ELDER E. C. MAULDIN
FROM "THE GOSPEL MESSENGER" SEPTEMBER 1887. I was born January 9, 1809, in Edgefield, S. C. My father and mother, James and Mary Mauldin, for many years before their death, were Primitive Baptists.
In about my eighth year we moved to Madison County, Ala., and ten years thereafter to West Tennessee, then a sparsely settled frontier country. Up to that time my health had been good, but finally dyspepsia and rheumatism set in, which prevented me obtaining but a limited education.
In my twentieth year I was married to Eliza Biggs, daughter of Elder Asa Biggs, originally from North Carolina. Up to this time I was without hope in Christ, but from early youth I was much concerned about my condition as a sinner, which led me to plead for God's mercy; and at times, strange and mysterious sensations of mind and body seized upon me, and for several hours some marvelous changes—when all of a sudden the burden of sin and guilt that had been so heavy upon me was removed, and I began to praise the Lord, and felt a desire to appreciate my great deliverance. Company having come in I rose from my bed and requested some old colored people to be called in and I would tell them what great things the Lord had done for me; and if I ever was enabled to appreciate and tell the beauty, excellence and glory of God's grace, predestination, election and eternal redemption of all God's chosen people, it was on that memorable night. After giving full vent to my feelings I retired to bed and had the most pleasant night I had ever before experienced.
In 1845 my father-in-law, Elder A. Biggs, and his son, B. F. Biggs, went as messengers to San Jacinto Association, Texas, and as I wished to see the western country and enjoy religious company, I went with them. On returning home, I was greatly rejoiced to hear my wife tell of a precious Saviour to her manifested in my absence. In March 1846, she was received into church fellowship among Primitive Baptists, and baptized by Elder John Roberts. This circumstance, together with a feeling similar to that expressed by the apostle in 2 Cor. xii, when he speaks of being "caught up," had a powerful effect upon me, and the next church meeting I also was received and baptized by Elder A. Biggs. Since that time we have moved about considerably, and in 1853 I was officially authorized to preach in the bounds of the church, and in 1858 set apart by ordination, Elder James Johnson and Deacon John Miller officiating.
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Elder Elihu C. Mauldin was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina Jan. 9, 1809. (The marker at his grave in the Center Point Cemetery gave his birth date as 9 May 1809.) At the age of twelve years removed with his father to Alabama and a few years later to Haywood Co., Tenn. where he was married to Eliza Biggs. He came to Texas in 1841, settling in Shelby Co. Afterwards lived in the counties of LaVaca, Caldwell, Williamson, Comanche and lastly in Kerr, where he resided two years and a half with his son, Dr. John Mauldin. He professed religion about the year 45 and shortly afterward united with the Primitive Baptist Church and was baptised by Elder A. Biggs. In 1852 he was licensed to preach and in 1858 was ordained by order of Zion Church, Williamson Co., Tex., Elder James Johnson and Deacon John Miller officiating. For many years he was engaged in the practice of medicine and only retired when age and infirmity compelled him to do so. Dr. Mauldin was a firm believer in the doctrine and simple polity of his church and was able and zealous in defending and promulgating them, but nevertheless he had a warm place in his heart for all true lovers of Christ. Believing as he did that salvation was of God alone, of course he did not regard membership in any particular church as essential thereto, yet he shared with his Primitive brethren the profound regret that all of God's people could not see eye to eye. Such was his genial and generous nature that he made many and staunch friends among nearly all classes of people. There was about his bearing a dignity, simplicity and refinement that commanded love, respect, and admiration of his fellowmen, where he was known.
While differing from him on many points of doctrine, the writer was drawn toward him the more he was permitted to enjoy his society.
Having been for many years a victim of brights disease, the last few months of his life were full of suffering, the paroxysms sometimes convulsing his entire frame and extorting the most pitable cries, yet amid it all God's hand was recognized, and his constant prayer was for a spirit of resignation to the divine will.
On the night of October 22, 1893, at the hour of 9 o'clock, death kindly came to his release. He died as peacefully as the weary toiler sinks to his nightly slumbers. Around his bed, with weeping eyes stood his aged companion, his son John with his wife and children, together with a number of sympathizing friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder Kincaid of the Center Point Church, assisted by Dr. Buchanan of the Missionary Baptist Church and the writer; all of whom paid affectionate tribute to the memory of our venerable father in Christ, and commended the virtues as worthy of imitation. The large concourse of people who witnessed the obsequies was evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. Freed from pain and toil our honored and beloved friend rests in the Center Point Cemetery, awaiting the resurrection of the just.
