The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-03-14
From the Charlotte (vs) Gazette of March 8th.
Death of David Comfort, Esq.

This community has been again called to mourn
the loss by death of respected and honored citi-
zen David Comfort has held distinguished
place in the esteem of all who knew him, and in
the community at large. His death took place at
his residence, known as "MoldaVis, near this vii
lsge, on Wednesday of last week. Some few weeks
since dropsicsl aft .cton of the heart. which in-
creasiug years had aggravated, developed alarming
symptoms and led to the belief that his end was
approaching. Bat death to him was not an IN
familiar thought, nor did the messenger fad him
unprepared.
MIR. Comfort was the son of Rev. David Com
fort, OF Kingston, j. He was born on the Is b
of October, 1907 He graduated with distinction
at Princeton College, 1926. In the fall of 1927
he came to Prince Edward county, Va, to take
charge of classical school near Hampden Sidney
College, where he remained until 1881 when ne
removed to Charlotte @. H., and here first opened
a school for boys in brick building which stood
on the estate now owned by I. n. Jones, e q He
subsequently taught for many years a school for
girls. In May, 1885, he was married to Miss Mary
Louisa Read, daughter of Isaac Read, of this
county, and sister OF W. w. Read, L a He filed
with honor position as Magistrate to the time of
his DEATH which occurred February 2Sth. 1877.
At his funeral DR.. H. G. Alexander oficiated, and
his remains were inferred 10 Village Cemetery.
To the intellectual and moral training of youth,
OOmIOIU nab given ZIG DebJ years VI us lIIe
and for this work he was emiuently qualified
Many of our most useful and valued citizens re-
ceived the benefit of his instructions. As teach.
er, he was methodcal and thorough as disciple
marian, cautious yet firm. He was always anxious
to encourage those who were in pursuit of knowl-
edge, and many received the benefit of his assist
auce who were too poor to remunerste him for his
services He was one of the Board of Trustees of
Hampton Sidney College, and was highly esteemed
by his associates for his sound Judgment and prac
teal sense.
AS citizen, Mr.. Comfort was honored and es-
teemed by all who knew him. Though peculiarly
quiet and retiring in his disposition, never seeking
notoriety he filled with great acceptance position
on the Board of Magistrates from the year l843 to
his death. As a man, he was Of pure life, zeal
Gus in the discharge of known duty, eminently
conscientious, just considerate and humane His
qualities were those which developed themselves
20 those who knew him intimately, and those who
knew him best loved him best.
AS a professed Christian, the deceased was a
worthy exsmplar of the great truths of the Gospel
and of the faith he SO long protested. He filed
with honor for many years, the position of an FL.
der in the Presbyterian church in this village, and
his counsels were sought and his opinions respect
ed. His life work Is done, and we believe we'll
done, and he passed where weakness, pain and
suffering are no more, ard where worthy effort re-
ceives just reward With his aged widow and
sOrrowing family, we, in common with the entire
community, deeply sympathize in this hour OF
their affection But the record of his life may be
to them consolation, and the sweet assurance of
a meeting where no parting is known.