Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Death of Mr.. Thomas IL. Beaver
Last Thursday

Last Thursday
: Mr. Thomas H. Deavs~, for h "A
a century prominent and in
duential citizen of Lexington, died
at his homo on lower Main street
at 6 o'clock Thursday morn ing,
January IS, 1906. Fol the past
six weeks he had been seriously
I'LL from complication of heart and
kidney trouble, although up to
within the past year he had enjoy
remarkably vigorous health. For
several days previous to his demise
his friends knew that death was a
matter OF only a short time. In
consequence his absent children
were summoned to his bedside. and
all were present when the end
came.
The funeral services took place
Friday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
from Trinity Methodist church,
with which church Mr.. Deaver
held his membership. Rev. j. o.
Rrott and DR.. Charles Manly
omciated. The church was crowd
ed with friends and relatives.
Including members of Rockbridge |
Dodge of Odd Fellows, Daughters
Of Rebekah and Lexington Fire
Department, who marched in che
procession, and with which organ
izRtions Mr.. Beaver had been con-
nected. The impressive burial
service Of the Odd Fellows was
used at the grave, Mr.. j. V.
Grinstead acting as noble grand,
and MIA. W. Manspile, chaplain.
The floral offerings were numerous
and several pieces were elaborate.
Mr.. Beaver was born in Charles
Town, now West Virginia, Janu-
airy 81, 1928, consequently lacked
but a few days Of being 70 years
of age. He was a son of NJ
Joshua l.. Deaver, his mother
before marriage being Miss Anne
Norris Of Georgetown, d. G. In
1917 he came to Lexington with
his parents, and up to his death
was closely identified with the
interests Of his adopted commuIi- I
5y. For many years he was
extensively engaged with his
brother, Mr.. Charles K. Beaver,
n the manufacture of shoes, and !
alter conducted ageneral store and ]
llsoiwas engaged in farming. G
During the Civil War Mr..
beaver spent snort time in the
lctiye service of the field, and was
alter detailed to manufacture shoes
1t Lexington for the soldiers. He
vas lifelong Republican, and
vas influential in local politics.
COR years he was a member of the
own council and also served on
he school board. He was the last
Of Lexington's first fire
and was Staunch friend "
( the present efficient fire depart.
lent. For As years he had been II
member of Rockbridge Lodge of
ed Fellows, and treasurer of that
rider for 38 years. He was a n
uthc speaker Of no mean ability.
nd frequently Ills voice was heard p
town meetings and gatherings r
Odd Fellows. Mr.. Beaver was
indy in disposition, unusually in
,lligent and enjoyed a wide circle m
I friends. -,
In l849 Mr.. Beaver married Miss 10
arab A. Chittum Of Lexington. pi
no died six years ago. Six ca
lildren survive this union, as ~ y
Flows: MrF. Emma Hurlbut, wife an
Mr.. VIII. Hurlbut OF Washing sh
IN, ID. c.; Miss Lille Lee Beaver bi
st. Louis, No.; Mr.. john H. II II
eaver of Roanoke; Miss Mary j. ban
eayer of Lexington; Mr.. William st
Beaver Of New York, and Mrs. De
ellen Beckwith. wife of Mr.. A. b. VI On
sckwith Of Lexington. Three
'ughters are dead, as follows: FL
re-. Fannie Coleman, Mrs. Sallis 60 2.
'ley and Mrs. Rose Crigler. One i nI
other, Mr.. Charles Il. Beaver.