Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-06-05
OBITUARY.
DRrARrEo this life, at Isis residence, i'll this
Town, on Friday evening tic s2d< ultinlo. Capt.

81 DErARrED this life, at Isis residence, in this
8Town, on Friday evening tic 22i< ultino, Capt.
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4 The deceased had bceT for about two weeks,
somewhat iudisposcd. but day or two. before
This death seemed better, and was well enough, in
Company with q friend, to visit his saw MILL about
Z Stcu luilcs from home. lie returned late in the
: aattcrnoon, and shortly after tea, was suddenly
STRICKEN down by the hand Of death. lie died
{ Of an affection Of the heart.
Captain ADDISON was born within n few miles
Of this town OH the lst April 1855, and was
raised in the District. His father, Mr.. Josrrn
ADDISON, died whilst his son was m infant, and
his carly training was left to his pious mother,
s whose maiden name was BRowS, q lady of strong
amind and excellent qualities. The means Of the
family denied to the son any thing more than a
amcrc common English education,a n result to be
aa,ncnted, for if his high natural talents had been
Improved by education, there is little risk in say
fling that he would have made strong and deep
Impression OH the age in which he lived. With
3ls limited education however, improved by read
ling and close observation, Capt. ADDISON rem
3dcred himself prominent maii and highly useful
Citizen His mind was crnincntly practical and
this quality was sgnaly exhibited in all his aff;lirs
! His memory was unusually retentivc and to !,
strong and vigorous judgment lie united great
3trmncss and energy.
During the War of 1912, through the kind
interference of the late Mr.. CALHOUN, he OBJ
) ,aincd the commission Of lst Lieutenant in the
3U. S. Army was stationed for q year or more
Z with his Regiment near Charleston, and for the
agreater part Of that time, acted as Adjutant of
$thc Regiment. In the army he commanded the
3highcst respect and confidence. lie was asso-
Rciatcd with many, Officers from this State, in the
Bsanc Regiment, who are known to have enter
taincd the strongest attachment for him. The late
9Capt GEoRGE BuTLEn. the late Capt. Henry
2TAYLoH and the Hon. JAMES HAMILTON, Of this
Estate, were in the army with him and were his
warm friends Soon after he left the army Capt.
ADDISON married the excellent lady who has sur
Syivcd him; they had four children, three of
Ewhom are living.
For more than thirty years the deceased was
one of the Magistrates Of the District, and no
! aman ever fulfilled the duties of his office, with
more honesty and fidelity; whilst he exercised its
&powers with iirmncss in no instance did he ever
encouragc litigation, or use his office for the pr
Sposes of injustice or oppression. BE also held
&the Office of Coroner for many years and was u
3good officer. In all the relations Of. life Capt.
SADDIsosrwas exemplary and fathfRl. He lived
Hnorc than thirty years in the town where he
s3dicd, and commanded universal confidence and
8estcem. ewas remarkably useful in the COM
#munity; many survive him who remember with
Z gratitude his kindness and good counsel. In hsa
sthc cause Of morality, good order and education
sssalways found friend. Hc amasscd considcra-
Eblc fortune by his prudence and industry, aud
e9his house was the abode Of generous hospitality
s. Ins1S3l, Capt. ADDISON, united himself will
athe Baptist Church Of this place, of which he
8rcnfaihcd az active and consistent member unit
@his death. In all the hcmcasurcs Of the Church fol
@promoting the cause Of virtue, he took q pronli.
&ncntand liberal part.
"a IIise remains were inferred on the Sabbath
& morning after his death, in the burying ground o.
#Ithc Baptist Church, and the veryJarsc concourst
$of our citizens which followed 4skRc remains /,
: the tomb, cvinccd the estimation, in which lii
E1was held by his neigl,bors and the =comnrriait.
generally. That community may have lost mel
]of more distinguished talents, but it has rarel
@lost purcr man or more useful citizen. III
left a bercaved widow and children and
circle Of friends to mourn his loss. An'
@srcat as is that loss to them, their grief, it
Nhoped, will be soothed, by the consultations Of thu
Hrelgion, which supported him in life and in death
Hand the joys of which he is now sharing i'll
@purcr region above. G.