Find a Grave memorial: Matilda Holstun Carlisle

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Biography on the memorial (contributor's text, not a primary source):

Matilda Carlisle was the wife of M.A.J. Carlisle. "The Randolph Leader" - July 26, 1899: OBITUARY OF MATILDA HOLSTON CARLISLE Matilda Holston Carlisle, wife of the late M.A.J. Carlisle, died at their old home July 17, 1899 at the ripe old age of 81 years. Only nine months had elapsed since her husband died. They commenced the battle of life nearly at the same time there being but little difference in their ages. They were married July 5, 1838, uniting their lives, hearts and fortunes and traveled life's rugged journey hand and hand, through sunshine and showers, prosperity and adversity, wars and peace. All through these long years of cares, burdens and trials she was a faithful helpmate to her husband and prosperity seemed to attend their efforts, for they raised their family comfortably and lived to see their children well fixed in life, which had always been their ardent desire and prayer. She was baptised with her husband at Mount Hickory during the year 1854; thus with clasped hands they consecrated themselves to their God and his cause. Assuming this new relation brought additional cares and obligations, which they discharged for 45 years, with delight and pleasure, as attested by church and pastor on the day of their funeral. As a neighbor she was ever ready to help relieve and divide with all, especially the poor, which was shown by the large congregation at the cemetery, who had lived by and known her for many years and were frequently heard to say no one has aught against Aunt Matilda. Truly it could be said, "a mother in Israel hath fallen." Her last moments were calm and serene and she passed into the bright beyond without a struggle, falling asleep in the arms of the blessed redeemer. Thus ended a long life of kindnesses to neighbors, faithfulness to husband, devotion to children and consecration to God. Oh, what rich legacy to leave her children. "Never till memory ceases her guard to set or life her favored dreams forget" will her many virtues be obliterated from the minds of all who knew her. She has answered the welcome plaudit, 'well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joys of thy lord." And now she stands, waiting and watching on the other shore to hail the coming of children, friends and christians.

Parents linked on the memorial: William Holstun Sr (1785–1847); Dolly Holstun (1789–1861)

Spouses linked on the memorial: Michael Andrew Jackson Carlisle (1816–1898)

Siblings linked on the memorial: Stanmore Holstun (1809–1885); William J. Holstun (1815–1850)

Children linked on the memorial: William Holstun Carlisle (1839–1880); Stanmore Holston Carlisle Sr (1841–1910); Dorothy A. "Dollie" Carlisle Higgins (1844–1929); Franklin Benjamin "Frank" Carlisle (1848–1896); Elizabeth Minema "Bettie" Carlisle Adams (1851–1882); Michael Wade Carlisle (1854–1934); John A. Carlisle (1856–1927)

Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32930820/matilda-carlisle : accessed 2026-11-10), memorial page for Matilda Holstun Carlisle (1818–1899), Find a Grave Memorial ID 32930820, citing Mount Hickory Cemetery, Chambers County, Alabama, USA; maintained by Robert C Johnston Jr (47057826).