Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-23
HIS FAMILY With INN AT END
Funeral Will BE Held From Presby.
terrain Church Tomorrow Afternoon
Military Honora to be Accorded
Memory of One of the Common.
wealth's Leaders.
Especial to the Daily prcss.)

RICHMOND, VA, Sept 22.-Col-
oncI Charles r. O'Ferrall, former gov
ernor and former congressman, died
at 1910 o'clock this morning at his
home, 903 Park avenue.
The end was not unexpected. as for
several days lie had hecn unconscious
and was partially paralyaed Tuesday
evening. All the members of his fam
lily were at his bedside
Colonel O'Ferrall was compelled 20
take to his bed Aug. %, ana since that
time he has steadily weakened. His
death was due to complete nervous
collapse. His great will power and
courage forced him TO fight against
the advice Of friends to take a rest.
He was engaged in the practice of
his profession, to which he was de-
voted, and he persisted In working
after his strength had been exhaust
ed.
Colonel O'Ferrall was twice married.
his first wife being daughter of Gen
eral McI.nin, of Enterprise, Miss, the
wedding taking place during the war
and while Colonel Ferrall was on fur
longh recovering from wounds receiy-
ell i'll battle. = Two children were born
to thcm-Charles r. O'Ferrall, Jr.,
and Robert McLain O'Ferrall. The
former is n business man of Dillon,
S. c., and the latter Is engaged in
mercantile pursuits at Mullin, s. G..
Several years ago Governor OFer-
rail- married Mrs. II. b. Danforth, a
daughter of Colonel William c.
knight. and by that union there are
four children-M Misses Helen and Ma
bel O'Ferrall and Messrs. Frank x.
and William c. O'Ferrall, all of this
city. One sister, Mrs. Cyrus H. Cline,
of Lynchhurg, also survives him.
Governor Exnrenses. Sorrow.
Since the news of the illness if
Colonel OFerrall was published,
many letters have been sent to the
family. Soon after the death of Col.
OFcrrall was communicated to the
governor letter from his excellency
was handed in at the home Of mourn
ing.
Colonel O'Ferrall ana his family at
Tended the Second Presbyterian
church, of which denomination he had
for years been follower. He was
not II member of any fraternal orders.
The funeral will he held at o'clock
Sunday afternoon, and the services
will take place Mt the Second Presby-
terian church. The burial will be
made in Hollywood.
Colonel O'Ferrall was member OF
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, and
also of the Stuart Monument associa-
ton. These bodies Will take steps to
pay honor to the distinguished soldier.
Proclamation Issued.
Governor Montague this afternoon
! issued proclamation reviewing the
brilliant career of the former governor
| and paying n just tribute to his high
! and honorable SERVE in peace and war
The flags on all State buildings will
he at half mast until after the obse-
Inics, and tomorrow salute Of sew
entcen guns will be fred,
| All Of the military of the city will
take part in the funeral and companies
from Petersburg, Charlottesville, Fred
cricksburg and possibly other cities
will also he In the line.
With The death of Colonel OFer-
rail-, there are today only two former
governors Of Virginia living. They
are Colonel William r. Cameron. 1f
Petersburg, and Major j. Hoge Tyler,
of Radford.
Charles It. OFerral was born
in Frederick county. Va, on October
81. 1Si5, and was at the time of his
death about siXty-nve years, of age.
Ills father was the late John OFFER
rail- of Morgan county. Va (now West
Virginia). having often been member
OF the Virginia House of Delegates,