Category Archives: Death

McDOWELL, Joseph – (d. 1801)

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DIED — Of an apoplectic stroke, on the 11th July, 1801, General Joseph McDOWELL, of Burke county, sincerely lamented by all who knew him.  By the exertion of natural talents, he early in life distinguished himself.  He was a useful and celebrated Partisan Officer during our revolutionary war.  He served for many years with reputation, and the undiminished confidence of his constituents, as a Member of the State Legislature.  He closed his political life a Member of Congress, and retired, which the provision for a numerous family had rendered necessary.

In private life he was an affectionate husband, a tender parent, a humane an indulgent master.  As a man, he was candid, just and liberal to an extreme. (His hospitality, generosity, and charity, knew no bounds.  History will record his bravery, and posterity will revere his memory, as a Patriot of seventy-six.

On the 12th, his remains were deposited at the family place of burial, by the Masonic Brethren, attended by a numerous collection of citizens.  Higher and more sincere evidences of grief were never exhibited on a similar occasion.   On the 27th, his funeral was celebrated by a procession of the Military and the Masonic Brethren.  The procession commenced at the public square in Morganton, and moved from thence to the family place of interment in the following order:

  • Captain ERWIN’s troop of horse
  • Captain BAIRD’s troop of horse
  • Caption WALTON’s independent company of riflemen.
  • Band of musick
  • The Clergymen
  • The General’s horse, completely equipped, led by his Aid, Major HILAND.
  • The BIer, supported by Colonels ERWIN and CARSON, Majors TATE and McGIMSEY
  • The Chief Mourners
  • The Masonic Brethren
  • Citizens

On their arrival near the burial place, the cavalry halted, displayed in columns to the right and left.  The infantry marched towards the place, and foremen in lines.  The Clergyman, Masonic Brethren, and Citizens, descended to the place of interment, where the Masonic Funeral Services were performed.  Three general discharges of the cavalry and infantry and their last tribute of respect to their entombed Commander and Friend.  The ceremonials being ended, the whole was again put in motion, the music playing Washington’s march, and the procession returned to the public square.  The whole was conducted with the the utmost degree of order and decorum.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, August 18, 1801. 

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BIRCHETT, Edward – (d. 1801)

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DIED — At Petersburg, on Tuesday last, Mr. Edward BIRCHETT, of Brenswick county.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, August 4, 1801. 

BLAIR, David – (d. 1801)

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DIED — At Fredericksburg, (Vir.), a few days ago, David BLAIR, Esq.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, July 28, 1801. 

TAYLOR, Alexander (Mrs.) – (d. 1801)

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DIED — On Wednesday last, Mrs. TAYLOR, the worthy comfort of Mr. Alexander TAYLOR, of Blandford.

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, July 28, 1801. 

JEFFRIES, Paul – (d. 1801)

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DIED — In Person county, on Thursday last, Mr. Paul JEFFRIES. 

Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, July 21, 1801.

WHITEMORE, Sarah – (d. 1801)

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DIED — At Norfolk, on the 19th inst., Mrs. Sarah WHITEMORE, relict of Dr E. WHITEMORE, of Bath, in this State.

Source: Raleigh Register, June 30, 1801.

JONES, Willie – (d. 1801)

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At his seat near this city, of the Gout, on Thursday last, Willie JONES, of Halifax, in the sixty-<…> year of his age.   It may be held necessary to speak of a life and character so generally known and respected as Mr.  JONES‘.  With regard to him, who will long continue to live in the hearts and affections of his countrymen, it is undoubtedly unnecessary, and of no moment to do so; but with respect to those who survive him, it may have its use; inasmuch as it may lead to an imitation of those virtues, and of that conduct, which so deservedly raised and established him in the estimation of all.

Passing over, therefore, his engaging and social turn, his friendly and his hospitable disposition, his domestic and his public virtues, we will mention his acknowledged liberality of <…> and benevolence towards his fellow men, his uniform and zealous attachment to the Rights and Liberties of his country, and his long and able Public Services, as well before, as during and since the American Revolution, as being particularly worthy of imitation, and as justly placing him among the first of Men, and first of Patriots.

He died as he lived, a ready, fixed and firm Republican, omitting no occasion, even in his last moments, of manifesting the concern he felt, and the interest he took, in the preservation of his Country.  In <…>, it may with <…> truth be said, that Carolina has not produced a Son of greater mental endowment than Mr. JONES, nor one who lived more universally and deservedly respected, or died more affectionately and sincerely regretted.

Source: Raleigh Register, June 23, 1801.

SPAIN, David – (d. 1801)

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DIED — Near the Falls of the Neuse, in this county, on the 19th instant, Mr. David SPAIN, planter.  His death was very sudden, having been well, and at work on his farm, the preceding day.

Source: Raleigh Register, May 26, 1801.

WADDILL, William – (d. 1801)

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DIED — At Norfolk, on the 2d, of an apoplexy, Mr. William WADDILL, late of Williamsburg.

Source: Raleigh Register, May 12, 1801