Son of Smith & Eleanor (Lane) Dunlap, husband of Mary Knight, m. Feb 17, 1829.
In his funeral address Rev. J. H. Morron said of him: "He was a man of marked personality, as seen in every gesture, in the humorous twinkle of his eye, his earnest voice, his very walk. Seen at a distance it was easy to know there comes Uncle Alva. He was not a stately pine, nor a graceful elm, or shapely maple in the forest of humanity, but rather a tough hickory with its jagged bark or a gnarled unbending oak that only stands the more securely as the result of storms. He was a man of more than average intellect, quick of conception, slow to reach conclusions, but sound and accurate in judgment. Integrity, clearness, courage and manliness were the leading traits of his character. He was an open-eyed observer, a reader, a lover of magazines, papers and books. He was a rich man, but what he had, came through industry, foresight and frugality. A useful, helpful man, a safe adviser and judicious manager, he was referred to in all public affairs of his neighborhood and the county, holding public offices where mature judgment was needed rather than great honors to be conferred. Our house of correction that has proved such a power in the maintenance of public order and safety was a favorite scheme of his, and well is his judgment vindicated. He believed that the criminal and disorderly class should be made as far as possible self-supporting. If at times positive to the verge of dogmatism in his opinion, he never failed to be warm hearted and tender in his sympathies, and hospitable in an eminent degree. Truly his latch string was always out. His daily life was never spent in idleness. He improved the broad acres, reared this home, planted these trees, and filled all the intervals of existence with kind acts and noble deeds."
In his funeral address Rev. J. H. Morron said of him: "He was a man of marked personality, as seen in every gesture, in the humorous twinkle of his eye, his earnest voice, his very walk. Seen at a distance it was easy to know there comes Uncle Alva. He was not a stately pine, nor a graceful elm, or shapely maple in the forest of humanity, but rather a tough hickory with its jagged bark or a gnarled unbending oak that only stands the more securely as the result of storms. He was a man of more than average intellect, quick of conception, slow to reach conclusions, but sound and accurate in judgment. Integrity, clearness, courage and manliness were the leading traits of his character. He was an open-eyed observer, a reader, a lover of magazines, papers and books. He was a rich man, but what he had, came through industry, foresight and frugality. A useful, helpful man, a safe adviser and judicious manager, he was referred to in all public affairs of his neighborhood and the county, holding public offices where mature judgment was needed rather than great honors to be conferred. Our house of correction that has proved such a power in the maintenance of public order and safety was a favorite scheme of his, and well is his judgment vindicated. He believed that the criminal and disorderly class should be made as far as possible self-supporting. If at times positive to the verge of dogmatism in his opinion, he never failed to be warm hearted and tender in his sympathies, and hospitable in an eminent degree. Truly his latch string was always out. His daily life was never spent in idleness. He improved the broad acres, reared this home, planted these trees, and filled all the intervals of existence with kind acts and noble deeds."
Son of Smith & Eleanor (Lane) Dunlap, husband of Mary Knight, m. Feb 17, 1829.
In his funeral address Rev. J. H. Morron said of him: "He was a man of marked personality, as seen in every gesture, in the humorous twinkle of his eye, his earnest voice, his very walk. Seen at a distance it was easy to know there comes Uncle Alva. He was not a stately pine, nor a graceful elm, or shapely maple in the forest of humanity, but rather a tough hickory with its jagged bark or a gnarled unbending oak that only stands the more securely as the result of storms. He was a man of more than average intellect, quick of conception, slow to reach conclusions, but sound and accurate in judgment. Integrity, clearness, courage and manliness were the leading traits of his character. He was an open-eyed observer, a reader, a lover of magazines, papers and books. He was a rich man, but what he had, came through industry, foresight and frugality. A useful, helpful man, a safe adviser and judicious manager, he was referred to in all public affairs of his neighborhood and the county, holding public offices where mature judgment was needed rather than great honors to be conferred. Our house of correction that has proved such a power in the maintenance of public order and safety was a favorite scheme of his, and well is his judgment vindicated. He believed that the criminal and disorderly class should be made as far as possible self-supporting. If at times positive to the verge of dogmatism in his opinion, he never failed to be warm hearted and tender in his sympathies, and hospitable in an eminent degree. Truly his latch string was always out. His daily life was never spent in idleness. He improved the broad acres, reared this home, planted these trees, and filled all the intervals of existence with kind acts and noble deeds."
In his funeral address Rev. J. H. Morron said of him: "He was a man of marked personality, as seen in every gesture, in the humorous twinkle of his eye, his earnest voice, his very walk. Seen at a distance it was easy to know there comes Uncle Alva. He was not a stately pine, nor a graceful elm, or shapely maple in the forest of humanity, but rather a tough hickory with its jagged bark or a gnarled unbending oak that only stands the more securely as the result of storms. He was a man of more than average intellect, quick of conception, slow to reach conclusions, but sound and accurate in judgment. Integrity, clearness, courage and manliness were the leading traits of his character. He was an open-eyed observer, a reader, a lover of magazines, papers and books. He was a rich man, but what he had, came through industry, foresight and frugality. A useful, helpful man, a safe adviser and judicious manager, he was referred to in all public affairs of his neighborhood and the county, holding public offices where mature judgment was needed rather than great honors to be conferred. Our house of correction that has proved such a power in the maintenance of public order and safety was a favorite scheme of his, and well is his judgment vindicated. He believed that the criminal and disorderly class should be made as far as possible self-supporting. If at times positive to the verge of dogmatism in his opinion, he never failed to be warm hearted and tender in his sympathies, and hospitable in an eminent degree. Truly his latch string was always out. His daily life was never spent in idleness. He improved the broad acres, reared this home, planted these trees, and filled all the intervals of existence with kind acts and noble deeds."
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