The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1906-06-28
MRS. IRENE WELLER HERBERT.
A Sketch of Her Life Written in Loving
Memory BY a Devoted Sister.
Published by request.

! Published by request.
| The subject of this sketch was born al
"MedOc," in Halifax county, North Caro-
lima, January 81, 1899, and died II
Rocky Mount, n C., April II, 1906.
Ter, who planted the first scuppernone
grape vines at the noted Medoc vineyards
| in 1885. At that time they were called
'Brinkleyville Vineyards"
Mrs. Herbert's infancy and childhood
days were passed at the home OF heI
| birth, where truly Christian parents early
instilled into her mind love for Gods
Holy Word, and principles OF truth
honor and integrity. Religion was EN-
phatically placed first, education second
TO those parents were given nine child
rem eight OF whom have passed away
leaving evidences OF having been received
in their Home in Heaven. With father
and mother, eight brothers and sisters,
all gone on before, the writer OF this
sketch INDUCES hope that ere many
more years, in the realms OF glory will be
added another whole family in Heaven.
The education of Mrs. Herbert was
carried on in youth by attending both
private and public schools. She after
wards attended female colleges at Louis
burg and Warrenton, having graduated
at the latter college in 1860, during the
presidency OF f. f. Parham.) She was
married the following year to Mr.. Jesse
billiard Herbert, a gentleman OF great
energy, industry and perseverance. His
business qualifications We're OF q superior
order, which rendered him very popular
with his employer, Mr. BENJAMIN Hunter,
merchant OF Brinkleyville. He was
himself also successful as q merchant at
Ringwo God, during the war of the Confed-
eracy.
Soon after the close OF the war Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert and two children moved to
Petersburg, Va, to reside there
For eight years he and Mr. Miles
Branch, of that city, were assOcia ted to-
gether in partnership as commission
merchants The name OF the firm was
Branch 4 Herbert. Quite an active bust
ness was carried on by them in portions
of Virginia and North Carolina
The partnership was dissolved in 1878.
Mr.. Jesse Herbert and family then came
to Battleboro, n. c. He was a mer-
chant in that town till the time of his
death in 1884. In every community in
which the family resided it can be truly
said their influence was for the good OF
all with whom they came in contact.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert connected them
selves with the First Baptist church in
Petersburg, when Rev. VIM. E. Hatcher
was pastor there After the death of her
husband Mrs. Herbert and children
moved to Rocky Mount, where they lived
until her oldest son, Walter, went to
kinston to assist Mr.. c. &. Daniels in the
publication of the Kinston Free Press.
In few years Mr.. Walter S. Herbert
took charge of that paper, nobly and &C
ceptably discharging his duties until his
death, November 16, 1902
In 1889, Mrs. Herbert's only living
daughter, Laura, was married in kins-
ton to Mr. George l.. Parker, of Rocky
Mount He is widely known as q Chris
tan gentleman; his wife, eldest son and
himself are members of the First Baptist
church in Rocky Mount Mr. Parker has
excellent business qualifications; is jew
eler and watch inspector on the Atlantic
Coast Line
In 1894, Mrs. Herbert came from her
home in kinstOn to reside with the fam
lily of Mr. and Mrs. Parker in Rocky
Mount. Her name had previously been
transferred to the BAPTIST church there
from the First Baptist church in Peters
burg.
After the death of his brother. Walter.
Jesse Henry Herbert came from Kinston
to take charge of the publication of a
newspaper, which is now called the
Rocky Mount Record He is also men,
Der of the First Baptist church there.
in the home of Mr.. &. L.. Parker the
presence OF the mother. the grandmother,
was apparently indispensable. Mrs. Her
bert was truly one of the excellent of the
earth Her Influence in the community
in which she lived will long be felt and
remembered. She was one of the most
unselfish, exemplary and edifying Chris
tians in every relation and office she was
called to fill. She loved the house of God
and worshipped with consistent regular
ity at it's affairs; but she dwelt with peace
and Joy at home. She wore humility as
she wore her garments; she was clothed
with it. Like the sun which is unavoid-
ably seen in doing good, or the violet,
that betrays its secret place by its own
native fragrance; so with her, the beauty
OF the Lord rested upon her in every re-
lation and situation Of life. Those that
knew her best saw that "her life was hid
with Christ in God She loved the Bible
and read its sacred pages with peculiar
we'll as instructed her, and furnished her
with moral weapons with which she
ovsrcame many OF the temptations and
allurements OF this world. She was Pc
culiarly kind, loved the poor and gave
literally OF her substance to them. She
wore the ornament OF meek and quiet
spirit, which is lin the sight of God Of
great price" She was ALWAYS q true
m n oil ha% IL.
traits that bring to women of any sta
ton the love and devotion of family and
neighbors
After an illness of a few DAYS. Gods
time came to take her from this earth
(where joys are mingled with sore be-
reavements, grief and palms, to her
Heavenly Home, leaving an only sister.
= children, I grandchildren. relatives and
friends, to mourn their loss.
She died at the home OF her children
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Parker. in Rocky
Mount, April 18th 1906, and was buried
in the family burial lot in the cemetry at
Battleboro, April 18th, near the remains
OF her husband and those of her daugh-
ter Annie who died in 1882. Numerous
relatives and friends We're present when
the remains were inferred. Many sad
hearts were in sympathy with the be-
reaved. Her pastor, Rev Braxton Craig,
conducted the services, which were pc
culiarly solemn, and impressive. She has
gone the way OF alH the earth, learning
the benediction of her life upon her many
relatives and friends. Still better she has
heard that last and best welcome, En-
ter thou into the joy of thy Lord
Her bereayed sister.
JANE Z. WELLER.
Ringwood, y. c.. June 23. 1906