The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-04-29
Obituary.

DIED April 18th, 1875, at the resi-
denco of her sOn-in-law, William Rivers,
at Rivers Station, Giles county, Tenn.
MRS MARTHA CAMP MARC HBANKs, wild
ow of the Hon. A. J. Marehbanks, in
the Goth year of her age.
The deceased was born Nov. End,
1910, in Davidson county, Tenn, and
was daughter of DR.. John IL. aud
Dorothy G. Camp. Her family removed
to Giles county in 1917, and settled at
ElktOn, where they resided until about
1928, when they removed to Pulaski,
at which place her father died Nov.
1929, possessed of a large estate.
In Nov. 1928, the subject Of this no.
! lice was married to VIM. c. FlournOy, a
prominent lawyer of Pulaski, where she
resided until several years after has
death, which occurred Sept. 1888, leav=
ing her with two children, and a very
handsome estate.
In Oct. lS45, she was married to the
Hon. A. j. Marchbanks, of Warren
county, Tenn, then and for many years
afterwards, judge of the Circuit Court
embracing the county in which he lived.
She then left Pulaski and resided near
McMinviile, until after the death of
| judge Marchbanks, which occurred in
| 1867. 1t was q sore trial to her to
leave her home and the friends of her
early life to dwell among strangers, but
| yielding to the dictates of duty she
went To her new home, and afterwards
became greatly attached to the family
and neighbors oil. her husband. 1t is sell
dom that lady raised in the lap of for
/ tune, moving in the best society and
possessed of ample means to crafty her
| wishes, should have exhibited so little
Ostentation or desire for worldly dis
play.
| She was plain and economical in her
habits, modest and unassuming in her
manners, and kind and generous in her
feelings. She had the tenderest regard
/ for the feelings of others and never
| spoke evil Of any, and even where faults
were apparent in others she was dis
posed to throw the mantle OF cha rity
over them, or to pass them b. in silence
| With her, conscience was a monitor
whose slightest whispers was authorita-
tive. But it was in her immediate
household that her eXcellency ofcharac-
ter appeared to most advantage, where
her gentleness, unaffected kindness and
goodness OF heart won upon all who
saw much OF her at home. Her ILL
ness was long and wearisOme, for
many months she was confined to heI
bed, and at times she was a great suf-
ferer, which she bore with patience and
devout cheerfulness. She had long
been a professor of religion, and was a
member of the Episcopal church at Pu-
laski. In the early stage of her sick
ness she had some doubts and fears
as TO her future state, and did not en-
joy that bright assurance of hope
| which is the Christians privilege. But
rs time rolled on, she exhibited a grow
ing serenity of mind. About six
months before her death she was asked
by friend. what were her prospects
for another world? She replied that
f'ali was well,'' that "by the grace oil
God she felt that she was prepared, >
that ''she put her trust in the Saviour, .
that ''she was willing 60 trust him, y
and chad no fears of DEATH" She con-
tinued to exhibit the christian graees
Of meekuess, cheerfulHess and suhmis-
sion to the will of her heavenly father,
and when the messenger came, she
was ready. Death, to her brought nc
pang, save that of separation from
those loved ones over whom she had so
tenderly watched, and for whose wei
fare she had so often prayed. When il
was apparent that she was about to de-
part, observing her daughter weeping
she asked why they wanted her to re-
main longer, and spoke words of adj
vice and comiOrt to her. She retained
] ner senses ana conciOuSneSs 70 tile last
and died without q struggle.
She leaves behind ,.her son, Capt VIM
G. FlOuTnOy, and her daughter, Mrs
Rivers, and her brother DR.. James L
Camp, to mourn her loss. To them heI
memory must ever be an Inspiration
to live the life OF the Christian, thai
they may enjoy with her the rest thai
remaineth for the people Of God
Her funeral services were conducted
in the Episcopal church Pulaski, By tn,
Rev. Mr.. Dorset, the Rector of tins
church, in the beaHtiful and impressive
forms Of the church, after which hel
remains were followed to the cemetery
by her numerous friends, and there de
posted with the closing ceremonies.
May this dispensation of Providence
adnionish these who survive, TO be ais,
ready when the messenger comes.
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