The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-09-25
THE DEATH OF THE HON. RILLL4M
S. HENERET.

The Hon. W. s. Henerey, one of the worthi-
est citizens of Charleston, died at his resi-
dence at the corne: OF ST. Philip and Spring
streets, at six O'Clock on Saturday morning,
the cause of his death being typhoid pneumo-
MIA.
Mr.. Benerey was born in Beaufort, S. c., on
the I'd January, 1927, and removed to Charles.
ton when about seven years old. He was ap.
prerticed to Mr.. Thomas Dotterer. uhe prede-
cessor of Eason Brothers,) skillul machinist,
and one of the best mechanics of his day. In
1876 just as Mr. Henerey completed his time,
Mr.. Dotterer died, and Mr.. Henerey went to
Waccamaw, where he remained for two or
three years, having in charge the Brook Green
Rice Mills. Desiring to perfect himself as
skilled mechanic, Mr.. Henerey visited the
North and worked for some time In the Novel,
ty Iron Works at New York. Being armed at
all points, he now returned 10 his native State,
and began Business in Charleston, IN connec-
ton with Mr.. William Lebby, under the firm
name OF w. S. Henerey Co. In 1860 Mr..
Henerey became sole proprietor of the works,
which he conducted, in his own name, up to
the day of his death. The agricultural imple-
ments and machinery turned out from his
shops were of the highest class, and the plan
ters of the State, for many reasons, will de-
pore his untimely end.
The personal character of Mr.. Henerey was
pure and unselfish in the extreme. man OF
scrupuous integrity, he fulfilled all the duties
of lie with conscientious care. Of him it may
truly be said, that he loved his neighbor as
himself. He was never deaf to the call OF
friendship. For his friend, in any emergency,
he worked as zealously as for himself. To all
whom he employed he was generous and con-
siderate. The interests OF his wCrkmen were
as his own. Ii was his cherished desire to
see them improve their position; 10 make
them the honored heads of happy and pros
perous homes. His patriotic devotion to his
country was both true and deep. In the Con.
iederate army he served as first
lieutenant Of artillery, and worthily
wore the grey. After the war, in 1866, he was
elected 10 the Legislature of the State as sena-
tor from Charleston, and discharged his public
duties with the unobtrusive fidelity and con-
scienliousness which marked the conduct OF
his private affairs. He was also member OF the
city council of Charleston. For many years he
was an active director oflhe Howard Associat-
ion. What he agreed to do, he did with all his
strength. In 1854 he was elected and ordaiD-
ed deacon of the Citadel square Baptist
Church, of which he was constituting mem
ber and member of the building committee.
His gentle piety and humble submission to the
Divine will were The unshine OF bis lifetime
and the solace of his death.
No one could say that Mr.. Heuerey was the
champion OF class; nor did he ever bow to
popular prejudice. Although elected TO the
State Senate as the representative ofthe work
ingmen, the merchants and bankers knew
that their interests were equally safe in his
keeping. Deserving and enjoying the conf
dence of his fellow-citizens, he had no enemy,
and all Charleston was his friend. life full
OF usefulness and honor; an early death, met
with fortitude and resignation! What more
can be said OF the staunch friend, the trusted
citizen, the Jealous Christian, who now, all
trouble ended, sleeps the sleep OF the Just:
The Obsequies.
The funeral Of Mr.. Henerey took place yes
terday morning at the Citadel Square Baptist
Church. 1t was attended by large number of
our most prominent citizens, and the spacious
ediflce was crowded by the multitude of the
friends of the deceased. The services were
conducted BY the pastor, the Rev. E. T. .Winkler,
who delivered an eloquent and affecting dis
course upon the character OF the deceased,
choosing the following as his text:
Prov. 10, I: The memory Of the just is blessed.
Prov %, /: A good name Is rather to De desired
than great riches.
At the conclusion of the services the remains
were escorted by sorrowing friends to their
final resting pace-lhe family burial lot at the
First Baptist Church in Church street.
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