Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-16
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DUNLOP. - Mrs. ANN DsNr DrSror.
widow of James Dunlop. departed this life
at her home in Richmond, Va. on the I'D
Of June. 1891.
Mrs. Dunlop was daughter of Aloxan-
der McRae. an eminent lawyer of Rich
mond. who was at one time Lieutenant
Governor Of Virginia aud filled other posi-
tions Of distinction.
On her mothers side she descended from
William Black. 4 Scotch merchant OF
prominence-Once the owner OF the ia
nous Falls Plantation" opposite Rich
mond-who married Ann Dent. of a family
well known IN Maryland as far back a.
Colonial times. The home of her grand
mother. Mrs. Ann Dent Hayes. on Leigh
street. IN Richmond, IL enc Of the land
marks of the city.
She was of that sturdy Scotch stock that
supplied one OF the finest clements of Viz
ginla society. under the gentle influences
of the Old Dominion. adding grace To its
native strength. Bnt her personal worth
more than fulfilled the promise Of her an-
cestry.
II was the good fortune of the writer o.
enjoy her friendship IN his youth through
his intimate association with her sons. aud
her house was a second home % HIM. She
was then the wife of "A gentleman of high
position IN business. IN society. and in the
Church, with ample m, ans 20 dispense
generous hospitality.
Mrs. Duniop's genuine courtesy aud cor
dality and her rare capacity for entertain
my tine young and the old made her home
one Of the most attractive places IN Rich
mOnd. One who frequented her house
could not fail 10 tud something more than
pleasure there an influence that elevated
and refined.
| But her greatest worth was disclosed
| only 10 those who knew the inner life Of
her family. She WAS IA person Of excep-
| tionally fine intelligence. which she con-
stanily increased by solid. discriminating
| reading. especially On religious subjects.
Her faith was definite and strong: her
devotion e. the Church was partly IN
hertcd but largely the result Of we'll.
formed conviction. 81. Pauls church had
no warmer supporter and its rector no
better friend than Mrs. Dunlop. She was
characterized by good sense, kindliness Of
feeling, strong moral qualities, and deep
righteousness OF the conservative type.
She was indeed model wife aud
mother. There was IA combined wisdom.
dignity. and tenderness IN her family gov
eminent that the writer has rarely seen
| equalled While she corrected tho faults
| of her children, she encouraged them: aud
with her pride IA their abilities and cha
racters there was mingled clear percep-
ton of their youthful shortcomings. bhe
ever held up before them high ideals that
were most inspiring.
But she who had been 80 happy and
prosperous was called 10 suffer sorrow and
adversely in her old age. She lost her
honored husband, then a brilliant son, for
whom she cherished such All affection as
such son would inspire. And other mIs-
| fortunes came at last, when she was least
able TO bear them in her declining years.
While the writer knew her only in tho
days Of sunshine, those who were near her
in the darkness OF bereavement and trouble
describe her life under these changed cOn-
dltions lust as one who understood her
character would have anticipated,
Full Of fortitude and patience, holding
fast to her high Christian principles, rest
| ing on the faith that her whole life had ex-
hibited, self-sacritilng for her loved ones,
bearing all her Affections with calmness
and courage. she endured unscathed that
supreme test of character university.
The last years of her life illustrated
those words of holy writ. I'VE are trou-
bled on every side yet are not distressed I;
we are perplexed. but not IN despair; per-
secuted. but not forsakeni cast down, but
not destroyed"
Such home as hers was, such a charsc-
ter as hers was, are not TO BE- forgotten by
those who enjoyed her friendship. To her
family the memory of her life Is precious
possession that no chance or change can
| take from them. And that life has closed
| in the comfort Of q reasonable, religious,
and holy hope" leaving its benedictlon 10
bereavement. j. y. L.
Bosros, July o, 1891.