CHOWAN COUNTY, NC - OBIT - Andrew J. Bateman, 1900.

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Old newspaper clippings in the Family Bible.

                            IN MEMORIAM (#1)

Whereas, we the undersigned committee, having been appointed at a called 
meeting of Unanimity Lodge, No. 7, A.F.&A.M., held at the lodge room in 
Edenton, N.C., on the 10th day of April 1900 to draft suitable resolutions 
of respect to the memory of our deceased brother Andrew J. Bateman, who 
died in Norfolk, Va., on the 9th inst, and whose mortal remains were laid 
away by the loving hands of his brother Masons in the Episcopal Church yard 
by the side of his wife, and Whereas brother Bateman was a man filled with 
love for our ancient order and for his brother man, and Whereas he was 
kindness and sympathy itself; and on many occasions (in a practical way) 
gave evidence of the good will and brotherly feelings which characterised 
him, and made him ever tender and thoughtful of others, no matter of what 
station in life, and Whereas his hands were tender and kind, and always at 
the service of the rich and poor alike whenever needed or required.  We bow 
our heads and drop a tear upon his bier and offer our highest praise as his 
just deserts and we shalll (out of respect and love) hold his memory dear.

Therefore be it resolved, that in the death of brother Andrew J. Bateman 
Unanimity Lodge, No. 7 A.F.&A.M. has sustained a loss which his brethern 
deplore and although absent from our circle we will hold and cherish his 
memory (for his kind deeds, loving hands and big heart) in grateful 
remembrance.

Resolved that a copy of this tribute to his memory be published in the 
EASTERN COURIER, the Fisherman and Farmer and the Orphans' Friend, and that 
a copy be sent by the Secretary to the family of the deceased.

Resolved, that as a token of respect, love and regard we hold for the 
memory of our deceased brother we will wear the badge of mourning for 
thirty days.

Wm. J. Leary, Sr., C. M. Murden,       } Com. L. F. Zeigler


                            IN MEMORIAM (#1)

Such a sweet, little Memorial were (sic) tendered Mr. Andrew Bateman on 
Monday last, it deserves our notice and approbation.  For many years he has 
been in the habit of taking the children down to the fisheries on Easter 
Monday.  In rememberance of that, only one of his numerous kindly deeds, 
four little girls, viz.  Little Mary Jones, Louise Elliott, Jennie Bonner 
and Mira Vann, put lovely flowers on his last resting place, on Easter 
Monday, of this week.  If as we believe, the spirits of "the gone before", 
are allowed to be cognizant, sometimes, of their fellow mortals still in 
"the vale of sorrows," it must have been a pleasing tribute e'en to me, 
"removal from earth's harking care's", to know themselves, not only 
unforgotten, but lovingly recollected.  When the "Stern Monarch" shall call 
each, and all of this young quartette, to rejoin their friend in the 
"Beyond," may some loving hearts "keep their memories green."  He is worthy 
of this and all kindly memories, for his heart was ever warm to all 
sufferers, and his life full of sweet charities, oft so quietly rendered as 
to be unknown to the outside world.  A true friend, and a kindly gentleman.

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