FROM "THE GOSPEL MESSENGER" SEPTEMBER 1887. I was born January 9, 1809, in Edgefield, S. C. My father and mother, James and Mary Mauldin, for many years before their death, were Primitive Baptists.
In about my eighth year we moved to Madison County, Ala., and ten years thereafter to West Tennessee, then a sparsely settled frontier country. Up to that time my health had been good, but finally dyspepsia and rheumatism set in, which prevented me obtaining but a limited education.
In my twentieth year I was married to Eliza Biggs, daughter of Elder Asa Biggs, originally from North Carolina. Up to this time I was without hope in Christ, but from early youth I was much concerned about my condition as a sinner, which led me to plead for God's mercy; and at times, strange and mysterious sensations of mind and body seized upon me, and for several hours some marvelous changes—when all of a sudden the burden of sin and guilt that had been so heavy upon me was removed, and I began to praise the Lord, and felt a desire to appreciate my great deliverance. Company having come in I rose from my bed and requested some old colored people to be called in and I would tell them what great things the Lord had done for me; and if I ever was enabled to appreciate and tell the beauty, excellence and glory of God's grace, predestination, election and eternal redemption of all God's chosen people, it was on that memorable night. After giving full vent to my feelings I retired to bed and had the most pleasant night I had ever before experienced.
In 1845 my father-in-law, Elder A. Biggs, and his son, B. F. Biggs, went as messengers to San Jacinto Association, Texas, and as I wished to see the western country and enjoy religious company, I went with them. On returning home, I was greatly rejoiced to hear my wife tell of a precious Saviour to her manifested in my absence. In March 1846, she was received into church fellowship among Primitive Baptists, and baptized by Elder John Roberts. This circumstance, together with a feeling similar to that expressed by the apostle in 2 Cor. xii, when he speaks of being "caught up," had a powerful effect upon me, and the next church meeting I also was received and baptized by Elder A. Biggs. Since that time we have moved about considerably, and in 1853 I was officially authorized to preach in the bounds of the church, and in 1858 set apart by ordination, Elder James Johnson and Deacon John Miller officiating.
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Obituary -
Elder Elihu C. Mauldin was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina Jan. 9, 1809. (The marker at his grave in the Center Point Cemetery gave his birth date as 9 May 1809.) At the age of twelve years removed with his father to Alabama and a few years later to Haywood Co., Tenn. where he was married to Eliza Biggs. He came to Texas in 1841, settling in Shelby Co. Afterwards lived in the counties of LaVaca, Caldwell, Williamson, Comanche and lastly in Kerr, where he resided two years and a half with his son, Dr. John Mauldin. He professed religion about the year 45 and shortly afterward united with the Primitive Baptist Church and was baptised by Elder A. Biggs. In 1852 he was licensed to preach and in 1858 was ordained by order of Zion Church, Williamson Co., Tex., Elder James Johnson and Deacon John Miller officiating. For many years he was engaged in the practice of medicine and only retired when age and infirmity compelled him to do so. Dr. Mauldin was a firm believer in the doctrine and simple polity of his church and was able and zealous in defending and promulgating them, but nevertheless he had a warm place in his heart for all true lovers of Christ. Believing as he did that salvation was of God alone, of course he did not regard membership in any particular church as essential thereto, yet he shared with his Primitive brethren the profound regret that all of God's people could not see eye to eye. Such was his genial and generous nature that he made many and staunch friends among nearly all classes of people. There was about his bearing a dignity, simplicity and refinement that commanded love, respect, and admiration of his fellowmen, where he was known.
While differing from him on many points of doctrine, the writer was drawn toward him the more he was permitted to enjoy his society.
Having been for many years a victim of brights disease, the last few months of his life were full of suffering, the paroxysms sometimes convulsing his entire frame and extorting the most pitable cries, yet amid it all God's hand was recognized, and his constant prayer was for a spirit of resignation to the divine will.
On the night of October 22, 1893, at the hour of 9 o'clock, death kindly came to his release. He died as peacefully as the weary toiler sinks to his nightly slumbers. Around his bed, with weeping eyes stood his aged companion, his son John with his wife and children, together with a number of sympathizing friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder Kincaid of the Center Point Church, assisted by Dr. Buchanan of the Missionary Baptist Church and the writer; all of whom paid affectionate tribute to the memory of our venerable father in Christ, and commended the virtues as worthy of imitation. The large concourse of people who witnessed the obsequies was evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. Freed from pain and toil our honored and beloved friend rests in the Center Point Cemetery, awaiting the resurrection of the just.
