"After he had passed away a note to his children was found among his papers. It was characteristic of the man and read: I was made Elder of the Christian Church in Kentucky in January 1888. I have contributed to the Church every year since then. I do not claim to be a perfect man, but there are some things that I have not done that have let me live closer to God. I never took a drink of whiskey in my life; I never swore an oath in my life; I never committed adultery in my life; I never committed murder in my life; I never gambled and God being my helper I never will."
"He was that kind of man and he was universally respected and honored for it."
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rod lewis 02/05/2015
"After he had passed away a note to his children was found among his papers. It was characteristic of the man and read: I was made Elder of the Christian Church in Kentucky in January 1888. I have contributed to the Church every year since then. I do not claim to be a perfect man, but there are some things that I have not done that have let me live closer to God. I never took a drink of whiskey in my life; I never swore an oath in my life; I never committed adultery in my life; I never committed murder in my life; I never gambled and God being my helper I never will."
"He was that kind of man and he was universally respected and honored for it."
The article, in its entirety, is available from:
[email protected] or [email protected]
rod lewis 02/05/2015
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Sallie D Golden Blackerby
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William Hanson Crossfield
1862–1931
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Dr Richard Henry Crossfield Jr
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George Washington Crossfield
1844–1871
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Thomas Jefferson Crossfield
1845–1914
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Susan Mary Crossfield York
1847–1888
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Julia Ann Crossfield Ware
1849–1913
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