Andrew Jefferson Bardin

Obituary - A.J.Bardin was born July 22, 1849 and married Mrs. Nancy P. Riggs July 25, 1878. To this union were born four children, all boys. Alvey and John who live in Oklahoma and Elmer and Eugene who live in Brownwood, Texas. Sister Bardin had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church ten years when she and Brother Bardin were married. Brother Bardin united with the Primitive Baptist church in 1876 at Nails Creek church, Lee County, Texas . He has been a member of Bulah church, Brownwood, Texas for some 26 years, during which he was ordained a deacon.

Brother Bardin, has been a faithful conscientiouschristian. He told me last Friday that he did not remember ever to have missed attending his regular meeting since he joined Bulah church. The next day was our meeting day and we wept bitterly because he would be unable to meet with us.

He was highly esteemed by the church, and so many called to see him last Saturday that the excitement became too great. Many could not see him on that account.

On the following Monday afternoon he talked lively with me again, but on account of prolonged sickness and the spread of the infection in his lungs, I was seriously apprehensive of his future. On Tuesday at about 2:00 o'clock he died.

The unworthy writer tried to speak words of comfort to the bereaved. It was sad and heart rending to give him up, but just a few more days mixed with troubles and trials and spiritual happiness and we shall all be done with time.

Brother Bardin's remains were laid away at Brownwood cemetery to await the resurrection. May our dear Saviour richly bless his family left behind. In hope. S.L. Rives.

Andrew Jefferson Bardin

Andrew Jefferson Bardin died at his home, 1815 First Street on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by S.L.Rives. Interment in Greenleaf cemetery.

Andrew Jefferson Bardin was born July 22, 1849 in Fayette Co., Texas. He was married in 1875 to Mrs. Nancy Riggs. They moved to Llano county in 1878 and in 1901 they moved to Brown County and have been here since that time. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church having joined the church in 1876. He was a devout christian and lived his religion. His family, his neighbors and his friends all received an inspiration from him and the memory of such a true, sincere Christian character will long linger in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, who is also seriously ill; and three sons, A. Bardin of Dunlap, Oklahoma; Elmer Bardin of Brownwood, and John Bardin of Madill, Oklahoma. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Sallie McCright of Brownwood, Mrs. Emma Keng of Wortham, and Mrs. Marilda Williams of Llano, and one brother, John Bardin of Austin; all of whom will be present at the funeral tomorrow.

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