Chambers CO. AL             Elias Harmon Obituary
                                      
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     The following obituary is from "The LaFayette Sun" 1918:
     
     IN MEMORIAM.
     
     Mr. ELIAS HARMON, was born August 3, 1844, and died July 17, 1918.
     He was married to NANCY JACKSON November 29, 1866, and to this
     union were born five sons and three daughters. All survive him
     except one son, who died about a year ago, and his dear companion
     preceeded him several years ago. Mr. HARMON united with the
     Primitive Baptist church in August, 1889, and lived an humble,
     pious Christian life till his death. He was a Confederate soldier
     during the Civil war-a member of Company "G", 37th Alabama
     Regiment-and served his country loyally. He was a devoted husband
     and father. Children and grandchildren were devoted to him and he
     performed his duty toward them in every respect. He was an honest,
     faithful, upright citizen in all the relations of life; was very
     industrious, and labored with his hands to provide for his family
     and those dependant upon him. He was in feeble health for several
     years prior to his death and suffered much pain, but bore it all
     with Christian fortitude and died in full faith of love and hope of
     a living God.
     His place is vacant in his home where he lived so many years, and
     he is sadly missed, but we believe he is at rest, not dead, but
     gone before. His body was brought to Macedonia Church, followed by
     many relatives and friends, and, after a comforting discourse by
     Elder B. F. HOUSE, was laid to rest by the side of his wife, there
     to await the resurrection. Peace to his ashes.
     Written by request.
     (by) Mrs. INA (ABERNATHY) SMITH