Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-09-19
Answering the Last Roll Call.

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spected residents of Jefferson county,
died at his home, "Altona," near
Charles Town, last Sunday afternoon
about 8 o'clock. He had been i'll
about a month from pneumonia, but
had apparently become much better,
when a relapse set in and his death
soon followed. Col. Davenport was
70 years Of age He was an educated
and intelligent man, a sturdy speci-
men of the old Virginia gentleman,
courteous in his manner and refined in
his instincts. He was graduate of
the University of Virginia, class of
1852. In 1859 he was a lieutenant
in the military company that went
from Charles Town to Harper's Ferry
to help repress the John Brown raid,
and afterward commanded the guard
that took Brown to and from the Jail
to the courthouse daily. He proba-
bly, knew more about that insurgent
than any other man. In 1860 he mar
ried Miss Martha, daughter Of Hon.
Brutus ]. Clay, of Kentucky. She
survives him, with three sons, ]. c.,
of Graham, Va, H. B., Jr., of Clay
county, w. Va, and E. c. Davenport,
of Charles Town, and one daughter,
Mrs. Catesby Woodford, of Bourbon
county, KY.
Col. Davenport was Democrat in
politics, and though an active worker,
was never a candidate for Office He
was for many years a director and
treasurer of the Jefferson County Mu
tual Fire Insurance Company. The
farm on which he lived near Charles
Town, was one Of the finest in JEFF
ferson county, and was splendidly i'm
proved. 1t was once owned by
Charles Washington, a brother of
George Washington. Col. Davenport
was buried on Tuesday from his late
residence.
Mr.. John w. Hollida, who lived at
Scrabble, Berkeley county, just across
the line from Jefferson, and who was
widely known in this section, died
Monday evening, aged GA years. He
sustained a stroke of paralysis year
or two ago; and he has been gradually
failing ever since. Mr.. Holida en-
listed in Company F, First Virginia
Cavalry, at the beginning Of the civil
war, and served until the long strug-
gle was over. He was a man Of
courage and great physical strength,
and was detailed to the ambulance
corps, where he was Of splendid SER
vice. He was always ready to help
the poor fellows who had fallen in bat
tie, and it is said of him that he would
unhesitatingly rush into the firing line
to carry off some wounded soldier
who needed surgical aid. Mr.. Holli-
da was of a genial, friendly DISPOSE
ton, full of fun and good nature, and
he had a wide circle of friends who
will greatly regret his death. He was
devoted to his family, and we sympa-
thize with them in their bereavement.
The funeral was held at his late home
yesterday morning, and the remains
were inferred in Elmwood Cemetery.
Rev. J. G. Thrasher conducted the
service. He is survived by three sons
and four daughters.
Again we are called upon to chronicle
the death of another Of Shepherds
towns oldest citizens, Mr.. Joseph
Byers,a lifelong resident, having passed
away early Monday morning at the
age of 81 years. Mr.. Byers had been
i'll for long time, his bodily strength
gradually failing as a result Of the in
frmities of old age. The deceased
lived all his life in this place, and in
his younger days took an active part
in business affairs. He was frequent
ly elected member Of the town coun-
Gil. He was man Of integrity and of
high moral character and had the re-
spect of those who knew him. He is
survived by his wife and three chill
dren: William C. and Miss Bette
Byers, Of Grafton; Mrs. JamesW. Bane,
of Charles Town Mrs. VIM Phelps,
of Baltimore; and Miss Rose Byers at
home. The funeral was held yester-
day in the Lutheran church, of which
he was a member. and the remains
were inferred in Elmwood Cemetery.
Rev. H. Max Lentz conducted the
service.
Mrs. Mary Walters, widow of Isaac
Walters, died in Charles Town last
Thursday evening, after long illness,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.
A. Phillips, aged Sc years. She was
former resident of Shepherdstown,
but had not lived here for many years.
She is survived by one son and two
daughters: Newton Walters and Mrs.
H. D. Rust, of Washington, D. c., and
Mrs. D. A. Phillips. The funeral
was held in the Baptist church in
Charles Town on Saturday.
Ernest Billmyer, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert L. Billmyer, died last
Thursday afternoon at his home near
Billmyer's Mill, aged IA years. He
had been i'll only about a week, and
his death was caused by inflammation
of the stomach. Ernest was bright
and manly youth, and his death was
a great shock to his family and friends.
The funeral service was held Friday
at his late home by Rev. DR.. Charles
Ghiselin, and the remains were in
tered in Elmwood Cemetery.