National Republican., 1875-06-23
DEATH OF THOMAS E. LLOYD.
Sketch Of His Life and Character.
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The active and useful life Of our felloW-ci5iZen,
Thomas E. Lloyd, was terminated yesterday, at
his residence, 1913 q street, South Washington.
Surrounded by his wife and mother and family
friends, he peacefully breathed his last, wss re-
leased from the suffering and sickness Of years,
and solving the great mystery, the exfFHssion Of
trouble and anxiety fed from his face forever.
His body, like garment, will be folded upon the
narrow shelf of the tomb, but his soNl, in immor-
tai glory, comprehends the majesty and mercy Of
God.
Mr.. Lloyd, . son of.Mr. Wm. Lloyd, for many
years . prominent merchant Of this city, was
born in Washington, July I, ls2s, and eouse-
quently was forty-seven years Of age at the time
Of his death. He WGs educated for the profession
Of the law and in the branch 10 which he has de-
voted mis- talent he has been very successful.
Some sixteen years since he married Miss Sarah
FaEcett daughter of Mr.. Thomas FsWcett, Of
Montgomery county, Maryland, and she has ever
been distinguished for her high character as
Christian lady. Mr.. Lloyd commenced his public
career as q member of the lower board of the old
City Councils from the Seventh ward, serving
with such efficiency and fidelity as to secure his
re election term after term, and in much Of the
legislation pertaining to the government Of the
city his broad and generous and just views were
distinctly felt and recognized.
He became g member of the upper board Clf
our memory is correct) In the trOublous times
Of 1854, and, while he gave all attention to the
duties Of his office, he was not unmindful then Of
the more important claims his country had upon
her faithful citizens, and he promptly rendered
his services to the Government, and was mus
tered into the service Of the United States as
captain of the District militia, company A,
NatioDal Guard, on the I4th Of April, 1851, and
with his command he served the full period Of en-
listnent-three months. His resolute and inde-
pendent character was very conspicuous in this
action. 1t is only those who lived In Washington
at that time who can measure the bravery and
loyalty OF washing ton men who enlisted then.
His popularity increasing, and his power as city
legislator being thoroughly appreciated he was
continuously reelected alderman from the Sew
enth ward for several years, and on the 10th of
June, 1859, he was elected by joint convention
The contest for the n,syoralty Of that year was
between Mr.. Sales J. Bowen and Mr. John T.
Given and by an alleged infcrmRlIty in the count
the Conservative members ofthe Common Council
refused to acknowledge the election OfMr. Bowen,
or his authority alter being sworn in as Mayor.
The action Of Mr.. Lloyd and his friends was sus-
tanned by the legal opinions expressed in writing,
OF such able lawyers as Mr.. K. 7. Merrick. Mr.. W.
D. Davidge and Mr.. Joseph II. Bradley. Mr.. Lloyd
exercised the office of Mayor for two weeks, or
more, but he not sustained in any sense by the
Government, nor vas he able to obtain possession
Of the May Or's Othce, with its books, papers and
archives; but the differences were finally sd
justed, the upper and lower boards all united,
and from that time to the end of his term Mr..
Bowen had peaceful administration.
When the new territorial form Of government
here was substituted for the old municipality
the Seventh ward was included in tue Eleventh
legislative district, and Mr.. Lloyd was elected
to the House of Delegates for the second session
Of the Legislature and was placed upon import
ant committees, and although his health was fast
failing then he gave strict attention to whatever
he considered in the interest of his constituents
This was the last Of bis public services, and for
two years past he has been gradually giving up
TO . disease which has baffied the skill Of our
best physicians, and when he died he was greatly
emaciated.
Mr.. Lloyd a man, previous TO his sickness,
of much bodily vigor. ana was noted for his life
and gsyety in the socialIclubs and organizations
Of which he was q member In all the relations
of life he was a thorough gentleman, citizen
distinguished for honor and integrity, and as the
foe OF fraud and deceit. In the glow Of debate he
was very earnest and impsssioned, and possessed
in largo degree the gift OF eOquence. His clear,
ringing, emphatic style will not be forgotten by
his friends.
A good and useful citizen is dead, gone from
us in the very prime of his manhood, and in the
perfection Of his mental powers. An afectionate
and dutiful son, and q kind, tender and preVi-
dent husband, and a loving brother, has lett Q
place which no one can take. Around the house
in which his body lies beautiful roses are bloom
ing, and everlasting vines are cliuging TO its
sides. In that garden where his spirit is he in
hales the odor Of the flowers ofParadise.