Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-16
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DIED. at his residence, Doe Hill, Highland CO.
Va, on Sabbath the 9Th July, Thomas JONES, esq., in
she 6lst year Of his age.
The subject of this notice was so extensively and "a.
vorably KNOWN that it is scarcely necessary for the
writer to advert to his past history, in acstation of
the TACT, that this community has lost a most estn,ab
Citizen and the Church of God of its most useful
and consistent members and brightest ornaments
hr. Jones was Tor many years, previous 20 his death
member vi the Methodist Episcopal Church. and took
deep interest in that branch of the heritage of Christ
AT the same time, however, his amable disposition
together with the religion of Christ, led him 10 desire
tho advancement OF the of God in all the differ
ent departments of the Christian Church. Perhaps this
community has never before sustained so great loss
IN the death of any individual Endowed with strong
and vigorous nd, cultivated by extensive reading he
was prepared to impart such information as was from
time to time desired by those who sought his advice on
subjects pertaining to their interests and the favorable
results that almost cnsucd prove him to have
been safe counsellor
For some time past it has been apparent that Mr..
Jones was 'ripening" for Heaven Freauently has he
OF late in the house Of God, been known 10 cxcaim in
the fulness Of his spiritual enjoyment al am convinced
that 1T will not be long until shall this world of
sorrow,' 81 expect to get to Heaven, where shall
meet with dear children who have gone before me
81 shall meet with Jesus there &c
, oh the morning OF the 9Th inst, he apparently in
the enjoyment of his usual health and portion of his
family had gone to Church some miles from his resi-
dence. About o'clock, p. M he was taken suddenly
Ill., and in less than one hour, death had done his office
and the servant OF God called home to his reward
Ills funeral was attended, on Monday by large con-
course Of friends. Mr.. Jones being a member of the
o.ue vi inc sons OF temperance, the Crab Bottom D-
vision attended IN body (hcir regalia shroudcd in
mournng,) and participated in the funeral ceremonies
IL may not be improper TO notice incident which
occurred at the Tomb very intimate and aged friend
tne deceased member of the Presbyterian church,
asking permission OF tho family, stepped forw ard and
Paceo ms own regalia upon the breast of the co to
DC buried with The deceased token of intimate and
long tried friendship.
Inc very sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Jones
mas thrown deep gloom DER the councnances of his
numerous friends and relatives. Yet while they arc
caed 10 mourn their loss, his consistent life and rcli-
Sious department, is to them an assurance that he
safe "Blesscd arc the dead, that die in the ord
May the consultations of the Gospel be abundaptI,
administered TO the aged widow and the family of the
"eses9yu ~ WIS bereavement. II. ri. NJ.
please copy.
DIED, at the residence Of Mr.. Abraham Lamb rs
this county, the 9th Of July Gagged about months
ELtSABETh ADsLiNE, only child OF William and Eliza
Lamb. ~ ~"
For thee sweet child, no tears need fall
Thy home is now IN Heaven
where angels srhilc-whcrc God is all,
and every sin forgiven. "
p,hD' IN Richmond, on the 10th Of July, Mrs MA
NJ 1sNN fgtNs, consort Of Charles w Rcns ard
osugn.er OF the late Absalom II Brooks Of this place