OBIT OF TEMESIA ANN HARDY
Mrs. Temesia Ann Hardy was the daughter of Elder Parrott MEWBORN and Mary (Aldridge), his wife, and was born 11/20/1822. She was the oldest of ten children, and was very industrious from a child, her chief desire being to learn her parent's wishes and to act accordingly.
In those days much of the clothing for both men and women was made at home and she often on a race with her neighbors to who should make the nicest dress goods, blankets, etc. It was while sitting in a loom weaving a nice dress for herself that she was seized with sudden and lasting conviction, and there she was killed to the love of the fashions of the world. She left the loom, took off every piece of ornament from her dresses and the remainder of her life, plain, and neat dresses, and a meek and quite spirit were her adornings.
On 2/26/1845, she was married to Lemuel M. Hardy, who was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Bear Creek, Lenoir County, NC. They at once set to housekeeping and she enjoyed her new life very much. The dear Lord blessed her with a good hope through grace. It came in these words, "Those Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see them again no more forever," and on the first Sunday in September 1846, she was baptized into the fellowship of the Bear Creek church, by her father, who was their pastor.
She was one of the constituted members of the church at MEWBORN's in Greene County, NC. She was a careful and prayerful reader of the Bible and liked well to converse on its teachings. To live as Jesus lived was the desire of her life.
She loved hospitality and the stranger always found a resting place under her roof and that without charge. Her home was always a welcome one to her brethren and sisters. In cases of trouble her mourning was deep and she always secreted herself in prayer to God thus casting all her cares on him who could and did care for her. Three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive her, were born to her, and then on the 13th of April, 1863, her husband was called from her by death, leaving her the whole care of the family. This she managed and became a woman of business under the care of the Lord.
After her husband's death she returned thanks at her table, not being willing that her children should be raised otherwise.
On the first Sunday in July 1864, she was married to her husband's brother, Benjamin G. (George) Hardy.
Temesia's husbands were both deacons and clerks of the MEWBORN Church. In October after their marriage her husband was called to the army and he did not get home till July 1st, 1865. Thus her cares were greatly increased, but by the Lord's blessings her large family were well provided for.
Eight of her father's children and four of her children were members of the Baptist Church and she had evidences which led to a good hope for the others. In June, 1873, her husband was called away by death, leaving her a widow again.
In 1875, her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, became convinced that he was called to the eastern counties to preach and she sold her old homestead and afterwards lived with her children, mostly with her youngest daughter. She was ever ready to make any reasonable sacrifice for her children.
Since 1877 she has been a faithful and loving member of the church at Sandy Grove in Beaufort County, NC, and was always when not providentially hindered in her seat. Her's was indeed a life that was worthy of imitation. She had a remarkable constitution, though a small woman, and when near 80 years old was able to travel near 200 miles to see her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, and his family.
She was partially deaf in her latter years and only a few preachers spoke sufficiently clear and distinct for her to hear all of a sermon. Elder L. H. Hardy, her son, always did this for her and so he was her preferred preacher.
Her health has been failing for some time and since last November she was confined to the house almost constantly and gradually grew weaker while loving hands administered to her until the 20th of July, 1904, when she quietly and gently fell asleep and went home to her blessed Savior to sing his praises evermore. We all miss her more than we can tell. Her loving son, Geo. M. Hardy (Zion's Landmark, dated 9/1/1904, pp 478-479) {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
Ima Eula Mewborn
Mrs. Temesia Ann Hardy was the daughter of Elder Parrott MEWBORN and Mary (Aldridge), his wife, and was born 11/20/1822. She was the oldest of ten children, and was very industrious from a child, her chief desire being to learn her parent's wishes and to act accordingly.
In those days much of the clothing for both men and women was made at home and she often on a race with her neighbors to who should make the nicest dress goods, blankets, etc. It was while sitting in a loom weaving a nice dress for herself that she was seized with sudden and lasting conviction, and there she was killed to the love of the fashions of the world. She left the loom, took off every piece of ornament from her dresses and the remainder of her life, plain, and neat dresses, and a meek and quite spirit were her adornings.
On 2/26/1845, she was married to Lemuel M. Hardy, who was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Bear Creek, Lenoir County, NC. They at once set to housekeeping and she enjoyed her new life very much. The dear Lord blessed her with a good hope through grace. It came in these words, "Those Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see them again no more forever," and on the first Sunday in September 1846, she was baptized into the fellowship of the Bear Creek church, by her father, who was their pastor.
She was one of the constituted members of the church at MEWBORN's in Greene County, NC. She was a careful and prayerful reader of the Bible and liked well to converse on its teachings. To live as Jesus lived was the desire of her life.
