Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-11-22
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
CAPT. C. G.. MERRITT.

home in Greenville at O'Clock on
Friday afternoon. was not unexpect'
ed. On the 18th inst. he suffered q
stroke of paralysis and from that time
gradually sunk until death came
Capt. Merritt was son Of the late
John and Elizabeth Merritt, bis faith
or being one of the most substantial
farmers of Augusta county. He wal
born on Dec. "a, 1922. and was thus
IS years of age, but bis life had been
one so full of incident and adventure
that it seemed difficult to pass through
so m any vicisitudes, and do 80 much
even IN that time. When the Mexican
war broke out, he enlisted in q com
pany of volunteers then commanded
by Capt. Kenton Harper, and served
through that war. Shortly after II
closed, the discovery of gold In Cali
fornia sent an influx Of adventurous
young men there. and Capt. Merritt
was among these, and at bis death wai
probably the only "Forty.niner" liv.
ing in Augusta. He later returned tC
his native county. whore he continued
to live until the civil war broke out,
whom. with the spirit which carried
him into Mexico and through the per-
liz and hardships Of 1849 into Califor'
mia, he enlisted in the Confederate
army in company under Capt. Robt.
Lilley, and served through the war,
having been promoted to captaincy
before tho close. After the war he
married Miss Elizabeth Wilson of this
county, and continued to reside In the
neigh bOrhood Of his birth place until
his death. She survives him together
with two sons. Frank O. of Greenville
w. Guy Of Clarksburg. W. Va, and
three daughters, Mrs. John F. Ar
mentrout Of this city, Mrs. B emo d
Fultz of Clarksburg, VIVA, and Mrs.
B. b. Randolph Of Lexington. all Of
whom were with him at the last.
He was a man of genial disposition
cordial, hospitable, and whole souled
He was stauHch friend. and there
was 80 much OF romance In his life II
was pleasure to hear him when he
became reminiscent. He had won.
derfully strong and clear mind. a faci-
mating manner, and fund of infor.
nation, which made him most enjoy.
able and companionable. His we'll
knit frame and wonderful vitality
made him the ideal subject for a sol.
der and an adventurer. nothing
daunted him, and in youth he seemed
never to know fatigue. He was gen.
erOus and kind, fond husband and an
indulgent father. His funeral took
place from Bethel church on Sunday
the 18th, and was conducted by the
pastor the Rev. Mr.. Altfather, the in.
terment being in the cemetery Of that
church by the side Of the members OF
his family. The pall-bearers were;
Active-Messrs. @. g. Armstrong, G..
R. Jordan, 8. F. Pilson. J. N. McFar.
land. W. Il. Apple and s. A. D. Nc :
Kee. Hon0rary-Dr. E. o. Peyton,
and Messrs. G.. W. Fitch, G.. q. Hawpe
and Geo. F. Keiser.
Capt. Merritt left two brothers, Jno
Merritt, Esq.,, of this county, now in
very delicate health, and the Hon.
Saml Merritt. former territorial Con.
gresham from Utah. But two mem
bers Of his company in the Mexican war
survive him. One is Sam1 II. Helms
of Steele's Tavern, and the other Geo.
Alexander of Staunton.
NIB. soULE REID.
Mr.. Soule Redo. one the best known
citizens, of Columbus, Ca. prominent
In the city's bushes circles. and bro
ther of Captain William Redd, IT,.
ordinary Of Muscogee county, died at
his residence. No. 419 Thirteneth st.
on the 18th inst of Bright's disease.
Mr.. Redd had been in Ill health for q
number of months and suffer acutely
at times from the disease, but he re-
NAMED at bis office until a few days
ago when he became so Ill that he was
forced to remain at bis home. For the
past several days his condition had
been such as to gravely alarm bis
friends who hoped that he would come
out victor in his fight for life. but sur.
rounded by bis loved ones. he passed
peacefully away at his home.
He was Of generous, warmhearted
disposition and was sincerely liked by
those who knew him, and was especial.
ly appreciated by his intimate friends.
He was courtesy and geniality itself
and was Of cordial. whoIe-souled dis
postum that readily won him the
affection of those with whom he came
In contact
Hewas born in Columbus In October
IS. 1850, and was all OF bis life q re-
sident of Columbus, being the major
part of bis life, engaged in the broke
rage business. Besides his devoted
wife. he is survived by q brother, CAP
tain William Redd, Jr., ordinary Of
Muscogee county, and several niecei
and nephews.
He was member of tho Royal Ar
canum and Of the National Union and
was a member Of tho Trinity Episcopal
church.
The funeral took place from Trinity
church Columbus interment being in
Linwood cemetery. The services were
conducted by Rev. s. Aston WIagg.
Some years ago Mr.. Redd married
Miss Nellie Halle so we'll known and
so popular in Staunton.