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Joseph Albert “Joe” Dennison

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Joseph Albert “Joe” Dennison

Birth
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Death
22 Nov 1902 (aged 54)
Una, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
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Another solder of the cross has laid his armor down to enter into that rest which awaits the people of God. Brother J.A. Dennison was born on March 14, 1848; obeyed the gospel and was baptized, by Brother E.G. Sewell, when eighteen years of age; and was married to Miss Victoria Cozart of Indian Bay, Ark., on October 14, 1874. He was the first of his father's family (and among the first in his community) to obey the gospel; and immediately afterwards he obtained the consent of his parents to have the word preached at their house to the family and neighbors. Brother Sewell was selected for this work. At the close of the first sermon a brother-in-law and an unmarried sister obeyed the gospel. From this humble beginning, father, mother, brothers and sisters, and also many of his neighbors became obedient to the faith; a congregation was established; and soon a house of worship was built.

Brother Dennison never considered himself a preacher, yet I have heard him preach many sermons that might be classed with the best. He also took part in several debates, in which he proved himself as an able defender of the faith. Being zealous in the cause of Christ, and being surrounded by the sects, many were the conflicts he had with them; yet, possessing a strong mind and a studious disposition, even their leaders gave him no trouble. He died in full assurance of faith, and leaves a Christian wife, three sons and one daughter to follow after.

Obituary from the Gospel Advocate 1902 page 122 by Benjamin Townes.
Another solder of the cross has laid his armor down to enter into that rest which awaits the people of God. Brother J.A. Dennison was born on March 14, 1848; obeyed the gospel and was baptized, by Brother E.G. Sewell, when eighteen years of age; and was married to Miss Victoria Cozart of Indian Bay, Ark., on October 14, 1874. He was the first of his father's family (and among the first in his community) to obey the gospel; and immediately afterwards he obtained the consent of his parents to have the word preached at their house to the family and neighbors. Brother Sewell was selected for this work. At the close of the first sermon a brother-in-law and an unmarried sister obeyed the gospel. From this humble beginning, father, mother, brothers and sisters, and also many of his neighbors became obedient to the faith; a congregation was established; and soon a house of worship was built.

Brother Dennison never considered himself a preacher, yet I have heard him preach many sermons that might be classed with the best. He also took part in several debates, in which he proved himself as an able defender of the faith. Being zealous in the cause of Christ, and being surrounded by the sects, many were the conflicts he had with them; yet, possessing a strong mind and a studious disposition, even their leaders gave him no trouble. He died in full assurance of faith, and leaves a Christian wife, three sons and one daughter to follow after.

Obituary from the Gospel Advocate 1902 page 122 by Benjamin Townes.

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Buried on the family property under his favorite apple tree - GPS 36.09813 -86.63622

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