Death of George Dealey.
George Dealey, father of Tom and George Dealey, of the Galveston and Dallas News, died in this city, on Saturday night, after a lingering illness. He was a native of Liverpool, England, and was born on Jan. 20, 1829. The funeral was held yesterday at the First Congregational church, Rev. C. I. Schofield officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Carroll. The burial was in Oakland cemetery.
- April 2, 1894, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 6, col. 6.
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OBITUARY.
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George Dealey.
On the 31st of March, A. D. 1894, at 11:15 p. m., George Dealey passed from life to death, from trouble to rest, was freed from this earthly tenement and clothed in the spotless robes that await every Christian, when the privileged finger of the angel of death beckons them to come. All doubt is ended, all trials are o'er' happiness continued, tears no more. Sorrow is banished, pain is ignored--he stands in the presence of his Savior, God. George Dealey was indeed a remarkable man; true to his profession, true to his duty, true to his God, hence could be false to no man. He was born January 20, 1892, in Liverpool, England, being at the time of his death, 65 years and 2 1/2 months old. When 17 years of age, while in a meeting conducted by Rev. William Falloon, a noted Episcopal clergyman of that city, he was converted and united with the church. From that time, until a few years ago, when he was stricken with the disease, which finally culminated in his death, he was an earnest Christian worker, beginning as a teacher in the "Rugged" schools of Liverpool, and was also a member of a corps of tract distributors in that city. While engaged in these and other services, he was associated with many of the most prominent Christian workers of England, among whom were Dr. Parker, the lecturer, known as the "Bible Defender;" Richard Weaver, the famous "Collier Evangelist;" H. Grattan Guiness, a missionary worker still noted for his fame as a speaker; J. N. Darby, the translator, whose works on the Bible are held in high repute by students of theology; Reginald Ratcliffe, then a prominent lawyer of Liverpool engaged in evangelistic work with Henry Moorhouse, the famous English evangelist, and others well known on both continents. In companionship with such men as these, Mr. Dealey was firmly grounded in spiritual matters, and early became filled with a burning and intense zeal for Christian service, which calling would have been chosen by him as his life work, but he could not take up theological studies for the reason that, at 19 years of age, he was the sole supporter of a widowed mother and several sisters.
At the age of 41 years, Mr. Dealey came to America, settling at Galveston, Tex. Before leaving the old country, his pastor, Rev. Hobson of Liverpool, held a special farewell service in behalf of the departing family, and remembered them in public prayer each Sunday until their safe arrival was announced from the shores of their adopted land.
In Galveston, where he resided for nineteen years, he was well known and was universally esteemed as a citizen, and beloved as a Christian worker. There, he began his Christian service by visiting the hospital and jail, and Sunday after Sunday, could be found at those places, reading, praying and distributing tracts and papers to the inmates. In 1878, he founded in Galveston, the Island City Protestant Orphan's Home, renting for the purpose, a two-story dwelling, corner Market and Eleventh streets. This institution grew, until to-day, it is one of the leading philanthropic enterprises of the Island City, now known as the Protestant and Israelitish Orphans' Home and occupying a block of ground on Center street. So quietly and humbly was the work carried on, that very few, to-day, know who as the originator of that great work. For several years, he also conducted a mission Sunday school in East Galveston, on avenue K; it was in this special branch of Christian work that "with the children" he was happiest and most used. Gifted with a remarkable memory and being a close reader, he, without hesitation, could draw from seemingly an inexhaustible fund of anecdotes, always suited to the occasion, making the application with a tenderness and pathos which rarely failed to move all who listened, whether young or old. To the children, he was always "Grandpa Dealey," and to the older ones, "Father Dealey."
Mr. Dealey's last important Christian work was in West Galveston, where in 1886, he was one of several who organized the West End Baptists church, being elected Senior Deacon and superintendent of the Sunday school, also helping to build what is now a prosperous and well established church.
In 1889, the family removed to this city, where he passed his last days in quietness and peace, his failing health debarring him from engaging in business of any kind. His life was a living example of an earnest, humble, devout Christian who, amid long years of a useful business career devoted himself to the glory of God as shown by a manly, unflinching Christian life. One of his favorite sayings, and the one which seemed to be the rule of his life, was "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches," and this choice of his was never regretted. His long and useful life closed with Christian resignation, and that sweet patience amid intense suffering, that only those who have loved and served the Lord, can enjoy.
His life work is dearly prized by his family and immediate friends, affording a hope that is inspired only by a life-long service of the Master, wholly acceptable to God, affording them an inexpressible satisfaction.
