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The New Testament
Of  Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Translated out of The Original Greek;
And With The Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
Zeigler, M’Curdy & Co.; Philadelphia, Penn., 
Cincinnati, O.; Chicago, Ill.; and St. Louis, Mo.
1869
NOTE:  Spelling and punctuation have been retained 

FAMILY RECORD
     MARRIAGES 
     (hand-written)
Erasmus Caston and Amanda M. Caston were married the 29th day of December in the
year A D 1825

Albert S. Caston and Eliza Ann Caston were married the 17th day of October A D 1850

Mary and Lea were married July 3th in the year 1897

Edward Funchess and Alberta Caston were married the 8th day of September 1880.

     MARRIAGES
(newspaper notices pasted on same page):
CASTON - VAN NORMAN - On Thursday January 19, 1882, at the residence of the
bride’s father, in Amite County, Miss, by Rev. R.S. McAllster, Mr. W.L. Caston
to Miss M.L. Van Norman.

Married:  On Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 1880, at the residence of the bride’s father,
by the Rev. Mr. McAllister, Mr. EDWARD W. FUNCHESS, of Hinds county, to Miss
ALBERTA W. CASTON, of Amite county . . .

Married:  On the 9th of October, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev.
R. S. McAllister, Mr. E.A…MFIELD and Miss ALICE CASTON. 
(year not shown)

				(a loose newspaper article)
	Mr. A.L. Bondurant, professor of Latin at the University of Mississippi at
Oxford, and Miss Gabriella Means, the charming daughter of Mrs. J.B. Means, will
be united in marriage this evening at 8:30 o..lock  The wedding will take place
at. . . home of the bride, in North U . . . street. 		


BIRTHS -- DEATHS
    (hand-written)
Erasmus Caston was born the 22 day of July A.D 1804
Erasmus Caston departed this life June the 16 A D 1842
Amanda M. Caston was born the 24th day of Feb A D 1811
Amanda M. Huff died Aug 16th 1885
Silas Malcome Caston was born the 13th day of March A D 1828
Silas Malcome Caston departed this life May the 19 A D 1842
Albert Scott Caston was born the 14th day of July A D 1830
Albert S. Caston departed this life the 30 day of August A D 1890
Eliza Ann Caston was born October the 10th A D 1836
Amanda Melvina Ann Caston was borned the 5th day of April A D 1853
William Leon Caston was born the 29th day of March A D 1855
William L. Caston departed this life August the 30th 1889 left a wife and 
(four?) children.
Emily Madona Caston was born the 5th day of Nov A D 1856
Emily Kirkland departed this life April 22nd 1896
Alberta Scott Caston was born June the 16th A D 1858
Alberta S. Funchess departed this life the 24th of Nov 1883
Mary Eliza Caston was born the 17th day of Aug A D 1860
Melissa Amaltha Caston was born the 8th day of June A D 1862
Aunt Mary departed this life Feb 8th 1899
Aunt Lissie departed this life Sept 11, 1927
Allice Jones Caston was born the 18th February A D 1864
Alice Brumfield departed this life Sept. 10, 1947
James Erasmus Caston was born the 10th day of October A D 1872.


(NOTE: The following is hand-written, but from a smaller Bible and pasted herein)
				FAMILY RECORD 
Albert S. Funchess was born the 20 of June A D 1881
Alberta S. Funchess was born the 16th of June 18_____   A. PRECIOUS
Albert S. Funchess son of Alberta S. and E.W. Funchess departed this life Jan
14, 1882
Alberta S. Funchess, wife of E.W. Funchess departed this life the 18 of November
1883 --A precious one from . . .’s grace The voice we love is still  A place is
vacant in our . . .(the rest is illegible)


NEWSPAPER OBITUARIES ATTACHED:
Mrs. E.A. CASTON
  Mrs. Eliza A. Caston died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.E. Trask at
Norwood, La., Saturday January 2, 1926, after an extended illness.  She had
reached the ripe age of 89 years and three months, having been born Oct. 10th ,
1836, and practically all of her life was spent at her home three miles south
east of Gloster.  Oct. 17, 1850, as Miss Eliza Dixon she was married to Albert
S. Caston, a well-known citizen of this section of the county, up until the time
of his death in 1890.  
  To this union were born six daughters and two sons, all of whom lived to
mature life; three daughters and one son preceding her to the grave.
The surviving children being Mrs. C.H. McLain of Natchez, Mrs. M. E. Trask of
Norwood, Mrs. Alice Brumfield of New Orleans, and J.E. Caston of near-Gloster
and a host of grand-children and great-grand-children, our Editor being among
the grand-children.
  In 1851 she united with Bethany Presbyterian church and for near 75 years this
was her church home, living a life of service and devotion to her master.
  The funeral services were held at the Norwood Presbyterian church Sunday at 11
a.m., Rev. C.T. Thomson of Centreville officiating, and the remains conveyed
back to the old home place for its final rest in the family burial ground, there
amid scenes where she spent her long and useful life.