She loved hospitality and the stranger always found a resting place under her roof and that without charge. Her home was always a welcome one to her brethren and sisters. In cases of trouble her mourning was deep and she always secreted herself in prayer to God thus casting all her cares on him who could and did care for her. Three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive her, were born to her, and then on the 13th of April, 1863, her husband was called from her by death, leaving her the whole care of the family. This she managed and became a woman of business under the care of the Lord.
After her husband's death she returned thanks at her table, not being willing that her children should be raised otherwise.
On the first Sunday in July 1864, she was married to her husband's brother, Benjamin G. (George) Hardy.
Temesia's husbands were both deacons and clerks of the MEWBORN Church. In October after their marriage her husband was called to the army and he did not get home till July 1st, 1865. Thus her cares were greatly increased, but by the Lord's blessings her large family were well provided for.
Eight of her father's children and four of her children were members of the Baptist Church and she had evidences which led to a good hope for the others. In June, 1873, her husband was called away by death, leaving her a widow again.
In 1875, her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, became convinced that he was called to the eastern counties to preach and she sold her old homestead and afterwards lived with her children, mostly with her youngest daughter. She was ever ready to make any reasonable sacrifice for her children.
Since 1877 she has been a faithful and loving member of the church at Sandy Grove in Beaufort County, NC, and was always when not providentially hindered in her seat. Her's was indeed a life that was worthy of imitation. She had a remarkable constitution, though a small woman, and when near 80 years old was able to travel near 200 miles to see her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, and his family.
She was partially deaf in her latter years and only a few preachers spoke sufficiently clear and distinct for her to hear all of a sermon. Elder L. H. Hardy, her son, always did this for her and so he was her preferred preacher.
Her health has been failing for some time and since last November she was confined to the house almost constantly and gradually grew weaker while loving hands administered to her until the 20th of July, 1904, when she quietly and gently fell asleep and went home to her blessed Savior to sing his praises evermore. We all miss her more than we can tell. Her loving son, Geo. M. Hardy (Zion's Landmark, dated 9/1/1904, pp 478-479) {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
Ima Eula Mewborn
OBIT OF TEMESIA ANN HARDY
Mrs. Temesia Ann Hardy was the daughter of Elder Parrott MEWBORN and Mary (Aldridge), his wife, and was born 11/20/1822. She was the oldest of ten children, and was very industrious from a child, her chief desire being to learn her parent's wishes and to act accordingly.
In those days much of the clothing for both men and women was made at home and she often on a race with her neighbors to who should make the nicest dress goods, blankets, etc. It was while sitting in a loom weaving a nice dress for herself that she was seized with sudden and lasting conviction, and there she was killed to the love of the fashions of the world. She left the loom, took off every piece of ornament from her dresses and the remainder of her life, plain, and neat dresses, and a meek and quite spirit were her adornings.
On 2/26/1845, she was married to Lemuel M. Hardy, who was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Bear Creek, Lenoir County, NC. They at once set to housekeeping and she enjoyed her new life very much. The dear Lord blessed her with a good hope through grace. It came in these words, "Those Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see them again no more forever," and on the first Sunday in September 1846, she was baptized into the fellowship of the Bear Creek church, by her father, who was their pastor.
She was one of the constituted members of the church at MEWBORN's in Greene County, NC. She was a careful and prayerful reader of the Bible and liked well to converse on its teachings. To live as Jesus lived was the desire of her life.
She loved hospitality and the stranger always found a resting place under her roof and that without charge. Her home was always a welcome one to her brethren and sisters. In cases of trouble her mourning was deep and she always secreted herself in prayer to God thus casting all her cares on him who could and did care for her. Three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive her, were born to her, and then on the 13th of April, 1863, her husband was called from her by death, leaving her the whole care of the family. This she managed and became a woman of business under the care of the Lord.
After her husband's death she returned thanks at her table, not being willing that her children should be raised otherwise.
On the first Sunday in July 1864, she was married to her husband's brother, Benjamin G. (George) Hardy.
Temesia's husbands were both deacons and clerks of the MEWBORN Church. In October after their marriage her husband was called to the army and he did not get home till July 1st, 1865. Thus her cares were greatly increased, but by the Lord's blessings her large family were well provided for.
Eight of her father's children and four of her children were members of the Baptist Church and she had evidences which led to a good hope for the others. In June, 1873, her husband was called away by death, leaving her a widow again.
In 1875, her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, became convinced that he was called to the eastern counties to preach and she sold her old homestead and afterwards lived with her children, mostly with her youngest daughter. She was ever ready to make any reasonable sacrifice for her children.
