Biographical Sketch On The Life Of L.L. Brigance
Leonard Lee Brigance was born in 1879 at Scotts Hill, Henderson County, Tennessee. He was the son of W. Sanders and Mary Frances Brigance. He obeyed the gospel early in life under the preaching of R. P. Meeks. He finished high school at Scotts Hill and continued his studies at Georgia Robertson Christian College in Henderson. He completed the course there in 1905 and obtained the M.A. degree from that school. He became a member of the faculty of the college, then known as National Teachers Normal and Business College, in the year of 1909, the second session of its operation. He was instructor in Latin, Greek, Literature and the Bible. His philosophy was the saying of Emerson, "Hitch your wagon to a star." With the exception of a few years, he was a member of the Freed-Hardeman College faculty from its earliest years until he passed away. In 1899, Brigance married Mintie Turner of Scotts Hill. She lived only one year after that date and, in the year of 1904, he married Maude Hardeman who remained his loyal, devoted companion until his passing in 1950. Maude outlived Brigance by seven years. To this union, three children were born: Dorothy, Mary Frances, and Fred. All of the children graduated from Freed-Hardeman College and were firmly established in Christian homes in honorable professions, and they were influential in their home congregations before the passing of their father. Brigance began preaching in 1902 and continued active until a few months before his death. In the early 1930's, he developed diabetes. Though handicapped by it, he did not allow it to stop him either from his teaching or his preaching. As a part of the 1960 Homecoming activities at Freed-Hardeman College, H. A. Dixon led in erecting a memorial to Brigance, who for many years instructed young preachers in Bible, Church History, and other subjects, and whose good influence still lives in those who he instructed. From the plaque which hangs beneath the picture of Brigance in the auditorium at Freed-Hardeman College, W. C. Hall, one of his co-laborers, penned the following words: "It will not be an underestimate to say that he contacted at least 10,000 students and made them appreciate the principles of the New Testament as no other could have done. He is held in the very highest esteem by all who knew him." As a part of the Homecoming program in 1961, a building was acquired, the residence of Mrs. C. M. Purdy, and dedicated to the honor of Brigance. The residence is known as Brigance Hall. Brigance passed away on February 4, 1950, at the age of 71. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon, February 5, 1950, at the church building in Henderson. The service was conducted by brethren W. Claude Hall and C.P. Roland. All who knew him could say with deep conviction, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." -Gussie Lambert, In Memoriam, pages. 35-36.
Brother Brigance Passes
We regret to announce the death of L. L. Brigance at his home in Henderson, Tenn., Saturday, February 4. The funeral services were conducted by Brethren Roland. Hall, and DeHoff on Sunday afternoon. Brother Brigance was an outstanding preacher and writer. We extend our sympathy to his family. An extended notice will appear later. --Gospel Advocate, Feb. 9, 1950, p. 93.
From great-granddaughter, Emily McMackin Dye:
My great-grandfather Leonard Lee Brigance, a professor of Bible, Latin, Greek, and literature at Freed-Hardeman College from the early to mid-1900s. He supposedly was a great writer and scholar and had a hand in writing the Tabernacle Sermons delivered at the Ryman Auditorium by N.B. Hardeman (to whom he was related by marriage). Guess I can thank him for some of these writing genes! My Daddy (Michael Lee) was named after him.
