Aaron Machen (1826 - 1910)

Born 6 Sep 1826 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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Died 17 Mar 1910 at age 83 in Clay, Alabama, United States

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Biography

Eulogy presented by James Buchanan Luker (August 23rd, 1858 – February 10th, 1935) at the memorial service of CSA Veteran Aaron Machen which probably took place on Sunday, March 19th.

Obituary: Our esteemed fellow citizen and Father in Israel, Aaron Machen, was born September 6, 1826 and died at his home near Rock Springs Church, March 17, 1910, at the ripe old age of 84 years.

At the age of about 25, he was married to Miss Susan Sheppard, who has been all these years of their married life, a faithful and obedient wife. To them were born four sons and three daughters. The wife, four sons, and two daughters survive him.

The very large congregation of relatives and friends who attended the funeral was an evident token of the love and esteem the people held for him. He became a member of the Baptist church over 50 years ago, and has served as a deacon over 40 years. He has been a member of Rock Springs church for many years. He was , as long as he was able to go, a consistent member, always at his post when duty demanded it.

He lived long enough to see all his children become Christians and also to see them married.

In his death the wife has lost a devoted husband; the children an affectionate father, the community one of its best citizens and the church one of its truest members.

He became a member of the Baptist Church for over 50 years ago, and has served as a deacon for over 40 years. He has been a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church for many years. He was, as long as he was able to go, a consistent member, always at his post when duty demanded it. He lived long enough to see all his children become Christians and also to see them married.

I had a talk with the aged brother some time ago in regards to his future home. He said that everything was bright. He was only waiting for the summons to call him home. In his death, the wife has lost a devoted husband, the children an affectionate father, the community one of its best citizens and the church one of its truest and trusted members. May God’s blessing rest upon this home. We extend to the bereaved family our love and sympathy.”

This biography was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import.^[1] It's a rough draft and needs to be edited.

Parents

Thomas Machen 1794–1846
Jane Ann Payne Machen 1802–1865

Spouse

Susannah Sheppard Machen 1830–1915

Siblings

Thomas Wood Machen 1833–1920

Children

Aaron Walker Machen 1854–1943
Sarah Jane Machen 1857–1918
Mary Frances Machen Baird 1863–1932
Henry Hezikah Machen 1866–1927
Elias H. Machen 1869–1943
Lemuel James Machen 1872–1964

Burial

Aaron Machen
Birth 6 Sep 1826 South Carolina, USA
Death 17 Mar 1910 (aged 83) Clay County, Alabama, USA
Burial Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
Clay County, Alabama, USA
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Census

Census 1900
Event Place: Precinct 8 Brownville, Clay, Alabama, United States
Gender: male
Age: 74
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birth Date: sep 1826
Birthplace: S C
Father's Birthplace: S C
Mother's Birthplace: S C
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Aaron Machen Head M 74 S C
Susan Machen Wife F 70 S C
Sarah J Machen Daughter F 43 Ala Ophelia S Machen Granddaughter F 18 Ala
Hampton Machen Brother M 66 Ala
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Sources

1. ↑ Machen-49 was created by Jeffery Matchan through the import of Matchan family tree.ged on Sep 19, 2014. This comment and citation can be deleted after the biography has been edited and primary sources are included.
2. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #20247222
3. ↑ Citing this Record "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M98Q-QRB : accessed 3 June 2020), Hampton Machen in household of Aaron Machen, Precinct 8 Brownville, Clay, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 111, sheet 2B, family 33, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,008.

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