Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-25
MR. GEORGE p. M'ADAMs.

MIR. GEORGE 3. MADAMs.
residence Drs. McCaw and Isaiah White
were Immediately summoned, and II was
nscertained that there was blood-cioi
upon the brain, and the physicians stateo
to the family that he could not possibly
live
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Mr. George b. McAdams was born near
Pensacola, Fla, in September 1850. he
came I'm company with his sister TO this
city when ne was about 10 years OF age,
being brought by Judge Maxwell He
and his sister were brought up In the
care OF the family OF Mr. Thomas Brock
enbrough, where they were looked upon
by the latter almost In the light OF his
own children.
AS a young lad he was frequently seen
about the Confederate camps around
Richmond, where he loved to spend his
time In assisting the soldiers to the full
extent Of which he was capable. The sol
diers knew and loved the bright young
boy whose face was seen so often in
their midst, and young McAdams was .
favorite In camp.
Mr. McAdams was educated at Rich
mond College. and 1t is a rather remark
able coincidence that he should have
been stricken down In the vigor of his
W
upon which as a youth he and his com.
rades whiled away many an hour In the
enjoyment of exhilirating exercise. While
at college he formed the friendship OF
Professor Edward B. Smith, which lasted
as long as the latter lived. When the
Piedmont-Arlington Company was or
eanized Mr.. McAdams. who was then
about 10 Years OF age, was appointed 10
q position under Professor Smith, Their
an officer Of the company.
In THE CLOTHING BUSINESS.
About seventeen years ago Mr.. Nc.
Adams went into the clothing business
with Mr.. Oscar II. Berry. and this firm
was only dissolved eleven months ago
Mr.. McAdams since then has been in
tercsted IN several business projects. but
his mind had not been actively engaged
and 1t Is thought THAI this. In some mea.
sure was the cause of the mental con.
dition which brought on the fatal stroke
OF apoplexy.
Shortly after going into the clothing
business Mr. McAdams married Miss
Sallie Reed Branch. daughter of the
. late Colonel James r. Branch, who with
: two children-Thomas b. and Louis
Brockenbrough McAdams-survives him
As a businessman Mr.. McAdams en-
5oyed the esteem of all with whom he
came In contact. His principles were OF
the highest standard. and his integrity
animpeachable. He was popular In So
siety, devoted husband and father, and
1 man OF genial nature and generous i'm
pulses. Mr. McAdams was a s2-degree
Mason, member OF the Scottish-Ri
Association, and the Royal Arcanum.
He was also prominent In the order OF
the Golden Chain. the Legion OF Honor,
the Order OF Chosen Friends. the Pro-
Eressivs Endowment Guild and the
Knights OF Honor.
THE FUNERAL TO-DAY.
The funeral will take place this morn
ing at II o'clock from st. Pauls church,
OF which deceased had been a member for
many years. Rev. DR.. Hartley Car
michael will ofiiciate at the service. The
fntennent WIN be made In Hollywood.
He will be buried next to the grave OF
Professor Smith, for whom he had life-
long friendship.
At the requeet of the family there
will be no Masonic services. The pail
bearers will, be as follows:
Active-Thomas III. Bransford, Blair b.
PeEram. Muscoe II. Garrett, Dr. Edward
G. Smith. Oscar III. Berry. Norman.
DIT. T. w. Mecaw. DR.. c. w. p. Brock,
Judge James C. Lamb. 8. s. =. Patteson.
Honorary-Georgc c. jefferson, Fred.
Pleaeants. c. p. Stokes w. G. Stokes,
Parker T. Conrad. Thomas Adkins John
d. Lottier. Louis p. Ecker. George L.
Street. Charles Davenport. Fred. w. Scott
John ID. Potts. ana John Pickerell.
Funeral OF MIR. A. L. shepherd.
This afternoon at o'clock the funeral
Of Mr.. Albin Luther Shepherd will take
place from the Graee-Street Baptist
church. The obsequies will be conducted
by Rev. DIR. w. L. Hatcher The an
nouncement In Sunday mornings Dis
patch OF the sudden death OF this we'll
known gentleman caused profound sorrow
throughout the community. He was APP
parently In his usual health At Q o. clock
Saturday morning. when he left ZONE for
= short business trip. He returned at Z
e o'clock that evening. and shortly after
was attacked with stroke OF apoplexy.
DIS. Gray and Thcmpkins were instantly
eanmoned, and at one time II looked as
MT. shepherd would recover. Early
sunday morning however, he became
worse. and died three minutes afterwards.
Nj. Shepherd was born In Fluvanna
county, October 10. 1870 For some time
ne Was engaged Ia the lumber business
With Colonel William y. Jones at Louisa
coufthouse. He came to Richmond
shortly before the war to wind up the
affairs Of Fisher 4 Shepherd. ard dur
inc yhe war was q member OF the Rich
n9nd Howitzers from which company
~ was relieved. lowing TO the strlngency
~ buains&s matters He went back into
Il the army. however, and joined the COM
mlea3ry department. where he remained
I tu} TIA close Of the war.
Ho was married 70 Miss Belle j. Gray
E daughter OF William A. Gray, OF Fred
oz1<ksburs. ard sister OF william y. GRAY.
~ fhb city. who survives him with three
( chiI6r>n--Nr. Emmett A.. who IL with
~ compapy Of which Il father Was presi-
&G5,k and Mr. While r.. who q with the
& ~ opffney Supply Company. afd a
gfpF, Aiss Ne Ella Shepherd, Of this
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