. … FayOb July 14, 1835 • Died at his residence in Richmond coutnty, on the 7th July, Mr. John G. Rush, son of Benjamin Rush, of Montgomery county, leaving a wife and three small children to mourn his loss. He was a man well respected by his neighbors and acquaintances. FayOb September 01, 1835 • Died recently in Autauga county, Alabama, Mrs. Susan Ann Moore, consort of Capt Cornelius Moore, and daughter of the late Martin Pickett, Esq. of Anson county in thie State, aged 25 years. FayOb September 29, 1835 • Died in Richmond county, on the 21st instant, Mrs. Ann powell, consort of Robert Powell, Esq., aged 58 years, 8 months and 20 days. She bore her illness fourteen days with Christian fortitude, and died with a full assurance of a better world. She was a pious member of the Baptist Church for 33 years, and has left her husband, five sons and two daughters, and a number of friends and relations to lament their loss. FayOb October 13, 1835 • Died on Wednesday evening, 30th ultimo, at his residence near Rockingham, Richmond county, N.C. aged about 51 years, William Crawford Esq., for 15 or 20 years, Sheriff or said county. The deceased, called on business to Anson Superior Court on the 14th ult., while at Wadesborough complained of illness, and, as though conscious that his attack would be serious, endeavoured to reach home before his strength should fail him; but being unable to effect this purpose, stopped with a kind relative on the way, from whence he was removed home on the second day-his family hearing of his sickness having sent for him. … Certainly the recollection of leaving behind him a beloved family, consisting, with the exception of an only son-in-law, of several motherless daughters, who were wont to lean upon him as their only parent, their kind protector and guide, was calculated, and no doubt had that effect, to enkindle a wish or even solicitude to remain. … we have been permitted to take the following copy from the Minutes of said Court, where stands the record in plain characters surrounded by imposing marks of mourning: "… … …a member of this Bar rose, and in a feeling manner, announced to the Court, the death of William Crawford, Esq., for many years Sheriff of this County; whereupon, through respect to the memory of the deceased and in testimony of the estimation in which he is held, and for the further purpose of enabling the members and officers of this Court to attend his funeral and interment, Court adjourned to tomorrow, 10 oclock. October 1, 1835" His funeral sermon was pronounced from his residence by the Rev. Mr. Sinclair of the Methodist E. Church, to a numerous and deeply affected auditory.--"Sic transit gloria mundi." Latin phrase means "Thus passes the glory of the world." October 27, 1835 • Died at Narrow Point, on the 12th instant, after a lingering illness of many years, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington, wife of Wm. D. Harrington, of Moore county. FayOb November 19, 1835 •Died at his residence in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on the 13th ult., Mr. Samuel B. Pegues, formerly of South Carolina, aged 46 years. •Died at Natchez, Miss, on the 30th ult. Mr. Robert W. Simington, a native of Norfolk, Va., and formerly of this town. FayOb January 28, 1836 •Died on the 12th instant, in Marion District, S.C., Mrs. Nancy Sinclair, consort of John Sinclair, in the 31st year of her age, leaving her partner and three small children, besides numerous relations and friends to mourn their loss. FayOb February 02, 1836 •Died at his residence in Anson county, on Tuesday the 12th ultimo, Mr. Thomas Lewis, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 85 years. FayOb February 18, 1836 • Died in Autauga county, Alabama, on the 4th inst., Mr. George A. Dismukes, son of Col. Wm. Dismukes, of Anson county, N.Caroline, in the 19th year of his age. FayOb February 25, 1836 •Died in Mobile, Alabama, on the 5th instant, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann McCollum, consort of Mr. Peter McCollum, late of Bennettsville, S.C. FayOb March 10, 1836 •Departed this life, in Anson county, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, wife of Mr. William Allen, aged 23 years. … Her seat is vacated in the Church militant, but doubtless another is occupied in the Church triumphant above. FayOb March 15, 1836 Small Pox-We regret to learn, that this loathsome disease has broken out in the Marlborough District, S.C. between Cheraw and Rockingham, N.C., about equidistant from both places. It was carried to that neighborhood by some wagoners from Ashe county, one of whom died there, as stated in our last. There has been so far, seven or eight cases, and one death, a child.