Prospect-News, February 15, 1917
Uncle Tom Marbrey died at his home in this city Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock after an illness of about a week. He was 81 years old last June and he was a citizen of Doniphan since the 5th da of July 1859. On the day after the last Fourth of July he said to this writer (the editor). "Well, 57 years ago today I rode horseback from Pocahontas into this town and his has been my home ever since."
Since that long ago date, Thomas Mabrey has been lawyer, soldier, legislator, statesman, citizen and public benefactor. One of Ripley County's most honorable and best loved residents. He is survived by his wife, two sons: Hon. W.C of this city and Pink Mabrey of Heber, AR. and five daughters: Mesdames W.A. Melugen, S.J. Johnston and C.A. Ponder and the Misses Bess and Irene Mabrey, all of this city.
The funeral services were held at the M E church at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Worsnop, the pastor. "Lead Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God to Thee" were sung by a quartet composed of Mrs. J.W. Cude, Mrs. J.P. Campbell, Profs. E.T. Foard and C.W. Martin. the internment was in Oakridge cemetery.
Williamson Co., TN, June 2, 18335, was educated in Cape Girardeau County and for 18 months taught in Jackson Academy. He was admitted to the Bar in 1859 and the same year located in Doniphan. When the Civil War came he layed aside law book for the trappings of the soldier and served as Lt. under General Jeff Thompson's Missouri State Regiment in the six months Missouri State service, and then entered Co. White's regiment, CSA, and remained there until the cessation of hostilities. He was 1st Lt. of Co. K and was on detached duty for most of the time as a recruiting officer.
At the close of the War, he relocated at Doniphan. In 1868 he was elected prosecuting attorney for the County and held the office for four years, and he also served Carter County as prosecutor during the same time as that County had no attorney of experience.
He was married in 1870 to Miss Sallie J. Carter, daughter of Zimri A. Carter, a pioneer of Carter County, after whom that county was named. To Mr. & Mrs. Mabrey were born 12 children. "Uncle Tom", as for many years Mr. Mabrey has been affectionately called by nearly everbody in town and county, was a man of sterling qualities of heart and soul.
He espoused the causes which had for their aim the betterment of the city and county with a zeal and aggressiveness which knew not the words fear of halt. To him more than any other man or woman is due the credit for drivin from Doniphan the saloon. At a time when he stood almost alone - absolutely alone, save the support given by a few brave women - he fought the issuance of saloon license until he had the satisfaction of seeing the town dry long before the county adopted local option. And to every proposition destined to help the community morally - that would be uplifting to citizenship - he was ever ready to give active support. He was a good man, a devoted husband and father, a splendid type of citizen. His long and helpful life will long continue to be a benediction to the city and county.
Uncle Tom Marbrey died at his home in this city Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock after an illness of about a week. He was 81 years old last June and he was a citizen of Doniphan since the 5th da of July 1859. On the day after the last Fourth of July he said to this writer (the editor). "Well, 57 years ago today I rode horseback from Pocahontas into this town and his has been my home ever since."
Since that long ago date, Thomas Mabrey has been lawyer, soldier, legislator, statesman, citizen and public benefactor. One of Ripley County's most honorable and best loved residents. He is survived by his wife, two sons: Hon. W.C of this city and Pink Mabrey of Heber, AR. and five daughters: Mesdames W.A. Melugen, S.J. Johnston and C.A. Ponder and the Misses Bess and Irene Mabrey, all of this city.
The funeral services were held at the M E church at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Worsnop, the pastor. "Lead Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God to Thee" were sung by a quartet composed of Mrs. J.W. Cude, Mrs. J.P. Campbell, Profs. E.T. Foard and C.W. Martin. the internment was in Oakridge cemetery.
Williamson Co., TN, June 2, 18335, was educated in Cape Girardeau County and for 18 months taught in Jackson Academy. He was admitted to the Bar in 1859 and the same year located in Doniphan. When the Civil War came he layed aside law book for the trappings of the soldier and served as Lt. under General Jeff Thompson's Missouri State Regiment in the six months Missouri State service, and then entered Co. White's regiment, CSA, and remained there until the cessation of hostilities. He was 1st Lt. of Co. K and was on detached duty for most of the time as a recruiting officer.
At the close of the War, he relocated at Doniphan. In 1868 he was elected prosecuting attorney for the County and held the office for four years, and he also served Carter County as prosecutor during the same time as that County had no attorney of experience.
He was married in 1870 to Miss Sallie J. Carter, daughter of Zimri A. Carter, a pioneer of Carter County, after whom that county was named. To Mr. & Mrs. Mabrey were born 12 children. "Uncle Tom", as for many years Mr. Mabrey has been affectionately called by nearly everbody in town and county, was a man of sterling qualities of heart and soul.
He espoused the causes which had for their aim the betterment of the city and county with a zeal and aggressiveness which knew not the words fear of halt. To him more than any other man or woman is due the credit for drivin from Doniphan the saloon. At a time when he stood almost alone - absolutely alone, save the support given by a few brave women - he fought the issuance of saloon license until he had the satisfaction of seeing the town dry long before the county adopted local option. And to every proposition destined to help the community morally - that would be uplifting to citizenship - he was ever ready to give active support. He was a good man, a devoted husband and father, a splendid type of citizen. His long and helpful life will long continue to be a benediction to the city and county.
