"The LaFayette Sun" - June 9, 1909:
Marshall B. Hurst.
The subject of this memoir, Marshall B. Hurst, after a long and useful life here, has entered into the fullness of life in the great beyond.
Brother Hurst was born at what is now called Fredonia, Chambers County, Ala. His father was one of the pioneers of East Alabama, and according to Dr. West's History of Methodism in Alabama, had established a store at that point several years before the Indians were removed from Alabama. From the same author we learn that the first Methodist Church in this section of the state was organized by Rev. E. G. Richards at Hurst's store in 1833, with a membership of thirteen.
J. A. Hurst, the father of M. B. Hurst, was one of the charter members and a local preacher. Notwithstanding the great disadvantages of this early period, Marshall B. Hurst acquired a splendid education in the common and classic branches. His occupation for life was teaching, and in this he was eminently successful. For 42 years he taught here and there in East Alabama, and thousands of young men and women received from him their education. Perhaps a greater number than from any other teacher who ever lived in East Alabama. Many of his former pupils have achieved distinction in life from his thorough instruction.
As County Surveyor for many years, he was known to all the people of this section for his accurate, pains-taking work. He was also County Commissioner for four years. He was a Master Mason for many years in Fredonia Lodge, A.F. & A.M. At the breaking out of the Civil War, he enlisted in the West Point Light Guards. Appointed afterwards Chief Musician of the 14th Ala. Regiment. He served his country until the close of the war and then resumed his occupation of teaching, which he kept up until advancing years and declining health rendered this no longer possible. Then making his home with his children, he patiently awaited the summons, which came on May 1, 1909. At twilight the gentle spirit went home to God.
Brother Hurst was married to Nannie Glasgow, November 7th, 1865. To them were born 4 children; one son died several years since. One, Rev. H. M. Hurst, is a member of the North Alabama Conference. One son, P. A. Hurst, is county surveyor of Chambers County. A daughter, Julia, married A. J. Penn, a merchant of Five Points, Ala.
The faithful wife of 44 years companionship still lingers physically blind, but with clear spiritual vision, only waiting till the shadows have a little longer grown.
In manner, Brother Hurst was courteous and kindly. In spirit, a zealous Methodist and devout Christian. We shall miss him in the home and in the church, in the works of men.
The news of his death will bring sorrow to thousands of his old pupils. He was laid to rest after the church services with Masonic honors in the cemetery at Five Points. An over-flowed house attested his popularity, many coming for miles to attend his burial.
We commend his sorrowing ones to his God. Well can be said of him, servant of God well done.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - Wednesday, May 5, 1909:
MR. M. B. HURST DEAD
Saturday evening, Mr. Marshall B. Hurst died at his home down in north Chambers county. He was quite old and had been in feeble health for quite a while. He was a Confederate Veteran and man of more than ordinary ability. He was buried with Masonic honors at Five Points on Saturday afternoon. A large number of Masons from Roanoke attended and took part in the funeral rites.
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Marshall B. Hurst.
The subject of this memoir, Marshall B. Hurst, after a long and useful life here, has entered into the fullness of life in the great beyond.
Brother Hurst was born at what is now called Fredonia, Chambers County, Ala. His father was one of the pioneers of East Alabama, and according to Dr. West's History of Methodism in Alabama, had established a store at that point several years before the Indians were removed from Alabama. From the same author we learn that the first Methodist Church in this section of the state was organized by Rev. E. G. Richards at Hurst's store in 1833, with a membership of thirteen.
J. A. Hurst, the father of M. B. Hurst, was one of the charter members and a local preacher. Notwithstanding the great disadvantages of this early period, Marshall B. Hurst acquired a splendid education in the common and classic branches. His occupation for life was teaching, and in this he was eminently successful. For 42 years he taught here and there in East Alabama, and thousands of young men and women received from him their education. Perhaps a greater number than from any other teacher who ever lived in East Alabama. Many of his former pupils have achieved distinction in life from his thorough instruction.