-Ibid. RrNCG April 21, 1836 •Died at the house of Mrs. Bowell, in this vicinity, on the 18th instant, where he had boarded for some time, John M. Clark, a student in Donaldson Academy, aged 25. He was a resident of Moore county, and a member of the Presbyterian Church at Mineral Spring. He was a diligent student, and a consistent Christian … FayOb April 21, 1836 •At his residence, in Richmond county, Mr. Alexander Nicholson departed this life on the 3rd instant, in the 66th year of his age. Mr Nicholson had been formerly the Sheriff of his county, which office he retained for many years, but had resigned a few years previous to his death in the discharge of his official duties, he was an honour to the office and an interest to the county; he has often shown mercy to deliquents on his own responsibility when they had placed themselves out of the clemency of the law. His name is frequently used as an honourable adage to the office. Mr. Nicholson was a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and was a consistent cheerful christian. His disease was of a chronic nature, but he bore it with a degree of patience and resignation that evinced his faith in the Gospel of an High Priest who is touched with a feeling of our infirmities, and who has passed through death into the third heavens above, having said, "I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am there ye shall be also." He left a dutiful and an affectionate wife, and a promising and respectable family of children to mourn their irreparable loss, with all his acquaintance. … FayOb June 09, 1836 •Died at his residence in Anson county on the 1st instant, James H. Martin, Esq., aged 48 years. He left a widow and seven children to deplore the loss of a kind and judicious husband and father. FayOb June 16, 1836 • Died in Richmond county, on the 26th of May, after a short but severe illness, John D. Cameron, aged near 27. The deceased was a man of respectability and left an extensive connexion and wife to mourn his irreparable loss. FayOb July 07, 1836 • Died in this vicinity, on Tuesday evening last, after a brief illness, Mr. Robert C. McMaster, Merchant, a native of Montgomery county. FayOb July 21, 1836 • Died in Moore county, on the 9th of July, at the residence of her brother, Dr. Chalmers, Miss Augusta S. Chalmers, aged seventeen. … FayOb August 25, 1836 • Died in Richmond county on the 7th instant, Mrs. Effy Sinclair, in the 66th year of her age. FayOb September 08, 1836 • Died in Rockingham, Richmond county, on the 2nd of September, Rebecca Fletcher, youngest daughter of Shadrach and Ann Sedberry, Aged 21 months and 21 days. FayOb September 15, 1836 • Died in Sumter District, S.C., on the 27th ult., Mr. Duncan McCallum, aged 28 years. The deceased was formerly of Richmond county, N.C.. FayOb September 29, 1836 • Died at her residence in Montgomery county, on the 24th ult., Mrs. Nancy McCallum, widow of John McCallum, deceased, in the 58th year of her age; an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church. … • Died Also, on the 26th ult., at the same place, Miss Elizabeth McCallum, only daughter of the above deceased, in the 23rd year of her age. Miss McCallum was a young lady possessing many amiable and endearing traits of character, the remembrance of which will long be cherished by a numerous acquaintance. • Died Also, on the 14th instant, James McCallum, in the 25th year of his age, the morning of life. He maintained a very high character through life, amongst all his acquaintances. … FayOb • Died on the 15th instant, at his residence in Montgomery county, after a short illness of typhus fever, Mr. William P. Robinson, in the 32nd year of his age. … FayOb October 06, 1836 • Died in Anson county, on the 30th ult., Lemuel K. Martin, son of James H. Martin, deceased. FayOb October 20, 1836 • Died in Anson county, on the 9th instant, Mr. John Cox, in the 83rd year of his age. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and since that time a respectable citizen of Anson county, N.C. He was remarkable for strength of body and mind till a few days before his death. • Departed this life, on the 16th instant, in the 49th year of her age, Mrs. Ann Harrington, consort of James Harrington, Esq. … FayOb ( Correction - October 27, 1836: In the obituary notice of Mrs. Ann Harrington, in our last, she was stated to have died on the 16th instead of the 10th inst., and to be the consort of James instead of Thomas Harrington.) October 27, 1836 • Died in Anson county, on the 15th instant, Mrs. Cox, aged about 76 years, widow of the late John Cox, who died on the 9th instant. FayOb November 17, 1836 • Departed this life, at their residence, Little River, Montgomery county, of Typhus Fever, on the 9th ultimo, Miss Ann McAuley, in the 68th year of her age. On the same day, a few hours after, Mrs. Margaret McAuley, the mother of the former, in the 89th year of her age. And on the next day, Mr. George McAuley, her son, in the 57th year of his age. Thus, withint two days and less, that fatal disease ended the pilgrimage of those three persons, who dwelt under the same roof. The deceased were all members of the Presbyterian Church Mr. George McAuley, was for the last four years, a Ruling Elder in his church, and adorned his profession. He left a wife and six children to mourn their irreparable loss, with all his neighbors and acquaintance. … • Departed this life in the same county (Montgomery), on the 16th ult., Martha Ann, only daughter of Calvin and Elizabeth Peacock, in the 2nd year of her age. • Died also, in the same county, Mr. John McKinnon, in the 28th year of his age. