The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-07
Capt. w. B. Shaw.
Able Lawyer. Beloved Citizen
and Christian Gentleman
Passes Away Suddenly at
Home Of His Son IN Oxford
Buried Here.

The death OF Capt. W. B. Shaw
son, Mr.. Henry NJ Shaw. in Oxford,
about II O'Clock on the night of De
cember 23rd, did not come as a sur
prise to his Henderson friends. He
had been in declining health a long
time having been forced to give up
the practice of law on account of his
failing condition. His death was sud-
den, without lingering helplessness
and a care to others, as he had often
expressed wish that if it might be
the Lords will for him to be taken.
Capt. Shaw was 65 years of age. He
was prominent lawyer and ii fine
speaker, and enjoyed more than
local reputation as a man of high
Legal, oratorical and scholarly attain
nlents. He delighted at all times to
pay tribute to the Confederate sol
,diers and women of the South, and his
services were in wide demand as a
memorial day orator. on which occa-
sioDs he was always at his best.
The body was brought to Hender-
son and buried in the family square
at Elmwood Cemetery beside his
beloved wife, on Saturday, December
26th. Funeral was held from the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. r. p.
Strause. at $3.50 O'Clock, conducted
by Rev. DR.. Hufham, assisted by Rev
A. B. Runaway of Oxford, Rev. J. R.
Doan and Rev. r. G. Craven paying
Il splendid tribute to the many noble
qualities Of head and heart of the
dead man. Capt. Shaw was for many
years =. resident of Henderson, and
beloved in the community.
The funeral was largely attended a
very long procession following him
to his last resting place. The floral
offerings were profuse and beautiful
Many magnificent pieces were sent
by friends from distant places over
the State.
The pall-bearers were Col. Henry
Perry, Melville Dorsey. A. c. Zolli-
Golfer, S. R. Harris, L. w. Barnes, J.
A. Kelly, Mayor R. J. Switzerland,
Capt. ]. 7. Elmore, active; T. T.
Hicks, W. S. Parker, A. J. Harris,
Maj P. T. Jones. Thomas NJ. Pitt
mag, W. W. Parker, C. A. Lewis. Dr.
J. H. Tucker, J. L. H. Missillier, hon
Orary.
Many relatives form the Eastern
section of the State came to attend
the funeral, among them his brother,
DR.. H. NJ Shaw, of Shawboro, and his
sister, Mrs. Wood OF Edenton. His
son, Mr.. Will Shaw, also came from
Wisconsin. Among others who came
were Hon. A. w. Graham, Gen. B. S.
Register and Mr.. A. A. Hicks, Of
the Oxford bar.
Capt. Shaw leaves five children
Mrs. R. J. Corbitt and Mrs. N. P
Strause of Henderson, Mr.. Henry NJ
Shaw, of Oxford: Mr.. Will Shaw, o.
Wisconsin, Mr.. Ed. Shaw, OF Hender
| son, together with several grand
| children.
AS another has so we'll said Capt
Shaw was one of natures own noble
men, lawyer of ability, a gifted
orator and a Christian gentleman
His home life was ideal, his wife his
queen and he rests beside her ht
adored, both graves covered Will
flowers, beautiful and rare. As 6
cadet at Virginia Military Institute
(and quite q boy,) he was called tt
the battle of New Market, fought val
liantly and afterwards volunteered
and served until the close of thu
Civil War, being promoted severa
times. He loved "The Lost Cause,
and always aided the Vance County
Chapter, Daughters OF the Coined
eracy, in their good work. Requies
cat in pace!