DIED  - Wednesday, February 8th, 1899, Mary E. Kirkland, wife of L.H. Kirkland,
of Rose Hill.  Her remains were intered at the Caston family burial grounds on
Friday last.
  Mrs. Kirkland was a most excellent lady, beloved by all who knew her, and her
place in the community will be hard to fill.  To the bereaved husband, mother
and relatives we extend sympathy.

DIED – Friday September 5, 1919 at his home near Ariel, this county, Jones H.
Dixon, age 76 years and 3 months.  Mr. Dixon had been in poor health, confined
to the house, for more than a year.  He was a good man, a highly esteemed
citizen a Confederate veteran, and was severely wounded in the Atlanta campaign.
 He was a member of the Presbyterian church and long served the Bethany church
as a Deacon.  He is survived by two daughters, to whom we extend sympathy.  The
interment was held at the Bethany Cemetery Saturday afternoon, Rev. O.M.
Anderson, assisted by Rev. George Smiley, officiating. 

MRS. W.L. HUFF. – On Monday last this eminently pious lady closed a life
reaching beyond the Scriptural allotment.  Mrs. Huff was the daughter of the
late Thomas Talbert, deceased, and the eldest sister of General Ferdinand Cecil
Talbert, now also dead.  To those who knew this excellent lady is afforded
pleasure in saying that during all her long and useful life she sustained a name
for refinement, elegance and retiring modesty seldom equalled.  Mrs. Huff was
the mother of our esteemed fellow citizen Albert S. Caston, who resides in the
western part of this county, where both mother and son have been born and
raised, and where they have ever held a high position in the best circles of
society and universally respected.  We deeply sympathize with the many relatives
and friends of this deceased lady.  May her memory long be cherished in fondness.

  It is with sorrow that we chronicle the death of Miss Beatrice Caston, age
twelve years, which occurred at Roxie, Miss. On Oct 6th at 7 p.m.
  She was the eldest child of W.L. and Leila Coston,  her remains were brought
here for interment and was buried from the Baptist church Monday evening at 4
o’clock, Rev. J.P. Hemby, officiating.
  Beatty was a bright little girl and loved by all who knew her.  Her bright
face and kindly infuence will be missed.  To her grief stricken mother and loved
ones we say, while she cannot come to your call, you can go to her in that
brighter world.  Let your faith be in Him who will comfort and lead you to that
bright beyond where your little girl is waiting for you.
	She left the fair ones that she loved,
	In sadness and despair,
	With angels she has gone to dwell,
	Far from this world of care.

  We regret to have to record the death of W.L. Caston, which occurred on the
32nd inst.  He was reared in this community and was highly respected and
esteemed by all who knew him.  He leaves a wife and several small children to
whom we extend sympathy.
(Hand-written below:  Aug 30 1889)

DIED – April 27th, 1895 in the city of Natchez, Miss., Evie infant daughter of
C.H. and Madona McLain, formily of Kahnville, Miss.  The remains were brought
from Natchez and intered in the Caston family burial grounds on Sunday last,
Rev. W.N. Jenkins officiating.  To the grief stricken parents the Record extend
heartfelt sympathy.

DIED  -  Saturday, May 25th, 1895, Malissa C. Longmire, wife of F.G. Longmire,
Mrs. Longmire has been a great sufferer for the past eight months having been
confined to her bed most of the time.  She leaves a husband, three daughters and
a number of relatives to mourn their loss.  Her remains were burried from the M.
E. Church on Sunday at 4 p.m.  Rev. G.W. Hull officiating, the burrial was
attended by a great number of friends.  The Record extends sympathy.

Terry, Miss., Nov. 3d. – Ed. W. Funchess, a very prominent citizen of this
place, died this morning of consumption.  Mr. Funchess was one of the largest
planters in this part of the country; and a large stockholder in the Eugene
Simpson Company.  His funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the
Methodist church, of which he was a faithful member.  A wife and ten children
are left to mourn his death.