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He has left a wife and numerous relatives and friends to mourn his sudden departure. FayOb November 24, 1836 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 10th Nov., Mrs. Margaret P. Clark, wife of James R. Clark, (Taylor) and only daughter of Daniel and Milly Patterson, of Moore county, She left two sons to mourn their irreparable loss. She was born 22nd July, 1805. • Died on the 12th instant, at his residence in Marlborough District, Col. Benjamin Rogers, aged 73 years. He died after an illness of ten days, having received a mortal wound from the falling of a tree. … The deceased was a patriot and soldier in the Revolutionary War. … He has left a wife and a large and affectionate family of children, to deplore his painful and melancholy fate. … … FayOb December 15, 1836 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 4th instant, Mrs. Patience Epps, aged about 80 years and for many years a pious member of the Baptist Church. FayOb December 29, 1836 • Died at her residence, in Moore county, on the 5th instant, Mrs. Effee McIver, in the 74th year of her age. She was more than 40 years, a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. She died peacefully resigned to the will of God, supported by his wise providence. FayOb February 16, 1837 • Died in Richmond county, N.C., near Rockingham, on Monday 6th inst. Mr. Thomas Everett, aged 96 years and 11 months. Be it remembered, by the young patriots of the present day, that Mr. Everett has for many days faced the bold enemy of American freedom, to join that liberty which we now enjoy. FayOb. March 09, 1837 • Died in Richmond county, on the 31st January last, Mr. Henry Gibson, aged 30 years, 6 months and 5 days. He had been a useful member of the Methodist Church 7 years, and has left a father and mother, ten brothers and five sisters to mourn the loss of an affectionate son, husband and brother. FayOb. April 13, 1837 • Died in Anson county, on the 23rd ult., Mrs. G. Grady, consort of John Grady, Sen., in the 60th year of her age. FayOb. May 17, 1837 • Died in Richmond county, on the 15th ult., of a hemorrhage of the lungs, Mrs. Mary C. Steele, consort of R. J. Steele, Esq. She was formerly a resident of Rutherford county, but for the last twenty years has resided in Richmond county, and has been for several years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She has left an affectionate husband and four children, besides numerous relatives, to mourn her loss. Her parents, Humphrey and Nancy Parish, now reside in Rutherford county. FayOb. May 24, 1837 • Died at the residence of James D. Pemberton, Richmond county, N.C., on the 14th instant of pulmonary consumption, in the 17th year of her age, Miss Elenor F. Standback, daughter of David Standback, dec'd. The disease that terminated her earthly existence was formed while at school in Salem, last fall. As soon as it assumed an alarming aspect she was removed to her uncle's where the most skilful aid was employed for her recovery, but of no avail. She bore her afflictions with patience and resignation, and expired without a groan or struggle, leaving numerous relations and friends to mourn their irreparable loss. FayOb. June 07, 1837 • Died in Rankin county, Mississippi, on the 25th April last, in the 44th year of his age, Donald Murchison, Esq. he was a native of Moore county, N.C. FayOb. June 14, 1837 • Departed this life on Saturday morning, 3rd instant, near Rockingham, Richmond county, Mr. George Hailey of Dropsy, in the 39th year of his age. He has left a large family and numerous friends and relations to mourn his irreparable loss. FayOb July 19, 1837 • Died in Moore county, Julia, aged about 6, and Duncan, aged about 4 years, children of A.D. Moore, Esq., of the vicinity of Wilmington. FayOb August 02, 1837 • Died in Anson county, on the 30th ult., Miss Martha Griffin. FayOb August 16, 1837 • Died at Niagara, N.Y., on the 25th ult., David G. Coit, Esq., of Marlborough District, S.C. • Died at his residence in Richmond county, N.C., on the 28th ult., after a short illness, Thomas Steele, Esq. in the 51st year of his age. … … FayOb December 06, 1837 • Died in Anson county, on the 30th November, Mr. Asa Fortner, a very respectable citizen of that county. FayOb December 13, 1837 • Died on the 23rd ult. at Montgomery, Alabama, the Hon. William D. Pickett, a native of Anson county, N.C., and at the time of his death Judge of the 8th Judicial District of Alabama. …… • Departed this life Sunday evening, the 10th instant in Lower Fayetteville, Benjamin Eccles, Esq., for many years a resident and magistrate in the State of Mississippi, remarkable in his office for firmness and integrity. He returned here about two years ago, and has for that time been tried in the furnace of