Washington, Jan 15 [1921] - Judge Daniel Edward Hydrick, associate justice of the supreme court of South Carolina, died of pneumonia at the Raleigh hotel this morning at 1:15 o'clock. With him at the time of death was his son, Dr J L Hydrick. Mrs J M Wallace of Spartanburg, a daughter, was on her way to Washington when the end came. The remains left Washington tonight at 10:45 o'clock and interment will be at Spartanburg Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Judge Hydrick came to Washington December 31 [1920]. He became ill on the first day of the year. His illness in the beginning was diagnosed as la grippe in severe form. Pneumonia developed.
In addition to the children in Washington, Judge Hydrick is survived by another son, Daniel Hydrick of Spartanburg, and a daughter, Miss Ellie Lee Hydrick of Phoenix, Arizona.
The first news of the death of Justice Hydrick was received at the supreme court rooms here from Dr John Hydrick of Washington, a son of the associate justice. The telegram contained no details, merely saying that Judge Hydrick had died in a hospital.
News of the death of the associate justice came as a great shock to his many friends and admirers here. State officials, attorneys, and many there friends expressed regret at the loss of Justice Hydrick. Many expressions of sorrow were heard on all sides yesterday afternoon and last night.
Daniel Edward Hydrick was the youngest son of Major Jacob H Hydrick and his wife, Margaret Hildebrand, a daughter of Jacob Hildebrand. He was born in Orangeburg County August 6, 1860.
Early Life on Farm
The early life of Associate Justice Hydrick was spent on the farm of his father and in attending the neighborhood schools. Opportunities were limited, but Major Hydrick sent his son to the Columbia Male Academy for a few months. This school was conducted by Captain Hugh S Thompson, who was later elected governor.
At the age of 16, Justice Hydrick etered the preparatory department of Wofford College, but did not remain in school long, being called home on account of the illness of his mother. his mother died in June of 1877 and in the fall of the same year he went back to school, entering the freshman class of Wofford College. He went through the junior class, having entered in 1877 and leaving in 1880. He was awarded the alumni medal for the highest proficiency in general scholarship in his junior year.
After leaving Wofford, Mr Hydrick went to Vanderbilt University, graduating there with the degree of A B in 1882. At Vanderbilt he was given a scholarship in Greek for proficiency in this language. He graduated with honor. He was offered a post-graduate fellowship in English and literature, but declined the fellowship.
In the falll of 1882, he was elected principal of the Darlington Male Academy, holding this position until 1885. He was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1886.
Married in Spartanburg
October 24, 1882, Justice Hydrick was married to Miss Rosa Lee, the eldest daughter of John A Lee of Spartanburg. Justice Hydrick began the practice of law in Spartanburg in the fall of 1887, soon thereafter forming a partnership with Joh W Carlisle. The firm of Hydrick & Carlisle continued from 1887 until 1894. In the fall of 1894 Justice Hydrick went to Union and the firm of Hydrick & Sawyer was formed, only existing for a short time, however. In 1895 Justice Hydrick and Stanyarne Wilson formed the firm of Hydrick & Wilson of Spartanburg, remaining in partnership until 1900.
From 1895 to 1900 Justice Hydrick was county attorney for Spartanburg County. In 1897 he was elected to the legislature, serving until 1905, when he was elected judge of the Seventh judicial circuit. He held the circuit judgeship until 1909 when he was elected associate justice of the supreme court by the general assembly, succeeding Ira B Jones, who had been made chief justice.
Judge Hydrick's first election to the legislature was in 1887, to fill out an unexpired term. His election as associate justice in 1909 was marked by a long fight for the position on the part of his friends.
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Judge Hydrick came to Washington December 31 [1920]. He became ill on the first day of the year. His illness in the beginning was diagnosed as la grippe in severe form. Pneumonia developed.
In addition to the children in Washington, Judge Hydrick is survived by another son, Daniel Hydrick of Spartanburg, and a daughter, Miss Ellie Lee Hydrick of Phoenix, Arizona.
The first news of the death of Justice Hydrick was received at the supreme court rooms here from Dr John Hydrick of Washington, a son of the associate justice. The telegram contained no details, merely saying that Judge Hydrick had died in a hospital.
News of the death of the associate justice came as a great shock to his many friends and admirers here. State officials, attorneys, and many there friends expressed regret at the loss of Justice Hydrick. Many expressions of sorrow were heard on all sides yesterday afternoon and last night.
Daniel Edward Hydrick was the youngest son of Major Jacob H Hydrick and his wife, Margaret Hildebrand, a daughter of Jacob Hildebrand. He was born in Orangeburg County August 6, 1860.
