Wife of Robert Asa Thompson
Daughter of John Williams
The Alabama Enquirer, January 16, 1896
MRS. MARY J. THOMPSON died January 13th, 1896, at the residence of Dr. S. L. Rountree near Hartselle, with pneumonia and dropsy. She was born in Christian County, Kentucky, August 20, 1816. In early life she embraced religion and joined the M. E. Church South, and was devoted to the church whose doctrines and policy she always firmly believed and loved, but was not a sectarian or religious bigot.
She as united in marriage to Rob't Asa Thompson on September 27th, 1836, and moved with him to Morgan County, Alabama, and settled near Priceville where she lived for fifty-nine years. She belonged to a wealthy and influential family and occupied a prominent place in the social circles of the country where she lived. Her husband and his family were loved and respected by all who knew them. She had eight children, but only three of them survive her.
She brought her church letter with her from Kentucky and joined the church at Twelve Corners. From there she moved her membership to Rascom's Chapel and from there to Walnut Grove. She lived and died a consistent member of that church and from there moved her membership to the general assembly and church of the first born in Heaven.
She was a true christian; at home, in the family circle, in social life and at church. She was always consistent and correct in all her words and actions, and her daily walk was in harmony with the teachings of Christ. She was a prayerful Christian. We learn from those who knew her best that three times daily in one spot sacred to her, she knelt and made her wants and wishes known to her Heavenly Father and poured out her soul in praise and petition to Him who always hears His children's cry. She possessed an affectionate and kindly nature and a disposition as genial as the sunshine. She always had a kind word and pleasant look for all she met and this without the least guile or hypocracy. She deeply sympathized with those who were in sorrow or suffering and none were turned away without such aid as she could afford.
As a mother she was affectionate and indulgent, but firm enough in her discipline. She had 23 grandchildren, all of whom will rise up and call her blessed. As a neighbor she was obliging and had many friends. She had a warm place in her heart for every true child of God. Her home was open to the ministers of the Gospel, especially those of her own church. For fourscore years she lived with us here amid the sorrows and joys, the sunshine and shadows of life, but her life's work is done, her record is made and her works do follow her. When the last hours came, she was ready, and was anxious to go and after many hours of suffering, she died in peace........
Daughter of John Williams
The Alabama Enquirer, January 16, 1896
MRS. MARY J. THOMPSON died January 13th, 1896, at the residence of Dr. S. L. Rountree near Hartselle, with pneumonia and dropsy. She was born in Christian County, Kentucky, August 20, 1816. In early life she embraced religion and joined the M. E. Church South, and was devoted to the church whose doctrines and policy she always firmly believed and loved, but was not a sectarian or religious bigot.
She as united in marriage to Rob't Asa Thompson on September 27th, 1836, and moved with him to Morgan County, Alabama, and settled near Priceville where she lived for fifty-nine years. She belonged to a wealthy and influential family and occupied a prominent place in the social circles of the country where she lived. Her husband and his family were loved and respected by all who knew them. She had eight children, but only three of them survive her.
She brought her church letter with her from Kentucky and joined the church at Twelve Corners. From there she moved her membership to Rascom's Chapel and from there to Walnut Grove. She lived and died a consistent member of that church and from there moved her membership to the general assembly and church of the first born in Heaven.
She was a true christian; at home, in the family circle, in social life and at church. She was always consistent and correct in all her words and actions, and her daily walk was in harmony with the teachings of Christ. She was a prayerful Christian. We learn from those who knew her best that three times daily in one spot sacred to her, she knelt and made her wants and wishes known to her Heavenly Father and poured out her soul in praise and petition to Him who always hears His children's cry. She possessed an affectionate and kindly nature and a disposition as genial as the sunshine. She always had a kind word and pleasant look for all she met and this without the least guile or hypocracy. She deeply sympathized with those who were in sorrow or suffering and none were turned away without such aid as she could afford.
As a mother she was affectionate and indulgent, but firm enough in her discipline. She had 23 grandchildren, all of whom will rise up and call her blessed. As a neighbor she was obliging and had many friends. She had a warm place in her heart for every true child of God. Her home was open to the ministers of the Gospel, especially those of her own church. For fourscore years she lived with us here amid the sorrows and joys, the sunshine and shadows of life, but her life's work is done, her record is made and her works do follow her. When the last hours came, she was ready, and was anxious to go and after many hours of suffering, she died in peace........
