According to a city sexton's report dated September 1, 1882, this man died of hematurie at age 23 and was buried on August 11, 1882.
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The Weekly Clarion, Jackson, MS, August 2, 1882, page 3:
Death of Willie Ross.
After a patient, brave, we may say heroic, endurance, this young and estimable citizen, at about nine o'clock last night, yielded up his spirit to the God who gave it. All-conquering death claimed and won another trophy. The skill of the physician, the devotion and the prayers of friends could not avail. His condition for weeks had excited alternate hopes and apprehensions, and the interests in his behalf was widespread and earnest throughout the community. He had just entered upon the duties and responsibilities of manhood, and with his young wife had settled in their comfortable home. Life to them seemed full of hope and promise. But alas, in his untimely death, we have another verification of the truth that "the old must die - the young may die - the wisest knoweth not how soon." Human sympathy cannot restore the departed, but it is precious and sweet nevertheless, and it will be a comfort to the bereaved and sorrowing to know that throughout our city it is hearty and sincere. The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian Church, at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Obituary and sexton report contributed by Paul Armstrong.
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The Weekly Clarion, Jackson, MS, August 2, 1882, page 3:
Death of Willie Ross.
After a patient, brave, we may say heroic, endurance, this young and estimable citizen, at about nine o'clock last night, yielded up his spirit to the God who gave it. All-conquering death claimed and won another trophy. The skill of the physician, the devotion and the prayers of friends could not avail. His condition for weeks had excited alternate hopes and apprehensions, and the interests in his behalf was widespread and earnest throughout the community. He had just entered upon the duties and responsibilities of manhood, and with his young wife had settled in their comfortable home. Life to them seemed full of hope and promise. But alas, in his untimely death, we have another verification of the truth that "the old must die - the young may die - the wisest knoweth not how soon." Human sympathy cannot restore the departed, but it is precious and sweet nevertheless, and it will be a comfort to the bereaved and sorrowing to know that throughout our city it is hearty and sincere. The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian Church, at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Obituary and sexton report contributed by Paul Armstrong.
According to a city sexton's report dated September 1, 1882, this man died of hematurie at age 23 and was buried on August 11, 1882.
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The Weekly Clarion, Jackson, MS, August 2, 1882, page 3:
Death of Willie Ross.
After a patient, brave, we may say heroic, endurance, this young and estimable citizen, at about nine o'clock last night, yielded up his spirit to the God who gave it. All-conquering death claimed and won another trophy. The skill of the physician, the devotion and the prayers of friends could not avail. His condition for weeks had excited alternate hopes and apprehensions, and the interests in his behalf was widespread and earnest throughout the community. He had just entered upon the duties and responsibilities of manhood, and with his young wife had settled in their comfortable home. Life to them seemed full of hope and promise. But alas, in his untimely death, we have another verification of the truth that "the old must die - the young may die - the wisest knoweth not how soon." Human sympathy cannot restore the departed, but it is precious and sweet nevertheless, and it will be a comfort to the bereaved and sorrowing to know that throughout our city it is hearty and sincere. The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian Church, at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Obituary and sexton report contributed by Paul Armstrong.
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The Weekly Clarion, Jackson, MS, August 2, 1882, page 3:
Death of Willie Ross.
After a patient, brave, we may say heroic, endurance, this young and estimable citizen, at about nine o'clock last night, yielded up his spirit to the God who gave it. All-conquering death claimed and won another trophy. The skill of the physician, the devotion and the prayers of friends could not avail. His condition for weeks had excited alternate hopes and apprehensions, and the interests in his behalf was widespread and earnest throughout the community. He had just entered upon the duties and responsibilities of manhood, and with his young wife had settled in their comfortable home. Life to them seemed full of hope and promise. But alas, in his untimely death, we have another verification of the truth that "the old must die - the young may die - the wisest knoweth not how soon." Human sympathy cannot restore the departed, but it is precious and sweet nevertheless, and it will be a comfort to the bereaved and sorrowing to know that throughout our city it is hearty and sincere. The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian Church, at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Obituary and sexton report contributed by Paul Armstrong.
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