The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-30
A PROMINENT
VIRGINIAN DEAD.
The Decease Monday Night of Mr.
Robert Whitehead.
A LONG AND USEFUL CAREER.
He Was One of tho Best Known Mcn
in Nelson County. and for F)rty
Years was Commemorative
Auorncy-IIis Family.
A LONG AND USEFUL CAREER.

LIVINGSTON. VA. Nov. 29.-speciai-
MIR Robert whitehead died last night at
1870 O'Clock at his home near Loyingston,
aged eighty-three years.
MIR. Whitehead had been confined TO his
room for about two months but was
considered in no immediate danger until
Sunday fast when he became delrious.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning at II O'Clock from his late resi-
ence.
Mr.. Whitehead. who was a strlkingly
handsome man was well preserved and in
good health up to about two years ago
when he had an attack of Illness so severe
that his recovery was almost despaired
or lie never fully recovered from this
attack. but nevertheless his demise was
"a surprise 10 his friends here. as his
health had been much improved Of late.
NATIVE OF NELSON
lie was born in the county Of Nelson
or the 9Th day Of August. ISIS: was edu-
Gated In the common schools Of the
county. and In 1882 attended the session
Of the Augusta College I'm Kentucky over
which Rev. DR.. II. b. BascOm presided,
from which he returned in 1893 He grad
uated Is law from the University OF Viz
ginia I'm 1885. returned home and taught
private school for about ten months. lie
was admitted 10 the bar IN 1896 and praC-
ticed his profession I'm copartnership with
the late Judge James Garland in the
city Of Ilynchburg for some two or three
years. after which he returned 10 Nelson
county where he continued the practice
Of his profession during his useful and
cvcntfu life.
At the July term. 1916. Of the County
Court Of Nelson county, he was appoint
cd Attorney for the Commonwealth.
which position he held until removed by
the military during the period Of recon
siruction. He was again elected 10 the
same position in 1871. and continued in
Office till 1891, when he declined re-elec-
ton.
lie discharged tho duties Of his position
with ability and great credit TO himself
and people.
He was perhaps one Of the very oldest
natives Of Nelson county and practically
spent his entire life there. He was one
Of the most widely known and influential
citizens Of that section and was closely
identified with the history and prosperity
Of the county
FORTY YEARS SERVICE.
Besides being for more than forty
years the Commonwealth attorney OF
Nelson. he had a lucrative practice I'm the
courts Of Nelson and Amherst and was
connected with most of the important
legal cases i'm those counties on one side
or the other for macy years.
e. attorney for the Commonwealth. he
10 some of the most distinguished law
yers. such as Sterling Claiborne. Alexan-
der II. II. Stuart John y. Baldwin. W.
NJ Cabeu. W. G.. Flournoy. Alexander
Rives. James Garland Charles L. Mosby
and others alike distinguished. all OF
whom have been heard 10 express their
l.. Hr.H. .fa e. .I.. 4
fidelity as an officer and 60 declare that
they knew of no one more able. faithful
and efficient in the limits OF the Common
wealth as prosecutor
He accumulated a good estate and was
known and respected OF all men. Ills
name was often mentioned for public Of
fee but he never became a candidate.
though his influence I'm close political con-
tests was always valued and eagerly
sought
hIs home was the resort Of the ablest
men who visited the courts Of Nelson,
and In Mr. Robert Whitehe8ds keen sense
Of humor and satire they found q shining
steel, always "a bright and ready sharp
euer for others wit
BRILLIANT REPARTEE.
He was a close personal friend Of Hon.
Jno. Randolph Tucker. anC he was fire.
cuent visitor M Mr. Whit ehead's house.
and the keen thrust aud take between
these two was always treat for those
who watched the rapid fash Of the flying
shafts of wit and humor that permeated
their conversation
Mr. Whitehead was strictly 10 the man
ner born, intensely Nirginian. and loyal
10 the last degree to his county and his
friends
lie had the courage Of hts convictions
always spoke them. and despised sham
and deceit IN every form.
HIS FAMILY.
He was twice married-frst 20 Miss
Lucy Gwathmey. and her children are
DR. John b. Whitehead. a prominent ply
stefan OF Nelson. and Mrs Annie Smoot
wife Of MI j. Rector Smoot Of Alexan-
dria.
Mr.. Whitehead next married Miss Mar
garet Baldwin, a member of the distin-
guished Baldwin family In the Valley
She survives him with the following chill
dren. Stewart II. Whitehead, of Nelson
Mrs Frederick Moss of Markham. Fau-
0uier county. Va: Misses Mary and Sarah
Whitehead and Prof K. p. Whitehead.
Mr. Robert Whitehead was the Oldest
OF his family OF brothers, the survivors
being Col Thomas VI litehead, Commits
sioner Of Agriculture: Rev. Dr. Paul
whitehead. and Mr.. Edgar Whitehead, of
Amherst county. Mrs. Sarah a. Brown.
Of Amherst Courthouse. was his only
sister Dr. Marcelus Whitehead. a
noted physician OF Salisbury. y. c.. who
died some years ago was also his brother.
His son. Or. j. B. Whitehead and his
two single daughters. Mary and Sadie.
resided with him.
In all the relations Of life as master
father neighbor and officer. Mr. Robert
Whitehead was most humane, faithful and
conhding. enjoying the confidence, esteem.
respect and admiration Of an who came
in contact with him. But few can meas
ure UP his his high standard OF truth and
honor lie was the embodiment of all
that ennobes the true good and worthy.