Since 1877 she has been a faithful and loving member of the church at Sandy Grove in Beaufort County, NC, and was always when not providentially hindered in her seat. Her's was indeed a life that was worthy of imitation. She had a remarkable constitution, though a small woman, and when near 80 years old was able to travel near 200 miles to see her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, and his family.
She was partially deaf in her latter years and only a few preachers spoke sufficiently clear and distinct for her to hear all of a sermon. Elder L. H. Hardy, her son, always did this for her and so he was her preferred preacher.
Her health has been failing for some time and since last November she was confined to the house almost constantly and gradually grew weaker while loving hands administered to her until the 20th of July, 1904, when she quietly and gently fell asleep and went home to her blessed Savior to sing his praises evermore. We all miss her more than we can tell. Her loving son, Geo. M. Hardy (Zion's Landmark, dated 9/1/1904, pp 478-479) {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
Ima Eula Mewborn
Mrs. Temesia Ann Hardy was the daughter of Elder Parrott MEWBORN and Mary (Aldridge), his wife, and was born 11/20/1822. She was the oldest of ten children, and was very industrious from a child, her chief desire being to learn her parent's wishes and to act accordingly.
In those days much of the clothing for both men and women was made at home and she often on a race with her neighbors to who should make the nicest dress goods, blankets, etc. It was while sitting in a loom weaving a nice dress for herself that she was seized with sudden and lasting conviction, and there she was killed to the love of the fashions of the world. She left the loom, took off every piece of ornament from her dresses and the remainder of her life, plain, and neat dresses, and a meek and quite spirit were her adornings.
On 2/26/1845, she was married to Lemuel M. Hardy, who was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Bear Creek, Lenoir County, NC. They at once set to housekeeping and she enjoyed her new life very much. The dear Lord blessed her with a good hope through grace. It came in these words, "Those Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see them again no more forever," and on the first Sunday in September 1846, she was baptized into the fellowship of the Bear Creek church, by her father, who was their pastor.
She was one of the constituted members of the church at MEWBORN's in Greene County, NC. She was a careful and prayerful reader of the Bible and liked well to converse on its teachings. To live as Jesus lived was the desire of her life.
She loved hospitality and the stranger always found a resting place under her roof and that without charge. Her home was always a welcome one to her brethren and sisters. In cases of trouble her mourning was deep and she always secreted herself in prayer to God thus casting all her cares on him who could and did care for her. Three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive her, were born to her, and then on the 13th of April, 1863, her husband was called from her by death, leaving her the whole care of the family. This she managed and became a woman of business under the care of the Lord.
After her husband's death she returned thanks at her table, not being willing that her children should be raised otherwise.
On the first Sunday in July 1864, she was married to her husband's brother, Benjamin G. (George) Hardy.
Temesia's husbands were both deacons and clerks of the MEWBORN Church. In October after their marriage her husband was called to the army and he did not get home till July 1st, 1865. Thus her cares were greatly increased, but by the Lord's blessings her large family were well provided for.
Eight of her father's children and four of her children were members of the Baptist Church and she had evidences which led to a good hope for the others. In June, 1873, her husband was called away by death, leaving her a widow again.
In 1875, her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, became convinced that he was called to the eastern counties to preach and she sold her old homestead and afterwards lived with her children, mostly with her youngest daughter. She was ever ready to make any reasonable sacrifice for her children.
Since 1877 she has been a faithful and loving member of the church at Sandy Grove in Beaufort County, NC, and was always when not providentially hindered in her seat. Her's was indeed a life that was worthy of imitation. She had a remarkable constitution, though a small woman, and when near 80 years old was able to travel near 200 miles to see her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, and his family.
She was partially deaf in her latter years and only a few preachers spoke sufficiently clear and distinct for her to hear all of a sermon. Elder L. H. Hardy, her son, always did this for her and so he was her preferred preacher.
Her health has been failing for some time and since last November she was confined to the house almost constantly and gradually grew weaker while loving hands administered to her until the 20th of July, 1904, when she quietly and gently fell asleep and went home to her blessed Savior to sing his praises evermore. We all miss her more than we can tell. Her loving son, Geo. M. Hardy (Zion's Landmark, dated 9/1/1904, pp 478-479) {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
Ima Eula Mewborn
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George Mewborn
1824–1859
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Joshua Eugene Mewborn I
1827–1907
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Nancy Mewborn Gray
1828–1864
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Mary Ann Mewborn Hardy
1832–1864
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Pvt Parrott Mewborn III
1834–1881
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Edith Ann Mewborn Gray
1836–1915
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Elder Drewry Aldridge Mewborn
1840–1928
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Pvt Levi Jesse Hardy "L.J.H." Mewborn
1842–1926
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Lydia Mewborn Whitted
1844–1874
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