affliction, which terminated in great peace. We humbly trust he fell not conquered by death but a conqueror through faith in the blood atonement. FayOb December 20, 1837 • Died at his residence in Montgomery county, on the 18th ult., aged 75 years, Joseph Parsons, Esq., a native citizen of said county. Mr. Parsons had served several years as a member of the Legislature of N.C. with satisfaction to his constituents. At the age of 18 years, he received the appointment of a Justice of the Peace, and continued faithfully to discharge his duties to the day of his death, a period of fifty-seven years; and was doubtless the oldest magistrate in the State. At an early period of our Revolutionary struggle, though less than 18 years of age, he took an active part in favor of his country and served as a private and as a captain in the militia for some years. In all the relations of neighbor, friend and parent, he ws honest, concilitory and affectionate. FayOb December 27, 1837 • Died in Lawrenceville, N.C. (Montgomery county), on the 16th instant, of Typhus Fever, Mrs. Sarah Carter, wife of Elias J. Carter, in the 25th year of her age. … She had been for several years an acceptable membe of the Methodist Episcopal Church. … FayOb January 17, 1838 • Died in Moore county, on Saturday, the 6th instant, at the residence of Col. W.D. Dowd, after a protracted period of suffering of about twelve months, Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Col. Dowd, aged about eight year and seven months. FayOb January 31, 1838 • Departed this life recently near Rockingham, Richmond county, N.C., Mr. Daniel McCormac, in the 78th year of his age. He was born in the Highlands of Scotland, in the Shire of Inverness, town of Illroid. He came to America with his father when only eight years old, and settled in the county where he died. …… FayOb February 21, 1838 • Died recently, in Anson county, at the residence of James S. Turner, Esq., Mrs. Amy Marshall, at the advanced age of 92 years. She has left behind her, to mourn their loss, a large train of connexions and friends, who have reason to believe that their loo is her gain. FayOb February 23, 1838 • Died in Cheraw, (S.C.) on Monday evening last, of a lingering illness, John Middleton, Esq. one of the Representatives of Chesterfield District in the State Legislature. FayOb March 28, 1838 • Died at her residence in Richmond county, on the 18th inst., after a protracted and lingering illness, Mrs. Margaret Bethune, aged about 90 years. She was generally respected and esteemed, and most by those who knew her best. • Died in Montgomery county, on the 13th inst., Augustine Nichols, infant son of Rev. William N. Peacock, aged 5 months. FayOb April 18, 1838 • Died on the 30th ult. at Mont Calm, in the vicinity of Wadesborough, N.C., Mrs. Rosanna A. Troy, aged sixty years. In recording the departure of this lady, it is proper to state, that her family has been deprived of a sincere and affectionate relative, and the church of a zealous and faithful member. Possessed of a mind of superior powers, she took pleasure in acquiring general information, but gave decided preference to the cultivation of religious knowledge. Mrs. Troy was distinguished for order and regularity, in all her concerns. … … Cheraw Gazette / FayOb May 09, 1838 • Died in Moore county, on the 4th ultimo, Mrs. Mary Lewis, a pious member of the Friendship Baptist Church. During her illness, which was long and extremely painful, she seemed to possess that serenity and peace of mind which alone is felt by the humble follower of Christ. … … FayOb May 30, 1838 • Died in Richmond county, on the 18th instant, after 10 days illness, which he bore with exemplary patience, Mr. Newberry, in the 86th year of his age; for the last 20 years of which he had been an exemplary member of the Methodist Church. His entire dependance on the Saviour prepared him for the great change which he met with resignation and even cheerfulness. He has left an aged widow, and a large and respectable family of children and grand children. FayOb July 11, 1838 • Died in Richmond county, on the 25th instant, Mary Jane, daughter of Walter L. and Susan Terry, aged 4 months and 19 days. FayOb July 25, 1838 • Died at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth McRae, in Montgomery county, on the 7th instant, Miss Mary McRae, daughter of Finley McRae, deceased, late of said county. Miss McRae has been taken off in her young; and in the midst of her usefulness, from the society of her numerous friends and acquaintances to whom she was endeared by her many virtues, and for her amiable and pious deportment. She had been for several years previous to her death an acceptable member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, conforming her life to the doctrines and precepts of the Gospel; and while suffering under the influence of the lingering disease of which she died she was cheered with the happy and saving influence of the religion she professed, and of the prospect of a glorious immortality which awaited her