William
Thomas Holcombe
born October 11, 1896. died September 4th, 1937 (contributed by Roberta Holcombe Gabor) From the Keowee Courier
Walhalla, SC - October 1920
Alexander Jafferson Dead Aged and Respected Citizen Passed Away Last Thursday contributed by Gail Pike On Thursday of last week, September 30th, at his home on Faculty Hill, Walhalla, Alexander Jafferson departed this life. Mr. Jafferson had been a great sufferer for many long months, being burdened with the infirmities of age, to which was added several months ago, the excruciating pain incident to the breaking of his hip by a fall while in his yard before his infirmities had completely incapacitated him. Mr. Jafferson was quite aged, having reached his 90th birthday last March. He was born at London , England March 31, 1830. On April 11, 1855 he was happily married to Miss Henrietta Matilda Blandford at Paddington , England . To this union nine children were born, three of whom survive him. These are Mrs. Thos. Compton of West Union, Mrs. Hollis Whitten of Anderson , and Mrs. J.T. Tribble of Walhalla. Mr. Jafferson was for a long time engaged in the Department of War of the British Empire , and at the time of his resignation and retirement from active service was chief of one of the bureaus of that department. He came to the United States in 1870 and first located near Pendleton, later moving to Townville, and still later coming to Walhalla. He had been a citizen of our town for more than 25 years. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States and took an active interest in the affairs of his adopted country, giving careful thought and consideration to the casting of his ballot in all elections from those of the municipality to the elections for State and national officials. He was a gentleman of the old school, and his entire life was upright and honorable. Though he was thoroughly American, he always took a lively interest in the affairs of the old country, and was profoundly delighted to see the stalwart young America go to the relief of the mother country in her dire need during the great war. His life companion of 63 years preceded him to the grave two years ago, Sept. 2, 1918 and since that time he had truly been bereft sorely. He was confined to his bed for several months, but was ever a patient sufferer, bearing his affliction with true Christian fortitude. He was a member of the Episcopal church of Walhalla, and by his walk and words gave an example worthy of emulation. There are many in Oconee and elsewhere who will learn with deep regret of the passing of this good man. It was our pleasure to count Alexander Jafferson among our closest personal friends, despite the wide difference in age. We esteem it a privilege to have known him and to have had opportunity to observe his daily life and walk. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, appropriate funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the deceased, Rev. Guy Frazier of Anderson , and the body was borne to the last resting place in West View cemetery, six of his grandsons acting as pallbearers. This latter fact added to the touchingly beautiful solemnity of the occasion. Alexander Jafferson Dead Aged and Respected Citizen Passed Away Last
Thursday
Walhalla, SC - October 1920 On Thursday of last week, September 30th, at his home on Faculty Hill, Walhalla, Alexander Jafferson departed this life. Mr. Jafferson had been a great sufferer for many long months, being burdened with the infirmities of age, to which was added several months ago, the excruciating pain incident to the breaking of his hip by a fall while in his yard before his infirmities had completely incapacitated him. Mr. Jafferson was quite aged, having reached his 90th birthday last March. He was born at London , England March 31, 1830. On April 11, 1855 he was happily married to Miss Henrietta Matilda Blandford at Paddington , England . To this union nine children were born, three of whom survive him. These are Mrs. Thos. Compton of West Union, Mrs. Hollis Whitten of Anderson , and Mrs. J.T. Tribble of Walhalla. Mr. Jafferson was for a long time engaged in the Department of War of the British Empire , and at the time of his resignation and retirement from active service was chief of one of the bureaus of that department. He came to the United States in 1870 and first located near Pendleton, later moving to Townville, and still later coming to Walhalla. He had been a citizen of our town for more than 25 years. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States and took an active interest in the affairs of his adopted country, giving careful thought and consideration to the casting of his ballot in all elections from those of the municipality to the elections for State and national officials. He was a gentleman of the old school, and his entire life was upright and honorable. Though he was thoroughly American, he always took a lively interest in the affairs of the old country, and was profoundly delighted to see the stalwart young America go to the relief of the mother country in her dire need during the great war. His life companion of 63 years preceded him to the grave two years ago, Sept. 2, 1918 and since that time he had truly been bereft sorely. He was confined to his bed for several months, but was ever a patient sufferer, bearing his affliction with true Christian fortitude. He was a member of the Episcopal church of Walhalla, and by his walk and words gave an example worthy of emulation. There are many in Oconee and elsewhere who will learn with deep regret of the passing of this good man. It was our pleasure to count Alexander Jafferson among our closest personal friends, despite the wide difference in age. We esteem it a privilege to have known him and to have had opportunity to observe his daily life and walk. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, appropriate funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the deceased, Rev. Guy Frazier of Anderson , and the body was borne to the last resting place in West View cemetery, six of his grandsons acting as pallbearers. This latter fact added to the touchingly beautiful solemnity of the occasion. Keowee Courier, Walhalla, SC September
1918 contributed by Gail Pike It was not generally known that Mrs. Jafferson was
seriously ill, although she had been confined to her rooms for many
months. About a week ago, however, Mrs. Jafferson was taken ill from
a recurrence of an old trouble, and her enfeebled condition due to long
suffering and confinement to the home, was such that she could not
rally. For a number of years Mrs. Jafferson had been unable to leave
her home, though she was seldom confined to her bed. Her maiden name
was Henrietta Matilda Blandford. She was a native of England ,
having been born in Wiltshire county, December 31st, 1830. On April
11, 1855, she was happily married to Alexander Jafferson, also a native of
England , and in 1870 they came to America to make their home, landing in
New York , where they remained but a few months, going from there to
Philadelphia for a brief period. From there they moved to Pendleton,
Anderson County where Mr. Jafferson purchased land, conducting farming
operations in a small way for several years. About 25 years ago they
moved to this section, residing on a farm near Walhalla for a number of
years, later moving into town and residing here continuously since.
