One of the Oldest Pioneers in the County News reached this city Saturday evening of the death of Abner Dilley, one of the oldest, and probably one of the wealthiest farmers in Lawrence Co., which occurred at his home near Oak Ridge at l o’clock Saturday afternoon.

Mr. Dilley had been in failing health for several months, owing to the infermities incident to the weight of years, but was able to be about the house up to a few days before his death. His decline during the few days preceeding the dissolution was rapid and his death was not unexpected by the members of the family.

Mr. Dilley was a native of Greenbrier County, VA. where he was born 15 August 1814, just 89 years prior to the date of his death. He came to this county in his early youth and engaged in farming and work about the furnaces. It was one of his choices memories that he once turned the soil and sowed corn where Center street now runs. At the age of 25, he married Miss Armilda Russell, and they settled near Oak Ridge on the farm where he died. Seven children were born of this union. Of these, two are dead--the late Mrs. L. D. Markin, and Albert Dilley who died during the Civil War. The surviving children are: Mrs. Harriet B;-.!ors and Newton Dilley of Parkersville, Kansas; Mrs. C. G. Keys of Rock Camp; Mrs. A. Justice of Arabia, and Mrs. John L. Allen of Oak Ridge. Three grandchildren, Mrs. R. F. Stroup, Mrs. I. R. Andrews, and Mr. A. D. Markin reside in Ironson.

Mr. Dilley was a man of wonderful physique, which is testified by circumstances other than his ripe harvest of Years. Up to the time of his last illness, he had never in his life had the services of a physician, and at the time of his death, he had a full set of perfectly sound teeth. During his early life, he hunted deer, bear and wolves in the vicinity of Ironton, and had many interesting experiences to hand down to his children. He was sober and industrious, and during his long life, amassed a fortune, which is left to his heirs in the form of real estate and securities.

While a man of many commendable qualifications, Mr. Dilley was never identified with any church and his natural reserve prevented him associating himself with any secret societies. His life was spent on the old farm, to which he devoted his attention for over sixty years and from which he gleaned the riches that gave a contented ease in old age.

Funeral services were held at the residence at Oak Ridge early Tuesday morning, and the interment was at Woodland at 11 a.m.

Among the host of friends who will lament the death of this worthy pioneer, none feel his demise more keenly than the old readers of the Register, as he was one of them from the time of the first issue of the paper over half a century ago, up to the time when approaching death took his thoughts from this world to meditation on the rewards of eternity

Died--Mrs. Penina Golden, mother of Thos. Golden, died last Monday night, age 81 1/2 years. She was born in Botetourt Co., VA, and moved to this county when a half-grown girl. Her maiden name was Dilley and she was a sister of Abner Dilley. She was married to Martial Golden in 1821, and came to this township, settling on the farm where she died in 1821, and has been living there ever since, a period of 64 years. She had been a member of the Baptist Church for over 40 Years. She was the mother of 10 children, 7 of whom are living. She died quite unexpectedly having been walking about the day she died. She will be buried in Henry’s Cemetery. this Wednesday at 2 p.m. (no date found)