Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-30
OBITUARY..
CAPT. JOHN L. PITMAN.

CAPT. JOHN L. PITMAN.
Captain John L. PitmsH, OF near Mt
jackson, whose long illness has caused
his many friends so much anxiety, died
on Monday OF consumption in washing
ton d. c., where he had gone for treat
ment
The news of Capt. Pitman's death,
Though not entirely unexpected, will be
shock to bis many friends, and Will cause
widespread regret and sorrow. He was
one ofthe most treatment citiz'ns OF his
section and will be greatly missed. he
was one of tue largest and most suc-
cessfnl farmers in the county, and was
mau of great energy and hne business
qualifications, honorable in all things
and of sterling integrity.
Capt. PltmAn was a gallant Confeder-
ate soldier, commanding Co. G. OF the
33rd Va. Regiment, stonswall Brigade.
He was badly wounded at the battle OF
Kernstown, and fell into the hands OF the
snemy. but was soon exchanged and scrv-
ed to the end with conspicuous bravery
His first wife was a daughter OF the
late VIM. Ripley, of Red Banks, one OF
the largest land owners of the county.
A fter he- death he married the widow OF
Valentine Ripley. He had no children oil
hi, own. but was all that father could
he 70 the children OF his second wife.
Hon. Robt. ]. Walker, who married one
Of his step daughters, WAS with him
when he died, and accompanied his re-
mains to his home.
Mr.. Al McQUAY.
Mr.. A. ]. McQuay, a leading citizen OF
Conicville, this county, and the real
founder of that pleasant little Village
died on Sunday morning, from cancer OF
the face. aged 20 years He was 8 man
Of the NEST kindly heart and generous
disposition. winning the friendship of ali
he met. He will be sadly missed IN his
section where he was liked by every one
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Some time ago he went to Baltimore
and had a cancer removed, and 1t was
loped that he would be free from any
moro trouble of this kind but the dread
disease soon reappeared and made very
rapid progress, causing his death as above
stated.
While a Young man Mr.. McQday reSId-
ed for awhile in Woodstock as clerk IN
Mr.. C. Neeb's Candy Manufactury and
Confectionery.
Two of Mr.. McQuay's sons are promi-
nent Young business men of Harrison
burg.
Mrs. Rebecoa, wife of Levi Coffelt, de-
parted this life at her home on Stony
Creek, October the "a, 1896; aged IS years
months and days.
Mrs. C. was a christian woman OF e1-
emplary character. She WAS worthy
member of the Lutheran church for many
wears. Highly esteemed by all who
knew her as was evidenced by the large
concourse Of PEG pie that accompanied her
remains to their last resting place. She
leaves many dear ones to mourn her de-
parture.
"a precious one from us is gone;
A voice we loved is stlled.
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled"
Mrs. Nina Gill. wife Of Mr.. James
Luther Gill, died on Tuesday m orning at
their home in Allegheny City, Pa, aged
% years. Her remains were brought to
this place on Wednesday and taken to
the home of Mr. ellis parents, Mr.. end
Mus. G.. W. Gill, from which the funeral
took place on Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. the intermaut being in the Re
formed cemetery.
Mr.. Gill has the earnest sympathy OF
many frie nds 10 this place in his severe
bereavement.