John W. Abernathy died at his home three miles south of town Saturday morning about 11 o'clock, after an illness of several months with tuberculosis of the throat. For several months he could not talk above a whisper and for some time past had been unable to eat any solid food.
John W. Abernathy was one of the best citizens of Giles County, liked by all who knew him and death is a public loss. He was a high toned christian gentleman whose life can be held up as an example to others not only for its purity and unselfishness, but for the energy and success which characterized it, for Mr. Abernathy was one of the most energetic, practical and successful farmers in this section.
The burial occurred at the family burying ground Sunday afternoon with services with Revs. McFerrin , Gardner and Kennedy, a large concourse of relatives and friends being present.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by his wife who was Miss Katie Tarpley, and eight children, among the latter being Moulton and Miss Corinne Abernathy. He was brother of Mrs. Monroe Smith of Pulaski. Peace to his memory.
John W. Abernathy died at his home three miles south of town Saturday morning about 11 o'clock, after an illness of several months with tuberculosis of the throat. For several months he could not talk above a whisper and for some time past had been unable to eat any solid food.
John W. Abernathy was one of the best citizens of Giles County, liked by all who knew him and death is a public loss. He was a high toned christian gentleman whose life can be held up as an example to others not only for its purity and unselfishness, but for the energy and success which characterized it, for Mr. Abernathy was one of the most energetic, practical and successful farmers in this section.
The burial occurred at the family burying ground Sunday afternoon with services with Revs. McFerrin , Gardner and Kennedy, a large concourse of relatives and friends being present.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by his wife who was Miss Katie Tarpley, and eight children, among the latter being Moulton and Miss Corinne Abernathy. He was brother of Mrs. Monroe Smith of Pulaski. Peace to his memory.
Family Members
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Mary J. Abernathy Cardin
1831–1909
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Narcissa Richardson Abernathy
1833–1842
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Eliza James "Jimmie" Abernathy McCormick
1834–1916
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Malissa Farington Abernathy
1838–1850
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Sarah Frances Abernathy Smith
1840–1909
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Richard Farington Abernathy
1842–1862
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Milton Thomas Clayton "Cape" Abernathy
1844–1923
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Nancy Elizabeth Abernathy Elder
1846–1915
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Adelaide Xantippe Abernathy Birdsong
1848–1912
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Augusta Ann Abernathy Cox
1853–1924
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