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| A.M. Denny | R.F.D. 1, Pinnacle, N.C. |
| C.B. Denny | R.F.D. 1, Pinnacle, N.C. |
| Gabriel Denny | R.F.D. 1, Pinnacle, N.C. |
| W.M. Stone | R.F.D. 2, Pinnacle, N.C. |
| H.D. Mickey | R.F.D. 2, Pinnacle, N.C. |
| G.O. Dey | Pilot Mountain, N.C. |
| H.Cain | R.F.D. 2, Pilot Mtn., N.C. |
| J.A.Ashburn | R.F.D. 1, Pilot Mtn., N.C. |
| W.H. Atkinson | Ararat, N.C. |
| M.G. Harbour | R.F.D.1, Rockford, N.C. |
| J.D. Draughn | R.F.D. 1, Mt.Airy, N.C. |
| J.M. Royal | Roaring Gap, N.C. |
| J.H. Moran | Dan River, N.C. |
| J.L. Pyrtle | Big Creek, N.C. |
| O.J.Denny | Greensboro, N.C. |
| C.F.Denny | Greensboro, N.C. |
| F.P.Stone | R.F.D., Francisco, N.C. |
Charlie Stone
George Denny
J.W. Creed
C. Lundy
Wm. J. Key
ELDER T.J. LAWSON
Was born January 10, 1822 and died January 20, 1904. His age ws 82 years and 10 days. He was born out of lawful wedlock, and his mother being poor in earthly store, he was taken and raised by one Mr. Thomas Bryan. We suppose Mr. Bryan was very kind to him, for the writer has often heard him speak as if in loving remembrance of "uncle Tommy".
At the time the little Lawson boy was being raised, education had not gained such a degree of prominence as at the present and he only learned to read and write.
He joined the church at Franklin on the first Saturday in May, 1858. He was ordained to the office of deacon in May, 1859; and ordained to the work of the minstry January, 1863. He served in the ministry after his ordination about forty-one years and was a very able and gifted preacher. He but seldom traveled to any great distance from home, but preached mostly in his immediate section, where he lived. He could command a larger congregation than any other preacher in the Fisher's River Assocaition.
He never accumulated any great property; but his honest, humble manner of deportment, and his uncompromising faithfulness to his trust, gave to him the confidence of worthiness among the very highest order of men and gave to him the utmost confidence of those who entertained a contrary opinion.
He manifested three distinct talents-preacher, teacher, pastor. And the churches generally prospered where he attended.
By order of the Association. A.M. Denny
DEACON WILEY RIGGS
Was born July 28, 1833 and died April 25, 1904 making his stay on earth 70 years, 8 months, and 27 days.
In early life he married Miss Julie Haymore. Seven children, five sons and two daughters were the fruits of this union.
He joined the Primitive Baptist church at Fisher's River meetinghouse and was baptized by the writer of this notice the second Sunday in October, 1891. Soon after his baptism, he was ordained to the office of deacon, which office he faithfully filled till death.
Brother Riggs was a good citizen. He has finished his course in this life and is much missed by the church; but while the church has lost a faithful deacon, the wife and children a kind husband and father, let us take courage in the happy thought that, ere long, we hope to meet Brother Riggs on the sunny banks of glory, where no farewell tears are shed.
M.G. Harbour
DEACON JOHN M. VAUGHN
Was born March 20, 1854 and died February 22, 1904 making his stay on earth 49 years, ll months and 2 days.
In early life he was married to Miss Dianah Holyfield who was to him a kind and faithful companion. Three children were the fruits of this union. Once preceeded him to the glory land. The other two yet survive. His wife, his children, and the church are left to mourn their great loss.
He joined the arm of the Ararat church at Hogan's Creek sometime before the church at Hogan's Creek was constituted; and , at the organization of the church at Hogan's Creek, was elected and ordained as one of it's deacons, which office he filled in faithfulness. At the time of his death, and for sometime previous, he was also filling the office of church clerk.
He, by honest industry, made a comfortable living; and was sound int he faith and much devoted to the church. Space fails to give him full justice; but he has finished his course well and made many footprints in the sands of time that will never be forgotten in our day.
He was afflicted for a considerable time before his death, but bore his afflictions with much patience. His death was caused by consumption.
We extend our sympathy to Sister Vaughn and children, and though seperated, it cannot last long, for the same power that called him home, will also call us home whre we hope to meet Bro. Vaughn and where will be no more parting.
M.G. Harbour
