Abraham Inman's parents were Hezekiah Inman II and Christiana [Unknown Maiden Name]. Abraham married Malissa Branch about 1831 in Tennessee. Their children were: Nicholas Franklin, Arabella, John Fletcher, Eliza Ann, Thomas Reedus, Hezekiah W., Malissa B., Margaret J., and Lutie H. Inman.
Partial Obituary for Abraham Inman, (source not available):
"Alas! In death's dark chamber hangs the curtain of gloom, but the finger of God will loop it back with a golden crown for the faithful. Death's sable wings has again o'erspread our mortal ski, and on his icy plumes has wafted another spirit away.
"Died at the residence of his son, T. R. (Thomas Reedus) Inman, Father Abram Inman, October 30, 1884, in the 85th year of his age. Silently the death angel came and harvested the golden sheaf that was only waiting to be gathered into the garner of God. Father Inman has long been a resident of this county, and is widely known as a veteran warrior of Christ. He was one of the founders of Bethlehem church, and ‘neath his blazing star of hope doubtless many have been ushered into light. He was a devoted Christian, and with delight he wrought for the Master, ever gathering bright laurels of goodness to entwine o'er the borw of his beloved church.
"Though the lamp of his mortal life is extinguished, there yet radiates o'er the mind of this people the brilliant flame of his ecclesiastical life. For some months past page and affliction have crushed the vitality of his being, and ere long we find his frail body nearing the chilling stream of death. Though his tottering frame was withered with the severing touch of disease, yet he bore it with patience and humility and was enabled through it all to enunciate ‘Glory'. Softly and sweetly he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus with his heart brightly lighted with the lustrous..." [remainder of clipping missing]
Partial Obituary for Abraham Inman, (source not available):
"Alas! In death's dark chamber hangs the curtain of gloom, but the finger of God will loop it back with a golden crown for the faithful. Death's sable wings has again o'erspread our mortal ski, and on his icy plumes has wafted another spirit away.
"Died at the residence of his son, T. R. (Thomas Reedus) Inman, Father Abram Inman, October 30, 1884, in the 85th year of his age. Silently the death angel came and harvested the golden sheaf that was only waiting to be gathered into the garner of God. Father Inman has long been a resident of this county, and is widely known as a veteran warrior of Christ. He was one of the founders of Bethlehem church, and ‘neath his blazing star of hope doubtless many have been ushered into light. He was a devoted Christian, and with delight he wrought for the Master, ever gathering bright laurels of goodness to entwine o'er the borw of his beloved church.
"Though the lamp of his mortal life is extinguished, there yet radiates o'er the mind of this people the brilliant flame of his ecclesiastical life. For some months past page and affliction have crushed the vitality of his being, and ere long we find his frail body nearing the chilling stream of death. Though his tottering frame was withered with the severing touch of disease, yet he bore it with patience and humility and was enabled through it all to enunciate ‘Glory'. Softly and sweetly he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus with his heart brightly lighted with the lustrous..." [remainder of clipping missing]
Abraham Inman's parents were Hezekiah Inman II and Christiana [Unknown Maiden Name]. Abraham married Malissa Branch about 1831 in Tennessee. Their children were: Nicholas Franklin, Arabella, John Fletcher, Eliza Ann, Thomas Reedus, Hezekiah W., Malissa B., Margaret J., and Lutie H. Inman.
Partial Obituary for Abraham Inman, (source not available):
"Alas! In death's dark chamber hangs the curtain of gloom, but the finger of God will loop it back with a golden crown for the faithful. Death's sable wings has again o'erspread our mortal ski, and on his icy plumes has wafted another spirit away.
"Died at the residence of his son, T. R. (Thomas Reedus) Inman, Father Abram Inman, October 30, 1884, in the 85th year of his age. Silently the death angel came and harvested the golden sheaf that was only waiting to be gathered into the garner of God. Father Inman has long been a resident of this county, and is widely known as a veteran warrior of Christ. He was one of the founders of Bethlehem church, and ‘neath his blazing star of hope doubtless many have been ushered into light. He was a devoted Christian, and with delight he wrought for the Master, ever gathering bright laurels of goodness to entwine o'er the borw of his beloved church.
"Though the lamp of his mortal life is extinguished, there yet radiates o'er the mind of this people the brilliant flame of his ecclesiastical life. For some months past page and affliction have crushed the vitality of his being, and ere long we find his frail body nearing the chilling stream of death. Though his tottering frame was withered with the severing touch of disease, yet he bore it with patience and humility and was enabled through it all to enunciate ‘Glory'. Softly and sweetly he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus with his heart brightly lighted with the lustrous..." [remainder of clipping missing]
Partial Obituary for Abraham Inman, (source not available):
"Alas! In death's dark chamber hangs the curtain of gloom, but the finger of God will loop it back with a golden crown for the faithful. Death's sable wings has again o'erspread our mortal ski, and on his icy plumes has wafted another spirit away.
"Died at the residence of his son, T. R. (Thomas Reedus) Inman, Father Abram Inman, October 30, 1884, in the 85th year of his age. Silently the death angel came and harvested the golden sheaf that was only waiting to be gathered into the garner of God. Father Inman has long been a resident of this county, and is widely known as a veteran warrior of Christ. He was one of the founders of Bethlehem church, and ‘neath his blazing star of hope doubtless many have been ushered into light. He was a devoted Christian, and with delight he wrought for the Master, ever gathering bright laurels of goodness to entwine o'er the borw of his beloved church.
"Though the lamp of his mortal life is extinguished, there yet radiates o'er the mind of this people the brilliant flame of his ecclesiastical life. For some months past page and affliction have crushed the vitality of his being, and ere long we find his frail body nearing the chilling stream of death. Though his tottering frame was withered with the severing touch of disease, yet he bore it with patience and humility and was enabled through it all to enunciate ‘Glory'. Softly and sweetly he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus with his heart brightly lighted with the lustrous..." [remainder of clipping missing]
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