Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-20
OBITUARIES.

Mrs. Margaret C. Lemmond, wife of VIM. 7.
Lemmond, was born in Mecklenburg county, N.
c.. January the 7th, 1896, and died November the
2lst, 1857. She was taught in the days of youth
to fear the Lord, embraced religion, and joined
the Methodist E. Church, in which she ever proved
a consistent member for more than 26 years. Du-
ring her sickness, which was protracted near six
months, she evineed a spirit of resignation which
characterize the saints of God; she never murmur-
ed or appeared impatient during her illness. She
said she had long since felt willing to die; that it
did not alarm her to think of death but was re-
signed to his will who ordereth all things right,
for all things work together for good to them that
love God. She never expressed a doubt or fear,
as she ap preached the hour of death, but rejoiced
in hope of the glory of God. saying, Ebless the
Lord, o! my soul and all that is within me
praise his holy name."
And thus another saint is gone from earth. Her
seat is vacant in the church militant, but she has
Joined the church triumphant in heaven.
E. A. S.
CAMDEN COUNTY, N. C. Jan'y 18th, 1858.
At a regular meeting Of Old Trap Division, No.
29S, of the Sons of temperance, the following
preamble and resolutions we're adopted
WHEREAS, 1t hath pleased Almighty God, in the
dispensation of his providence to remove from the
scenes of earth our esteemed brother, Samuel M.
Staples. Therefore,
Resoleed, That while we feel deeply the loss
which our Division and the community have sus-
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feel that it becometh us to bow in low submission
to the desire of him who is too wise to err, and too
great, too coed to act unkindly.
Resolved, That in the death of brother Staples,
this division has lost an active and devoted mem
Der and society an honorable and useful citizen.
Resolced, That we tender to his bereaved fami-
~ our b bartlett sympathies In this their hour of
trouble and hope that tAsiF loss is his eternal
gain.
ResolUed, That as a token of respect to the mem
al badge of mourning for thirty days.
ResoLued, That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the Spirit of the Age for publication.
J. w. BURF0OT,
W. P. BURF00T, Committee.
Z. SANDELIN.
SoUTH CREEK DIVISION, No. 320, S. Oft,
Beaufort county, N. c.
It becomes my painful duty to inform you of
the death of our much loved brother. Wilson w.
Norman, who died at his residence, at this place,
on Friday 25th day of December last. of bemor-
hage, after an illness of four weeks, which he
bore with christian patience till his change came,
of which he was sensible. He frequently spoke
of dying and expressed a willingness to go and
! be with Christ. The evening before he died. T
| went to see him and found him sinking fast. He
requested his family and friends to take him by
i the hand, and babe them farewell, requesting us
to meet him in Heaven. 70. Norman was born
in TyrreIl county, March 26th, 1926, ana removed
to Hyde county, where he married, in 1852, Il
!, Think He came here a stranger, but soon won
the esteem of his neighvors and those who knew
him. He was one of the most business and prompt
men in his dealings, l ever knew, He was .
member of the M. E. Church, South, and was ey.
r er to be found at his post to discharge the duty he
owed the Church as class leader and exhorter.-
He was truly a champion in the Temperance,
j cause he was the main instrument in the estab.
= lishment of this Division. and you know we'll tn,
U part he took in itby his communications with You
y His death has made a void in our ranks I fea
lie will never be filed. He leaves a widow and tw,
d little babes, (girls.) mother-in law, and only britt
Il er, (Charles) to mourn their loss. Therefore.
Resoloed, What We sympathise with the famil,
of our deceased brother, and do commend them +
the care of him who has promised to be a Has
band to the widow and a father to the faith erless