From "Twentieth century sketches of the South Carolina Conference, M.E. Church, South":
"Rev. William Carr Power is a man among men. One who knew him well said of him: "Were I commissioned to find a man, and if I should first meet W. C Power, I would be content." He is not "a reed shaken with the wind." Though inflexible in matters of principle, he is not stern and unapproachable. The weak, as well as the strong, the humble as well as the exalted find in him appreciative attention. He is exacting in rightful demands, but generous to calls for sympathy, pity and charity. You can depend upon him in both his softer and sterner moods.
He was born in Abbeville District, South Carolina, March 21, 1831, of worthy parents — John Power and Jane Daniel Power (nee Montague.) He attended excellent schools in his neighborhood, and completed his academic course at Cokesbury Conference School, where many of the best of our youth have been prepared for their life work. His strong and fiery spirit was ambitious for worldly distinction, and he chose the study of law as the means of attaining this desire. But beneath that ambition was smouldering a heavenly fire, which ultimately burned the unholy barriers away. From very early life he felt called to the Gospel ministry. This conviction continued buried in his heart, which weakened his ambitious purpose. At a crisis in his life. Rev. H. H. Durant, a devout minister, and a wise counselor, dissuaded him from his cherished purpose and induced him to prepare himself for his God-called ministry. The question, once settled, was settled forever. After two years of special preparation, he applied for admission in the South Carolina Conference, in December, 1857.
As preacher in charge of circuits, stations, agent of one of our colleges, chaplain in the Confederate Army, and Presiding Elder of districts, he proved himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him by those in authority. He has served eight years on circuits, ten years on stations, nineteen years on districts, one year as agent of college, and four years as army chaplain — forty-seven years in all.
These have been years of ceaseless toil and efficient service. He is still strong in body, vigorous in mind and invincible in purpose.
It was not until almost middle life that he sought connubial companionship. He wooed and won Mrs. Martha Louise McEachern, daughter of General Wm. Evans, of Marion, S.C., and they were married March 20th, 1867. Eight children were the fruits of this marriage. Six are with us, and two are not, because God took them in infancy.
Thus has lived this able minister, wise counselor, superior executive officer and, in all respects, true man. For him we hope for years of continued usefulness."
"Rev. William Carr Power is a man among men. One who knew him well said of him: "Were I commissioned to find a man, and if I should first meet W. C Power, I would be content." He is not "a reed shaken with the wind." Though inflexible in matters of principle, he is not stern and unapproachable. The weak, as well as the strong, the humble as well as the exalted find in him appreciative attention. He is exacting in rightful demands, but generous to calls for sympathy, pity and charity. You can depend upon him in both his softer and sterner moods.
He was born in Abbeville District, South Carolina, March 21, 1831, of worthy parents — John Power and Jane Daniel Power (nee Montague.) He attended excellent schools in his neighborhood, and completed his academic course at Cokesbury Conference School, where many of the best of our youth have been prepared for their life work. His strong and fiery spirit was ambitious for worldly distinction, and he chose the study of law as the means of attaining this desire. But beneath that ambition was smouldering a heavenly fire, which ultimately burned the unholy barriers away. From very early life he felt called to the Gospel ministry. This conviction continued buried in his heart, which weakened his ambitious purpose. At a crisis in his life. Rev. H. H. Durant, a devout minister, and a wise counselor, dissuaded him from his cherished purpose and induced him to prepare himself for his God-called ministry. The question, once settled, was settled forever. After two years of special preparation, he applied for admission in the South Carolina Conference, in December, 1857.
As preacher in charge of circuits, stations, agent of one of our colleges, chaplain in the Confederate Army, and Presiding Elder of districts, he proved himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him by those in authority. He has served eight years on circuits, ten years on stations, nineteen years on districts, one year as agent of college, and four years as army chaplain — forty-seven years in all.
These have been years of ceaseless toil and efficient service. He is still strong in body, vigorous in mind and invincible in purpose.
It was not until almost middle life that he sought connubial companionship. He wooed and won Mrs. Martha Louise McEachern, daughter of General Wm. Evans, of Marion, S.C., and they were married March 20th, 1867. Eight children were the fruits of this marriage. Six are with us, and two are not, because God took them in infancy.
Thus has lived this able minister, wise counselor, superior executive officer and, in all respects, true man. For him we hope for years of continued usefulness."
