Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-04-05
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Near Shepherdstown, on the llth ult., Mr.. HILL
LEARY T. UNDERDONk, aged II years, month
and IS days.
On the l4th of March. in Marion county, No., Of
Pneumonia. Mr. JOSEPH DREW, aged CT years.
He was native of this county, and brother Of
Mr.. +. w. Drew, of this town.
At her residence in Berkeley county, on Sunday,
4th ult.. Mrs. HANNAH ROBINSON, wife of Alex
ander Robinson, in the I'D year Of her age.
On Friday, the I'd ult., at his residence near
Hedgcsville. Berkeley CO., Mr.. JOSIAH HEDGES,
aged about 60 years.
On Monday, the 18th ult.. near North Noun
tain Depot, Berkeley county, Mr.. JOHN BURKE,
aged about 40 years.
At her residence in Berkeley CO., near Smithfeld,
on the 18th of August, 1865, Mrs. MARY LEWIS,
in the 18th year of her age.
On the 23d of February at Cedar Point; on Mil
Creek, Berkeley county, Mrs, SARAHc. STUCK
Ely, wife Of Charles Stuckey. aged IS years,
months and rs days.
On Wednesday morning, 18th Of March, near
Charlestown after long and painful illness, Mrs.
JOHN J. WATKINS, in the G2nd year OF her age.
Mrs W. was an estinable lady, devoted wife,
and her loss will be sorey felt by the circle in which
she moved, and her smile will aga cheer
the heart of the passer by. To her aged and al
most heart-broken husband, whose sun has thus
been obscured by So great cloud, is extended the
sympathy Of many friends.
On the 18th Of January 1866, of Consumption,
DAVID NJ. LEWIS, aged % years, months and
DAYS This excellent young man was a native Of
vi .gnia advocated cause he believed to be just,
and was a member of Company u. 18th virgin
ia Cavalry He was faithful soldier; however,
his slender constitution soon gave way under the
exposure and hardships, and he Is now entombed
as another sacrifice 10 the horrors OF He died
in hope of blssful Immortality. In the closing
hours of his life, the Grace OF God, IN which be
trusted was singularly triumphant assuring his
relatives and friends that his spirit has passed from
this probationary state to rest forever IN the bosom
of its God. tftf~
Fond parents, wipe your tears away,
Suppress your heavy sigh;
List while your Darling says, .f
dwell in yonder sky.
Weep not for me, oh, parents dear,
But TO your Saviour look,
Twas He who led my spirit here,
NV name was in His book IN
Then. parents, come, and dwell Win me
On this delightful shore,
That YOU from grief and pain be free,
Shall be my constant prayer.
GEORGE NJ. LEWIS was killed in the remark
able action near Brandy Station, the 9th day OF
.Jupe. 1863. He was member OF Co. d, lZth VIZ
aipia Cavalry. In many severe engagements tnls
Gallant Young man displayed undaunted courage,
;nn;ng The admiration and respect Of his officers,
and all with whom he was associated lie was uu-
Iv a brave and faithful soldier-serene and COM
posed. cool and deliberate. He was man Of be-
pevolence and hospitality, and always faithful in
the performance Of duty to God and Country. 1
hsI;aye he was true follower of Jesus and have
Do doubt If he could have spoken before be died
he would have said, die with firm belief of en-
terinr the happy land" But, poor fellow, he was
snatc6ed from he stage OF action almost in in
slant But, sudden death is sudden glory! Thus
his body has crumbled to its native element, for.
adust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return
he has passed from The scenes Of this world, but
hope his spirit has ascendcd to that fair and blssrl
world on high. AfhlESp'