Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-25
DEATH OF GERARD b. STUART. ESQ.

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MIR. Gerard B. Stuart died on the zlst instant
at his residence, "Rosebeds," on the South
| River near Lynchburst in this county. in the
s4th year of his age. He was the elder and
| only living brother of the Hon. Alex. 81. H
Stuart. The family residence in this city is
over one hundred years old. In 1t he was
| born. In youth, as well as after arriving to
full manhood, he had the best opportunities
| under the care and training of his father, who.
| In the early history of the State, was distin-
gu1shed representative of the people. in Con-
vention to frame organic law aud in the legis'
lature. as well as an eminent jurist afterwards.
In boyhood. he was a pupil at the Staunton
Academy. The venerable Mr.. George Fuller.
his senior in years. wa S at the same time at
tending school at the Academy, and for many
years past the two were the only survivors of
their class in the advanced studies. After
wards, he was student at Hampden-Sidney
and William and Mary Colleges, from the lat
ter of which he was graduated.
He then studied law under his father enrich
Ing his mind at the same time by literary Gull
ture. He early became versed in political and
general history, and through his long life was
a close student and thoroughly acquainted
with the rise and fall of parties, the measures
of administration and withal maintained I'M
wavering faith in the policy of the Wing party
the principles of which he zealously espoused
and lived to see adopted and giving stability
and prosperity to the whole country.
After completing his course of study and
qualifying himself for the bar, hi. constitution
not being strong, he sought benefit In rural
life, and became enamored with its pleasures
and epjoyments on the large estate where he
died In the charming South river Valley There
he continued through many years q fine rep
Of the cultured Virginia gentleman
of the older time. farmer and a patriot With
the incoming Of the constitution of 1929 Mr.
Stuart was made member Of the County
Court, and remained on the bench OF Magis-
trates during Its entire existence, until 1851 In
1S4l and 1872 he represented Augusta in the
House of Delegates. Colonel franklin McCue
was his colleague in that branch of the legisla-
ture. During the first session of his service,
Mr., David W. Patteson was the Senator, and
during the second, Mr.. John Howe Peyton sue
ceeded to that position. Augusta and Rock
bridge composed the Senatorial district.
Mr.. Stuart never married. His form was tall
and spare. and until bowed by advanced age,
was erect. He was throughout his long lie
most highly esteemed. and his society sought.
In manner. he was elegant and courteous, and
in an assemblage, or alone as he might be
viewed, would command intuitively the re-
spect of every observer.
The remains of Mr. Stuart were brought to
the city Monday morning and placed in the
old family mansion, the residence OF his sur
vivipg brother, Hon. Alex. H. II. Stuart, where
The funeral services of the Protestant Episco-
pal church were rendered by Rev. DIR. z, II.
SHIELD, after which the interment took place |
IN Thornrose cemetery. The pall-bearers were |
Messrs. Jno. 8. Ellis, A. L. Wagner. Joseph A. |
81. 3. Sweeney, Marshall Hanger. |
DR.. N. Wayt. DR.. c. Alexander, and George c. |
Maslin. |