Stone says: "Died...aged 33 years."
DIED--On Monday the 29th of April, 1844, at his residence in Port Gibson, B.W. MOREHEAD, M.D., in the 34th year of his age. Dr. Morehead was a native of Kentucky, and a agraduate of the old medical School at Philadelphia. Having removed to this State in 1836, and shortly after, settled in Grand Gulf, he practiced medicine in that place, and discharged the duties of his profession during several years with highly creditable success. Possessed naturally of a good mind, and having, by great assiduity, acquired a good education both literary and medical, he soon obtained a fair reputation among his peers and the community at large, for medical skill. At a later period having married in Port Gibson, he removed to that beautiful town, where he continued the practice of his profession, with equal success, and the increased confidence of the community until his death. It was while his practice was still enlarging and his fame still extending, that epidemic Erysipelas appeared at the neighboring city of Grand Gulf; and proving fatal to many of its citizens, Dr. M., was called in as a consulting Physician. Although he had been in feeble health for more than a year, yet unsparing of himself, he promptly met the calls of his friends. Day and night he exposed himself, in the assiduities of his attentions to the sick. In this he seems entirely to have forgotten his own situation, it might almost be said his duty to himself and his growing family and as a consequence, he soon contracted the disease in his own person.
Firm and decided in his judgment and actions in relation to others, he was diffident in regard to his own case, when disease assailed him. Hence in the earliest stages of his attack, he called to his assistance the best medical skill of the Town in which he lived. Equally prompt in response to the summons, they gathered, as medical brothers, and found a falling medical brother. For some days no very serious apprehensions, in relation to his situation, were entertained. And, although the epidemic has already proved itself formidable in other cases, yet, had his health been firm, especially with the medical skill which had come to his aid, there would probably have been no very serious grounds of alarm. But being otherwise diseased, the fatal element insinuated itself, eluding the detection of the utmost degree of medical vigilance, until it had fairly gained the citadel of life. Such indeed, is in the insidious character of this fell destroyer. Every effort was made to arrest the progress of the disease, but all in vain.
Dr. M., had frequently expressed doubt in relation to his own recovery, but his attendant physicians, though their hopes of success were faint still battled with the enemy. They were compelled at length after full consultation to announce to their patient and medical brother the unwelcome intelligence that he must die. He received the announcement with the firmness characteristic of his life. With great benevolence in his voice and manner he called out "medical brothers stand by me till I am gone". He then called for his religious friends and advisors. Several clergymen were present. To one of them he remarked that the certain intelligence of his departure was somewhat sudden and the event solemn. He would gladly receive any advice and assistance that could be given him; at the same time, asking his medical friends if they thought him under the influence of mental aberration. There was but one sentiment on this subject promptly expressed by all. His mind was remarkably sound and his reason firm. he then deliberately and full disclaimed all hope of a happy eternity on the grounds of his personal merit, and that his only hope was based upon the terms of the Gospel of the New Testament. But this hope was not firm. It seemed evident that he wanted time to mature it. He was reminded of the thief on the cross; and his own prayers were mingled with those of his friends which were offered in his behalf: Especially in certain portions of those prayers, which he felt to be more peculiary applicable to his own case he expressed his urgent and emphatic 'Amen'. The struggle though severe was short. He was particularly kind and courteous to all around him. He expressed a wish that he would have seen "Brother Butler" as he called him (the Rev. Mr. Butler was absent from town) and then remarked "all are my brothers". He then took an affectionate leave of his family and friends, calling for his servants also. This done, he exclaimed "Glory to God", when after a few gasps the curtain dropped and the scene closed. He left an affectionate and devoted wife and three small children together with numerous relations and friends, to deplore his loss. His mortal remains were interred in the Cemetery of Port Gibson. May his dear devoted wife resort in her trials for help to the same God to whom her husband fled for refuge in the hour of his extremely. M.
DIED--On Monday the 29th of April, 1844, at his residence in Port Gibson, B.W. MOREHEAD, M.D., in the 34th year of his age. Dr. Morehead was a native of Kentucky, and a agraduate of the old medical School at Philadelphia. Having removed to this State in 1836, and shortly after, settled in Grand Gulf, he practiced medicine in that place, and discharged the duties of his profession during several years with highly creditable success. Possessed naturally of a good mind, and having, by great assiduity, acquired a good education both literary and medical, he soon obtained a fair reputation among his peers and the community at large, for medical skill. At a later period having married in Port Gibson, he removed to that beautiful town, where he continued the practice of his profession, with equal success, and the increased confidence of the community until his death. It was while his practice was still enlarging and his fame still extending, that epidemic Erysipelas appeared at the neighboring city of Grand Gulf; and proving fatal to many of its citizens, Dr. M., was called in as a consulting Physician. Although he had been in feeble health for more than a year, yet unsparing of himself, he promptly met the calls of his friends. Day and night he exposed himself, in the assiduities of his attentions to the sick. In this he seems entirely to have forgotten his own situation, it might almost be said his duty to himself and his growing family and as a consequence, he soon contracted the disease in his own person.