Early Life on Farm
The early life of Associate Justice Hydrick was spent on the farm of his father and in attending the neighborhood schools. Opportunities were limited, but Major Hydrick sent his son to the Columbia Male Academy for a few months. This school was conducted by Captain Hugh S Thompson, who was later elected governor.
At the age of 16, Justice Hydrick etered the preparatory department of Wofford College, but did not remain in school long, being called home on account of the illness of his mother. his mother died in June of 1877 and in the fall of the same year he went back to school, entering the freshman class of Wofford College. He went through the junior class, having entered in 1877 and leaving in 1880. He was awarded the alumni medal for the highest proficiency in general scholarship in his junior year.
After leaving Wofford, Mr Hydrick went to Vanderbilt University, graduating there with the degree of A B in 1882. At Vanderbilt he was given a scholarship in Greek for proficiency in this language. He graduated with honor. He was offered a post-graduate fellowship in English and literature, but declined the fellowship.
In the falll of 1882, he was elected principal of the Darlington Male Academy, holding this position until 1885. He was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1886.
Married in Spartanburg
October 24, 1882, Justice Hydrick was married to Miss Rosa Lee, the eldest daughter of John A Lee of Spartanburg. Justice Hydrick began the practice of law in Spartanburg in the fall of 1887, soon thereafter forming a partnership with Joh W Carlisle. The firm of Hydrick & Carlisle continued from 1887 until 1894. In the fall of 1894 Justice Hydrick went to Union and the firm of Hydrick & Sawyer was formed, only existing for a short time, however. In 1895 Justice Hydrick and Stanyarne Wilson formed the firm of Hydrick & Wilson of Spartanburg, remaining in partnership until 1900.
From 1895 to 1900 Justice Hydrick was county attorney for Spartanburg County. In 1897 he was elected to the legislature, serving until 1905, when he was elected judge of the Seventh judicial circuit. He held the circuit judgeship until 1909 when he was elected associate justice of the supreme court by the general assembly, succeeding Ira B Jones, who had been made chief justice.
Judge Hydrick's first election to the legislature was in 1887, to fill out an unexpired term. His election as associate justice in 1909 was marked by a long fight for the position on the part of his friends.
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Washington, Jan 15 [1921] - Judge Daniel Edward Hydrick, associate justice of the supreme court of South Carolina, died of pneumonia at the Raleigh hotel this morning at 1:15 o'clock. With him at the time of death was his son, Dr J L Hydrick. Mrs J M Wallace of Spartanburg, a daughter, was on her way to Washington when the end came. The remains left Washington tonight at 10:45 o'clock and interment will be at Spartanburg Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Judge Hydrick came to Washington December 31 [1920]. He became ill on the first day of the year. His illness in the beginning was diagnosed as la grippe in severe form. Pneumonia developed.
In addition to the children in Washington, Judge Hydrick is survived by another son, Daniel Hydrick of Spartanburg, and a daughter, Miss Ellie Lee Hydrick of Phoenix, Arizona.
The first news of the death of Justice Hydrick was received at the supreme court rooms here from Dr John Hydrick of Washington, a son of the associate justice. The telegram contained no details, merely saying that Judge Hydrick had died in a hospital.
News of the death of the associate justice came as a great shock to his many friends and admirers here. State officials, attorneys, and many there friends expressed regret at the loss of Justice Hydrick. Many expressions of sorrow were heard on all sides yesterday afternoon and last night.
Daniel Edward Hydrick was the youngest son of Major Jacob H Hydrick and his wife, Margaret Hildebrand, a daughter of Jacob Hildebrand. He was born in Orangeburg County August 6, 1860.
Early Life on Farm
The early life of Associate Justice Hydrick was spent on the farm of his father and in attending the neighborhood schools. Opportunities were limited, but Major Hydrick sent his son to the Columbia Male Academy for a few months. This school was conducted by Captain Hugh S Thompson, who was later elected governor.
At the age of 16, Justice Hydrick etered the preparatory department of Wofford College, but did not remain in school long, being called home on account of the illness of his mother. his mother died in June of 1877 and in the fall of the same year he went back to school, entering the freshman class of Wofford College. He went through the junior class, having entered in 1877 and leaving in 1880. He was awarded the alumni medal for the highest proficiency in general scholarship in his junior year.
After leaving Wofford, Mr Hydrick went to Vanderbilt University, graduating there with the degree of A B in 1882. At Vanderbilt he was given a scholarship in Greek for proficiency in this language. He graduated with honor. He was offered a post-graduate fellowship in English and literature, but declined the fellowship.
