Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-13
MIR. B0ULW DEAD
THE wELL-kNOWN BANKER AND
LAWYER PASSES AWAY.
ILL LESS THAN THREE WEEKS.
His Death Comes as Great Shock
to His Wide Circle of Fricnds-A
True yirgininn, Gallant soioier'
Able LAWYER. and Safe Financier.

Mr.. Aubin Lee Boulware. president or
the First National and Union banks
of this city, and member OF the we'll
known law-firm Of Williams & Boulware'
dici at his home, No l east Franklin
street. Yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. Boulware had been seriously sick
less than three weeks. and hence the an
nouncement OF his death comes somewhat
I'm the nature of a shock, many OF his
friends not having realized until a few
hours before he breathed his last that
the end was near. Deceased had oeen
for years a sufferer from gout, but very
little attention was paid to the trouble
until his stomach became affected there
BY. and he was forced to leave his OF
flee IN the First National Bank and take
to his bed.
This was three weeks ago on Tuesday
next. but even then he was not considered
to be seriously III, and his physician and
friends had no Eea that he would not
recover. lie was apparently doing NICE
iv until last Wednesday, when the malady
assumed a violent form, and attacked MS
heart. From that time until death came
~ bis relief he suffered intensely, yet
he bore the pain with that forutude which
AT all times characterized the man.
HOPE ABANDONED YESTERDAY.
Everything that human skill could sug-
eest was done for Mr.. BoulWare reheL'
and though his case was known 70 pe
desperate. all hope Of his ultimate re-
every was not abandoned until yesterday
morning at an early hour. when ms con-
stitution. which had been lighting Tor
life. completely gave way, and ne Uesan
sinking rapidly. Ill,
In Mr.. Boulware the city loses Nal"-
otJa man and his death is a great blow
IN the financial world. lie was exceed
inlv active, and though modest and re-
ttring at all times. was ever ready wneh
,rnroached by businessmen for adNlce
40 Give them the benefit OF his superior
knowledge on financial questions ana
his opinions were respected ana esteeIneu
as worthy OF much consideration
Deceased was devoted to Virginia, ana
was ever ready to defend his native
state against any aspersions that might
he cast upon her lie always devoted
himself zealously 70 business, and gave
hut little time to matters likely 10 dls-
tract his attention therefrom. lie was
however fond Of his home-ilfe, ana IL
yas while I'm the presence of his devoted
vito and children that the bright spots in
his character shone most clearly.
SKETCH or HIS LIFE.
Mr.. Boulware was born in Caroline
county. at the home Of his father, Mr..
4. Moore Boulware, on December q 1873
and his early days were spent under
the parental roof. where he WAS under
the tutelage OF Messrs. Lewis KIDD ana
eamuel ccbooler. He was but mere
t,,. ~ y veo-s ruvareod in the ways
of the world end Pit partially edu -ated
when the war began. and he gave up
his hooks TO answer the summons anu
~ nerforn service for the State he so
dearly loved. He ut once signlhed MS
intention OF enlistng in the army, ana
choosing the cavalry branch or inc SER
vice. cast his lot with the Lee Ranger s.
company IT. Of the Ninth Nirginia
cavalry Regiment His company WhIch
| was commanded by Captain W. H. IT,
Rooney) Lee. was a portion or the Iout'n
SQUADRON. being made UP ehllIely ol
eharpshoOters, and young Boll"dre s"w
,orei1orable service. lie was nc all
| times conspicuous for his ealahiry as d
colder and when a fght was on III
|
r.vor dreaming or caring Of the danger
| 80 himself was always in the thickest
~ the hattie. lie was Ofttimes COM
rr,roented for his bravery and for cool
ness I'm battle his unhinching courage
and nuiet vet determined. manner fire.
| o,,ontlv being remarked upon by his COM
rodes who were inspired by his exam
Me 70 greater achievements.
WOUNDED TWICE
on two occasions deceased was wound
ed his last wound received near Brandy
| station I'm 1853. being so dangerous that
| HE ufn was for n time despaired or.
| lie possessed a wonderful amount OF
| vitality. however. and fought for lie,
| finally winning the desperate struggle.
/ lie was promoted on the field TO lieu-
| tenancy and Il was after his elevation
| TO this commission that he joined me
| SQUADRON which went In pursuit or Dahl-
| erer whose raid around Richmond Is so
| well remembered by those who lived mere
| during war times.
Afier the surrender Mr.. Boulware re-
| turned TO his home, in Caroline, but his
| education being incomplete, he remained
| there only a short time before going TO
the University Of Virginia, where he
matrlculated for an academic course. lie
| onrIied himself closely TO study, and took
| I'M due time the degree Of NJ. y. I'M
mediately after his graduation he went 10
| Fredericksburg. and, assoc.ating hlmseiI
with the late Judge Richard Coleman
| beean teaching school. This lie, now
ever. was not 10 his fancy ana, con-
! ceiving the idea that he was Better ADAPT
ed for the legal profession, he apphed MS
leisure hours out OF the school-room TO
| the study OF law, and when he had sufii-
GENTLY perfected himself in legal know
ledge ne gave up his school and en-
| tered the law office Of Judge William ).
Barton. lie continued to read law in
| that office, and in 1872 was admitted TO the
! Bar Of fredericksburg
CAME TO RICHMOND.
| shortly thereafter he left Fredericks-
burg coming 70 this city, where he en-
tered the law Offices OF Johnston * WI
! Uams. which firm was composed or
Alessrs. Andrew Johnston and Charles L.
Williams. He remained in their employ
but two years, when. his talents being re-
| cognized, he was admitted 10 the firm, the
| style Of which was changed 10 johnston
Williams & Boulware. In 1856 the senior
partner, Mr. Johnston, died, and his nams
! was dropped from the firm, the style re-
naming williams < BOulware up 10 the
present time.
The arm had their offices in the First
National Bank building, and were the
attorneys Of the hank. Mr.. Boulware hold
ing the Office, also, as director. His
aptitude for all things financial made It,
self manifest during his connection with
the banks directorate. and when Mr..
Isaac Davenport was taken ~ some six
wears ago, ana resigned the presidency
Of the First National and Union banks.
Mr.. Boulware was chosen 10 succeed him
in both institutions.
From that date until his death he gave
up the practice of law, though he still heli
membership in the firm OF Williams &
Boulware. and devoted his entire atten-