He leaves a widow and eight children, all Christians. These are Thomas W. Dealey, of Galveston; George B., Charles L. and Samuel D.; Mrs. C. M. Seay and Mrs. John H. Craven of this city; Mrs. Frank W. Boyle, of El Paso, Texas, and Prof. James Q. Dealey, of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
The remains of this Christian gentleman were interred Sunday afternoon in Oakland cemetery after service had been held privately at the family residence on Chestnut Hill and publicly at the First Congregational church. The services at the church, which was packed, were solemn and inspiring and were untied in by the Grand avenue branch and the East Dallas mission Sunday schools. Dr. Scofield preached from the text, "I have fought a good fight," and paid a glowing tribute to the deceased. Deacons Page, Powell and Nason, of the Congregational church, and Brothers Blaylock, Tobey and Geen, old Galveston friends and co-laborers of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. Several beautiful floral offerings were placed on the casket by friends. Mr. Thomas W. Dealey, of Galveston, eldest son of the deceased, was present at the services.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."
- April 3, 1894, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 3, col. 3-4.
George Dealey, father of Tom and George Dealey, of the Galveston and Dallas News, died in this city, on Saturday night, after a lingering illness. He was a native of Liverpool, England, and was born on Jan. 20, 1829. The funeral was held yesterday at the First Congregational church, Rev. C. I. Schofield officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Carroll. The burial was in Oakland cemetery.
- April 2, 1894, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 6, col. 6.
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OBITUARY.
______
George Dealey.
On the 31st of March, A. D. 1894, at 11:15 p. m., George Dealey passed from life to death, from trouble to rest, was freed from this earthly tenement and clothed in the spotless robes that await every Christian, when the privileged finger of the angel of death beckons them to come. All doubt is ended, all trials are o'er' happiness continued, tears no more. Sorrow is banished, pain is ignored--he stands in the presence of his Savior, God. George Dealey was indeed a remarkable man; true to his profession, true to his duty, true to his God, hence could be false to no man. He was born January 20, 1892, in Liverpool, England, being at the time of his death, 65 years and 2 1/2 months old. When 17 years of age, while in a meeting conducted by Rev. William Falloon, a noted Episcopal clergyman of that city, he was converted and united with the church. From that time, until a few years ago, when he was stricken with the disease, which finally culminated in his death, he was an earnest Christian worker, beginning as a teacher in the "Rugged" schools of Liverpool, and was also a member of a corps of tract distributors in that city. While engaged in these and other services, he was associated with many of the most prominent Christian workers of England, among whom were Dr. Parker, the lecturer, known as the "Bible Defender;" Richard Weaver, the famous "Collier Evangelist;" H. Grattan Guiness, a missionary worker still noted for his fame as a speaker; J. N. Darby, the translator, whose works on the Bible are held in high repute by students of theology; Reginald Ratcliffe, then a prominent lawyer of Liverpool engaged in evangelistic work with Henry Moorhouse, the famous English evangelist, and others well known on both continents. In companionship with such men as these, Mr. Dealey was firmly grounded in spiritual matters, and early became filled with a burning and intense zeal for Christian service, which calling would have been chosen by him as his life work, but he could not take up theological studies for the reason that, at 19 years of age, he was the sole supporter of a widowed mother and several sisters.
At the age of 41 years, Mr. Dealey came to America, settling at Galveston, Tex. Before leaving the old country, his pastor, Rev. Hobson of Liverpool, held a special farewell service in behalf of the departing family, and remembered them in public prayer each Sunday until their safe arrival was announced from the shores of their adopted land.
In Galveston, where he resided for nineteen years, he was well known and was universally esteemed as a citizen, and beloved as a Christian worker. There, he began his Christian service by visiting the hospital and jail, and Sunday after Sunday, could be found at those places, reading, praying and distributing tracts and papers to the inmates. In 1878, he founded in Galveston, the Island City Protestant Orphan's Home, renting for the purpose, a two-story dwelling, corner Market and Eleventh streets. This institution grew, until to-day, it is one of the leading philanthropic enterprises of the Island City, now known as the Protestant and Israelitish Orphans' Home and occupying a block of ground on Center street. So quietly and humbly was the work carried on, that very few, to-day, know who as the originator of that great work. For several years, he also conducted a mission Sunday school in East Galveston, on avenue K; it was in this special branch of Christian work that "with the children" he was happiest and most used. Gifted with a remarkable memory and being a close reader, he, without hesitation, could draw from seemingly an inexhaustible fund of anecdotes, always suited to the occasion, making the application with a tenderness and pathos which rarely failed to move all who listened, whether young or old. To the children, he was always "Grandpa Dealey," and to the older ones, "Father Dealey."
