"He came to us in December, 1829, and for thirty-seven years broke to us the bread of life.

"How good and true, how guileless and faithful, how sympathizing and affecionate this shepherd was, we, his flock, only know.'

"It is appropriately placed upon one of the walls.”

On

FRASER, MALCOLM D.-The son of William and Flora (McDonald) Fraser, was born in Moore county, N. C., May, 1809.* Whilst yet young his parents removed to Kershaw district, S. C. Being a youth of much promise, the late James K. Douglas, Esq., of Camden. S. C., took him under his care and sent him to school in Morristown, N. J. He made a profession of religion in early life, and on his return to South Carolina joined the second class in the Theological Seminary in Columbia, S. C., in the autumn of 1831, and on completing a full course in 1834 was licensed by Harmony Presbytery. During the last year in the seminary he supplied the church of New Hope, Sumter district, S. C. This congregation was soon after dissolved and its members organized into Bishopville church. leaving the seminary he was invited to preach for a new organization, called Mount Moriah (afterward Pine Tree), but he declined and removed to Cheraw, Chesterfield district, S. C., which church he supplied a year. He was installed as pastor of Lebanon church, Fairfield district, and labored successfully for several years. He removed to Wetumpka, Ala., and supplied the church in that place. He removed to Winnsboro', S. C., and supplied Sion church in that place with much acceptance till 1853. Whilst there his health failed, and he was compelled to resign. He was afterward and for some time successfully employed by Presbytery as a domestic missionary. His health continued to fail from the effects of paralysis and other diseases, so that he was scarcely able to make his last report to Presbytery in April, 1856, writing it with great difficulty, and totally unable to read it, exciting the heartfelt sympathy of all his brethren. Although thus laboring under great bodily infirmities, he supplied a temporary vacancy in the church of Salem, and for these short and imperfect services he received from that congregation not only private expressions of their kindest feelings, but a most beautiful as well as most tender public expression of their friendship and gratitude. From that time he continued to fail more rapidly, and after several weeks of great suffering he departed this life, Feb. 21, 1862, with a joyful hope of a blessed immortality. He married Miss H. Crawford, of Winnsboro, S. C., who, with four children, survives him.

Mr. Fraser was not wanting in those talents which constitute an acceptable and useful preacher. None who had ever heard him could ever forget his solemn and devout approach to the mercy-seat, when leading the devotions of God's people in the sanctuary, in the prayer-meeting and around the family altar. It is believed that much would have been added to his usefulness if he had not been the subject of frequent seasons of despondency, frequently doubting his call to the ministry, and his fitness for discharging its duties acceptably. But when free from these troubles, the work of the ministry was pleasant to him. As a pastor, husband and father he was faithful and affectionate, and many of his brethren and friends regarded him as a social, pleasant and desirable companion. His faith and confidence in the Saviour continued to the last; he peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, and went to join the spirits of the just made perfect in glory.

*This memoir was prepared by Rev. D. C. BOGGS, of Winnsboro', S. C.

Eli Graves

GRAVES, ELI-The son of Cyrus and Roxana (Rose) Graves, was born in Rupert, Vt., Feb. 18, 1803. He was educated privately, and studied divinity in the Theological Seminary, Auburn, N. Y.. He was licensed by Rutland Congregational Association, as an evangelist, and ordained by a Congregational Council, Aug. 27, 1837, and in the autumn of that year he removed to Florida. He began his labors with Boston, now Bethany church, in Thomas county, Ga., and subsequently in many churches in Florida and Georgia. It will thus be seen that he spent the whole of his ministerial life in that part of our country. There are very few of the older churches in that region that have not enjoyed the advantages of his ministry. He was instrumental in collecting the feeble elements and organizing them into congregations. In fact, his name and memory are interwoven in their history. He was a good man, a friend of the poor, and died sincerely lamented at his residence at Quitman, Brooks county, Ga., July 16, 1866, of typhoid fever. He married Miss Naomi Whedon, of Hebron, N. Y,, in 1829, who, with a son and daughter, survives him. Two of his brothers were ministers-one was Allen Graves, a missionary, died in India; the other, J. S. Graves, is living. On the occasion of his death, Florida Presbytery adopted the following minute: "As a man, Brother Graves was modest and retiring, unostentatious and sincere. As a Christian, his piety was ardent and unaffected. He was truly an humble Christian. As a minister, he was faithful and laborious. Though he was called upon to pursue secular avocations for a support, he never failed to preach the gospel as opportunity offered. The sincere sorrow manifested by the church and community where he ended his days is a higher tribute to his memory than can be drawn by the pen. He had the faculty of securing the confidence of the colored people among whom he labored, insomuch that it was remarked by a very intelligent and celebrated minister of another denomination, that Brother Graves, if living, could control every vote of that class in this section.'"

