The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1900-05-30
JAMES GORDON BENNETT MCCALL

JAMES GORDON BENNETT MCCALL
Was born August, 10th 1854, al
Clio, S. G. He was the third son Of
John i. Mccall and Nancy Sinclair
Mccall. Tho deceased was brought
up in the upper portion Of Marion
county and has large circle of kins.
folk and acquaintances in Marion and
Marlboro counties and also in the
State of North Carolina. He was liv
ing at the time Of his death on his
plantation near Hamer, in this county
tie had never married and was en-.
gagged exclusively in the business OF
agriculture. His large plantation was
the scene Of one Of the most thriving
agricultural industries in our county !;
he was surrounded by loyal tenants
and troopers, all Of whom were deyo.
ted to him and his affairs and he
enjoyed the afIeotionate regard Of all
his neighbols and acquaintances in
that section Of our county. It was a
touching sight to see these tenants and
neighbors following the last remains
to their burial place, the Sinclair Gem.
etely near Gallavon, where his ances-
tors on the Sinclair side are buried
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. JIG. Richards of the Presby
terian church at The home Of his aunt,
Mies Mary Sinclair, near said GENE.
terry, on Sunday afternoon the 6:h
amid a large concourse Of sorrowing
friends and relatives.
In the ruin that succeeded the war,
his parents were not able to give HIM
q collegiate education, and his educa.
ton and his opportunities in this re.
gard were, therefore, limited. He,
however, attended the neighborhood
school house and also went for two
terms to the military school condutcd
at that time by Col. Asbury Coward,
at Yorkville, s. .. He made good
use Of the opportunities which he had
and developed large fund Of intelli
gence, whicl, stood him in good stead
in the business affairs Of life. He was
devoted to his business and by dint OF
energy and skill was rapidly accumu-
lating sufficient property to have af.
iorded him all the comforts of life. In
his intercourse with others, he was
always very consderate of their feel,
ipgs and always sought their happiness
in preference to his own. This prin-
ciple seemed to guide in the line Of
benevolent acts. lie Was always ready
to succor the needy and give comfort
to those who were in distress. His
hospitality was unbounded as all can
testify who ever paid him visit to
his bachelor home. We suppose that
no man in our county was more loved
and respected by his friends and by
those who came within the purview OF
his hospitality and benevolence. Ho
was thoroughly honest in all his deal.
ings and had the confidence Of all bu-
siness men with whom he camo in
contact His death created void
which can never be filled. Descended
from one Of our oldest and most res.
peciable Scotch families. he seemed 10
iLhert their traits Of honesty and be-
His untimely death is mourned not
alone by the members Of his family;
his many friends share in their grief.
n. Contributor in Marion Star 22d.
Mr.. Mccall had many friends in
Marlboro. His aged mother, three
brothers and one sister reside in and
near Bennettsyille--C. S., T. D., and
J NJ. Mccall and Mrs II. Fl. Newton.
Mrs. j. p. Edens resides in Clio. Mrs
l.. B. Roper at Single, Williamsburg
county, and Mrs j. A. Pate at Colum.
bia, s. G. Mr.. Archie M. Mccall, for
many years u resident Of Rennetlsvillo
now resides at Gallayon, in Marion
county, ED. DEMoCRAT.
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