Category Archives: Death

WHITAKER, James M. – (d. 1904)

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The sudden death of Mr. James M. WHITAKER at his home near Andrews on February 7th, was a great shock to his many friends.  He was apparently in good health – was well and stout, although he was in his 78th year.

He ate a hearty supper on Saturday evening, talked and laughed freely with his family that night before retiring.  As was his custom he was first up on Sunday morning and made a fire.  He then lit his pipe to take his usual morning smoke. While smoking he fell from his chair.  His wife, who lay in bed in the room, gave a scream which brought his son to his side, and who found that his father was dead.

Mr. WHITAKER was born in Macon county on March 1, 186; was married to Miss Elizabeth KIMSEY on May 15, 1853.  In September, 1863, he enlisted in the Confederate army and was a faithful soldier.  In the year 1863 in a battle near Greeneville, Tenn., he was shot, the bullet remaining in his person five years and four months, when it was extracted by his father and a brother at his bone.

Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. WHITAKER – seven girls and one boy, all of whom survive him.

April 10, 1903, at their home one mile west of Andrews, they celebrated their golden wedding.  All the children were present except the son, John, who was in the west.  There were twelve grand children, three great-grand children, and other relatives present.

The deceased was out of a family of sixteen children, ten boys and six girls, all of whom grew to man and womanhood.  Two boys and five girls are alive now.

His only son, John, who has been west most of the time since 1880, came home on the 14th of last December to make a short visit home, but since his father’s death will remain to look after his affairs.

Mr. WHITAKER was a man held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.  In addition to his immediate family he is survived by twenty-one grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  He was laid to rest in the Baptist cemetery Monday, the 8th.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. — W.

Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 February 1904. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.

JOHNSON, (infant) – (d. 1896)

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Whooping cough is prevalent in Murphy and Cherokee county.  The infant of Hulda JOHNSON was buried here last week, its death caused by this disease.  It seems to be raging more in the county than in town.  It is to be hoped that no more deaths will follow as the result of the ravages of this terrible enemy of children.

Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 June 1896. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.

JONES, Tilpha – (d. 1884)

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Excerpted from the “Hyde County Items” column:

Mr. Tilpha JONES died on the 3d inst., at the residence of G.H. SATTERWHITE, Sr., near Leechville, aged 84 years.  The deceased for many years has been a member of the Church and faithful in the discharge of her duties.

Source:  Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884. 

NEAL, Daniel – (d. 1884)

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Excerpted from the “Hyde County Items” column:

Mr. Daniel NEAL did his usual amount of work on the 29th ult.  At night he complained of a pain in his breast, which continued to grow worse, until he died about 12 o’clock.  The deceased was one of the old man and a consistent member of the Baptist church.

Source:  Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884. 

HENDERSON, (Mrs.) – (d. 1884)

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Excerpted from the “Hyde County Items” column:

Rev. J. HENDERSON lost his wife a few days since; she left eight children.

Source:  Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884. 

 

TANKARD, Wm. M. – (d. 1884)

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Mr. Wm. M. TANKARD died at his residence in this town, on Sunday afternoon last, after a protracted illness of about six weeks.  Mr. TANKARD was a very popular young man, active in business, a good citizen and a very kind husband and indulgent father.  He was a member of the Legions of Honor and the Knights and Ladies of Honor, both of which organizations attended his funeral in a body.

Source:  Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 12 June 1884. 

Editorial note: This appears to be the obituary notice for William Macon Tankard.

McCLAUD, Mr. – (d. 1884)

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Excerpted from the “From Hyde County” column:

Mr. McCLAUD died and was buried at St. George’s on the 19th. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. THORP, assisted by Rev. Mr. BARBER.  The attendance was large, numbering, I think, 125 persons or more.

Source:  Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 28 February 1884. 

WATERS, Haywood – (d. 1884)

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Excerpted from the Jottings About Town column:

Haywood WATERS, a very respectable young colored man, well known and a member of the colored Cornet Band, died of consumption on Thursday morning last.

Source:  Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 28 February 1884. 

BROWN, C.S. – (d. 1884)

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Col. C.S. BROWN, of Salisbury, so widely known as a hotelest, died last week.

Source:  Washington Gazette (Washington, NC). 28 February 1884. 

WILLIAMS, Austin – (d. 1920)

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Wilmington — Mysterious circumstances are connected with the death of little Austin WILLIAMS, whose body was found in the Cape Fear river.  He disappeared and for three days frantic parents searched the banks of the river.  From the first it was feared that the boy had fallen in because he was very adventurous.  A seaman on the steamer Lake Cathoon, lying at the Broadfoot Iron Works, saw the body floating down the tide, and secured it.

Source: Pender Chronicle (Burgaw, NC); 13 May 1920.