Son of Mason Richardson and Sarah Phillips.
Edward was married to Miss Frances L. Belk on the 21st of February 1836. Frances is a daughter of Darling "Blue" Belk.
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Edward W. Richardson was born July the 25th, 1814, and died February the 25th 1877, aged sixty-two years and five months. Brother Richardson was happily married to Miss Frances L. Belk on the 21st of February, 1836 who after enjoying his confidence and sharing his troubles and his joys for more than forty-one years, is now left to mourn her irreparable loss. Brother Richardson also left seven children and quite a number of grand-children, who, with their mother, “mourn not as this who have no hope.” Brother Richardson joined the M. E. Church, South, in October 1849, at a camp-meeting at Prospect Camp-ground, which was then a part of the Pleasant Grove Circuit. He joined the Church as a seeker of religion. He was earnest and zealous in his efforts to obtain peace with God. For near twelve months he suffered, watched and prayed, with little apparent sources, until at the camp-meeting at the same place in October, 1850,under the special care of Revs. J. E. Irby and C. A. Plyler, (two local preachers still living in the same community), he was happily converted faith in Christ. The change was so gradual in his case that he could not tell the moment of his conversion; yet the cases so clear that no doubt was entertained by himself or his friends as to the genuineness of his conversion. Brother Richardson at once took a strong stand for the Church. He laid himself and his possessions upon the alter of consecration to God. He served the church faithfully and efficiently as a class leader and Sunday school Superintendent. His liberality in contributions to the support of the Church was sometimes called prodigality by some, who, for want of the grace of God in their own hearts, could not appreciates spirit. Not only has Shiloh Church lost its loading spirit, but the Monroe Circuit has lost one of its best Stewards and one of its safest counselors. His life was fraught with changes, let adversity and prosperity found him unwavering-- “he knew in whom he trusted.” His place in the community is left without another to fill it. His death was one of the most triumphant ever knew. He left us indubitable testimony that in Christ he was “more than conqueror.” Not more than five minutes before his death he exhorted all present constant, live-long perseverance in the use of the means of grace and the discharge of christian duty as the only source of happiness in death and beyond the grave. Then turning to a brother who had long been a fellow-steward with him, he said: “Take care of the Church--Stand by it--support it--defend it; if you do not you will be the looser.” At this moment an old esteemed friend, who had just arrived, came up and asked him how he was. He answered: “I am just as low as a man can be but it will soon (obit ends)
Source: Monroe Enquirer Monday 12 March 1877, pg 3
Additional announcement: The funeral of Mr. E. W. Richardson, whose death was noticed in our last issue, took place at Shiloh Church on Last Tuesday, the 27th ult. He was buried with Masonic honors by the Monroe Lodge, A. F. M. of which he was a member.
A copy of Edward W. Richardson's obituary can be found in the Genealogy Room at the Union County Public Library, Monroe, North Carolina.
**Please note that New Hope Methodist Protestant Church was organized by Rev. Frank A. Sides in the year 1889, after Shiloh Methodist Episcopal Church burned in the Summer or Fall of 1888. This is why his obituary states his services were at Shiloh Church not New Hope. Source of information taken from the book "History of New Hope Methodist Protestant Church" which can be found online or at the Heritage Room at the historic courthouse in Monroe, North Carolina.
Edward was married to Miss Frances L. Belk on the 21st of February 1836. Frances is a daughter of Darling "Blue" Belk.