Mrs. Jafferson was one of those rare old ladies whose very presence was
inspiring, whose conversation never lacked in interest and whose every
thought was for the welfare and comfort of those about her. A
devoted wife, loving and indulgent mother and thoughtful neighbor, her
passing will be felt with a peculiar degree of sorrow. To her aged
husband, however, the sorrow comes as an irreparable loss – a loss that
only one who feels the blow that severs the close ties of a companionship
of 63 years can know and realize.
Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by three daughters – Mrs. Lillian Compton of West Union, Mrs. Ellen A. Whitten of Anderson , and Mrs. Mabel Tribble of Walhalla. Three sisters, all living in England also survive her. To the bereaved ones the sympathy of many friends goes out in this hour of deep sorrow. Mrs. Jafferson was a consistent and devout Christian, affiliated in her native land with the Church of England and since coming to America with the Episcopal church, whose services she loved and whose teachings she obeyed. Truly a good woman has passed to her reward, and many there are who sorrow at the parting. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. E.P. Taylor conducting the services, which were attended by numerous friends of the aged couple and their relatives. The three daughters of the deceased were present as were the sons-in-law. One son and one daughter, Morgan A. Jafferson and Mrs. Wm. C. Pike, preceded her to the grave. Mr. Pike resides near Westminister and was among those who attended the services at the home and at the grave. Rev. L.M. Lyda and Rev. H.A. Whitten, the latter a grandson of the deceased, assisted in the services at the home. From the Keowee Courier,
Walhalla, SC February 1904 Our community was shocked last Monday morning at the
announcement of the death of Mr. Morgan A. Jafferson, which had occurred
at 12:55 that morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jafferson
on Faculty Hill. But few knew of his serious illness and many of his
most intimate friends were greatly surprised. His condition was not
thought to be serious until two days before his death when it became
evident that no human skill could combat the disease.
He had a great number of friends, in fact his entire acquaintance, for to know him was to be his friend. He was exceeding pleasant in both private and public affairs. He was christened in the Episcopal church and his life was exemplification of the golden rule. He was born at Epson, Surrey , England Aug. 15, 1863 and came to America with his parents when quite young and has resided near Conneross for many years. His remains were interred at Conneross church Feb. 1st 1904 after appropriate funeral services. London , England March 31, 1830. On April 11,
1855 he was happily married to Miss Henrietta Matilda Blandford at
Paddington , England . To this union nine children were born, three
of whom survive him. These are Mrs. Thos. Compton of West Union,
Mrs. Hollis Whitten of Anderson , and Mrs. J.T. Tribble of
Walhalla.
Mr. Jafferson was for a long time engaged in the Department of War of the British Empire , and at the time of his resignation and retirement from active service was chief of one of the bureaus of that department. He came to the United States in 1870 and first located near Pendleton, later moving to Townville, and still later coming to Walhalla. He had been a citizen of our town for more than 25 years. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States and took an active interest in the affairs of his adopted country, giving careful thought and consideration to the casting of his ballot in all elections from those of the municipality to the elections for State and national officials. He was a gentleman of the old school, and his entire life was upright and honorable. Though he was thoroughly American, he always took a lively interest in the affairs of the old country, and was profoundly delighted to see the stalwart young America go to the relief of the mother country in her dire need during the great war. His life companion of 63 years preceded him to the grave two years ago, Sept. 2, 1918 and since that time he had truly been bereft sorely. He was confined to his bed for several months, but was ever a patient sufferer, bearing his affliction with true Christian fortitude. He was a member of the Episcopal church of Walhalla, and by his walk and words gave an example worthy of emulation. There are many in Oconee and elsewhere who will learn with deep regret of the passing of this good man. It was our pleasure to count Alexander Jafferson among our closest personal friends, despite the wide difference in age. We esteem it a privilege to have known him and to have had opportunity to observe his daily life and walk. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, appropriate funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the deceased, Rev. Guy Frazier of Anderson , and the body was borne to the last resting place in West View cemetery, six of his grandsons acting as pallbearers. This latter fact added to the touchingly beautiful solemnity of the occasion. From the Keowee Courier, Walhalla, SC
February 1904
Death of Mr. Morgan A. Jafferson
Our community was shocked last Monday morning at the
announcement of the death of Mr. Morgan A. Jafferson, which had occurred
at 12:55 that morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jafferson
on Faculty Hill. But few knew of his serious illness and many of his
most intimate friends were greatly surprised. His condition was not
thought to be serious until two days before his death when it became
evident that no human skill could combat the disease. He had a great
number of friends, in fact his entire acquaintance, for to know him was to
be his friend. He was exceeding pleasant in both private and public
affairs.
He was christened in the Episcopal church and his life was exemplification of the golden rule. He was born at Epson, Surrey , England Aug. 15, 1863 and came to America with his parents when quite young and has resided near Conneross for many years. His remains were interred at Conneross church Feb. 1st 1904 after appropriate funeral services.
Isaac K.
Hunter died at his home, in West Union, S. C., on Friday, June
24, after a lingering illness from paralysis. His body was carried to
Newberry on Saturday morning's train for informent. Mr. Hunter came to
this county, from Newberry, several years ago and located in West Union.
He was a farmer by occupation. [Keowee courier. (Pickens Court House,
S.C.0, June 30, 1898] |
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