The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-17
Ex-Mavor H. s. poggett Dead.

Hugh S. Doggett. one of our best known
and most prominent citizens. died al
his home here at 10 80 o'clock SAtur
day night. The deceased was born II
Spotsylvania. May II, 1916. and wal
conseq uently in the S4th year OF hi:
age. BY appointment of Judge John
T. Goolrick, he succeeded the late DR..
L.. b. Rose as Mayor of Fredericksburg
in April, 1877 and was twice elected
to the same office by the people, serving
until July /, 1880 He commanded
Company b, 3Oth Virginia Regiment,
during the civil war and was provost
marshal Of this city the last year Of the
war
Capt Doggett was successful bust
ness man. and during his long career
as a merchant acquired considerable
property. At the time of his death he
was the senior member Of the firm OF
Doggett & SCOTT, of this city a director
in the National Bank, past master oil
Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4. A +. &
a. NJ, and a vestryman of st George E
Episcopal Church He leaves one
daughter, Mrs william Scott, Of this
city.
Immediately after the morning serv'
Zoe at st. Georges Church Sunday a
meeting of the vestry was called and
the following resolutions passed
The vestry Of st Georges Church
desiring officially to express Its sense
of sympathy and sorrow on the an
nouncement Of the death OF Capt Hugh
Scott Doggett, one Of the Oldest In years
of this associated body, hereby enters
of record its testimonial of respect for
the high character, sound judgment and
Christian sincerity Of the deceased
during long and honorable life; and
the reciprocal emotions OF sadness on
the part Of each of its members with
his family at their great loss.
The vestry further enters OF record
that its members will attend the fun
eral Of Capt. DOggett in body and di-
rect the Register Of the Vestry TO send
a copy Of this memorial minute TO the
bereaved household.
The funeral services were held from
st. Georges Church yesterday evening
at 4 o'clock. which were conducted by
Rev. W. ID. Smith, the rector.
Mayor Rowe called a meeting OF the
CITY Council at 3 O'Clock and it wes
resolved that it attend os a body.
Lodge No 4, A + q A. NJ, con-
Quoted the services at the City Gene
terry. where the iuterment was made in
the fomily lot. The pail bearers were
Active-Messrs Hugh d. Sc tt, Sgd
ney Scott and William d. Scott grand
sons Of the deceased DR.. A o. Dog
gett, nephew Mr.. 7. n. Cunning
ham, husband Of his grand daughter,
and Mr.. T. n. Brent, near relative.
Honorary -Messrs. J J Young, Capt.
James S. Knox, J. II Myer. Sr ,
Capt. @. ". Wallace. Major Thomas
p. Wallace and st. Geo. r Fitzhugh.
Memorial.
AT a meeting Of the Board Of Direc
tors of the National Bank Of Freder-
icksbure. Virginia. held on the l6th
day Of October. 1892, the following
minute was unanimously adopted
The death on the l4th instant. in his
eighty.fourth year, Of our esteemed
friend and colleague Hugh S. Doggett,
has flied our hearts with sorrow
sadly remembering that we shall nc
more have his wise counsel and
friendly association, we desire &c
sp,ead on our minutes an eX-
pression of the loss this institu-
tion has sustained by his death. Foi
nearly twenty-niue years he has been
an honored member OF our Board. sur
viving, with one exception, all the Of
icers of this Bank when his official
connection with 1t began. Ever puDct-
nal in attendance on our meetings
prompt TO give assistance, brave and
wise in his advice, he has been through
all all these years faithful TO the trusts
reposed in him He was deligent al
all times in promoting the welfare OF
the Bank and added greatly, by hii
zeal business capacity and sterling
integrity to its successful operation
| OF earnest convictions himself, he was
| liberal to those differing with him. mol
did he allow such differences to inter
rupt the cordial relations which h'
ever cultivated with his colleagues
His death ia indeed great loss ant
brings 10 each member Of the BOaTC
feeling of personal bereavement
Sgmpathizing deeply with his mourn
ing family. we have
Resolved, That the above be entered
on our minutes that the officials o.
this bank attend the funeral Of our de
ceased friend in body that a copy o.
these minutes be sent to his family ant
furnished the city papers for publica
| ton
| A true copy.
Board Of Directors.
] Arthur Taylor,