The Christian Index: Thursday, July 5, 1888:
COALSON -- Elder Wm. Coalson died June 18, 1888. Many hearts were made sad by the death of this father in Israel. He had been afflicted with heart disease for several years. Like Moses of old, he died without one eye beholding his falling asleep, but God's. In the evening of the 18th of June, he walked across his farm into the woods beyond, and there, as we believe, he fell asleep in Jesus. Night came on, and he did not return; a search was instituted, but not until midnight was his body found. While there was no earthly friend near in his last moments, that Friend that sticketh closer than a brother was with him, making the cold earth upon which he fell, "feel soft as downy pillows are."
Bro. Coalson was born in Sumter County, GA, Sept. 8th, 1823. He was married Dec. 26th, 1842, to Harriet Eady, who is left to mourn his loss. She has been a helpmeet to him indeed, in his ministerial work. Fourteen children were born unto them, five of which have preceded their father to the better land. Our brother lived to see all his children, except one, members of Baptist churches, and he was permitted, a few months ago, to assist in the ordination of one of his sons, Bro. A.J. Coalson. The heart of the father rejoiced to know that his mantle had fallen upon his youngest son. May God make him as strong in the defence of the gospel as his father was.
Bro. Coalson obtained a hope in Christ and joined Corinth Baptist Church, Sumter County, GA, in 1843. He was soon ordained as deacon, served in this capacity for several years. He then exercised his gifts under a license for some time. In the meantime, he removed to Carroll County, GA, where he was ordained to the gospel ministry, April 7th, 1860, Elders Burke, Shoss(?) and Harris presbytery. He rendered pastoral service to churches in Carroll, Paulding, Polk and Haralson counties. He was instrumental in constituting many of the churches in these counties. Holly Springs church in Paulding County, which numbers over two hundred at present, was constituted in his house some twenty years ago. His remains now rest near this spot.
He served as moderator of the Tallapoosa Association 12 years in succession. Five years ago he was appointed by the State Board to travel as a missionary in the bounds of the Tallapoosa Association, which work he was engaged in at the time of his death. Let us bow in submission to God's will; our loss is Bro. C. eternal gain. A.J.Morgan
∼Co. D. 20th Ga. CSA
COALSON -- Elder Wm. Coalson died June 18, 1888. Many hearts were made sad by the death of this father in Israel. He had been afflicted with heart disease for several years. Like Moses of old, he died without one eye beholding his falling asleep, but God's. In the evening of the 18th of June, he walked across his farm into the woods beyond, and there, as we believe, he fell asleep in Jesus. Night came on, and he did not return; a search was instituted, but not until midnight was his body found. While there was no earthly friend near in his last moments, that Friend that sticketh closer than a brother was with him, making the cold earth upon which he fell, "feel soft as downy pillows are."
Bro. Coalson was born in Sumter County, GA, Sept. 8th, 1823. He was married Dec. 26th, 1842, to Harriet Eady, who is left to mourn his loss. She has been a helpmeet to him indeed, in his ministerial work. Fourteen children were born unto them, five of which have preceded their father to the better land. Our brother lived to see all his children, except one, members of Baptist churches, and he was permitted, a few months ago, to assist in the ordination of one of his sons, Bro. A.J. Coalson. The heart of the father rejoiced to know that his mantle had fallen upon his youngest son. May God make him as strong in the defence of the gospel as his father was.
Bro. Coalson obtained a hope in Christ and joined Corinth Baptist Church, Sumter County, GA, in 1843. He was soon ordained as deacon, served in this capacity for several years. He then exercised his gifts under a license for some time. In the meantime, he removed to Carroll County, GA, where he was ordained to the gospel ministry, April 7th, 1860, Elders Burke, Shoss(?) and Harris presbytery. He rendered pastoral service to churches in Carroll, Paulding, Polk and Haralson counties. He was instrumental in constituting many of the churches in these counties. Holly Springs church in Paulding County, which numbers over two hundred at present, was constituted in his house some twenty years ago. His remains now rest near this spot.
He served as moderator of the Tallapoosa Association 12 years in succession. Five years ago he was appointed by the State Board to travel as a missionary in the bounds of the Tallapoosa Association, which work he was engaged in at the time of his death. Let us bow in submission to God's will; our loss is Bro. C. eternal gain. A.J.Morgan
∼Co. D. 20th Ga. CSA
The Christian Index: Thursday, July 5, 1888:
COALSON -- Elder Wm. Coalson died June 18, 1888. Many hearts were made sad by the death of this father in Israel. He had been afflicted with heart disease for several years. Like Moses of old, he died without one eye beholding his falling asleep, but God's. In the evening of the 18th of June, he walked across his farm into the woods beyond, and there, as we believe, he fell asleep in Jesus. Night came on, and he did not return; a search was instituted, but not until midnight was his body found. While there was no earthly friend near in his last moments, that Friend that sticketh closer than a brother was with him, making the cold earth upon which he fell, "feel soft as downy pillows are."
