Robert John Dempster the only son and second of two children born to John Dempster (c.1820-1863) and his wife Margaret Moore (c.1820-after 1880). His father was born in Scotland, and his mother was born in Ireland. The family came to America circa 1858. Robert's sister was Rebecca Dempster (1854-1923). John Dempster was killed in the War, serving in Co. C, 4th NC Cavalry (59th NC State Troops), Confederate States Army. His mother later married Phillip Morris.
R. J. Dempster was twice married, first to Miss A. J. Morris on 11 June 1874. After her death, he married Miss Jerusha Joanne Stearns (1858-1946) around 1878. There were two children born of the first marriage, and seven children born of the second. An infant son of each marriage died, and I do not know the names.
The children who surived Mr. Dempster were: John M. Dempster (c.1875-1946) of the first marriage, and of the second: Cora Belle Dempster (1879-1973, Mrs. Walter S. Crowell), Annis Virginia Dempster (1883-1953, Mrs. J. Bundy Arant, later Mrs. D. L. McGee), Margaret A. Dempster (1886-1969, Mrs. Samuel B. Tye), Henry Walker Dempster (1888-1969, m. Blanche Owens), Mary Blanche Dempster (1894-1983, Mrs. Arthur G. Hemby), Myrtle Dempster (1899-1986, Mrs. Arnold G. Neese).
From an obituary printed at the time of R. J. Dempster's death:
"The subject of this sketch came to Pageland several years ago. He had been a successful farmer in the Beulah section of Union County, N. C. He was in business in Pageland at the time of his death.
"He was a man of fine integrity and strong convictions. He was well thought of. His disposition was quiet and unassuming. He loved a joke of the right kind. Even on his bed during his last days this cropped out. He was a real Christian, living his religion at home and abroad. He was a ruling elder of the Pageland Presbyterian church, and had been, before coming to Pageland, an elder in Beulah church. Such a character always leaves behind a good influence. He was a faithful member of the Sunday School. He read his Bible much."
From a "Memorial to Elder R. J. Dempster" by the Session of the Pageland Presbyterian Church:
"It was with a sense of profound sorrow and deep regret that the friends and acquaintences of Elder R. J. Dempster learned of his lamented death on Nov. 24, 1927 when the Heavenly Father called him to his reward.
"Brother Dempster was a man of sterling qualities and was held in high esteem by those who knew him best. He was quiet and unassuming but faithful and dependable. Born in Scotland he was a Presbyterian by inheritance and when moving to a new community always sought out the church of his father and identified himself with it. He served as an elder in several churches and greatly enjoyed attending presbytery and meeting the brethren. He especially enjoyed having the minister in his home. His tender care and thoughtfulness of a blind sister who spent many years in his home was most touching and revealed the princely spirit of the man. Having served the Lord faithfully for many years, he was ready for the summons, and, although accompanied with much suffering, he knew it was his Lord calling him and did not complain."
R. J. Dempster was twice married, first to Miss A. J. Morris on 11 June 1874. After her death, he married Miss Jerusha Joanne Stearns (1858-1946) around 1878. There were two children born of the first marriage, and seven children born of the second. An infant son of each marriage died, and I do not know the names.
The children who surived Mr. Dempster were: John M. Dempster (c.1875-1946) of the first marriage, and of the second: Cora Belle Dempster (1879-1973, Mrs. Walter S. Crowell), Annis Virginia Dempster (1883-1953, Mrs. J. Bundy Arant, later Mrs. D. L. McGee), Margaret A. Dempster (1886-1969, Mrs. Samuel B. Tye), Henry Walker Dempster (1888-1969, m. Blanche Owens), Mary Blanche Dempster (1894-1983, Mrs. Arthur G. Hemby), Myrtle Dempster (1899-1986, Mrs. Arnold G. Neese).
From an obituary printed at the time of R. J. Dempster's death:
"The subject of this sketch came to Pageland several years ago. He had been a successful farmer in the Beulah section of Union County, N. C. He was in business in Pageland at the time of his death.
"He was a man of fine integrity and strong convictions. He was well thought of. His disposition was quiet and unassuming. He loved a joke of the right kind. Even on his bed during his last days this cropped out. He was a real Christian, living his religion at home and abroad. He was a ruling elder of the Pageland Presbyterian church, and had been, before coming to Pageland, an elder in Beulah church. Such a character always leaves behind a good influence. He was a faithful member of the Sunday School. He read his Bible much."
From a "Memorial to Elder R. J. Dempster" by the Session of the Pageland Presbyterian Church:
"It was with a sense of profound sorrow and deep regret that the friends and acquaintences of Elder R. J. Dempster learned of his lamented death on Nov. 24, 1927 when the Heavenly Father called him to his reward.
"Brother Dempster was a man of sterling qualities and was held in high esteem by those who knew him best. He was quiet and unassuming but faithful and dependable. Born in Scotland he was a Presbyterian by inheritance and when moving to a new community always sought out the church of his father and identified himself with it. He served as an elder in several churches and greatly enjoyed attending presbytery and meeting the brethren. He especially enjoyed having the minister in his home. His tender care and thoughtfulness of a blind sister who spent many years in his home was most touching and revealed the princely spirit of the man. Having served the Lord faithfully for many years, he was ready for the summons, and, although accompanied with much suffering, he knew it was his Lord calling him and did not complain."
