Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-11-14
In Memory OF The Late Thomas
DAWSON

ny tue president OF tne DdT ASSOCldliOtl,
were read by the chairman, Ohio H. W.
Talbot, and are as follows
To the Honorable the Judges of the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County. Maryland /:
The committee appointed TO draft resO-
lutions in connection with the death Of our
late brother. Thomas Dawson. respectfully
submit the following:
Whereas, God, in His infinite wisdom.
has summoned our brother to a higher
sphere of action. therefore be il
Resolved. That we bow in humble sub
mission to the Divine will. and wish to
perpetuate as far as we are able the name
and memory of one who for many years
occupied prominent, able and honorable
position as a member of the Bar of this
Court. and highly esteemed and useful
citizen Of the county and State.
Mr.. Dawson was born on October 9Th.
1857. and lived his entire life in this
county. He was educated in the public
schools Of the county and the Rockville
Academy. In early manhood. for a num-
Der of years. he successfully engaged in
mercantile business at Rockville. and while
so engaged was appointed by the late
President Harrison postmaster Of said town,
the duties Of which Office he discharged in
highly efficient manner. In 1894 he was
admitted to the Bar OF this Court and i'm
mediately entered upon the active practice
of this profession, which continued until
December LIST, 1897, at which time he be-
came Clerk OF this Court. having been
elected to that Office at the general cleo
ton held in the preceding November. He
served as Clerk for full term Of six years,
and administered the affairs of his Office
with credit to himself and satisfaction to
Court. Bar and public; and enjoyed the
distinction Of having been the only mem
Der Of the Republican party whoever filled
said position.
Immediately after the expiration of
his time as Clerk. Mr.. Dawson resumed
the practice Of the law and soon built up
large practice. which he enjoyed to the
time of his death. He was good lawyer
and wise counselor, always executing
his best efforts in behalf Of his clients in
terests and at the same time extending
every courtesy and consideration to op-
posing counsel
He stood high in councils Of the Repub-
lican party in this State and was consid-
cred one of its foremost leaders in Western
Maryland.
Mr.. Dawson held many offices of trust
and confidence. having been a member of
the Board of Trustees of the Rockville
Academy. a Director of the Farmers
Banking and Trust Company Of Montsom-
cry County. and Of the Georgetown Gas
Light Company, and in the discharge of
the duties incident thereto he gave the
best he had, striving to further the inter-
ests Of those he represented and served.
He was a member Of Christ Episcopal
Church of Rockville. and deemed it the
greatest privilege Of his life to have been
able TO serve as member Of its Vestry for
forty years and its Registrar for twenty
seven years.
Mr.. Dawson is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Mary Peter Dawson. daughter Of the
late Hon. George Peter. and a sister of the
late Judge Edward C. Peter aud Of Hon.
Robert b. Peter, the Associate Judge Of
this Court. and three daughters, Mrs. John
w. Henderson. Mrs. Thomas Hyde and
A;ae El;1ohofh naxvaoo and N aop The
L. Dawson, a member Of this Bar and a
former States Attorney.
Mr.. Dawson possessed a most attrac-
tive personality, and his many virtues
could well be enumerated by those of us
who he has left behind.
In the passing Of our brother to the
Great Beyond we have sustained the loss
of loyal and generous friend, and the
community an upright. honest and Chris
tian gentleman.
OHIO H. W. TALBOT.
BOWIE F. WATERS,
ALBERT M. B0UIC
Tributes were paid to Mr.. Dawson by H.
Maurice Talbot. Albert NJ. Bouic, John A
Garrett. Bowie F. Waters. Gee. H. Lamar
VIM. F. Prettyman. Clifford H. Robertson,
VIM. H. Talbot, Jos. C. Cissel and Judge
Hammond Urner. Judge Urner said:
Gentlemen Of the Bar:
During the past fifteen years have had
the mournful duty Of responding for the
Court to resolutions in honor of many de-
parted lawyers in this Judicial Circuit, but
have never had occasion to join in a
tribute to any member of the Bar for
whom had higher regard and warmer
affection than for Thomas Dawson.
From the time Of my earliest acquaint.
ance with him felt strongly attracted tC
him by his genial personality and his
sterling character As my associations
with him continued my appreciation Of
the qualities Of his mind and heart con.
stantly increased. greatly valued hi.
friendship. Every one who enjoyed that
relationship with him will always grateful,
remember what a steadfast and loyal
friend he was under all circumstances. The
cheering and wholesome effect OF his pres
ence and conversation made him welcome
and delightful companion. He was filled
with the spirit Of kindness and sympathy
While he was positive in his convictions
there was no trace OF intolerance in his
nature. His attitude toward opinions oppos.
ed tohis own wasrespectful and considerable
He was liberal in his views and generous
in his impulses. Firmness and gentlencss
independence and Difference. were COM
bined in his disposition. He was a man Of
the highest integrity. His life was sim
pie. upright and useful. He had a just
conception Of his civic duty and he per.
formed it faithfully and intellieently. He
was an admirable type Of broad minded.
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