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Elder Henry Clayton Archibald

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Elder Henry Clayton Archibald

Birth
Greenhill, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death
14 Dec 1907 (aged 94)
Denver, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Aspen, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada Add to Map
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On Friday, Dec.14th, Henry Archibald, Elder, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Jordan, New Town, in the 94th year of his age. The deceased was born at Green Hill, Pictou Co., and moved to St. Mary's in 1818. He was married in 1833 to Miss Caroline Bradshaw, by whom he had seven children - four sons and eleven daughters.(should be 15?) He became a member of the Presbyterian Church in 1834, when he was 21 years of age, and was ordained elder in 1844. He was an active worker in Sunday School and Cottage prayer meetings for over fifty years. In 1894 the congregation fittingly celebrated his jubilee and presented him with a sum of money in token of their esteem. He was deeply interested in the work of the church to the very last and died full of years and honored, having been an Elder for over sixty years. It is also true of him that "he ruled well his own house." He leaves a son and a grandson elders in the congregation and on several occasions the three served together at the Communion Table. He was highly respected by all, always ready to sacrifice even his rights for the sake of peace. His religion was a positive reality for him, and he loved to tell the old story of Jesus and his Love. He rests from his labours and his works do follow him.
On Friday, Dec.14th, Henry Archibald, Elder, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Jordan, New Town, in the 94th year of his age. The deceased was born at Green Hill, Pictou Co., and moved to St. Mary's in 1818. He was married in 1833 to Miss Caroline Bradshaw, by whom he had seven children - four sons and eleven daughters.(should be 15?) He became a member of the Presbyterian Church in 1834, when he was 21 years of age, and was ordained elder in 1844. He was an active worker in Sunday School and Cottage prayer meetings for over fifty years. In 1894 the congregation fittingly celebrated his jubilee and presented him with a sum of money in token of their esteem. He was deeply interested in the work of the church to the very last and died full of years and honored, having been an Elder for over sixty years. It is also true of him that "he ruled well his own house." He leaves a son and a grandson elders in the congregation and on several occasions the three served together at the Communion Table. He was highly respected by all, always ready to sacrifice even his rights for the sake of peace. His religion was a positive reality for him, and he loved to tell the old story of Jesus and his Love. He rests from his labours and his works do follow him.

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