From: KyArchives [archives@genrecords.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:45 PM To: Ky-Footsteps Subject: Highland.James.Thomas.1932.Montgomery.OBIT James Thomas Highland February 16, 1932 Montgomery County KyArchives Obituaries newspaper Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, with the closing of the day, James Thomas Highland's heart ceased its pulsating and he closed his eyes to earth's surroundings and word from the sick chamber stated the struggle for life had ended-the once powerful physique had succumbed to the inevitable. The information did not come as a surprise, for with full realization that lifes journey was nearing its close a devoted family and friends had waited for the final summons. The end came at the home of his daugter, Mrs Lester Lee, on the Maysville road. Mr. Highland was born in Montgomery county January 5 , 1840, and it was here he rendered a lucrative, helpful service and it was here the soul returned to Him who gave it. He was married to Miss Nannie Ferguson, of Ripley, Ohio, on December 1, 1870, who preceded him to the grave in 1892. In 1893 his second marriage was to Miss E. Clay, of Bath county, who died in January 1900. He is survived by his one daughter, Mrs Lester Lee, and three sons, William, J. P. and Charles E Highland, all prominent among our best citizens, heirs by his first marriage. For 75 years he had been a communicant of Somerset Christian Church, consistent in walk, conversation, and also service. He was elder of the church for 40 years and formerly superintendent of the sunday school thirty years. As a farmer and trader his dealings were noteworthy, and as a bank official he was careful, liberal and just. He was a man strong in mental reasoning, with courage to carry out his convictions, and when the war of the 60's was declared, believing the south had a just cause, in 1862 he enlisted with John Hunt Morgan and entered the civil struggle, serving to the end as a brave soldier, seeing the smoke of battle under the dashing Morgan and heroic Basil Duke in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. He participated notably in battles fought at Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga and Wheeler's Raid on Rose Cran's division in 1864. parolled may 2, 1865, he returned to his home here and entered his life career. Funeral service was conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Somerset Christian Church by the Rev. A. C. Brooks, and burial followed in Machpelah cemetery. With the passing of J.T. Highland a long and useful life closes; so useful and upright that the world is impoverished by his going. theses later days many sheaves, ripe for the harvest are garnered, none of whom has lived more honorably or leaves a more exemplary record. As earths bivouac, J. T. Highland has made a well rounded finish, suffering long, he did not complain; his endurance could only have been accounted sweet affliction. " In the floods of tribulation While the billows o'ver me roll, Jesus whispers consolation, And supports mt fainting soul, Sweet Affliction, That brings Jesus to my soul. "Mid the gloom. the vivid lightnings With increasing brightness play; "Mid the thorn-brake, sweetest flowers Look more beautiful and gay; Sweet Affliction, That brings Jesus to my soul, In the sacred page recorded, Thus His word securely stands; "Fear not, I'm in trouble near Thee, Naught shall pluck Thee from my hands, Sweet affliction, Every word my love demands." For 56 years and more we have known to respect and honor J. T. Highland whose lineage, worthy prodigy adorn the training of a devoted father. Peace to him who rests from labors well performed. Submitted by: Carolyn Hale virgle.hale@sbcglobal.net This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/kyfiles/