The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-10-28
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the neighborhood, and the benetactor OF all
Her husband, Mr.. Alexander TrimDie, died No
vember 22d, 1916, and she kept the anniversary
of his death like Sabbath, during all her long
widowhood
She joined the church of New Monmouth,
September 18th, 1916, and when the Lexington
church was organized in 1919, she transferred
her connection to it, as being nearer 10 her
home; and for the same reason joined the new
organization of Bensalem in lS4S
Her religious character was strong and con-
sistent and grew with her years until she may
be said to have attained the full assurance of
both faith and hope. For many previous years
she had no fear of death: to her, 1t was but go
ing home. But still whilst in the world she
lived in full sympathy with life around her,
even to her last day; and when her appointed
time arrived, the last sleep came gently over
her, and she passed away amidst the tears Of
devoted friends, who deeply mourn the loss of
her guiding mind and her heart OF love.
w. HR.
Departed this life on Saturday morning, the
Sd instant. the anniversary of his birth, DR..
WILLIAM NELLY ANDERSON, just 81 years of age.
DR.. Anderson was born at Walnut Hill, the
late residence of his father, Col. VIM Anderson,
In the county Of Botetourt. Soon after acquir-
ing his profession, he removed to the county of
Pulaski. where he lived many years, prosecuting
his profession with great success. Leaving Pu-
laski, and lucrative practice, he returned to
his native county, purchased farm. and turned
his attention to agriculture, in connection with
the practice of his profession. After so)ourning
here several years, he removed to the county OF
Greenbrier, where he remained until after the
close of the war. DIR. A. was strongly opposed
TO the war, and to the measures which led to 1t.
But when the war came, no man more ardently
espoused the cause OF Virginia, and OF the
South. Many of our sick and wounded Confed-
crate soldiers will bear testimony, TO his hospi-
tally and professional exertions In their behalf,
whilst that once fair portion of our State was
exposed to the desolation of contending armies
and how he exposed his person at the disas
trous battle of Lcwisburg, to minister to the
wounded and the dying on the field. After the
close of the war, he was chosen by his fellow
citizens to represent them in the Senate of West
Virginia. but never served. Having been be
reft of his son-.his only child-during the war,
and being greatly reduced in his circumstances
by the war; and broken down in constitution,
he yielded to the solicitations of his friends
in Botetourt, to return to his native county, to
spend the remnant of his days. But it was not
long. Death, the disappointer and destroyer OF
earthly hopes came-invaded that pleasant
home, and it is desolate. The widowed wife,
and childless mother is alone. But the friends
of DIR. A. do not mourn as those who have no
hope. He died in full assurance of blissful
Immortality, through the merits of his Saviour.
During his protracted illness and especially as
he drew near his end he was an example of
Christian patience and meekness, and of calm
resignation to the will of God his Saviour In
whom he trusted. After his decease, his body
was conveyed by pious friends. agreeably to his
Wishes to Lewisburg, and laid by the side OF his
beloved son.
And now that he is gone, if were to speak of
his most distinguishing traits of character, it
would be his guilelessness, his sincerity, his in
tegrity his frmness and independence in thought
and action. He was warmly attached to his
friends. He was true patriot and an humble
Christian. He lived and died in the communion
of the Presbyterian church, of which he was for
many years a consistent member. He was a
faithful husband, an affectionate father and
brother, a kind neighbor, and successful physi-
clan He has left many friends wherever he
lived to whom the intelligence of his death
will bring sadness.