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life. citizen Of Edge6eld District, and for the
last 36 years. %1s without interruption. resi-:
dent Of Edgefeld viltage.io which he was
strongly attached by feelings Of pride and long
association. After having passed through the
usual course of.acaden,ic studies. Under the
tuition.of the celebrated Dr. Waddel; he placed
himself asa student oflaw; under the ihsiruc.
tion Of Abram Jiles Dozier. Es4r., for whom
he always expressed high respect. In 1911
he was admitted to the Bar, and soon acquired,
by great assdIiity and attention, a lucrative
practice. In 1914 he married Miss Sabra, the
eldest daughter Of Capt. John Simkins who
died in July, 1929. leaving two daughters srr.
yiying herr both Of whom have also survived
their father. In 1916. by strong popular vote,
tho Major vas elected member of the popn.
I lar branch of legislature, and was successiyely
returned as such. until 1920, when he was
elected Solicitor the Southern Circuit. His
success in this election wasa strong evidenre
Of his great popularity and influence in the Lee.
gisature, as few persons, at that time c6uid
| iaye prevailed against The distinguished incum.
bent, the excellent and venerable Robert Stark.
lii 1924. Major JGier was again eIec1ed TO the
same office. which he held till its ternl expired,
a, which time. by some alteration and curtail.
ment Of the Circuit he lost his position. In
1884 he was again elected member Of the
House OF Representatives. and was again re.
tnrnedin 1856. In 1888 he was elected to the
State Senate. and was again returned in fs42.
During his last. term in The Senate he became
dstressingfy afflicted with the dimness division.
which indured him, from sense fdn,y. 10 give
mp his plnce before its term had expired. His
success in life. aud especially in Jealous pro.
,fessipn, amidst the competition of uncommon
talent and nbility. is u practical and enduring
commentary on the moral value and great nil.
iiy ofthe quality for which he was preeminent.
ly distinguished ed.-uncomprnmising intesii,y.
He was, in its true and fullest sense, nm hon.
est man, which has been well said, tt, be the
noblest work Of God 7" this lending quality
he added. intrepid decision Of chaiac,er, and
great industry. In approaching his purposes.
he was frank and direct, but sometimes ilnpn.
sve to fault--whist he was tenacious Of his
own rights, his sense Of Justice. and regard for
honor, were safe guarantees against his riolat
ing the recognized rights of others. His minh
was so constituted as 10 indnce him TO take di.
rect safe, and obvions views of things. hence
he always acted under safe, sound, aud nm.
embarrassed Judgment, IN relation to conduct
Of men. He possessed uncommon powers of
observation, and had memory, so far as il re-.
gard individuals, as ienacinns, as his talents for
observation was strong He was quick obser-
yer, and an accurate judge Of men. In this res.
pccthe had peculiarties that made him extreme.
ly interesting. enabling him frequently to- be gra.
phic and striking. in his descriptions Of scenes
and persons; if ever lie got sight Of d man. and
had an opportunity to form his own opinion,
il was one which lie would maintain, asains,
all the worlds beside. His appreciation of
men Of elevated sentiments and striking pecu.
liarities Of character, was much higher tldn his
estimate of great ability founded in learning,
ratiocienation. iftIere was any one wha des.
pissed a mean thing, or n low character, il was
John Speed Jeter. Like all memS of strongly
marked character, his aversions' ofthe time be-
ing, and ! believe they were Temporary. were
strnns aud nndisguised, but his friendship was
abiding, To sum up, his character IN q few
words, he had the qualities Of heart and mind
10 inspire confidence and command respect
BY industry he acquired n handsome fortune, !,
and by jndicions prudence ;hes nv oided debt.
Asa public officer, he was .cousciensciously
faithful, Remarkably despatcllfnljn the rransac-
tim Of business and, firm, and impartial in the.
ofindiyidnals.. He was no; ;irespec-
or3of sonswhlst acting under the obliga.
tinns oEpnblic duty, bnt with straight forward
aaiirnectness, he acted alis hasbapd.
in affection. delicate attention and fdel .,hes
may be jnstly quoted as a model worthy Of i'm
itaiion. In the relation of parent, ,flinl gpiety
and affection will do him the justice, wlrich
.wnnld be in vain attempted ,here,-his heart
and uliseemed to hareibeen given up TO his
chiidren.fa gii&ti I3 as'agi! 2e# 1901