Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-07-30
The Death Record.

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at his home near Dufields on the
oath inst. He was born in this county
February 1st 1881, and lived in the
neighborhood of Duffelds all his life
except a few years he was employed
in farming in Maryland.
He began married life in July 1858.
Before his marriage he followed the
carpenter trade. A little while after
he worked on farm, then entered, as
track hand, into the employ of the B.
& o. Railroad. When the war began
he entered the Confederate service as
a volunteer for twelve months. He
did not re-enhst but came back to his
home then within the federal lines.
At the close of the war he re-entered
the railroad service as foreman on track
repairs, which place he filed until his
death. At the age of sixty he thought
of retiring from this work, but he was
too valuable man for the railroad to
release as long as his strength would
permit him to work. He was the
father of six children, FIVE of whom
with their mother survive him. Be-
sides caring well for his family and
contributing to his church and benev-
olences he had saved a good home.
For quite number Of years he was a
consistent member of the Methodist
church. He was also a member of the
Masonic Order. His funeral took
place at the Uvilla Methodist church
on Sunday last at II a. IN, Rev. j.
L. KILLER conducted the services. Rev
A. A. P. Neel long time friend Of
the deceased made discourse from,
"Whose maker and builder is God
Heb. Il: 10. His friends far and
near were there in such numbers that
scarcely half present could find stand
ing room in the church. The Masons
paid their last tribute Of respect at
the grave in their service conducted
by Master Baker and the Chaplain of
Mt. Nebo Lodge No. 81 A. F. & A. NJ.
Thus a good man has gone to his rest ;
from a very active and useful life.
Miss Mary Stephens, an aged and
highly respected resident of this place,
died at her home on High street on
Tuesday evening about s o'clock after
a long and lingering illness. The de-
ceased had been in failing health for
some time and her death was no sur
prise to her many friends. She was
one of our oldest residents and was a
sister to the late Messrs. John and
William Stephens, who died several
years ogo. After the death Of her
brothers, being left alone, she took up
her residence with her nephew Mr.. j.
S. Rightstine, on Main street, but
owing to her peculiar ideas brought
about by advanced years, she recently
returned to her old home, where her
last days were spent. The funeral
took place from the Lutheran church
this morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. DR..
Chas. Ghiselin officiating, and was
largely attended by the deceased's nu-
merous ecquaintances. Interment was
made in Elmwood Cemetery. The
deceased was in her 80th year
Mr.. Ferdinand F. Rohr died last
Friday at the residence Of his daughter,
Mrs. julius c. Holmes, in Charlestown.
Mr.. Rohr, while walking on the streets
the previous day was taken with pa
ralysis and fell to the pavement I'M
conscious. He was removed TO the
residence of his daughter, with whom
he made his home, and there remained
in an unconscious state until his death.
He was born in Frederick city, Md,
on March "a, 1918, and came to jeff
erson county when a young man Mr..
Rohr was a Confederate soldier and
served throughout the war.
Geo. William, aged two months and
twenty-five days, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Lloyd, of this place,
died at the home Of its parents on
Wednesday night, and was buried this
afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Reformed
Cemetery.
Miss Elizabeth C. Van Wyck, young
est daughter of the late DR.. John
Charles and Resale Taylor Berry Van
Wyck, died at her home near Oakland,
California, on July 10th. The deceased
was known in this vicinity.
Mr.. Edward Langdon, farmer re-
siding at Myerstown, died on Wednes-
day after lingering illness of con-
sumption He was aged forty years
and unmarried
Mr.. Frederick Eberle, aged 80 years
died in Martinsburg last Thursday.
Distinguished visitors.
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