Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-07-06
OBITUARY.

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Va, Mr.. W. /. King, of Go. Z, 18th N. c. Reg in the,
21st year of his age. He volunteered in defence of
wounded at Sharpsburg,. in S~epfember 1sGa. for which
he suffered greatly recovering from which he re-
burg May the Sd, 1863. lie was removed to the hos
pital in Richmond, where typhoid fever interviewed
and terminated the life of this brave and excellent
young man. He left a mother, two sisters and broth
es and many relatives and friends to mourn his un-
and a true and faithful friend. Al who knew him low
ed him. He has slept his last sleep he has fought
his last battle; no sounds Can awake him 70 glory
died, in Wilmington, of typhoid fever, on the 27ts
of May last, Columbus Pasmore, a member of Co. i,
61st II. C. Regiment. He removed from his native
county of Cherokee to Allegheny, and when the drum
first tapped for volunteers he molly responded and
marched forth IN defence of his country. He babe
farewell to friends and loved ones, never TO return
w Ell as patriotic martyr. In camp the BibIe and hymn
book were his chief companions. We feel assured he
Aa fr gGR1 to the christians reward. D.
Andrew Dunn Kincaid was born In Lincoln county,
n: G., the 9Th day OF June, 17Ss, and departed this
a an icons Consistent member Of . the Methodist E. Church,
s siisa inc 5ef rs 8 ssaEn5 eG poaislo g p Of class as T leaaer t At Ie b.
s sR1p isnn 5s 1as plsss of 9gef hDS arm mem S 2 I.ve As ~, 3
church OF his choice; The Bibie WIS his Guide, which
Il he rCdQ carefully through JWeHJy@nNG blmoS,. His
manner was simple ana plain, and many of the Preach,
ers will well remember the house of Brother KiRcaid
as the Preachers home. AS a husband he was ten
der and kind, as a father he, was affectionatc but
strict, having dedicated his three sons and four
daughters to God in infancy and raised them for God,
and having the great satisfaction OF seeing them ali
converted to christianity. As a master he scarce lad
an equal: his chief object among his servants was to
see them embrace christianity, in which he admirably
succeeded. His last illness was his fret. having never
been confined to his bed with sickness day previous
in his long life. But while on u shert visit to his SON,
James nj. Kincald, he was taken violently Ill he had
however seemingly recovered, and after eating a hear
W dinner, apparently well, but weary from the severe
attack of the day before, he lay down to refresh him
Self with sleep, from which he never awoke. Bro.
Kincaid had a great desire to die easy, and in this mis-
prayer was answered. He had repeatedly given sat
1sfactory evidence OF his preparation for death and
4 though in his last moments we did not have the
pleasure of his expiring testimony. yet i'll his life and
the manner of his death we have this consolation,
that he has gone to realize the reward of the chris
tan. Without a struggle or the moving az a limb,
he expired as the infant goes to sleep. In his death
the church has lost one of its strongest advocates, the
community a kind neighbor and an obliging friend
Heleaves a wife, seven children and numerous rela4
is not dead but siespeth." iPd.i AFETESD.
Is N. C.. and Southern Christian Advocate please
copy.
At a regular communication of Catawba Valley
lodge, held in the Masonic Hall, Norganton, June
18th. 1863, the following preamble and resolutions
were presented and unanimously adep ed:
WHEREAS, it has pleased an All wise providence to
remove fIom our midst our worthy brother. Thomas
III. London. Therefore,
Res olved, Thatwe deeply smpathise With the berea-
we'd family and friends of our deceased brother, and
would mingle with theirs our heartfelt coincidence on
account of this affective dispensation.
; That this preamble and etolutions be spread upon
f the minutes Of the Lodge, and that the jewels OF the
Lodge be draped in mourning for the space Of thirty
days.
That a copy Of these proceeding be pre- ssntea to the
I hshed in the Spirit of the Age.
, y ~, s;EEStSSSSkkRsss.: Committee.
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