Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09
DIR. THoMAsJ. CHARLTON DEAD.
Savannah Loses One of Its Most
Prominent Physicians.


Dr.. Thomas j. Charlton died at his resi-
dence, No. las Perry street, ats O'Clock
yesterday morning, after long illness.
Although not confined to his bed until
little over a week ago, he had been grad.
ually falling in health for two years.
Overwork and a general breaking
down OF the physical system were
the causes OF his death. Early in the
summer he went to Cl8Tkeville, in the
upper part Of the State, where he re-
manned until October, and returned great.
ly benefited. He resumed his practice,
which he had been unable to carry on dur
ing his absence, but was very soon com
PEELED to relinquish it, and again sought
the mountains.
The change did not bring about the
results that he anticipated, and be re
turned little over a week ago and did
not again leave the house. On Satur-
day he was so low that bis life was de-
SPARED Of, but the next day and on Mon
day be gradually improved, and on Tues
DAY was able to sit up for a snort time
Tuesday night his condition became criif-
cal, and he sank rapidly until he died.
His death was quiet and without strug-
gle.
DR.. Charlton was SO years OF age. lie
was born in Bryan county March 3, 1888.
He was son of the late DR.. Thomas }.
Charlton, and grandson OF Hon. Thomas
u. i. Charlton, who for many years was
Judge OF the Superior Court OF Chatham
county. DIR. Charlton received his col
lege preparatory education in Savannah,
and graduated with distinction from the
University Of Georgia. He pursued
course of medicine at the Sa-
vannsh Medical College, from which
he graduated In 1856. During the
time he was in college the city was
ravaged by yellow fever, and DR.. Charl-
ton did noble work among the distressed
people. He was one of several Savannah
physicians who went to Norfolk during
the prevalence of the fever there in 1855
and remained through the entire cpl
demic, receiving, with his copartners,
gold medal from the citizens of Norfolk in
recognition Of his devoted services.
Sometime after he graduated and had
begun the practice Of his profession he
received the appointment OF assistant
surgeon in the United States navy and
was attached to the sloop-of-war James
town. He was stationed at Chelsea,
Mass, at the breaking out of the war but
Immediately resigned and came home.
He was soon after commissioned surgeon
in the Confederate navy. A short time
after receiving his commission
he was sent to Frsnce on secret mis-
sion and remained there about year.
Upon his return he joined the Confeder-
ate cruiser Florida, and was captured
with the vessel at Bahia, Brazil,
and was sent with the other officers
TO Fort Warren. In Boston harbor.i After
short imprisonment they were released
upon condition that they would leave the
country, which they did. DIR. Charlton
went to England, where be remained
some time. He then went to Halifax, and
at the close of the war returned to Savan
nah, where he has since practced his
profession. He was member of the
Georgia Medical Society, and has been
for many years one OF the most prominent
physicians in the city.
DR.. Charlton leaves a large family. His
mother, sister and widow and nine chill
dren survive him. He was twice married.
His first wife, who died several years ago,
was daughter of the late II. A. Crane,
Esq. About three years ago he married
a daughter of the late George II. john
stone, who is descendant OF Gen.
Nathaniel Greene. His Oldest surviving
son is DR.. Thomas j. Charlton, Jr.
DR.. Charlton took lively interest in
public affairs. He was a man OF strict
integrity and great strength of character
and held the high esteem OF every one
who knew him. His funeral Will take
place from Christ Church at II o'clock this
morning. His remains will be inferred
at BOnayentIlrp