Mr. Dealey's last important Christian work was in West Galveston, where in 1886, he was one of several who organized the West End Baptists church, being elected Senior Deacon and superintendent of the Sunday school, also helping to build what is now a prosperous and well established church.
In 1889, the family removed to this city, where he passed his last days in quietness and peace, his failing health debarring him from engaging in business of any kind. His life was a living example of an earnest, humble, devout Christian who, amid long years of a useful business career devoted himself to the glory of God as shown by a manly, unflinching Christian life. One of his favorite sayings, and the one which seemed to be the rule of his life, was "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches," and this choice of his was never regretted. His long and useful life closed with Christian resignation, and that sweet patience amid intense suffering, that only those who have loved and served the Lord, can enjoy.
His life work is dearly prized by his family and immediate friends, affording a hope that is inspired only by a life-long service of the Master, wholly acceptable to God, affording them an inexpressible satisfaction.
He leaves a widow and eight children, all Christians. These are Thomas W. Dealey, of Galveston; George B., Charles L. and Samuel D.; Mrs. C. M. Seay and Mrs. John H. Craven of this city; Mrs. Frank W. Boyle, of El Paso, Texas, and Prof. James Q. Dealey, of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
The remains of this Christian gentleman were interred Sunday afternoon in Oakland cemetery after service had been held privately at the family residence on Chestnut Hill and publicly at the First Congregational church. The services at the church, which was packed, were solemn and inspiring and were untied in by the Grand avenue branch and the East Dallas mission Sunday schools. Dr. Scofield preached from the text, "I have fought a good fight," and paid a glowing tribute to the deceased. Deacons Page, Powell and Nason, of the Congregational church, and Brothers Blaylock, Tobey and Geen, old Galveston friends and co-laborers of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. Several beautiful floral offerings were placed on the casket by friends. Mr. Thomas W. Dealey, of Galveston, eldest son of the deceased, was present at the services.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."
- April 3, 1894, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 3, col. 3-4.
Death of George Dealey.
George Dealey, father of Tom and George Dealey, of the Galveston and Dallas News, died in this city, on Saturday night, after a lingering illness. He was a native of Liverpool, England, and was born on Jan. 20, 1829. The funeral was held yesterday at the First Congregational church, Rev. C. I. Schofield officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Carroll. The burial was in Oakland cemetery.
- April 2, 1894, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 6, col. 6.
- o o o -
OBITUARY.
______
George Dealey.
On the 31st of March, A. D. 1894, at 11:15 p. m., George Dealey passed from life to death, from trouble to rest, was freed from this earthly tenement and clothed in the spotless robes that await every Christian, when the privileged finger of the angel of death beckons them to come. All doubt is ended, all trials are o'er' happiness continued, tears no more. Sorrow is banished, pain is ignored--he stands in the presence of his Savior, God. George Dealey was indeed a remarkable man; true to his profession, true to his duty, true to his God, hence could be false to no man. He was born January 20, 1892, in Liverpool, England, being at the time of his death, 65 years and 2 1/2 months old. When 17 years of age, while in a meeting conducted by Rev. William Falloon, a noted Episcopal clergyman of that city, he was converted and united with the church. From that time, until a few years ago, when he was stricken with the disease, which finally culminated in his death, he was an earnest Christian worker, beginning as a teacher in the "Rugged" schools of Liverpool, and was also a member of a corps of tract distributors in that city. While engaged in these and other services, he was associated with many of the most prominent Christian workers of England, among whom were Dr. Parker, the lecturer, known as the "Bible Defender;" Richard Weaver, the famous "Collier Evangelist;" H. Grattan Guiness, a missionary worker still noted for his fame as a speaker; J. N. Darby, the translator, whose works on the Bible are held in high repute by students of theology; Reginald Ratcliffe, then a prominent lawyer of Liverpool engaged in evangelistic work with Henry Moorhouse, the famous English evangelist, and others well known on both continents. In companionship with such men as these, Mr. Dealey was firmly grounded in spiritual matters, and early became filled with a burning and intense zeal for Christian service, which calling would have been chosen by him as his life work, but he could not take up theological studies for the reason that, at 19 years of age, he was the sole supporter of a widowed mother and several sisters.
