Author of Fowlers Arithmetic. He ties in somehow with the Fowlers of Fork Creek. See Robertson / Fowler Cem. According to his will, his wife was Mary E. and children: Susan J., Richard C., John F., Lea, Caroline, and William. Will probated Feb. 1878.
The Monroe Democrat says Abijah Fowler, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe county, and author of Fowler's arithmetic, for a number of years extensively used in the schools of this county, died at his home on Cain Creek twenty miles east of Madisonville, on Sunday last. He was about 72 years old, and a much respected citizen, and his loss will be deeply felt by the community in which he lived.
There are traits in the character and events in the life of Abijah Fowler, which a busy world might with profit, pause and consider. But the eagerness and impulses of a life in this age cause mankind to press forward over good names, and the fairest lives with little more than a passing thought. The waves of passion crowd out the good and lovely of the past, and they pass from view forever.
Abijah Fowler was a man of unbounded energy, lofty purposes and the brightest honor. His opinions were of the most positive nature, because he had the most intolerant hatred of wrong, and the writer of this, who knew him well, is witness of the fact, that his failings leaned to virtue's side. Often have we in boyhood sat on his knee, and leaned our head upon that breast beneath which beat one of the largest and most manly hearts on earth. He was a genius in mathematics, and if he been unencumbered by domestic cares could have occupied one of the chairs in the most distinguished Universities of the land.
Bristol News (Bristol, Tennessee)
12 Nov 1878, Tue
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The Monroe Democrat says Abijah Fowler, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe county, and author of Fowler's arithmetic, for a number of years extensively used in the schools of this county, died at his home on Cain Creek twenty miles east of Madisonville, on Sunday last. He was about 72 years old, and a much respected citizen, and his loss will be deeply felt by the community in which he lived.
There are traits in the character and events in the life of Abijah Fowler, which a busy world might with profit, pause and consider. But the eagerness and impulses of a life in this age cause mankind to press forward over good names, and the fairest lives with little more than a passing thought. The waves of passion crowd out the good and lovely of the past, and they pass from view forever.
Abijah Fowler was a man of unbounded energy, lofty purposes and the brightest honor. His opinions were of the most positive nature, because he had the most intolerant hatred of wrong, and the writer of this, who knew him well, is witness of the fact, that his failings leaned to virtue's side. Often have we in boyhood sat on his knee, and leaned our head upon that breast beneath which beat one of the largest and most manly hearts on earth. He was a genius in mathematics, and if he been unencumbered by domestic cares could have occupied one of the chairs in the most distinguished Universities of the land.
Bristol News (Bristol, Tennessee)
12 Nov 1878, Tue
Page 2
Author of Fowlers Arithmetic. He ties in somehow with the Fowlers of Fork Creek. See Robertson / Fowler Cem. According to his will, his wife was Mary E. and children: Susan J., Richard C., John F., Lea, Caroline, and William. Will probated Feb. 1878.
The Monroe Democrat says Abijah Fowler, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe county, and author of Fowler's arithmetic, for a number of years extensively used in the schools of this county, died at his home on Cain Creek twenty miles east of Madisonville, on Sunday last. He was about 72 years old, and a much respected citizen, and his loss will be deeply felt by the community in which he lived.
There are traits in the character and events in the life of Abijah Fowler, which a busy world might with profit, pause and consider. But the eagerness and impulses of a life in this age cause mankind to press forward over good names, and the fairest lives with little more than a passing thought. The waves of passion crowd out the good and lovely of the past, and they pass from view forever.
Abijah Fowler was a man of unbounded energy, lofty purposes and the brightest honor. His opinions were of the most positive nature, because he had the most intolerant hatred of wrong, and the writer of this, who knew him well, is witness of the fact, that his failings leaned to virtue's side. Often have we in boyhood sat on his knee, and leaned our head upon that breast beneath which beat one of the largest and most manly hearts on earth. He was a genius in mathematics, and if he been unencumbered by domestic cares could have occupied one of the chairs in the most distinguished Universities of the land.
Bristol News (Bristol, Tennessee)
12 Nov 1878, Tue
Page 2
The Monroe Democrat says Abijah Fowler, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe county, and author of Fowler's arithmetic, for a number of years extensively used in the schools of this county, died at his home on Cain Creek twenty miles east of Madisonville, on Sunday last. He was about 72 years old, and a much respected citizen, and his loss will be deeply felt by the community in which he lived.
There are traits in the character and events in the life of Abijah Fowler, which a busy world might with profit, pause and consider. But the eagerness and impulses of a life in this age cause mankind to press forward over good names, and the fairest lives with little more than a passing thought. The waves of passion crowd out the good and lovely of the past, and they pass from view forever.
Abijah Fowler was a man of unbounded energy, lofty purposes and the brightest honor. His opinions were of the most positive nature, because he had the most intolerant hatred of wrong, and the writer of this, who knew him well, is witness of the fact, that his failings leaned to virtue's side. Often have we in boyhood sat on his knee, and leaned our head upon that breast beneath which beat one of the largest and most manly hearts on earth. He was a genius in mathematics, and if he been unencumbered by domestic cares could have occupied one of the chairs in the most distinguished Universities of the land.
Bristol News (Bristol, Tennessee)
12 Nov 1878, Tue
Page 2
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