The Natchez Democrat Obituaries, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1867-1869

1867-1869 Obituaries from the Natchez Democrat, in Natchez, Adams County Mississippi.

BAUMAN, Jacob, Obituary

Mr. Jacob Bauman, an esteemed citizen of this county, died at his residence in Washington, Monday, March 17th. Mr. Bauman was one of the oldest men in this county. He was a native of Germany, born in the year 1779; and was therefore 88 years of age when he died. He served with distinction under Napoleon I; came to this county about forty years ago, since which he has been a citizen here. [The Natchez Democrat, (Natchez, Ms.), Mar. 19, 1867, p2.]

BENNETT, Mrs. Julia, Obituary

The friends and acquaintances of the late Mrs. Julia B. Bennett, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral; to proceed from the Wall Street Methodist Church this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. [The Natchez Democrat, (Natchez, Ms.), Apr. 18, 1867, p3.]

CUNNINGHAM, Thomas, Obituary

The friends and acquaintances of the late Thomas Cunningham, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, to proceed from St. Mary's Cathedral this (Thursday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock. [The Natchez Democrat, (Natchez, Ms.), Apr. 18, 1867, p3.]

RILEY, James, Obituary

Mr. James Riley, of Vicksburg, was found dead last Saturday night, but his roommate who was retiring to bed about midnight. [The Natchez Democrat, (Natchez, Ms.), Jan. 24, 1867, p2.]

STONE, Nolan, Obituary

THE LATE NOLAN STONE - In almost every number of our paper we have to mention the death of some estimable person of our community, and we suppose it will always be so until our own death is noted by someone who succeeds us. Death is the necessary consequence of life, and the young must expect it, just as the old must feel certain of it. Nolan Stone had just reached the age of manhood, but long ago, in the army, had proved himself a man. It is a sufficient history to any man to say that he did his whole duty as one of the engineer corps, in Gen. Lee's army in Virginia. That is Nolan's history; and to have done that argues an intelligence, and courage, and fortitude, and good morals, which would have carried him usefully and honorably to old age. We can see no cause to weep that has journey has not ended sooner. WE may regret the loss of his companionship on the way - but then, we, none of us, have but a few steps further to go, and we will be taken away to join him. [The Natchez Democrat, (Natchez, Ms.), Jan. 24, 1867, p3.]

WARD, Artemus, Obituary

Last Hours of Artemus Ward
About ten days since, Mr. Brown was convinced that he should not recover, and he settled his worldly affairs. He made his will, dictated a simple epitaph for his tomb, and prepared for the event which he was conscious was approaching. He expressed his firm belief in the Christian religion and humbly stated he was not afraid to die. From his last understood words, his thoughts appeared to be dwelling on his native country. He was unconscious for some time before his death, and was therefor spared much suffering. Although he had been only a short time in England, he appeared to have gained many friends, who esteemed and admired him. He was gentle and kind to all who approached him in his illness, and everyone seemed to love him. His only relative was an aged mother in the Untied States, of whom he spoke with reverence and affection. His remains will be conveyed to London for interment. Mr. Robertson, the dramatist, was with him today, and was the last of his London literary friends who saw him alive. The townspeople have all shown much sympathy. - Southampton, March 6. [The Natchez Democrat, (Natchez, Ms.), Apr. 20, 1867, p3.]