Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-05-14
DIED.

STORMONT.-Ourb beloved friend and i,rother
in Christ, Mr.. AsD.Ew sTossesr; died at his resi-
dcnce in Harrison township, Gallia county. Ohio
on the 10th of March. A: ID. 1888, in the T2d wear
of his age. He was buried ON the 18th. and on
the first sabbath OF April, y funeral discourse
John II III. on the history and character of this
veteran Of the cross. TO u vast assemblage of peo-
pie who came to his late residence on that SOL
emn day, 10 testify their respect for the memory
of the deceased aud to hear what might be said
respecting him as a christian. husband, father,
TREND and fellow citizen; All tnese rSi.ions & ne
degree, TO the satisfaction of those most interest
ed in the results. He often mOurned over his un-
ayailing efforts ard imperfect iabors for the good
OF himself and others with sorrow and regret
et ne accomplished much for the benefit OF MS
family. the welfare of the community, and for
the cause OF truth and righteousness.
Mr.. Stormont was descended from a noble an
cestry. Lord Stormont was one Of Scotia's noble
sons, with whom our deceased friend was re-
motely connected. But he relied not on titles Of
honor, or ON noble blood. for character and use
, rainess' out ON the honor that cometh from God
Born of respectable and n;ons narents 4, the
county Of Antrim. ireland. january 1ath, l7gT.
ne was carefnlly trained from youth to manhood
In the doctrines and duties OF the Reformed Pres
byterian Church, of which both he and his ma
rents were members throughout their long and
useful lives: In 1915 he emigrated to the United
States. resided few years in Western New
York, came in 1924 to Canonsburgh Pa where
he remained several years in affiuence and pros
perity, respected and beloved by all who knew
renowned for science. and literature and "pure
and rndefiied religion" that the writer first
formed his acquaintance. And from that time to
to the day of his death. our sacred associations
and the intimacy Of friendship remained
broken About the year 1928, he was united in
marriage to Miss Mary Ann Mcmillan, of Fayette
county Pa, a most estimable and accomplished
young lady. who greatly added to his personal
and domestic comforts by her piety, prudence
and industry. They were the parents of six chill
dren, four Of whom still survive. The two
younger, q son and daughter, remain with their
widowed mother-with her to sorrow over the
sad desolation consequent upon the final re-
moyal Of faithful husband and devoted IA
ther, who prayed and labored incessantly for
their temporal and spiritual profit. The other
two are married. The elder daughter, eminent
Tor her prudence and many virtues, is happily
united in marriage TO gentleman of reSpecta-
bility and influence. Few men in his position
Of society, possess more moral worth, or more
christian integrity than does this friend of God
and man. The elder son is also married, and by
their mutual affection, care and industry. as
husband and wife, they likely to have
competent portion of the good things of this
life with the blessing of God their savior.
Sad reyerses are often mixed with the lot OF
man IN this life. IL was so with brother St0rmont
BY unforeseen causes, he was reduced from peace
and plenty to straits and difficulties, which him
dered his usefulness and marred his enioymentS
for the rest of his life. Yet it is remarkable with
what submission and fortitude both he and his
worthy companion bore their misrortunes In
1Si9 they came to Gallia county, and by industry
AID perseverance they endeavored to retrieve
their losses; which. to some extent. they effect
ed. To struggle with poverty to bear the sus-
picion of friends, and the scorn and derision of
enemies requires degree of fortitude. of moral
courage, and gracious influence, which but few
men possess. It not to be denied. that in these
trials of adversely. our deceased friend uttered
in his christian character Still he had the
confidence and affection of many of the wise and
good TO the very last It is part of the policy
OF this wicked and selfish world to frown ON the
unfortunate and to reserve their smiles for the
prosperous and happy, who revel for time on
the spolls of oppression and deceit and whom
God shall smite with the rod of his wrath "For
the wicked boasteth of his hearts desire. and
blesseth the coyetOus. whom the Lord abhOr-
eth."-Ps. 10 3.
Eminently social in his disposition. intelligent
and devout, the company of our friend Stormont
was eagerly sought after by all persons of sober
ana plous reflection. Sound in the faith and
well versed in doctrnal and practical TheOl-
ogy, rev men. in private life, posed u greater
fund OF valuable information, knew better
how to appreciate the Importance of Divine
truth in the formation of permanent christian
character. Many happy and pleasant hour was
spent in social intercourse, and in private and
public worship with our departed brother and
other christian friends, who have now gone to
their long home. Often 1--WE took sweet counsel
together, and walked to the house of God in
company" But those days are past and gone
forever. a sense of loneliness pervades our
hearts, which never felt before. Almost the
last link in the chain of Friendship that binds
to earth, is broken. Sad and desOlate, we ''hang
our harps upon the willows, and weep. whea we
remember Zion" Our only hope is Christ, and
immortal life and glory. PILGRIM.