At the age of 41 years, Mr. Dealey came to America, settling at Galveston, Tex. Before leaving the old country, his pastor, Rev. Hobson of Liverpool, held a special farewell service in behalf of the departing family, and remembered them in public prayer each Sunday until their safe arrival was announced from the shores of their adopted land.
In Galveston, where he resided for nineteen years, he was well known and was universally esteemed as a citizen, and beloved as a Christian worker. There, he began his Christian service by visiting the hospital and jail, and Sunday after Sunday, could be found at those places, reading, praying and distributing tracts and papers to the inmates. In 1878, he founded in Galveston, the Island City Protestant Orphan's Home, renting for the purpose, a two-story dwelling, corner Market and Eleventh streets. This institution grew, until to-day, it is one of the leading philanthropic enterprises of the Island City, now known as the Protestant and Israelitish Orphans' Home and occupying a block of ground on Center street. So quietly and humbly was the work carried on, that very few, to-day, know who as the originator of that great work. For several years, he also conducted a mission Sunday school in East Galveston, on avenue K; it was in this special branch of Christian work that "with the children" he was happiest and most used. Gifted with a remarkable memory and being a close reader, he, without hesitation, could draw from seemingly an inexhaustible fund of anecdotes, always suited to the occasion, making the application with a tenderness and pathos which rarely failed to move all who listened, whether young or old. To the children, he was always "Grandpa Dealey," and to the older ones, "Father Dealey."
Mr. Dealey's last important Christian work was in West Galveston, where in 1886, he was one of several who organized the West End Baptists church, being elected Senior Deacon and superintendent of the Sunday school, also helping to build what is now a prosperous and well established church.
In 1889, the family removed to this city, where he passed his last days in quietness and peace, his failing health debarring him from engaging in business of any kind. His life was a living example of an earnest, humble, devout Christian who, amid long years of a useful business career devoted himself to the glory of God as shown by a manly, unflinching Christian life. One of his favorite sayings, and the one which seemed to be the rule of his life, was "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches," and this choice of his was never regretted. His long and useful life closed with Christian resignation, and that sweet patience amid intense suffering, that only those who have loved and served the Lord, can enjoy.
His life work is dearly prized by his family and immediate friends, affording a hope that is inspired only by a life-long service of the Master, wholly acceptable to God, affording them an inexpressible satisfaction.
He leaves a widow and eight children, all Christians. These are Thomas W. Dealey, of Galveston; George B., Charles L. and Samuel D.; Mrs. C. M. Seay and Mrs. John H. Craven of this city; Mrs. Frank W. Boyle, of El Paso, Texas, and Prof. James Q. Dealey, of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
The remains of this Christian gentleman were interred Sunday afternoon in Oakland cemetery after service had been held privately at the family residence on Chestnut Hill and publicly at the First Congregational church. The services at the church, which was packed, were solemn and inspiring and were untied in by the Grand avenue branch and the East Dallas mission Sunday schools. Dr. Scofield preached from the text, "I have fought a good fight," and paid a glowing tribute to the deceased. Deacons Page, Powell and Nason, of the Congregational church, and Brothers Blaylock, Tobey and Geen, old Galveston friends and co-laborers of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. Several beautiful floral offerings were placed on the casket by friends. Mr. Thomas W. Dealey, of Galveston, eldest son of the deceased, was present at the services.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."
- April 3, 1894, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 3, col. 3-4.
George Dealey, father of Tom and George Dealey, of the Galveston and Dallas News, died in this city, on Saturday night, after a lingering illness. He was a native of Liverpool, England, and was born on Jan. 20, 1829. The funeral was held yesterday at the First Congregational church, Rev. C. I. Schofield officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Carroll. The burial was in Oakland cemetery.
- April 2, 1894, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 6, col. 6.
- o o o -
OBITUARY.
______
George Dealey.