DIED:  On the evening of the 14th ult., little Albert, infant son of Alberta S.
and E.W. Funchess, aged 6 months and 21 days.
  We tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents in the loss of their
darling babe.  Weep not, dear mother, your darling babe has gone to that bright
home above, where angels stood and beckoned him, where all is joy and peace and
love.

IN MEMORIAM
Died – In Crystal Springs, Miss., on the 24th of November, 1883,  Mrs Alberta
Funchess, wife of Mr. E. Funchess and daughter of Mr. A.S. Caston of Amite
county, Miss.  
(NOTE:	 The date, 24th, has a line through it & handwritten above is “18,” in
agreement with the Bible record.)
  The decease of this wife and mother in her early youth gives sorrow to many
hearts; for such was her character and life that she was universally loved and
admired.  And yet grief is almost swallowed up by the satisfaction we feel in
the assurance that she was a child and heir of God.  Whilst yet a girl she
united with the Bethany Presbyterian church, and ever afterwards impressed all
who knew her with the belief that her outward profession was the index of a
genuine piety.
	“Thou art gone to the grave, but ‘twere wrong to deplore thee,
	When God was they ransom, they guardian and guide;
	He gave thee and took thee, and soon will restore thee.
	Where death has no sting, since the Saviour has died.”	R.S.M.

DIED, August 18th, 1890.  Mr. Albert S. Caston, aged 62 years.
Deceased was an elder in the Bethany Presbyterian church, located in Amite
county, Miss.  He had been a member in said church since his early youth.  With
uncommon patience he endured an illness of six weeks duration, expressing often
his resignation to God’s will, and declaring that he put his trust in Christ
alone for salvation.  In the language of another we say:  “He took up life’s
burdens courageously, bore them on cheerfully, laid them down triumphantly,			
R.S.M.


A very sad death was that of Mrs. Bertha Middleton, which occurred Wednesday
morning at 9 o’clock, at her home in Ferriday.  She was the daughter of Mr. C.H.
McLain of Natchez, and leaves a husband, a daughter only eighteen months old,
and two sisters, Mrs. Bert Smith and Mrs. Frank J. Smith.  To the bereaved
husband, and other relatives and friends the Sentinel extends its sincerest
sympathies.  The remains were carried to Natchez Wednesday evening, and on
Thursday afternoon were interred in the cemetery of that city.

A very sad funeral occurred here last Tuesday morning, that of Mrs. T.B.
Nesmith, nee Miss Fannie Funches.  She died Sunday at Martin, and the remains
were brought here to be intered by the side of her father and other members of
the family.  Miss Fannie was one of the most popular young ladies of our town,
possessed of rare personal beauty, entertaining in conversation and winning in
manners.  Only a few short years have sped by and she comes back to us a corpse,
followed by a heart-broken husband and two lovely little children too young to
realize the weight of the blow to them.  We sympathize with them, but realize
that words of condolence are but mockery. – Terry Headlight
Mrs. Nesmith, when a young lady was a frequent visitor to Gloster the guest of
our Editor’s family and while here made many friends who regret to learn of her
death.

MRS. M.E. DITTO
  Death is a sorrowful visitation when it invades a home but when it robs home
of a mother, devoted and true, then death is an indescribable grief.  Such
hovers about the little home which up to last evening was presided over by Mrs.
M.E. Ditto.
  Mrs. Ditto was born in the State forty-seven years ago.  When a young woman
she weded Mr. Henry A. Dotto, a Tennessean by birth but who selected this State
as his adopted home.  Two years ago he passed away and about a year ago the
mother, who passed away this morning shortly after midnight, was taken ill with
that dread disease consumption.  Though medical aid was resorted to it was with
no avail but to lessen the sufferings of the lady and at 12:30 this morning
death relieved the sufferings but cast a gloom of grief and sorrow over the
little homestead on North Rankin street.  Four children, bereft now of both
parents, survive:  Henry A., William F., Evelyn and Stella Ditto.  The funeral
cortege will proceed from the late residence of the deceased 309 North Rankin
street at 4 o’clock this afternoon.  To the bereaved ones for solace we commend
them to “Him who doeth all things for the best” and express our deep sympathies.

