The Index (Hermitage, Missouri) 21 Oct 1886 Thurs.
Death of Meekin Pitts
The neighborhood is mourning over the death of Uncle Meekin Pitts. Everybody who knew him loved him, and we rejoice to know that he has gone to a better world than this. God knows best and he thought best to take him from among us - from this world of sorrow. He was born May 2, 1812 in Logan county, Kentucky, and died October 10, 1886. Meekin Pitts was married to Mary Ann Gaulding December 27, 1839, by "Squire East". At one time he represented Hickory county in the General Assembly of this State, which office he filled with honor. He had a kind word for everybody on all occasions; was a devoted Christian, always ready to do his part in religious exercises. Just two weeks before his death he delivered a very interesting speech at the Children's Day at the Pittsburg church. He lived only one week after he was taken sick. One week before his death he was at Pittsburg. No one thought in one short week he would be called from earth. He took a chill that night which lasted about two hours, but was up Monday and on Tuesday took his horses to the creek to water them. Tuesday night he became worse and died on the Sunday following. He leaves an aged wife, one son, two daughters, ten grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. We have lost him but what is our loss is his gain, for we know he has gained a crown with many bright stars in it. Before he died he said he knew death was near and reached up his hand and said he could see great pillars of stone. He wife asked him if he could see the golden streets and he said he could. His suffering was great until a few moments before he died. He was buried in the orchard under some plum trees on the old homestead. The time has come when we will have to say farewell.
Contributed by Mindy.
Death of Meekin Pitts
The neighborhood is mourning over the death of Uncle Meekin Pitts. Everybody who knew him loved him, and we rejoice to know that he has gone to a better world than this. God knows best and he thought best to take him from among us - from this world of sorrow. He was born May 2, 1812 in Logan county, Kentucky, and died October 10, 1886. Meekin Pitts was married to Mary Ann Gaulding December 27, 1839, by "Squire East". At one time he represented Hickory county in the General Assembly of this State, which office he filled with honor. He had a kind word for everybody on all occasions; was a devoted Christian, always ready to do his part in religious exercises. Just two weeks before his death he delivered a very interesting speech at the Children's Day at the Pittsburg church. He lived only one week after he was taken sick. One week before his death he was at Pittsburg. No one thought in one short week he would be called from earth. He took a chill that night which lasted about two hours, but was up Monday and on Tuesday took his horses to the creek to water them. Tuesday night he became worse and died on the Sunday following. He leaves an aged wife, one son, two daughters, ten grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. We have lost him but what is our loss is his gain, for we know he has gained a crown with many bright stars in it. Before he died he said he knew death was near and reached up his hand and said he could see great pillars of stone. He wife asked him if he could see the golden streets and he said he could. His suffering was great until a few moments before he died. He was buried in the orchard under some plum trees on the old homestead. The time has come when we will have to say farewell.
Contributed by Mindy.
The Index (Hermitage, Missouri) 21 Oct 1886 Thurs.
Death of Meekin Pitts
The neighborhood is mourning over the death of Uncle Meekin Pitts. Everybody who knew him loved him, and we rejoice to know that he has gone to a better world than this. God knows best and he thought best to take him from among us - from this world of sorrow. He was born May 2, 1812 in Logan county, Kentucky, and died October 10, 1886. Meekin Pitts was married to Mary Ann Gaulding December 27, 1839, by "Squire East". At one time he represented Hickory county in the General Assembly of this State, which office he filled with honor. He had a kind word for everybody on all occasions; was a devoted Christian, always ready to do his part in religious exercises. Just two weeks before his death he delivered a very interesting speech at the Children's Day at the Pittsburg church. He lived only one week after he was taken sick. One week before his death he was at Pittsburg. No one thought in one short week he would be called from earth. He took a chill that night which lasted about two hours, but was up Monday and on Tuesday took his horses to the creek to water them. Tuesday night he became worse and died on the Sunday following. He leaves an aged wife, one son, two daughters, ten grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. We have lost him but what is our loss is his gain, for we know he has gained a crown with many bright stars in it. Before he died he said he knew death was near and reached up his hand and said he could see great pillars of stone. He wife asked him if he could see the golden streets and he said he could. His suffering was great until a few moments before he died. He was buried in the orchard under some plum trees on the old homestead. The time has come when we will have to say farewell.
Contributed by Mindy.
Death of Meekin Pitts
The neighborhood is mourning over the death of Uncle Meekin Pitts. Everybody who knew him loved him, and we rejoice to know that he has gone to a better world than this. God knows best and he thought best to take him from among us - from this world of sorrow. He was born May 2, 1812 in Logan county, Kentucky, and died October 10, 1886. Meekin Pitts was married to Mary Ann Gaulding December 27, 1839, by "Squire East". At one time he represented Hickory county in the General Assembly of this State, which office he filled with honor. He had a kind word for everybody on all occasions; was a devoted Christian, always ready to do his part in religious exercises. Just two weeks before his death he delivered a very interesting speech at the Children's Day at the Pittsburg church. He lived only one week after he was taken sick. One week before his death he was at Pittsburg. No one thought in one short week he would be called from earth. He took a chill that night which lasted about two hours, but was up Monday and on Tuesday took his horses to the creek to water them. Tuesday night he became worse and died on the Sunday following. He leaves an aged wife, one son, two daughters, ten grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. We have lost him but what is our loss is his gain, for we know he has gained a crown with many bright stars in it. Before he died he said he knew death was near and reached up his hand and said he could see great pillars of stone. He wife asked him if he could see the golden streets and he said he could. His suffering was great until a few moments before he died. He was buried in the orchard under some plum trees on the old homestead. The time has come when we will have to say farewell.
Contributed by Mindy.
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