West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-07
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"od uaele" Peter Esedy, ot u,,r h,,e,
died Monday, May IS. tooo. aged oS
years, ; months ard ~ DAYS. aod was buried
in the Masontown cem,iery oy the side If
his wife. lie was a son Of Henry Everlv.
an early settler near Crauesville. tins county.
who raised a family Of eigh, children. Of
this number but two survive 20 mourn the
loss Of the departed one. whose names arc
Nancy Smith and Joseph Eyesly. Of Terra
Alta
"Uncle Peter, as We always sailed him.
was married. an early life 90 Margarc, Bran.
don' daughter Of William brandon. an easly
settler between Rockville and pisgah, this
eopn,y, ou The farm now owned by Eueenus
King. Since ,hcir happy union is children
were bon 20 them, SIS Of whom ore sill
living. va Mary J. Shahcr. CARRIE r.
Taylor, Ascnith a. Groves, John g.. WI
liam H., Ahsolom and Hosea. all living
near here bat Ahsolom. who resides near
MorgantoNn. Nlr. Eycrly seulcd near acre
early in lite and has ,iuec cleared ou, quite
large farm, on which W. D. TAYLOR. who
married his daughter Carrie. resides.
When thc war of 1900 broke out ne en-.
listed as a soldieraud went forth 10 hght for
his country and people Also three Of his
sons, Atsclom. John G.. and William H..
marched with their father % the from, 10 dc
fend their country and rights We are told
tina, Mr.. Everlf and his three sons fought
bavciy for theit country and were always
at their post of duty. "Unclc Peter" was a
kind and lowing father. liked by an who
knew him. Both he and MS wife Joined the
NJ. +. church when quite young. and are
glad 20 say both held oui faithful until the
death angel came and Carried them To their
peaceful rest They always tried to teach
their children the words ot The blessed
Bible. No doubt many readers Of this
paper viii bc sorry Go learn of Mt Evetlys
death, as his kind words won The hearts and
affections of many. lie was always willing
to lend a helping hand in time Of need
lie hardly ever knew what sickness was:
always had good health up to the last few
remaining years of his life. lie was living
with his daughter Ascni,h A.Croycs when he
died. About ten days before he died he
was out walking around and in someway.
unfortunately, he fell aud had 10 be carried
into the house and doctor was summoned.
but nothing could be done TO relieve the
dear old father from his suffering. and he
grew worse until he died The angels of
heaven, SO fair, came down and carried him
up there TO rest with his loved ones gone
before, who Il SCENE he had desire To
meet in the better land. Just few nights
before lac died he looked up with beautiful
smile on his face and sang the notes 10 a
piece Of music tone Of his old familiar
hymns.) IL seems strange that he could
sing so well when he was SO hoaue ne
could hardly whisper. Just a few nights
later he opened his eyes and looked an
toward Heaven smiling aud said he had a
wife and five children over there and wa,
going soon 60 see them. Although he has
six children gone before, yet it seems he
has tina, assurance OF meeting his dear wife
aud children that have preceded him.
His children requested me to express
through the columns Of this worthy paper.
their many thanks 10 the people for their
noble assistance rendered during the sick
ness and death Of their father May they
ever be rewarded for their loving kindness.
and helping hand in time Of need
Angels above so high,
Flew down TO this bright world
And took our father from our side.
Aud carried him on high.
And as they left they said goodbye,
And when my children come 20 Die,
Oh may we meet mp IN the sky.
And now bid you ail farewell,
I'm going home 10 rest.
And with the agels there 10 be,
My friends and all hope 10 see.
D. Sc e.