More About JAMES SR. Myers:
Burial Moyers Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN age 70 at death
Memories: Written by son John Myers:
My own dear father's name was James, b in VA abt the yr 1767 27th mar, was of middle stature, heavy built free open countenance, very friendly had dark hair, hazel eyes, very expressive. He was a loving husband an affectionate parent. He was much given to books, fond of poetry and sacred music, was a sweet singer, and had a goodly share of plain human learning also, he was an upright, honorable professor of the Christian Religion, a member of the Old Presbyterian Church, fond of the Blessed gospel of the grace of God of it's ministers and Hold Ordiances. His intellect was clear, if not shing, of strong mind and good judgement, was also a good farmer, kept a plentiful tale, and provided well for the wants and education of his children. he was faithful to keep up prayers in his family while his health would permit. He kep his bed occasionally near 6 yrs and had to struggle w/a disease of the kidneys and bladder, together w/a general consumption of the nervous system. Died at last in his old Mansion House, on the banks of Long Creek, in his 71 yrs and lies buried on the hill that fronts his door beside sister Grissey and our 2 children, Malinda M. and James MYERS on the 18th day of Feb 1838. My mother is yet living Mother is still living at this date, may 1840.
Burial Moyers Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN age 70 at death
Memories: Written by son John Myers:
My own dear father's name was James, b in VA abt the yr 1767 27th mar, was of middle stature, heavy built free open countenance, very friendly had dark hair, hazel eyes, very expressive. He was a loving husband an affectionate parent. He was much given to books, fond of poetry and sacred music, was a sweet singer, and had a goodly share of plain human learning also, he was an upright, honorable professor of the Christian Religion, a member of the Old Presbyterian Church, fond of the Blessed gospel of the grace of God of it's ministers and Hold Ordiances. His intellect was clear, if not shing, of strong mind and good judgement, was also a good farmer, kept a plentiful tale, and provided well for the wants and education of his children. he was faithful to keep up prayers in his family while his health would permit. He kep his bed occasionally near 6 yrs and had to struggle w/a disease of the kidneys and bladder, together w/a general consumption of the nervous system. Died at last in his old Mansion House, on the banks of Long Creek, in his 71 yrs and lies buried on the hill that fronts his door beside sister Grissey and our 2 children, Malinda M. and James MYERS on the 18th day of Feb 1838. My mother is yet living Mother is still living at this date, may 1840.
More About JAMES SR. Myers:
Burial Moyers Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN age 70 at death
Memories: Written by son John Myers:
My own dear father's name was James, b in VA abt the yr 1767 27th mar, was of middle stature, heavy built free open countenance, very friendly had dark hair, hazel eyes, very expressive. He was a loving husband an affectionate parent. He was much given to books, fond of poetry and sacred music, was a sweet singer, and had a goodly share of plain human learning also, he was an upright, honorable professor of the Christian Religion, a member of the Old Presbyterian Church, fond of the Blessed gospel of the grace of God of it's ministers and Hold Ordiances. His intellect was clear, if not shing, of strong mind and good judgement, was also a good farmer, kept a plentiful tale, and provided well for the wants and education of his children. he was faithful to keep up prayers in his family while his health would permit. He kep his bed occasionally near 6 yrs and had to struggle w/a disease of the kidneys and bladder, together w/a general consumption of the nervous system. Died at last in his old Mansion House, on the banks of Long Creek, in his 71 yrs and lies buried on the hill that fronts his door beside sister Grissey and our 2 children, Malinda M. and James MYERS on the 18th day of Feb 1838. My mother is yet living Mother is still living at this date, may 1840.
Burial Moyers Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN age 70 at death
Memories: Written by son John Myers:
My own dear father's name was James, b in VA abt the yr 1767 27th mar, was of middle stature, heavy built free open countenance, very friendly had dark hair, hazel eyes, very expressive. He was a loving husband an affectionate parent. He was much given to books, fond of poetry and sacred music, was a sweet singer, and had a goodly share of plain human learning also, he was an upright, honorable professor of the Christian Religion, a member of the Old Presbyterian Church, fond of the Blessed gospel of the grace of God of it's ministers and Hold Ordiances. His intellect was clear, if not shing, of strong mind and good judgement, was also a good farmer, kept a plentiful tale, and provided well for the wants and education of his children. he was faithful to keep up prayers in his family while his health would permit. He kep his bed occasionally near 6 yrs and had to struggle w/a disease of the kidneys and bladder, together w/a general consumption of the nervous system. Died at last in his old Mansion House, on the banks of Long Creek, in his 71 yrs and lies buried on the hill that fronts his door beside sister Grissey and our 2 children, Malinda M. and James MYERS on the 18th day of Feb 1838. My mother is yet living Mother is still living at this date, may 1840.
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