Prospect-News, February 15, 1917
Uncle Tom Marbrey died at his home in this city Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock after an illness of about a week. He was 81 years old last June and he was a citizen of Doniphan since the 5th da of July 1859. On the day after the last Fourth of July he said to this writer (the editor). "Well, 57 years ago today I rode horseback from Pocahontas into this town and his has been my home ever since."
Since that long ago date, Thomas Mabrey has been lawyer, soldier, legislator, statesman, citizen and public benefactor. One of Ripley County's most honorable and best loved residents. He is survived by his wife, two sons: Hon. W.C of this city and Pink Mabrey of Heber, AR. and five daughters: Mesdames W.A. Melugen, S.J. Johnston and C.A. Ponder and the Misses Bess and Irene Mabrey, all of this city.
The funeral services were held at the M E church at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Worsnop, the pastor. "Lead Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God to Thee" were sung by a quartet composed of Mrs. J.W. Cude, Mrs. J.P. Campbell, Profs. E.T. Foard and C.W. Martin. the internment was in Oakridge cemetery.
Williamson Co., TN, June 2, 18335, was educated in Cape Girardeau County and for 18 months taught in Jackson Academy. He was admitted to the Bar in 1859 and the same year located in Doniphan. When the Civil War came he layed aside law book for the trappings of the soldier and served as Lt. under General Jeff Thompson's Missouri State Regiment in the six months Missouri State service, and then entered Co. White's regiment, CSA, and remained there until the cessation of hostilities. He was 1st Lt. of Co. K and was on detached duty for most of the time as a recruiting officer.
At the close of the War, he relocated at Doniphan. In 1868 he was elected prosecuting attorney for the County and held the office for four years, and he also served Carter County as prosecutor during the same time as that County had no attorney of experience.
He was married in 1870 to Miss Sallie J. Carter, daughter of Zimri A. Carter, a pioneer of Carter County, after whom that county was named. To Mr. & Mrs. Mabrey were born 12 children. "Uncle Tom", as for many years Mr. Mabrey has been affectionately called by nearly everbody in town and county, was a man of sterling qualities of heart and soul.
He espoused the causes which had for their aim the betterment of the city and county with a zeal and aggressiveness which knew not the words fear of halt. To him more than any other man or woman is due the credit for drivin from Doniphan the saloon. At a time when he stood almost alone - absolutely alone, save the support given by a few brave women - he fought the issuance of saloon license until he had the satisfaction of seeing the town dry long before the county adopted local option. And to every proposition destined to help the community morally - that would be uplifting to citizenship - he was ever ready to give active support. He was a good man, a devoted husband and father, a splendid type of citizen. His long and helpful life will long continue to be a benediction to the city and county.
Uncle Tom Marbrey died at his home in this city Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock after an illness of about a week. He was 81 years old last June and he was a citizen of Doniphan since the 5th da of July 1859. On the day after the last Fourth of July he said to this writer (the editor). "Well, 57 years ago today I rode horseback from Pocahontas into this town and his has been my home ever since."
Since that long ago date, Thomas Mabrey has been lawyer, soldier, legislator, statesman, citizen and public benefactor. One of Ripley County's most honorable and best loved residents. He is survived by his wife, two sons: Hon. W.C of this city and Pink Mabrey of Heber, AR. and five daughters: Mesdames W.A. Melugen, S.J. Johnston and C.A. Ponder and the Misses Bess and Irene Mabrey, all of this city.
The funeral services were held at the M E church at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Worsnop, the pastor. "Lead Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God to Thee" were sung by a quartet composed of Mrs. J.W. Cude, Mrs. J.P. Campbell, Profs. E.T. Foard and C.W. Martin. the internment was in Oakridge cemetery.
Williamson Co., TN, June 2, 18335, was educated in Cape Girardeau County and for 18 months taught in Jackson Academy. He was admitted to the Bar in 1859 and the same year located in Doniphan. When the Civil War came he layed aside law book for the trappings of the soldier and served as Lt. under General Jeff Thompson's Missouri State Regiment in the six months Missouri State service, and then entered Co. White's regiment, CSA, and remained there until the cessation of hostilities. He was 1st Lt. of Co. K and was on detached duty for most of the time as a recruiting officer.
At the close of the War, he relocated at Doniphan. In 1868 he was elected prosecuting attorney for the County and held the office for four years, and he also served Carter County as prosecutor during the same time as that County had no attorney of experience.
He was married in 1870 to Miss Sallie J. Carter, daughter of Zimri A. Carter, a pioneer of Carter County, after whom that county was named. To Mr. & Mrs. Mabrey were born 12 children. "Uncle Tom", as for many years Mr. Mabrey has been affectionately called by nearly everbody in town and county, was a man of sterling qualities of heart and soul.
He espoused the causes which had for their aim the betterment of the city and county with a zeal and aggressiveness which knew not the words fear of halt. To him more than any other man or woman is due the credit for drivin from Doniphan the saloon. At a time when he stood almost alone - absolutely alone, save the support given by a few brave women - he fought the issuance of saloon license until he had the satisfaction of seeing the town dry long before the county adopted local option. And to every proposition destined to help the community morally - that would be uplifting to citizenship - he was ever ready to give active support. He was a good man, a devoted husband and father, a splendid type of citizen. His long and helpful life will long continue to be a benediction to the city and county.
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