Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-19
THOS. J. KIRKPATRICK
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IyNCupuRG LAWYER.
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Funcral.
IYNCHBURG. VA. October 1s-(Spe-
,,al)-Major Thomas J. Kirkpatrick,
prominent lawyer OF this city. whose i'll
ness had been previously announced in
these dispatches. died Sunday about noon.
Major Kirkpatrick was born in Cum
oorland county on July 81. 1923. and was,
therefore. in his 69th year. His father,
HE Rev. John Kirkpatrick. was Presby-
terrain minister OF Scotch-Irish extrac-
lion. and his mother was Jane Jellis, Sis
Ter Of the late Thomas Jellis. so wei and
!avorably remembered in this city. In
1876, few years after the death of his
father. his mother. with her children, re-
moved TO Lynchburg.
The academic education OF the deceased
was at Washington College. Lexington
now Washington and Lee University.
selecting the law as his profession, he
Ras admitted to the bar few months
after he had attained his majority, and
entered at once upon a successful prac-
uco in this city. on March 3. 1852, he
married Fortunate. daughter Of Fortu-
natus Sydnor. This estimable gentleman
was a native Of Hanover county. but had
removed in early life to Lynchburg, and
sor many years was cashier of the Bank
Of Virginia here.
During the decade from his attaining
TO manhood until the outbreak Of the
civil war young kirkpatrick espoused
the state rights school Of Democracy,
and In the angry agitations that led up
10 that dire drama his ardent nature
was in cordial sympathy with his native
South.
WAR RECORD.
True to his convictions. at the out
break OF hostilities he organized a bat
terry of light artillery, which was mus
tered into service as the Amherst Artr-
lery, but which was. throughout the war,
from the intense personality OF its COM
mander, known as Kirkpatrick's Bat
terry. This company was enlisted in part
from Lynchburg and I'm part from Ann
herst, Bedford. and Campbell counties.
Under its intrepid captain. 1t rendered
memorable service in the seven days hat
tie around Richmond, at Second Manas-
sas. az Sharpsburg, at Fredericksburg,
at Charlottesville at Gettysburg, at the
Wilderness. and az Spotsylyania Court
house. Being then detached from the
Army Of Northern Virginia and sent with
General Early in his campaign against
Washington in the Valley IT was con-
spicuously engaged at Monocacy and at
Winchester. For conspicuous gallantry
in the field Captain kirkpatrick was
at the close Of the campaign of 1864 pro-
NOTED to the rank of major
At the end of the war Major Kirk
patrick resumed the practice Of his pro-
fession i'm this city, entering into CO.
partnership with Captain Charles NJ.
Blackford. For twenty-nine years the
firm of Kirkpatrick q BaCkford did an
active practice. probably the leading
practice I'm this section Of the State. In
May. 1895. Major Kirkpatrick entered into
a partnership with his son, Mr.. f. Sydnor
Kirkpatrick, and continued in the un-
firing labors Of his profession until few
weeks ago. when his overtaXcd energies
succumbed. to pay the penalty Of such
incessant. protractcd. and arduous men
tai exertions as few men have been able
to endure.
IN THE STATE SENATE.
when. In 1869. Virginia was admitted
10 the rights Of statehood, the people Of
lynchburg and Campbell turned 10
Major Kirkpatrick to represent them in
their restoration to political autonomy,
and elected him 70 the State Senate.
The VeXatious question Of the State
debt then came to the front, and Major
Kirkpatrick. believing that the resources
Of the Commonwealth were adequate
vigorously advocated the payment in
fun Of the public obligation as the path
Of duty and honesty While always feel
ing and displaying an earnest interest
in the public welfare, and participating
actively in every important campaign,
H.r,sa q a.. 10. In u uu
only public political trust which Major
kirkpatrick ever consented TO assume,
save that I'm the last presidential cam
Vass he served as elector from the Sixth
District upon the Palmber and Buckner
ticket
Major Kirkpatrick had been for many
years an influential member Of the
Board Of Trustees OF Washington and
Leo University, and a member Of the
Board Of Trustees of the Union Theo-
logical Seminary, at Hampden-Sdney.
By the first marriage of the Rev. John
Kirkpatrick the subject Of this notice
had two observation-disclosures " Kirk
patrick. who died many years ago. and
the late Rev. John 81. kirkpatrick. an
able divine the father or Mr.. Benjamin
T. Kirkpatrick, of this city
Deceased had four sisters-namely;
Miss Mamie j. kirkpatrick, who died
many years since; Mrs. Jennie n. Scott
Mrs. Kate il. Flood. wife Of Mr.. John
H. Flood. and Mrs Mary Parrish.
Deceased is survived by his wife and
the following children; Mr. T. Sydnor
Kirkpatrick. a. this city; Or Thomas j.
Kirkpatrick. a surgeon IN The United
States army; Miss Lizzie S. kirkpatrick,
Miss jamie M. Kirkpatrick, and Mrs.
Sue Speed kirkpatrick, wife Of MI y.
p. Kirkpatrick
ACTION or THE BAR.
At noon to-day. when the Corporation
Court had adjourned. there was ldH
attendance Of the Bar, and on motion Oh
CAPTAIN Blacllford, Judge Christian was
asked to preside. and the Clerk, MT
Wingheld. to act as secretary. on motion,
the Judge appointed Captain Blacktord
and Messrs. Kahn, Caskie. Manson, ana
FaIkner a committee to take action upon
The death Of Major Kirkpatrick
The committee withdrew. and later re-
turned with suitable memorial rcsolu-
uons. These were adopted, and Captain
Blackford was appointed 10 present them
10 the Corporation Court on Monday next
and Mr.. Kean 10 present them TO the
Circuit Court on the first day Of the next
term. Captain Backford paid a touching
tribute 10 his dead friend and associate, /
sucaking Of him as the hero and the law
yer. He was followed by Is. G.. II. Kean, !
Edward s. Brown, and others. 1t was
decided that the members Of the bar
should meet at the church and attend the |
funeral IN q body.
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