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34 TH Obituaries REV. R. F. PATTERSON. Memorial Adopted by Synod of Louisiana. Rev. R. P. Patterson was "born in the state of Ohio, February 14, 1832. He was united in marriage to Miss Parmelia A. Gregg on September 19, 1854. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Federal army, where he served with the rank of captain. He was also appointed chaplain of his regiment, but owing to illness did not serve in that capacity. He was licensed to preacn by Whitewater Presbytery of the Synod of Indiana, at Union church, September 8, 1859, and was ordained by the same Presbytery at Mt. Carmel, September 22, 1861. His first service was Home Mission work in the same Presbytery that ordained him T-Tic fire* AhororA .... u>HV vuuigV 1U LUC |JclOLUiaiU was that of Bethel and Donalson churches in the Presbytery of Madison in Indiana, where he remained seven years. He then served Lie old and new school churches at Thornton, Ind., for three years, during which time, upon the union of the old and new school assemblies, the two churches became one. He was then pas tor of the First Presbytefian church of Charleston, Illinois for three years. W^h the hope of improving the health of his wife, he removed to Baton Rouge, La., in January, 1874, serving the church there as stated supply for a year and a half. He then engaged in mission work for a mm;, uuu suusequeniiy Decame pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Baton Rouge. He resigned this pastorate at the call of the Presbytery to fake charge of its evangelistic work, in which he did most efficient and self-denying service for a period of four years. He tnen entered upon hs last pastorate, that of the Plains church in East Baton Rouge Parish. Here he remained eighteen years, during which time two mission churches were built up and established, Little Plains and Baker, the latter of which has developed into a vigorous church. "Ha rpcicrno/l > 41? >/w.0uvu uio j/aoiui aiu ill Lilt? seventy-third year of his age. Since then he has had no regular charge, but passed the evening of his days at his home near Baton Rouge. With his bodily senses unimpaired, and in apparently his usual good health, he retired to rest on Saturday night, November 14, and before morning the Lord had called him from his earthly to his heavenly home. Mr. Patterson was in point of years the oldest member of the Presbytery of Louisiana, and the oldest but one, Rev. M. B. Shaw, in time of service. He delighted to tell of the blessings that rested upon his early labors in the north, but it is with his work in Louisiana that we are best acquainted. The churches and destitute fields of Louisiana Presbytery bear testimony to the faithfulness and earnestness of his work, and in the places where he laboied he will long be borne in affectionate remembrance. Mr. Patterson was in many respects a remarkable man. He was an excellent preacher. Gifted with a good voice, an earnest and impressive manner, an unfailing flow of language, and a certain originality of thought and expression, be E PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU! was always heard with interest and profit. He took a deep interest in public affairs and was a fine citizen, as well as a faithful servant of the Master. He was a model Presbyter. Unless providentially hindered, he was never absent from Presbytery or Synod; he faithfully discharged any duties assigned him, and, when he gave expression to his views upon any subject, they always carried weight. He was a great lover of plants and animals, and of farm life, and was a remarkably keen observer of all that took place- around him. He selected and" developed a variety of rust-proof oats for wnich for years there has been an un failing demand. He took also a deep interest in the cause of education, and was for years the president ol the board of trustees of Silliman Institute, and made a successful financial canvass in its behalf. His keen powers of observation, his unusual memory, his fund of anecdote, and his genial humor, combined to make him a welcome visitor to the homes of his people and of his ministerial brethren. This sketch would not be complete if we failed to make mention of Brother Patterson's notable prudence and selfcommand. Coming to the far south at a time when the passions and prejudices engendered by the Civil War were still inflamed, a member of the Northern church, and an ex-Federal soldier, such was his wisdom and prudence that, although loyal to his convictions, he never, even in the most trying circumstances, gave utterance to words that would offend even the most suDersensitive nnri came to be greatly loved by many who had been upon the other side. Our brother was preceded to the other world by his beloved wife, two daughters and a son. The death of this son, Rev. G. W. Patterson, D.D., in the zenith of his life and usefulness, was a great blow to his father. Two children, a son and daughter, J. R. Patterson and Miss M. J. Patterson, and four grandchildren are left to cherish the memory of a devoted father. In him was fulfilled the promise of Scripture: inou snalt come to thy grave In a full age; like as a shock of corn cometh In his season." In his death the Presbytery and Synod of Louisiana have suffered a great loss. May the great Head of the Church raise up many of like industry, zeal and love for souls to take the places of those who have finished their labors and have entered into the joy of their Lord. F. W. Lewis, D. F. Wilkinson, Committee. MISSIONARY HOME AT MONTREAT. Some time ago we advertised lots number 534 and number 1022 at Montreat to be sold, the proceeds to be added to the fund foi hliUdlno' a Mloolimo.., ~ ? o ~ J J.JUU1C. These lots are still In the nands of Mr. W. J. Sechrest who will be glad to communicate with anyone who may desire to purchase them. Another triend has kindly donated lot number 372 for the same purpose, and Mr. Sechrest's address is Montreat, N. C., and he will be glad to give any information as to the location and general description of this lot, and also as to prices ad terms of sale. 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