DEATH OF MR. B.J. MARTIN
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Donalds, May 10. - After an illness of more than a year, caused by a cancerous affection of the from Mr. B. J. Martin, one of Abbeville county's best citizens, died at his home, two miles from Donalds Saturday morning and was buried in the Baptist Cemetery here Sunday. Friends from Anderson, Abbeville, Due West and other places braved the inclement weather that they might pay this last tribute of esteem to his memory.
Mr. Martin was 65 years old and a Confederate veteran. He volunteered in 1863, and was a gallant member of Co. I, 19th Regiment. He married Miss Elvira Tribble, who died 23 years ago, leaving him with the care of six small children, all of who are a living monument to his tender Christian care. In his family he was father, mother and companion. In his community he was recognized as a safe counselor and was always first on any movement for its betterment. He was charitable and generous and gave unstintingly of his means and energy. In the councils of his church he ranked high. For 20 years he held the office of deacon and his liberal unassuring example was the cause of success of many noble enterprises in which his church was conspicuous during this time. He was a good man and will be sorely missed.
Source: An old newspaper clipping of obit found in a family MARTIN Family Bible - Publisher/Publication Is Not Known. In possession of Martin D. Graves.
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Elvira Tribble and Jasper Martin were married at 6 PM on Dec 19, 1872 at the home of the bride's father, S Milton Tribble. The service was performed by Rev William Franklin Pearson, pastor of the Little Mountain Church in Abbeville, SC.
Source: "a handwritten entry in a small notebook in my possession of marriages performed by Rev Pearson". Contributor: Genevieve Clay (49329496)
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Donalds, May 10. - After an illness of more than a year, caused by a cancerous affection of the from Mr. B. J. Martin, one of Abbeville county's best citizens, died at his home, two miles from Donalds Saturday morning and was buried in the Baptist Cemetery here Sunday. Friends from Anderson, Abbeville, Due West and other places braved the inclement weather that they might pay this last tribute of esteem to his memory.
Mr. Martin was 65 years old and a Confederate veteran. He volunteered in 1863, and was a gallant member of Co. I, 19th Regiment. He married Miss Elvira Tribble, who died 23 years ago, leaving him with the care of six small children, all of who are a living monument to his tender Christian care. In his family he was father, mother and companion. In his community he was recognized as a safe counselor and was always first on any movement for its betterment. He was charitable and generous and gave unstintingly of his means and energy. In the councils of his church he ranked high. For 20 years he held the office of deacon and his liberal unassuring example was the cause of success of many noble enterprises in which his church was conspicuous during this time. He was a good man and will be sorely missed.
Source: An old newspaper clipping of obit found in a family MARTIN Family Bible - Publisher/Publication Is Not Known. In possession of Martin D. Graves.
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Elvira Tribble and Jasper Martin were married at 6 PM on Dec 19, 1872 at the home of the bride's father, S Milton Tribble. The service was performed by Rev William Franklin Pearson, pastor of the Little Mountain Church in Abbeville, SC.
Source: "a handwritten entry in a small notebook in my possession of marriages performed by Rev Pearson". Contributor: Genevieve Clay (49329496)
DEATH OF MR. B.J. MARTIN
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Donalds, May 10. - After an illness of more than a year, caused by a cancerous affection of the from Mr. B. J. Martin, one of Abbeville county's best citizens, died at his home, two miles from Donalds Saturday morning and was buried in the Baptist Cemetery here Sunday. Friends from Anderson, Abbeville, Due West and other places braved the inclement weather that they might pay this last tribute of esteem to his memory.
Mr. Martin was 65 years old and a Confederate veteran. He volunteered in 1863, and was a gallant member of Co. I, 19th Regiment. He married Miss Elvira Tribble, who died 23 years ago, leaving him with the care of six small children, all of who are a living monument to his tender Christian care. In his family he was father, mother and companion. In his community he was recognized as a safe counselor and was always first on any movement for its betterment. He was charitable and generous and gave unstintingly of his means and energy. In the councils of his church he ranked high. For 20 years he held the office of deacon and his liberal unassuring example was the cause of success of many noble enterprises in which his church was conspicuous during this time. He was a good man and will be sorely missed.
Source: An old newspaper clipping of obit found in a family MARTIN Family Bible - Publisher/Publication Is Not Known. In possession of Martin D. Graves.
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Elvira Tribble and Jasper Martin were married at 6 PM on Dec 19, 1872 at the home of the bride's father, S Milton Tribble. The service was performed by Rev William Franklin Pearson, pastor of the Little Mountain Church in Abbeville, SC.
Source: "a handwritten entry in a small notebook in my possession of marriages performed by Rev Pearson". Contributor: Genevieve Clay (49329496)
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Donalds, May 10. - After an illness of more than a year, caused by a cancerous affection of the from Mr. B. J. Martin, one of Abbeville county's best citizens, died at his home, two miles from Donalds Saturday morning and was buried in the Baptist Cemetery here Sunday. Friends from Anderson, Abbeville, Due West and other places braved the inclement weather that they might pay this last tribute of esteem to his memory.
Mr. Martin was 65 years old and a Confederate veteran. He volunteered in 1863, and was a gallant member of Co. I, 19th Regiment. He married Miss Elvira Tribble, who died 23 years ago, leaving him with the care of six small children, all of who are a living monument to his tender Christian care. In his family he was father, mother and companion. In his community he was recognized as a safe counselor and was always first on any movement for its betterment. He was charitable and generous and gave unstintingly of his means and energy. In the councils of his church he ranked high. For 20 years he held the office of deacon and his liberal unassuring example was the cause of success of many noble enterprises in which his church was conspicuous during this time. He was a good man and will be sorely missed.
Source: An old newspaper clipping of obit found in a family MARTIN Family Bible - Publisher/Publication Is Not Known. In possession of Martin D. Graves.
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Elvira Tribble and Jasper Martin were married at 6 PM on Dec 19, 1872 at the home of the bride's father, S Milton Tribble. The service was performed by Rev William Franklin Pearson, pastor of the Little Mountain Church in Abbeville, SC.
Source: "a handwritten entry in a small notebook in my possession of marriages performed by Rev Pearson". Contributor: Genevieve Clay (49329496)
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