Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-08-31
DEATHS DoINGs.

since the suspension of our paper, we may name the
following, all well known and respected citizens of
the town and county.
On the srd day of September, 1851, Mr.. LEON
ARD SADLER, in the 9th year of his age.
CATO MOORE, Esq, the systematic and faith
full Cashier of the Branch Bank of the Valley at
Chsrlestown, died on the 2Sth day of March, 1854,
in the Slst year of his age
Colonel BRAXT0N DAVENPORT, one Of our
Oldest Magistrates, and a member of the Legsla
ture as far back as 1923, died on the 18th day of
December, 1862, in the list year of his age.
On the 9Th day of March, 1868, Mr.. WILLIAM
HURST, of this county, in the 9th year of his age
On the lst day of JAN, 1862 Mr.. THOMAS
RAWLINS, in the 18th year Of his age.
On the 25th day of August, 1864, Mr.. NICH0-
LAS STARRY, in the s7th year of his age, the
Oldest inhabitant of the town.
On the 18th day of April, 1864, Mr.. CHARLES
G. STEWART, in the 10th year of his age.
On the 2lst January 1864, in the 10th year of
her age, Mrs MARGARET HOOPER, of this town,
a native of Berkeley County,-an afectiOnate mo-
ther and kind friend.
On the 18th September 1868, in the 5sth year of
his age, DR.. WILLIAM RIPLEY RAUM. native
of Pennsylvania, bat for many years prominent
and successful practitioner of medicine in this
countv-hghy respected and esteemed
On the 37th October, 1868, Miss J. C. BIRD
RAJrM in the 10Th year other age, young lady of
fine personal and intellectual qualities, and an ex-
emplary christian.
On the 2Sd of July, 1865, in the 44th year of her
age, Mrs. MARY +. THOMSON, wife of John A.
Thomson ESQ, of this c0unty-one of the most
estmable ladies we ever knew-possessed Of all the
traits of character calculated 10 endear her in the
highest degree to family and friends.
On the 2sth July, 1868, Miss MAMIE ALEX
AMBER, daughter of the late DR.. William F. Alex
ander of this county, in the 18th year of her age
lovely and accomplished, and universal favorite.
AtDavid's Island, New York Harbor, on the 18th
August 1868. of a wound received at the battle of
Gettysburg Mr.. ENOCH p. BLAKE, member of
Carpenters Virginia Battery, son of Mr. Charles
Blake of this county, in the 10th year of his age
A young gentleman esteemed for his gallantry and
soldierly bearing,
June ID. 1868, ANNIE, youngest daughter of
Thomas Rawlins, ST., deceased, aged years.
On the 7th instant. in Garnett, Anderson County,
Kansas of typhoid fever, in the 3ith year of her
age. HANNAH ELIZA M0LER, relicl of Rollin
Griffith Moler and daughter Of Captain John Mo
Ter, of this county.
On the DIST February, 1868, Mr. JOSEPH HAIR
LEY, in the 63d year of his age, worthy citizen
of Smihfeld.
On the ODD September, 1864, in Charlestown, Mrs.
ELLEN A. WAGER relict of the late GERARD B.
WAGER, Esq, of Harper's Ferry, in the 5lst year
of her age Gentle, amiable charitable, intelectu-
al-few so fond of reading-and though the call Of
the Angel of Death was sudden, she was found pre-
pared Subject to severe trials and heavy losses
during the war she bore all with true Christian pa
tience The loss to her afectiOnate daughters Is
great but they are consoed with the reflection that
it is her gain.
At the late residence of Mrs. Wager Sept. 18th,
1864, Miss DRUSILLA STEWART, aged %. For
more than so years she was member of the Metho-
III 1. e.
sistent with her Christian profession. She was
faithful friend, respected and beloved by the family
of which she was l6 years member.
[CoMMUYICATED.l
In Danville, Illinois, Feb. l4th, 1864, of erysipe
las ANNA E.. wife of James W. Myers, and daugh-
ter of Benz. b. Welsh, of this county, aged IS
years. month and % days.
The deceased was kind and devoted wife and
mother. and dutifu daughter and for many years
a consistent member of the N. L. Church. Her
brief illness was borne with christian fortitude and
meekness; and when her summons came she was
fully prepared to meet it. " Blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord"
On the 20th July, 1865, of brain fever, THOMAS
SEWALL WELSH. son of Benz. d. and Elizabeth
Welsh, Of this county, aged Is years, months and
20 days.
The death of this young man has cast gloom
over large circle of relatives and friends; for he
was well beloved by all who knew him. de was
dutfu son and a kind aud devoted brother But a
few short weeks before his death, he had every
prospect of long and happy life on EARTH but sin
the midst of life are in death Truly, . death
loves a shining mark he has gone to a brighter
and better world.
When those we love are snatched away
By deaths resistless hand,
i Our hearts the mOurnfu tribute pay,
That friendship must demand.
From Che Richmond Sentinel
Killed in battle near Ashland. June l, 1864, WIN.
J. LOCK of Company b, Twelfth Virginia Caval-
~, son of Thomas Lock- Esq, of jefferson County,
Virginia.
Entering the service as a volunteer early IN the
war; when but seventeen years OF age this brave
young soldier soon won, by his conspicuous daring
on the field and modest demeanOr i'll camp, the re-
gard of his comrades and confidence OF his command
erS. Ever faithful and fearless in the discharge OF
his duties he was as good as he was brave, and when
he fell, fighting in front OF his company, with the
shouts of victory ringing in his ears, death came to
him, doubtless ga welcome messenger" calling him
TO his reward in another but better world, where
the wicked cease froIf troubling and the weary are
at rest" Is.
At her residence in Shepherdstown on Thursday
evening last, after long illness, Mrs; CHLOE
ANN SHENT0N, widow of the late Joseph L.
Shenton, aged about 60 years.
On the 25th December. 1862, Mrs. MARY BET
lie BUKION, wife OF Dr. W. Lelgn DuItoh' VI
Richmond. and daughter Of the late Paul Smith,
of Clarke County, in the 25th year OF her age.
At his residence near Leesburg, on Saturday, the
9Th instant, Mr. JAMES HIGDON, aged about ~
years.
In Middleburg, Loudoun county, Va, July the
9th, 1862 Mrs. j. E. BARTLETT, IN the 6Oth
years of her age.
In Loudoun county, July SOth. 1865, ANNIE
JENNET, daughter of Robert and Margaret A.
Power aged IL months and II days.
HECTOR PEARCE was born April lst, 1893,
and died at his residence near Snickersyile, July
q, 1866.
On the 18th, at Mt. Gilead, Loudoun county, Va,
by Rev. Mr. Hurndon, i. j. DENHAM to CAR
RE c. FRERE.
In Omaha City, Nebraska, on the 10th Of July,
1865, Mr.. FRANKLIN ID. WELSH, OF Loudoun
county, aged about 80 years.
At his residence near Leesburg, on SATURDAY,
18th July, Mr.. HORACE LUCkETT, IN the 'Vth
year of his age.
In Leesburg, on Monday 18th July, Miss MARl
POWELL, daughter of VIM. A. Powell, Esq.
In Leesburg, on the 18th July, MARY ELIZA
BETH, daughter of John L. and Henrietta Wright,
aged six years six months and six days.
Near Middletown. Nd, on the SOth ult, AL