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IN MEMORIAM ter to record profoundest gratitude that the privilege of so long a season of delightful fellowship with him was accorded. For 34 years James Comfort had lived in this com- munity; for 22 years he had shared in the conduct oi the affairs of this University, and .for 11 years he had served it in the most intimate and responsible labor of caring for and guarding its financial interests. He was always ready for duty, always within call, eager, strong and faithful in everv direction whither his trust pointed him. He was scrupulous in honor, brave for the right, correct in the smallest detail, true to friend, generous to opponent, yet never swerving from the right and just thing, no matter where the stroke might fall. He was with it all a kind and liberal counselor and friend, whose judgment was strong and keen, whose sympathies were ever ready to hear and to heal. Mr. Comfort was born on January 11, 1842, at Charlotte Court House, in Virginia. He came of sturdy Scotch ancestry, from which he inherited his rugged nobility of character. He was educated at Charlotte Court House and later at Princeton college, from which institution he was graduated in 1862, when he was 20 years old. He came to Knoxville in 1866 as a teacher and has resided here continuously ever since. While teaching he studied law with Hon. Thomas A. R. Nelson for an instructor, and soon be gan the practice of his profession to which his life was devoted. His example is commended to the young men of all times. His health was never Vigorous, and his II
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IN MEMORIAM early years were a struggle against want and dis- couragement. Yet he never faltered, but persevered unHaggingly until he attained a marked success. He grew steadily in the esteem of his fellow citizens until his name became a synonym for probity and honor. His work for the University can not well be measured. To him is very largely due whatever of success has come to this institution since his connection with it, and his loss is well-nigh irreparable. The board mourn him as a personal friend. It de- sires also to bear witness to his noble qualities as a husband and father; as a duty-lovinvg, duty-doing Christian man; as a trusted guardian of the aHairs of this institution; as a prudent, wise, and valued lawyer and counselor; as an upright, honest man who lived his principles and faith in his daily walk and conversa- tion. To his family this board extends tenderest sym- pathy, with the assurance that it shares their grief and sorrow. With the community at large, the board feels in Mr. Comlfortis death, a deep sense of loss and will treasure the remembrance of his life and example as a precious heritage, rich with good, which all may safely emulate. The secretary is instructed to enter this tribute upon the minutes of the board, and to furnish copies of it to the papers olf Knoxville and to Mr. Comfortis sadly stricken family. JAMES MAYNA'RD, JAMES PARK, C. DEADERICK, tAdoptedJ Committee. 12
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