Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-12-21
The Death Record.

The Death Record.
Mr.. J. Baker KeaIfott. one of Berke-
ley county's best-known, citizens. died
at his home in Martinsburg on Mon
day, aged 70 years. His death was
the result of years illness and suf-
fering, occasioned by fall he received
while walking on the pavement. Mr..
Kearfott had been farmer, auctloneer
and surveyor. For a number of years
he was county surveyor of Berkeley
county, a position which his father
held before him. Before the war he
went west, but returned to Berkeley
in 1862, living on his farm until about
ten years ago, when he moved to Mar
tinsburg, where he has since resided.
Mr.. Kearfott was twice married,
once to Miss Mary Ruth Gorrell, and
then to Miss Rachel A. Brotherton,
sister of L. G Brotherton, of Shop
herdstown, who survives hin. He Is
also survived by five children Dr.
Clarence P, of Martinsville, Va; DR..
Joseph g., of Amherst Mrs. NJ. s.
Miller, of Kearneysville; Mrs. Henry
Bogart and Miss Fannie Kearfott, of
Martinsburg. A brother, Mr.. John
P. Kearfott, of Kearneysville, prom
ineut and respected citizen of Jefter-
son county and Mrs Jonathan Miller,
of Vanclevesville, are the remaining
members of his immediate family. Mr..
Kearfott was a popular and respected
man, whose sterling worth had won
for him a large circle Of friends. For
over fifty years he was a consistent
member Of the Baptist church. The
funeral was held in Martnsburg.
Mr.. William R. Cbapline, one of
Shepherdstown's oldest residents, was
found dead in bed at his home in this
place last Saturday morning. He
had died some time during the night,
and had passed away so quietly that
it was not known just when the end
came. Mr.. Cnapllne was 70 years,
9 months and 26 days old. He had
been in failing health for long time,
and the infirmities OF old age pressed
so heavily upon him that death came
TO him as a welcome relief. He was
always a respected and exemplary
man, and lived quiet, honorable life
He was a member of the Lutheran
church. He is survived by two sons
and four daughters John n. Chap
line, at home; C. L. Chapline, Of
Harper's Ferry; Mrs. John Stipp, Of
Shepherdstown; Mrs. VIM. H Staley,
of Belair, Md. ; Mrs. James H. Rog-
ers, of Hampshire county, w. Va. !;
and Mrs. Lillian Conklyn, Of Sparta,
Pa. The funeral service was held in
the Lutheran church Monday morn
ing, conducted by Rev. c. H. Hockey,
and the remains were inferred III
Elmwood Cemetery.
Capt. Samuel D. Engle, a we'll
known and highly esteemed citizen Of
Jefferson county, died at his home
near Middleway last Saturday night,
aged &C years. The deceased was a
gallant Confederate soldier, and served
with distinction throughout the civil
war, first as lieutenant In Company
A, 18th Virginia Cavalry, and later
as captain Of Company +, in the same
regiment. Funeral services were held
in the NJ. P. church at Middleway, by
Rev. II. a. Green, after which the re-
mains were inferred in Edge Hill
Cemetery at Charlestown, with Ma
sonic honors, by Trilumlnar Lodge OF
Middleway, and Malta Lodge Of
Charlestown.
Mr.. Edward Gompf, a well-known
young man of Harper's Ferry, died at
his home in that place Wednesday of
last week, aged 80 years, 10 months
and s days. The funeral was held in
the Lutheran church Sunday after
noon, the service being conducted by
Rev. c. H. R,ckey. The deceased
was a most estimable young man, and
his kind and obliging disposition had
won for him a large circle of friends.
He was married about three years ago
to Miss Lottie Cox, who survives him.
Mr.. Jos. L. Grantham died on Sun
day last at his home on the Opequon.
near Middleway, in the 62d year of
his age Two brothers, John S. and
VIM. J. Grantham, of this county, sur
vive him.
Mr.. Henry Saylor, aged y years,
died at his home near Sharpsburg,
Tuesday night. A widow and five
sons survive him.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mix died at her
home near Falling Waters, on Deem
Der 18th, aged 70 years, 5 months and
I days.
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