Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-11-24
To the Memory OF r.. III. Yerner.

Few deaths have ever occurred in
Retreat, S. O., that have caused more
deep and feeling regret or, more
earnest and heartfelt grief than that
of the venerable L. III. Werner, which
sad event took place at his home
Saturday, November s, 1898.
Lemuel Henry Werner was born
April 26, 1918. His entire life was
spent near the home of his birth.
He was direct descendant of the
old Hugenot family who moved from
Pennsylvania to South Carolina
about the middle Of tho eighteenth
century. He was tho fifth son of
John and Rebecca Diokey Werner.
His father was q Revolutionary SOL
dier and reached the advanced age
of ninety years, and died in the same
house occupied by his son, L. H.
Werner, at the time of his death.
For years l.. Ii. Werner and his
brother, David d., lived at tho old
homestead and kept bachelors hall.
Rev. Grady, who was for years in
charge of the Presbyterian church
of tho upper country, constituted
one of the bachelors.
All preachers, regardless of de-
nomination, found hearty welcome
in that hospitable home.
l.. H. Werner did noble work in
helping to educate poor young men ;
for at that timo Retreat had very
good schools and educational advan-
tagos.
His life was a remarkable one.
He was an invalid most of his life,
but possessed wonderful vitality,
blest with a cheerful, happy disposi-
ton, and endowed with the noblesi
Christian graces, he bore his atilic-
tions with such patience that none
dare doubt he was a man of God.
He was not only public spirited,
but his life was spent in doing deeds
of kindness. Truly it can be said of
him, he was friend to the poor, the
widow and the orphan. The life of
such man does not end in death,
but his Christian walk and his many
noble virtues will be a living monu-
ment for years yet to come.
In 1861 he was married to Miss
Jane Y. Scott, of Tugaloo Valley,
Georgia. This was truly one of the
happiest marriages ever consum-
mated, she possessing such noble
traits of character that blended 80
beautifully with his life, and dis
charging her duties with 50 much
love and faithfulness that often he
would say, "Surely this life is a FORE
taste of heaven p They were blest
with four daughters and one son.
He was very fond of his family and
gave them good advantages in the
social and educational world. He
lived TO see all Of his children happily
married, except his son, the young
est, who is still at home, and served
served him faithfully TO the end.
Retreat church sustains a serious
loss in the death of this noble man.
For over fifty years he was Ruling
Elder in tho Presbyterian church.
His life in that capacity was re-
markable, for he helped to receive
his mother, (who was dcvout
Christian,) three brothers, two sis-
ters and all five of his children into
the church. He was never happier
than when serving his church, which
was always uppermost in his
thoughts.
Meath the old spreading oaks of
thai sacred spot, at old Retreat
church, by large concourse of
friends and loved ones, the remains
of this Christian gentleman were laid
to rest 5y the side of his brother,
David ID. Werner, who preceded
him just two years ago. They were
never separated in life, but lived
most congenially together for over
83 years. What happy meet
ing of the loved ones when the
pearly gates of heaven opened to
welcome this faithful soldier of the
cross and to receive the plaudit of
"Well done thou good and faithful
servant, enter thou into the joy of
thy Lord !"
Who can estimate the good of
such a life ? Eternity alone can toll.
Just one member of the old family
of Verners is left, a widowed sister.
Mrs. Anna Werner Stribling. This
family has been remarkable for their
longevity, most of whom have lived
over their three score years and ten.
Mr.. Werner leaves wife, five
children and twelve grand d-children
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