This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cotton, Fowler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2395 Message Board Post: Minos R. COTTON Once more has the messenger of mortality given painful proof that the human family is doomed to death--that, there is "one event unto all"--and that exalted virtue, polished by personal accomplishments and crowned with piety, must yield to the common lot. The death of our beloved Brother whose name stands at the head of this notice, is but an additional evidence of this melancholy truth. Brother COTTON was born in Christian county, Ky., June 21st, 1841, and died at his home in Madisonville, Ky., December 28th, 1894, aged fifty-three years and six months. He came to this town in 1875; shortly afterwards he was elected as deacon of the congregation, which office he filled until the year 1888, when he was chosen to the eldership, which office he filled to the satisfaction of those whom he served and with honor to himself up to his death. From the time of his conversion which was in early life, to the close of his life, he adorned his profession by a life ordered aright, and a c! onversation which ever indicated purity of heart. For many years. Bro. COTTON has been in delicate health, and at times suffered intensely, but no word of complaint did he utter--always saying the Lord knew what was best for us. While he was ever diligent in business, he was ever fervent in spirit in serving the Lord. Whatsoever he did prospered. Hence he died surrounded by every comfort that wealth and kind friends and a devoted wife and son could command for his relief. A more devoted family to each other would be hard to find. Truly our sister has lost a devoted husband and the son a most loving father, the church one of its most faithful and liberal supporters, the community one of its most enterprising and honest citizens, but each and all, with one accord, say our loss is his gain. S.F. FOWLER (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Jan. 4, 1895)