Greene-Lenoir County, NC - Mewborn Primitive Baptist Church Obituaries

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MEWBORN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH OBITUARIES

This church is located in Jason, Greene Co right on the Lenoir Co line. These obits were
abstracted by the late Ima Mewborn from the original records and are mostly members of the
extended Mewborn/Hardy family.

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OBITUARY OF LEMUEL MEWBORN HARDY
In memory of Brother Hardy: He was born in Greene County, NC March 17th, 1822. He was
the son of Lemuel Hardy and Patsy, his wife, whose maiden name was Mewborn. The dec'd
grandfathers and mothers were Lemuel Hardy and Mary, whose maiden name was Sutton and
Parrott Mewborn and Lydia, his wife, whose maiden name was Hardy. Lemuel M Hardy was
brother to Benj. G Hardy. Lemuel M. Hardy joined the church at Bear Creek and remained there
until March 1854. Then for conveniency he and his wife took letters of dismission and joined
the church at Mewborn's Meeting House. He was chosen Deacon March, 1854 which place he
filled to the satisfaction of the church to the time of his death which took place April 13th, 1863.
He left a widow and five children and relatives, friends and the church to mourn their loss. Why
should we mourn those that are gone and are prepared to go, for 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. (Copied from Mewborn Church Books, Book 1, Page 76)

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MARY MEWBORN HARDY
Mary Mewborn, the third daughter and fifth child of Parrott Mewborn II and Mary Aldridge
was born March 11, 1832, the same day as her grandfather, was born. She grew up with her
brothers and sisters to be medium size, weighing about 115 to 120 pounds, and was united in
marriage on the 23rd. day of March to her cousin, Benjamin George Hardy, and was blessed with
a reasonable portion of this world's goods by heirship. They lived happily together upon their
farm until just before the breaking out of the Civil War. They then sold their farm with the
expectation of investing the proceeds into another farm, but they failed in making the purchase
and invested the money in Confederate States bonds and lost all. She with her husband
professed a hope in the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and were received as members of the
church at Mewborn's Meeting House on Saturday before the third Sunday in August, 1852, and
were baptised by her father, who was pastor of the church. She remained a faithful member,
always filling her seat if not providentially prevented, until called to go home to be with her
Redeemer which took place on the 19th day of April 1864. She left six children, three sons and
three daughters, namely: Mary Mewborn Hardy married Jesse Leonidas Mewborn, Benjamin
George Hardy Jr. married Mary E. Simpkins, Nancy Lemuel Hardy married Elder John Riley
Rowe, Lydia Unity Hardy married Sam Ferrell, Drewry Hardy married Salome Gaskin (1st.),
married a widow, Nancy Jones (2nd.) whose maiden name was Aldridge, married Mary Bennett
(3rd.) whose maiden name was Gaton, Levi married Rosemond Jones, there is now one daughter
and two sons. Mary, Drewry, Levi, Benjamin, and Nancy were Primitive Baptist, except Drewry
who is a Methodist Episcopal. The others made no profession.
From Mewborn family book kept by L. J. H. Mewborn

Obituary of MARY HARDY
She was the daughter of Elder Parrott Mewborn and Mary, his wife. She was born in Greene
County, North Carolina on the 11th day of March 1832 and was married to Benjamin G. Hardy
1852. In the same year 1852 she and her husband were received members of the church at
Mewborn Meeting House and were baptized by Elder Parrott Mewborn. She was a faithful
member and a firm believer in Christ up to the time of her death which took place in the year
April 19, 1864. She left a husband and six children, mother and father, brothers and sisters,
relations and friends. We are told she died happy therefore we should not mourn for those who
have gone to rest.
Copied from Mewborn Church Books, Book 1, Page 72.