Bro. Coalson was born in Sumter County, GA, Sept. 8th, 1823. He was married Dec. 26th, 1842, to Harriet Eady, who is left to mourn his loss. She has been a helpmeet to him indeed, in his ministerial work. Fourteen children were born unto them, five of which have preceded their father to the better land. Our brother lived to see all his children, except one, members of Baptist churches, and he was permitted, a few months ago, to assist in the ordination of one of his sons, Bro. A.J. Coalson. The heart of the father rejoiced to know that his mantle had fallen upon his youngest son. May God make him as strong in the defence of the gospel as his father was.
Bro. Coalson obtained a hope in Christ and joined Corinth Baptist Church, Sumter County, GA, in 1843. He was soon ordained as deacon, served in this capacity for several years. He then exercised his gifts under a license for some time. In the meantime, he removed to Carroll County, GA, where he was ordained to the gospel ministry, April 7th, 1860, Elders Burke, Shoss(?) and Harris presbytery. He rendered pastoral service to churches in Carroll, Paulding, Polk and Haralson counties. He was instrumental in constituting many of the churches in these counties. Holly Springs church in Paulding County, which numbers over two hundred at present, was constituted in his house some twenty years ago. His remains now rest near this spot.
He served as moderator of the Tallapoosa Association 12 years in succession. Five years ago he was appointed by the State Board to travel as a missionary in the bounds of the Tallapoosa Association, which work he was engaged in at the time of his death. Let us bow in submission to God's will; our loss is Bro. C. eternal gain. A.J.Morgan
∼Co. D. 20th Ga. CSA
COALSON -- Elder Wm. Coalson died June 18, 1888. Many hearts were made sad by the death of this father in Israel. He had been afflicted with heart disease for several years. Like Moses of old, he died without one eye beholding his falling asleep, but God's. In the evening of the 18th of June, he walked across his farm into the woods beyond, and there, as we believe, he fell asleep in Jesus. Night came on, and he did not return; a search was instituted, but not until midnight was his body found. While there was no earthly friend near in his last moments, that Friend that sticketh closer than a brother was with him, making the cold earth upon which he fell, "feel soft as downy pillows are."
Bro. Coalson was born in Sumter County, GA, Sept. 8th, 1823. He was married Dec. 26th, 1842, to Harriet Eady, who is left to mourn his loss. She has been a helpmeet to him indeed, in his ministerial work. Fourteen children were born unto them, five of which have preceded their father to the better land. Our brother lived to see all his children, except one, members of Baptist churches, and he was permitted, a few months ago, to assist in the ordination of one of his sons, Bro. A.J. Coalson. The heart of the father rejoiced to know that his mantle had fallen upon his youngest son. May God make him as strong in the defence of the gospel as his father was.
Bro. Coalson obtained a hope in Christ and joined Corinth Baptist Church, Sumter County, GA, in 1843. He was soon ordained as deacon, served in this capacity for several years. He then exercised his gifts under a license for some time. In the meantime, he removed to Carroll County, GA, where he was ordained to the gospel ministry, April 7th, 1860, Elders Burke, Shoss(?) and Harris presbytery. He rendered pastoral service to churches in Carroll, Paulding, Polk and Haralson counties. He was instrumental in constituting many of the churches in these counties. Holly Springs church in Paulding County, which numbers over two hundred at present, was constituted in his house some twenty years ago. His remains now rest near this spot.
He served as moderator of the Tallapoosa Association 12 years in succession. Five years ago he was appointed by the State Board to travel as a missionary in the bounds of the Tallapoosa Association, which work he was engaged in at the time of his death. Let us bow in submission to God's will; our loss is Bro. C. eternal gain. A.J.Morgan
∼Co. D. 20th Ga. CSA
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Mary Ann Coalson Garner
1844–1924
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William Allen Coalson Jr
1845–1918
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James Jasper Coalson
1847–1909
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Harriet Missouri Coalson Garner
1849–1918
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Thomas Milton Coalson
1850–1929
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Samuel Newton Coalson
1856–1917
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Martha E Coalson Wyatt
1859–1907
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Rev Abram Josephus "A.J. or Sephus" Coalson
1865–1941
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Hadassah Jane Coalson McClung
1868–1933
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