The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-19
IN MEMORIAM
Jonathan Con parkhur.t--ls2i-lso7


Jonathan Gof Parishurst, son of David
and sybil (sprague) Parkhurst. was born
! at Thompson, Conn, Aug. 0. 1921. and died
in Providence, r. l.. Oct. Is. 1907.
He was married and leaves two chill
dren, a son and a daughter, the latter
being Mrs. Joseph w. Howe. of New
York city. He also leaves one brother,
Daniel S. Parkhurst.
He was resident of Providence since
lSi3, and was engaged In the woolen
cloth and real estate business. He served
the city as member OF its common coun-
vii, public administrator. and fence view
err He was also a member of the Rhode
Island Historical association, life mem-
ber of Providence Young Mems Christian
association, the Congregational Home
Missionary society and since 1866. men,
Der of the Beneficent Congregational
church.
He was one OF the principal founders
of the Congregational churches and Sun
day schools located at Howard. Thornton
and Knightsville, also a welcomed visitor
TO the state institutions, especially those
at Cranston.
Various religious. reformatory, benevo-
lent enterprises, the cause OF temperance,
good civil government, and necessary pub
lie improvements held warm place I'm his
heart and received an active share OF his
efforts in all of which he was as "A pill
lar of the temple" "A strong STAFF" "A
beautiful rod"
Many persons with whom he came in
contact during his varied duties. especi-
ally those who received his moral and
religious instruction and who now occupy
important and useful places In various
walks of life, realize with gratitude that
what they have become Is in a large
measure the result of his care for their
welfare. THE poor he never turned
from his gate. and the widow and the
fatherless arise and call him blessed"
or rare elevation and purity of thought
and motive high purpose, undaunted cour-
age. unwavering faith In the infinite good
ness, Mr.. Parkhurst was an inspiration
to all who knew him and were capable
OF understanding and appreciating true
nobility OF life and character. Decided
and uncompromising In Ms own views
he was yet charitable towards those who
differed from him, and neither respected
nor loved a person less for being, as he
himself was, true to his own convictions
and decided in maintaining them.
In private and social life he displayed
uncommon cheerfulness, kindness and even
sweetness of disposition and urbanity of
manners, though In ali matters OF con-
science possessing inflexible strictness and
firmness. He was most happy in his
domestic relations, with kind and watch
full devotion to the interests OF those COM
mltted to MS love dfO care. re was SELL
poised, strong and faithful In his personal
friendships, man upon whom others
could lean and I'm whom they could con-
fide.
Religion with him was a matter of life
and conduct, aided by strong undoubted
confidence, gained by religious faith,
which to him was as an anchor to the
soul sure and steadfast." He was hope
full man, one who believed in the ulti-
mate triumph OF truth and righteousness.
There was not the slightest touch of pes
simism in his nature, and hence he grew
old gracefully. His heart remained young
to the last
A recompense Is found In the departure
from this life of the great and good. es-
pecially those entitled TO personal love
and respect in the assurance that they
are still citizens OF the Heavenly King
dom they love, while inmates OF another
and larger room OF our Fathers House"
and where they are less hindered by ma
terial environment.
II is very evident that be the decease OF
one so useful. loved and honored as was
Mr.. Parkhurst, a voice and influence, an
example, has been moved from the COM
munity which In these perilous times can
not we'll be spared There Is comfort in
the thought that the beloved one still
lives in the grateful remembrance OF many
who are comforted, upheld and blessed,
by an example of faithful and efficient
service for God and humanity.
FRANCIS GALLAGHER.
Providence, Oct. 49, 1907.