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OBIT - BARBARA ANN FIELDS MEWBORN
1854 - 1938
On the fourth Sunday morning, July 24, 1938, about sunrise, God saw fit to take from our
midst and from this world with its earthly cares our Mother, who believes, taught, and often
quoted the beautiful words of Job "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." Blessed be the
name of the Lord." She was born May 8th, 1854, making her stay on earth 84 years, two
months, and eleven days. She and her husband, John Moses Mewborn were married on the 21st
day of January, 1874. Father preceded her to the grave nearly thirty eight years. He died on the
28th of August, 1900. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom survive at the time
of her death. There were forty six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She united
with the church at Mewborn's, Greene County, NC and was baptized by Elder Shadrack Pate.
Mewborn's Church at this time did not have a pastor. I have heard my Mother say that she went
to Nahunta church in Wayne County, NC the following Sunday morning where Elder Pate was
serving as pastor, that it was a very cold day, the ice being nearly an inch thick on the swollen
stream at the old church where she was baptized. In offering herself to the church for
membership, we were told that she related a beautiful experience, giving God all the glory for the
hope of her salvation, and the many mercies bestowed on her all of her life. Truly she was a
faithful member all her days, and was one of the most active members at the time of her death,
particulalrly in sharing or doing her part in a financial way. Oftentimes she would assist the
poorer members in a financial way. A few months before she died and the last time she attended
services at the church, she very actively would turn to the hymns as they are given and her voice
could be heard beautifully and distinctly. Her greatest pleasure was attending her church duties,
and while she was busy all of her life in caring for her family, and many other duties, she always
found time to attend church meetings. I don't know of a time when she missed one unless she
was providentially hindered. A young man made the statement shortly before her death that not
only was she interested but she wanted everyone else to be interested. In her deep trials she
would take time often to pray. She would take her troubles to God and her faith was
unwavering. She lived most of her last years with her daughters, who were faithful in doing
what they could for her. Mother knew her faults and thoroughly understood her weaknesses, and
often mourned on account of them, yet I find myself at a loss in trying to describe the many and
beautiful traits and characteristics which composed her noble life. Father said in his lifetime and
I still say that the only fair description of her life is found in Proverbs 31:10 - 31.
Her body was taken to the old church where many friends and relatives and even people I had
never seen or met before assembled. Elder W. B. Kearney, her pastor, and Elder J. B. Roberts
conducted the funeral. A number of her favorite hymns were sung. Afterwards her body was
taken to Mewborn's cemetery, near the church, to await the resurrection morn when we believe
she will be satisfied when awakened in his likeness.
Written by her son: Elder Joshua Eugene Mewborn
From Mewborn Church Records

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OBIT - JOHN MOSES MEWBORN
1854 - 1900
John Moses Mewborn was the oldest son of Joshua Mewborn and Winifred Mewborn. He was
born on the 25th day of July, 1854. While in his childhood and boyhood days he possessed a
remarkable discriminating power and all through life he had an inquiring mind. Wanting to
know why a thing was so, and would try to analyze a subject in its various ways, and apply it at
different points to see if some other plan or point would not be best. He was a great lover of
domestic fowls and animals and attended strictly to these. He was a good provider and farmer,
making his own supplies at home and provided well for the necessities of his family, was a good,
kind, and obligating neighbor, ever willing to assist the destitute and needy, never too busy to
visit the sick and administer to their wants. He was united in marriage to Miss Barbara Ann
Fields on the 21st day of January 1874, and of this happy union there were born unto them ten
children: four boys and six girls. All survived him, they all being healthy, normal, and of a quick
mind. He united with the church on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in December, 1881 and was
baptized next day by Elder I. J. Taylor. He ever adorned his profession with a well ordered walk,
ever ready to obey the wishes and needs of the church. If a visiting brother was to be met, or
carried, his services were at the command of the church. He was set apart and ordained as a
deacon the 2nd Sunday in June, 1886. Elders L. H. Hardy, T. B. Lancaster, & J. W. Gardner
being the Presbytery, which office he filled with credit to himself, and satisfaction to the church.
Brethern I feel that it requires the pen of a ready writer to tell the merit and the great service he
was to the church and to the community. We can truly say that he was a servant in the house of
the Lord and that he has filled his stewardship, and has gone home to enjoy the inheritance
reserved for the children of God. We feel while we mourn and look at the vacant seat he so
readily and ably filled, that he is now enjoying the sweet blessed call of our Savior where he
says, "Come, ye blest of my Father and enjoy the place prepared for you." Our brother leaves
behind to mourn a beloved wife, ten children, one son-in-law, and one grandchild, an aged father
and mother, one brother, and one sister, with numerous other relatives and friends and the
church. He passed over the river of death in the triump of the faith of the blessed Jesus on the
28th day of August, 1900, in his 47th year and was laid to rest the next day in the family burying
ground. A large crowd of sorrowing friends attending. His sickness of of the heart and he
suffered for several months but was not confined in the house continually. We would implore
this dear wife, we would persuade the dear lovely children not to mourn or grieve for him for he
has passed over. He having his passport, (which was faithfulness) stamped, sealed, and
coutersigned with the blood of Jesus, but follow in his footprints and examples set by him, ever
putting your trust in Jesus. May your passports be like precious faith, that you may meet Him in
that mansion above, where parting, and sadness, and sorrow, will be ever done away and there
will be one eternal bliss of happiness and praises to a triumphant and holy Redeemer. Let the
Lord be praised forever, Amen.
Read, approved and ordered to be recorded on order of the church in conference on Saturday
before the 2nd Sunday in December, 1900.
Elder T. B. Lancaster - Moderator
L. J. H. Mewborn - Clerk
From Mewborn Church Records