GREEN, E. H.-The son of James W. and Eliz. (Bass) Green, was born near Portersville, Tipton county, Tenn., May 14, 1827. He was educated at Centre College, Danville, Ky., and studied divinity for a time in the Theological Seminary at New Albany, Ind., and subsequently with Rev. D. H. Cummins. He was licensed by Memphis Presbytery, and ordained by the same Presbytery in 1854 as pastor of the church in Portersville, Tenn. He also preached for Big Creek, Randolph and Mount Bethel churches. He removed to Texas and took charge of Green Hill church, in Titus county, Texas, where he was laboring acceptably at the time of his death, Nov. 12, 1863, of consumption.

He married Miss Catharine C. Hall, daughter of J. A. Hall, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, who, with three daughters and two sons, survives him.

A friend writes as follows: "He was a man of amiable temperament, kind and benevolent. An affectionate and devoted husband and father. Most devoted piety, and a minister entirely devoted to his work, and eminently successful. Beloved by all who knew him, especially by his ministerial brethren. He lived for the benefit of others, and his life was entirely devoted to his Master's work. Has left his mark on this new country, where his last labors closed his work on earth. Died full of faith, and in full hopes of a glorious immortality."

GREGG, GEORGE COOPER-The son of William and Isabella (McDowell) Gregg, was born in Marion district, S. C., Feb. 19, 1814. He was educated in South Carolina College, and studied divinity in the Theological Seminary, Columbia, S. C. Having finished a full course of study, he was licensed by Harmony Presbytery in 1841, and in November of that year he was called to the Salem (Black River) church, S. C. This was his only charge, and here he labored acceptably and successfully till he was stricken with paralysis in 1860, and, after much suffering he died at his residence in Salem, Sumter district, S. C., May 28, 1861.

He married December 6, 1842, Miss Jane H. Harris, who, with two daughters, survives him. One of his daughters is the wife of Rev. Hugh Strong, a Presbyterian minister of Mayesville, S. C. Rev. W. A. Gregg, of Bishopville, S. C., is a nephew.

Rev. W. M. Reed, of Mayesville, S. C., writes as follows: "He was a man of great completeness of character. An unusually vigorous intellect, enriched by high literary culture, made him a most efficient man in all the relations of life. Soundness of judgment and devotion to Christian principle marked his whole career. As a preacher, he stood in the highest rank of the ministry of the Presbyterian Church. As a pastor, his urbanity and kindness secured him the warmest affections of his people. As a presbyter, he held a place among the first in the councils of his own Church. As a companion, his social qualities were unrivaled. With him to be known was to be loved, and of him it may be truly said, ‘A great man in Israel is fallen.'"' SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD, in November, 1861, adopted the following expression of their esteem: "Mr. Gregg was no common man. Of commanding presence, he attracted the eye and won the esteem of all. With a warm heart, a cheerful temper and pleasing manners, he had not only admirers, but friends who loved him. His mind was masculine, active and clear. Disciplined by habits of some severity of study, its acquired powers were given largely to theological subjects. He became, therefore, an able, systematic theologian. As a preacher, he was animated and pleasing in his delivery, giving life and form to the Word, as witnessed by his liberal success among those who heard him. As a presbyter, he was wise, diligent and eminently useful. Intimate with all the forms of procedure in our church courts, he despatched business with promptness and the highest degree of satisfaction. Prominent, if not the first, among his co-presbyters to devise ways and means for the prosperity of the Church, his business talent, under the control of an enlightened will and a warm, charitable heart, was always available in execution as well as in counsel. In all that constitutes a minister of Christ, a man, a theologian, a presbyter, Mr. Gregg was a noble and rare specimen.

A friend writes thus: "Mr. Gregg was universally and deservedly popular. This was due to several causes. First, to the confidence reposed in the solidity of his character and the soundness of his judgment, making his opinion valuable to all who needed his counsel. Secondly, to the evenness of his disposition, which rendered him singularly uniform in social intercourse. He was always the same thing to all persons, never going out of himself to seek others, but never repelling any who approached him. He never disappointed any; simply because he was himself free from those varying moods that disturb the equanimity of others. Thirdly, he was possessed of a kind and gentle humor, always bubbling up, pervading his conversation, and lending to it a charm that made him to all persons a most agreeable companion. This too, being always controlled by a rare prudence, never took an edge that would irritate and pain.

"He was a very self-contained man-a man pre-eminently reflective, and in early years predisposed to silence. His intellect was of a high order and well cultivated. He was fond of philosophical studies which invite meditation. Whilst fond of speculative thought, he was not here adventurous. Both from principle and inclination he was strongly opposed to the transcendental in philosophy. He wanted to ascertain the boundaries of truth and keep within them. His efforts seemed to build up a system of positive belief in religion and in philosophy. He was content to follow in the track of the great masters, and kept abreast of the ascertained learning of the age in the various scientific branches. He had great positiveness of character, and his opinions, well matured upon all subjects that came before him, were ably sustained by solid reasons which he could readily adduce. He was never remarkable through life for that forth putting which makes a man a leader. His modesty, his prudence, and above all his reflecting cast of mind, held him back, and made him wait to be challenged. But when approached by others, his opinions, well matured in silent thought, were firmly held and ably maintained. This made him a tower of strength, behind which the prime movers in public measures retreated as behind an entrenchment. He was an invaluable presbyter, and carried to his grave a reputation for practical wisdom beyond most of his compeers. When he died, his co-presbyters could feelingly say: A prince, and a great man has this day fallen in Israel.

