Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16
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D,gp, at his residence, (Mt Calvert) on the
paruxsut, near Marlboro, Md, on Tuesday
morning. little after l2 o'clock, A. NJ, Capt
JOHN BROOKES, having nearly completed the
list year OF his age.
Ne was one of the oldest citizens OF this
neighborhood. and has been Tor many years We'll
and widely known and respected. he was
commissioned officer in the war OF 1912, In the
course OF which he saw considerable service.
Subsequently, he was engaged extensively III
the mercantile business IN this place, which he
pursued Tor many years, and up TO the Tune OF
purchasing his estate OF Mt Calvert, on which
h. has always subsequently resided.
He vas man OF tine sense, OF great decision
OF character ard was distinguished not less tor
integrity than for his uniform devotion TO high
toned principle. He possessed an uniailng
courtesy OF demeanOr 10 all men; was kind and
generous in disposition, and prone TO deeds Of
charity and benevolence by his very nature. In
the course OF long life, he has never, probably,
wiImIly done wrong 10 any man and there GER
laIuIy exists no one who can now point to any
instance IN which he did not act as became
man ii honor and integrity.
An OLD resident in the community, ne has
known from their infancy most OF those who
will gather round his grave. But very few re-
main who might be called his contemporaries.
But 10 the old and young alike, ne acted with
the same courtesy and proprl.ty. No mar was
ever more companonable, or was more beloved
and respected BY his fellows, OF all ages and
conditions Together with his strong physical
energies and his commanding personal presence,
which he retained 10 the last despite the ap-
proach OF age, ne also preserved the natural en-
ergy and vivacity OF his mind, and his overflow
ing kindliuess OF heart. which ever rendered HIM
conspicuous IN the social circle, and general
iavOrIi- IN the community.
Through long life he hasraithlully perform
ed all the varied duties that demanded his care
In his earlier manhood he served his country
with fidelity and credit, and, in every private
station and pursuit, has been an example OF
hgh.toned, public spirited and most useful citl-
zen In the domestic relations, none was ever
more devoted or beloved and as a neighbor and
friend the place he has so we'll filled will hardly
soon be supplied to those who enjoyed his daily
intercourse. And 10 all his natural fine quail
lies, there was added the faithful and sincere
performance of Christian duties, that now dig.
my his memory, and bring consolation TO those
on whom his loss will most heavily fall.
His death will not be tie less amented on
account OF lis comparative unexpectedness; Tor
though he had passed his three score and ten"
his vigorous frame and robust health gave hope
OF further years OF usefulness By the whole
community will his decease be deplored; and
ms memory will long live, cherished in the
hearts OF those VINO approached his years, and
OF those also who, growing up in MS time, have
never known nm but as an object Of veneration
and esteem.-Ptd,des .3ds.
DlSD, at Longevity, Charles county, Md, on
the 18th ut, CAROLINE Z. PYE, relict Of
the late John A. Pye, in the 66th year OF her
age In her life were exempihed the most
Beautiful and attractive of the virtues. She
was kind mother, an afectionate wife, and a
sincere Christian. S.
At Salem Fauquier County, Va, on the 10th
INST, Mr., THOMAS ALLEN, in the 60th year
o. his ase-a highly respectable, and deserving
citizen and esteemed by all who knew him.