As County Surveyor for many years, he was known to all the people of this section for his accurate, pains-taking work. He was also County Commissioner for four years. He was a Master Mason for many years in Fredonia Lodge, A.F. & A.M. At the breaking out of the Civil War, he enlisted in the West Point Light Guards. Appointed afterwards Chief Musician of the 14th Ala. Regiment. He served his country until the close of the war and then resumed his occupation of teaching, which he kept up until advancing years and declining health rendered this no longer possible. Then making his home with his children, he patiently awaited the summons, which came on May 1, 1909. At twilight the gentle spirit went home to God.
Brother Hurst was married to Nannie Glasgow, November 7th, 1865. To them were born 4 children; one son died several years since. One, Rev. H. M. Hurst, is a member of the North Alabama Conference. One son, P. A. Hurst, is county surveyor of Chambers County. A daughter, Julia, married A. J. Penn, a merchant of Five Points, Ala.
The faithful wife of 44 years companionship still lingers physically blind, but with clear spiritual vision, only waiting till the shadows have a little longer grown.
In manner, Brother Hurst was courteous and kindly. In spirit, a zealous Methodist and devout Christian. We shall miss him in the home and in the church, in the works of men.
The news of his death will bring sorrow to thousands of his old pupils. He was laid to rest after the church services with Masonic honors in the cemetery at Five Points. An over-flowed house attested his popularity, many coming for miles to attend his burial.
We commend his sorrowing ones to his God. Well can be said of him, servant of God well done.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - Wednesday, May 5, 1909:
MR. M. B. HURST DEAD
Saturday evening, Mr. Marshall B. Hurst died at his home down in north Chambers county. He was quite old and had been in feeble health for quite a while. He was a Confederate Veteran and man of more than ordinary ability. He was buried with Masonic honors at Five Points on Saturday afternoon. A large number of Masons from Roanoke attended and took part in the funeral rites.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - June 9, 1909:
Marshall B. Hurst.
The subject of this memoir, Marshall B. Hurst, after a long and useful life here, has entered into the fullness of life in the great beyond.
Brother Hurst was born at what is now called Fredonia, Chambers County, Ala. His father was one of the pioneers of East Alabama, and according to Dr. West's History of Methodism in Alabama, had established a store at that point several years before the Indians were removed from Alabama. From the same author we learn that the first Methodist Church in this section of the state was organized by Rev. E. G. Richards at Hurst's store in 1833, with a membership of thirteen.
J. A. Hurst, the father of M. B. Hurst, was one of the charter members and a local preacher. Notwithstanding the great disadvantages of this early period, Marshall B. Hurst acquired a splendid education in the common and classic branches. His occupation for life was teaching, and in this he was eminently successful. For 42 years he taught here and there in East Alabama, and thousands of young men and women received from him their education. Perhaps a greater number than from any other teacher who ever lived in East Alabama. Many of his former pupils have achieved distinction in life from his thorough instruction.
As County Surveyor for many years, he was known to all the people of this section for his accurate, pains-taking work. He was also County Commissioner for four years. He was a Master Mason for many years in Fredonia Lodge, A.F. & A.M. At the breaking out of the Civil War, he enlisted in the West Point Light Guards. Appointed afterwards Chief Musician of the 14th Ala. Regiment. He served his country until the close of the war and then resumed his occupation of teaching, which he kept up until advancing years and declining health rendered this no longer possible. Then making his home with his children, he patiently awaited the summons, which came on May 1, 1909. At twilight the gentle spirit went home to God.
Brother Hurst was married to Nannie Glasgow, November 7th, 1865. To them were born 4 children; one son died several years since. One, Rev. H. M. Hurst, is a member of the North Alabama Conference. One son, P. A. Hurst, is county surveyor of Chambers County. A daughter, Julia, married A. J. Penn, a merchant of Five Points, Ala.