dissolution. • Died in Moore county, on the 12th instant, John Shamburger, Esq., in the 70th year of his age. FayOb August 01, 1838 • Died at the residence of James T. DeJarnette, in Autauga county, Alabama, on the 30th Jun, Col. William Dismukes, formerly of Wadesborough, N.C., for many years a devoted member of the Episcopal Church. FayOb September 26, 1838 • Died in Moore county, on the 19th instant, Mr. Neill McNabb, in the 25th year of his age. Mr. McN. Was formerly a student of the Donaldson Academy in this place, and more recently of Princeton College, where he had been preparatory to his entrance into the Ministry. FayOb October 06, 1838 • Died on Thursday the 4th instant at his residence near Tallahassee, after a short illness, Maj. Benjamin Chaires, aged 53 years. Mr. C. was a native of the State of North Carolina, but removed to Georgia in early life, and from the latter State to Florida upon its cession to the United States. Endowed with an intellect of a highly superior order, a close observer of men and things; with a strong fund of practical good sense, aided by experience; and being reflecting and prudent, a high value was placed upon his judgment by all who knew him …… He was the wealthiest planter and capitalist in Florida; one among the most affluent in the South. …… He was one of the original projectors of the Tallahassee & St. Marks Railroad …… He was a kind and affectionate husband,--a fond and indulgent father, a warm friend, an useful citizen, and a good man. …… (See Will of Nathaniel Chaires - 1795 - Richmond county, N.C pg 69 Final Words, Myrtle Bridges) The Floridian. October 10, 1838 • Died near Rockingham, Richmond county, on the 31st ult., Mrs. Elizabeth Leak, consort of Mr. Walter Leak, sen, aged 71 years. She was an acceptable member of the Methodist Church for a number of years previous to her death. Affectionate in her disposition, faithful in the discharge of her duty, and a meek and quiet mind, she was beloved and respected by all that knew her. She was more; she was a Christian. Her hopes were built on the Rock of our salvation, and remained " steadfast and immoveable in the hour of death." FayOb October 17, 1838 • Died in Cheraw, on the 28th, ultimo, Mr. Daniel McCaskill, in the 68th year of his age. He was much esteemed and useful citizen, and had long been an exemplary member of the Methodist Church. FayOb November 14, 1838 • Died in Moore county, on the 5th instant, at the residence of the Rev. Eli Phillips, Mark Andrews Phillips, in the 21st year of his age. He was a young man much esteemed and beloved by all who knew him. He was a useful, orderly and worthy member of the Friendship Baptist Church for the last four or five years, and bade fair to be a useful member to society. He has left a large number of friends and relations to mourn their irreparable loss. FayOb November 28, 1838 • Died in Moore county, a few days ago, John A.D. McNeill, Esq., late Representative of that county. FayOb December 19, 1838 • Died in Richmond county, on the 5th instant, Mrs. Charlotte Thomas, consort of Mr. James Thomas, in the 33rd year of her age. She was an exemplary member of the M.E. Church for a number of years, and has left an affectionate husband and several children, together with a large circle of relatives and friends, to mourn their irreparable loss. FayOb January 09, 1839 • Died in Montgomery county, on the 18th instant, Mrs. H. harris, wife of Daniel Harris, aged 50 years. • Died in Moore county, on Friday night, the 28th ult., Mr. Ephraim Johnson, of Sampson county. He was on his way, with his family, to Tennessee, when he died and was buried by the roadside. FayOb April 10, 1839 • Died in Marengo County, Ala., on the 8th March, of Typhus Fever, Miss Margaret Ann, eldest daughter of Col. Joseph and Mahala Pickett, from Wadesborough, Anson county, N.C., aged 16 years and 5 months. … … FayOb May 15, 1839 • Died in Richmond county, on the 9th instant, Mr. Henry H. Hailey, respected by all who knew him. FayOb June 12, 1839 • Died in Girard, Alabama, on the 28th ult., Mr. Malcom Cameron, after a short illness of three days, Mr. Cameron was a native of Richmond county, North Carolina, and left a large connection of friends and acquaintance, and was beloved by all who knew him. FayOb July 24, 1839 • Died in Richmond county, on the 12th instant, Mrs. Jemima Ann Ingram, consort of Mr. Hugh M. Ingram, and youngest daughter of Robert Powell, Esq., aged twenty-one years, three months and twenty-three days. She has left an affectionate husband, two small children, and a number of relatives and friends to lament their loss. FayOb September 11, 1839 • Died near Laurel Hill, Richmond county, on the morning of the 26th ultimo, in the 36th year of her age, Mrs. Margaret Buie, consort of Jno. R. Buie, and daughter of the late Duncan MacFarland, Esq. This sudden and afflicting dispensation of Providence, has overwhelmed with grief, an affectionate husband and many relatives, friends, and neighbors, who knew her but to love yer and to admire and cherish her