DEATH OF JUDGE H.B. FOLK
Suddenly But Peacefully He Falls Asleep.
His death causes profound Sorrow.
Has Many Relatives in this County (Bertie) which He’s A Native.
Judge H.B. Folk has gone the way of all of them. He quietly but triumphantly met the l
last enemy” at the family residence in this city Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock.
The subject of this sketch was born in Bertie county, N.C. on May 12, 1828. In the summer of 1848 he graduated with highest honors from Wake Forest College, N.C. and in the fall of the same year he came to Tennessee and settled in Haywood county. From 1850 to 1858 he taught school, at intervals studied law preparatory to a life work in his chosen profession. He was admitted to the bar in 1859. His property in the city of Memphis was destroyed by fire in 1862, which was a severe loss and sad disaster, then he moved back to Brownsville that same year and plied his profession among the people of this county. His ability as a lawyer and advocate was recognized, which brought him a lucrative practice as well as distinction among the legal fraternity in the State. He was diligent, pains taking and courageous for the success of his client, but never domineering nor unfair in his acts toward the opposing counsel.
For several years he was officially connected with important business enterprise in Brownsville, which were conducted upon that high plane of honest, fair dealing which has particularly characterized his whole life.
He was a Baptist of long standing having given his heart to God and his hand in membership to that church when quite young. ..in the Baptist Associations and in the State and Interstate Conventions he was a prominent figure.
In 1855 he was married to Martha ESTES, of this county. They have living five sons who have taken high positions in church and State and in educational movements in the South, and who will yet bring greater renown to the name and distinction to themselves. Their daughters are intellectually bright and personally attractive, and no less an honor to their noble parentage than the sons. The names of these children are: Rev E.E. FOLK, Prof. C.A. FOLK and Hon Rease? E. FOLK, of Nashville, Mr. J.W FOLK, of St. Louis, Missouri, Misses Mai and Lucille Folk and Mr. Humphrey B. FOLK, of this City (Brownsville).
On Monday afternoon, at 4:30 o’clock, the remains of Judge Folk were borne from the family residence to the Baptist church were a large number of friends gathered to pay tribute of respect by taking part in funeral services which were conducted by Rev C.L. Anderson. As the pall bearer bore the casket down the aisle… the choir sang…
His remains were laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery to await the trumpet sounds to the last day, which he believed would awake the sleeping dust of kindred and tongues.
Windsor Ledger (Windsor, Bertie, NC) of Thursday, Sept 28, 1899 on the front page
(but most of it seems to be from a TENN newspaper – but not credited as such).
Contributor: Christine Klukkert (47352711) • [email protected]
Suddenly But Peacefully He Falls Asleep.
His death causes profound Sorrow.
Has Many Relatives in this County (Bertie) which He’s A Native.
Judge H.B. Folk has gone the way of all of them. He quietly but triumphantly met the l
last enemy” at the family residence in this city Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock.
The subject of this sketch was born in Bertie county, N.C. on May 12, 1828. In the summer of 1848 he graduated with highest honors from Wake Forest College, N.C. and in the fall of the same year he came to Tennessee and settled in Haywood county. From 1850 to 1858 he taught school, at intervals studied law preparatory to a life work in his chosen profession. He was admitted to the bar in 1859. His property in the city of Memphis was destroyed by fire in 1862, which was a severe loss and sad disaster, then he moved back to Brownsville that same year and plied his profession among the people of this county. His ability as a lawyer and advocate was recognized, which brought him a lucrative practice as well as distinction among the legal fraternity in the State. He was diligent, pains taking and courageous for the success of his client, but never domineering nor unfair in his acts toward the opposing counsel.
For several years he was officially connected with important business enterprise in Brownsville, which were conducted upon that high plane of honest, fair dealing which has particularly characterized his whole life.
He was a Baptist of long standing having given his heart to God and his hand in membership to that church when quite young. ..in the Baptist Associations and in the State and Interstate Conventions he was a prominent figure.
In 1855 he was married to Martha ESTES, of this county. They have living five sons who have taken high positions in church and State and in educational movements in the South, and who will yet bring greater renown to the name and distinction to themselves. Their daughters are intellectually bright and personally attractive, and no less an honor to their noble parentage than the sons. The names of these children are: Rev E.E. FOLK, Prof. C.A. FOLK and Hon Rease? E. FOLK, of Nashville, Mr. J.W FOLK, of St. Louis, Missouri, Misses Mai and Lucille Folk and Mr. Humphrey B. FOLK, of this City (Brownsville).
On Monday afternoon, at 4:30 o’clock, the remains of Judge Folk were borne from the family residence to the Baptist church were a large number of friends gathered to pay tribute of respect by taking part in funeral services which were conducted by Rev C.L. Anderson. As the pall bearer bore the casket down the aisle… the choir sang…
His remains were laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery to await the trumpet sounds to the last day, which he believed would awake the sleeping dust of kindred and tongues.
Windsor Ledger (Windsor, Bertie, NC) of Thursday, Sept 28, 1899 on the front page
(but most of it seems to be from a TENN newspaper – but not credited as such).
Contributor: Christine Klukkert (47352711) • [email protected]
DEATH OF JUDGE H.B. FOLK
Suddenly But Peacefully He Falls Asleep.
His death causes profound Sorrow.
Has Many Relatives in this County (Bertie) which He’s A Native.
