Here is the obit. for Agnes Booth, I forgot where I got it, sorry. I think I have one for one of the Benjamin's too, if anyone is interested let me know. I will have to look in all my mess. One day I will get this all in the computer and be more organized. Does anyone have any more information on the Orr's I would love to get anything. Does anyone know the history behind California John Orr? Jane Taylor Obituary of Agness Clardy The Nashville Christian Advocate January 23, 1847 Agness Clardy departed this life January 17th, 1847, at the house of William Farris, where she was kindly treated until death. She was the daughter of John and Mary Booth. She was raised in Virginia, Amelia County; born Novermber 17th, 1755; married Benjamin Clardy, June 25, 1771. In the Summer of 1776 she joined the Methodist Church, at what was then called "the Five Forks". She gave a home to one of the first Methodist Preachers who traveled and preached in that section; his name was Shadford. After which time she, with her husband, moved to Bedford Country, VA; then to Lawrence district, SC; then to Pendleton District, now called Anderson, and in the year 1816, moved to Franklin County, Tennessee, where her husband died in faith, 1822-1832. Those who read this may see that she was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church better than 70 years; and I can say, truly a very acceptable one. I could write much in her praise but I forbear. The day after her death, at the interment bro. Joseph Smith, whom she chose before her death to preach her funeral, attended and delivered a very felling and appropiate address. Her remains were surrounded by some of her children, grand-children and great grand children and other friends, and though the weather was very inclement they stood patiently and deeply affected during the address. - The feelings of my own soul were deep and my tears were moved when I looked upon her cold remains and remember her address in the last love-feast which she ever attended where she arose and, leaning upon her staff, observed, "Nearly seventy years I have been a dear lover and close attendant of class meetings and love-feast, and expecting this to be the last I shall ever attend, I want to say that I am still bound to serve God till death; I want you all to pray God to assist me and meet me yourselves in heaven." This short address had a good influence on our love-feast, many felt it good to them. May God Almighty sanctify this short account of her life and death to the good of the living. ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://home.netscape.com/webmail

Jane, Fantastic, thanks. I am interested in the Benjamin's when you get the chance. I have looked everywhere I know to look for C. John and cannot find anything. Will keep trying and let you know if anything does pop up. Thanks, John jane taylor wrote: > > Here is the obit. for Agnes Booth, I forgot where I got it, sorry. I think I > have one for one of the Benjamin's too, if anyone is interested let me know. > I will have to look in all my mess. One day I will get this all in the > computer and be more organized. Does anyone have any more information on the > Orr's I would love to get anything. Does anyone know the history behind > California John Orr? > Jane Taylor <SNIP>

Jane...Thank you so much for this obit. I have forwarded it to a friend, Jack Holt in TN who also is related thru Agnes's daughter Martha Faris. Derrell Oakley Teat -----Original Message----- From: jane taylor [mailto:jtmaggiejane@netscape.net] Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 3:20 PM To: SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SC-OPD] Orr's,Clardy,etc. Here is the obit. for Agnes Booth, I forgot where I got it, sorry. I think I have one for one of the Benjamin's too, if anyone is interested let me know. I will have to look in all my mess. One day I will get this all in the computer and be more organized. Does anyone have any more information on the Orr's I would love to get anything. Does anyone know the history behind California John Orr? Jane Taylor Obituary of Agness Clardy The Nashville Christian Advocate January 23, 1847 Agness Clardy departed this life January 17th, 1847, at the house of William Farris, where she was kindly treated until death. She was the daughter of John and Mary Booth. She was raised in Virginia, Amelia County; born Novermber 17th, 1755; married Benjamin Clardy, June 25, 1771. In the Summer of 1776 she joined the Methodist Church, at what was then called "the Five Forks". She gave a home to one of the first Methodist Preachers who traveled and preached in that section; his name was Shadford. After which time she, with her husband, moved to Bedford Country, VA; then to Lawrence district, SC; then to Pendleton District, now called Anderson, and in the year 1816, moved to Franklin County, Tennessee, where her husband died in faith, 1822-1832. Those who read this may see that she was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church better than 70 years; and I can say, truly a very acceptable one. I could write much in her praise but I forbear. The day after her death, at the interment bro. Joseph Smith, whom she chose before her death to preach her funeral, attended and delivered a very felling and appropiate address. Her remains were surrounded by some of her children, grand-children and great grand children and other friends, and though the weather was very inclement they stood patiently and deeply affected during the address. - The feelings of my own soul were deep and my tears were moved when I looked upon her cold remains and remember her address in the last love-feast which she ever attended where she arose and, leaning upon her staff, observed, "Nearly seventy years I have been a dear lover and close attendant of class meetings and love-feast, and expecting this to be the last I shall ever attend, I want to say that I am still bound to serve God till death; I want you all to pray God to assist me and meet me yourselves in heaven." This short address had a good influence on our love-feast, many felt it good to them. May God Almighty sanctify this short account of her life and death to the good of the living. ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://home.netscape.com/webmail ==== SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST Mailing List ==== Kindness is contagious, pass it on. List Admin - Donna - dbrand@itexas.net