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Thomas Simpson was born in Danville, Morgan county, Alabama on the 3rd of Jan, 1828 to James Simpson and Elizabeth Mowery.
he married Sarah Elizabeth Hewlett on the 13th of August, 1867 in Morgan, Alabama[1] and they had:
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He died on the 3rd of March, 1895 in Hartselle, Morgan county, Alabama and he would be buried in the McKendree United Methodist Church Cemetery[7]
On last Sunday night, March 3rd, Capt. Thomas Jefferson Simpson[8] passed away into the land of the sweet beyond, after long suffering and being confined to his bed for the past three months with paralysis. His name is a familiar one to the majority of theo lder citizens of Morgan county. He belonged to a large and well-known family, not only well-known, but favorably known. who of the citizens of our town, or visitors to it, will ever forget the famliar face, the genial disposition - as genial as the sunshine, the sanguine and cheerfuls pirit always and everywhere manifested by him. He always had a kind word, a cheerful smile and an innocent jest with him to render every one about him happy. We do not remember to have ever seen him, when associating with his firends, when he appeared to be gloomy or sad. Sadness and sorrow visited his home and for a time shut out the light and sunshine, but he kept his sorrow hid fromthe world, only communicating them to his most familiar friends. In the midst of the most perplexig scenes and difficulties in life he showed to the world only the cheerful and hopefull side of life. From his childhood until his death his disposition was to make all about him feel pleasant. No one in his company could suffer with ennul or despiar. He was born near Danville, in this county, January 3rd, 1828, and was married to Miss S. E. Hewlett in the month of August, 1867. He was then in his 39th year. He had religious impression very early in life. He embraced religion for sometime before he united with the church. His father's family was nearly all members of the Baptist Church, but he saw proper from his own convictions to join the M. E. Church South at Hartselle, in the year 1875, under the pastorage of Rev. Mr. Lee. He loved the study of the Bible, and for many years he was a faithful and earnest teacher in the Sunday School. he was an exemplary man in his family. he was true to his marital vows and was a kind, affectionate husband, an indulgent father, a good neighbor, a genial companion, a good and faithful citizen, a firm adherent of his church but catholic in his spirit. Two of his children have gone on before him; five still live to mourn their loss. He was ill over two months, in which time he uncomplainingly and patiently suffered much. For several days he seemed to realize the fact thath is end had come, and to his daughter he epxressed the idea that he would soon be done suffering, and exchange this world for a better one. Capt Simpson was a brave Confederate soldier and served during the entire war. He was a member of Co. "A", 5th Alabama Cavalry and in the Summer of 1863, at Cherokee, Alabama, he was promoted to the captaincy of his company. he was greatly beloved by his men. He was one of the brightest Masons in this section of the state and has held a number of official positions in the lodge. He was the first mayor of Hartselle and has also served for a number of years as alderman. He was Hatselle's second postmaster, holding that position for about twelve years. He has served as Justice of the Peace for over eighteen years. He was always popular with the citizens of Hartselle, who loved to honor him. Tuesday morning, funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in the presence of one of the largest congregations that has ever assembled in that edifice. All the business houses in town closed in respect to his memory. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. B. McCain and Dr. A. R. Wilson. The latter paid an eloquent and beautiful tribute to the life of the departed. After the services, the remains were conveyed to McKendree's Chapel near Cedar Plains, where he was buried. The remains were accompanied by a large number of relatives and friends, and at McKendree's Chappel a large number of people was gathered to pay thelast said tribute of respect to the noble man. "Squire Jeff" is gone and no man will be more generally missed than this genial and whole?? citizen. We extend our deepest and most sincere sympathies to the bereaved family. |
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