----- Original Message ----- From: ron hood To: MORAY-CGA-L-request@rootsweb.com ; ALBRIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 7:10 PM Subject: Henry Patterson ALBRIGHT - 1834-1916 My mom found this in a box of letters. This is my great-great-grandfather. Hope someone else connects with this family and finds some interest in this. HENRY P. ALBRIGHT 1834-1916 A GOOD MAN GONE Henry P. Albright was born in North Carolina, March 24, 1834, died May 21, 1916. He was married to Mary E. Wilson of Ray County, Missouri, July 1, 1858, who departed this life Sept. 1, 1859. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Delilah Green of Polo. He was again united in marriage to Rebecca Patton, July 19, 1860, who died Feb. 8, 1907. To this union five children were born--Mrs. Sarah B. Zimmerman of Polo, Martha A., who died Aug. 22, 1880, G. P. , of Lawson, Wm. H., of Lawson and D. E. of Polo and one adopted son, Rufus Worrell of Kansas City. He leaves, beside his children, 17 grand children, 10 great grand children with a host of friends and relatives. He was always active in the church of which he was a member. He was able in prayer and a power in exhortation Few men lived among us that had such power and influence in revival meetings. He was known throughout the state in Christian Union councils as a safe advisor, especially did he take great interest in! young ministers to encourage them in duty. There could be volumes written about this good man, but space forbids us saying more now. He united with Christian Union in 1854 and lived a devoted christian life until his death. He was a member of the Christian Union at Bethel, where he will be greatly missed as well as in the home and community in which he lived since he has gone to his reward. His funeral was held in Union church by Rev. Joseph McAdams, assisted by Rev. W. P. Hunt of Fairfax and Rev. J. M. Swafford of Excelsior Springs and Rev. J. C. Helm of Knoxville were present and took part in the services. A very large congregation was present. His body was laid to rest in Union cemetery. May the Lord bless the bereaved. In another paper, the following information: Patterson Albright, son of Baalham Albright, born Mar. 24, 1834, died May 21, 1916. Married Mary Emily Wilson, July 1, 1858. Had one child Delilah (Lila). Mary Emily died when Lila was around 10 days old. Later Patterson married Rebecca Patton. They had 5 children and adopted a nephew, and she was a wonderful stepmother to Lila.