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Obituary of JOHN RICHARD MEWBORN
John Richard Mewborn, the oldest son of Elder D. A. Mewborn and Penninah A. Mewborn,
was born in Greene County, N. C., on April 4, 1868, and died on Nov. 10, 1945, at the age of 77
years.
He lived in Greene County all of his life except for a few years in his boyhood days during
which he lived in Carteret County. He married Emma Taylor on Nov. 23, 1892, and unto this
union were born twelve children. Five sons and three daughters are now living. He and his wife
were baptized on Saturday P. M. before the second Sunday in Sept. 1940, his wife having joined
at the close of service and he joined at the water's edge as we started the baptizing. Both
attended church regularly for several years before baptism and they never missed a meeting
thereafter unless providentially hindered. She was an humble and gentle personage and his faith
and practice was equal to the best; yet, he felt and so expressed himself as being one of the least.
He was a good farmer and merchant and served on the Board of County Commissioners for a
number of years. He provided well for his household and his friends and neighbors praised him
in the highest of terms. He was afflicted in his last days. His good wife stayed by him by day
and by night, and with the help of the children all was done for him that loving hands could do.
He desired to be buried in the south section of the church yard and after appropriate service in
the church by Elders E. L. Cobb, J. B. Roberts and the writer, his body was placed in a white
marble vault and covered with many beautiful flowers brought by his friends and neighbors and
brethren. Elder W. B. Kearney made the closing remarks at the grave while a great throng of
people stood with the family in silence, many of whom believe his body will be raised, changed
and fashioned like unto the body of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

J. E. Mewborn
Copied from Mewborn Church Books

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There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States,
edited by R. H. Pittman - p 175

OBIT - Obituary of ELDER PARROTT MEWBORN
He was the son of Elder Parrott and Mary Mewborn. He was born August 21st, 1834. He
suffered a great deal from afflictions when a child. He had three spells of dropsey, one while a
child, one during the late war, one about four years ago; also the heart disease. He was twice
married, first time to Miss Lany Hardy in the fall of 1865. She bore him six children, four sons
and two daughters. His first wife died in June 1876. He was again married to Miss Winnie
(Billy) Hardy, sister to his first wife, who bore him one child, a daughter. Both of his wives and
two sons preceded him to the grave. He died on Friday 15th of April 1881. This Friday is called
Good Friday, a part of the Christian Church in memory of the sufferings and death of Jesus
Christ. He was like the rest of Adam's race, a sinnerly nature and by practice it pleased the Lord
to open his blind eyes and cause him to see himself a sinner. He had a deep conviction and a
plain deliverance. He joined the church on Saturday before the second Sunday in July 1868 and
was baptised by Elder T. W. Wells. After a little while he had impressions to speak in public in
the way of preaching. He made his impressions known to the church. The church granted him the
privilege of exercising his gift on Saturday before the second Sunday in June. After the church
heard him and other churches heard him and approved of him, the church called for his
ordination which took place the second Sunday in Sept. 1873 at the July meeting. The church
called on him to take the pastoral care but he did not accept. In March 1875 the church called on
him again and he accepted the call. His manner of preaching was plain and experimental
showing the difference between the law and the gospel works and grace. He desired to know his
master's will and grace to perform it. His sufferings were great in his last illness. He was heard
to say several times that he was not afraid to be dead but he dreaded death, that is, the sting of
death. He had a hope in Christ beyound the grave and Christ was his only hope. He said his
troubles would all end in this world. I cannot express my feelings any better than the 642 hymn
has.
Mewborn Church Records - Book 1, pages 101 - 102
Also found in ZION'S LANDMARK - 15 January 1882 - page 40. Written by D. A. Mewborn

