The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-10-01
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MARr1N.-At the Crawford House. Cincinnati
Ohio. September 2l, 1874, William stevenson
Martin.
Mr.. Martin was born in Jackson C. H, Ohio,
November %, lS4l.
In early life he was sprightly, kind and intel
igent
He won the name of one of the best boys in
/ the village.
He was of more than usual promise, and his
| acquaintance predicted for him an useful and
prosperous life.
! He was dutiful son. a kind playmate and an
| apt scholar.
| When he had arrived at manhood our coun-
| try was threatened with danger and disunion.
| He cheerfully enlisted himself as soldier in
/ her defense.
! He was commissioned as a I'd lieutenant in
| the lI7th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
Together with his regiment, he was trans
ferred to the Ist Regiment, Ohio Heavy Artil-
lery.
He served with usefulness and with some dis
tinetion until the close of the war. The greater
part of the time he acted adjutant on Col.
Hawley's staff.
He won the esteem and respect of his super
iors as well as his subordi nates His comrades
report him as true soldier.
At the close OF the war be resumed civil puT-
suits with commendable zeal.
He married to Miss Irene Morehead, in
Parkersburg, West Virginia, March 5, 1865
In his business transactions he secured the es-
TEEN and confidence of those with whom he
was associated. He made many friends. He
was generous, witty and gentlemanly. He pos
sessed mind OF more than usual vigor and dis
elimination.
\ few days before his death he was taken sick
with fiux. Hewas then in Cincinnati attend
ing to business
After few days he seemed better, and his
friends were hopeful, but his illness returned
with greater violence.
He received the best m edcal assistance, and
all that kind friends could provide, but his end
had come. He quietly breathed his last, while
the little group about his bedside united with
one who prayed, 80 Lord receive the soul of
my dying brother" AS the falling of tree full
of beauty and strength is to q forest, so is his
death to this community. The bright foliage
of life is suddenly and unexpectedly changed
to the fruits of decay.
Mr.. Martin never made profession of rel
ion, and during some portions of his life lived
without much reference to his obligations to
God.
About six months before his death, however,
he deeply interested in a series of meetings
held in the church with which he was identi-
fed by attendance.
He publicly requested the prayers of Gods
people.
and expressed deep interest in religious duty.
He said he found comfort i'll prayer and COM
munion with God.
AT the time of his death he told his brother
that the Saviour loved him, and he was entire
ly ready to die, and without an xiety or pain he
passed away.
He will be sorely missed. His pleasant coun-
tenance and friendly greetings the tints
of the rose which is faded and gone.
xDit h. tI,a h. oY1t
the word of our God shall stand forever"
]. K. GIBSON.
THOMAS-Died, August 2s. 1874, at Center
vile. OHIO, of Typhoid Fever, Joseph Thomas,
youngest son of Thomas and Mary Thomas, of
this county, in the 9th year of his age.
This is the second time this fever visited this
family. His father died of the same disease 26
years ago. The deceased was 'child of the
covenant" and had been trained from his youth
in the "nuTture and admonition of the Lord"
In the 18th year OF his age he made public pro-
fesSion of his faith in Christ as his only Savior,
by uniting himself with the Welsh Presbyterian
Church at Centervile, O. He was devoted
Bible student, well versed in the revealed truths
of the economy of redemption in Christ, and as
the legitimate effect of the truth his life was
marked by the greatest uniformity and consist
ency of HABITS, always sincere and cordial in his
social intercourse, diligent and industrious
business, and faithful to the cause of his Master
and as such was highly respected and hopefully
esteemed by all that knew him. In his faithful
adherence to the sublime princi Piles of the
Christian religion, in the uniformity and con-
sistency of his department, he example
worthy of commendarion, and the imitation
of his youthful comrades that knew him and
witnessed his manner of life. To-day he is
silent in death, but theinf1uence of his example
is yet living. "Be ye also ready &c.
IA. LLOYD.