Drennon LOVE1

HAIRSTON.org ID#7285, b. 24 January 1800, d. 10 April 1873
Father*James LOVE
Mother*Janet (surname unknown)
Birth*Drennon LOVE was born on 24 January 1800 in South Carolina.1,2 
He was the son of James LOVE and Janet (surname unknown). 
Marriage*Drennon LOVE married Elizabeth Lovelace COOK, daughter of Robert COOK and Sarah Baxter GOING, on 1 February 1827 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.1,3 
Census 1830*Drennon LOVE appeared on the census of 1830 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Drennon Love, Males: 1 under 5, 30-39 1, Females: 1 under 5, 20-29 1, Slaves: 6.4 
Census 1850*He appeared on the census of 21 September 1850 in Lowndes, Mississippi.5

 
Religion*Ruling Elder Drennon Love attended the General Assembly of 1853 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a Commissioner from the the Presbytery of Tombeckbee. The meeting started on 19 May 1853.6 
Census 1860*He was Head of Household on 20 July 1860 in Lowndes, Mississippi.2

 
Census 1870*He was Head of Household on 16 June 1870 in Lowndes, Mississippi.7

 
Death*He died on 10 April 1873 at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bethel Church Cemetery, Lowndes, Mississippi.1 
Biography*From "Historical Sketch of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lowndes County, Miss. prepared for the Semi-Centennial Celebration, June 21, 1884", page 18.

Drennan Love, one of the first set of Elders, had now outlived both of those who were called to the Eldership along with him at the organization of the Church. and all his subsequent colleagues; and for four years and three months after the death of his last associate he continued to sustain the whole responsibility of the Eldership, until on the 10th of April, 1873, the Master said to him, "Come up higher." He began life with the century, and entered into rest in his 73rd year, after an official service of not quite thirty-nine years. When he was called to the Eldership, he made a vow never to shrink from the performance of any duty which devolved on him in bis official character; and I am sure all who knew him will give him credit for great fidelity. As was the case with bis colleagues, already mentioned as having departed before him, so he also has left a name to be remembered by this Church and community, and to be revered. He possessed that rugged character which belongs to the pioneer, independent, bold and self-reliant. He was ignorant of intrigue and deception, but honest and outspoken; abrupt often and at times even stern in his self-assertion. This detracted in some degree from bis popularity; but in that respect in which popularity has a value to be deserved he had a name and a repute to be envied. There were some who did not like Drennan Love; but there were none who distrusted the man. All who knew him gave him the deserved mead of praise for integrity of character, firmness of conviction, and sincerity in his Christian profession. He loved the courts of Zion, and with the Psalmist, he was often heard to say: "I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." He delighted to attend Presbytery, and when practicable Synod also. He was the first representative from this Church in Presbytery, and more frequently than all his associates together did he represent the Church. His attendance on the General Assembly of 1853 at Philadelphia, as a Commissioner from the Presbytery of Tombeckbee, was to him an occasion of much delight. By seeing and hearing so many of the distinguished men of the Church, in the pulpit, in platform speaking, and in the discussions on the Hoor of the Assembly, which on that occasion were especially able and animated; and by witnessing the proceedings of her highest Court, he was led to a deeper appreciation than ever of the Church of his choice, which had long claimed the homage of his head and his heart. To Bethel Church be freely gave of his substance, of his efforts, and of his prayers; and when he died, it was felt that the very foundations were giving way beneath the Church. With the departure of this Venerable Elder, there was a collapse, and for a season, the Church was disorganized. His venerable widow has lived to see the Church restored and fully equipped, and once more on the road to usefulness and prosperity, and her son filling the office which his venerated father had so long sustained. Seven of their children and one son-in-law became communicants in this Church, viz: Mrs. Mary C. Graham and Mrs. Sarah M. Belton, received on examination, Sept. 7, 1845; David C. Love, by letter, Oct. 27, 1860; Mrs. Jane E. Aiken, on examination Oct. 14, 1864; Dr. Albert C. Love, by letter, and William A. Love, on examination, Oct. 14, 1876; and James D. Love, on examination, Sept 21, 1879; and also, their son-in-law, Hugh T. Belton on examination. Sept. 30, 1871. Mrs. Graham, November 22, 1863, Mrs. Aiken, Dec. 29, 1 77, were dismissed to other Churches; Mrs. Belton, Dec. 29, 1880, was released to the Church above. The rest are still with you.6 

Family

Elizabeth Lovelace COOK b. 21 Oct 1807, d. 14 Jan 1897
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S3231] Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lowndes Co., Mississippi.
  2. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S34] Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
  4. [S1830] 1830 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S3] Baird, Rev. E. T.; Historical Sketch of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lowndes County, Miss Prepared for the Semi-Centennial Celebration, June 21, 1884 - Columbus, Mississippi - 1885 - https://www.hairston.org/ui140.htm
  7. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
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