Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-15
NJ. c. NADEADOUSCH DEAD
Expired Suddenly at His Home
HedgesviIIe tuesday.

HedgesyiIIe Tuesday.
FUNERAL OF MRS. S. v. FIERY
Prominent Farmer Suceumbed to
Heart Failure Near Kearneysville
Death Of Mrs. Brown.
Mr.. Moses c.. Nadenbousch, a for
mer sheriff of Berkeley county, for
mer member of the West Virginia
legislature and widely known and
respected resident of Hedgesville, died
very suddenly at his home Tuesday
afternoon shortly after o'clock, his
death being due to heart failure
Mr.. Nadenbousch had apparently
been in his usual health up to the
time of his death, which came swiftly
while he was busily engaged in SUI
perintending the erection of build
ing on his premises. He had always
led an active and busy life, and his
abrupt end came as a fitting climax
to long and useful career.
The news of his sudden death was
received in this city a short time af-
terward, and proved a distinct shock
and source of regret to many who had
known and respected him for number
of years.
Was a Native of County.
Mr.. Nadenbousch was a native of
Berkeley county, and member of an
old and distinguished family. He was
born and reared in Hedgesville district
and at an early age removed to that
town. He was skilled in the wheel
right and carpenter trade, and passed
the major portion of his mature years
in the pursuit of these occupations.
During the civil war he abandoned
his customary pursuits to take up the
business of a tanner, and for several
years he conducted tannery of con-
siderable proportions in Hedgesville.
Later he resumed his work as car
penter and builder, which he followed
actively literally until the hour of his
death. He amassed considerable wealth
through his industry and thrift, but
lost a great portion of his competence
when the Southern Contederacy fell,
the "lost cause" being indebted to him
for many thousands for material fur
nished during the great conflict be-
tween the states.
Served His State.
Mr.. Nadenbousch was a sturdy and
staunch democrat of the old school
a man loyal and steadfast to his polit-
ical faith, and commanding the con-
fidence of the members of his party.
After the rehabilitation of his compa-
triots he was selected to serve Berke-
ley county in the state legislature, be-
ing elected on the democratic ticket i'll
1872 He performed his duties with
honor and credit to himself and his
constituency. and in 1877 was again
marked for political honors, when he
was elected to the Office of sheriff
of his native county. He served his
people in this capacity for four years.
after which he retired TO private life.
passing the remainder Of his days in
his home town, respected and honored
by his fellow-men, and living life
that was worthy of emulation of all.
Was of Distinguished Family.
Mr.. Nadenbousch was of distin-
guished Berkeley county family, and
was a brother OF the famous Col. }.
@. Nadenbousch, who commanded one
of the most brave and brilliant regi-
ments that served in the southern ar
my. He was also a gentleman of the
most exemplary Christian life, a
staunch and consistent member of the
Methodist Episcopal church, from ear
Hest manhood
He was also a member of Berkeley
lodge of Masons of Hedgesville, and a
member of the order Of Odd Fellows,
and was chosen only few weeks ago
to represent his lodge of the latter or,
der at the state meeting at Charles
Town.
He was in his S0th year. Surviving
him are six children. rs follows:
Mr.. w. II. Nadenbousch, OF Balti-
more: Mr. John t. Nadenbousch, cash
Ter of the Merchants & Farmers bank,
of Martlnsburg; Mr. A. c. MAIDEN
bousch, a prominent attorney of the
Berkeley county bar; Mrs. Lucy e.
Robbins, residing near North Noun
tain, this county; Miss Cora p MAIDEN,
bousch, residing at home, and Mr.. r.
F. t. Nadenbousch. OF IIedgesville