The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-13
OBITUARY.
COLONEL THOMAS AsPINwAI.I.


The veteran Colonel Thomas Aspinwall died at an
early hour yesterday morning in Boston, at
the ripe old age OF ninety years and two
months He was born in Brookline in 1856,
and was son OF Or. William Aspnwall, an
emneut surgeon in the war OF 1912 and volunteer
in the battle OF Lexington physician whose ancestor,
Peter, was the first settler in Drookne. he
received the rudmens OF his education IN his native
town. subsequently continued his studies in the town Of
Loomlnster, and graduated at Harvard University IN
the class OF 1904. The graduating class Of that
date had sixty-ono members, the only survivors
OF which are William Freeman und Joseph Head
Alter leaving college Mr.. AspnwAll studied law with
William SULLIVAN An eminent counsellor and after be-
ing admitted 70 the bar was partner OF Mr. sullivan
FOR one year. He then opened office on his own
account, and practised law in Boston until the war
broke out in 1872 In that year he appointed
major oil the Ninth United states infantry, which regi
ment he was instrumental In raising. In the same
year hc received the brevets OF lieutenant colonel Tor
gaanry at Fort Erie and OF colonel tor Browns sorle
from the same fort. in which he lost his left arm lie
was also dlstne ushed III Games victory at Fort Ere
MS bravery attracted tho aitcnion OF President Aad
son, and at close oil President suggested
three positions ior Mr. Aspinwail-to remain IN the
army with a prospect OF promotion, go 10 Madrid as
Secretary OF Legation, or accept the place oil Consul
General IN London He accepted the latter position
and nllcd II with great acceptance to tho American
government and the people OF both countries uhtn
1854 when he displaced by President Pierce, after
Having held tho confluence OF the people OF both ma
toas for SO many years. HIS displacement greatly
depressed hirl, and he never forgot me occurrence,
but was always sensitive on the subject In 1915 nc
was married 10 Louisa Elizabeth Poienand, daughter
OF descendant OF the Hugueno,s, who survives hun.
by her he had seven children only Two Of
whom are now living, daughter, the vile
OF Sir William Danv!c OF England. anu Hon William
Aspuwali, the well known lawyer. GA his return
IRON England he retired from active business and de-
voted himseh literary pursuits OF which lie was
VERY ionu lie Tor several years member oil the
Board OF Trade also a member OF the Massachusetts
historical Society IRON April IL 1855 TO the date OF
has death, portion oil the lime Wee President, and Tor
time, ia the absence OF the President, he hed tho
char. lie WIS also prominent and highly respected
member OF tho veterans OF 1872 and member Of the
Royal Society OF Northern Antqusries, Copenhagen.
he was very patriotic, and when the war
with the South broke he announced his readiness
buckle his sword aud DO battle for the prcscrva
ton o. his government About three years ago he
stricken with paralysis which affected his speech
as to make II mostly unntclligb.c His memory was
also very seriously impaired by the shock He retained
his fOndness reading TO the last and daily cOnncd
the pages Of his Bible Previous to the shock Of para
he compiled Two volumes OF 35l pages containing
ancient historical papers and entitled The 'AspInwal
Papers" He very domestic his habits, and was
man OF very strong friendships.