SLASOBIT

Obituary for Silas Starr (1782-1857); transcribed (as it is printed) by Mary
Kathryn Kozy from a photocopy of a newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper,
unknown date.

    SILAS STARR, was born in Maryland the 7th Nov., 1782, and died in Newton co.,
Ga. 18th December 1857.
    Blessed with a fine constitution, and leading a temperate and virtuous life,
he survived the allotted period of three score years and ten; and after raising
up a family of children "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" more than 
half of whom preceded him to the home of the blest--he gradually sunk under the 
accumulated weight of years and calmly fell asleep in Jesus.  In all the 
relationships of life he was a model man.  Although endowed with faculties, which
by culture would have rendered him distinguished, he choose, in accordance with
his unobtrusive nature to pass quietly through the world, serving his generation
"by the will of God."  He was conservative in his feelings, but firm in his dis-
approbation of all vice and error, whether in Church or State.  As a citizen he
was an ornament to the community in which he lived, and the influence that he
exerted for good order, by his virtuous precept and pious example, will be felt
for many days to come.  He enjoyed the highest esteem and confidence of his
neighbors, as well as of all who knew him, and always reciprocated their kindness
with the utmost delight.  He ever lent a listening ear to the cries of the needy,
and extended a helping hand to supply their wants.  And the unfortunate of no
clime or country ever besought his charities in vain.  In the vigor of manhood,
he gave his heart to God and joined the M. E. Church.  His christian career was
characterized by no irregularities, for his piety, like a stream, deepened and
widened as it advanced, until it became fathomless as the ocean.  He was faithful
in the discharge of his duties and punctual in his attendance upon all the 
ministrations of the sanctuary, until entirely disabled by disease.  He was
liberal in his support of the ministry, as well as of all the great enterprises
of the church, and his house was the preacher's home.  He lived the life of a 
christian and died "the death of the righteous."  His virtues will outlive all
eulogy and be a rich legacy to his posterity.
						J. K. L.