NOTE:  The following is very dark and difficult to read.  I will do my best.
  Died, at his residence, in Chickasaw county, Miss, on the 20th day of
February, 1857,  DANIEL HUFF, in the 46th year of his age.
  The subject of this notice was born in Giles Co., Tenn., where he was brought
up and married, and lived till the year, 1838.  He then removed to Oktibbeba
Co., Miss.  While residing in that county, about the year 1842, he was made the
subject of God’s converting grace, and connected himself with the Presbyterian
church at Starkville, then under the pastoral care of Rev. H. Bardwell.  In
1846, having removed to Chickasaw county, he and his lady, with a few other
Presbyterians were associated and organized into a church called Bethany, of
which he was then chosen and ordained Ruling Elder.  In 1847, the writer of this
notice settled in  Chickasaw county, some fifteen miles from brother Huff.  The
Bethany church having never enjoyed the regular and stated ministration of the
Word, my attention was soon called to this little flock, and I became 
acquainted with this interesting family.  I found them, like David in the
wilderness of Judah, thirsting for God in a dry and thirsty land, where no water
is.  The best and dearest of God’s servants sometimes have their lots cast in
such a wilderness.  They were longing to enjoy the public ordinances of God’s
(home?).  How ….were his tabernacles in their eyes!  I was first permitted to
break unto them the bread of life in a little pole cabin, having no floor but
the earth.  Though the tabernacle was a most humble habitation, yet to them the
holy ordinances of God’s house were not the less amiable and lovely.  If he was
so much delighted in the worship of God in that mean tabernacle, what must be
the….hands, eternal in the heavens.  By his zeal and effort, arrangements were
soon made to employ me as Stated (?) Supply, one-fourth of my time.  A touch
better log house was built in which to worship God.  But in a very short time,
through the kindness of a …..
(looks like:) primative Baptist church in that vicinity,
we were invited to occupy their house, which was located at a place called Big
Spring: about 5 miles west of Palo Alto, where several members were added to the
church, of such, we trust as shall be saved, and another Ruling Elder brought to
his aid.
  It was not long, until with the aid of one hundred dollars, obtained from the
Church Extension Fund, a decent and comfortable frame church was erected near
the same spring.  His interest in that church knew no abatement; and that church
prospered, to an extent that called forth his warmest gratitude by God, who had
thus made him instrumental in accomplishing so much good.  He could say the Lord
hath done great things for us…
of sound judgment and unusual energy of character, will fitted to discharge the
duties of a husband, a father, a master, a good citizen, and an officer of the
church of Christ. –
He had a heart to sympathise with the distressed, and a disposition ever ready
to assist the needy; as a friend, I always found him faithful and true; his
hospitality was affable and kind; as a help and ruler in the church he was
prompt, conscientious and efficient.
   About two years since, it became evident that his health was declining – that
he had . . . y consu…..

MRS. LINDSEY DIXON
  She Died at Her Home on Tombigbee Street This Afternoon.
  Mrs. Lindsey Dixon died this afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home of her
husband, on Tombigbee street, after a long and trying illness, with consumption.
  Mr. and Mrs. Dixon  came to Jackson about three months ago from Terry, where
he had been merchandising, thinking perhaps the change would do the invalid wife
some good, but it did not.
  Mrs. Dixon is related to many of the best people of Hinds county.  She was a
most excellent christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, and leaves a host of
friends to mourn her loss, and sympathize with those upon whom the sad blow has
fallen hardest, the husband and four little children.
  The funeral will take place at Terry tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon. 

Notable and Sad
The funeral of Miss Mary E. Lyle yesterday afternoon was a remarkable
demonstration – a tribute paid to a woman whose beauty of life and character and
worth in this community cannot be expressed or measured.  A vast concourse of
people attended the funeral at the Presbyterian Church and at the cemetery –
citizens from every walk of life and of every religious denomination.  Flowers ..
Rev. J.B. Stratton, accustomed through his long life to participate in scenes of
exquisite sorrow, was almost overcome as he attempted to pay tribute to the
noble woman whose Pulseless form was before him, whom he had known almost from
infancy, and upon whose brow he had poured the baptismal water . . .Chisolm, the
pastor of the church, also spoke of Miss Lyle in tender, sympathetic words.
  A beautiful feature of the sad ceremonies was the attendance of the school
children in a body.  We should have mentioned Saturday an incident that was of
credit to Mr. William Steitenroth and Mr. Walter Rutherford.  These gentlemen
directed that all work on the demolition of the old school building and
excavating for the erection of a new structure should cease on Saturday.  Mr.
Stietenroth also had the old Institute bell brought to the hall that remains on
Pearl street, and had it tolled as the cortege came to and went from the church.
 Mr. Stietne………

  Samuel G. Dixon died at his residence in this county, on Sunday last, the 11th
inst.  The disease of which this excellent christian gentleman died, was of that
peculiar character of affliction first observable in the intellectual man.  From
the quiet, useful citizen he was suddenly changed to insanity, and so he died. 
In his death Amite county has lost one of her best citizens, society an
honorable man, and the Baptist church a con- nt and devoted member. – ished be
the memory of Sam- G. Dixon.