worth. … But now, alas! six young children are deprived of the influence of her mind, pious and affectionate example, leading them imperceptibly into the paths of wisdom … • Died at the residence of her father, Hugh McLaurin, Esq., near Laurel Hill, on the 2nd instant, Miss Catharine McLaurin, of a long and painful illness, which she bore with much resignation. • Died recently in Linden, Alabama, Wm. Locke, Esq., for a long time a resident of this place, and more recently a merchant in Linden. Few men enjoyed more the confidence of those among whom it was the lot of Mr. Locke to reside, than himself. Soon after his emigration to Alabama, he was almost unanimously elected to fill the Judgeship of the County Court of Marengo. … FayOb September 25, 1839 • Died in Moore county, on the 16th instant, Mr. Wellington Waddell, of Brunswick county. • Died recently in Alabama, Gideon Seawell, Esq., formerly of Moore county, in this State. FayOb October 02, 1839 • Died near Laurel Hill, Richmond county, on the morning of the 20th ultimo, after a long and painful illness, Mr. Archibald McNair, a native of Killean, Kintyre, Scotland, aged 45 years, but for the last eighteen years, a resident of Richmond county. Mr. McNair has left a wife and eight small children to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, at Laurel Hill, for a number of years, and although confined to his bed for several months, never murmured nor repined at his fate, but died perfectfully satisfied of enjoyin g the reward of a well spent life. He was much respected and esteemed by all his neighbors, who sincerely sympathize with his bereaved family. • Died at his residence in Richmond county, N.C., on the evening of the 22nd instant, Mr. Malcom Nicholson, in the 86th year of his age. His last illness was painful and protracted, yet it produced no impatience. His intellect remained clear and vigorous until within a few minutes of his death. His spirit was kind and gentle to the last. As his disolution drew near, his mind seemed wholly given to joyous anticipation. He was an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church for a numer of years, and was loved and esteemed by all who knew him. He has left three sons, together with a numerous circle of friends and relations, to mourn their irretrievable loss. • Died at his residence in Marion Distict, South Carolina, on the 26th ult., Capt John Gregg, in the 59th year of his age.FayOb October 09, 1839 • Died in Richmond county, on the 25th ult., Henry B., aged 2 years, and 11 months, and on the 29th, Julia Ann, aged 18 months, children of Mr. William Freeman, of Richmond county. • Died in Richmond county, onf Friday evening the 28th ult. after a long and protracted illness, Mr. Daniel Gillis, in the 85th year of his age. FayOb October 23, 1839 • Died of a lingering illness, at the residence of James Gaines, Esq., in Moore county, his consort, Mrs. Elizabeth Gaines, in the 72nd year of her age. &*#133; She was for many years past a zealous and exemplary member of the Methodist Church, and died confident that she would reap her reward in blessed immortality. • Departed this life, in Richmond county, on the vening of the 19th instant, Mrs. Mary Covington, consort of William Covington, Sen. She was much respected by all who knew her, and has left a numerous circle of friends and relations to mourn their irreparable loss. FayOb October 30, 1839 • Died near Augusta, Geo. on the 30th ult., of yellow fever, Mr. John Morrison, aged 39 years, a native of North Carolina, but for 13 years past a resident of Augusta. FayOb November 20, 1839 • Departed this life, at Cheraw, on Tuesday the 12th instant, firmly relying on the merits of her Redeemer, Mrs. Claudia K. Pritchard, in her 55th year, formerly of Charleston, S.C., but for many years a much beloved resident of Cheraw. FayOb December 11, 1839 • Died at his residence in Moore county, on the 5th instant, Duncan Murchison, Sen't, in the 76th year of his age, leaving an aged widow and children, and many friends to mourn their loss. The deceased was a worthy and respectable citizen, and for many years a member of the Presbyterian Church, and died in the hope of exchanging a world of sorrow and trouble for a world of joy and immortality. • Died in Rockingham, Richmond county, on the 20th ult., Martha Abigail, infant daughter of Shadrach and Ann Sedberry, aged 1 year, 8 months and 8 days. FayOb December 18, 1839 • Departed this life in Moore county, on the 24th of November, Mrs. Sarah McNeill, consort of Daniel McNeill, Sen., dec'd, in the 83rd year of her age. This eminently pious mother in Israel, professed attachment to Jesus Christ in early life, and at the tender age of fourteen, joined the Presbyterian Church, in connexion with which she lived and died with a character unblemished.