The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-04-12
Obituary.

That eStimabie Christian woman,
Mrs. Emily A. McKeehan, widow OF
Or. b. #. McKeehan, departed this
life April ), 1901, at her home In
Clarksburg. She was born on the
Gore farm, few miles below Clarks-
burg ON the river. then owned by her
father, Col. William Martin, August
%, 1924. Her father subsequently
sold this farm and removed TO ElE
creek near Romines Mills, where they
resided until her marriage to DR.
McKeehan October 81. 1850.
The DIR. and his bride resided there
several years and then removed to
Clarksburg, where they spent the re-
mainder OF their lives. They we're de.
vout members Of the Presbyterian
church and regular attendants and
communicates, whenever opportunity
afforded.
Mrs. McKeehan was woman Of
plety aad purity, devoted to her fami-
~, her church, and friends, by whom
she was beloved. Too much cannot
be said in commendation OF her va
rious virtues. Her lovely character
and the sterling qualities Of her hus-
band have been impressed upon their
family OF worthy and highly respected
children, who succeed her, namely,
Charles NJ, Mrs. Judge p. NJ. Smith,
Of Wellsvllle, Ohio, William Clayton
and Eta. Her sons are men Of ster-
ling worth and her daughters accom-.
plished, lovely, Christian ladies.
Mrs. McKeehan was the last men,
Der OF the family Of Col. William Mar
tin, veteran and soldier, who served
during the War of the Revolution, in
New Jersey. After peace had been
declared and liberty assured to the
American Colonies, Col. Martin came
to North Western Virginia; just when
he came is not definitely known. IL
is safe to assume that he came TO Mon
ongalia county by the time of its for
nation In 1916, and thence came to
Clarksburg before the formation OF
Harrison county in 1884. Being Il
man Of fine business capacity, he was
accorded high position in society and
formed intimate friendships with many
gentlemen, especially with Major Will
liam Raymond and Col. Benjamin Will
son, both Revolutionary soldiers and
veterans as we'll as himself. 1t is sup
posed he returned to Monongalia
10 take charge Of the otiice Of sheriff,
but whether be was made sheriff can
not now be aScertained, as the records
Of that county we're destroyed by fire,
and, SO far as we know, history is ST.
lent upon that subject. Be that as II
may he returned to Harrison and
made this county his permanent home.
1t is probable he may have engaged in
the live stock business and probably
In the mercantile business, before he
returned to Morgantown. After 10.
eating permanently in Harrison coun-
ty he engaged actively and largely in
live stock business. and, to some ex-
tent, IN farming, in which vocation he
made marked success. Some years
later, while Col. Wilson still held the
Office of clerk OF the county court and
Major Raymond continued to hold the
Office of county surveyor, Col. Martin
was elected sheriff, thus bringing the
three old Revolutionary veterans into
close, confidential and friendly rela-
tions, which continued through life.
Col. Martins eldest son married a
daughter OF Col. Wilson, and four of
his daughters were married to sons OF
Col. Wilson. -Four Of Maj. Haymond's
sons married daughters of Col. Wilson,
and Col. Wilson'S youngest daughter
married a grandson Of Maj. Raymond,
lust as one of Col. Martins grand
daughters parried grandson of Col.
Wilson.
All Of the chilren Of both Col. Mar
tin and Mai. Raymond have now
passed away, and but one OF Col Will
sons children survives She is now in
better health and with brighter pros
poets Of continuation OF life than
she has had for years.
May the deceased, Mrs. McKeehan,
rest in peace and enjoy a glorious inn
mortality beyond the grave.
a FRIEND.