Cañon City record., 1904-12-22
JUDGE A. MACON
DIED IN DENVER.

One OF canou's Early Settlers
Coming Here Forty Years Ago
Saw the Town Grow From
Nothing.
A telegram was received by Jas. 7.
Locke last Friday morning conveying
the intelligence of the death of Angus
tus Macon the previous afternoon at
home of his brother r-in-law, J. G. Nc
Greath, 143O Franklin street. Denver,
Of acute stomach trouble.
Although people here were generally
aware that Mr.. Macon was in poor
health the announcement of his demise
was great shock to the community and
expressions Of sympathy for the bereav-
ed widowand family were heard on every
hand. 1t was only little over two
weeks ago that Mr. Macon was taken to
Denver in order that he might receive
special treatment for the ailment from
which he suffered, and that the end
should come SO soon was a matter Of
mingled surprise and regret to his
friends in this city.
Augustus Macon was born in Chris
tian county, Kentucky, September 10,
1882, and seven years later moved with
b;s n.ropts 70 plno,n;nafop TIIipnis
where he spent his boyhood days.
Shortly after attaining his majority he
entered the office Of Lincoln & Hern-
don at Springfield. Illinois, where he
took up the study of law. He remained |
there for two years and at the end of
that time was admitted to the Illinois
bar as full hedged lawyer. The Ma.
con family were great friends Of Abrs-
ham Lincoln, and the future president
was very fond of the young law student
an admiration that wac fully recipro-
Gated by the subject of this sketch.
Realizing that greater opportunities
were Afforded by the west for the prac-
tice OF his profession than could be
found In the older states Mr.. Macon
went to Nebraska and opened an office
in-Omaha, where he gained a reputa-
tion as an incorruptable lawyer and an
able advocate. In 1854 Mr.. Macon and
q party of about thirty Others came to
Colorado and located in Canon City,
which was At that time small village
with most Of its population gone into
the armies Of the Civil war.
The coming of the Sacons and party
was the turning point 10 Canon City's
history, and they were referred to as
the 'resurrectionists." Their arrival
was hailed with much satisfaction by
the people here. and. as they were fol-
lowed few months later by other i'm
migrants, the town took on a new lease
OF life in consequence. The Macon
party Hsu ionR hhu tohroHc Joht"cy
across the plains, which was made In
prairie schooners," and the advent
ures it had with hostile Indians is still
a theme for fireside talk by those ia
miliar with its experiences.
Mr. Macon was Interested in every
thing that affected the growth and
progress of the community. and it was
largely through his efforts and his
brother, Thomas Macon. who was a
member of the territorial Legislature,
that the penitentiary vas located In
Canon City. It was while in Omaha
that Mr.. Macon met and married Miss
Virginia McGreath, who survives him. |.
as do also two daughters, Mrs. Tillie
Patterson OF Denver, and Miss Addie
Macon OF this city, both Of whom were
at his bedside when he breathed his
last. He Is also survived by two
brothers, Hon. Thomas Macon OF Dem |
YER. and Joseph Macon. who resides in
Kansas.
The funeral and interment were held
In Denver last Saturday afternoon.
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