Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1886-01-27
The RESOLUTIONS

The subject OF THIS memoir, hoUeIs
O. Williamson, was born November 4,
1886, in Upton county, near Covipg- |
ton. He departed this lite at bis resi-.
dence in Memphis, January %, 1885. |
He was reared and educated at Som
meryille, Fayette county, Tenn, to
which place his father had removed
when be was an infant, smong peo-
pie noted for their culture, wealth and
refinement.
He was a son Of the Rev. Samuel M. /
Williamson, who was clergyman in
the Presbyterian Church, and who
was esteemed for his scholarly attain.
ments, his hospitality, the urbanity OF
his manners, his gentleness and his
benevolence. He was one OF the most
eloquent clergymen Of his day, and,
unlike most clergymep, he was man
of considerable wealth. His social
position was very high, 10th in out OF
the church. He was exceedingly be-
loved by all who knew him.
The deceased comes from a family
Distinguished for high eocisl position,
moral worth and eloquence. His
uncle, Louis p. Williamson, who
served the county of Fayette before
the war in the Legislature, was noted
for his elc q hence, his learning and the
urbanity oil his manner, his high moral
worth and his hospitality.
Our dep srted brother, r @. William
sop. inherited from his ancestry this
rich patrimony which so distinguished
his father and his uncle. He gave evil
Silence in all his walks Of life Of POS
sessing the very highest moral cbarac'
ter, the most scrupnlous regard )r
truth, great gentleness and benevo-
lance and the most generous hospital
ity.
He served in the Confederate army,
which ne entered as private and rose
TO the rank of captain, and was brave
soldier and gallant officer.
: At the close OF the war he came to
: Memphis and completed the study oil
law and engaged in the practice short
ly thereafter.
: He married Miss Della w. Tolbert
' q very accomplished lady OF high social
, position and high family connections
/, In the practice OF the law he-waf
5 conspicuous for his fairness toward his
!. adversary counsel and for his courtesy
! He had for years been secretary o
!, the Masonic Temple Association, anC
the duties Of that position required
: quite large portion Of his time an6
I; attention.
!; He served one term as councilman
,r under the old city government, and II
that capacity was considered one o
40 the ablest defenders Of the rights 0
I'd the people.
He was president OF the Board 9
= Aldermen, end discharged the dutie
g. of mayor pro tenn. during the absenc
of Mayor Flippin> who held him i
very high esteem.
h. He was one Of the leading Mason
in the State OF Tennessee. He took
~ leading and active part in the admir-
e., istration OF the Masonic anaii
throughout the State. He was for
long time master Of his lodge, and for
r. long time he was Eminent Commando
of the Knights Templars at Memphi
Ia he held other high positions
Masonry.
- As a knight Templsr no mol
Ter courageous or chiyslrous knight ev'
I'D drew his eword in defense OF the wea
M and HELPLESS.
AS q lawyer, none was more couf
eous than he TO his adversary, 81
= none more faithful to the interests
gy his client.
ms AS citizen he took an active int
est in public affairs, and was alwa.
= found contending for the right.
As a Mason he was untirlpg in h
80 dispensation of charities. The wet
800 and helpless ones who were under Il
IAN care and protection OF that fraterni
will sorely mics bin. Therefore, be
= Resolved, That in the death OF X;
p Williamson the bar has lost one OF
= .n' most honorable mem 'ers; the count
. has lost one Of its leading and me
patriotic ci6zsns, and Masonry h
lost one OF It's principal benefactol
His wife has lost faithful husban
his children kind and indulge
father.
m Respectfully submitted,
n L. B. EDGINGT0N,
L. B.fMcF ARLAND
JOHN JOHNSTON.
Judge X. J. Morgan and Mr.. Mil
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