ELDER E. C. MAULDIN
FROM "THE GOSPEL MESSENGER" SEPTEMBER 1887. I was born January 9, 1809, in Edgefield, S. C. My father and mother, James and Mary Mauldin, for many years before their death, were Primitive Baptists.
In about my eighth year we moved to Madison County, Ala., and ten years thereafter to West Tennessee, then a sparsely settled frontier country. Up to that time my health had been good, but finally dyspepsia and rheumatism set in, which prevented me obtaining but a limited education.
In my twentieth year I was married to Eliza Biggs, daughter of Elder Asa Biggs, originally from North Carolina. Up to this time I was without hope in Christ, but from early youth I was much concerned about my condition as a sinner, which led me to plead for God's mercy; and at times, strange and mysterious sensations of mind and body seized upon me, and for several hours some marvelous changes—when all of a sudden the burden of sin and guilt that had been so heavy upon me was removed, and I began to praise the Lord, and felt a desire to appreciate my great deliverance. Company having come in I rose from my bed and requested some old colored people to be called in and I would tell them what great things the Lord had done for me; and if I ever was enabled to appreciate and tell the beauty, excellence and glory of God's grace, predestination, election and eternal redemption of all God's chosen people, it was on that memorable night. After giving full vent to my feelings I retired to bed and had the most pleasant night I had ever before experienced.
In 1845 my father-in-law, Elder A. Biggs, and his son, B. F. Biggs, went as messengers to San Jacinto Association, Texas, and as I wished to see the western country and enjoy religious company, I went with them. On returning home, I was greatly rejoiced to hear my wife tell of a precious Saviour to her manifested in my absence. In March 1846, she was received into church fellowship among Primitive Baptists, and baptized by Elder John Roberts. This circumstance, together with a feeling similar to that expressed by the apostle in 2 Cor. xii, when he speaks of being "caught up," had a powerful effect upon me, and the next church meeting I also was received and baptized by Elder A. Biggs. Since that time we have moved about considerably, and in 1853 I was officially authorized to preach in the bounds of the church, and in 1858 set apart by ordination, Elder James Johnson and Deacon John Miller officiating.
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Obituary -
Elder Elihu C. Mauldin was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina Jan. 9, 1809. (The marker at his grave in the Center Point Cemetery gave his birth date as 9 May 1809.) At the age of twelve years removed with his father to Alabama and a few years later to Haywood Co., Tenn. where he was married to Eliza Biggs. He came to Texas in 1841, settling in Shelby Co. Afterwards lived in the counties of LaVaca, Caldwell, Williamson, Comanche and lastly in Kerr, where he resided two years and a half with his son, Dr. John Mauldin. He professed religion about the year 45 and shortly afterward united with the Primitive Baptist Church and was baptised by Elder A. Biggs. In 1852 he was licensed to preach and in 1858 was ordained by order of Zion Church, Williamson Co., Tex., Elder James Johnson and Deacon John Miller officiating. For many years he was engaged in the practice of medicine and only retired when age and infirmity compelled him to do so. Dr. Mauldin was a firm believer in the doctrine and simple polity of his church and was able and zealous in defending and promulgating them, but nevertheless he had a warm place in his heart for all true lovers of Christ. Believing as he did that salvation was of God alone, of course he did not regard membership in any particular church as essential thereto, yet he shared with his Primitive brethren the profound regret that all of God's people could not see eye to eye. Such was his genial and generous nature that he made many and staunch friends among nearly all classes of people. There was about his bearing a dignity, simplicity and refinement that commanded love, respect, and admiration of his fellowmen, where he was known.
While differing from him on many points of doctrine, the writer was drawn toward him the more he was permitted to enjoy his society.
Having been for many years a victim of brights disease, the last few months of his life were full of suffering, the paroxysms sometimes convulsing his entire frame and extorting the most pitable cries, yet amid it all God's hand was recognized, and his constant prayer was for a spirit of resignation to the divine will.
On the night of October 22, 1893, at the hour of 9 o'clock, death kindly came to his release. He died as peacefully as the weary toiler sinks to his nightly slumbers. Around his bed, with weeping eyes stood his aged companion, his son John with his wife and children, together with a number of sympathizing friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder Kincaid of the Center Point Church, assisted by Dr. Buchanan of the Missionary Baptist Church and the writer; all of whom paid affectionate tribute to the memory of our venerable father in Christ, and commended the virtues as worthy of imitation. The large concourse of people who witnessed the obsequies was evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. Freed from pain and toil our honored and beloved friend rests in the Center Point Cemetery, awaiting the resurrection of the just.
