The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-20
For the Central Presbyterian.
William Henry Price.

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Although this paper has already noted
the removal from the scenes of earth ot
the late Mr.. William H. Price, of New
York city, yet venture to send this ar
ticle concerning him to the Central Pres
6yte,iGn. do so because Mr.. Price was
not only one of the New York correspon-
dents of this paper, but also because he
was a native of Virginia and the per-
sonal friend of many who are regular
readers of the Central Presbyterian. A
still stronger reason moves me to write,
the fact that it would be unnatural for
the Church to let pass unnoticed into
eternity such an exemplary man as Will
liam II. Price.
After an illness of about two weeks
Mr.. Price entered into rest Sunday morn
ing. August 18th, 1882.
The funeral took place at Westminster
Presbyterian church on West Twenty
second street, New York city, Tuesday
evening, August 18th. The church was
filled with large, varied, but sympa-
thetic congregation, among whom were
not only the representatives of the Pro-
duce and Cotton Exchanges, but also
many poor man and woman who had
been helped by this good man in his life
time. The services were conducted By
the Rev. Edward M. Deems, pastor of
Westminster church, and his father,
the Rev. Charles F. Deems, D. D., pastor
of the Church of the Strangers.
In accordance with a request made du-
ring the life of Mr. Price, the congrega-
tion sang the hymn whose opening words
are
40 that 1 could forever dwell
Delighted at my Saviours feetw
The Rev. Dr. Deems then led in a
most tender and comforting prayer,
which was followed by the reading of
lst Corinthians XIV.
The Rev. Edward NJ Deems then ad-
dressed the congregation. In giving a
sketch of Mr.. Prices life he mentioned
the facts which follow: Mr.. William H.
Price was born at Louisa Court House.
Va, in the year 1924. When twelve
years Of age he went to Richmond, where
he was in business for some time. Thence
he removed to New Yoll, city in the
year l849 Here he entered into busi-
ness on Front street with Mr.. J. A. Pat
teson, under the firm name of Patteson
& Price. The next business firm with
which he was associated was Price,
Adams & Co. After the dissolution of
this copartnership he was for time in
business alone. In 1866 the firm of
March, Price & Co. was formed, and did
business for years at 81 Water street.
With this firm Mr.. Price was connected
at the time of his death.
He was member of both the Pro-
duce Exchange and the Cotton Exchange
In New York, but resigned from the lat
ter early in the current year. Mr.. Price
was for time treasurer Of the Southern
Aid Society, and had been made its
president shortly before his death.
The character of the departed was
then said to be set forth in one word,
Christian. He was a Christian hus-
band and father; he was Christian bu-
slness man, demonstrating that a man
could conduct business even in New
ork without compromising his Chris
tan principles and he was an eminently
devoted and consistent Christian in the
church.
In speaking Of his career in the church
MT. Pnces pastor said that he Joined
the Broome-Street Presbyterian church
(now the Madison Square Presbyterian
ohurch) shortly after his arrival in New
York. DR.. William Adams was for
years Mr.. Prices warm personal friend
as well as his pastor. June 4th, 1869
he felt it pis duty to unite with the
Westminster Presbyterian church. This
he did, not seeking personal comfort, but
on the high Christian ground that he
could do more for the Master and for
men In a humble, struggling church than
In a prominent and strong one. Mr.
Price was made an elder in Westminster
church April 9Th, 1870 and by re-elec.