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Pea Ridge, Benton county, Ark., June 13, 1S69, Willliam Winton,” aged 81 years, 3 months and 20 days.The subject of this notice, father of Rev. G.M. Winton, of St. Louis Conferenee, was born in the State of Virginia, ^February 23,1785. He was father-in-law of Rev. Elijah Perkins, of precious memory, and also of the unfortunate Rev. Anthony Buley. When he wa3 about eleven years old he immigrated with his father. Rev. John Winton, to East Tennessee, when that country wa3 comparatively a wilderness. 7 the year 1810 he was united in marriage to Mss Mary Mitchell, daughter of Rev. Morris Mitchell, with whom he ived happily about 59 years. He professed religionand joined the M. E. Church at the age of 22 years, ane remained a member for more than 60 years. Soon after joining the Church he was appointed class leader and served inthat capacity, and at the same time as|steward,ntil too much enfeebled by age and disease.Many of the ministers of our Church can bear witness o his faithfulness and efficiency in the discharge of the duties of his office—always at his post, always at work. He removed to Missouri and settled in Green Co., in 18S7._ He had been a subscriber for the St. Louis Christian Advocate from the begin-ing, and he introduced it into this part of Arkansas. Hi3 house was the preachers’ home, and the weary itinerant always met in him thecheerful welcome of a true and faithful friend. He was an exemplary, earnest Christian, anaffectionate husband, a kind father, a good citizen and an obliging neighbor. He had been afflicted for many years, and for monthsbefore his death his sufferings were intense,but he endured them with more than ordinaryChristian fortitude and patience. Hot a murmur escaped his lips. He arranged all hisbusiness for both worlds, and said to me more than once, “I am just waiting the Lord'stime.” To his class leader he said, “If thi3bedeath it is not what I expected it to be. I had always expected conflicts and struggles; but it is only the removing of the vail.” I was with Mm (most of the time) for several days beforehis death and saw him die. It was on Sabbath evening. Calmly, quietly and peacefully he passed away and is at rest. His work is done, and well done. His last conversation was with his son, James H. Winton (withwhom he moved to Arkansas, in 1866). He said, “I believe I will have to die this time, and I feel perfectly resigned. Hot because it must be so, but because I am confident the Lord will do right.” He has left behind anaged companion, a largr family of childrenand grand-children and numerous friends,and passed to join the “host above.” Many things could be said in commendation of “Uncle Billy,” but I am sure he would not approve any high sounding eulogium. He was emphatically a Methodist, as will appear from what passed be! reen him and Bishop Earley, at Springfield, Mo., in the fall of 1855. He said, “Bishop, I think I ought to be heard in my request about who you send to my Circuit.” “Well,” said the Bishop, “What will you have sir ?” The reply was, “Send us just whom you please.” The influence of his life and example will be felt in all coming time, and the results realized in eternity.May the Lord comfort and sustain his aged and bereaved companion; bless all bis children and incline all his friends and ac uainfc-ances to he “also ready” for the hour of death, that we may meet in heaven.M. Arrikgton.r\rvn maatifi:yyi
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St Louis Christian Advocate
St Louis, Missouri, US
Wed, Jul 28, 1869
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