Robert John Dempster the only son and second of two children born to John Dempster (c.1820-1863) and his wife Margaret Moore (c.1820-after 1880). His father was born in Scotland, and his mother was born in Ireland. The family came to America circa 1858. Robert's sister was Rebecca Dempster (1854-1923). John Dempster was killed in the War, serving in Co. C, 4th NC Cavalry (59th NC State Troops), Confederate States Army. His mother later married Phillip Morris.
R. J. Dempster was twice married, first to Miss A. J. Morris on 11 June 1874. After her death, he married Miss Jerusha Joanne Stearns (1858-1946) around 1878. There were two children born of the first marriage, and seven children born of the second. An infant son of each marriage died, and I do not know the names.
The children who surived Mr. Dempster were: John M. Dempster (c.1875-1946) of the first marriage, and of the second: Cora Belle Dempster (1879-1973, Mrs. Walter S. Crowell), Annis Virginia Dempster (1883-1953, Mrs. J. Bundy Arant, later Mrs. D. L. McGee), Margaret A. Dempster (1886-1969, Mrs. Samuel B. Tye), Henry Walker Dempster (1888-1969, m. Blanche Owens), Mary Blanche Dempster (1894-1983, Mrs. Arthur G. Hemby), Myrtle Dempster (1899-1986, Mrs. Arnold G. Neese).
From an obituary printed at the time of R. J. Dempster's death:
"The subject of this sketch came to Pageland several years ago. He had been a successful farmer in the Beulah section of Union County, N. C. He was in business in Pageland at the time of his death.
"He was a man of fine integrity and strong convictions. He was well thought of. His disposition was quiet and unassuming. He loved a joke of the right kind. Even on his bed during his last days this cropped out. He was a real Christian, living his religion at home and abroad. He was a ruling elder of the Pageland Presbyterian church, and had been, before coming to Pageland, an elder in Beulah church. Such a character always leaves behind a good influence. He was a faithful member of the Sunday School. He read his Bible much."
From a "Memorial to Elder R. J. Dempster" by the Session of the Pageland Presbyterian Church:
"It was with a sense of profound sorrow and deep regret that the friends and acquaintences of Elder R. J. Dempster learned of his lamented death on Nov. 24, 1927 when the Heavenly Father called him to his reward.
"Brother Dempster was a man of sterling qualities and was held in high esteem by those who knew him best. He was quiet and unassuming but faithful and dependable. Born in Scotland he was a Presbyterian by inheritance and when moving to a new community always sought out the church of his father and identified himself with it. He served as an elder in several churches and greatly enjoyed attending presbytery and meeting the brethren. He especially enjoyed having the minister in his home. His tender care and thoughtfulness of a blind sister who spent many years in his home was most touching and revealed the princely spirit of the man. Having served the Lord faithfully for many years, he was ready for the summons, and, although accompanied with much suffering, he knew it was his Lord calling him and did not complain."
R. J. Dempster was twice married, first to Miss A. J. Morris on 11 June 1874. After her death, he married Miss Jerusha Joanne Stearns (1858-1946) around 1878. There were two children born of the first marriage, and seven children born of the second. An infant son of each marriage died, and I do not know the names.
The children who surived Mr. Dempster were: John M. Dempster (c.1875-1946) of the first marriage, and of the second: Cora Belle Dempster (1879-1973, Mrs. Walter S. Crowell), Annis Virginia Dempster (1883-1953, Mrs. J. Bundy Arant, later Mrs. D. L. McGee), Margaret A. Dempster (1886-1969, Mrs. Samuel B. Tye), Henry Walker Dempster (1888-1969, m. Blanche Owens), Mary Blanche Dempster (1894-1983, Mrs. Arthur G. Hemby), Myrtle Dempster (1899-1986, Mrs. Arnold G. Neese).
From an obituary printed at the time of R. J. Dempster's death:
"The subject of this sketch came to Pageland several years ago. He had been a successful farmer in the Beulah section of Union County, N. C. He was in business in Pageland at the time of his death.
"He was a man of fine integrity and strong convictions. He was well thought of. His disposition was quiet and unassuming. He loved a joke of the right kind. Even on his bed during his last days this cropped out. He was a real Christian, living his religion at home and abroad. He was a ruling elder of the Pageland Presbyterian church, and had been, before coming to Pageland, an elder in Beulah church. Such a character always leaves behind a good influence. He was a faithful member of the Sunday School. He read his Bible much."
From a "Memorial to Elder R. J. Dempster" by the Session of the Pageland Presbyterian Church:
"It was with a sense of profound sorrow and deep regret that the friends and acquaintences of Elder R. J. Dempster learned of his lamented death on Nov. 24, 1927 when the Heavenly Father called him to his reward.
"Brother Dempster was a man of sterling qualities and was held in high esteem by those who knew him best. He was quiet and unassuming but faithful and dependable. Born in Scotland he was a Presbyterian by inheritance and when moving to a new community always sought out the church of his father and identified himself with it. He served as an elder in several churches and greatly enjoyed attending presbytery and meeting the brethren. He especially enjoyed having the minister in his home. His tender care and thoughtfulness of a blind sister who spent many years in his home was most touching and revealed the princely spirit of the man. Having served the Lord faithfully for many years, he was ready for the summons, and, although accompanied with much suffering, he knew it was his Lord calling him and did not complain."
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