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OBIT - GEORGE MEWBORN
George Mewborn was the son of Elder Parrott Mewborn II and Mary Mewborn, whose maiden
name was Aldridge, daughter of Drewry Aldridge and Edith Aldridge, whose maiden name was
Hardy, daughter of Lemuel and Mary Hardy, whose maiden name was Sutton; these two were
members of the Methodist Church. Drewry Aldridge, grandfather of the deceased, was the son
of Drewry Aldridge and Mary Barrington.
Parrott Mewborn, father of the deceased, was the son of Parrott and Lydia Mewborn, whose
maiden name was Hardy, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Hardy, whose maiden name was
Howell. Said Benjamin and Nancy Hardy were both members of the Primitive Baptist Church
and held their membership with the church at Bear Creek, Lenoir County, to the time of their
death. The said Parrott and Lydia Mewborn, grand-parents to the deceased, were Primitive
Baptists, and held their membership at the said Bear Creek Church, and the said Deacon Parrott
Mewborn was the son of George and Mary Mewborn, whose maiden name was Parrott; and the
said George Mewborn's father came from England. His given name was Thomas and his wife's
Eleanor.
George Mewborn, in memory of whom this is written, was born Dec. 26, 1824. He was a fine
promising child, and in boyhood he was healthy, active, industrious, and ingenious, quick of
comprehension and possessed great business and mercantile gifts; a good farmer and attended
well to his stock of different kinds; a lover of good books and useful study, a good reader and
mathematician, and as for his penmanship our church book shows very plain and also shows the
careful manner in which he kept it.
He was about five feet ten inches high, well formed and handsome man. He was married on the
29th day of February 1848 to Nancy L. Hardy, daughter of Lemuel and Patsy Hardy, and was
received a member of the church at Mewborn's Meeting House on the 23rd day of September
1850, and was baptized by the pastor (the writer), and was chosen clerk of said church in
September 1851, and was chosen deacon of said church in September 1854, and for the past two
years had commenced to preach and bid fair, under the blessings of God, to make an able and
worthy minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His manner of preaching was plain, Doctrine
sound and words correct and well spoken; a good disciplinarian, desiring the peace and
happiness of the church; in this the pastor greatly feels his loss as well as his labors in the
ministry. He was also much gifted in prayer, but "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh, blessed
be the name of the Lord, our God. He calleth and His children must go home."
George Mewborn is gone and we are left to mourn, but not as those that have no hope. The
Lord's people rest at his right hand, where they will suffer nor sorrow any more, and then their
joys will never cease. He is their head, their love, their life, their joy, and their all is in Him and
by Him.
"Praise the Lord, all ye Heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost."
He was separated from the mortal body November 3rd - just before sunset - 1859, aged 34
years, 10 months and 23 days.
There is no indication of where this was from, but probably the Mewborn Church Records

The original, written by Parrott Mewborn, Jr., was in the Bible of Drewry Aldridge Mewborn.
Collection of Ima Mewborn

There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States,
edited by R. H. Pittman - p 174

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OBIT - NANCY L. MEWBORN
Nancy L. Mewborn, the widow of George Mewborn was the daughter of Lemuel Hardy and
Patsy, his wife, whose maiden name was Mewborn and sister to Lemuel M. Hardy and Benj. G.
Hardy. Sister Mewborn was born in Greene County, NC June 22nd, 1830 and raised by her
parents and married to George Mewborn Feb 29th, 1848 and was received a member of the
church at Mewborn's Meeting House on the 27th of July 1855. She was a worthy member up to
the time of her death which took place 29th July 1866. She left six children. Thus the Lord sees
fit to take both parents sometimes from their little ones, but he is just as able to take care of the
little ones as the old and Blessed be His Holy Name. We should be reconciled to His Will.
Copied from Mewborn Church Books, Book 1, pages 76-77

