Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-06-20
Death of Moses Walton, Esq.

family an affectionate good night and
soon fell asleep. Before morning, with
out arousing any one except his wife.
who was awakened by his unusual
breathing a moment before his death,
he silently and peacefully passed away.
The loss is most keenly felt by his
immediate family, bat the death OF a
man Ike Moses Walton is a loss which
is not confined to his family or 10 his
own community. 1t extends TO the
limits of dat society il which his life
had Cxerled an influence,
He commenced the practice Of law in
this county about 35 years ago. In
shor! time he enterened INTO partner
ship with The late Judge J. W. F. Allen,
which continued until the latter was
elected Judge Of the Circuit Court.
He associated his brother, D. II.
Walton, and afterwards his son NJ. l..
Walton, with him under the firm name
of walton & walton. After the death
Of his brother, TIE firm was continued
under he same maze.
His knowledge of law, 10 less than
bis ability in forclbly presenting his
cases before judge or jury, gave him a
high position in his profession and a
large and labOrious practice. Not"ith-
star ding the amount Of labor always
on hand, lie was ever ready to extend
kind and hospitable greeting to his
friends and acquain'ances at ei,her his
house or Cflice. While lis disposition
was kid and his manner genial, he
was finn and unfolding. When he
had formed his opinion upon any sub
iect. he maintained bis position in spite
Of all opposition.
During the war, he represented lhls
county in the VIRGINIA Legislature and
held bis seat until the Legislature was
solved by the reconstruction meas
ures oft administration. He was a
member Of the convention Of 1867
which lrarned the present constitution
Of the State. While he always ieit n
deep interest in the success of the
Democratic party, he never entered
the political field as an aspirant tor
office.
About 43 years ago, lie connected
himself with the Methodist Church.
He loved his church, and made himself
fully acquainted with Its doctrines and
church government. He was soon
chosen a class leader which position he
held until the day Of his death.
In every official position, as trustee,
steward, delegate TO district, annual or
general conference, be occupied a
prominent position and his opinions
always had marked influence upon the
body Of which he was member.
Whilst this ipACeuce may be traced
in part TO lis eminent intellectual
abilities, l. was, in a greater measure
exertCd ty his pure Christian character
ard his humble walk as devoted fol-
low or of his Master. He was indeed
lover Of Jesus and was always ready TO
bear witness TO the truth and reality OF
the religion which he pr blessed. For
several years Immediately preceding
bis death he was a great sufferer but
amid lis suferings, he exhibited a de-
gree Of patience, and iortitude Which
was indicative Of his peace OF mind and
freedom from anxiety. lie was fully
prepared for the summons when ever
il might come, aud while he was aware
Of the probability Of his death, he con
unued TO act to the last day as if he
had the assurance of long life. In his
intercourse with his family and friends
and in the management Of his business
matters, he was prepared for either
event.
His bereaycd family feel commend
able pride in his successful life, but in
this hour Of Their greatest affection,
their consolation is based upon Their
knowledge that he was fully prepared
for the summons and that his death re-
lieved bin of great physical sdherings
and admitted him 10 the enjoyment OF
that bliss which he had so fully anti
clpa;ed during bis life. His life was
comparatively short. 1t was a sue
cessiul life. lie did his duty, lie leaves
to his surviving friends a precious leg
aey and las gone 10 receive his reward.
May herest in peace.
Alta meeting of the Woodstock bar held
the curt HOUSE bNIhAHti ""iiN
18th, 1888, to pass appropriate resolutions
on the death Of Moses Walton, Esq,
P.w. Magruder was called to the chair,
and A. G. Wynkoop, Secretary
The committee appointed at the meeting
Of the Bar on the evening Of the lGth, II Z.
Allen, Judge Geo R. Calvert, E. f. Stickley,
". B. Wunder and r. J. Walker presented
the following resolutions:
RESOLVED, That the members Of the Bar
and officers Of the courts OF Shenandoah
County. are affected with profound sorrow
By the death Of Moses Walton who died on
the morning of Nay 18th, 1888, at his resi-
dence in Woodstock, in the 59th year Of
his age.
RESOLVED. That in his death they have
lost an associate and friend whose high le"
gal attaiuments, rSrc industry and energy in
his profession and sterling integrity, COM
bined with an exalted christian character,
commanded the respect and won the conf
dence Of all with whom he came in contact.
D., 80, That tbov VICAR flo ucual ladpe