Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-12
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.

Deceased was a native Of this city,
having been born here on the 1st day of
June. 1910. His father was the late
Richard Barton Haxall. for so many
years the proprietor of the noted Haxall
Flouring-Mil and his mother was Miss
Octavia Robinson. sister of the late Con-
way Robinson. the eminent turist, and
Moncure Robinson. the well-known civil
engineer of Philadelphia.
In his early boyhood Captain Haxall
attended the primary schools of this
city, and in its palmiest days he attended
Hanover Academy, near Taylorsville.
under the tutelage Of Mr.. Lewis NJ. Cole
man. Leaving there, deceased entered
the University of Virginia and gradu-
ated i'm several Of the schools of that
institution. He returned to Richmond
just before the war. and went into business
with mis- father at the mills. He was a
member Of the old Governors Guard.
cavalry troop. and when hostilities COM
menced, and that troop was mustered
into service he went to the front as a
private. He made a gallant soldier, and
fought throughout the four years re-
ceiving two wounds neither Of which
was very serious. The first was in his
foot a fragment Of burst shell strik-
ing him on that member. The Sc
cond was IN the head. and was caused
by a bullet. This wound was received
in the hot cavalry fight which took place
between Upperville and Middlebnrg. in
Loudoun county. When the army sur
rendered Captain HaXall was serving as
q staff officer. He returned to his home.
IN this city, and TO his work, at the
Haxall Mills and was made a member
Of. the Haxall-Crenshaw Company, of
which ne afterwards became president.
When the concern went into the courts
he was made IT'S receiver and continued
i'm that capacity up 10 the time Of his
death. Deceased, at one time filled the
office of Floul Inspector When Governor
OFerral went into the Executive office,
Captain Haxall was strongly urged by his
friends for the Office of Adjutant-General.
A KIND TRUE FRIEND.
Captain Haxal was one Of those men
whose sympathetic natures attract
friends from every class. He was at
all times gentle and kind; he had the
heart of a woman and the courtesy
Of the cavalier. He was cOnsiderate to
a sensitive degree Of others. and was
true to friendship. in all relations Of
life in all the vicisslrudes Of his ca
reer not word Of complaint was ever
known TO escape his lips.
Deceased was exceedingly fond Of
horses, and spent great deal of his
time in the saddle. He was charter
member of the Deep-Run Hunt Club.
and was its first president He was
also one Of the organizers of the Stuart
Horse Guards, and served the troop as
its first captain, retiring from its COM
mand about ten years ago.
Though an inveterate rider. Captain
Haxau did not ride merely for exercise.
He was an ardent lover of nature, and
i'm company with the late Powhatan
Dnpuy. frequently spent hours in the
woods. studying foliage. plant-life. ana
hits of scenery. OF these he delighted
10 talk with congenial spirits He was
devoted to art, and had fine taste in
that direction. He was also exceeding
ly well-read in polite literature.
MARRIED MISS MARY TRIPLETT.
Deceased married on the 18th Of April,
1874 Miss Mary Triplett at that time,
Richmond's reigning belle, and one Of
tho most beautiful women in the South.
she died quite suddenly on the Sd or
April, 1892
captain Haxall Is survived by his
brother Mr.. Barton Haxall, of this city;
his sisters-Mrs. Alexander Cameron,
Mrs Powell holland; Mrs. Grundy. OF
Ashland. and Mrs. Coffey, OF New YORK.
His remains are lying at the residence
of Mrs. william S. Triplett, No. 4l2 west
Franklin street The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been completed,
though the obsequies Will probably take
place Some time tomorrow afternoon