From "Twentieth century sketches of the South Carolina Conference, M.E. Church, South":
"Rev. William Carr Power is a man among men. One who knew him well said of him: "Were I commissioned to find a man, and if I should first meet W. C Power, I would be content." He is not "a reed shaken with the wind." Though inflexible in matters of principle, he is not stern and unapproachable. The weak, as well as the strong, the humble as well as the exalted find in him appreciative attention. He is exacting in rightful demands, but generous to calls for sympathy, pity and charity. You can depend upon him in both his softer and sterner moods.
He was born in Abbeville District, South Carolina, March 21, 1831, of worthy parents — John Power and Jane Daniel Power (nee Montague.) He attended excellent schools in his neighborhood, and completed his academic course at Cokesbury Conference School, where many of the best of our youth have been prepared for their life work. His strong and fiery spirit was ambitious for worldly distinction, and he chose the study of law as the means of attaining this desire. But beneath that ambition was smouldering a heavenly fire, which ultimately burned the unholy barriers away. From very early life he felt called to the Gospel ministry. This conviction continued buried in his heart, which weakened his ambitious purpose. At a crisis in his life. Rev. H. H. Durant, a devout minister, and a wise counselor, dissuaded him from his cherished purpose and induced him to prepare himself for his God-called ministry. The question, once settled, was settled forever. After two years of special preparation, he applied for admission in the South Carolina Conference, in December, 1857.
As preacher in charge of circuits, stations, agent of one of our colleges, chaplain in the Confederate Army, and Presiding Elder of districts, he proved himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him by those in authority. He has served eight years on circuits, ten years on stations, nineteen years on districts, one year as agent of college, and four years as army chaplain — forty-seven years in all.
These have been years of ceaseless toil and efficient service. He is still strong in body, vigorous in mind and invincible in purpose.
It was not until almost middle life that he sought connubial companionship. He wooed and won Mrs. Martha Louise McEachern, daughter of General Wm. Evans, of Marion, S.C., and they were married March 20th, 1867. Eight children were the fruits of this marriage. Six are with us, and two are not, because God took them in infancy.
Thus has lived this able minister, wise counselor, superior executive officer and, in all respects, true man. For him we hope for years of continued usefulness."
"Rev. William Carr Power is a man among men. One who knew him well said of him: "Were I commissioned to find a man, and if I should first meet W. C Power, I would be content." He is not "a reed shaken with the wind." Though inflexible in matters of principle, he is not stern and unapproachable. The weak, as well as the strong, the humble as well as the exalted find in him appreciative attention. He is exacting in rightful demands, but generous to calls for sympathy, pity and charity. You can depend upon him in both his softer and sterner moods.
He was born in Abbeville District, South Carolina, March 21, 1831, of worthy parents — John Power and Jane Daniel Power (nee Montague.) He attended excellent schools in his neighborhood, and completed his academic course at Cokesbury Conference School, where many of the best of our youth have been prepared for their life work. His strong and fiery spirit was ambitious for worldly distinction, and he chose the study of law as the means of attaining this desire. But beneath that ambition was smouldering a heavenly fire, which ultimately burned the unholy barriers away. From very early life he felt called to the Gospel ministry. This conviction continued buried in his heart, which weakened his ambitious purpose. At a crisis in his life. Rev. H. H. Durant, a devout minister, and a wise counselor, dissuaded him from his cherished purpose and induced him to prepare himself for his God-called ministry. The question, once settled, was settled forever. After two years of special preparation, he applied for admission in the South Carolina Conference, in December, 1857.
As preacher in charge of circuits, stations, agent of one of our colleges, chaplain in the Confederate Army, and Presiding Elder of districts, he proved himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him by those in authority. He has served eight years on circuits, ten years on stations, nineteen years on districts, one year as agent of college, and four years as army chaplain — forty-seven years in all.
These have been years of ceaseless toil and efficient service. He is still strong in body, vigorous in mind and invincible in purpose.
It was not until almost middle life that he sought connubial companionship. He wooed and won Mrs. Martha Louise McEachern, daughter of General Wm. Evans, of Marion, S.C., and they were married March 20th, 1867. Eight children were the fruits of this marriage. Six are with us, and two are not, because God took them in infancy.
Thus has lived this able minister, wise counselor, superior executive officer and, in all respects, true man. For him we hope for years of continued usefulness."
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