The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-19
FINISHED THEIR COURSE.
BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO
DIE IN THE LORD"

Parker, Mrs. w. n. Cutshsv. and Mr..
Charles II. Harvey "FRds Away Sud.
denly Like the Grsss."
Major John Hayes Claiborne, for nearly
sixty-eight years citizen OF Richmond,
died last night at twenty minutes past nine
at his residence, No. 6l2 east Leigh.
The deceased was born in Richmond
in February, 1922. lie was the son
OF ii. ii. Claiborne, prominent at
torney.at-law In this city. He attend
ed school here, but instead Of attend
ing college. chose early in life to enter ousi-
ness. He was a successful business man,
being for many years prior to the war a
member Of the firm Of Womble Il Claiborne,
wholesale grocers.
At the breaking out Of the war he entered
the army and served throughout the entire
service as General Lees chief commlssafy
with the rank of major. Longing TO be IN
the field, be rendered his resignation In
order 10 20 into active service, but General
Lee, who always knew how 10 appreciate
good man when he found one, steadily re-
fused 10 accept his resignation, ana kept
Major Claiborne with him TO the end.
When the war was closed he engaged in
the insurance business, in which he con-
tinued to the day OF his death, being Of the
hrm Of John II. Claiborne q Son, No. I'LL
east Main.
HIS MARRIAGES.
He was twice married, first 10 Miss Bas-
sett, Of Hanover county, daughter George
Washington Bassett, and afterwards TO
Miss Blair. daughter Of Colonel W. ID. Blair,
who survives him. Seven children also llrei
four by his first marriage, who are Mrs.
Governor ). q. Buckner, OF Kentucky; hr.
II. Claiborne, who was associated win MIN
in business, and Messrs. Il. l.. and l.. {.
Claiborne, who are both in California. by
his second marriage he had three children
Louisa, Ellen, and Walter.
He leaves also four brothers, ii. Clai-
borne. Of this city: DR.. james W., OF Peters
burg, Va; Gilbert b.. Of stockton, Cal,
and Howard ", of Jefferson, Tex.
He had been in i'll health for ten or fifteen
wears. and for several days past had been
gradually sinking from general debility
and old age, which eliminated IN sllght
/ paralysis OF the nerves, which ended the
struggle. His family physician, DR.. j. Is.
McCaw, was in attendance upon him during
his illness.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
vet been made, but it is thought that 1t VIII
take place tomorrow or Sunday afternoon.
DEMOCRAT.
Major Claiborne was always Democrat
Of Democrats. During the memorable cam
paign of 1877 he was the head Of the organi-
cation known as the "K. X. k's'-kemper
Kampaign Klub, and was at one time chair
man Of the City Democratic Committee. In
| both instances he proved a good card for the
party. But his services were limited TO
| leadership. lie was Democrat of the line
| of battle-One Of those whose vote could
| always be counted on, no matter how I'M
important the election might be. no matter
who the candidate might be, no matter
| whether il rained on electiOn-day or not.
| Never a ward meeting was held with
out his presence, never was there torch
| hight procession in which b did not march,
although for the last two or three years his
feeble steps compelled him TO be supported
by younger men.
And this Spartan adherence TO the
principles of Democracy was only part OF
| his excellence a. "A citizen. During the
course of his long and honorable life he was
esteemed by all who knew him as one OF the
first men Of the community. His was a
name to honor, for he had all those qualities
of mind and heart that 20 TO make up a
| true man.
| Mrs. W. r. Cutshaw.
Mrs. W. f. Cutshaw, wife of Colonel Cut
shaw. the well known City Engineer, died
at haIfpast l O'Clock Yesterday afternoon
at her residence. COL East Main street, after
several days of painful illness. Mrs. Cut
shaw was in her thirty sixth year, ana was
Miss Margaret Morton, the daughter OF Mr..
razewell ;. Morton, resident OF Richmond
before the war. She married Colonel Cut
shaw on the DIST Of January last. and was
his second wife.
Colonel Cutshaw's first vile was Mrs. Nj.
n. NOrheet, of Richmond. 10 whom he was
married exactly two weeks. She died IN
December, 1876.
Mrs. Cutshaw's funeral takes place
from the second Presbyterian church To-
morrow, the exact hour not being agreed
upOn. The deceased was an active and
devoted member Of that church; was Wo-
man of the highest type, and enjoyed thy
love and esteem of many friends. Colonel
Cutshaw, in his severe affection, has the
sympathy Of the community.
Following is a list Of the pall-bearers
HonOrary-L ID. Crenshaw, Colonel JOIN
b. Cary. Charles l.. Todd, ii. Is. Ialiaiefro
Up. II. MdyO, +. 4. ID. Myers, James ii. Ca
pers. and f.. Nj. X. TalcOtt. Active-Colo
mel j. b. Purcell. DR.. w. a. Dias, X. Chase
Morton. c. Y. Meredith, j. Taylor Eliyson
Il. y. McAboy, l.. Nj. COwardin, and :. l.
Bates.
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