Arthur Ledbetter, son of Washington & Martha CHESSER Ledbetter. Husband of Mary R. Jackson, married 23 March 1850.
From old cemetery information, it is believed that Arthur is buried beside his parents, Washington & Martha CHESSER Ledbetter. Old versions of the cemetery say that these 3 tombstones were "almost illegible" and were side by side.
Dying Declarations of Arthur Ledbetter, printed in Winter 1984 issue of The Madison County Musings, from funeral card
Dying declarations of Arthur Ledbetter who died in Madison County, Arkansas, July 4, 1851: The deceased was born in Overton County, Tennessee, was married in his 23rd year to Mary R., daughter of Mr. Geo. Jackson, on the 23rd of March 1850; having lived with his dearly beloved companion one year, 3 months and 11 days.
On Friday morning about 3 o'clock, he was praying the Lord to have mercy upon him. His prayer was "Lord have mercy on me! - do Lord have mercy on me." For a moment he seemed to be at ease; when suddenly he cried out, praising God, and exclaiming - "I have got religion, I've got religion! - hallelujah! hallelujah!". Oh what a joyful time then ensued; it was joy comingled with grief. Before this profession, his wife grieved much, seeing that he was about to leave her. To her he cried: "Oh Mary, grieve not for me; the Lord will not take me from you and friends in my sins."
Beginning now to sink rapidly; while the pulse under the finger seemed to beat slower and slower, he seemed to feast the more on God's grace; though extremely feeble, he would often sing and praise God aloud. At this time he stretched himself out on the bed; he then turned himself over; and we thought the good time had come and that the Lord would now take him sure enough. But he revived up and commenced singing and praising God. He now called his friends around the bed, and said "I want to bid you all farewell"
His father, mother, sisters and brothers, with the companion of his bosom, all stood around his bed, when reaching forth, his icy hand - then cold in the struggles of death, he uttered, "Farewell, till I meet you all in Heaven! - Farewell." He then clapped his hands together and rejoiced in God; being yet in possession of his right mind. At this time, his mother asked him "Arthur do you know me?" To which, when he had turned and saw, he answered, "Yes mother I know you." These words were his last.
Now, when evidently breathing his last, he crossed his hands upon his breast, set his eyes toward Heaven, and bade this world and all earthly things a last farewell; and calmly, with pleasant and shining countenance, telling his friends not to grieve after him, with few struggles he passed away. The Lord has taken him home to glory; he is gone farewell. His spirit has returned to God who gave it. Pillowed on a Saviour's breast, Soon the bright morn shall restore, Sweetly sleep and softy rest; The buried friend we now deplore.
From old cemetery information, it is believed that Arthur is buried beside his parents, Washington & Martha CHESSER Ledbetter. Old versions of the cemetery say that these 3 tombstones were "almost illegible" and were side by side.
Dying Declarations of Arthur Ledbetter, printed in Winter 1984 issue of The Madison County Musings, from funeral card
Dying declarations of Arthur Ledbetter who died in Madison County, Arkansas, July 4, 1851: The deceased was born in Overton County, Tennessee, was married in his 23rd year to Mary R., daughter of Mr. Geo. Jackson, on the 23rd of March 1850; having lived with his dearly beloved companion one year, 3 months and 11 days.
On Friday morning about 3 o'clock, he was praying the Lord to have mercy upon him. His prayer was "Lord have mercy on me! - do Lord have mercy on me." For a moment he seemed to be at ease; when suddenly he cried out, praising God, and exclaiming - "I have got religion, I've got religion! - hallelujah! hallelujah!". Oh what a joyful time then ensued; it was joy comingled with grief. Before this profession, his wife grieved much, seeing that he was about to leave her. To her he cried: "Oh Mary, grieve not for me; the Lord will not take me from you and friends in my sins."
Beginning now to sink rapidly; while the pulse under the finger seemed to beat slower and slower, he seemed to feast the more on God's grace; though extremely feeble, he would often sing and praise God aloud. At this time he stretched himself out on the bed; he then turned himself over; and we thought the good time had come and that the Lord would now take him sure enough. But he revived up and commenced singing and praising God. He now called his friends around the bed, and said "I want to bid you all farewell"
His father, mother, sisters and brothers, with the companion of his bosom, all stood around his bed, when reaching forth, his icy hand - then cold in the struggles of death, he uttered, "Farewell, till I meet you all in Heaven! - Farewell." He then clapped his hands together and rejoiced in God; being yet in possession of his right mind. At this time, his mother asked him "Arthur do you know me?" To which, when he had turned and saw, he answered, "Yes mother I know you." These words were his last.
Now, when evidently breathing his last, he crossed his hands upon his breast, set his eyes toward Heaven, and bade this world and all earthly things a last farewell; and calmly, with pleasant and shining countenance, telling his friends not to grieve after him, with few struggles he passed away. The Lord has taken him home to glory; he is gone farewell. His spirit has returned to God who gave it. Pillowed on a Saviour's breast, Soon the bright morn shall restore, Sweetly sleep and softy rest; The buried friend we now deplore.
