John Marshall Blagg

1840 - 1904  (63 years)

• Name	John Marshall Blagg
  Birth	31 Oct 1840	Pendleton Co., VA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	14 Feb 1904	Doe Hill, Highland Co., VA   [1]
  Burial	20 Feb 1904	Doe Hill Cemetery, Doe Hill, Highland Co., VA   [1]
  Person ID	I19234	Meadow Bluff Meanderings
  Last Modified	8 Jan 2020

  
  

  Father	Henry Jones Blagg,   b. 17 Apr 1812, Pendleton Co., VA d. 22 Nov 1862, Doe Hill, Highland Co., VA (Age 50 years)
  Mother	Phoebe A. Fox,   b. 11 Apr 1811, VA d. 25 Sep 1849, Highland Co., VA (Age 38 years)
  Marriage	1838  [2]
  Family ID	F8183	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  The Highland Recorder, Monterey, VA, Friday, 19 Feb 1904, p. 2, col. B Doe Hill Doings Feb. 15 - Again it becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of an old and highly esteemed citizen, John Marshall Blagg, which occurred Feb. 14, 1904, at 5 p.m. His death was due to a complication of diseases, having been in feeble health for some time, and a great sufferer; but bore his sufferings patiently, and uncomplainingly. He was born Oct. 31, 1840, being 63 years, 3 months and 13 days old. As neighbor, he was kind and obliging, often disobliging himself, to accommodate a friend. In his home life, he was unselfish, considerate, and affectionate. His devotion to his sister and niece, who constituted the family, was remarkable. When the call was made for volunteers in the Civil war, he was among the first to answer, and in May, 1861 enlisted in Co. F, 25th Va. regiment, and was made 1st sergeant. He was a brave faithful soldier, and was one among the few who passed through the war, unscathed, never having received a scratch. He was captured in the Wilderness, and taken to Ft. Lookout, and soon after removed to Elmira, N. Y., being a prisoner 14 months. In his diary which he kept during war, are found many interesting bits of history, as well as a poem entitled, "The Dearest Spot on Earth to me is, Home Sweet Home," showing how he longed for home and loved ones. In boyhood, be joined the Sunday school at this place, of which he was a faithful member, being at the time of his death a member of the Home Department. He was converted, and joined the M E Church, South, a few years after the war, and remained a member until his death. He clung to life as all of us do, but expressed himself as being ready to go when the Lord called. He will be remembered by many, and greatly missed especially by the sick, to whom he gladly, and faithfully ministered. He is survived by two brothers, and two sisters. He will he buried from the church at this place, tomorrow, at 11 a.m. We extend to the relatives our sincere sympathy.

  
  

• Sources

  [S2069] Virginia. Monterey., Highland Recorder, "Doe Hill Doings," 19 Feb 1904, p. 2, col. B; digital images, \i Virginia Chronicle: Digital Newspaper Archive\i0 ?(https://virginiachronicle.com/ : accessed 8 Jan 2020). (Reliability: 3). [S1152] Information from James A. Blagg (1997).