DIED
On the 4th inst., at the house of F. Ovenshire in Athens Tp., James A Thomas, age 72 years.
Mr. Thomas was apparently of quite vigorous health for one of his age and in usual strength up to the moment of his death. He had just walked home from his brother, H. Thomas as he was accustomed to walk that distance quite often. He and Mr. Ovenshire were each reading and conversing. Mr. Ovenshire asked him some question, but received no answer and supposed him absorbed in his reading, but soon spoke to him again, bur receiving no response, he looked up. Mr. Thomas had not moved in his chair, but sat in his former position just as when reading, save that his lower jaw had fallen. Thus without a struggle or a pain he exchanged the earthly for the spiritual body and rejoined the friends who were waiting for him over on the other shore.
When he heard of the sudden death of Mr. Cox, at Waverly, he remarked that he should choose to die thus suddenly and was ready to go; and so soon has he fulfilled his desire. God comfort the mourners; and especially do we sympathize with him whose ears have never heard the sweet melody of the work, Father, and whose lips have been closed to its utterance.
But, happy thought! when he shall pass to a higher mansion in the Heavenly Father's house; his lips shall speak and his ears be attumed to divine harmonies; and heaven's long age of bliss shall pay for all his "child has suffered here." O.K.C.
Source: Newspapers.com / The Athens Gleaner (Athens, Pennsylvania) Jan 12 1871
On the 4th inst., at the house of F. Ovenshire in Athens Tp., James A Thomas, age 72 years.
Mr. Thomas was apparently of quite vigorous health for one of his age and in usual strength up to the moment of his death. He had just walked home from his brother, H. Thomas as he was accustomed to walk that distance quite often. He and Mr. Ovenshire were each reading and conversing. Mr. Ovenshire asked him some question, but received no answer and supposed him absorbed in his reading, but soon spoke to him again, bur receiving no response, he looked up. Mr. Thomas had not moved in his chair, but sat in his former position just as when reading, save that his lower jaw had fallen. Thus without a struggle or a pain he exchanged the earthly for the spiritual body and rejoined the friends who were waiting for him over on the other shore.
When he heard of the sudden death of Mr. Cox, at Waverly, he remarked that he should choose to die thus suddenly and was ready to go; and so soon has he fulfilled his desire. God comfort the mourners; and especially do we sympathize with him whose ears have never heard the sweet melody of the work, Father, and whose lips have been closed to its utterance.
But, happy thought! when he shall pass to a higher mansion in the Heavenly Father's house; his lips shall speak and his ears be attumed to divine harmonies; and heaven's long age of bliss shall pay for all his "child has suffered here." O.K.C.
Source: Newspapers.com / The Athens Gleaner (Athens, Pennsylvania) Jan 12 1871
DIED
On the 4th inst., at the house of F. Ovenshire in Athens Tp., James A Thomas, age 72 years.
Mr. Thomas was apparently of quite vigorous health for one of his age and in usual strength up to the moment of his death. He had just walked home from his brother, H. Thomas as he was accustomed to walk that distance quite often. He and Mr. Ovenshire were each reading and conversing. Mr. Ovenshire asked him some question, but received no answer and supposed him absorbed in his reading, but soon spoke to him again, bur receiving no response, he looked up. Mr. Thomas had not moved in his chair, but sat in his former position just as when reading, save that his lower jaw had fallen. Thus without a struggle or a pain he exchanged the earthly for the spiritual body and rejoined the friends who were waiting for him over on the other shore.
When he heard of the sudden death of Mr. Cox, at Waverly, he remarked that he should choose to die thus suddenly and was ready to go; and so soon has he fulfilled his desire. God comfort the mourners; and especially do we sympathize with him whose ears have never heard the sweet melody of the work, Father, and whose lips have been closed to its utterance.
But, happy thought! when he shall pass to a higher mansion in the Heavenly Father's house; his lips shall speak and his ears be attumed to divine harmonies; and heaven's long age of bliss shall pay for all his "child has suffered here." O.K.C.
Source: Newspapers.com / The Athens Gleaner (Athens, Pennsylvania) Jan 12 1871
On the 4th inst., at the house of F. Ovenshire in Athens Tp., James A Thomas, age 72 years.
Mr. Thomas was apparently of quite vigorous health for one of his age and in usual strength up to the moment of his death. He had just walked home from his brother, H. Thomas as he was accustomed to walk that distance quite often. He and Mr. Ovenshire were each reading and conversing. Mr. Ovenshire asked him some question, but received no answer and supposed him absorbed in his reading, but soon spoke to him again, bur receiving no response, he looked up. Mr. Thomas had not moved in his chair, but sat in his former position just as when reading, save that his lower jaw had fallen. Thus without a struggle or a pain he exchanged the earthly for the spiritual body and rejoined the friends who were waiting for him over on the other shore.
When he heard of the sudden death of Mr. Cox, at Waverly, he remarked that he should choose to die thus suddenly and was ready to go; and so soon has he fulfilled his desire. God comfort the mourners; and especially do we sympathize with him whose ears have never heard the sweet melody of the work, Father, and whose lips have been closed to its utterance.
But, happy thought! when he shall pass to a higher mansion in the Heavenly Father's house; his lips shall speak and his ears be attumed to divine harmonies; and heaven's long age of bliss shall pay for all his "child has suffered here." O.K.C.
Source: Newspapers.com / The Athens Gleaner (Athens, Pennsylvania) Jan 12 1871
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JAMES A. THOMAS
DIED
JAN. 4th 1871
AGED
72 Y'rs 7 Mo's
& 18 Da's
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Taken from Records of Mr. McPherson, Stamford, NY
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