…… FayOb January 01, 1840 • Died of a very lingering disease, at his residence in Richmond county, on the 14th instant, Mr. Benjamin Dumas, aged 70 years and 4 months. In the death of this excellent man, his affectionate wife and children have suffered a sorely distressing bereavement. For many years, Mr. D. had lived where he died; had brought up, by the aid of his devoted wife, a large family of children, the most of whom he had the pleasure to see settled and succeeding well in the world, before he died. That he might witness the prosperity and welfare of his family, was about all, I believe, for which Mr. D. desired to live longer; if, indeed, he did desire it. … As a polititian he was, as in everything else, firm and decisive. He was a substantial Whig. As a christian, he was a pious man, and had been for the space of about 40 years a member of the Baptist Church. FayOb February 19, 1840 • Died at the residence of Jesse Bethea, Esq., Marlborough District, S.C., on the evening of the 22nd ult., after a few days illness of pleurisey, Mr. Andrew McKay, son of the Rev. Dan'l McKay, late of Richmond county, N.C.-now a resident of Mississippi. FayOb March 04, 1840 • Died in Richmond county, on the 26th ult., Mr. Archibald McDonald, son of Mr. Alexander McDonald, aged 23 years and 10 months. He had been in a lingering condition for two or three years past. FayOb March 11, 1840 • Died in Cheraw, on the 2nd instant, Mr. Thomas Lynch, a native of Pennsylvania, but for several years a citizen of that place. FayOb March 18, 1840 • Died in Marlborough District, S.C. on the 5th instant, George W. Forniss a respectable farmer of that district. FayOb April 01, 1840 • Died Wadesborough, on the 23rd ult., after a most painful illness of 20 days duration, Claudia, daughter of the Rev. Philip B. Wiley, aged 8 years and 11 months. FayOb June 03, 1840 • Died in Cheraw, on the morning of the 25th ult., in the 54th year of his age, John S. Stinemetz formerly of Philadelphia, but for the last fourteen years a resident of Cheraw. FayOb July 08, 1840 • Died in Autauga county, Alabama, on the 13th ultimo, in the 14th year of his age, Archibald McQueen, son of the late Dr. McQueen, of Moore county. His death was caused by a fall which injured the wind pipe, surviving only twenty-four hours. …… FayOb July 29, 1840 • Died in Richmond county, on the 6th year of his age, Thomas Bostick, son of Mr. Elijah Bostick. Among the many sad accidents to which the past daily directs christian sympathy, it records few perhaps more touching than the death of this once promising child. The deceased was playing with his younger sisters about the yard, where he got a fall, from which he received an injury, which confined him to his bed nine weeks, during which time, he was not able to walk or sit, except once he walked a few steps, but not without assistance, and continued growing weaker and weaker until the morning of the 21st instant, when his young spirit was called, and took its flight to its kindred abode. A never dying plant removed from an ungenial clime, to be transplanted into a region of eternal sunshine, there to flourish and bear fruit forever in the Paradise of God. • Death in all forms is terrific, but how much more so does it appear, when its object is suddenly seized upon, and at once destroyed by its powerful grasp. Tillotson O'Bryan, Esq., suddenly departed this life at his residence in Richmond county, N.C., in the 82nd year of his age, about 11 o'clock of the evening of the 11th of July, 1840. He took supper as usual, and retired to bed, and was taken with the Asthma and died in a few minuted. Thus he was a lifeless corpse who a few minuted before was cheerful and apparently in good health. Mr. O'Bryan was a soldier of the Revolution, and has left but six of his fellow soldiers behind him in Richmond county. He had been an excellent Magistrate for many years, and had devoted much of his life to education of the young. FayOb August 26, 1840 • Died on the 9th instant, in Anson county, Miss Sophronia Thomas, second daughter of James and Jane Thomas, aged 19 years 8 months and 22 days. She had been an acceptable member of the Baptist Church for several years. FayOb September 02, 1840 • Died in Marion District, S.C., on the 26th ult., Mr. Norman McLeod, aged 93 years. Like a christian he stretched our his hand and bid farewell to his friends, exclaiming, "I shall soon be in the arms of my God. " He left one son, besides many friends, to mourn his loss, by whom he was much loved. FayOb September 09, 1840 • Died in Pittsborough, Chatham county, on the 26th ult., after a lingering illness, the Rev. Philip B. Wiley, formerly Rector of St. Bartholomew's Church, Wadesborough, Anson county. He was an able Preacher of the Gospel, and faith Parish Minister. • Died in Anson county, on Saturday, the 22nd day of August, Mrs. Nancy Meachum, after a long and protracted illness, in the 73rd year of her age. • Died of congestive fever, near Rockingham, Richmond county, on the 29th ultimo, Miss Martha Wall Covington, eldest daughter of Gen. Benjamin H. Covington, deceased. She was in the bloom of youth, having just entered on the nineteenth year of her age, when the rude hand of death terminated her earthly existence. Seldom indeed, has our community been called