Firm and decided in his judgment and actions in relation to others, he was diffident in regard to his own case, when disease assailed him. Hence in the earliest stages of his attack, he called to his assistance the best medical skill of the Town in which he lived. Equally prompt in response to the summons, they gathered, as medical brothers, and found a falling medical brother. For some days no very serious apprehensions, in relation to his situation, were entertained. And, although the epidemic has already proved itself formidable in other cases, yet, had his health been firm, especially with the medical skill which had come to his aid, there would probably have been no very serious grounds of alarm. But being otherwise diseased, the fatal element insinuated itself, eluding the detection of the utmost degree of medical vigilance, until it had fairly gained the citadel of life. Such indeed, is in the insidious character of this fell destroyer. Every effort was made to arrest the progress of the disease, but all in vain.
Dr. M., had frequently expressed doubt in relation to his own recovery, but his attendant physicians, though their hopes of success were faint still battled with the enemy. They were compelled at length after full consultation to announce to their patient and medical brother the unwelcome intelligence that he must die. He received the announcement with the firmness characteristic of his life. With great benevolence in his voice and manner he called out "medical brothers stand by me till I am gone". He then called for his religious friends and advisors. Several clergymen were present. To one of them he remarked that the certain intelligence of his departure was somewhat sudden and the event solemn. He would gladly receive any advice and assistance that could be given him; at the same time, asking his medical friends if they thought him under the influence of mental aberration. There was but one sentiment on this subject promptly expressed by all. His mind was remarkably sound and his reason firm. he then deliberately and full disclaimed all hope of a happy eternity on the grounds of his personal merit, and that his only hope was based upon the terms of the Gospel of the New Testament. But this hope was not firm. It seemed evident that he wanted time to mature it. He was reminded of the thief on the cross; and his own prayers were mingled with those of his friends which were offered in his behalf: Especially in certain portions of those prayers, which he felt to be more peculiary applicable to his own case he expressed his urgent and emphatic 'Amen'. The struggle though severe was short. He was particularly kind and courteous to all around him. He expressed a wish that he would have seen "Brother Butler" as he called him (the Rev. Mr. Butler was absent from town) and then remarked "all are my brothers". He then took an affectionate leave of his family and friends, calling for his servants also. This done, he exclaimed "Glory to God", when after a few gasps the curtain dropped and the scene closed. He left an affectionate and devoted wife and three small children together with numerous relations and friends, to deplore his loss. His mortal remains were interred in the Cemetery of Port Gibson. May his dear devoted wife resort in her trials for help to the same God to whom her husband fled for refuge in the hour of his extremely. M.
Stone says: "Died...aged 33 years."
DIED--On Monday the 29th of April, 1844, at his residence in Port Gibson, B.W. MOREHEAD, M.D., in the 34th year of his age. Dr. Morehead was a native of Kentucky, and a agraduate of the old medical School at Philadelphia. Having removed to this State in 1836, and shortly after, settled in Grand Gulf, he practiced medicine in that place, and discharged the duties of his profession during several years with highly creditable success. Possessed naturally of a good mind, and having, by great assiduity, acquired a good education both literary and medical, he soon obtained a fair reputation among his peers and the community at large, for medical skill. At a later period having married in Port Gibson, he removed to that beautiful town, where he continued the practice of his profession, with equal success, and the increased confidence of the community until his death. It was while his practice was still enlarging and his fame still extending, that epidemic Erysipelas appeared at the neighboring city of Grand Gulf; and proving fatal to many of its citizens, Dr. M., was called in as a consulting Physician. Although he had been in feeble health for more than a year, yet unsparing of himself, he promptly met the calls of his friends. Day and night he exposed himself, in the assiduities of his attentions to the sick. In this he seems entirely to have forgotten his own situation, it might almost be said his duty to himself and his growing family and as a consequence, he soon contracted the disease in his own person.
Firm and decided in his judgment and actions in relation to others, he was diffident in regard to his own case, when disease assailed him. Hence in the earliest stages of his attack, he called to his assistance the best medical skill of the Town in which he lived. Equally prompt in response to the summons, they gathered, as medical brothers, and found a falling medical brother. For some days no very serious apprehensions, in relation to his situation, were entertained. And, although the epidemic has already proved itself formidable in other cases, yet, had his health been firm, especially with the medical skill which had come to his aid, there would probably have been no very serious grounds of alarm. But being otherwise diseased, the fatal element insinuated itself, eluding the detection of the utmost degree of medical vigilance, until it had fairly gained the citadel of life. Such indeed, is in the insidious character of this fell destroyer. Every effort was made to arrest the progress of the disease, but all in vain.
