The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
CAPT. ]. M. FALKNER
 HAS PASSED AWAY
Dies at Country Home at Noun
 tain Creek
DEATH WAS UNEXPECTED
Though He Had Been Unwell for More Than Two Years, He Was as We'll as Usual Just Be-
 fore Death.

Montgomery, May 1S.-(Special.)- )-Capt. J. NJ. Falkner, one of the best known citizens of Alabama, if not of the south died at his countrs home at Mountain Creek. at an early hour this morning, the end being unexpected, though he has been in bad condition physically for more than two years. The trouble has been akin to Brights disease and result ant heart affection, though the doctors have at times been rather puzzled to tell just what was wrong with him.
 Captain Falkner retired from active du- ties as district attorney for the Louisville and Nashville railroad two years ago, giving over the hard work of the office to his assistant, George W. Jones. Since that time he has served the company in an advisory capacity only, spending much of his time at his country place at Mountain Creek, where is located the Old Soldiers Home, which he promoted ana founded and which is a monument to his love for the men who followed Lee.
 Was Feeling Well.
 , The end came at s;s0 o'clock. He and Mrs. Falkner, who has been his constant attendant, were aroused at about the same time. He said he was feeling we'll and they exchanged few words. About that time he began to gasp and in very short time was dead. either directly or indirectly as result of heart failure. His wife and sister, Mrs. Sallle Falkner May, were with him when the end came. The funeral will take place Sunday aft ernoon at the old family burying ground at Marbury, on the Louisville and Nash vile railroad.
 A large number of his old friends in Montgomery will attend the funeral in cuded among these being members of the two camps of Confederate Veterans, one of which bears his name, and ever so many others, who have known him all these years that he has been a resi- dent of the state and the Capital City. By his side in the work for the sol diers home were c. l.. Ruth and S. D. Wescott, both of whom were early at the home, to pay respects to the dead and have part in the last sad rites that attended his departure from this earth.
 An Eventfu Life.
 Captain Falkner was of Welsh extrae- tion, intermingled with the English origin on his mothers side His father divided honors as a distinguished attorney and politician, and later as a reverend divine. in which latter capacity he served his people almost entirely without remunera- ton. At the outbreak of hostilities be- tween the north and south the father h htr,ac al as captain, going to the front early in July for the protection of the loved south land, where he was a distinguished resi- dent and fighting valiantly and with honor to himself and confederates. Later the father was made lieutenant colon Il of the Eighth Confederate cavalry, resign ingtAnly when failing health compelled his action in this respect.
 Jefferson Manly Falkner the subject of this article, was born in Randolph coun- ty July 14, 1S43. His early life was spent in this region of quiet and calm until his sixteenth year, when he entered Mercer university, Pennfield, Ga and where he studied for two years, until the call of his country and his section demanded his services in the war which his father was fighting in with distinct success. He enlisted in his fathers cavalry, and for thirteen months served as private Later He Wde 1lltluc StCCllu ltulOudilL Ol CObi- pany B, Eighth Confederate cavalry, later being signally rewarded by being elected to act as captain.
 The young veteran bore a charmed life. Times almost .innumerable he was hit by stray bullets that injured for a while, but never permanently wounded His gal lsntry on the field of battle was often marked by those in higher office. which won for him repeated recommendations fo.. UN irer fo ha end he was in every movement of the cavalry in Wheelers corps, always to the front and fighting valiantly always until success or defeat marked their endeavors.
 Immediately upon the close of the war. for two years, he was engaged at farm ing and milling, building up his broken estate and preparing and shaping his course for a life work. One year after this the man of 25 was admitted to the bar of this city. immediately forming d partnership with his father until the latter retired.
 In 1890 Captain Falkner was appointed district attorney for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, position which he filled with credit until few months ago, when he retired from active business.
 Life of Charity.
 Captain Falkner's life was full of good to his city and to the state. He was philanthropist as few men are: cheerful and pleasant at all times and attentive to the wants of others and the desires of those he loved. At all times the deceased had fought strenuously for the principles which he adhered to, and which he be- lieved to be right
 Captain Falkner was never an office holder though he took an active interest in politics For four years he was an all derman of Montgomery and for two years city attorney. in which capacity he served with much credit to himself and honor to the citizens he represented. In the campaign of 1896 Captain Falkner WAS national committeeman and member of the national executive committee of the party, and was Alabama mem Der of the executive committee of the "Indianapolis Monetary Conference.
 On July 19 1887, Captain Falkner was married to Miss Lizzie Cameron, daugh- ter of Mrs Andrew Cameron of this city Their married life had been one of particular beauty, displaying the grace of charity and a largeness of love char acteristics of men of Captain Falkner's temperament By his wife he had two sons, Jefferson Cameron Falkner and Robert Moulton Fall1ner both of whom attended school in Montgomery, and both of whom were in this city at the time of his demise.
 Besides his wife and two sons, Captain Falkner is survived by his sister Mrs. Sallie Falkner May who lived with him.