The Macon Telegraph 15 Oct 1891 p 6
Mrs. Hardeman's Death
She Was One of the Noblest Women In the South
In Vineville Yesterday Morning the Loveable and
The Best Passes Away Over the Dark River to Her New Home.
At 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Thomas Hardeman died at her home in Vineville.
The news of her death has called forth general expressions of sorrow on all sides, and Macon feels that one of her best and truest ladies has been taken away.
Mrs. Hardeman had been in failing health for some time past and for several days has been extremely ill. The end was sudden but not unexpected. She leaves but one child, Capt. J. L. Hardeman, to mourn her loss, but in his grief he has with him a large number of relatives and a host of friends.
Mrs. Hardeman was the widow of the late Hon. Thomas Hardeman of Macon, whose death a short time ago cast a gloom over the entire community. With him she shared with equal honor and pride his success and distinction.
The deceased was born in Putnam county, near Eatonton, and was about 63 years of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Bushrod (sic) Lumsden, a large planter of that section. In about her 20th year she was married to Thomas H. Hardeman, then a young but prominent young lawyer of Macon. The two took up their residence here and have since remained as among the most prominent and highly respected of Macon's citizens.
The offspring of that marriage was Capt. J. L. Hardeman, now one of Macon's leading citizens and lawyers, and Miss Jesse Hardeman who died about four years ago.
Mrs. Hardeman's life has been an interesting and noble one. She was noted for her great intellect and noble womanly character, and was in every way unusually gifted.
Mrs. Hardeman bore the distinction of having made and donated the first Confederate flag. In April 1861, she presented to the Floyd Rifles the flag which they carried with them through so many fierce conflicts throughout the war, and which is now in the possession of her son, Capt. J. L. Hardeman, commander of the Rifles.
Capt. Tom Hardeman was then commander of the company, but was at the time in Washington in attendance on the federal congress.
Lieut. William Henry Ross was left in command, and the company was ordered one morning before day to receive the flag, which, from then until now, has been cherished by the gallant old company.
The flag was made out of a silk dress worn by Mrs. Hardeman and the work was done entirely by herself.
During the war Mrs. Hardeman did noble work in the ladies relief corps, and for several years of her whole time was devoted to the care of soldiers and providing such things as she could for the army. No lady in the South ever took a more active and devoted interest in the great struggle.
Mrs. Hardeman will be buried this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Baptist church, of which she had long been a consistent member. Dr. Warren will officiate. The remains will be placed beside those of her late husband in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Source: The Macon Telegraph 15 Oct 1891 p 6
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Obituary Transcribed By: Meredith Mitchell Clapper (#46981831)
Mrs. Hardeman's Death
She Was One of the Noblest Women In the South
In Vineville Yesterday Morning the Loveable and
The Best Passes Away Over the Dark River to Her New Home.
At 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Thomas Hardeman died at her home in Vineville.
The news of her death has called forth general expressions of sorrow on all sides, and Macon feels that one of her best and truest ladies has been taken away.
Mrs. Hardeman had been in failing health for some time past and for several days has been extremely ill. The end was sudden but not unexpected. She leaves but one child, Capt. J. L. Hardeman, to mourn her loss, but in his grief he has with him a large number of relatives and a host of friends.
Mrs. Hardeman was the widow of the late Hon. Thomas Hardeman of Macon, whose death a short time ago cast a gloom over the entire community. With him she shared with equal honor and pride his success and distinction.
The deceased was born in Putnam county, near Eatonton, and was about 63 years of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Bushrod (sic) Lumsden, a large planter of that section. In about her 20th year she was married to Thomas H. Hardeman, then a young but prominent young lawyer of Macon. The two took up their residence here and have since remained as among the most prominent and highly respected of Macon's citizens.
The offspring of that marriage was Capt. J. L. Hardeman, now one of Macon's leading citizens and lawyers, and Miss Jesse Hardeman who died about four years ago.
Mrs. Hardeman's life has been an interesting and noble one. She was noted for her great intellect and noble womanly character, and was in every way unusually gifted.
Mrs. Hardeman bore the distinction of having made and donated the first Confederate flag. In April 1861, she presented to the Floyd Rifles the flag which they carried with them through so many fierce conflicts throughout the war, and which is now in the possession of her son, Capt. J. L. Hardeman, commander of the Rifles.
Capt. Tom Hardeman was then commander of the company, but was at the time in Washington in attendance on the federal congress.
Lieut. William Henry Ross was left in command, and the company was ordered one morning before day to receive the flag, which, from then until now, has been cherished by the gallant old company.
The flag was made out of a silk dress worn by Mrs. Hardeman and the work was done entirely by herself.
During the war Mrs. Hardeman did noble work in the ladies relief corps, and for several years of her whole time was devoted to the care of soldiers and providing such things as she could for the army. No lady in the South ever took a more active and devoted interest in the great struggle.
Mrs. Hardeman will be buried this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Baptist church, of which she had long been a consistent member. Dr. Warren will officiate. The remains will be placed beside those of her late husband in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Source: The Macon Telegraph 15 Oct 1891 p 6
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Obituary Transcribed By: Meredith Mitchell Clapper (#46981831)
The Macon Telegraph 15 Oct 1891 p 6
Mrs. Hardeman's Death
She Was One of the Noblest Women In the South
In Vineville Yesterday Morning the Loveable and
The Best Passes Away Over the Dark River to Her New Home.
