Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-07-24
The Death Record.
The Deafh Record.
Mrs. Amanda Maddox, widow of
the late James J. Maddox, died at her

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Mrs. Amanda Maddox, widow of
the late James ]. Maddox, died at her
late residence near Uvilla on Sunday
morning last, after short illness OF
but one weeks duration. She had
been failing for about one year. She
was a woman of noble christian char
acter and had been a member of the
Methodist church for many years. She
was a devoted mother, a good neigh
Dor, and all who knew her loved her
for her many excellent qualities. She
was in the Goth year of her age. She
died in the house in which she was
born. She was daughter Of Joseph
Melvin, and when quite young mar
ried James J. Maddox, who was a
drum major in the civil war. She is
survived by nine children, six sons
and three daughters, all of whom are
married. Her six sons bore her re-
mains to their last resting place, in
the graveyard adjoining the Methodist
church at Uvilla, after services con-
Quoted by Rev. J. G. Thrasher. -Four
of the sons came in from Ohio, where
they are now living, and are prosper
GUS men and good citizens. Her other
two sons and her three daughters are
residents of this county.
News has been received here of the
death of Charles Faweett, native Of
Shepherdstown, who died on May 22d
OF consumption in San Antonio, Tex.
Mr.. Fawcett, who was about SO years
Of age, was born and raised in Shep-
herdstown, but left here many years
ago for the West, where, it is said, he
passed through many exciting cpl
sodes and became an expert pistol shot
by force of necessity in that country
where mans quickness and sureness
of aim was often his only protection
from sudden death. Mr.. Fawcett Is
survived by brother, John W. Faw-
cett, now in st. Louis, We believe, and
one sister, Mrs. Harry Groves, Ct
South Carolina.
Mrs. Annie Earl Briscoe, wife Of
Henry L. Briscoe, and sister Of Robert
Earl, of this county, died Saturday
morning at her home in Washington
Civ, in her 55th year. She was an
active member of the Western Presby-
terian Church and noted for many
works of charity. She leaves five
children-Paymaster H. E. Briscoe,
U. S. Navy; DR.. Frank L. Briscoe,
Lieut.. Earl Briscoe, U. S. Army; John
E. Briscoe, and Miss Annie L. Briscoe.
Mrs. Annie B. Moler, beloved wife
of Mr.. Daniel J. Moler, died at her
home in Hedgesville Sunday, July 6,
at the age of 65 years. The family
moved to that vicinity some years ago
from the neighborhood Of Dufiields,
Jefferson county. The maiden name
of the deceased was Morrison. The
funeral took place on Tuesday and the
interment was at Hedgesville.-Mar-
taSblwg Statesman.
Mrs. Margaret Willis, wife Of Rev.
Andrew J. Willis, rector Of the Epis-
copal church at Middleway, Jefferson
county, died Monday night. A few
days ago the deceased underwent an
operation. Mrs. Willis was Miss
Mitchell, of Caroline county, Va, and
had resided at Middleway for about
ten years. A husband and four chill
dren survive her.
Mr.. James w. Everhart, native OF
Jefferson county, died recently at his
home in Springfield, Illinois, aged Y
years. He moved West about fifty
years ago. Five children survive him.
Mr.. Edward Sim, one of the oldest
residents of Frederick, Nd, died last
week, aged 83 years. He was the
father-in-law of Rev. John o. Knott,
formerly of this place.
John Mundey, well-known resi-
dent of Hagerstown and a brother of
Postmaster Harry E. Mundey, OF
Shepherdstown, died Monday after
noon, aged 60 years.
Mrs. Elizabeth Beller, widow Of
the late James W. Beller, died Friday
night at an advanced age in Charles
Town. She is survived by two daugh-
tiers and one son.
Mrs. Anna Miller, wife of Jacob
Miller, died at her home in Martins
burg Sunday night, aged 40 years.