Obituary

George M. BROGDEN, one of our best citizens died on the 13th of April, at his own residence, in Hardeman county, Tenn. His life has been one of exemplification, of tried veracity and unflinching integrity. As a neighbor he was regarded by them who know him best as number one, always generous, kind, and ready to help in time of need; noted for this honesty and punctuality in all business matters. No man stands higher in the estimation of his fellow citizens for honesty than George A. BROGDEN – plain, unsophisticated gentleman who lived by principle, without any particular formula or etiquette, with manners, blunt and pure. Brother BROGDEN professed religion many years ago, and strictly adhered to its sublime principles until the day of his death; a regular attendant at church, and for two months before his death he took more than usual interest in behalf of the cause of God, and I can truthfully say the Methodist branch of God’s church on earth has lost a true, loyal and faithful member. He left many warm-hearted friends behind who sincerely, mourn his departure from time, and who also offer their condolence to his sorrowing widow. He lived his allotted time, or nearly so, upon earth, upwards of sixty years old at his demise, serving his day and generation with usefulness, almost without spot or blemish. He has gone to the good man’s home in the skies, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest, and can sweetly sing. I hope to meet the honest, faithful man of God in heaven. May heaven smile upon his widow.

J. H. GARRETT
May 20, 1867

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 25 May 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.