ADAMS

“William G. Adams died, at his family residence near Jessup, Aug. 6, 1896, dying as he had lived, a quiet, consistent Christian. He was born near where he spent his life Sept. 13, 1842, hence was 53 years and 10 months and 23 days old when he died. He was married to Mrs. America Barnes Jessup in 1867. To them were born 5 children, three of which survive him.  He was converted in 1861 and united with the Friendly Grove Baptist church in 1871 since which time he has been a faithful and devoted worker in the vineyard of his blessed Master, "Always abounding in the work of the Lord." He was ordained deacon in 1881 and was a faithful Sunday school teacher for many years. It is truly said, "The path of the just shines brighter and brighter until the perfect day." We must say, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." His life has ever been can exemplary one of which none can speak but, in praise.  He leaves an affectionate wife, two daughters, one son and a host of relatives and friends to mourn for him with that blessed assurance that he is safe in the arms of Jesus. He loved his five step daughters with as great a love as he loved his own children, always greeting them with the same fatherly love and ever as thoughtful of them as of his own dear children. He met death calmly and with an unfaltering trust in God.   In his death the church loses one of her brightest lights and his bereaved wife a devoted husband, his children an affectionate father, and the community a true and kind neighbor and friend. He enjoyed a large acquaintance and was universally loved and respected by all. Appropriate resolutions were passed by the Friendly Grove Sabbath school.”  -  Rockville Republican, September 16, 1896

ALLEN

Judge James Allen, of Olney, Ill., was called to Rockville on Saturday last by the death of his brother, Rev. W. Y. Allen. – Rockville Republican, February 18, 1885

ATKINSON

Died – on the 5 inst., at his residence Mr. Jonathan Atkinson, a well-known and highly respected citizen of this township.  - Rockville Republican, June 14, 1876