He married Sarah T. Hall on June 10, 1831. He represented Jackson County in the Alabama Legislature 1838-39 and 1842-43. [Biographical information was provided by Carol Ballard. The marker transcription was provided by richokeefe.]
He married Sarah T. Hall on June 10, 1831. He represented Jackson County in the Alabama Legislature 1838-39 and 1842-43. [Biographical information was provided by Carol Ballard. The marker transcription was provided by richokeefe.]
Inscription
Sacred
to the memory of
Col. Alva Finley,
who died November 13th, 1843
aged 38 years and 27 days.
He was a husband kind and exemplary
A father affectionate;
and to his servants compassionate.
To the poor and needy, a friend and benefactor.
In him was the scripture fulfilled which says,
Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.
Reader, like him, you too, must die,
for all are hastening to the tomb,
without delay for favor cry,
nor seek to antidote your doom.
Then let the monster hurl his dart
The star of mercy shall arise
and pour effulgence in your heart
and fill your soul with sweet surprise.
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