"His moral and religious character was unimpeachable. His piety was of a calm and reflective kind, in perfect harmony with the man. It was complete and thorough, sincere and deep, modest and retiring. He was in a great measure free from those struggles and inward conflicts which some are compelled to know. In conversation he could be drawn out to a surprising extent, and he was the life and joy of every social circle. His intimate friends thought he did injustice to his literary abilities in that he did not bring the result of his silent meditation in a permanent form before the public. He loved to ruminate, and through life chewed the cud silently but profitably to the end. He had no ambition to gain the world's applause. He was content to labor in a humble sphere and do good. He was an earnest, devoted, self-denying gospel preacher. His sermons, many of them fully written out, were prepared with great care and admirable taste, and were impressively delivered. The good he did lives after him. In the varied relations of domestic life, he was a model, beloved by his neighbors and venerated by his Church. Over no other grave, perhaps, have so many heart-felt tears been shed as over the resting-place of the sleeping dust of Rev. George Cooper Gregg."

HICKMAN, WILLIAM P.-Was born in Bath county, Va., in 1808. He was educated in Washington College, Lexington, Va., and studied divinity in Union Theological Seminary, Prince Edward, Va. He was licensed and ordained by Lexington Presbytery in 1842. He labored in the Scottsville, Wytheville, Blacksburg and Bell Spring churches in Virginia. He was a soldier in the Confederate army, and was wounded at the battle of Cloyd's Mountain, Va., May 10, 1864. He was a man of great physical courage, and when his company retreated he remained on the field, when he was pierced with five bullets. He was conveyed to the house of Major Cloyd, Pulaski county, Va., where he died the day following the fight.

He married Miss Margaret Hoge, of Pulaski county, Va. They had nine children.

N. Hoyt

HOYT, D.D., NATHAN-Was born in Gilmanton, Belknap county, N.H., Feb. 27, 1793. He attended school in Cambridge, Mass., but did not enter college, on account of ill health. He studied divinity under Rev. Dr. Griffin, of Williamstown, Mass., and was licensed by Albany Presbytery, April 30, 1823, and ordained by the same Presbytery as an evangelist in 1826. He first labored in Troy, N. Y., as city missionary, and on his removal to South Carolina he became pastor of the Beech Island church. His next pastorate was in Washington, Ga., and his third and last was at Athens, Ga., where for nearly thirty-six years he labored with eminent faithfulness and success, and where he was pastor when he died, July 12, 1866, of the decay of his vital powers.

He married, Sept. 14, 1826, Miss Margaret Bliss, of Springfield, Mass., who, with six children, survives him: a son, Rev. H. F. Hoyt, of Bainbridge, Ga., is a Presbyterian minister.

WILLIAM L. MITCHELL, Esq., of Athens, Ga., sends the following as the action of the session of the church: "This is neither the time nor the place to write the biography of Dr. Hoyt. His life demands, as it well deserves, a more public and permanent notice in the portrait gallery of the great and good men that have lived and labored to bless the world. All we desire is, as those who have known him so long, intimately and well, to bear our humble but truthful testimony to some traits of character that distinguished our friend and brother.

"For a period of thirty-six years Dr. Hoyt was the pastor of this church and congregation, a fact of itself of rare occurrence. And although he survived his threescore years and ten, yet his intellectual strength was not abated, neither did his spiritual vision grow dim. His last sermons were among his best sermons. If they lacked the ardor of his earlier efforts, this was more than compensated by their mellowness, meekness and gentleness in his riper years. And the secret of his unwavering popularity, through the protracted period of his ministry, was his never-failing preparation for the sacred desk. He diligently studied himself that he might be able to teach others. Thus he showed himself approved unto God and acceptable to his fellow-men; a workman that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, giving to each his portion, and always bringing forth things new and old from the inexhaustible treasure of the Scriptures, always speaking the things which became sound doctrine.

"No minister felt more the force of his divine commission to preach the gospel. Avoiding the entangling questions of man's wisdom and metaphysical theology, his discourses were plain, pungent and powerful, argumentative or persuasive as occasion might require, and always accompanied by the most apt and striking illustrations.

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"As a citizen of the community none was more public-spirited. numerous refugees that flocked to this place during our late troubles will never forget his sympathizing attention and hospitality. He was greatly beloved by the poor of this town and its vicinity. To mitigate their sufferings his efforts were untiring. He seemed to consider them the special charge of the Church. The poor ye have always with you.' This class of our population have lost their best friend.