Arthur Ledbetter, son of Washington & Martha CHESSER Ledbetter. Husband of Mary R. Jackson, married 23 March 1850.
From old cemetery information, it is believed that Arthur is buried beside his parents, Washington & Martha CHESSER Ledbetter. Old versions of the cemetery say that these 3 tombstones were "almost illegible" and were side by side.
Dying Declarations of Arthur Ledbetter, printed in Winter 1984 issue of The Madison County Musings, from funeral card
Dying declarations of Arthur Ledbetter who died in Madison County, Arkansas, July 4, 1851: The deceased was born in Overton County, Tennessee, was married in his 23rd year to Mary R., daughter of Mr. Geo. Jackson, on the 23rd of March 1850; having lived with his dearly beloved companion one year, 3 months and 11 days.
On Friday morning about 3 o'clock, he was praying the Lord to have mercy upon him. His prayer was "Lord have mercy on me! - do Lord have mercy on me." For a moment he seemed to be at ease; when suddenly he cried out, praising God, and exclaiming - "I have got religion, I've got religion! - hallelujah! hallelujah!". Oh what a joyful time then ensued; it was joy comingled with grief. Before this profession, his wife grieved much, seeing that he was about to leave her. To her he cried: "Oh Mary, grieve not for me; the Lord will not take me from you and friends in my sins."
Beginning now to sink rapidly; while the pulse under the finger seemed to beat slower and slower, he seemed to feast the more on God's grace; though extremely feeble, he would often sing and praise God aloud. At this time he stretched himself out on the bed; he then turned himself over; and we thought the good time had come and that the Lord would now take him sure enough. But he revived up and commenced singing and praising God. He now called his friends around the bed, and said "I want to bid you all farewell"
His father, mother, sisters and brothers, with the companion of his bosom, all stood around his bed, when reaching forth, his icy hand - then cold in the struggles of death, he uttered, "Farewell, till I meet you all in Heaven! - Farewell." He then clapped his hands together and rejoiced in God; being yet in possession of his right mind. At this time, his mother asked him "Arthur do you know me?" To which, when he had turned and saw, he answered, "Yes mother I know you." These words were his last.
Now, when evidently breathing his last, he crossed his hands upon his breast, set his eyes toward Heaven, and bade this world and all earthly things a last farewell; and calmly, with pleasant and shining countenance, telling his friends not to grieve after him, with few struggles he passed away. The Lord has taken him home to glory; he is gone farewell. His spirit has returned to God who gave it. Pillowed on a Saviour's breast, Soon the bright morn shall restore, Sweetly sleep and softy rest; The buried friend we now deplore.
From old cemetery information, it is believed that Arthur is buried beside his parents, Washington & Martha CHESSER Ledbetter. Old versions of the cemetery say that these 3 tombstones were "almost illegible" and were side by side.
Dying Declarations of Arthur Ledbetter, printed in Winter 1984 issue of The Madison County Musings, from funeral card
Dying declarations of Arthur Ledbetter who died in Madison County, Arkansas, July 4, 1851: The deceased was born in Overton County, Tennessee, was married in his 23rd year to Mary R., daughter of Mr. Geo. Jackson, on the 23rd of March 1850; having lived with his dearly beloved companion one year, 3 months and 11 days.
On Friday morning about 3 o'clock, he was praying the Lord to have mercy upon him. His prayer was "Lord have mercy on me! - do Lord have mercy on me." For a moment he seemed to be at ease; when suddenly he cried out, praising God, and exclaiming - "I have got religion, I've got religion! - hallelujah! hallelujah!". Oh what a joyful time then ensued; it was joy comingled with grief. Before this profession, his wife grieved much, seeing that he was about to leave her. To her he cried: "Oh Mary, grieve not for me; the Lord will not take me from you and friends in my sins."
Beginning now to sink rapidly; while the pulse under the finger seemed to beat slower and slower, he seemed to feast the more on God's grace; though extremely feeble, he would often sing and praise God aloud. At this time he stretched himself out on the bed; he then turned himself over; and we thought the good time had come and that the Lord would now take him sure enough. But he revived up and commenced singing and praising God. He now called his friends around the bed, and said "I want to bid you all farewell"
His father, mother, sisters and brothers, with the companion of his bosom, all stood around his bed, when reaching forth, his icy hand - then cold in the struggles of death, he uttered, "Farewell, till I meet you all in Heaven! - Farewell." He then clapped his hands together and rejoiced in God; being yet in possession of his right mind. At this time, his mother asked him "Arthur do you know me?" To which, when he had turned and saw, he answered, "Yes mother I know you." These words were his last.
Now, when evidently breathing his last, he crossed his hands upon his breast, set his eyes toward Heaven, and bade this world and all earthly things a last farewell; and calmly, with pleasant and shining countenance, telling his friends not to grieve after him, with few struggles he passed away. The Lord has taken him home to glory; he is gone farewell. His spirit has returned to God who gave it. Pillowed on a Saviour's breast, Soon the bright morn shall restore, Sweetly sleep and softy rest; The buried friend we now deplore.
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