Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-05-26

Geo. W. McSherry was born ~
I.eetown, Jefferson county, West
Virginia, July I, 1857, died in Luna
county, New Mexico, May 20, 1915.
His boyhood was spent in his nat.
i've state, where he endured and un-
derwent many hardships and vic
istudes of a character little UNDER
stood or comprehended by the present
generation; ms he lived in the section
of the country which was storm
swept by the invading forces Of both
armies in what is known in history as
the civil war.
As few opportunities were offered
in his native state TO man Of his
active and energetic nature, he at
the age Of fourteen, crossed the
Ohio river into Indiana, in search OF
new fields, commensurate with his
ability, capacity, and fearless force
of action, which inspires mankind to
progress and which is a necessary
spur to life. Since he has fought
the battle Of life for himself, unaid-
ed and unassisted by anyone except
his estimnble wife and family. And
then continued his westward course
and ramblings until he reached the
Pacific coast; after which he again
turned his eyes toward the rising sun
until he reached the sunshine state
of New Mexico, here he has ever
SINGER emained and made his home,
until the time Of his death.
He worked at various trades, was
generally miner by occupation and
n farmer by choice. He has often
told the writer that the aim and am
biiion Of his life was to have n ranch
in accordance with the old style
southern plantation. where everythin,:
was at hand to make life pleasant and
agreeable aud comfortable; and be-
had almost reached that point or
period of his lifcs career. to see his
ambition fulfilled and gratificd when
his tragic death deprived him of tho
fruits of his well earned labor and
wears of toll and hardships.
Driving down hill near the MINI
brcs river. on his way home from the
riiy of Dcming, with loaded wagon.
hi brake broke. pcrcipitating the
wagon upon the team. and he wa>
thrown or pulled from the wagon.
being dragged u considerable dis
lance. and from the bruises and con-
fusion- on his face and head, il would
Indicate that the wheel had passed
over his head aud life could not
have been of long duration, after
he accident. lie was buried in the
cemetery NJ Deming. May %. 1916.
Ills character was of firm and
nnyiclding nature. being steadfast
in all his views and convictions; he
was by nature and disposition kind
aud gentle; but like all such natures
brave To- rashnes- in thought and
ion-likc in action when once aroused.
Although afflicted during the late,
wears Of his life with an incurable
nalady. lrheumaii>ml he did not
'alter, or repine, murmur or complain
,ui worked steadily to the end. as
wa hi~ wont in early life and during
he period of his manhood and liter.
lily died in the harness.
After coming to New Mexico. IT,
What j. now Luna county. abont
hirty-fvr years ago and while work
no III the mines n, Cooks Peak. this
county. he contracted marraigv
With Mr.. Louise Perry. which chang
ii his entire career Of wandering and
titled the wanderlust in his blood.
soon afierward he settled on the
'Iimbrc> river and began farming,
fruit culture and stock raising in
which he made II tine success.
lie leaves widow. Mrs. Louise
and children. Thomas J..
George D.. Grover g.. and Pearl A,
ll>o hi> children. Mrs. Minnie
Hewlett. Mrs. Maud Taylor. Willis y.
Perry and Hiram Perry and many
friends lo mourn the loss of loving
husband. kind father. sincere friend.
and good citizen.
May he find that peace of mind.
serenity of spirit and contentment of
soul he was denied in this world is
he earnest wish. hopeful prayer and
sincere desire Of the writer.
4 FRIEND