Judge H.B. Folk has gone the way of all of them. He quietly but triumphantly met the l
last enemy” at the family residence in this city Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock.
The subject of this sketch was born in Bertie county, N.C. on May 12, 1828. In the summer of 1848 he graduated with highest honors from Wake Forest College, N.C. and in the fall of the same year he came to Tennessee and settled in Haywood county. From 1850 to 1858 he taught school, at intervals studied law preparatory to a life work in his chosen profession. He was admitted to the bar in 1859. His property in the city of Memphis was destroyed by fire in 1862, which was a severe loss and sad disaster, then he moved back to Brownsville that same year and plied his profession among the people of this county. His ability as a lawyer and advocate was recognized, which brought him a lucrative practice as well as distinction among the legal fraternity in the State. He was diligent, pains taking and courageous for the success of his client, but never domineering nor unfair in his acts toward the opposing counsel.
For several years he was officially connected with important business enterprise in Brownsville, which were conducted upon that high plane of honest, fair dealing which has particularly characterized his whole life.
He was a Baptist of long standing having given his heart to God and his hand in membership to that church when quite young. ..in the Baptist Associations and in the State and Interstate Conventions he was a prominent figure.
In 1855 he was married to Martha ESTES, of this county. They have living five sons who have taken high positions in church and State and in educational movements in the South, and who will yet bring greater renown to the name and distinction to themselves. Their daughters are intellectually bright and personally attractive, and no less an honor to their noble parentage than the sons. The names of these children are: Rev E.E. FOLK, Prof. C.A. FOLK and Hon Rease? E. FOLK, of Nashville, Mr. J.W FOLK, of St. Louis, Missouri, Misses Mai and Lucille Folk and Mr. Humphrey B. FOLK, of this City (Brownsville).
On Monday afternoon, at 4:30 o’clock, the remains of Judge Folk were borne from the family residence to the Baptist church were a large number of friends gathered to pay tribute of respect by taking part in funeral services which were conducted by Rev C.L. Anderson. As the pall bearer bore the casket down the aisle… the choir sang…
His remains were laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery to await the trumpet sounds to the last day, which he believed would awake the sleeping dust of kindred and tongues.
Windsor Ledger (Windsor, Bertie, NC) of Thursday, Sept 28, 1899 on the front page
(but most of it seems to be from a TENN newspaper – but not credited as such).
Contributor: Christine Klukkert (47352711) • [email protected]
Suddenly But Peacefully He Falls Asleep.
His death causes profound Sorrow.
Has Many Relatives in this County (Bertie) which He’s A Native.
Judge H.B. Folk has gone the way of all of them. He quietly but triumphantly met the l
last enemy” at the family residence in this city Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock.
The subject of this sketch was born in Bertie county, N.C. on May 12, 1828. In the summer of 1848 he graduated with highest honors from Wake Forest College, N.C. and in the fall of the same year he came to Tennessee and settled in Haywood county. From 1850 to 1858 he taught school, at intervals studied law preparatory to a life work in his chosen profession. He was admitted to the bar in 1859. His property in the city of Memphis was destroyed by fire in 1862, which was a severe loss and sad disaster, then he moved back to Brownsville that same year and plied his profession among the people of this county. His ability as a lawyer and advocate was recognized, which brought him a lucrative practice as well as distinction among the legal fraternity in the State. He was diligent, pains taking and courageous for the success of his client, but never domineering nor unfair in his acts toward the opposing counsel.
For several years he was officially connected with important business enterprise in Brownsville, which were conducted upon that high plane of honest, fair dealing which has particularly characterized his whole life.
He was a Baptist of long standing having given his heart to God and his hand in membership to that church when quite young. ..in the Baptist Associations and in the State and Interstate Conventions he was a prominent figure.
In 1855 he was married to Martha ESTES, of this county. They have living five sons who have taken high positions in church and State and in educational movements in the South, and who will yet bring greater renown to the name and distinction to themselves. Their daughters are intellectually bright and personally attractive, and no less an honor to their noble parentage than the sons. The names of these children are: Rev E.E. FOLK, Prof. C.A. FOLK and Hon Rease? E. FOLK, of Nashville, Mr. J.W FOLK, of St. Louis, Missouri, Misses Mai and Lucille Folk and Mr. Humphrey B. FOLK, of this City (Brownsville).
On Monday afternoon, at 4:30 o’clock, the remains of Judge Folk were borne from the family residence to the Baptist church were a large number of friends gathered to pay tribute of respect by taking part in funeral services which were conducted by Rev C.L. Anderson. As the pall bearer bore the casket down the aisle… the choir sang…
His remains were laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery to await the trumpet sounds to the last day, which he believed would awake the sleeping dust of kindred and tongues.
Windsor Ledger (Windsor, Bertie, NC) of Thursday, Sept 28, 1899 on the front page
(but most of it seems to be from a TENN newspaper – but not credited as such).
Contributor: Christine Klukkert (47352711) • [email protected]
Family Members
Children
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Edgar Estes Folk
1856–1917
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Mary Frances Folk
1858–1859
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Benjamin Moreau Folk
1861–1862
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Henry Bate Folk Jr
1863–1885
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Reau Estes Folk
1865–1948
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Carey Albert Folk
1867–1944
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Joseph Wingate Folk
1869–1923
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Mathesia Bell "May" Folk Webb
1873–1958
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Humphrey Bate Folk
1875–1939
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Lucile Cornelia Folk Cox
1878–1951
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