Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-11
THE DEATH RECORD.

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ly's county's old and highly regarded
residents, died last Sunday night az his
home near Beding,pn, after an illness
OF several months from cancer of the
ear, aged 81 years. He was a Com
federate veteran, having served with
gallantry during the Civil War as n
member Of Company B, First Virginia
cavalry. He fought in the battles OF
Cettysourg and other important en-
gagements during the four wears of
conflict, and was with his command un-
I'll General Lee surrendered at An
pomattox. After the war he returned
10 the old home, and engaged in farm
ing until his advanced years prevent.
ed further activity. He was born in
the house in which he died and where
he lived all his life except the four
years spent in the army. The family
mas been prominent in that section for
nearly hundred years, the father.
David Myers, having settled near Bed.
lngton almost a century ago. One
brother, w. Seibert Myers, of Shep
herdstown, is now the last of his GEN
eraton. Mr.. Myers was a man of the
highest standing, and his integrity and
kindness of heart had won for him the
esteem of wide circle of friends
Seventeen years to the day he died his
wife mad passed away. He is survived
ory four sons and daughter: David
H., OF Shepherdstown; James c., or
the home place; Henry, of Cumber-
land; Mercer, near Swan Pond: am
Miss Gertrude, at home. The funeral
service was conducted at his late home
yesterday morning by Rev. James H
haley, and the body was laid to rest in
Elmwood Cemetery, Shepherdstown.
Mrs. Margaret Virginia Staley. wild
ow OF Daniel W. Staley, died last Fri
day morning at her home a couple of
miles northwest of Shepherdstown, in
the 18th year of her age. Although she
mad been in delicate health for several
years, her last illness was of only a
few weeks duration and her death was
caused by an attack of grip. Mrs
Staley, whose maiden name was Bvers
was born in Berkeley county and live
all her life in that section. She was
woman of blameless life and de
voted to good works. For many YEAR,
she had been a consistent member Of
the Lutheran Church of Shepherds
town, and as hong as her health per-
mltted was faithful in her service and
interested in all the activities of the
church she loved so well. She will
long be remembered for her good
deeds and exemplary life. and many
friends will sorrow at the passing of
this pious Christian woman. Her
husband, who died some twenty years
ago, was one of the prominent men of
that section. Mrs. Staley is survived
by a son, D. B. Staley, and two sisters
Mrs. Mary Miller, of Martinsburg, and
Mrs. Belle Wilhelm, of Berkeley coun-
ty. The funeral service was held at
her late home Sunday afternoon. be-
ing conducted by her pastor. Rev. I.
ID. Worman. The body was inferred
in Elmwood Cemetery, Shepherds
town.
Mrs. Kate Baker Glass, for many
years much-loved resident Of Shep-
herdstown and member of one of the
old families of our community, died
Wednesday evening a. 6 O'Clock at her
h"Ia.. IN Berryyiie, Va Her death
was caused by heart disease, after a
brief illness. She soon followed her
husband, George G.aSs, who passed
awav on August 14th Of this year. Her
brother, M. B. Baker. died OIL Novem-
Der II, l9l9-a ycrr ago. Mrs. Glass,
who was II years " agr, was a daurh-
te- Ct the Elias Baker, of tins place,
and she lived here until she married
Mr.. Glass some thirty years ago, when
she went to Berryrille. She was a
woman of culture and refinement and
education, and had ti.e esteem of all
who knew her. Her death will Cause
sorrow to those of her old friends
who remain here ami WHO cherish such
pleasant memories of her. Her
brother, Henry S. Baker. of Washing
ton, is now the last surviving men,
Der of the family. Secretary of War
Baker is her nephew. The funeral
service will be held Friday afternoon
in Berryville, and her body will be
inferred in the cemetery there beside
that of her husband.
Mrs. Belle S. Hinton, widow of John
Hinton, died last Saturday at her home
in Martinsburg, after an illness of only
half hour, from congestion of the
lungs. The deceased, whose maiden
name was Locke, was native OF
Clarke county, Va, but had lived in
Martinsburg for the past twenty years.
She was p years of age. She is sur
vived by two sons, Walter B. and o. B.
Hinton; two brothers, Nathanial Locke
and Charles Locke; and one sister,
Mrs. Mollie Watson, of Leetown.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Grove. aged 80
years, wife of Charles Grove, OF
Bunker Hill, died in the Kings
Daughters Hospital in MartinsburG
last Monday. An infant child died
few days before. The deceased, who
formerly lived in Middleway, where
she was reared, is survived BY her
husband and three young children.
Rev. w. b. Evers. a well-known
retired minister of the United Brethren
Church, died at his home in Martins
burg Tuesday, aged 81 years. He is
survived by his wife, three sons and a