The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-05
N MEMoRIAM.
CHARLES ID. BALpwIs


To the memory Of the late Charles p
BALDWIN this board. Of which he was 80
long a valued member. desires to pay BE-
coming tribute.
Nj Baldwin was born az whHevue IN
Columbus county. North Carolina on the
10Th day OF July. i>ls. and died while on
a visit 20 his daughter In PETERSBURG
Va. or the night o. oot. - 1854 Just ss
be was about 10 retire for the night
he suddenly fell upon that long sleep
that In this life knows no waking. Unsn
about "a year prior 20 his death ne was
the very picture % health ana the en-
bodlment Of physical strength. which
seemed 20 assure 20 him an unusual
length q life,
lie vs. % scotch parontnge. His father
was William y. Baldwin and hls mother
prior 20 her marriage, vas Aiiss Mar
gsre, Mcmillan
Before reaching his majority he en-
gsged IN the mercantile business on his
own account Ia his native town.
Ia 1875 he was married 90 Miss Eliza J.
Powell. whom he had known from her
caudhood and VINO. with their two chfi-
dren. a son and daughter. survives him.
In ISIS ne left has native state and came
20 Georsis. lie nrst located at MoRae
IN Telfalr county. bu, IN about a year
removed 60 tho adjoining county Of
Dodge. where he engaged extensively ia
thu business % manufacturing naval
stores. which be conducted with eminent
success. Ia 1856 he came 90 savannah
and was associated With the iirm Of Pea
cock. Hunt a Co. to which he Vas sd-
mitted . partner during the following
year Ito became Ia very short time
well known 70 the business men Of this
city. and 10 a very few years was reek-
oned ss among The solest OF then. This
recognition Of bis ability quickly Led 70
the seeking OF his advice and counsel IN
matters Of moment and 70 his election 20
officlal position IN many Of the large cor
pogations OF this busy city A. a bust
ness man be- was progressive and con-
servative. aggressive and cautious.
Around the Directors table he wished TO
know both sides OF every question pre-
sente3 HIS judgment. therefore. was
sound-his suggestions practical
lie Vas cheerful. happy and hopeful
which made him eninently companion
able TO al with whom he came in con-
tact IIiS approach was the signal OF
cheer and good Feeling lie was a re-
lislous man. a profcssed Christian, q
member % the Baptist Church. aud. while
loyal ana liberal in the support OF his
faith, his views were broad and catholic.
He was charitable-fril OF the spirit OF
kindness and benevoIsnce ard gave freely
10 the cause OF the oppressed and needy.
but without os,entation lie was held in
che highest esteem by the membeFs OF
this board and. In his death. each menu
Der is afflicted with sense OF personal
sorrow
Therefore. be u resolved. That m the
death OF Charles T. BALDWIN the Citizens
Bank Of savannah has lost one OF is
most faithfa frieuds aud valued diyec-
tors
Second. THAT the members Of this board
extend their sympathy aud condolences 20
his widow and children IN this great be-
reayemeut
TaHd. That this tribute be recorded
upon the minutes Of this bank. publis he'd
% tho Morning News and a copy BE- fur
nlshed a. the widow Of the deceased
a true copy Of the tribute and resolu-
lions adopted by he Board OF Directors
OF The citizens Bank OF Savannah o.
Nov. =. 4. u. 1870
3. a. DENMARK. President.
GEO. G. FREEMAN. Cashier