Wife of Robert Asa Thompson
Daughter of John Williams
The Alabama Enquirer, January 16, 1896
MRS. MARY J. THOMPSON died January 13th, 1896, at the residence of Dr. S. L. Rountree near Hartselle, with pneumonia and dropsy. She was born in Christian County, Kentucky, August 20, 1816. In early life she embraced religion and joined the M. E. Church South, and was devoted to the church whose doctrines and policy she always firmly believed and loved, but was not a sectarian or religious bigot.
She as united in marriage to Rob't Asa Thompson on September 27th, 1836, and moved with him to Morgan County, Alabama, and settled near Priceville where she lived for fifty-nine years. She belonged to a wealthy and influential family and occupied a prominent place in the social circles of the country where she lived. Her husband and his family were loved and respected by all who knew them. She had eight children, but only three of them survive her.
She brought her church letter with her from Kentucky and joined the church at Twelve Corners. From there she moved her membership to Rascom's Chapel and from there to Walnut Grove. She lived and died a consistent member of that church and from there moved her membership to the general assembly and church of the first born in Heaven.
She was a true christian; at home, in the family circle, in social life and at church. She was always consistent and correct in all her words and actions, and her daily walk was in harmony with the teachings of Christ. She was a prayerful Christian. We learn from those who knew her best that three times daily in one spot sacred to her, she knelt and made her wants and wishes known to her Heavenly Father and poured out her soul in praise and petition to Him who always hears His children's cry. She possessed an affectionate and kindly nature and a disposition as genial as the sunshine. She always had a kind word and pleasant look for all she met and this without the least guile or hypocracy. She deeply sympathized with those who were in sorrow or suffering and none were turned away without such aid as she could afford.
As a mother she was affectionate and indulgent, but firm enough in her discipline. She had 23 grandchildren, all of whom will rise up and call her blessed. As a neighbor she was obliging and had many friends. She had a warm place in her heart for every true child of God. Her home was open to the ministers of the Gospel, especially those of her own church. For fourscore years she lived with us here amid the sorrows and joys, the sunshine and shadows of life, but her life's work is done, her record is made and her works do follow her. When the last hours came, she was ready, and was anxious to go and after many hours of suffering, she died in peace........
Daughter of John Williams
The Alabama Enquirer, January 16, 1896
MRS. MARY J. THOMPSON died January 13th, 1896, at the residence of Dr. S. L. Rountree near Hartselle, with pneumonia and dropsy. She was born in Christian County, Kentucky, August 20, 1816. In early life she embraced religion and joined the M. E. Church South, and was devoted to the church whose doctrines and policy she always firmly believed and loved, but was not a sectarian or religious bigot.
She as united in marriage to Rob't Asa Thompson on September 27th, 1836, and moved with him to Morgan County, Alabama, and settled near Priceville where she lived for fifty-nine years. She belonged to a wealthy and influential family and occupied a prominent place in the social circles of the country where she lived. Her husband and his family were loved and respected by all who knew them. She had eight children, but only three of them survive her.
She brought her church letter with her from Kentucky and joined the church at Twelve Corners. From there she moved her membership to Rascom's Chapel and from there to Walnut Grove. She lived and died a consistent member of that church and from there moved her membership to the general assembly and church of the first born in Heaven.
She was a true christian; at home, in the family circle, in social life and at church. She was always consistent and correct in all her words and actions, and her daily walk was in harmony with the teachings of Christ. She was a prayerful Christian. We learn from those who knew her best that three times daily in one spot sacred to her, she knelt and made her wants and wishes known to her Heavenly Father and poured out her soul in praise and petition to Him who always hears His children's cry. She possessed an affectionate and kindly nature and a disposition as genial as the sunshine. She always had a kind word and pleasant look for all she met and this without the least guile or hypocracy. She deeply sympathized with those who were in sorrow or suffering and none were turned away without such aid as she could afford.
As a mother she was affectionate and indulgent, but firm enough in her discipline. She had 23 grandchildren, all of whom will rise up and call her blessed. As a neighbor she was obliging and had many friends. She had a warm place in her heart for every true child of God. Her home was open to the ministers of the Gospel, especially those of her own church. For fourscore years she lived with us here amid the sorrows and joys, the sunshine and shadows of life, but her life's work is done, her record is made and her works do follow her. When the last hours came, she was ready, and was anxious to go and after many hours of suffering, she died in peace........
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