Hudiburgh.--The Rev. Gibson Harden Hudiburgh was born March 11, 1838. Professed religion and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Bethlehem, Hardin county, Tenn., in 1853. He was in the Confederate army near four years. His comrades said he was a daily Christian there. He was received as a probationer for the ministry at Mt. Moriah, Giles county, Tenn., April, 1867, by Richland Presbytery, and in due time was licensed and ordained. He spent one year in Cumberland University, and rode the Madison Circuit two years, and was successful and popular there. His walk and conversation gave him power in the pulpit. He was not an orator, but he was earnest and persuasive. In his short career he done much good for the Master. He was married to Miss Alva Lena Johnson October 12, 1879. He died June 13, 1885, without a cloud or doubt, and in his right mind to the last. He left his companion and three children, two brothers, and a sister, with a host of friends, to feel their loss, but by faith to anticipate his gain.
                A. M. GILLESPIE.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, April 18, 1889, page 8]

Hudiburgh--Alva Lena Hudiburgh was born August 16, 1853. Embraced religion at Rienzi, Miss., when quite young. She was a daughter of the Rev. A. M. and Virginia Johnson. She was married to the Rev. G. H. Hudiburgh October 12, 1879. Having waited and watched at the sick and dying beds of first her sister, second her husband, and third her father, she was left with the care of three children, one boy and two girls. Wearied and bereaved, affliction soon broke down her strength despite all the attention skill and condolence that kind friends could give. She died of consumption December 22, 1888. When death came she said to her sister-in-law, "Kiss me, I am dying," took her children in her arms, and kissed them, bid all farewell, shouted glory to God, and went to sleep in the arms of Jesus. All four lie side by side in the church-yard at Bethlehem to await the resurrection morning.
                A. M. GILLESPIE.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, April 18, 1889, page 8]