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Edward W. Richardson was born July the 25th, 1814, and died February the 25th 1877, aged sixty-two years and five months. Brother Richardson was happily married to Miss Frances L. Belk on the 21st of February, 1836 who after enjoying his confidence and sharing his troubles and his joys for more than forty-one years, is now left to mourn her irreparable loss. Brother Richardson also left seven children and quite a number of grand-children, who, with their mother, “mourn not as this who have no hope.” Brother Richardson joined the M. E. Church, South, in October 1849, at a camp-meeting at Prospect Camp-ground, which was then a part of the Pleasant Grove Circuit. He joined the Church as a seeker of religion. He was earnest and zealous in his efforts to obtain peace with God. For near twelve months he suffered, watched and prayed, with little apparent sources, until at the camp-meeting at the same place in October, 1850,under the special care of Revs. J. E. Irby and C. A. Plyler, (two local preachers still living in the same community), he was happily converted faith in Christ. The change was so gradual in his case that he could not tell the moment of his conversion; yet the cases so clear that no doubt was entertained by himself or his friends as to the genuineness of his conversion. Brother Richardson at once took a strong stand for the Church. He laid himself and his possessions upon the alter of consecration to God. He served the church faithfully and efficiently as a class leader and Sunday school Superintendent. His liberality in contributions to the support of the Church was sometimes called prodigality by some, who, for want of the grace of God in their own hearts, could not appreciates spirit. Not only has Shiloh Church lost its loading spirit, but the Monroe Circuit has lost one of its best Stewards and one of its safest counselors. His life was fraught with changes, let adversity and prosperity found him unwavering-- “he knew in whom he trusted.” His place in the community is left without another to fill it. His death was one of the most triumphant ever knew. He left us indubitable testimony that in Christ he was “more than conqueror.” Not more than five minutes before his death he exhorted all present constant, live-long perseverance in the use of the means of grace and the discharge of christian duty as the only source of happiness in death and beyond the grave. Then turning to a brother who had long been a fellow-steward with him, he said: “Take care of the Church--Stand by it--support it--defend it; if you do not you will be the looser.” At this moment an old esteemed friend, who had just arrived, came up and asked him how he was. He answered: “I am just as low as a man can be but it will soon (obit ends)
Source: Monroe Enquirer Monday 12 March 1877, pg 3
Additional announcement: The funeral of Mr. E. W. Richardson, whose death was noticed in our last issue, took place at Shiloh Church on Last Tuesday, the 27th ult. He was buried with Masonic honors by the Monroe Lodge, A. F. M. of which he was a member.
A copy of Edward W. Richardson's obituary can be found in the Genealogy Room at the Union County Public Library, Monroe, North Carolina.
**Please note that New Hope Methodist Protestant Church was organized by Rev. Frank A. Sides in the year 1889, after Shiloh Methodist Episcopal Church burned in the Summer or Fall of 1888. This is why his obituary states his services were at Shiloh Church not New Hope. Source of information taken from the book "History of New Hope Methodist Protestant Church" which can be found online or at the Heritage Room at the historic courthouse in Monroe, North Carolina.
Son of Mason Richardson and Sarah Phillips.
Edward was married to Miss Frances L. Belk on the 21st of February 1836. Frances is a daughter of Darling "Blue" Belk.
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Edward W. Richardson was born July the 25th, 1814, and died February the 25th 1877, aged sixty-two years and five months. Brother Richardson was happily married to Miss Frances L. Belk on the 21st of February, 1836 who after enjoying his confidence and sharing his troubles and his joys for more than forty-one years, is now left to mourn her irreparable loss. Brother Richardson also left seven children and quite a number of grand-children, who, with their mother, “mourn not as this who have no hope.” Brother Richardson joined the M. E. Church, South, in October 1849, at a camp-meeting at Prospect Camp-ground, which was then a part of the Pleasant Grove Circuit. He joined the Church as a seeker of religion. He was earnest and zealous in his efforts to obtain peace with God. For near twelve months he suffered, watched and prayed, with little apparent sources, until at the camp-meeting at the same place in October, 1850,under the special care of Revs. J. E. Irby and C. A. Plyler, (two local preachers still living in the same community), he was happily converted faith in Christ. The change was so gradual in his case that he could not tell the moment of his conversion; yet the cases so clear that no doubt was entertained by himself or his friends as to the genuineness of his conversion. Brother Richardson at once took a strong stand for the Church. He laid himself and his possessions upon the alter of consecration to God. He served the church faithfully and efficiently as a class leader and Sunday school Superintendent. His liberality in contributions to the support of the Church was sometimes called prodigality by some, who, for want of the grace of God in their own hearts, could not appreciates spirit. Not only has Shiloh Church lost its loading spirit, but the Monroe Circuit has lost one of its best Stewards and one of its safest counselors. His life was fraught with changes, let adversity and prosperity found him unwavering-- “he knew in whom he trusted.” His place in the community is left without another to fill it. His death was one of the most triumphant ever knew. He left us indubitable testimony that in Christ he was “more than conqueror.” Not more than five minutes before his death he exhorted all present constant, live-long perseverance in the use of the means of grace and the discharge of christian duty as the only source of happiness in death and beyond the grave. Then turning to a brother who had long been a fellow-steward with him, he said: “Take care of the Church--Stand by it--support it--defend it; if you do not you will be the looser.” At this moment an old esteemed friend, who had just arrived, came up and asked him how he was. He answered: “I am just as low as a man can be but it will soon (obit ends)
Source: Monroe Enquirer Monday 12 March 1877, pg 3
Additional announcement: The funeral of Mr. E. W. Richardson, whose death was noticed in our last issue, took place at Shiloh Church on Last Tuesday, the 27th ult. He was buried with Masonic honors by the Monroe Lodge, A. F. M. of which he was a member.