The faithful wife of 44 years companionship still lingers physically blind, but with clear spiritual vision, only waiting till the shadows have a little longer grown.
In manner, Brother Hurst was courteous and kindly. In spirit, a zealous Methodist and devout Christian. We shall miss him in the home and in the church, in the works of men.
The news of his death will bring sorrow to thousands of his old pupils. He was laid to rest after the church services with Masonic honors in the cemetery at Five Points. An over-flowed house attested his popularity, many coming for miles to attend his burial.
We commend his sorrowing ones to his God. Well can be said of him, servant of God well done.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - Wednesday, May 5, 1909:
MR. M. B. HURST DEAD
Saturday evening, Mr. Marshall B. Hurst died at his home down in north Chambers county. He was quite old and had been in feeble health for quite a while. He was a Confederate Veteran and man of more than ordinary ability. He was buried with Masonic honors at Five Points on Saturday afternoon. A large number of Masons from Roanoke attended and took part in the funeral rites.
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Marshall B. Hurst.
The subject of this memoir, Marshall B. Hurst, after a long and useful life here, has entered into the fullness of life in the great beyond.
Brother Hurst was born at what is now called Fredonia, Chambers County, Ala. His father was one of the pioneers of East Alabama, and according to Dr. West's History of Methodism in Alabama, had established a store at that point several years before the Indians were removed from Alabama. From the same author we learn that the first Methodist Church in this section of the state was organized by Rev. E. G. Richards at Hurst's store in 1833, with a membership of thirteen.
J. A. Hurst, the father of M. B. Hurst, was one of the charter members and a local preacher. Notwithstanding the great disadvantages of this early period, Marshall B. Hurst acquired a splendid education in the common and classic branches. His occupation for life was teaching, and in this he was eminently successful. For 42 years he taught here and there in East Alabama, and thousands of young men and women received from him their education. Perhaps a greater number than from any other teacher who ever lived in East Alabama. Many of his former pupils have achieved distinction in life from his thorough instruction.
As County Surveyor for many years, he was known to all the people of this section for his accurate, pains-taking work. He was also County Commissioner for four years. He was a Master Mason for many years in Fredonia Lodge, A.F. & A.M. At the breaking out of the Civil War, he enlisted in the West Point Light Guards. Appointed afterwards Chief Musician of the 14th Ala. Regiment. He served his country until the close of the war and then resumed his occupation of teaching, which he kept up until advancing years and declining health rendered this no longer possible. Then making his home with his children, he patiently awaited the summons, which came on May 1, 1909. At twilight the gentle spirit went home to God.
Brother Hurst was married to Nannie Glasgow, November 7th, 1865. To them were born 4 children; one son died several years since. One, Rev. H. M. Hurst, is a member of the North Alabama Conference. One son, P. A. Hurst, is county surveyor of Chambers County. A daughter, Julia, married A. J. Penn, a merchant of Five Points, Ala.
The faithful wife of 44 years companionship still lingers physically blind, but with clear spiritual vision, only waiting till the shadows have a little longer grown.
In manner, Brother Hurst was courteous and kindly. In spirit, a zealous Methodist and devout Christian. We shall miss him in the home and in the church, in the works of men.
The news of his death will bring sorrow to thousands of his old pupils. He was laid to rest after the church services with Masonic honors in the cemetery at Five Points. An over-flowed house attested his popularity, many coming for miles to attend his burial.
We commend his sorrowing ones to his God. Well can be said of him, servant of God well done.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - Wednesday, May 5, 1909:
MR. M. B. HURST DEAD
Saturday evening, Mr. Marshall B. Hurst died at his home down in north Chambers county. He was quite old and had been in feeble health for quite a while. He was a Confederate Veteran and man of more than ordinary ability. He was buried with Masonic honors at Five Points on Saturday afternoon. A large number of Masons from Roanoke attended and took part in the funeral rites.
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