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OBIT - EMMA TAYLOR MEWBORN
As a tribute to Aunt Emma, I read the description of the virtuous woman (Proverbs 31:10-31)
when I sat with her children and grandchildren the night after she died. She came nearer to
living up to these ideals than most women. Her nursing extended to her relatives, friends, and
neighbors and was only one way in which she expressed her fervent charity. (I Peter 4:8). She
was devoted to her family, was given to hospitality, and could see things from the other person's
point of view.
Miss Emma Colista Taylor was born September 9, 1871 to Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Penelope
(Smith) Taylor; and was married to Mr. John Richard Mewborn November 23, 1892. To this
union were born ten children, two of who died in infancy. They were survived by five sons and
three daughters. On the second Sunday - September, 1940 they both united with Mewborn
Church and were baptized by Elder Joshua Eugene Mewborn. They were both active members,
being very interested in the church building and grounds and also in the welfare of the church.
Uncle Richard was sick for sometime before he died November 10, 194; she cherished and
nursed him. After then I came to know more about her spiritual life as she went to church with
us until her own death December 30,1949.
On the morning of her funeral I was reminded of the works of Paul. I believe she has fought a
good fight, she has finished her course, and she has kept the faith. She hoped there is laid up for
her a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give her at that day; and
not to her only, but unto all them also that love His appearing. (II Timothy 4:7-8). Elders W. E.
Turner, T. Floyd Adams, J. E. Mewborn, and W. B. Kearney conducted the funeral service. The
flowers were expressive of people's love and esteem for her.
As a church our prayers are to our God for the comfort of her children, grandchildren, and
others. May her death make the church be not weaker but rather stronger, as we share our
mutual sorrow of our loss and our mutual joy of a hope of here eternal gain.
Written by her niece and sister, I hope,
(Miss) Beulah Barbara Mewborn.

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DREWRY ALDRIDGE MEWBORN

There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States,
edited by R. H. Pittman - p 175
Elder Drewry Aldridge Mewborn of Farmville, NC was born June 14, 1840. He is a son of
Elder Parrott Mewborn, was raised on a farm, and as a boy acquired a love, and a habit of
reading. As advantages of school were limited he found that his studious habits were the
foundation of his acquisition of knowledge in future life. He served as a private in the War
between the States when not disabled and in 1867 was married to Miss Peninah Adeline Dixon.
From a boy he had a feeling that he would one day become a preacher and set about to get
religion. But in this he failed for the Lord showed him his sinful nature and utter helples
condition, and in November, 1872, he united with the Meadow Church in Greene County, NC
and was baptized by Elder Jesse Baker. He was in 1874, ordained as a deacon, licensed to
preach in 1879, and ordained to the full work in 1881 by Elders J. C. Hewit and L. H. Hardy, and
is a useful, faithful minister.

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ANGALINE J. HAM'S OBITUARY

In memory of sister Angaline J. Ham who was received as a member of the church at Mewborn's on
Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1877, and was baptised by Elder I.J. Taylor (I think).
Her seat was never vacant when she was able to attend. She being delicate and feeble both
physically and mentally so much that she had to be taken to the Asylum for treatment. The
sufferings she underwent while in this condition are beyond the powers of man to describe, but
while in all this suffering and agonizing of mind and body that she underwent not a word was ever
heard to escape her lips against the Primitive Baptist but on the contrary she ever defended
them and their cause.

The time of her birth I have been unable to find out. She died on the 24th day of May 1890.
She was twice married, the first time to Herring Ham, the last time to Benj. (?) Ham and by him
had two sons, who survive with her husband, with many sisters and brothers and the church to
mourn. But why should we mourn, we feel she has fallen asleep in the arms of her blessed Jesus
and who would exchange that happy state for sickness, pain, and sorrow of this life, then dear
brethern and sisters let us ever be found pressing nearer and nearer to Christ and not be staying
off from our church meetings but let our seats be ever filled; We should let nothing come in
between us and Christ to bar us from assembling ourselves together for where our treasures is
there our hearts will be, then if we have put on Christ let us walk in Him and follow His example
set by our departed sister who was a constant member for nearly thirteen years and while she was
very poor as to this world's goods and had to labor very hard for her living; when meeting days
came she lay aside all and went to her meetings showing that her treasures was not in this world
but in Jesus.

May we all have a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly frame (?) a light to shine upon the
road that leads us to the Lamb.

Pages 51-52 Mewborn's Church Book No. 2.