on to mourn the loss of one so universally beloved. Her amiable disposition, her unassuming manners, her characteristic modesty of deportment, together with a well disciplined and highly cultivated intellect, early won for her the good opinion and esteem of all who had the pleasure of an acquaintance. …… FayOb September 30, 1840 • Died of congestive fever, on the 9th instant, at his residence in Pike county, Alabama, the Rev. D.S. McCormick, formerly of Richmond county, N.C. FayOb October 07, 1840 • Died of asthma, in Marion District, S.C., September 25th, Mrs. Ayles McNeill, aged about 70 years-She was a good, honest and industrious mother, bore with patience all the trials of this world, and finally, when death approached, she appeared to have no fears, but submitted humbly to the stroke with the assurance that her troubles would all cease. FayOb October 14, 1840 • Died in Moore county on the 5th inst., Cornelius Dowd., Sen, aged 73. he was a member of the Convention in Hillsborough 1798- and the Convention in Fayetteville 1799-was a member of the Legislature of N.C. many years. United to the loss which a very numerous connection have to deplore, the vicinity will suffer the privation of a kind neighbor, and the county experience a vaccum in her financial dispensations hard to supply. • Died on the 23rd ultimo, at his residence, near Rockingham, Richmond county, in the 25th year of his age, after a severe illness of 23 days, of convestive fever, Mr. James M. Covington, son of the late Gen. Benjamin H. Covington. He had but a few months since married Miss Caroline M. daughter of the late William Crawford. It affords us pleasure to speak of the irreproachable character which the deceased bore through life, and of that pacific and guileless benignity of disposition, which endeared him to all who knew him. Few have lived so void of offence, or have died so universally lamented by all with whom he was acquainted. In the resignation which he evinced in death, and the confident hope beyond the grave, his disconsolate wife and bereaved mother, brothers and sisters, and an extensive circle of relations and friends, find that comfort that all else beneath the sun could not afford. • Died on the 13th August, at the residence of James McDonald, Esq., in Kemper county Mississippi, Mr. John Campbell, Sen., aged 66, a citizen of Chambers county Ala., originally of Chesterfield District, S.C. FayOb November 04, 1840 • Died at Clio, Marlborough District, S.C., on Tuesday evening, the 20th October, after an illness of one week, which she bore with the most wonderful fortitude, Amanda, daughter of William and Anna Jane Rogers, aged five and a half years. Amanda was a most beautiful and interesting child. …… • Died in Shelby county, Alabama, on the 15th of April last, Mrs. Sarah McLeod, consort of John McLeod, Esq., Also, in the same county and State, on the 9th of July last, Mrs. Ann Williams, daughter of John McLeod, Esq. and Sarah McLeod. Likewise, on the 11th August at his residence in Alabama, John McLeod, Esq. Mr. McLeod was for many years a citizen of Montgomery county, N.C., but moved with his family a few years past to Alabama. They have been for many years exemplary members of the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. McLeod was for several years previous to his death an elder. They all died in the triumphs of faith, in hopes of enjoying a better world than this. • Died in Marshall county, Miss., on 1st September last, Mrs. Catharine McCallum, consort of David McCallum. Mrs. McCallum was a native of Montgomery county, NC. She was an exemplary member of the Baptist Church. She has left an affectionate husband and six children to mourn for her, but left them an evidence that she had not lived in vain. She said a few minutes before she expired, " I am going right to Heaven." FayOb December 09, 1840 • Died a short time since, in Bennettsville, S.C., of consumption, which he bore with exemplary resignation, Mr. Charles S. Thomas, in the 20th year of his age.-a young man of lofty endowments, urbane manners, and liberal disposition. … Communicated. Laurel Hill, N.C. Nov. 27, 1840. FayOb December 23, 1840 • Died in the neighborhood of Cheraw, S.C., on the 11th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Ellerbe, widow of the late Capt. Wm. Ellerbe. • Died at Tabernacle, Marion District, S.C., on Wednesday, the 16th instant, Abraham, eldest son of John McMillan, Esq., aged 18 years. … … • Died at her residence in Chapel Hill, Oowndes county, Ala., on the 27th ult, after many years of painful affliction Mrs. Frances H. DeJarnett, relict of Mr. M. Dejarnett, in the 60th year of her age. … It will be a consolation to her distant friends, to know that in death she was confident in her belief of a happy immortality. FayOb December 30, 1840 • Died at the residence of her grandmother in Moore county, on the 19th inst., in the 21st year of her age, Miss Mary Ann, daughter of the late Gen. Benjamin Person of Carthage. …… FayOb
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