The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-02
From the Snectator.


DEATH OF Co.. GEORGE BAYLoR--It s. with
deep regret .hatlwe announcc,he death Of this
estimable gentleman. He died on Friday last,
after lingering illness, at his residence in Stauns
ton.
Col. Baylor was one Of our most respected and
useful citizens He was born andresided during
his whole life in Augusta county. and few men
enjoyed in larger measure, the confidence and
esteem of his fellow citizens. He was man of
vigorous intellect, kind feelings, and unquesion-
able integrity For moro then twenty years he
has been a resident of the town of Staunton. and
during that time he has received many evidences
of the esteem and good will of our community.
On several occasions he was elected by the peo-
pie a member of the Common Council. In 1861,
when the country was agi:ated by the question
of secession, he was chosen as the colleague OF
Hon. A. II. H. Stuart and Co.. j. B. Baldwin 10
represent the people of Augusta in the memora-
BILE Convention Of that year. After the close of
the war; he was, by common consent, elected a
delegate from Augusta to the General Assembly
of Virginia. In all these important positions he
proved himself an, able and faithful representa-
tive s1ia9.a@
In all the relations of private life, Col Baylor
faithfully fulfilled every duty incumbent on him.
H e was an affectionate husband-a kind and in
dulgent father sincere friend, charitable and
oblging neighbor. Many years ago he attached
himself to the Lutheran church, of which he con-
tinued a member until the close of his earthly ca
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testimony to his Christian character and value as
a member of his church, and the large concourse
of Borrowing citizens, Of all denominations, who
accompanied his remains to their last resting
place, evlnced, in strikin, manner, the respect
which all entertained for his character.
Col Baylor was in the 6sth year of his age
The preamble and resolutions adopted by the
members of the Bar, of which he was member,
will be found in another column, and constitute
an appropriate memorial of his high standing
among his brethereh of the profession, who were
thrown into daily association with him.
In AUGUSTA CouxrY CoURr, October 28rh,
lS7I-At a meeting of the members Of The Bar,
convene ed at the Court house of Augusta county,
on Saturday, the 2Sth instant. motion of Geo.
NJ Cochran, Jr., Nicholas K Trout. Esq, WAS
called to the Chair. and, on motion of Col. J. B.
Baldwin, VIM. r. Kayser appointed Secreta-
ry Thereupon the following resolutions. offer
ed by Judge Hugh W. Shefey, were unanimous
y adopted.
Re.o1rea, That the members Of this Bar have
heard with sincere sorrow of the death of their
brother Col. GEORGE BAYLOR. who departed this
life ut his residence in this City. on Friday, the
9th of the present month, in the 68th year of
his age
Resolced That by his uniform courtesy in the
intercourse of professional life, by his unwearied
zeal and assiduity in the discharge of his
duties; his earnest devotion and fidelity to the
interests of his clients; his sturdy resistance to
wrong, and defence Of right and his strict adj
herence to His engagements, as an honorable
lawyer. Col Baylor had during his long ccntin-
ued professional career won for himself the
spect. esteem and confidence, not only of his
brother lawr ers, but of the community in which
he lived.
Resolved, That by the death of Col. Baylor
: his. his native county, has lost conservative
and trusted citizens. who as a member of the
State Conve ,tion of 1861, of the House of Dele
gates of Virginia in the years 1865 to 1857. and
in other positions of the public trust justly enjn.=
ed the reputation of being practical. clear head
ed and upright public servant. Society has lost
one Of its most public spirited and carr est mini
ed members the Church to which he belonged,
n devoted and liberal supporter: and his ownlm
mediate family has been deprived of one. who,
as husband and father was endeared to thAm by
the tenderest ties of indugent kindness and ur
varing love: and coming. as he did, 10 his death
with unclouded intellect and calm composnre.
and, we trust and believe. as he turned his face
ON time to etern ty with the comfort of
sonabie. relig GUS and holy hope, in peace wi
his fellow men. and with Gods favor resting mp
on him. the sorrow of his friends at his death is
8 ohed by the thou shf, that an honcred and
good man has been gathered to his fathers ard
that life's tolls and sorrows for him, bling now
over, he rests we'll.
Reso{ued. That we cordially tender to the fam
ily of our deceased brother. our warm and heart
felt sympathy with them in their bereavement,
and also the assurance, that our condoence with
them ia mingled with sorrow for ourselves at the
loss of an honored brother and a valued friend
Resoiped, That the Chair appoint Commit
tee to present the foregoing resolutions to the
County and Circuit Courts of Augusta County.
and respectfully to request that they be. spread
upon the order books Of said Courts. ss;e 4
Resolred That the members Of this Bar will in
. body, attend the funeral of orr deceased
brother.
Resolred, That the newspapers of the City &c
requested to publish these resolutions.
Copy--teste,
VIM. *. BURNETT. Clerk,