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Note: N791 The Lynchburg Virginian (Lynchburg, VA), 14 January 1825
Departed this life on the 8th inst., George Douglas Merriwether, of Bedford, in the 29th year of his age. In the death of this estimable man, society has lost a very valuable member, and in his own neighborhood, a chasm has been made which can not soon be closed. His sudden abruption in the vigor of youth, and in the full tide of prosperity, has excited among his acquaintances the liveliest sympathy. All admired his character; all knew his worth; all feel his loss. He died young but he lived long; for his virtues were many, and his life was useful. As his conduct had been upright, so his death was comfortable; for the departed in the faith of Christ, and with the hopes of a believer.
Mr. Merriwether possessed every requisite for a man of business; he had every qualification of the beneficent citizen. His understanding was strong, clear and well balanced; his judgment was calm, discriminating and decisive. In his principles he was liberal, manly, firm and independent; in his dealings he was candid, punctual, just and honorable. He has left a character pure, bright and exemplary. His whole life has been one of honest industry, active virtues, and useful enterprise. In short, he was one of those few men who are the stamina of society; who by their ________ and stability, check the _______ of human affairs, and five to the transactions of life ______, harmony, _____ and ability.
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