Leonard Lee Brigance was born in 1879 at Scotts Hill, Henderson County, Tennessee. He was the son of W. Sanders and Mary Frances Brigance. He obeyed the gospel early in life under the preaching of R. P. Meeks. He finished high school at Scotts Hill and continued his studies at Georgia Robertson Christian College in Henderson. He completed the course there in 1905 and obtained the M.A. degree from that school. He became a member of the faculty of the college, then known as National Teachers Normal and Business College, in the year of 1909, the second session of its operation. He was instructor in Latin, Greek, Literature and the Bible. His philosophy was the saying of Emerson, "Hitch your wagon to a star." With the exception of a few years, he was a member of the Freed-Hardeman College faculty from its earliest years until he passed away. In 1899, Brigance married Mintie Turner of Scotts Hill. She lived only one year after that date and, in the year of 1904, he married Maude Hardeman who remained his loyal, devoted companion until his passing in 1950. Maude outlived Brigance by seven years. To this union, three children were born: Dorothy, Mary Frances, and Fred. All of the children graduated from Freed-Hardeman College and were firmly established in Christian homes in honorable professions, and they were influential in their home congregations before the passing of their father. Brigance began preaching in 1902 and continued active until a few months before his death. In the early 1930's, he developed diabetes. Though handicapped by it, he did not allow it to stop him either from his teaching or his preaching. As a part of the 1960 Homecoming activities at Freed-Hardeman College, H. A. Dixon led in erecting a memorial to Brigance, who for many years instructed young preachers in Bible, Church History, and other subjects, and whose good influence still lives in those who he instructed. From the plaque which hangs beneath the picture of Brigance in the auditorium at Freed-Hardeman College, W. C. Hall, one of his co-laborers, penned the following words: "It will not be an underestimate to say that he contacted at least 10,000 students and made them appreciate the principles of the New Testament as no other could have done. He is held in the very highest esteem by all who knew him." As a part of the Homecoming program in 1961, a building was acquired, the residence of Mrs. C. M. Purdy, and dedicated to the honor of Brigance. The residence is known as Brigance Hall. Brigance passed away on February 4, 1950, at the age of 71. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon, February 5, 1950, at the church building in Henderson. The service was conducted by brethren W. Claude Hall and C.P. Roland. All who knew him could say with deep conviction, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." -Gussie Lambert, In Memoriam, pages. 35-36.
Brother Brigance Passes
We regret to announce the death of L. L. Brigance at his home in Henderson, Tenn., Saturday, February 4. The funeral services were conducted by Brethren Roland. Hall, and DeHoff on Sunday afternoon. Brother Brigance was an outstanding preacher and writer. We extend our sympathy to his family. An extended notice will appear later. --Gospel Advocate, Feb. 9, 1950, p. 93.
From great-granddaughter, Emily McMackin Dye:
My great-grandfather Leonard Lee Brigance, a professor of Bible, Latin, Greek, and literature at Freed-Hardeman College from the early to mid-1900s. He supposedly was a great writer and scholar and had a hand in writing the Tabernacle Sermons delivered at the Ryman Auditorium by N.B. Hardeman (to whom he was related by marriage). Guess I can thank him for some of these writing genes! My Daddy (Michael Lee) was named after him.
Biographical Sketch On The Life Of L.L. Brigance
Leonard Lee Brigance was born in 1879 at Scotts Hill, Henderson County, Tennessee. He was the son of W. Sanders and Mary Frances Brigance. He obeyed the gospel early in life under the preaching of R. P. Meeks. He finished high school at Scotts Hill and continued his studies at Georgia Robertson Christian College in Henderson. He completed the course there in 1905 and obtained the M.A. degree from that school. He became a member of the faculty of the college, then known as National Teachers Normal and Business College, in the year of 1909, the second session of its operation. He was instructor in Latin, Greek, Literature and the Bible. His philosophy was the saying of Emerson, "Hitch your wagon to a star." With the exception of a few years, he was a member of the Freed-Hardeman College faculty from its earliest years until he passed away. In 1899, Brigance married Mintie Turner of Scotts Hill. She lived only one year after that date and, in the year of 1904, he married Maude Hardeman who remained his loyal, devoted companion until his passing in 1950. Maude outlived Brigance by seven years. To this union, three children were born: Dorothy, Mary Frances, and Fred. All of the children graduated from Freed-Hardeman College and were firmly established in Christian homes in honorable professions, and they were influential in their home congregations before the passing of their father. Brigance began preaching in 1902 and continued active until a few months before his death. In the early 1930's, he developed diabetes. Though handicapped by it, he did not allow it to stop him either from his teaching or his preaching. As a part of the 1960 Homecoming activities at Freed-Hardeman College, H. A. Dixon led in erecting a memorial to Brigance, who for many years instructed young preachers in Bible, Church History, and other subjects, and whose good influence still lives in those who he instructed. From the plaque which hangs beneath the picture of Brigance in the auditorium at Freed-Hardeman College, W. C. Hall, one of his co-laborers, penned the following words: "It will not be an underestimate to say that he contacted at least 10,000 students and made them appreciate the principles of the New Testament as no other could have done. He is held in the very highest esteem by all who knew him." As a part of the Homecoming program in 1961, a building was acquired, the residence of Mrs. C. M. Purdy, and dedicated to the honor of Brigance. The residence is known as Brigance Hall. Brigance passed away on February 4, 1950, at the age of 71. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon, February 5, 1950, at the church building in Henderson. The service was conducted by brethren W. Claude Hall and C.P. Roland. All who knew him could say with deep conviction, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." -Gussie Lambert, In Memoriam, pages. 35-36.
