Aaron G. Stacy, son of the Rev Jeremiah Stacy, was born near Morganton, Burke Co., N. C., Nov. 15, 1822, and died of reumatism of the brain, In Austin, Texas, April 8, 1875. He joined the Church Jan. 1, 1836 and was converted at Nebo Camp-ground, Sunday night, July 29, 1839. He had in early life only the imperfect opportunities of education offered in the :old field school" of the neighborhood, but in his twenty-second year, feeling it his duty to preach, he entered the Conference-school at Cokesbury, S. C., spending about two years in study. He was licensed to preach September, 1844, and in 1847 entered the traveling connection in the South Conference. He was engaged in the pastoral work until the year 1863, when he was elected President of davenport Female College, N. C. From that time, with occasional intermission he was connected with the educational interests of the church until his death. He was early impressed with the conviction that he would be a preacher. His call to the ministry became distinct and imperative as he approached manhood, and from that time he applied himself wholly to that one thing, and drew all his cares and studies that way. He was a lover of books, and combined with aptitude for study untiring application and great energy. he successfully surmounted the difficulties attending early deficiencies in education, and became a pure and attractive writer, a clear, forcible, and elequent preacher, and a successful teacher. Well instructed in childhood in Bible doctrine, diligent in reading the Scriptures, constant in prayer and meditation, his experiences in grace were vivid, his faith strong, his joy abundant, his peace constant, his hopes bright. In August 1870, he wrote: "Unless I am mistaken, since 1813 I have had the satisfactory evidence that I was a child of God; my peace has been constant." His entries in his "Birthday reflections," from year to year, reveal but one anxiety, and that was to be wholly devoted to God, and to posses all the mind that was in Christ." Naturally amiable, the sanctifying influences of grace rendered him loving, gentle, and forgiving. He remembered his vows, and was "never idle, never unemployed, never trifingly employed." He was careful and painstaking to the last degree; whatever he attempted he tried to do well and thoroughly. He was a faithful and hospitable friend, and the piety and good conduct of his children attest his parental devotion. He love Methodism, and was jealous for her honor and economy, doctrice and usage, and was a safe counselor in matters involving Church management or dicipline. As the author of "the Service of song," he has left an enduring and attractive memorial of his industry, scholarship, and piety. On his last birthday he wrote: " O Lord! I once more and without reserve give thee soul and body, time and talent, wife and children, to the totally thine-- thine now, thine forever! Amen." His last illness was sudden, sharp, and brief. Not long before death he exclaimed, " I feel like shouting! Nearing the celestial city!" And afterward, "Lord, bless these people!" and then gently "fell on sleep." Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
Stacy, Rev. A. G.
Spouse: Cornelia F., Gillespie _Marriage Date: Mar 24, 1852 _Location: Mecklenburg,
North Carolina
William Henry Stacy carried the title of General, probably U. S. Army.
William Henry Stacy carried the title of General, probably U. S. Army.
From Sharon Neill: Lucretia Stacy Neill was living with her son, Benjamin in Marshall Co., TN after the death of her husband. She is listed on the 1880 census with his family. She lists the place of birth for. herself as North Carolina and her parents birthplace as Maryland.
William Linebarry Ray was a farmer in Orange county, NC.