The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-17

presiding elder Of the Norfolk District.
But paralysis had begun its work, and
could rot be STAYED. Gradually it creDt
on until one side was almost useless, ana
his strong, clear mind was at times be-
dimmed. For a while he was able to sit
about the house and be wheeled In his
chair, but finally he took to his bed, and
gradually lost all sensibillty until me
end came, with his sorroWlng IamliS
around his bed.
Dr. Brown was born in StephensburS,
Frederick county, Va, February Y, 1855.
His parents, DR.. GustaVus A. S. and Nan
CIV Brown, were born in Virginia. By
descent his father was Scotch, his mother
Irish. They were exemplary Christians,
and members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Before he was two years old
his father died falling victim to profess
sional duty. His young life was carefully
guarded and guided, and early brought
under salutary religious influence by his
pious and devoted mother
In 1S4S he was converted under the min
istry Of Rev Joseph Carson, and Joined
the Methodist Church, South. In 1853 ne
was licensed to preach by the quarterly
Conference of Loudoun Circuit In the
same year he was admitted to the annual
conference of Virginia and was sent to
Rock Creek Circuit, in the District OF
Columbia, which was his first charge
Since then he has served his church in
various parts of the State and IN many
capacities.
On January 6, 1852 while pastor of old
Ihird4Street Church, Luxembourg. ne mar
red Hiss Fannie Cookey, Of FAIRFAX
county, who has been with him throughout
his life as his faithful and loving com
panion.
He held the craftsmanship of the Joint
Board OF Finance of the Virginia Con-
ference for thirty-three years. Here ne
displayed great skill in management. and
has aided much to perfect the admirable
system on which the business of this I'M
portant board is now conducted
For many years he was one OF the
most useful of the trustees of Randolph
Macon College, and was member of the
General Conference of 1870. and an alter
nate-elect in 1874. 1878, 1882. and 1886. In
1889 he received the honorary degree of
Doctor of Divinity from Emory and Hen
ry College.
Dr. Brown was a man of affairs His
powerful mind Grasped readily the points
of any question presented to him, and
these qualities secured for him positions
in which his ability was shown IN
marked degree
His qualities were recognized by the
Conference, and he was again appointed
presiding elder. having alternately
charge of Richmond and West Richmond
Districts. until at the meeting of the
Conference last November he was put In
charge of the Norfolk District.
For many years: DR.. Brown was SUPER.
intendent OF colportage for Virginia, be-
ing appointed thereto by the Conference.
In this position he displayed the most
signal ability, and brought the work to
a high state of excellence.
DR.. Brown is survived by widow,
three sons, and four daughters. His sons
are Richmond Brown, of Danville; Dr.
"A. G.. Brown. Jr., young physician Of
this. city. and William S. Brown. of Ash
land who was his fathers secretary. His.
daughters are Mrs II. Seldom Taylor and
:,irs. David c. Whitehead of Richmond;
Mrs. Lemuel S. Blincoe, OF Norfolk, and
Miss Fannie Brown. of Ashland.
The funeral will take place Sunday az!
ternoon at $3.50 O'Clock from Park-Place
Church. bishop Granbery to conduct the
services assisted by DR.. w. G. Starr. Rev.
w. II. Atwill and others. a chartered
train will leave Ashland depot at 3 p. NJ.
sharp. all friends and acluaintances of.
Ashland who desire to attend the services
in Richmond are invited to do so.
The oall7bearers are as follows:
IS Actiye--sC. w. dwicke, j. IT. Brown,
GU. Hunt. Il. T. Richeson. r. E, Black
we'll W. II Allison, C.. e. Brauer, DR..
George F. Keesee. -
Iionorary-J ohm p Branch. of Rich
mond < George L. Neville. of Portsmouth: !;
John W. FERGUSON OF Richmond; Prof.
r. B. smtthey. of Ashland; Captain Rich
ard sIrby, Ashland; 4 Rev. Paul whitehead,
d.. D.. Lynchburg Rev. Powell Garland
d. D.. Richmond :ERey n. T: Wilson, Pc
tersburg: Rev. o. Chester Ii ttleton, Rev.
b. F. LtpscoEnb. Rev. Wv Tudor, d. d.,
Richmond, Va. Rev. s. Hatcher. Nor
folk; Rev. TN stdn.s Berkeley; Rev.
w. 2. Jutkins, D., SALISBURY. Nd;