Brother Brigance Passes
We regret to announce the death of L. L. Brigance at his home in Henderson, Tenn., Saturday, February 4. The funeral services were conducted by Brethren Roland. Hall, and DeHoff on Sunday afternoon. Brother Brigance was an outstanding preacher and writer. We extend our sympathy to his family. An extended notice will appear later. --Gospel Advocate, Feb. 9, 1950, p. 93.
From great-granddaughter, Emily McMackin Dye:
My great-grandfather Leonard Lee Brigance, a professor of Bible, Latin, Greek, and literature at Freed-Hardeman College from the early to mid-1900s. He supposedly was a great writer and scholar and had a hand in writing the Tabernacle Sermons delivered at the Ryman Auditorium by N.B. Hardeman (to whom he was related by marriage). Guess I can thank him for some of these writing genes! My Daddy (Michael Lee) was named after him.
Leonard Lee Brigance was born in 1879 at Scotts Hill, Henderson County, Tennessee. He was the son of W. Sanders and Mary Frances Brigance. He obeyed the gospel early in life under the preaching of R. P. Meeks. He finished high school at Scotts Hill and continued his studies at Georgia Robertson Christian College in Henderson. He completed the course there in 1905 and obtained the M.A. degree from that school. He became a member of the faculty of the college, then known as National Teachers Normal and Business College, in the year of 1909, the second session of its operation. He was instructor in Latin, Greek, Literature and the Bible. His philosophy was the saying of Emerson, "Hitch your wagon to a star." With the exception of a few years, he was a member of the Freed-Hardeman College faculty from its earliest years until he passed away. In 1899, Brigance married Mintie Turner of Scotts Hill. She lived only one year after that date and, in the year of 1904, he married Maude Hardeman who remained his loyal, devoted companion until his passing in 1950. Maude outlived Brigance by seven years. To this union, three children were born: Dorothy, Mary Frances, and Fred. All of the children graduated from Freed-Hardeman College and were firmly established in Christian homes in honorable professions, and they were influential in their home congregations before the passing of their father. Brigance began preaching in 1902 and continued active until a few months before his death. In the early 1930's, he developed diabetes. Though handicapped by it, he did not allow it to stop him either from his teaching or his preaching. As a part of the 1960 Homecoming activities at Freed-Hardeman College, H. A. Dixon led in erecting a memorial to Brigance, who for many years instructed young preachers in Bible, Church History, and other subjects, and whose good influence still lives in those who he instructed. From the plaque which hangs beneath the picture of Brigance in the auditorium at Freed-Hardeman College, W. C. Hall, one of his co-laborers, penned the following words: "It will not be an underestimate to say that he contacted at least 10,000 students and made them appreciate the principles of the New Testament as no other could have done. He is held in the very highest esteem by all who knew him." As a part of the Homecoming program in 1961, a building was acquired, the residence of Mrs. C. M. Purdy, and dedicated to the honor of Brigance. The residence is known as Brigance Hall. Brigance passed away on February 4, 1950, at the age of 71. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon, February 5, 1950, at the church building in Henderson. The service was conducted by brethren W. Claude Hall and C.P. Roland. All who knew him could say with deep conviction, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." -Gussie Lambert, In Memoriam, pages. 35-36.
Brother Brigance Passes
We regret to announce the death of L. L. Brigance at his home in Henderson, Tenn., Saturday, February 4. The funeral services were conducted by Brethren Roland. Hall, and DeHoff on Sunday afternoon. Brother Brigance was an outstanding preacher and writer. We extend our sympathy to his family. An extended notice will appear later. --Gospel Advocate, Feb. 9, 1950, p. 93.
From great-granddaughter, Emily McMackin Dye:
My great-grandfather Leonard Lee Brigance, a professor of Bible, Latin, Greek, and literature at Freed-Hardeman College from the early to mid-1900s. He supposedly was a great writer and scholar and had a hand in writing the Tabernacle Sermons delivered at the Ryman Auditorium by N.B. Hardeman (to whom he was related by marriage). Guess I can thank him for some of these writing genes! My Daddy (Michael Lee) was named after him.
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