A copy of Edward W. Richardson's obituary can be found in the Genealogy Room at the Union County Public Library, Monroe, North Carolina.
**Please note that New Hope Methodist Protestant Church was organized by Rev. Frank A. Sides in the year 1889, after Shiloh Methodist Episcopal Church burned in the Summer or Fall of 1888. This is why his obituary states his services were at Shiloh Church not New Hope. Source of information taken from the book "History of New Hope Methodist Protestant Church" which can be found online or at the Heritage Room at the historic courthouse in Monroe, North Carolina.
Edward was married to Miss Frances L. Belk on the 21st of February 1836. Frances is a daughter of Darling "Blue" Belk.
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Edward W. Richardson was born July the 25th, 1814, and died February the 25th 1877, aged sixty-two years and five months. Brother Richardson was happily married to Miss Frances L. Belk on the 21st of February, 1836 who after enjoying his confidence and sharing his troubles and his joys for more than forty-one years, is now left to mourn her irreparable loss. Brother Richardson also left seven children and quite a number of grand-children, who, with their mother, “mourn not as this who have no hope.” Brother Richardson joined the M. E. Church, South, in October 1849, at a camp-meeting at Prospect Camp-ground, which was then a part of the Pleasant Grove Circuit. He joined the Church as a seeker of religion. He was earnest and zealous in his efforts to obtain peace with God. For near twelve months he suffered, watched and prayed, with little apparent sources, until at the camp-meeting at the same place in October, 1850,under the special care of Revs. J. E. Irby and C. A. Plyler, (two local preachers still living in the same community), he was happily converted faith in Christ. The change was so gradual in his case that he could not tell the moment of his conversion; yet the cases so clear that no doubt was entertained by himself or his friends as to the genuineness of his conversion. Brother Richardson at once took a strong stand for the Church. He laid himself and his possessions upon the alter of consecration to God. He served the church faithfully and efficiently as a class leader and Sunday school Superintendent. His liberality in contributions to the support of the Church was sometimes called prodigality by some, who, for want of the grace of God in their own hearts, could not appreciates spirit. Not only has Shiloh Church lost its loading spirit, but the Monroe Circuit has lost one of its best Stewards and one of its safest counselors. His life was fraught with changes, let adversity and prosperity found him unwavering-- “he knew in whom he trusted.” His place in the community is left without another to fill it. His death was one of the most triumphant ever knew. He left us indubitable testimony that in Christ he was “more than conqueror.” Not more than five minutes before his death he exhorted all present constant, live-long perseverance in the use of the means of grace and the discharge of christian duty as the only source of happiness in death and beyond the grave. Then turning to a brother who had long been a fellow-steward with him, he said: “Take care of the Church--Stand by it--support it--defend it; if you do not you will be the looser.” At this moment an old esteemed friend, who had just arrived, came up and asked him how he was. He answered: “I am just as low as a man can be but it will soon (obit ends)
Source: Monroe Enquirer Monday 12 March 1877, pg 3
Additional announcement: The funeral of Mr. E. W. Richardson, whose death was noticed in our last issue, took place at Shiloh Church on Last Tuesday, the 27th ult. He was buried with Masonic honors by the Monroe Lodge, A. F. M. of which he was a member.
A copy of Edward W. Richardson's obituary can be found in the Genealogy Room at the Union County Public Library, Monroe, North Carolina.
**Please note that New Hope Methodist Protestant Church was organized by Rev. Frank A. Sides in the year 1889, after Shiloh Methodist Episcopal Church burned in the Summer or Fall of 1888. This is why his obituary states his services were at Shiloh Church not New Hope. Source of information taken from the book "History of New Hope Methodist Protestant Church" which can be found online or at the Heritage Room at the historic courthouse in Monroe, North Carolina.
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