In the falll of 1882, he was elected principal of the Darlington Male Academy, holding this position until 1885. He was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1886.
Married in Spartanburg
October 24, 1882, Justice Hydrick was married to Miss Rosa Lee, the eldest daughter of John A Lee of Spartanburg. Justice Hydrick began the practice of law in Spartanburg in the fall of 1887, soon thereafter forming a partnership with Joh W Carlisle. The firm of Hydrick & Carlisle continued from 1887 until 1894. In the fall of 1894 Justice Hydrick went to Union and the firm of Hydrick & Sawyer was formed, only existing for a short time, however. In 1895 Justice Hydrick and Stanyarne Wilson formed the firm of Hydrick & Wilson of Spartanburg, remaining in partnership until 1900.
From 1895 to 1900 Justice Hydrick was county attorney for Spartanburg County. In 1897 he was elected to the legislature, serving until 1905, when he was elected judge of the Seventh judicial circuit. He held the circuit judgeship until 1909 when he was elected associate justice of the supreme court by the general assembly, succeeding Ira B Jones, who had been made chief justice.
Judge Hydrick's first election to the legislature was in 1887, to fill out an unexpired term. His election as associate justice in 1909 was marked by a long fight for the position on the part of his friends.
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Judge Hydrick came to Washington December 31 [1920]. He became ill on the first day of the year. His illness in the beginning was diagnosed as la grippe in severe form. Pneumonia developed.
In addition to the children in Washington, Judge Hydrick is survived by another son, Daniel Hydrick of Spartanburg, and a daughter, Miss Ellie Lee Hydrick of Phoenix, Arizona.
The first news of the death of Justice Hydrick was received at the supreme court rooms here from Dr John Hydrick of Washington, a son of the associate justice. The telegram contained no details, merely saying that Judge Hydrick had died in a hospital.
News of the death of the associate justice came as a great shock to his many friends and admirers here. State officials, attorneys, and many there friends expressed regret at the loss of Justice Hydrick. Many expressions of sorrow were heard on all sides yesterday afternoon and last night.
Daniel Edward Hydrick was the youngest son of Major Jacob H Hydrick and his wife, Margaret Hildebrand, a daughter of Jacob Hildebrand. He was born in Orangeburg County August 6, 1860.
Early Life on Farm
The early life of Associate Justice Hydrick was spent on the farm of his father and in attending the neighborhood schools. Opportunities were limited, but Major Hydrick sent his son to the Columbia Male Academy for a few months. This school was conducted by Captain Hugh S Thompson, who was later elected governor.
At the age of 16, Justice Hydrick etered the preparatory department of Wofford College, but did not remain in school long, being called home on account of the illness of his mother. his mother died in June of 1877 and in the fall of the same year he went back to school, entering the freshman class of Wofford College. He went through the junior class, having entered in 1877 and leaving in 1880. He was awarded the alumni medal for the highest proficiency in general scholarship in his junior year.
After leaving Wofford, Mr Hydrick went to Vanderbilt University, graduating there with the degree of A B in 1882. At Vanderbilt he was given a scholarship in Greek for proficiency in this language. He graduated with honor. He was offered a post-graduate fellowship in English and literature, but declined the fellowship.
In the falll of 1882, he was elected principal of the Darlington Male Academy, holding this position until 1885. He was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1886.
Married in Spartanburg
October 24, 1882, Justice Hydrick was married to Miss Rosa Lee, the eldest daughter of John A Lee of Spartanburg. Justice Hydrick began the practice of law in Spartanburg in the fall of 1887, soon thereafter forming a partnership with Joh W Carlisle. The firm of Hydrick & Carlisle continued from 1887 until 1894. In the fall of 1894 Justice Hydrick went to Union and the firm of Hydrick & Sawyer was formed, only existing for a short time, however. In 1895 Justice Hydrick and Stanyarne Wilson formed the firm of Hydrick & Wilson of Spartanburg, remaining in partnership until 1900.
From 1895 to 1900 Justice Hydrick was county attorney for Spartanburg County. In 1897 he was elected to the legislature, serving until 1905, when he was elected judge of the Seventh judicial circuit. He held the circuit judgeship until 1909 when he was elected associate justice of the supreme court by the general assembly, succeeding Ira B Jones, who had been made chief justice.
Judge Hydrick's first election to the legislature was in 1887, to fill out an unexpired term. His election as associate justice in 1909 was marked by a long fight for the position on the part of his friends.
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