FROM "THE GOSPEL MESSENGER" SEPTEMBER 1887. I was born January 9, 1809, in Edgefield, S. C. My father and mother, James and Mary Mauldin, for many years before their death, were Primitive Baptists.
In about my eighth year we moved to Madison County, Ala., and ten years thereafter to West Tennessee, then a sparsely settled frontier country. Up to that time my health had been good, but finally dyspepsia and rheumatism set in, which prevented me obtaining but a limited education.
In my twentieth year I was married to Eliza Biggs, daughter of Elder Asa Biggs, originally from North Carolina. Up to this time I was without hope in Christ, but from early youth I was much concerned about my condition as a sinner, which led me to plead for God's mercy; and at times, strange and mysterious sensations of mind and body seized upon me, and for several hours some marvelous changes—when all of a sudden the burden of sin and guilt that had been so heavy upon me was removed, and I began to praise the Lord, and felt a desire to appreciate my great deliverance. Company having come in I rose from my bed and requested some old colored people to be called in and I would tell them what great things the Lord had done for me; and if I ever was enabled to appreciate and tell the beauty, excellence and glory of God's grace, predestination, election and eternal redemption of all God's chosen people, it was on that memorable night. After giving full vent to my feelings I retired to bed and had the most pleasant night I had ever before experienced.
In 1845 my father-in-law, Elder A. Biggs, and his son, B. F. Biggs, went as messengers to San Jacinto Association, Texas, and as I wished to see the western country and enjoy religious company, I went with them. On returning home, I was greatly rejoiced to hear my wife tell of a precious Saviour to her manifested in my absence. In March 1846, she was received into church fellowship among Primitive Baptists, and baptized by Elder John Roberts. This circumstance, together with a feeling similar to that expressed by the apostle in 2 Cor. xii, when he speaks of being "caught up," had a powerful effect upon me, and the next church meeting I also was received and baptized by Elder A. Biggs. Since that time we have moved about considerably, and in 1853 I was officially authorized to preach in the bounds of the church, and in 1858 set apart by ordination, Elder James Johnson and Deacon John Miller officiating.
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Obituary -
Elder Elihu C. Mauldin was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina Jan. 9, 1809. (The marker at his grave in the Center Point Cemetery gave his birth date as 9 May 1809.) At the age of twelve years removed with his father to Alabama and a few years later to Haywood Co., Tenn. where he was married to Eliza Biggs. He came to Texas in 1841, settling in Shelby Co. Afterwards lived in the counties of LaVaca, Caldwell, Williamson, Comanche and lastly in Kerr, where he resided two years and a half with his son, Dr. John Mauldin. He professed religion about the year 45 and shortly afterward united with the Primitive Baptist Church and was baptised by Elder A. Biggs. In 1852 he was licensed to preach and in 1858 was ordained by order of Zion Church, Williamson Co., Tex., Elder James Johnson and Deacon John Miller officiating. For many years he was engaged in the practice of medicine and only retired when age and infirmity compelled him to do so. Dr. Mauldin was a firm believer in the doctrine and simple polity of his church and was able and zealous in defending and promulgating them, but nevertheless he had a warm place in his heart for all true lovers of Christ. Believing as he did that salvation was of God alone, of course he did not regard membership in any particular church as essential thereto, yet he shared with his Primitive brethren the profound regret that all of God's people could not see eye to eye. Such was his genial and generous nature that he made many and staunch friends among nearly all classes of people. There was about his bearing a dignity, simplicity and refinement that commanded love, respect, and admiration of his fellowmen, where he was known.
While differing from him on many points of doctrine, the writer was drawn toward him the more he was permitted to enjoy his society.
Having been for many years a victim of brights disease, the last few months of his life were full of suffering, the paroxysms sometimes convulsing his entire frame and extorting the most pitable cries, yet amid it all God's hand was recognized, and his constant prayer was for a spirit of resignation to the divine will.
On the night of October 22, 1893, at the hour of 9 o'clock, death kindly came to his release. He died as peacefully as the weary toiler sinks to his nightly slumbers. Around his bed, with weeping eyes stood his aged companion, his son John with his wife and children, together with a number of sympathizing friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder Kincaid of the Center Point Church, assisted by Dr. Buchanan of the Missionary Baptist Church and the writer; all of whom paid affectionate tribute to the memory of our venerable father in Christ, and commended the virtues as worthy of imitation. The large concourse of people who witnessed the obsequies was evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. Freed from pain and toil our honored and beloved friend rests in the Center Point Cemetery, awaiting the resurrection of the just.
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