"Mr. A. J. Courtney Dead. Mr. A. J. Courtney died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. John Vaughan, in the edge of town, Wednesday morning of last week at an early hour.
Of Mr. Courtney it can be said that he was a gentle, Christian gentleman. We do not suppose he had an enemy on earth, while every man who knew him was his friend. He was at one time
in fine circumstances, but all his property was swept away by the war. In every walk of life, Mr. Courtney
was a true man and Christian, and has beyond doubt gone to his reward. The following tribute from the
pen of one who knew him long and well voices the sentiment of the community toward him:
"I desire, through your columns, to give expression to the sorrow that pervaded my heart when it was
announced on last Wednesday that my old and often-tried friend, Mr. A. J. Courtney, was dead."
Although he had lived beyond the Divine limit of three score-years-and ten, and by reason of the infirmities of his advanced age, death was not a surprise; yet, the true, noble character he had builded, the many deeds of kindness he had done,
and the gentle nature he possessed, brought sorrow to those who knew him best when learning that the
merciless messenger had come and claimed him. The highest compliment that we can express in
reference to our departed friend is that he was at true Christian gentleman. Devotion to his friends, honest in his convictions and charity
and kindness to all were some of his noble characteristics.
For a number of years I lived in his house and ate at the hospitable board, consequently can say with
truth that a better and grander man never lived. Devoted to his family as only a gentleman can be,
misfortunes heavy and dark had beclouded his long and useful life, the ravages of a civil war had swept
away his property, yet, with that patriotism and chivalry that always characterizes a true Southern heart,
he submissively gave up all rather than surrender his principle. Like a true hero, he bowed with a murmer to the inevitable.
He leaves surviving him a loving a devoted companion - one that someone knows but to love-
possession the same beautiful ttraits of character as her departed husband. May our common Father in His beneveloence give her many peaceful and happy years, and at the end
crown and reward her with everlasting joy, is the invocation of "A FRIEND."
Glasgow (KY) Weekly TImes, 25 Nov 1896.
Note: Sandi notes that she was unable to locate him in the published Glasgow cemetery transcriptions.
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