The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
In Memory of Fir. Joseph John Jack
son.
presbyterian Standard.)

At three O'Clock on the morning of
Dec. eth, at his residence in Pittshoro.
\. c., the coul Of a Christian passed
cNeI the river. Attaining the rip Old
age OF over ~eighty-Gve and a half years,
he was blessed, as few have been, up 70
the last, with the ull enjoyment Of his
faculties. His end was painless AMI
peaceful.
Mr.. Jackson possessed al insight into
and knowledge of men which is rarely
equalled. He was prepared for college
by MI. William BinGnam, The elder at
Hillsboro, and graduated at the Univer-
sity of North Carolina, in 1888. Though
merely a youth, and MS county largely
in the majority against his party, he
was Overwhelmingly elected to the Gen
eral Assembly Of 1872. He succeeded
Governor Charles Manly in the office Of
County Attorney of Chatham, which he
held for eighteen years. He was the
State agent in the dark days after the
war, cooperating with Gov. Worth when
the State cotton was being stolen ana
took his life in his hand and reclaimed
it for the States impoverished treasury
which stood aghast at hungry lnstitu-
tious who's very existence was hanging
in the balance. He was liberal and
generous, his heart going out to the cry
of the poor or distressed aud his nand
always ready to aid.
His faith in God was permanent.
Early insight into politics soon taught
him to abandon its field, shifting and ii
ways at the mercy of a changing tide.
He devoted himself to his profession. As
a lawyer, the thought always before him
was, 'JuStice." He was firm III the
vindication OF that which was right, re
Gardless of consequences. lie was 2 man
Of Bellies Lettres, and OF deep learning.
He was an elder in the Presbyterian
Church, out held the most kindly broth
erly feeling for other denominations.
He was a member of the Masonic frater-
nifty. Charitable to his fellow-1nen, he
strove rather to find the good than unVeil
the bad in their nature. He carried his
religion into his daily life. In his home,
he was the prayerful and loving husband
and father; and the bright buoyancy Of
his nature shed a lovely influence around
him. Our stars are in ourselves, but
reflected from the great Divine All
who came in contact with him We're
brighter and happier. He gathered All
gave the roses Of happiness; he cast
away the thistle of care.
He was a friend to the young. .
right and be a king; 'Remember now
! thy Creator in the days Of thy youth
have rung in many a youthful ear. He
was a man Of the most unselfish nature.
and the most p~rincely hospitality, affable
J and courteous, a "gentleman OF the OLD
school," He was Of a commanding inquire
and dignity of bearing-Wholly without
! affectatiOn. true as steel in every relation
of public and private life.
On Nov. 9th, 1849, he was married
to Miss Lucy ]. Worth, daughter of the
late Governor Jonathan Worth, who now
survives him and beEloans his loss, and
whose chief joy was his comfort and
happiness. On November 9th, 1899, they
celebrated their Golden Wedding it
is given to few to enjoy so long and
so happy a married life. The reunion was
a Joyous one. Children, grandchildren,
relatives from far and near Joined in the
gladstone fete.
Now the chain of this circle is broken,
but one end is nike with the skies. Il
will set him on high because he hath
known nv name He leaves surviving
him, the wife Of his heart and five chill
dren: Mrs. II. A. london and Miss
Carrie NJ. jackson of Fittsboro, Mrs. }.
II. Currie, Of Cumberland, and Messr5.
j. ". and S. s. Jackson, of Chicago.
AT the time of his death he was the
Oldest descendant Of his distinguished
Datcrnal ancestor, Judge Samuel Spencer
and his maternal ancestor. Mr. Joseph
John Aston At his bedside when he
died, were his wife and children and
twenty-five of his family. He was Pc
loved far and near, as was attested by the
lovely floral tributes and the tears Ct
the many who witnessed the last sad
rites.
with long life will | satisfy him, ana
show him my salvation.
a FRIEND.