BROWN COUNTY, OHIO
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DOOLEY, Mathew
submitted by Jim McCune
Mathew Dooley was born at Fayetteville, Ohio, June 2, 1839. On the morning of November 9th, his earthly career was brought to a close. The death angel beckoned him and he bade adieu to family and friends, to the trials and tribulations of this world and entered into the realm that awaits us all at the end of this life's journey. Entered into that bourne from which no traveler ever returns. It is hoped that he is now basking in the sunlight of God's presence and enjoying the pleasures of a life that is not numbered by years but to continue throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity.
Being in the 89th year of life, we are reminded that for reasons totally unknown to us, the all wise providence extended the period of his natural life almost a score of years beyond the allotted time of man, for which all relatives and friends feel supremely grateful. He leaves a record of service to his country that one may well refer to with great pride. At the age of 21 he enlisted in the service of his country as a private under Captain William Hays, Co. I., 12th regiment of Ohio Volunteers, whom he served honorably and faithfully until he was discharged at Columbus, Ohio by reason of the expiration of his enlistment. After this he served under Captain Charles F. Kings, (last name is not very legible) Co. C, 59th regiment of Ohio Infantry, for a term of three years or during the war. He served as Corporal of the company with credit until honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn., on November 1st. 1864. After having been active in many of the major engagements of the war, it seems almost a miracle that he was permitted to return to his friends. A rather singular coincidence that on this Armistice Day, a great day in the history of the world, we deposit his earthly remains in their final resting place. But such is life, full of records and deeds that seem almost miraculous to us.
On November 28th 1866, he was happily united in marriage to Arminda Ellis, who proved to be a very pleasant companion always concerned in the welfare of those about her. Her thoughts were continually directed to the welfare of her home. To this union were given two sons and three daughters. One son and one daughter having been called from earth in their infancy seem to have been as flowers that budded on earth to bloom in heaven. Leaving one son and two daughters living on this sad occasion, who no doubt deeply feel the loss of one they held in high esteem, but they may obtain consolation in the thought that their temporal loss may prove his eternal gain.
Aside from these children he leaves three grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends, who sadly mourn his loss. Uncle Matt, as he has been known among us for years, was an upright, honest, industrious citizen of this community. He was a man physically strong and blessed with an abundance of good health in his earlier manhood days. He was a true genial friend, well worthy of the utmost respect, which he has received throughout the community during his declining years.
Uncle Matt has gone, but he leaves a great consolation to relatives and friends in fact that he was enduring, appreciative, genial and pleasant to the end.
" Millions have passed away in the consuming belief that well-ordered life shall not come to grief. A supreme confidence is satisfaction immense. Requiring neither explanation nor defense, but feeling content, he lay down to pleasant dreams.
Dream on in peace dear father thou art gone but not forgotten. Sweet thoughts shall ever linger round the grave where you are laid. We saw your suffering, heard you sigh with throbbing heart and weeping eye, but now you calmly sleep at last all the pain, all grief, all suffering past. We will miss your kind and willing hands, your fond and earnest care. Our home will be sad without you father, we will miss you everywhere."
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our thanks and appreciation to our friends for the kindness and assistance during the sickness and burial of our father, Mathew Dooley. Especially do we wish to thank the undertakers, Crouch and Taylor, the choir for the beautiful songs and the ministers, Rev. Stratton and Rev. Kincheloe, for their words of comfort.
John Dooley, Mrs. Blanche Shinkle, Mrs. Mollie Day
Yolanda Campbell Lifter, Brown County Coordinator
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