Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1850-06-05
OBITUARY.

DRrARTED this life, at his residence, i'll this
Town, on Friday evening tic 22d ultino, Capt.
aALI.l:N- -AnDIS0NA =
The deceased had bcc1 for about two weeks.
somewhat indisposcd. but day or two; before;
his death seemed better, and was well enough, I'M
cumpany with friend to visit his saw mill, about
Stcn miles from homr lie returned late in thci
afternoon, and shortly after, tea was suddenly
STRICKEN down by the hand Of death. lie dicdI
I of an affection Of the heart.
Captain ADDISON was born within few milcsI
aof this town OH the lst April lTSS, and wasl
raised in the District. His father, Mr.. JosErnI
ADDISON, died whilst his son was M infant, and;
I his carly training was left to his pious mother,
: whose maiden name was BEowN, lady Of stromg
! mind and excellent qualities. The means Of the
Afamily denied to the son any thing more than a
8ncrc common English educat;on,a result TO bel
Hancntcd, for if his high natural talents had bccn
Improved by education, there is little risk in say
ling that he would have made strong and deep
Impression on the age in which he lived. With
{his limited education however, improved by read
hing and close observation, Capt. ADDISON rem
5dcred himself prominent man and highly useful
citizen. His mind was cmincntly practical and
this quality was signally exhibited in all his aif;rs
His memory was unusually retentivc, and TO a
strong and vigorous judgment he united. great
Iiirlnncss and energy.
During the War of 1912, through the kind
Interference Of the late Mr.. CALHOUN, he OBJ
1taincd the commission Of Isl Lieutenant in the
/ u. 5. Army; was stationed for q year or more
with his Regiment near Charleston, and for the
agrcater part Of that time, acted as Adjuiant of
1.-THE Regiment. In the army he commanded the
Il.
Sciatcd with many Officers from this State, in the
same Regiment, who are known to have enter
3taincd the strongest attachment for him. The late
]Capt. George BUTLER. the late Capt. IIEHRY
TAYLOR and the Hon. JAMES HAMILTON, Of this
State, 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
/ :ivcd him; they had four children, three of
! swhom are living.
For more than thirty years the deceased was
( aonc of the Magistrates Of the District, and no
: man ever fulfilled the duties Of his Office, with
more honesty and fidelity whilst he exercised its
3powcrs with iirmncss, in no instance did he ever
3encouragc litigaton or use his office for the pr
4poses of injustice or oppression. DE also held
Sthe Office of Coroner for many years and was q
good officer. In all the relations Of life Capt.
ADDIsoS vas exemplary and faithful. lie lived
I 4morc than thirty years in the town where he
adicd, and commanded universal confidence and
esteem. lie was remarkably useful in the com-
Euunity many survive him who remember with
gratitude his kindness and good counsel In hia
! the cause Of morality, good order and education
easays found friend. Hc anasscd a copsidcra-
ablc fortune by his prudence and industry, and
his house was the abode Of generous hospitality.
In 1881, Capt. ADDISON, united himself with
athe Baptist Church Of this place, Of which he
6rcriaiilcl a., active and consistent member until
8his DEATH In all the measures Of the Church for
apromoting the cause Of virtue, he took promi-
8ncnt,and liberal part.
: His remains were inferred on the Sabbath
8mornng after lis DEATH in the burying ground OF
i $thc Baptist Church, and the reryJarSc concourse
$of our citizens which followed 4is1gc remains tc
:9the tomb, cvinccd the estimation, in which lic
Twas held by his nciglbors and the community
&Ascnerally. That community may have lost mel
Sof more distinguished talents, but it has rarel.
Slost purcr man or more useful citizen. III,
HlIas left bcrcaved widow and children and ;
HIarge circle of friends to mourn his loss. -\nc
8srcat as is that loss to them, their grief, it il
hoped, will be soothed, by the consultations uf tha
arcligion which supported him in life and in death
e3and the joys of which lie is now sharing in ;
Npurcr region above. &.