On the 31st of March, A. D. 1894, at 11:15 p. m., George Dealey passed from life to death, from trouble to rest, was freed from this earthly tenement and clothed in the spotless robes that await every Christian, when the privileged finger of the angel of death beckons them to come. All doubt is ended, all trials are o'er' happiness continued, tears no more. Sorrow is banished, pain is ignored--he stands in the presence of his Savior, God. George Dealey was indeed a remarkable man; true to his profession, true to his duty, true to his God, hence could be false to no man. He was born January 20, 1892, in Liverpool, England, being at the time of his death, 65 years and 2 1/2 months old. When 17 years of age, while in a meeting conducted by Rev. William Falloon, a noted Episcopal clergyman of that city, he was converted and united with the church. From that time, until a few years ago, when he was stricken with the disease, which finally culminated in his death, he was an earnest Christian worker, beginning as a teacher in the "Rugged" schools of Liverpool, and was also a member of a corps of tract distributors in that city. While engaged in these and other services, he was associated with many of the most prominent Christian workers of England, among whom were Dr. Parker, the lecturer, known as the "Bible Defender;" Richard Weaver, the famous "Collier Evangelist;" H. Grattan Guiness, a missionary worker still noted for his fame as a speaker; J. N. Darby, the translator, whose works on the Bible are held in high repute by students of theology; Reginald Ratcliffe, then a prominent lawyer of Liverpool engaged in evangelistic work with Henry Moorhouse, the famous English evangelist, and others well known on both continents. In companionship with such men as these, Mr. Dealey was firmly grounded in spiritual matters, and early became filled with a burning and intense zeal for Christian service, which calling would have been chosen by him as his life work, but he could not take up theological studies for the reason that, at 19 years of age, he was the sole supporter of a widowed mother and several sisters.
At the age of 41 years, Mr. Dealey came to America, settling at Galveston, Tex. Before leaving the old country, his pastor, Rev. Hobson of Liverpool, held a special farewell service in behalf of the departing family, and remembered them in public prayer each Sunday until their safe arrival was announced from the shores of their adopted land.
In Galveston, where he resided for nineteen years, he was well known and was universally esteemed as a citizen, and beloved as a Christian worker. There, he began his Christian service by visiting the hospital and jail, and Sunday after Sunday, could be found at those places, reading, praying and distributing tracts and papers to the inmates. In 1878, he founded in Galveston, the Island City Protestant Orphan's Home, renting for the purpose, a two-story dwelling, corner Market and Eleventh streets. This institution grew, until to-day, it is one of the leading philanthropic enterprises of the Island City, now known as the Protestant and Israelitish Orphans' Home and occupying a block of ground on Center street. So quietly and humbly was the work carried on, that very few, to-day, know who as the originator of that great work. For several years, he also conducted a mission Sunday school in East Galveston, on avenue K; it was in this special branch of Christian work that "with the children" he was happiest and most used. Gifted with a remarkable memory and being a close reader, he, without hesitation, could draw from seemingly an inexhaustible fund of anecdotes, always suited to the occasion, making the application with a tenderness and pathos which rarely failed to move all who listened, whether young or old. To the children, he was always "Grandpa Dealey," and to the older ones, "Father Dealey."
Mr. Dealey's last important Christian work was in West Galveston, where in 1886, he was one of several who organized the West End Baptists church, being elected Senior Deacon and superintendent of the Sunday school, also helping to build what is now a prosperous and well established church.
In 1889, the family removed to this city, where he passed his last days in quietness and peace, his failing health debarring him from engaging in business of any kind. His life was a living example of an earnest, humble, devout Christian who, amid long years of a useful business career devoted himself to the glory of God as shown by a manly, unflinching Christian life. One of his favorite sayings, and the one which seemed to be the rule of his life, was "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches," and this choice of his was never regretted. His long and useful life closed with Christian resignation, and that sweet patience amid intense suffering, that only those who have loved and served the Lord, can enjoy.
His life work is dearly prized by his family and immediate friends, affording a hope that is inspired only by a life-long service of the Master, wholly acceptable to God, affording them an inexpressible satisfaction.
He leaves a widow and eight children, all Christians. These are Thomas W. Dealey, of Galveston; George B., Charles L. and Samuel D.; Mrs. C. M. Seay and Mrs. John H. Craven of this city; Mrs. Frank W. Boyle, of El Paso, Texas, and Prof. James Q. Dealey, of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
The remains of this Christian gentleman were interred Sunday afternoon in Oakland cemetery after service had been held privately at the family residence on Chestnut Hill and publicly at the First Congregational church. The services at the church, which was packed, were solemn and inspiring and were untied in by the Grand avenue branch and the East Dallas mission Sunday schools. Dr. Scofield preached from the text, "I have fought a good fight," and paid a glowing tribute to the deceased. Deacons Page, Powell and Nason, of the Congregational church, and Brothers Blaylock, Tobey and Geen, old Galveston friends and co-laborers of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. Several beautiful floral offerings were placed on the casket by friends. Mr. Thomas W. Dealey, of Galveston, eldest son of the deceased, was present at the services.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."
- April 3, 1894, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 3, col. 3-4.
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