The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-03
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In Dnnve, Jan. 26, Mr. Joseph Harrington, aged
SO-ormerly of Peacham.
In Peacham, Jan. 81 of lung fever, Achsah wife
Of Mr. Levi Flsh, in the 81 year Of her nge.
In Lyndon, Jan. 8, Mrs. Catherine BLY,, wife Of NJ
John Ny, aged 75.
In Derby, Feb IG, Mrs LYDIA, wife Of Mr. Ja-
pheth Benhnn,, ard 6I years. They were among
the first settlers Of ID have long proesse2 and adora
Ell the doctrines Of the Savior Of man. those who
mourn do not M those without hope Surely,
'Ieaven gives friends to bless the present scene;
Resumes them, to prepare us for the next. Com.
At Bayou RapdGs, La the ID of August last,
Of congcstive Fever, GEoRGE W. DAVIS, NJ. d.,
aged 26 son Of Charles Davis, Esq of Danvle The
deceased having completed his Medical studies in
New Orleans, in March las, established himself in
his profession ut Bayou Rapidas, with hnltering pros
poets Of success; but in Il few months he was seized
Dy the epidemic fever occn.ioncd by the floods of Ju-
ly last, and carried of in the morning of life. With
good classical education. talents Of high order, and
opportunities Of acquiring Professional education
ceeded by none,h bid air for high degree Of useful
ness but his and his friends fond hopes wero sudden
ly blasted by Death.
In Coucnrd, Feb Is, Dea. David Iiibbard in his
90 year. Pea. Hibbard was born in Wadham Conn
in Dec. 1855. He became Of age IN Dec. after the
declaration of American Independence; and engaged
with ardor in the struggle that resulted in ts acknowl
edgement by Great Britain Soon after the rcvou-
iionary closed, he married and removed TO Nor
witch, in this state. After residence IN Norwich Of
n number Of years, he came 20 Concord VI. in A. d.
lbs, win MS IimIy. ms was hui u lie" years
after the settlement of the town commenced
Previously 10 his coming to Concord, he made n
profession of religion, by uniting with the Gong.
Church in Norwich. When he came 10 C. there
no religious society in the town. But, he did
consider this circumstance releasing him from
the obligations of his covenant vows On the con-
trary, he considered il an indication of Providence
that he should enter into the vineyard of the Lord,
and labor. lie accordingly assembled the few scat
tered inhabitants of the neighhorhood in devotional
services upon the Sabbath. lie led their minds to
the throne Of grace in prayer lie read them from
Gods Word. he gave them illustrations of truth in
the sermons Of Others. And this he continued fiom
year to year IN do, until God them n pastor;
Rev. Samuel Goddard, recently deceased in Nor
wich Thus he emphutcay, remarked by
friend on the day Of his ntermcnt, the Father Of
the religious society Of tho town.
In 1907 the Cong. Church Of Concord was organ
lied, and he appointed the first Deacon; which
Office he held until his death, and the duties Of which
he discharged with the strictest fidelity. tIo also
held various important and responsible offices in the
town and county In short he man greatly re-
spec,ed by all acquainted with him for the strength
Of his mind the soundness Of his judgment and the
integrity OF his life In all places his l.bors
firing, his example worthy, and his memory is bless
ed Com