Photograph taken at A.C. Suddarth Studio in Monterey, Virginia.
Staunton Spectator April 21, 1886
FIRE IN HIGHLAND.— We learn from The Recorder that, on Monday evening of last week, the houses of Messrs. Jesse and Ernest Slaven, father and son, of Vanderpool, was burned to the ground with a large portion of their contents. The "origin of the fire is unknown."
Highland Recorder December 5, 1919
Relatives were notified this morning of the death of Reuben Slaven, which occurred on Wednesday night at the home of his son, R. B. Slaven, Marlinton, W. Va. The news of Mr. Slaven's death did not come as a surprise as a previous message had prepared his friends for such message. He had reached an age seldom attained, 94 years, and in the past week or two had failed rapidly. While free from physical suffering, the last years of his life were spent in extreme feebleness, both of body and mind, and he was a great _. A year or more ago, Mr. Slaven, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. O. J. Campbell, went to Marlinton where he remained with his son until the end came. Deceased was born at Meadow Dale this county, and was the last child, save one, of the large family of sons and daughters of the late Reuben Slaven. W. Boon Slaven, of Fairlie, Texas, being the lone survivor. Mr. Slaven was married twice, though a widower for perhaps 20 years. His first wife was a Miss Slaven, of Pocahontas and the surviving children of that union are Mrs. Annie, Campbell, of Monterey, R. B. Slaven, of Marlinton, W. A. Slaven, of Elkins, and E. M. Slaven, also of West Virginia. His second wife was Miss Mary Bird, three children born to them dying of diphtheria during the epidemic of 1875 or 76. Mr. Slaven was a member of the Presbyterian church and for many years a ruling elder. He was a devout christian and conscientious in every relation of life. A jovial, kind disposition characterized him in earlier life and won for him the friendship of all who knew him. His remains will be brought to Meadow Dale and laid to rest in the Slaven burying-ground, the hour set for the funeral being Friday morning at 11 o'clock.
Staunton Spectator April 21, 1886
FIRE IN HIGHLAND.— We learn from The Recorder that, on Monday evening of last week, the houses of Messrs. Jesse and Ernest Slaven, father and son, of Vanderpool, was burned to the ground with a large portion of their contents. The "origin of the fire is unknown."
Highland Recorder December 5, 1919
Relatives were notified this morning of the death of Reuben Slaven, which occurred on Wednesday night at the home of his son, R. B. Slaven, Marlinton, W. Va. The news of Mr. Slaven's death did not come as a surprise as a previous message had prepared his friends for such message. He had reached an age seldom attained, 94 years, and in the past week or two had failed rapidly. While free from physical suffering, the last years of his life were spent in extreme feebleness, both of body and mind, and he was a great _. A year or more ago, Mr. Slaven, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. O. J. Campbell, went to Marlinton where he remained with his son until the end came. Deceased was born at Meadow Dale this county, and was the last child, save one, of the large family of sons and daughters of the late Reuben Slaven. W. Boon Slaven, of Fairlie, Texas, being the lone survivor. Mr. Slaven was married twice, though a widower for perhaps 20 years. His first wife was a Miss Slaven, of Pocahontas and the surviving children of that union are Mrs. Annie, Campbell, of Monterey, R. B. Slaven, of Marlinton, W. A. Slaven, of Elkins, and E. M. Slaven, also of West Virginia. His second wife was Miss Mary Bird, three children born to them dying of diphtheria during the epidemic of 1875 or 76. Mr. Slaven was a member of the Presbyterian church and for many years a ruling elder. He was a devout christian and conscientious in every relation of life. A jovial, kind disposition characterized him in earlier life and won for him the friendship of all who knew him. His remains will be brought to Meadow Dale and laid to rest in the Slaven burying-ground, the hour set for the funeral being Friday morning at 11 o'clock.
Photograph taken at A.C. Suddarth Studio in Monterey, Virginia.
Staunton Spectator April 21, 1886
FIRE IN HIGHLAND.— We learn from The Recorder that, on Monday evening of last week, the houses of Messrs. Jesse and Ernest Slaven, father and son, of Vanderpool, was burned to the ground with a large portion of their contents. The "origin of the fire is unknown."
Highland Recorder December 5, 1919
Relatives were notified this morning of the death of Reuben Slaven, which occurred on Wednesday night at the home of his son, R. B. Slaven, Marlinton, W. Va. The news of Mr. Slaven's death did not come as a surprise as a previous message had prepared his friends for such message. He had reached an age seldom attained, 94 years, and in the past week or two had failed rapidly. While free from physical suffering, the last years of his life were spent in extreme feebleness, both of body and mind, and he was a great _. A year or more ago, Mr. Slaven, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. O. J. Campbell, went to Marlinton where he remained with his son until the end came. Deceased was born at Meadow Dale this county, and was the last child, save one, of the large family of sons and daughters of the late Reuben Slaven. W. Boon Slaven, of Fairlie, Texas, being the lone survivor. Mr. Slaven was married twice, though a widower for perhaps 20 years. His first wife was a Miss Slaven, of Pocahontas and the surviving children of that union are Mrs. Annie, Campbell, of Monterey, R. B. Slaven, of Marlinton, W. A. Slaven, of Elkins, and E. M. Slaven, also of West Virginia. His second wife was Miss Mary Bird, three children born to them dying of diphtheria during the epidemic of 1875 or 76. Mr. Slaven was a member of the Presbyterian church and for many years a ruling elder. He was a devout christian and conscientious in every relation of life. A jovial, kind disposition characterized him in earlier life and won for him the friendship of all who knew him. His remains will be brought to Meadow Dale and laid to rest in the Slaven burying-ground, the hour set for the funeral being Friday morning at 11 o'clock.
Staunton Spectator April 21, 1886
FIRE IN HIGHLAND.— We learn from The Recorder that, on Monday evening of last week, the houses of Messrs. Jesse and Ernest Slaven, father and son, of Vanderpool, was burned to the ground with a large portion of their contents. The "origin of the fire is unknown."
Highland Recorder December 5, 1919
Relatives were notified this morning of the death of Reuben Slaven, which occurred on Wednesday night at the home of his son, R. B. Slaven, Marlinton, W. Va. The news of Mr. Slaven's death did not come as a surprise as a previous message had prepared his friends for such message. He had reached an age seldom attained, 94 years, and in the past week or two had failed rapidly. While free from physical suffering, the last years of his life were spent in extreme feebleness, both of body and mind, and he was a great _. A year or more ago, Mr. Slaven, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. O. J. Campbell, went to Marlinton where he remained with his son until the end came. Deceased was born at Meadow Dale this county, and was the last child, save one, of the large family of sons and daughters of the late Reuben Slaven. W. Boon Slaven, of Fairlie, Texas, being the lone survivor. Mr. Slaven was married twice, though a widower for perhaps 20 years. His first wife was a Miss Slaven, of Pocahontas and the surviving children of that union are Mrs. Annie, Campbell, of Monterey, R. B. Slaven, of Marlinton, W. A. Slaven, of Elkins, and E. M. Slaven, also of West Virginia. His second wife was Miss Mary Bird, three children born to them dying of diphtheria during the epidemic of 1875 or 76. Mr. Slaven was a member of the Presbyterian church and for many years a ruling elder. He was a devout christian and conscientious in every relation of life. A jovial, kind disposition characterized him in earlier life and won for him the friendship of all who knew him. His remains will be brought to Meadow Dale and laid to rest in the Slaven burying-ground, the hour set for the funeral being Friday morning at 11 o'clock.
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