The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-07
DEATH OF COL. ]. L. PEYTON.

At1:50 O'Clock on Saturday morning,
Nav 23rd, this distinguished gentle
man breathed his last at his home in
this city. His death, though sudden,
was not wholly unlocked for. True,
it was not expected at the time, but
about three weeks previously he had
been stricken with apopleNy, but had
rallied to such an extent as to be a.
gain on the streets in his carriage
enjoying outdoor exercise, which he
did whenever his health would per-
NIT.
Many of his friends had seen him the
day before his death looking very
bright and cheerful, and indeed, he had
entertained some, until 8 o'clock the
evening before his death. In the
night, about IL o'clock, his son, Law
renee, who was in the room, noticed
change IN his breathing, and before
physicians could reach his bedside he
had fallen into a condition from which
he never again rallied.
Col. Peyton has been a prominent
figure in Nirpiria and Staunton for
many years. lie vas man of vigor-
Gus intellect, devoted TO literary pur-
suits, AMI a writer of great beauty
and force. Many literary productions
have emanated from his pen. He is
the author Of valuable history of
Augusta county and his work enti-
tied Rambling "reminiscences" has
given unbounde2 pleasure to it's read
erS, Col Peyoon was model of urban
ity, of absemIousness. of energy, of
devotion to family and friends, a wise
counsellor, a prudent and conservative
man, ripe scholar. student of men
and times, and probably unequaled in
his knowledge of scientific, historical
and literary writer's by any private
gentleman in the county.
Col. PeytOn was the son of the late
John Howe Peyton, one of the greatest
of Virginia lawyers, whose splendid
presence and wonderful logic are re-
membered by many of our older citi-
zens who have listened to him in court
and on the hustings with rapt delight.
a splendid portrait of this distin-
guished man adorns our courthouse.
the Gift to the county only a short time
ago, by his son Col. j. J.. Peyton,
whose death we TOW announce Col
Peyton was about ~ years of age, and
was born at Montgomery Han, near
this city, which was then and for years
thereafter an ideal Virginia home.
Adorned with all that made a home
beautiful, the center of refinement
and culture, it would have been inpos-
sible for him not to have carried with
him through life the impress of these
soft ming, and elevating influences.
He was a lawyer by profession, but
practiced only in his early life. On
his mothers side, he was direct des-
cendent Of John Lewis, the founder Of
Augusta county, and was connected
by blood with the most distinguished
Virginians.
Col Peyton was at one time in the
Diplomatic service of the United States
in France, and durin the war
was a Confederate commission
er to England. His wifi, who
survives him, was Miss Hen
rietta e. c., daughter of the late Colo
mel John c. Washington of North Car
DINA. One son, Lawrence w. H. Pey-
ton, also survives him. He is also sur
vived by six sisters-Mrs. John B. Bald
win, of Staunton; Mrs. Mary Preston
Gray, of Bristol, Tenn; Mrs. John n.
Hendren, Mrs. George NJ. Cochran, Mrs.
w. II. Greene, of Staunton. and Mrs.
Joseph +. Kent, of Wythe.
The funeral took place from Emman-
uel Episcopal church at 4 O'Clock Sun
day afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by the rector Rev. r. G. Jett,
assisted by Rev. w @. Hullihen, rector
of Trinity church. The following gen
tlemen acted as pall-bearers: Messrs.
S. NJ, Yost, r. S. Turk. A. F. Robert
son, T. %. Ransom, S. d. Timberlake.
Thomas C. Elder, Howard Wayt, Arista
Hoge, Lyman Challlley, w. p. Tams,
F. b. Berkeley, VIM. A. Burke, w T.
McCue. p. E. Wilson, Hugh NJ. Nell
hany, Judge Charles II. Grattan
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