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

DRrARTED this life, at Isis residence, in this
Town, on Friday evening tic 222ds ul,inlo, Capt;
4ALLEN- R-A1DIS0Ns -,.--z,z
The deceased had bce1 for about two weeks !
somewhat indisposcd. but day or two. bcforci
ibis death seemed better, and was well enough, in;
company with friend 10 visit his mill, about
ten miles from home. lie returned late in tlicI
afternoon, and shortly after, tea, was suddenly
stricken down by the hand of death. He dicdl
]of IN affection Of the heart.
Captain ADDISON was born within few miles
3of this town OH the Isl April l7SS, and was
raised in the District. His father, Mr.. JosErn
ADDISON, died whilst his son was NJ infant, and
his carly training was left to his pious mother,
Whose maiden name was BRoHN, lady Of strong
mind ana excellent qualities The means Of the
family denied to the SON any thing more than a
3lancntcd for if his high natural talents had been
Improved by education, there is little risk in say
ling that he would have made strong and deep
Impression OH the age in which he lived. With
lhis limited education however, improved by read
ling and close observation, Capt. ADDISON rem
|dcred himself q prominent mau and highly useful
citizen. His mind was cmincntly practical and
this quality was siSnally exhibited in all his affairs
His memory was unusually retentivc, and to q
strong and vigorous judgment hc united great
5tirmncss and energy.
During the War of 1912, through the kind
Interference of the late MIR. CALHOUN, he OBJ
8laincd the commission Of Isl 1.icrtcnant in the
III. s. Army; was stationed for year or more
with his Regiment near Charleston, and for the
greater part Of that time, acted as -Adjutant Of
4 the Regiment In the army he commanded the
highest respect and confidence. lie was asso-
{ciated with many Officers from this State in the
lsanc Regiment, who are known to have enter
ltaincd the strongest attachment for him. The late
3Capt. GEonee BurLEn. the late Capt. HENRY
3TAYLoR and the Hon. JAMES HAMILTON, of this
EStatc, were in the army with him and were his
3warn 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
lone 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
powers with iirmncss, in no instance did he ever
aencouragc litigation or use his office for the pr
poses Of injustice or oppression. BE :also held
3the Office of Coroner for many years and was q
3sood officer. In all the relations of. life Capt.
SADDIso.twas exemplary and faithful. lie lived
amorc,than thirty years in the town where he
adicd, and commanded universal confidence and
: esteem. IIcswas remarkably useful in the COM
Immunity; many survive him who remember with
Sgratituic his kindness and good counsel. In hsl
Sthc cause of morality, good order and education
ssalways found friend Hc alnasscd a copsiiera-
Sblc fortune by his prudence and industry, aud
9his house was the abode Of generous hospitality
8 In 1881, Capt. ADDISON, united himself with
6]the Baptist Church Of this place, of which hc
Hrcuiaihcd az active and consistent member until
2his death. In all the measures Of the Church fol
Apromoting the cause Of virtue, he took q promi.
8ncnt;and liberal part -;
a rIIisl remains were inferred on the Sabbath
q morning after his death, in the burying ground o
+ the Baptist Church, and the veryNgrse concours,
$of our citizens which followed ,,.s&c remains /,
z the tomb, cvinccd the estimation, in which lii
Twas held by his neiglbors and the .comnrlnit,,
' generally. That community may have lost nicl
@of more distinguished talents, but it has rarel
s3lost purcr man or o more useful citizen. III
|Ahas left bercared widow and children and
%large circle of friends to mourn his loss. An'
arrcat as is that loss to them, their grief, it
Mhoped, will be soothed, by the consultations Of tha
rclgion, which supported him in life and in death
4 and the joys Of which lie is now sharing in
Mpurcr region above. &.