The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-01-02
Obituary.

EMERY.-Mr. John G. Emery was born in
Loudon, y. H., August 25th, 1916, where he
learned of his father the cabinet-maker's
trade At that period nearly all furniture
was handmade and made for durability as
well as for looks. Soon after he became of
age-in 1888, half a century ago-he came to
Montpelier and worked at his trade as Jour
neyman for thirteen months. He then left
and, after an absence of ten years, spent at
the West and in his native state, he returned
to Montpelier, where he entered into bust
ness for himself and spent the remainder of
his life. His capital consisted of a good
trade, good health, a resolute purpose to
succeed, with habits of industry, economy
and fixed moral principles. With such a
physical and moral outfit, helped by good
Judgment in the management of his affairs,
he prospered in business and acquired a
comfortable property Though assiduous
in attention to business he did not merge
himself in it so that he was nothing outside
of business. He took an interest in the
welfare of others and in all questions re-
lating to the social and religious interest of
himself and the race. He was a man Of
warm and generous sympa hies and early
eSpoused the anti-slaVery cause-when the
name of abolitiOuist was a reproach
While he thought for himself, and held his
opinions with irmness, he conceded TO
others the right of personal Judgment, was
charitable toward all, and the kindness Of
his nature shone forth in his face and was
manifest in his gentle manner. Possessed
of quick Sensbilities, he felt deeply, but
cherished no resentments, and the law of
kindness was in his tongue. He was "A man
of marked modesty, never putting himself
forward. His friends thought he erred in
declining, from excessive modestY, to take
positions he was well qualified to fill, He
never sought or desired public Office. In
early manhood he joined n Congregational
church in his native state and became a
most worthy member and supporter Of
Bethany church in Montpelier. He held at
the time of his death the Office of deacon in
il, and was an enthusiastic teacher in the
Sunday-school and a constant and interested
student of the Scriptures. For sixteen
years he had been treasurer of the Vermont
Domestic Missionary Society and for four
teen years treasurer of the General ConVen-
tion of Congregational Ministers and
Churches of Vermont, which offices he held
with great acceptance. AS "A reliable busi-
ness man, good citizen and lover of good
order and of the best things in society, and
as consistent member of the church, he
had the respect and confidence of all His
end came suddenly. He was in his usual
place in church on Sunday, December 23d. .
On the three following days he complained
of a pain in his chest and feeling OF weak
ness, so that he did not go to his place OF
business Thursday morning he dressed
himself and went to the barn. On return
ing, in passing through the dining-room
door, he said he could not stand, sank down
ON the floor and after few moments OF la
bored breathing all was still. His heart
ceased to heat. HIS spirit had returned to
God who gave il He leaves widow and
four children-two sons and two daughters
to mourn he loss of one who loved them
with all the warmth of his large heart. His
funeral was attended Sunday afternoon,
December &c when large gathering OF