She was baptized at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Georgetown, SC in 1832 at age 5. Her family left SC in 1836 with the families of her father's 2 brothers: Thomas G. and Shadrack Rice to go to Lauderdale Co., TN. She married Dr. Thomas Michael Blackwell 1 Mar 1842 in Lauderdale Co.,TN and they had 10 children. They moved to Houston, Chickasaw, MS bef 1850. After her husband's death in 1865, she moved to back to TN and after her father's death in 1866 moved to Lauderdale Co., TN where she died in 1882.
Obituary: Sister A. L. C. Blackwell was born near Georgetown, SC on ____18, 1827; moved to Tennesse in 1837; was married to Dr. Thomas M. Blackwell March 2, 1842 and died at her home at Durhamville, Lauderdale county, Tenn., Jan. 29, 1882. Sister Blackwell was a true Christian. The writer of this, her pastor for 3 years, enjoyed many conversations with her on the subject of experimental religion. Her view of the atonement was clear, and her life was devoted to the service of the beloved Redeemer of her soul. The strength of her character is evinced by the facts of her life. Left a widow with 10 children only 2 of whom were of age at the death of their father, these children have been so trained and so taught that all became members of the church, and tried to serve God. I have seen her glowing face and heard her praises when these children, several of them, gave their hearts to Jesus. One of her sons is a worthy member of the Memphis Conference, and pastor of the Embury Circuit. Her toils were heavy, and after the war she was called upon to endure many privations, but amid it all she testified to the goodness of her Heavenly Father, and praised him for his mercies. Her fondness for her children was fully returned by them. Mother was a sweet word on their lips, and her memory will be sweet and comforting to their hearts. The disease which finally terminated her useful life was a slow one. She knew she was going and found her thoughts and affections at home upon the other side. When asked if she was ready, she said, "Yes, I have as many there to welcome me as here to weep for me." Such Christians die well, and leave behind them a precious name. Sister Blackwell's works do follow her. Her living children will perservere the way she led them, and join her in heaven.
Obituary: Sister A. L. C. Blackwell was born near Georgetown, SC on ____18, 1827; moved to Tennesse in 1837; was married to Dr. Thomas M. Blackwell March 2, 1842 and died at her home at Durhamville, Lauderdale county, Tenn., Jan. 29, 1882. Sister Blackwell was a true Christian. The writer of this, her pastor for 3 years, enjoyed many conversations with her on the subject of experimental religion. Her view of the atonement was clear, and her life was devoted to the service of the beloved Redeemer of her soul. The strength of her character is evinced by the facts of her life. Left a widow with 10 children only 2 of whom were of age at the death of their father, these children have been so trained and so taught that all became members of the church, and tried to serve God. I have seen her glowing face and heard her praises when these children, several of them, gave their hearts to Jesus. One of her sons is a worthy member of the Memphis Conference, and pastor of the Embury Circuit. Her toils were heavy, and after the war she was called upon to endure many privations, but amid it all she testified to the goodness of her Heavenly Father, and praised him for his mercies. Her fondness for her children was fully returned by them. Mother was a sweet word on their lips, and her memory will be sweet and comforting to their hearts. The disease which finally terminated her useful life was a slow one. She knew she was going and found her thoughts and affections at home upon the other side. When asked if she was ready, she said, "Yes, I have as many there to welcome me as here to weep for me." Such Christians die well, and leave behind them a precious name. Sister Blackwell's works do follow her. Her living children will perservere the way she led them, and join her in heaven.
She was baptized at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Georgetown, SC in 1832 at age 5. Her family left SC in 1836 with the families of her father's 2 brothers: Thomas G. and Shadrack Rice to go to Lauderdale Co., TN. She married Dr. Thomas Michael Blackwell 1 Mar 1842 in Lauderdale Co.,TN and they had 10 children. They moved to Houston, Chickasaw, MS bef 1850. After her husband's death in 1865, she moved to back to TN and after her father's death in 1866 moved to Lauderdale Co., TN where she died in 1882.
Obituary: Sister A. L. C. Blackwell was born near Georgetown, SC on ____18, 1827; moved to Tennesse in 1837; was married to Dr. Thomas M. Blackwell March 2, 1842 and died at her home at Durhamville, Lauderdale county, Tenn., Jan. 29, 1882. Sister Blackwell was a true Christian. The writer of this, her pastor for 3 years, enjoyed many conversations with her on the subject of experimental religion. Her view of the atonement was clear, and her life was devoted to the service of the beloved Redeemer of her soul. The strength of her character is evinced by the facts of her life. Left a widow with 10 children only 2 of whom were of age at the death of their father, these children have been so trained and so taught that all became members of the church, and tried to serve God. I have seen her glowing face and heard her praises when these children, several of them, gave their hearts to Jesus. One of her sons is a worthy member of the Memphis Conference, and pastor of the Embury Circuit. Her toils were heavy, and after the war she was called upon to endure many privations, but amid it all she testified to the goodness of her Heavenly Father, and praised him for his mercies. Her fondness for her children was fully returned by them. Mother was a sweet word on their lips, and her memory will be sweet and comforting to their hearts. The disease which finally terminated her useful life was a slow one. She knew she was going and found her thoughts and affections at home upon the other side. When asked if she was ready, she said, "Yes, I have as many there to welcome me as here to weep for me." Such Christians die well, and leave behind them a precious name. Sister Blackwell's works do follow her. Her living children will perservere the way she led them, and join her in heaven.
Obituary: Sister A. L. C. Blackwell was born near Georgetown, SC on ____18, 1827; moved to Tennesse in 1837; was married to Dr. Thomas M. Blackwell March 2, 1842 and died at her home at Durhamville, Lauderdale county, Tenn., Jan. 29, 1882. Sister Blackwell was a true Christian. The writer of this, her pastor for 3 years, enjoyed many conversations with her on the subject of experimental religion. Her view of the atonement was clear, and her life was devoted to the service of the beloved Redeemer of her soul. The strength of her character is evinced by the facts of her life. Left a widow with 10 children only 2 of whom were of age at the death of their father, these children have been so trained and so taught that all became members of the church, and tried to serve God. I have seen her glowing face and heard her praises when these children, several of them, gave their hearts to Jesus. One of her sons is a worthy member of the Memphis Conference, and pastor of the Embury Circuit. Her toils were heavy, and after the war she was called upon to endure many privations, but amid it all she testified to the goodness of her Heavenly Father, and praised him for his mercies. Her fondness for her children was fully returned by them. Mother was a sweet word on their lips, and her memory will be sweet and comforting to their hearts. The disease which finally terminated her useful life was a slow one. She knew she was going and found her thoughts and affections at home upon the other side. When asked if she was ready, she said, "Yes, I have as many there to welcome me as here to weep for me." Such Christians die well, and leave behind them a precious name. Sister Blackwell's works do follow her. Her living children will perservere the way she led them, and join her in heaven.
Family Members
Siblings
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
