March 11, 1881
George R Brasfield died at his residence near this place on the morning of the 7th inst. He was born in Granville County, North Carolina, the 19th of February, 1823. His father, Caleb Brasfield, settled in Weakley County more than fifty years ago, the deceased then being but a child. During the last thirty-five years, George Brasfield has resided in Dresden and vicinity; this immediate neighborhood having been the sole theatre of his useful, active and energetic life, since before he had reached the years of manhood.
The large assembly of friends, acquaintances and mourning kindred who attended his funeral alike, the general high esteem in which he was he, and the widespread sympathy felt for his disconsolate family and children; yet, none but those who knew him intimately and well, are familiar with the rare and excellent qualities which gave marked individuality to the man, and assured his extraordinary success during a long and active business career. Commencing life without fortune, family influence, or educational advantage, he secured and maintained the highest social success in the accumulation of fortune, which is the result only of great energy, patience, sound judgment, and honorable conduct. His whole career was an exemplification of the trite maxim that, whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. He believed that every man was created fit for some useful purpose, and that success depended on industry, economy, and will. He was ever among the foremost in whatever required a display of public spirit; he never faltered in faithfulness or constancy to his friends or withheld from those he loved the slightest gratification which the hand of a husband, a father, or a friend could bestow. Indeed, his social and domestic virtues were marked features of his life; hence until the failure of his health many years ago, he ws an unrivaled social and political power. There is not an old Whig in this county who can ever forget the unselfish energy he loyally displayed in upholding its principles and struggling for its triumphs. His career is a monument of encouragement for all young men of pluck and energy and a standing rebuke to the lazy drones who lament their humble birth and poor oppportunities. If George R Brasfield had done nothing else but to verify the adage, "where there is a will, there is a way," he would deserve to live, as he will live, to the affectionate memory of all his survivivng friends.
Mary
George R Brasfield died at his residence near this place on the morning of the 7th inst. He was born in Granville County, North Carolina, the 19th of February, 1823. His father, Caleb Brasfield, settled in Weakley County more than fifty years ago, the deceased then being but a child. During the last thirty-five years, George Brasfield has resided in Dresden and vicinity; this immediate neighborhood having been the sole theatre of his useful, active and energetic life, since before he had reached the years of manhood.
The large assembly of friends, acquaintances and mourning kindred who attended his funeral alike, the general high esteem in which he was he, and the widespread sympathy felt for his disconsolate family and children; yet, none but those who knew him intimately and well, are familiar with the rare and excellent qualities which gave marked individuality to the man, and assured his extraordinary success during a long and active business career. Commencing life without fortune, family influence, or educational advantage, he secured and maintained the highest social success in the accumulation of fortune, which is the result only of great energy, patience, sound judgment, and honorable conduct. His whole career was an exemplification of the trite maxim that, whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. He believed that every man was created fit for some useful purpose, and that success depended on industry, economy, and will. He was ever among the foremost in whatever required a display of public spirit; he never faltered in faithfulness or constancy to his friends or withheld from those he loved the slightest gratification which the hand of a husband, a father, or a friend could bestow. Indeed, his social and domestic virtues were marked features of his life; hence until the failure of his health many years ago, he ws an unrivaled social and political power. There is not an old Whig in this county who can ever forget the unselfish energy he loyally displayed in upholding its principles and struggling for its triumphs. His career is a monument of encouragement for all young men of pluck and energy and a standing rebuke to the lazy drones who lament their humble birth and poor oppportunities. If George R Brasfield had done nothing else but to verify the adage, "where there is a will, there is a way," he would deserve to live, as he will live, to the affectionate memory of all his survivivng friends.
Mary
March 11, 1881
George R Brasfield died at his residence near this place on the morning of the 7th inst. He was born in Granville County, North Carolina, the 19th of February, 1823. His father, Caleb Brasfield, settled in Weakley County more than fifty years ago, the deceased then being but a child. During the last thirty-five years, George Brasfield has resided in Dresden and vicinity; this immediate neighborhood having been the sole theatre of his useful, active and energetic life, since before he had reached the years of manhood.
The large assembly of friends, acquaintances and mourning kindred who attended his funeral alike, the general high esteem in which he was he, and the widespread sympathy felt for his disconsolate family and children; yet, none but those who knew him intimately and well, are familiar with the rare and excellent qualities which gave marked individuality to the man, and assured his extraordinary success during a long and active business career. Commencing life without fortune, family influence, or educational advantage, he secured and maintained the highest social success in the accumulation of fortune, which is the result only of great energy, patience, sound judgment, and honorable conduct. His whole career was an exemplification of the trite maxim that, whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. He believed that every man was created fit for some useful purpose, and that success depended on industry, economy, and will. He was ever among the foremost in whatever required a display of public spirit; he never faltered in faithfulness or constancy to his friends or withheld from those he loved the slightest gratification which the hand of a husband, a father, or a friend could bestow. Indeed, his social and domestic virtues were marked features of his life; hence until the failure of his health many years ago, he ws an unrivaled social and political power. There is not an old Whig in this county who can ever forget the unselfish energy he loyally displayed in upholding its principles and struggling for its triumphs. His career is a monument of encouragement for all young men of pluck and energy and a standing rebuke to the lazy drones who lament their humble birth and poor oppportunities. If George R Brasfield had done nothing else but to verify the adage, "where there is a will, there is a way," he would deserve to live, as he will live, to the affectionate memory of all his survivivng friends.
Mary
George R Brasfield died at his residence near this place on the morning of the 7th inst. He was born in Granville County, North Carolina, the 19th of February, 1823. His father, Caleb Brasfield, settled in Weakley County more than fifty years ago, the deceased then being but a child. During the last thirty-five years, George Brasfield has resided in Dresden and vicinity; this immediate neighborhood having been the sole theatre of his useful, active and energetic life, since before he had reached the years of manhood.
The large assembly of friends, acquaintances and mourning kindred who attended his funeral alike, the general high esteem in which he was he, and the widespread sympathy felt for his disconsolate family and children; yet, none but those who knew him intimately and well, are familiar with the rare and excellent qualities which gave marked individuality to the man, and assured his extraordinary success during a long and active business career. Commencing life without fortune, family influence, or educational advantage, he secured and maintained the highest social success in the accumulation of fortune, which is the result only of great energy, patience, sound judgment, and honorable conduct. His whole career was an exemplification of the trite maxim that, whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. He believed that every man was created fit for some useful purpose, and that success depended on industry, economy, and will. He was ever among the foremost in whatever required a display of public spirit; he never faltered in faithfulness or constancy to his friends or withheld from those he loved the slightest gratification which the hand of a husband, a father, or a friend could bestow. Indeed, his social and domestic virtues were marked features of his life; hence until the failure of his health many years ago, he ws an unrivaled social and political power. There is not an old Whig in this county who can ever forget the unselfish energy he loyally displayed in upholding its principles and struggling for its triumphs. His career is a monument of encouragement for all young men of pluck and energy and a standing rebuke to the lazy drones who lament their humble birth and poor oppportunities. If George R Brasfield had done nothing else but to verify the adage, "where there is a will, there is a way," he would deserve to live, as he will live, to the affectionate memory of all his survivivng friends.
Mary
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His first wife was Mary J Rogers Brasfield
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