Dr. M., had frequently expressed doubt in relation to his own recovery, but his attendant physicians, though their hopes of success were faint still battled with the enemy. They were compelled at length after full consultation to announce to their patient and medical brother the unwelcome intelligence that he must die. He received the announcement with the firmness characteristic of his life. With great benevolence in his voice and manner he called out "medical brothers stand by me till I am gone". He then called for his religious friends and advisors. Several clergymen were present. To one of them he remarked that the certain intelligence of his departure was somewhat sudden and the event solemn. He would gladly receive any advice and assistance that could be given him; at the same time, asking his medical friends if they thought him under the influence of mental aberration. There was but one sentiment on this subject promptly expressed by all. His mind was remarkably sound and his reason firm. he then deliberately and full disclaimed all hope of a happy eternity on the grounds of his personal merit, and that his only hope was based upon the terms of the Gospel of the New Testament. But this hope was not firm. It seemed evident that he wanted time to mature it. He was reminded of the thief on the cross; and his own prayers were mingled with those of his friends which were offered in his behalf: Especially in certain portions of those prayers, which he felt to be more peculiary applicable to his own case he expressed his urgent and emphatic 'Amen'. The struggle though severe was short. He was particularly kind and courteous to all around him. He expressed a wish that he would have seen "Brother Butler" as he called him (the Rev. Mr. Butler was absent from town) and then remarked "all are my brothers". He then took an affectionate leave of his family and friends, calling for his servants also. This done, he exclaimed "Glory to God", when after a few gasps the curtain dropped and the scene closed. He left an affectionate and devoted wife and three small children together with numerous relations and friends, to deplore his loss. His mortal remains were interred in the Cemetery of Port Gibson. May his dear devoted wife resort in her trials for help to the same God to whom her husband fled for refuge in the hour of his extremely. M.
DIED--On Monday the 29th of April, 1844, at his residence in Port Gibson, B.W. MOREHEAD, M.D., in the 34th year of his age. Dr. Morehead was a native of Kentucky, and a agraduate of the old medical School at Philadelphia. Having removed to this State in 1836, and shortly after, settled in Grand Gulf, he practiced medicine in that place, and discharged the duties of his profession during several years with highly creditable success. Possessed naturally of a good mind, and having, by great assiduity, acquired a good education both literary and medical, he soon obtained a fair reputation among his peers and the community at large, for medical skill. At a later period having married in Port Gibson, he removed to that beautiful town, where he continued the practice of his profession, with equal success, and the increased confidence of the community until his death. It was while his practice was still enlarging and his fame still extending, that epidemic Erysipelas appeared at the neighboring city of Grand Gulf; and proving fatal to many of its citizens, Dr. M., was called in as a consulting Physician. Although he had been in feeble health for more than a year, yet unsparing of himself, he promptly met the calls of his friends. Day and night he exposed himself, in the assiduities of his attentions to the sick. In this he seems entirely to have forgotten his own situation, it might almost be said his duty to himself and his growing family and as a consequence, he soon contracted the disease in his own person.
Firm and decided in his judgment and actions in relation to others, he was diffident in regard to his own case, when disease assailed him. Hence in the earliest stages of his attack, he called to his assistance the best medical skill of the Town in which he lived. Equally prompt in response to the summons, they gathered, as medical brothers, and found a falling medical brother. For some days no very serious apprehensions, in relation to his situation, were entertained. And, although the epidemic has already proved itself formidable in other cases, yet, had his health been firm, especially with the medical skill which had come to his aid, there would probably have been no very serious grounds of alarm. But being otherwise diseased, the fatal element insinuated itself, eluding the detection of the utmost degree of medical vigilance, until it had fairly gained the citadel of life. Such indeed, is in the insidious character of this fell destroyer. Every effort was made to arrest the progress of the disease, but all in vain.
Dr. M., had frequently expressed doubt in relation to his own recovery, but his attendant physicians, though their hopes of success were faint still battled with the enemy. They were compelled at length after full consultation to announce to their patient and medical brother the unwelcome intelligence that he must die. He received the announcement with the firmness characteristic of his life. With great benevolence in his voice and manner he called out "medical brothers stand by me till I am gone". He then called for his religious friends and advisors. Several clergymen were present. To one of them he remarked that the certain intelligence of his departure was somewhat sudden and the event solemn. He would gladly receive any advice and assistance that could be given him; at the same time, asking his medical friends if they thought him under the influence of mental aberration. There was but one sentiment on this subject promptly expressed by all. His mind was remarkably sound and his reason firm. he then deliberately and full disclaimed all hope of a happy eternity on the grounds of his personal merit, and that his only hope was based upon the terms of the Gospel of the New Testament. But this hope was not firm. It seemed evident that he wanted time to mature it. He was reminded of the thief on the cross; and his own prayers were mingled with those of his friends which were offered in his behalf: Especially in certain portions of those prayers, which he felt to be more peculiary applicable to his own case he expressed his urgent and emphatic 'Amen'. The struggle though severe was short. He was particularly kind and courteous to all around him. He expressed a wish that he would have seen "Brother Butler" as he called him (the Rev. Mr. Butler was absent from town) and then remarked "all are my brothers". He then took an affectionate leave of his family and friends, calling for his servants also. This done, he exclaimed "Glory to God", when after a few gasps the curtain dropped and the scene closed. He left an affectionate and devoted wife and three small children together with numerous relations and friends, to deplore his loss. His mortal remains were interred in the Cemetery of Port Gibson. May his dear devoted wife resort in her trials for help to the same God to whom her husband fled for refuge in the hour of his extremely. M.
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