A. H. Devin
A. H. Devin the subject of this
sketch was born Sept. 29, 1840 in
Polk County about three miles
northwest of Bolivar. Died at his
home in Dunnegan Jan. 27, 1914
at 4:12 p.m. aged 73 years, 3
months and 27 days. He profess-
ed faith in Christ about 35 years
ago and united with the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church. He
lived a devoted Christian life, be-
ing true and loyal to his church.
He died in the triumphs of a
living faith in Christ.
He married Miss Mary Camp-
bell on Jan.29th 1861. If he had
lived two more days they would
have been married 53 years. To
this union were born five children
four of whom are living. Their
names are Mrs. Margaret Holmes,
Flora Organ, G. A. Devin of
Dunnegan, Mo, C. S. Devin who
died about 20 years ago, Mrs.
Sarah A. Ayres of Humansville,
Mo, and Mrs. Mineva E. Ham-
mons of Dunnegan, Mo. He was
one of the oldest and most respect-
ed citizens of this county.
He had been in the merchandise
business at Dunnegan about 25
Years and was able to take care of
his store all this time until two
weeks before he died. He was
taken with lagrippe about three
Weeks ago on the night of Jan. 20
at 11 o’clock, had a paralytic
stroke after which he lived 8 days
never being able to speak but was
sensible to every thing that was
said in his hearing and recognize-
ing every one who came to see
him until the last.
Politically he was a democrat.
had helped to assess this county
ten times, taught school a number
of years before, during and after
the civil war. A number of menu
and women can call to mind their
school days when he was their
teacher. He had been Notary
Public for 30 years, his work and
advice will be greatly missed for
he never advised any one to do
anything wrong or that would get
them in trouble.
He was devoted to his family
and ever looking after their in-
terest. For many years yet to
come his good works will follow
after him and be remembered by
many people.
Funeral services were held at
the C. P. church Wednesday at
2 p.m. by the pastor Rev. Baker
after which the remains were laid
to rest in the Dunnegan cemetery
to await the resurrection morn.
”Blessed are they who die in the
Lord and their works do follow
them.” | 