Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

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erected, and to his unremitting effort
the success Of that movement wa,
largely due,
He was unwilling to go to his res
until the earthly resting place of th.
two great commanders under whom ht
had fought with an enthusiasm, q
devotion and courage equal to Their
own, should be appropriately marked
and commemorated.
| Forty-one years ago in the Joyous
brightness of his youthful manhood, he
won the affections and the hand in wed.
lock OF Miss Emily j. Taylor of Angus.
IA county--an event which contributed
more to his happiness and exerled a
greater influence upon his career than
all the other occurrences Of his eyentful
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In early life he united with the Presby-
terrain church-the church OF his fathers, and
was as In all else. an unobtrusive but Sin
cere and humble follower OF his Redeemer.
Such Ii an outline OF the main facts OF his
long and useful life. 1t will lie cen that 1t
was life largely spent in the discllr.c r.
| public duties. 1t may b. truly said, tina.
it was a life consecrated to the service Of his
family, his frisads and his country.
And now this life so blessed to all who
came within the sphere of its influence, is
ended-and we are left TO mourn the honest,
manly, loyal heart that has ceased to beat, "
and as snoble spirik as ever breathed the
pure air OF this region so prolific in heroes
and patriots.
We honor his memory as lawyer hon.
cradle diligent, capable, faithful and true to
the interests Of his clients master In
Chancery, who was Of the most accurate and
accomplished Of accountants; Judge who
ably and firmly discharged his high duties |
and always held the scales Of justice equally |
balanced; citizen whose patriotism and
public spirit ever made him foremost In every /
good word and work for the common veal: |
a soldier who risked his life and shed his
blood in the defence Of his country, with /
l eheerfulness and dauntless courage which
stamped him gs ahero friend whose loyalty
md affection were as constant as were the
currents Of his own being.
II Judge Edmondson excelled in anything
more tlea another, 1t was In the discharge o.
lis duties as a fduclary. His skill, ability.
delity and excellent judgment were signally |
inhibited as general receiver Of the Circuit
,ourt Of Rockbridge county, as executor, or
administrator, or trustee and assignee Of
he Bank Of Lexington, and as president of
he Bank Of Rockbridge
In all his dealings with his fellows, in the
ischarge OF all the varied and important
uties which were deyolved upon him during
Is busy life he was ever the earnest, patient,
lothodical, considerable, modest gentleman.
We, his brethren Of the bar, and ths officers
the Courts Of Rsckhidge county, who
ave been so intimately with him,
eplore his loss as that Of an honored and
cloved friend
To her who has been throughout his active
anhood his help.mate and the sharer Of his
'rrows and joys, We tender our heartfelt
'mpathy In her irreparable bereavement
% hope that merciful God will give her
'mfort and peace until she shall join him on
o other shore.
On motion 1t was resolved that this mem
ial be furnished to the Richmond and
ockbridge papers for publication, that the
cretary communicate a copy Of 1t to the
dow Of our lamented friend and that 1t be
esented to the County and Circuit Courts
Rockbridge by members Of the bar to be
lected by the chairman, with the request
at it be spread upon the minutes Of these :
'urts
The following gentlemen were appointed
the chairman to present the memorial to
Q Courts; c,
FRANK T. GhAssow, to the County Court, q,
WIN. A. ANDERSON, to the Circuit Court. r.
IT SHIELDS. Secretary. tc