Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-01
THE REAPER DEATH.
A GALLANT MEMBER OF THE SECOND
HOWiTzERs PASSES AWAY.
John wnidrop Buried by His Comrades
Yesterday Afternoon-Mrs. Hikok-
Robert Emmett English.

Mr.. John Waldrop, who died at his home,
atSwoope'sDepot. in Augusta county. Sum
day, 'Sas native Of this city, and son of
the late Christopher Waldrop. for many
years connected with the old house OF
John and James Caskie, and moro recently
treasurer Of the City railway. His con-
nections are the best known of Richmond's
old families, among Others the Youngs.
the Gordons, the Mordecais, and the Rem
MES.
when about fifteen years old Mr.. Wal
drop enlisted in the Second company OF
hlchmond Howitzers. when that gallant
command was confronting Mcclellan at
Yorktown, and although so young, always
dei'eate. and half the time so sick that he
ought to have been IN bed at home, yet
whenever he could drag himself along he
was at his post, and it may be safely said
that no soldier in the Confederate army
discharged his duty from the time OF his
enlistment to the end of the war more
faithfully, consclentiously, and gallantly
than be did.
AFTER THE WAR.
After tho war. and because of his i'll
health, he settled at Swoope's, borrowed
little money and opened little store there.
By honesty, frugality, and close attention
to his business, he accumulated something
considerable, but how much is not known.
He owned very nice farm just beyon
Staunton, was as successful in farming as
in merchandising, and no man in Augusta
was more highly esteemed than he was.
MIR. Waldrop was a consistent member OF
the Presbyterian Church. He never mar
RED, but leaves mother. two sisters, and
brother (Mr. Richard Waldrop, for many
years purser on the Bay Line), and host
OF devoted friends and former comrades
to mourn his untimely death. He was
about forty-fve years old, and the cause Of
his death was Brights disease.
THE FUNERAL.
The remains were brought to this city,
reaching here by tho Chesapeake and
Ohio train yesterday afternoon, and were
escorted by the Howitzer Association 10
Hollywood. where the interment took
place. Rev. Mr.. Turnbull conducted the
services at the grave, and the following
| named members of the association acted
as pal-bearers: Robert 8. Bosher, William
II. Mccarthy, John S. Elicit. L. B. Frank
| lin. j. 4. Eliyson, T.. j. Bosher, George IL.
| Christian. Carleton Mccarthy.
MRS. JOHN J. HIcKoK.
! Mrs. Mary f. Hickok, the wife of Mr..
John J. Hickok. of this city. and daughter
died on Sunday night at Ashland of
! diptheria. Their son, JohnJ. Hlckok. Jr.,
bright boy of eight, had died of the same
| dread disease on Wednesday, she thus fol-
lowing him in four days. One week ago
| Yesterday mother and son were well and
unaware of any disease. and apparently
with rs good prospect for long life and
| happiness "a any of those who knew them.
| To-day tho twoare laid away in tho ceme-
| terry leaving a forlorn husband and father
with two little girls. The death or this lady
| and Of the son will bring griet to more than
one family and sadness to wide circle
of friends. The family came to Rich
mond from Augusta, Ga, eight years
ago, making this city their home
and MIR. Hickok engaging in the
tobacco business. Since their residence
here Mrs. Hickok has made many. friends
and those who enjoyed her friendship fee
proud that they knew SO pure, so good
| so noble q woman. She was sincere
trustful Christian, a devoted wife, q wise
and atiectionate mother, true friend
and O refined lady. Her death will lone
be felt by many. She was the sister o.
Mrs. Charles Watkins, of this city.
The remains were brought to Richmond
yesterday morning on special tram anc
inferred IN Hollywood, Rev. Calvin Stuart
conducting the service.
ROBERT EMMETT ENGLISH.
Sunday afternoon Robert Emmett Eng
i;sh ron of Robert F.. English. died at th
home of his father, No. 206 east Leigl
street, after painful illness. The deceased
was only eighteen years of age and wa
greatly beloved by large circle OF friends
The funeral will take place from st. Peter
Cathedral this morning at 10 O'Clock.