SAD DEATH
  The many friends of Police Officer E.A. Brumfield extend to him their
heartfelt sympathy in the loss of his son, Clyde, whose death occurred at 5
o’clock yesterday after a brief illness.  He was a bright youth of twelve years,
and was a (general?) favorite with his playmates and companions.  He was a pupil
of the Cathedral School (in Natchez, submitter’s note), and was a very studious,
ambitious and obedient scholar.  Sometime since he professed his belief in the
Catholic faith, and his funeral will take place from St. Mary’s Cathedral this
(Saturday)  afternoon at 4 o’clock.



This is a remnant:
…to have to chronicle…of Mr. J.C. Dixon, which…occurred at his residence…east of
Liberty, on Monday…ber 26th, at 6 a.m.  His remains were interred in the Le-
(Lee?) family burying grounds on Tuesday last.  Mr. Dixon leaves a wife, several
..ldren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death.  He was a
prominent citizen in this county, …occupied offices of trust for a number of years…

(Submitter’s note:  The following excerpt is from a lengthy article with picture)

MISS MARGARET STEWART
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Percy Stewart – Born September 26, 1889, Died
June 9, 1907 . . .
  To Stanton College were given all the years of her faithful study…
. . .services were read by Rev. John Henderson of the Presbyterian Church, the
pastor Rev. J. J. Chisolm being in attendance at the bedside of his son, Julian,
in Trenton, N.J.
  The pallbearers were young men, Messrs. Palmer Lanneau, Louis A. Benoist, Jr.,
Erle Whitney, Carl Jungling, Harry Marks, Marks Griffin, all of Natchez, and
Douglas Weir of Jackson…
		--------------------------------------------
  Just ten days ago, the books closed over, for all the lessons were said – 
But ere the mother’s heart could realize that the child to womanhood had come –
ere the father had spent one happy day in that larger companionship for which he
had hoped and builded – this precious daughter’s life on earth was finished and
all Life’s lessons said . . .

				MARGARET STEWART
	With the roseate flush of a glorious womanhood dawning upon her, fresh from the
collegiate hall, crowned with the highest honors of her class, with the rainbow
of hope beckoning on to a future, fulled with every . . .


			Funeral of Miss Stewart
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at five o’clock, from the family
residence at Main and South P--- Street.

MEMORIAL SERVICES
      (abstracted)
  The funeral of Reverend R.S. McAllister at Bethany Presbyterian church, Sunday
last, was an occasion long to be remembered by the people of that community…The
services were conducted by Rev. M.B. Shaw, of Centreville, assisted by Rev. Mr.
Lewis, of Clinton, La, and Dr. R.Q. Mallard, of New Orleans, who delivered an
eloquent and impressive  sermon…The casket was borne by elders of the church, as
pall-bearers, to the grave, a spot near the church building, which had been
previously selected by the –eased . . .

Tribute of Respect:
  Whereas, The all wise Creator to the dispensation of his providence has seen
fit to remove our friend and brother, WM. L. CASTON from his sphere of
usefulness by death.
  Resolved, That in this death Kahnville Alliance has sustained a severe loss,
as it has been his invariable custom to be a most faithful and efficient member
of the Farmer’s Alliance Order.
  Resolved.  That we the members of Kahnville, while we bow in humble submission
to the dread decree of our divine Master, greatly deplore the sad calamity that
has been visited upon us.
  Resolved.  That we deeply sympathize with the family of the deceased in the
great sorrow they have been called upon to endure by this death.
  Resolved.  That a copy of these resolutions be published in the Valley Record
and Southern Herald, and that the family of the deceased be furnished with a
copy of the same.				Committee:	H.H. Ratcliff
						R.M. Dixon

