Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-30
DIED.

In Harrisonburg, of Dipthera, April 21st, 1862
Mr.. VIM. K. CLAYTON, aged Al years, months
put on record the death of Mr.. Clayton. He fell
victim to this ruthless and unnecessary war. II
March he marched with his company down the Val
ley join the army, then under the command of the
lamented Jackson, but met him returning from the
KernStown fight. short time afterwards he was
seized with that terrible neutrality-suspicious.. On the
accession of the disease he sent to the hospital in
Harrisonburg, where he remained only short time
till removed private residence where he received
every astention which kindness could dictate All
efforts vain, and he sunk under the force of dis
ease.
Mr. Clayton has left an amable and excellent wife
and two lonely little children to their loss.-
To them the loss is great indeed Mr.. Clayton was,
in truth, tender and atectionate husband and IA
Their. He was kind neighbor and good friend to all
around him.
He was a consistent member of Rocky Spring
Church and feel the comfortable hope and assur-
ance that he has passsd away from the troubles and
sins of eartn to brighter scenes, and purer and no.
her,-where the noise OF the warrior is heard no
more, and where garments rolled in blood
more. We tender to the bereaved ones sncerest
sympatnles, and offer the humble prayer that the
hand that afcts will sustain and comfort the deeply
afflicted ones. B..
June, 1863-(Due 5000
In staunton, of typhoid fever, on the 9TH day of
July, 1862, Mf. JNO A. CLAYTON, aged 80 years
and days. Thus it is seen that this ruthless war
has claimed another trophy from the number of this
deeply afflicted family. with feelings of sadness we
put upon record notice of his death, aid offer to his
memory this brief tribute of respect. MIR. Clayton
was in the battles of Port Republic and Gaines Mill,
near Richmond, in which his conduct was that of a
gallant soldier Through both these battles he passed
unscathed by the balls OF the enemy but, by the
mysterious appointment of the Great Dsposer of all
events, on the close of the day of the last named
ba title, he was seized with the fever, which hurried
him away from scenes OF strife and blOOdShed to-
scenes of peace and love.
Mr.. Clayton was truly amlable IN his disposition,
nd lad he foam on a all rvhO kneW
him. He was member of Rocky Spring Church, and
lived consistently with the profession ofrehgion which
he made In camp, or on the march, his 1 testament
was his constant companion. But be has passed
from EARTH and gathers and eats the fruit of the
tree o. Paradise, and lives forever
'How happy are they
Who the Saviour obey,
And have laid up their treasures above.'
(Due $3.50
After lingering Illness on the 1st of March, 1863
Mr.. THOMAS CLAYTON, aged SO years, months |
and days. In recording the death of this truly de-
voted disciple ofChrist, our pen would fain inger
on the many virtues which graeed his long and use
full life but the remembrance of his friendship and
kindness will ever remain with us and be monu-
nent to his memory more durable than Parian mar
BILE.
His family have lost kind and affectionate father
the community in which he lived one of its most es
teemed members; and the Church one of its bright
est ornaments
Mr.. Clayton diligent in his attendance on all
InessnS vi grace cuurcu anu pfay
his especial delight; and never, when able
tendwa his seat vacant The Sabbath reverenced
by all around him day of rest. Like Joshua of
old, he faithful il all his house.
During his protracted illness not a muTmur was
heard to escape his lips. He beautifully exempli6ed
that Christian faith and patience which had sustained
him through 80 many trying Affections. To him
Death robbed of all his terrors and truly
say, "He shook Oft this mortal oil as lightly as the |
bird dasheth the morning dew from its wing" and
scared away TO the realms of bliss. There he has
been gathered to his people, and been reunited to
those dear ones for whom he mourned while in this
vale of tears Here their bodies resting together
in that calm and peaceful sleep where grief forges
groan and love to weep. There their redeemed spr-
It's are reyeling in the untold delights of Heaven.
'sAhl we know that he is happy,
Dwelling where the angels dwell,
And our crush'd spirits whisper ever,
~ Jesus doeth all things WE'LL"
June, 1863-[Due $3.75 s.
At his residence, on the 10th of June 1868 GEOt
A. GEEDlNG, aged SO years, IL months and 5 DAVIS |
Brother Geeding has left his dear companion. son
and daughter, with many other weeping relatives to
Join the salnted hosts around his Heavenly Fathers
throne. lie was professor OF religion for upwards
OF 30 years, and useful and exemplary member OF
the United Brethren Church.
HIS mourning relatives and the Church as we'll as |
the community where he lived feel that in the death
of Brother Geedng they have sustained great loss
but still may they rejoice that his gain is most happy
and eternal. Truly he rests from his labors and his
'sworks do follow him. c. B. HAaMAck.
June, 1865
AT the Wilderness Tavern, on the 4th of May, 1868
on the I'd of May, 1885, Mr.. ARCHIBALD VANCE,
the 28bh of his