The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-08-26
THE DEATH RECORD.

Cockey.-Col Joshua Hutchins Cockey,
well known and highly esteemed citizen and
farmer of My Lady's Manor, 10th district died
at his home, Harmony Hail." OH Wednesday
last, in the GID year of his age. He had been
10 failing health long time and his death was
not unexpected. Col. Cockey was the eldest
son OF the late Peter F. and Mrs. Elizabeth
Hutchins Cockey, of "Melrose," Cockeysville,
and grandson Of Joshua Hutchins, of My
Lady's Manor. In addition to being success
full farmer Col Cockey took an active interest
in Democratic politics and was twice elected
to the House of Delegates by the Democrats.
He also held position at one time in the Bal
timore- Custom House. He served as dele
gate in many conventions of his party and was
regarded as q clear headed and safe man. Col.
Cockey was a man of pleasing address and
genial manners and had wide circle of friends.
In 1871 he married Miss Anna R. Hutchins,
daughter of John Hutchins, who survives him,
with ten children-six sons and four daughters.
He is also survived by his mother. four sisters
and one brother, DR.. Melchor Gist Cockey, of
Kansas. The funeral took place at st. James
P. E. Church, on Thursday afternoon and Twas
largely attended, the rector, Rev. Sydney A.
Potter, conducting the services. The pail
bearers were Messrs. E. Cuttings Merryman,
Albert T. Love, N. Bosley MerrymaD, William
r. Hoff, John Markoe, VIM. d. Hutchins,
John c. Bosley and Joshua F. Cockey. VIM.
c. Brooks had charge Of the funeral arrange
ments.
Perrie.-Mr. ]. Benson Perrie, brother of
Mr.. Albert w. Perrie, of the TowsOn bar, died
on the 21st inst, after a long illness from
Bright's disease, at his home near Nottingham,
Prince Georges county, aged "a years. He
was a man of fine education and an upright
and highly esteemed citizen. He was grad
uate of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Later
he studied divinity and was ordained minister
of the NJ. E. Church, and intended toi be-
become missionary to China, but his fathers
death about this time interfered With his plans
and he gave up the idea of missionary work.
Mr.. Perrie was originally a Democrat but later
became Republican and had served in the
House of Delegates and had also been Register
of Wills of his county. The very large atten-
dance at his funeral showed the high esteem
in which he was held by his neighbors.
Scott.-Rev. Hugh B. Scott, well known
Presbyterian minister, died at his home at
Stewartstown, York county, on Saturday last,
after an illness of four years from compiled
ton OF diseases. He was native of Ireland and
70 years of age. He graduated from Princeton
and distinguished himself by his courageous
work during the Civil War as chaplain of one
ofthe New Jersey regiments. Besides widow,
be is survived by 10 children one of whom is
Mr.. Samuel Scott, of Phoenix, Baltimore
county.
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Mr.. Joseph Frieden valid, died at her summer
home, White Hall Manor, in Worthington
Valley. early on Saturday morning last, from
the effects of stroke of paralysis, aged Il
years. She was native of Baltimore city and
was active in a number of Hebrew charities
the greater part of her life. In February, 1902,
Mr.. and Mrs. Friedenwald celebrated the fif-
tieth anniversary of their marriage. Deceased
was the mother of twelve children.
Harden.-Mr Thomas ]. Harden, well
known contractor who was stricken with paral-
ysis last week. died at his home on the Fred
erick road on Tuesday last, aged SO years.. He
was a native of Baltimore city, but spent the
greater part of his life in this county and was
at one time road supervisor for the LIST district.
His wife died some years ago and he is surviv-
ed by seven children, his only son being Mr..
Thomas ]. Harden, Jr.
Chenoweth.-Mrs Martha Chenoweth died
at the home of her son. Mr.. Charles Cheno-
weth, of Loeb Raven, on Tuesday last. She
had been sick for long time from compiled
ton of diseases. The funeral took place on
Thursday and the remains were inferred in
Baltimore Cemetery. Rev. H. E. Wright, of
Towson, conducted the services.