The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16
Obituaries.


Died, at Gainesville, Va, on the I'd day of March,
francis DEANS, son of Francis d. and Mary NJ
Irving, aged years and IA days.
Died, at Davidson College, N. c., January 10th,
Mrs. MARY S. ANDREW, the wife of James E. An
drew and the mother of Captain George Andrew,
lately gallant officer in the Confederate army, and
now resident of Sumter District, S. c.
Died, at his residence, near Knox HILL Walton
county, Fla, on the 3lst December, 1869, JOHN
GILLIs, aged 90 years
Died, at Madison c. h Va, March Sd, Mrs.
MARY +. THOMAS, wife of Peyton l.. Thomas, in the
37th year of her age.
Mrs. Thomas was taken i'll while nursing family
of FIVE sick children. Her suferings were short and
painful. She had been for many years member of
the Madison Presbyterian church. Her end was
peaceful She expressed her firm faith in the Sa
your OF Sinners and complete resignation to His
will
Died, February 9th, at her residence in Mont
gomery county, Maryland Mrs MARY BELT, widow
of the late Rev. Addison Belt, in the S0th year of
her age
She was the daughter of Codrington Darlington,
of Virginia; the Oldest of fourteen children, and
survived all the others. For sixty years she had
been member Of the Presbyterian church.
Died, in Frederick Maryland, February 4th, JANE
GRAYSON, reGet of the late Col. George NJ. Eichel-
therefore, which believe He is precious
Died, in Frederick, Maryland. February 18th,
GRAYsoN EICHEBERGER, in the 49th year of his age.
There the weary are at rest"
Died, on the 10th of February, at Frederick Ma
ryand, Miss MARY CATHERINE REYNOLDS. For more
than forty years the deceased was a consistent, use
tu member of the Frederick Presbyterian church.
She gave her heart to Christ early in life, and con-
tinued faithful until DEATH She adorned the doe
trines which she prOfessed by a cody walk and
constant acts of usefulness. Her minister was not
disappointed in expecting her at the house of God,
unless she hindered by sickness or absesce from
home. She took a deep interest in the Sabbath
School, and was for many years earnest, success
tul teacher. She was endowed with those qualities
of mind and heart which made her attractive to the
young. Very few persons of her age have as large
circle of youthful friends. Even the children
were delighted with her society. So genial and
cheerful her disposition that every one felt that
it was pleasant to be in her company. Her mind
was so well trained by careful study, and so well
stored by extensive reading, that her conversation
was profitable, even TO the most intelligent. She
was well informed in reference to the work of our
denomination, and familiar with the literature
of the Church As the time of her departure drew
near she expressed willingness and anxiety to go
aud be with Christ and remarked, at will be a
disappointment to me, if my physician should tell
me that my health was returning" She expressed
great delight in the thoughtof soon reuniting with
the rest Cf her family in the better land Her calm
ness in view of DEATH and her deiberation in dis
posing of all her affairs, and her peaceful joyous
departure lead US to say with John, Blessed are
the dead which die in the Lord"