The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-02-16
A GOOD MAN GONE TO HIS REWARD

aged 50 years, month and days.
The subject of this notice was born
in Columbia county, Georgia, on the
7th day OF January, 1901, being the
Oldest son Of William Gunby, who,
shortly after the Revolution, moved
from Maryland into Georgia. George
Gunby grew up on his fathers farm
with but few educational advantages.
Yet he was precociods enough to marry
al 10 yearsof age aud 10 cast his first
vote for James Monroe in 1920.
In 1885 George Gunby removed from
Columbia county To Cherokee county
where he settled on lands drawn byl
him in the celebrated Georgia l. ltery.
His farm and store, which he called
Hickory Flat, were z miles from
Canton. Here he resided, engaged In
mercantile, agricultural and milling
pursuits, until 1851, when he became =
citiz'n Of Atlanta, Ga, where he did
an extensive business as IL merchant.
In 1854 he moved to Catoosa county,
Ca, aud returned TO the pursuits Of
farming. Thence he emjgrated to the
State Of Louisiana ard arrived In Clai.
borne parish on Christmas day, 1855.
III January, 1870, he purchased and
moved to a large farm in union parish
where he resided until his death, =,
Such was his energy and strength
Of constitution that he established a
new home at the age OF 60, when
most men ARE already worn out, and
SUI rounded himself with new comforts,
new associates, and new friends. The
great age he attained, Of which he was
proud and for which he frequently
expressed his gratitude to Il kind Pro
vidence, was partly due 10 The health.
ness OF the Homestead which he &C.
cupied during the las. Is years of his
life, but his great longevity was chiefly
due 10 his strength VI will and force OF
character which triumphed over bodily
ailments and all other obstacles.
Though plain farmer, u modest
citizen, he had qualities that made
him remarkable. His MUD aud
spirit were cast in heroic mould. Like
most Southern men who were old at
The close OF the war, it WAS hard for
him to adapt himself to the new or
der Of things brought about by eman-
cipation Of his slaves. But he never
repined. lie complained If no hard
ship; he shrank from no ordeal. lie
ievoutly believed that all the affairs OF
men are supervised and directed by q
Special Providence and ha meekly
accepted troubles, disappointments aud
affections as tho dispensation Of an
all-wise and all-beneficent God. His
belief IN christianity was unwaverine
and profound and he Iabored to con-
form his practice 10 his professions.
But his trust IN Providence never
relaxed his sense of duty his faith in
the efficacy Of divine grace never les.
soned his esteem for Individual worth
IIs had no use for religion without
MUMMY anu hiS iaSOIltE uOAAOg " RS
"An honest mans tie HoOlest work Ui
God" The whole Of his ambition was
| to be an honest man and a christian
Throughout his lifo he loved TO. cite
the proverbs of Poor Richard and
impressed upon his children, above all
other lessons, the duty 0f keeping out
OF debt. His sense Of Justice was
strongly developed and he did NOT
deem il consistent with manly honor
to leave II debt unpaid, dollar for dol.
lar, or to make money by any indirec-
! ton.
He was a man without pretence OF
show Of any sort. Vet he had IL bold
and independent temper. He was
modest and reserved among his fellow.
men, never forward, never pushing
himself to the front but he bent his
! knee To his Creator alone. He never
did Nh act Of injustice ami never SUIT
mitted to one, if he could help il,
He believed In hard labor, .couemy
and designations. .,..
| erich in saving coulntou. sense,
In his simplicity sublime"
In his old age, George Gunby exhibit
ed traits of character which are as rare
as thew ar., pra isa wOrthv Jis affection