      	WEDDING NOTICE
 	CAULFEILD - LEAK
  On Wednesday morning, September the fourth, at the home of the bride’s father,
Mr. W.D. Caulfeild, Miss Maude Wren, the youngest daughter of the household, was
united in the holy bonds of wedlock to Mr. Harrison Carter Leak, of Woodville,
Miss.
  Shortly before the house appointed, the immediate family and a few friends
assembled at the home which had been decorated appropriately for the occasion,
and were served to punch on the veranda.  Promptly at ten o’clock, Miss Thurza
Lamkin struck the chords of Lohengrin’s wedding chorus, and the guests assembled
in the reception hall to await the coming of the bride and groom.  The bride
dressed in gray broadcloth traveling suit, with all accessories to match, and
carring a shower bopuet of pink roses, came down the stairs where she was met by
her father and given to the groom.
  With beautiful and impressive words and with the double ring ceremony, Rev.
O.M. Anderson, of Centrevile, prounced the rites which made them man and wife.
  After the ceremony and after congratulations were showered on the young
couple, the guests were seated in the ilving room, reception hall and dining
room to enjoy an informal social time, and to be served with cakes and ices.
  The bridal couple left at eleven-thirty o’clock for New Orleans.
  Mr. Leak is a popular young lawyer of Woodville, and Miss Maude Wren is one of
Gloster’s own girls, and the youngest of a large family.
  Beautiful are the gifts and many are the good wishes which came to her on her
wedding morn.

  Miss Ada Blackwell and Mr. Willie Spurlock were married on Wednesday night of
this week, at the residence of the bride’s mother.
  A large number of their friends witnessed the solemn rites.  The guests all
seemed gay and happy, and apparently enjoyed the occasion.  May their lives be
spent in peace, and –.ay they reap all the blessings…happiness this world can af
. . .                J.E.P


BRIDAL SHOWER
  Mesdames Charles Caulfield and Harry Anderson were co-hostess at a bridal
shower on Friday afternoon last in honer of Miss Maude Caulfield.  At
five-thirty o’clock the guests assembled on the lawn of Mrs. Chas. Caulfield’s
home – where they were served delicious punch, by Miss Hazel Caulfield, the
young daughter of the home, and Miss Ida Caulfield, of New Orleans.
  After all had assembled and were enjoying informal chats, the hostess
presented the guests with blank cards and dainty pencils and asked each to write
a toast to the bride-to-be.  Humerous, serious and beautiful were the many good
wishes for the honoree of the occasion.
  After attractive ices were served, two cunning little pickaninnies arrived,
dressed in checked aprons and red head-band handkerchiefs.  These little tots,
who afterwards proved to be Misses Lillian and Anna Bell Caulfield, carried a
large clothes basket up to Miss Caulfield and told her in dialect rhyme that
they had come to bring in her clothes off the line.  Then all the guests were
invited to the back lawn to help bring in the laundry.  Dainty linens, lingerie
and hose were being blown about in the breeze, al for the bride-to-be’s delight.
 The guests enjoyed looking at the dainty gifts, and assisted in putting them away.
  Mrs. Caulfield was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. R.H. McLain, and Misses
Annie and Ruby Caulfield.  The only cloud to the occasion was the fact that Mrs.
Anderson, the other hostess, was on account of serious illness, not able to be
present.  Mrs. Anderson was a popular young bride several seasons ago, whose
nuptial function was most brilliant, and Miss Caulfield, who she was honoring,
was one of her maids in her wedding. 


(A HAND-WRITTEN LETTER PASTED IN THE FAMILY RECORD)
		To my darling mother, 
		Alice Caston Brumfield
		A precious one from me has gone
		To her reward in that heavenly home
		Free from sorrow pain & strife
		God chose to take her from this life
		Mother of mine tho you have gone
		To your beautiful home in the far beyond
		Many a sad and lonely day
		Comes over me as I go my way
		Through lifes journy without and within
		I’ll miss you my darling until the end
		I loved you in life in death I do still
		Tho I know I must bow to Gods holy will
		And give you up to him for keeps
		Believe me mother your child still weeps
		Your child Emma

Submitter Doris Reese Ryan:  The above was written by Emma Louise Brumfield
(Mrs. Roscoe Coats), daughter of Alice Jones Caston and E. Adolphus Brumfield. 
After the death of Alice Caston Brumfield, Emma Coats removed the Family Record
from what appears to have been the Bible of Eliza Ann Dixon Caston  and
presented it to my mother, Mabel Kethley Reese.  Mrs. Reese was raised by Mrs.
Brumfield, whose family, she said,  was the only one she had known.

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