The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-08

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him at his birth, for his ancestry on both
sides We're of good stock, and his parents
were in the enjoyment of sufficiet prop
erty to meet the requirements OF a cult
waited social life. His mothers people
we're among the early settlers of the coun-
ty, and of the most influential fami-
| lies. His father was a native of Scotland,
became a resident of Warrenton in 1929,
and lived there until his death in Deem
Der, 1894. He was successful in business
of high personal character, and was the
agent of the State of North Carolina for
the purchase of supplies in England dur
ing the War Between the States. His
acquaintance with the world in both its
business and social life was extensive,
and his bearing was graceful and pleas
| ing to a marked degree. The son inherited
the qualities of truthfulness, sincerity,
modesty and courage, and while his mar
ners were not so polished as his fathers,
| there was about his personality a charm
that was indescribably sweet and attrac-
| tive.
| He was prepared for college at the
Male Academy in Warrenton, and was
matriculated at the University of North
Carolina in 1859, whore he remained one
! year. a-sr
| In 1860 he commenced the study of
medicine IN Warrenton under the instruc-
| ton of DR.. Thomas E. Wilson. But the
war coming on soon afterwards he discon
| tinued the prosecution of his studies and
entered the Confederate army, as a pri-
vate. He enlisted in Company F, 18th
| N. c.. Regiment but was afterwards trans
| ferred to the 9th Regiment, First n. C.
Cavalry, and appointed Quartermaster of
that regiment. At the close of the war
| he returned to his home in Warrenton
and engaged in the mercantile business.
He continued to live there in the same
business until his last sickness and death.
! On the seventh day OF April, 1869, he
married Sue Blount Cawthorn, the sec
ond daughter of John v. Cawthorn, CT
| Warrenton. The union was most happy
one His widow survives him. He left
seven children: Sarah, the wife of Henry
l.. Falkner; Maggie, the wife OF Horace
Palmer; VIM. J. White, Sue Cawtborn
white, Nanny Bolton White, Samuel T.
White and Hugh Edward White.
No soldier who returned from the sur
render at Appomattox had tTuer con-
ccption of the enormity of that disaster
to the South, or fuller realization of
the desperate condition, social and finan-
cial of our people. He determined then
never to leave his State OF to change his
home but to cast his lot among ruined
people and to devote himself to tie cause
of helping to repair the disaster; and
most nobly did he keep his resolution.
In all the after years, until his death, he
never had a shadow of doubt as to the
rightfulness of the cause of tho South.
and with malice toward none and charity
oil h. n ool horn cyaT1
tleman, saturated with The spirit of the
South, of her traditions and her old evil
ization. His life was transformations and
simple ad was as well ordered and beauti
full as the music of the morning stars.
Probably, he did more kindnesses, helped
mere people, inspired more fainting hearts
for further struggle, and was more be-
loved and trusted than any man who ever
lived in the county He always spoke his
sentiments. when there was necessity
to speak, on all questions of public af
fairs or private morals, but he never gave
cffense. because all men respected his
opinion and believed in the sincerity of his
motives. To the colored population of
the county. in all matters OF business. he
was helpful and friendly, in charity tc
them. he abounded They relied on him
for advice and trusted him as their friend.
and no more touching scene could be wit
messed than the respectful and reverent
conduct of the great gathering OF that
race at the last obsequies over the de-
ceased.
The people of the county and town
often preferred him to. their highest places
of trust and honor, but he never sought
or held a political office. There were
fixed principles which controlled him in
his duty to his country and in ms con
duct in social life, but he was neither
partisan in politics nor a o'got N religion.
He was Christian, but you knew 1t Only
from his conduct You knew from his
walk that he had been with Jesus While
he was entirely free from cant and posing,
the religious influence accompanied every
act of his life, and around the altar OF
hi home sacred halo Of Christian trust
and hone rested upon every spot and
sanctiied every heart. He filed well
every relation in life. He was a useful
citizen. a kind neighbor. faithful TREND,
an afrectionate husband and loving faith
Ter. His loss will be deeply feit by the
whole county, and by none more than ne
POOR and distressed
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