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OBITUARY OF NANCY SMITH (NEE HAM)
Sister Nancy Smith died on the 31st day of July 1884. The date of her birth I have been unable
to obtain. From the best information I have she was about 38 years old. She was the daughter of
Benj. and Mariah Ham and was married to Mr. B.S. Smith, sometime in July 1874, by whom she had
four children. Her husband and children all survive her. She was a true and devoted wife, never
giving her busband (I believe) a cause to complain, a loving mother, a kind and affectionate
neighbor. Her sufferings were great. She was afflicted a long time and was confined nearly all
of the time for the last four months, but was seldom heard to complain. Her disease was what
is commonly called Dropsey.
She united with the church at Mewborn's on the second Sunday in May 1883 and was baptised by
Elder T.J. Taylor. Her short stay with us (the church) was lovely and marked by an humble and
well-ordered walk, always filling her seat in the church when blessed.
She leaves a large circle of relations with her husband and children and the church to mourn
their loss which is her gain; but let us not sorrow as those who have no hope for we believe
her spirit has gone to God who gained it. Therefore let us rejoice that she is enjoying that
realm of bliss prepared for this children.

Copied from Mewborn Church Books, Book 1, Pages 109-110.

from the collection of
Ima Eula Mewborn
502 East Church Street
Farmville, NC 27828

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OBITUARY OF SMITHY HAM
Sister Smithy Ham was born in the year 1840, and died October 4, 1923, being about 83 years old.
We cannot learn the exact date of her birth, neither that of her marriage. She married Spias
Ham who was a member of the same church. They had five children. Only one daughter is living,
but she has several grandchildren and great grandchildren now living.
She united with the church at Mewborn's, the second Sunday in June, 1884, and was baptized the
next Sunday morning near Nahunta Church, Wayne County, N.C., by Elder L.H. Hardy. Our record
shows that her husband united with Mewborn's Church just one year from the time she joined.
Her life and walk in the church was most pleasant and useful. Our record shows nothing against
her during the forty years of her membership. At no time was she visited to see why she failed
to attend her meetings, for she was always present when not providentially hindered,
notwithstanding the fact that her circumstances were such at times that she had to walk several
miles to her meetings. She had many trials and afflictions, but like on of old, "none of these
things move me," for she earnestly contended for the faith that was once delivered to the saints.
This being true we feel to say of her that many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the
Lord will deliver out of them all. We feel that she died in the Lord (that is trusting in Him)
and we believe she shall rest from her labors, for there remains a rest to the people of God.
Oh! Lord, bless us to so live and die that such may be said of us in truth in the ages to come.
J.E. Mewborn
Elder T.C. Hart
from the collection of
Ima Eula Mewborn
502 East Church Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(Note: No Mewborn Church Book reference noted for this obituary.)

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OBITUARY OF BROTHER SPIAS HAM
As to the time of his birth, age, or early life I have been unable to gain any information. He
was the son of Benj. and Mariah Ham and was married to Smithy Wells sometime about the year 1861.
He was a poor man and though feeble and afflicted he worked hard for a living. He united with
the church at Mewborn's on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in June 1885 and lived up to his
christian duty and filled his seat whenever able to do so. He continued to linger and never
was confined to bed. His disease was supposed to be bowel consumption. He passed away in hopes
of a better life on the ____ day of Sept. 1893 in the 9th year of his professed christian life.
We pray God may sustain the bereaved ones in their loss and prepare them to meet their husband,
father and brother in that home where parting is known no more.

Copied from Mewborn Church Books, Book 2, Pages 77-78

from the collection of
Ima Eula Mewborn
502 East Church Street
Farmville, NC 27828

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OBITUARY OF SISTER DORCAS WELLS

Sister Dorcas Wells was the widow of John Wells, Sr. She was born sometime in the year 1815 and
was the daughter of Henry Mooring and Sally, his wife, whose maiden name was Best. Her
grandfather's name was Burrel Mooring. She was married to John Wells, sometime in the year 1837,
by whom she had ten children, five sons and five daughters. She lived to see them all married,
but one daughter and a goodly number of grandchildren.

She professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Mewborn's Meeting House on Saturday
before the third Sunday in Sept. 1853, which place she continued her membership to the time of
her death which took place August 31st, 1883. She leaves a large family of children and
grandchildren and friends and the church to mourn her loss. Blessed are the dead that die in
the Lord.

Copied from Mewborn Church Books, Book 1, Page 107 (I.E. Mewborn) -- Ima E. Mewborn

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