Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-25

Mr.. SAMUEL CROFTON GREENHOW.
tiers. who were in constant attendance on
him.
Recently he ventured as far as Holly
wood TO see his wife's grave. and in so
doing overtaxed his strength TO such an
extent that he was never afterwards able
70 leave his bed He grew worse day by
gay but suffered very little until last Fri
Gay, when his agony became intense. He
round ease. however, before the end. and
preathed his last peacefully as a child
sinking into sweet slumber.
HIS WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
1t Is a peculiar circumstance that Mr.
Greenhow died on the hfty-ninth anniver-
sary Of his wedding, which was the first
ever soiempized in st. james Episcopal
church, OF which he had been q vestry-
man for more than half century. and
from which his funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
Mr.. Greenhow was a native Of This city.
lie was the son Of the late George leen-
how and Elizabeth Amber Lewis, and
his early life-indeed, his whole life-was
spent in Richmond. He was educated
here. and, entering the employ Of Messrs
Dunlop, Moncure d Co, remained in their
service for twenty-five years. In 1854 he
formed co-partnership with Mr. Robert
DNAANAA AAAtA Alt III III HdfIb Oh burton
& Greenhow. and after the death Of Mr..
Burton continued the business In his own
name. In 1866 he admitted Mr. John f..
Meredith to an interest in the business,
and the style Of the firm was then changed
10 Greenhow q Meredith.
He continued In mercantile life until
In 1870. yielding 10 pressure brought TO
bear upon him by his friends, he an
nounced himself for the city treasurer
ship. He declined, however. to solicit
votes. but Notwithstanding his inacuon,
be was elected and held the Office by le-
peated reflections for eighteen years
subsequently,. when he yielded up his
once TO the late John X. Childrey, he ac-
copied g clerkship under that gentleman.
and continued in the office under sue
Cessive administrations in a clerical
capacity, until forced by i'll health to re-
tire on the 1st of July, 1897, after an ac-
tive business career Of 50 years.
GOOD MAN WITH MANY FRIENDS.
Mr. Greenhow was one of the best in
formed men in Richmond. Until his
health failed him entirely he was active
in municipal affairs, and took a great in
terest in all that pertained TO Richmond.
lie was gentle in manner and courteous
at all times. He delighted in young
peoples company, and frequently sought
of more mature years. He leaves his
children the heritage of a spotless repu-
tation. which is far more to be desired
than wealth. His children, grandchildren,
and great-grandchildren rise up and call
him blessed.
Mr.. Greenhow married Miss Mary 7.
Johnson, the wedding having taken place
September "a. 1899. and as a result of this
union, one son and six daughters, and a
number Of grandchildren and great-grand-
children survive. His children are: Mr..
George Greenhow, of Tallahassee, Fla;
Mrs Frank Baker. Miss Mary Greenhow,
Mrs. Robert Maury, Mrs. A. Langstan
Johnston, and Mrs. John .. Smith OF
Louisa
The pall-bearers have not yet been Sc
lpcted. but there will be no honorary
ones The interment will be In Holly
wood. in the family section. near the
Monroe monument.