At 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Thomas Hardeman died at her home in Vineville.
The news of her death has called forth general expressions of sorrow on all sides, and Macon feels that one of her best and truest ladies has been taken away.
Mrs. Hardeman had been in failing health for some time past and for several days has been extremely ill. The end was sudden but not unexpected. She leaves but one child, Capt. J. L. Hardeman, to mourn her loss, but in his grief he has with him a large number of relatives and a host of friends.
Mrs. Hardeman was the widow of the late Hon. Thomas Hardeman of Macon, whose death a short time ago cast a gloom over the entire community. With him she shared with equal honor and pride his success and distinction.
The deceased was born in Putnam county, near Eatonton, and was about 63 years of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Bushrod (sic) Lumsden, a large planter of that section. In about her 20th year she was married to Thomas H. Hardeman, then a young but prominent young lawyer of Macon. The two took up their residence here and have since remained as among the most prominent and highly respected of Macon's citizens.
The offspring of that marriage was Capt. J. L. Hardeman, now one of Macon's leading citizens and lawyers, and Miss Jesse Hardeman who died about four years ago.
Mrs. Hardeman's life has been an interesting and noble one. She was noted for her great intellect and noble womanly character, and was in every way unusually gifted.
Mrs. Hardeman bore the distinction of having made and donated the first Confederate flag. In April 1861, she presented to the Floyd Rifles the flag which they carried with them through so many fierce conflicts throughout the war, and which is now in the possession of her son, Capt. J. L. Hardeman, commander of the Rifles.
Capt. Tom Hardeman was then commander of the company, but was at the time in Washington in attendance on the federal congress.
Lieut. William Henry Ross was left in command, and the company was ordered one morning before day to receive the flag, which, from then until now, has been cherished by the gallant old company.
The flag was made out of a silk dress worn by Mrs. Hardeman and the work was done entirely by herself.
During the war Mrs. Hardeman did noble work in the ladies relief corps, and for several years of her whole time was devoted to the care of soldiers and providing such things as she could for the army. No lady in the South ever took a more active and devoted interest in the great struggle.
Mrs. Hardeman will be buried this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Baptist church, of which she had long been a consistent member. Dr. Warren will officiate. The remains will be placed beside those of her late husband in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Source: The Macon Telegraph 15 Oct 1891 p 6
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Obituary Transcribed By: Meredith Mitchell Clapper (#46981831)
Mrs. Hardeman's Death
She Was One of the Noblest Women In the South
In Vineville Yesterday Morning the Loveable and
The Best Passes Away Over the Dark River to Her New Home.
At 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Thomas Hardeman died at her home in Vineville.
The news of her death has called forth general expressions of sorrow on all sides, and Macon feels that one of her best and truest ladies has been taken away.
Mrs. Hardeman had been in failing health for some time past and for several days has been extremely ill. The end was sudden but not unexpected. She leaves but one child, Capt. J. L. Hardeman, to mourn her loss, but in his grief he has with him a large number of relatives and a host of friends.
Mrs. Hardeman was the widow of the late Hon. Thomas Hardeman of Macon, whose death a short time ago cast a gloom over the entire community. With him she shared with equal honor and pride his success and distinction.
The deceased was born in Putnam county, near Eatonton, and was about 63 years of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Bushrod (sic) Lumsden, a large planter of that section. In about her 20th year she was married to Thomas H. Hardeman, then a young but prominent young lawyer of Macon. The two took up their residence here and have since remained as among the most prominent and highly respected of Macon's citizens.
The offspring of that marriage was Capt. J. L. Hardeman, now one of Macon's leading citizens and lawyers, and Miss Jesse Hardeman who died about four years ago.
Mrs. Hardeman's life has been an interesting and noble one. She was noted for her great intellect and noble womanly character, and was in every way unusually gifted.
Mrs. Hardeman bore the distinction of having made and donated the first Confederate flag. In April 1861, she presented to the Floyd Rifles the flag which they carried with them through so many fierce conflicts throughout the war, and which is now in the possession of her son, Capt. J. L. Hardeman, commander of the Rifles.
Capt. Tom Hardeman was then commander of the company, but was at the time in Washington in attendance on the federal congress.
Lieut. William Henry Ross was left in command, and the company was ordered one morning before day to receive the flag, which, from then until now, has been cherished by the gallant old company.
The flag was made out of a silk dress worn by Mrs. Hardeman and the work was done entirely by herself.
During the war Mrs. Hardeman did noble work in the ladies relief corps, and for several years of her whole time was devoted to the care of soldiers and providing such things as she could for the army. No lady in the South ever took a more active and devoted interest in the great struggle.
Mrs. Hardeman will be buried this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Baptist church, of which she had long been a consistent member. Dr. Warren will officiate. The remains will be placed beside those of her late husband in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Source: The Macon Telegraph 15 Oct 1891 p 6
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Obituary Transcribed By: Meredith Mitchell Clapper (#46981831)
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