The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-01-02
Major William II. MauIdia.


HAMPTON, Dec. 28.-After o'clock
last night the condition of Major Maui
din grew worse. DR.. Eugene Foster.
OF Augusta, was summoned for con-
sultation. Shortly after noon Major
Mauldin unconsciously passed away.
He was nearly 62 years Of age, having
been born on January Is, 1889. .He
leaves widow, two grown sons, three
daughters and eleven grandchildren.
The interment will take place to-mor-
Tow at 8 p. M, at the Hampton Gene
terry, where he-will be laid to rest be-
side a son.
The deepest sorrow fills the hearts of
the family, relatives, friends and the
entire community, who realize that
they have been bereft of the noblest of
men and truest of friends. This sor-
row is shared by many warm friends
throughout tho county and State.
|. Senator William H. Mauldin was de-
scendcd from line of ancestry who
were amongst the first settlers and
leading merchants of the Piedmont
section Of this State. His grandfather
on his mothers side, Major Andrew
Hamilton, man of wealth and influ-
ence IN his day, was captain in Jack
sons "Creek Indian" war He was
born in Pickens County in 1880, his
father, b. F. Mauldin, being at the
time q merchant in Greenville, but
moved the same year to Anderson, and
was one of the first settlers of that
place, which was then q new town.
He was educated at Calhoun Academy
and Furman University. He entered
into business with his father in 1857, as
B. F. Mauldin g. Son. The large and
successful business conducted by them
was closed up in 1851 by his going into
the Hampton Legion as lieutenant in
Company D, (infantry,) it being largely
through his efforts that this company
was armed and equipped and received
into the Legion.
He was in the battles Of Manassas.
Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Frasers
Farm, Gaines's Mill, Malvern Hill and
all engagements of the seven days
lighting around Richmond, after which
he was promoted to captain and assign
ed to quartermaster's duty with the
Hampton Legion. Later nc was pro-
noted major, serving as chief quarter
ternaster of Hoods division during
Longstreet's East Tennessee campaign.
Afterwards he was with Gary's division
OF cavalry, surrendering at Appomat-
tox the best organized and equipped
field quartermaster's outfit that was
surrendered. He was selected by Gen.
Ices chief quartermaster to make his
transfer of the property of the cavalry
to Gen. Grants property quartermas-
ter, Capt. T. J. Alberger. He was
known in the army as ''a fighting quar-
termaster." On his return home from
the war he removed to lower South
Carolina, engaging in the lumber busi-
ness, and was at the head of large
and growing enterprise, being presi-
dent and owner with his son, (AIr. w.
g. Mauldin,) of the Hampton and
Branchville Railroad and Lumber
Company.
Major Mauldin was n large land
owner and strong believer in self
help in the development of the resour-
ces of the State. He was trustee of
Clemson College, and in full accord
with the educational policy of n liberal
support of the common schools and
and higher instil .tions of learning in
the State. He was always noted for
his public spirit and was always found
one of the foremost citizens in adyo-
eating measures for the advancement
of Hampton County, or for the good
and the welfare of his fellow citizens
throughout the State. And in every
question Of public interest he was
always found working for the public
good with that energy Of character and
patriotism Of purpose which those who
knew him readily recognized az being |
q part of his nature.
In 1899 Major Mauldin was honored |
by the Democracy of Hampton County |
With o seat In the House Of Represent
tatlves. In 1894 he was elected Sana. |
tor and reelected for four years more
IN the primary on October 80. 1909 II, |
bofhrDranches he was esteemed for hia !
Egg. c:s;s.dotvT anu ability, and no man
ever exerted more influence for good |
in the Legislature. He was frequently |
referred to as working member and
not a talker.
Major Mauldin's record is one TO be
proud of and as soldier, business man,
Representative, Senator and citizen
Hampton County has always regarded
MN with pride and the highest esteem.