Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-01-26
OBITUARY.

uMemoir Of Mrs. MARY ATKEsoS, who de
parted this life at the residence Of her son-in-
law, Rev A A Martin, in Gallia county, o.
on the sth inst, in the 10th year of her age.
Mrs. A. was native of Pennsylvania She
removed to Virginia, and from thence othis
county, in which she has principally resided
for the last 46 years, until released by the hand
of death. As citizen and neighbor she was
much respected, and esteemed most hy those
who knew her best She was kind and tender
to the afflicted and to the poor. In the several
relations of life, she has evinced not only idel-
ity but faithfulness and usefulness. This
amiable sister, 81 years ago, was left a lonely
widow. A family of ten children required
her anxious care and ardent toll: three of whom
have died, and as an evidence that the prayers
Of mother are not forgotten, but rewarded in
due time, all, save one, of the surviving seven
are church members; one, Rev. Lewis A. A. is
useful and successful minister in the Ohio
Conference. May the prayers of now sain.
ted mother, which have been sent up to heaven
for all her children, be the instrument of the
restoration Of that only one to happiness and
to heaven.
The last sixty-one years this excellent lady
has been a consistent and useful member Of the
Methodist Episcopal church. And though
constitutionally timid, yet has she stood up in
the church and class, and from a sense Of duty
testified Of religion, and often has she beer
filed with ecstacy. Her cup of JOY was otter
full. She longed to be free from earth-and
with God. During the last twelve or fifteer
years, she has been the subject of much attic
ton, but especially has she been so for the las
thirteen months, the effects of fall. Yet
amid all her sufferings, she was never heard tC
utter murmer or complaint.
Her last hours, as might have been expect
ed, were calm, peaceful and triumphant
When asked relative to her prospects, she said
"she had given herself to God when young
and had never been forsaken, and was still
trusting in and would soon be with Him."
smile of peace and triumph played on the cold
clay.
Her remains were deposited in the cold and
silent grave, amid sighs, tears and hopes, t.
await the resurrection morn.
E.v. BING.
Gallipolis, Jan. l6, 1854.
1--WE are called upon this morning to an
nounce the death of our honorable friend HEN
RY CovERsroN, who departed this life on tn,
23d day of December. of consumption, agec
60 years. The deceased was a native of Vir
ginia, and of the county of Shenandoah, anC
came to this State previous to the war of 1912
and settled first on the waters of the Muskin
gum. He was a democrat of the first stamp
As soldier he never hesitated to raise his guI
when called upon to defend his country, and
was found to face the British and Indians or
the Canada shores. He served his time faith
fully and was honorably discharged and re
turned home to the embraces of his wife and
family, and resumed his usual course of do
mestic economy. He was farmer Of the best
grade, and as a mechanic most excellent. HI
never was more in his element than when il
company with the honest and industrious class
He was charitable and good 10 the poor. Hi
was neither a sounding brass nor tinkline
cymbal, but initiated that precaution which
the Scriptures give-when thou doest aims
sound not trumpet, neither let thy left hand
know what thy right hand doeth. Industry
honesty, punctualitY and truth were his con
stant companions, and he wore them as a gar.
ment even down TO the grave.
His remains were followed to their last rest
ing place by a large number Of neighbors and
relations, who sympathized with the family II
their aff1iction, and was laid by the side Of hi,
companion, on his own farm, spot of ground
selected by himself for that purpose, there t.
remain until that day when the last loud trumI
shall sOund-avake We slumbering dust, y,
thousands under ground
So Henry Conversion is no morel Glory Il
his ashes. May We take his example-go anC
do likewise
Inserted by neighbor who knew him well
and gives the above as tribute of respect.