Master Shoemaker
THE DAILY STAR, Fredericksburg, VA
Tuesday, April 28, 1903, page 3
Mr. William H. Thomas, a highly esteemed and most exemplary citizen, died suddenly this morning about ten minutes past eight. The deceased at the time of his death was on his way down town from his home. Shortly after turning the corner on Princess Anne street at Mr. George W. Shepherd's residence, he was seen to stagger and fall against the fence and then drop to the pavement. The only eye witness was Mr. W. L. Burruss, who, when he observed Mr. Thomas fall, was standing in the office door of the Hunter Plow Works. He immediately ran to the scene, but upon his arrival found the deceased cold in death. Dr. B. Hales was at once summoned. He pronounced life extinct. In the meantime phone messages had been sent to his children and coroner, Dr. A. C. Doggett, who shortly arrived. The remains were taken to his late home, where after an investigation by the coroner an inquest was deemed unnecessary, and the cause of death given as heart trouble, from which he had suffered for several years. He was a native of Mathews county, but came here from Baltimore when quite a young man and soon afterwards entered the shoe business, which he continued for a number of years and from which he retired. He was 82 years old and one of the most honored and respected citizens of this city. Five children survive him, as follows: William H. Jr., James W., John M., Alfred, and Mrs. C. E. Bragdon, all of this city.
THE DAILY STAR, Fredericksburg, VA
Tuesday, April 28, 1903, page 3
Mr. William H. Thomas, a highly esteemed and most exemplary citizen, died suddenly this morning about ten minutes past eight. The deceased at the time of his death was on his way down town from his home. Shortly after turning the corner on Princess Anne street at Mr. George W. Shepherd's residence, he was seen to stagger and fall against the fence and then drop to the pavement. The only eye witness was Mr. W. L. Burruss, who, when he observed Mr. Thomas fall, was standing in the office door of the Hunter Plow Works. He immediately ran to the scene, but upon his arrival found the deceased cold in death. Dr. B. Hales was at once summoned. He pronounced life extinct. In the meantime phone messages had been sent to his children and coroner, Dr. A. C. Doggett, who shortly arrived. The remains were taken to his late home, where after an investigation by the coroner an inquest was deemed unnecessary, and the cause of death given as heart trouble, from which he had suffered for several years. He was a native of Mathews county, but came here from Baltimore when quite a young man and soon afterwards entered the shoe business, which he continued for a number of years and from which he retired. He was 82 years old and one of the most honored and respected citizens of this city. Five children survive him, as follows: William H. Jr., James W., John M., Alfred, and Mrs. C. E. Bragdon, all of this city.
Master Shoemaker
THE DAILY STAR, Fredericksburg, VA
Tuesday, April 28, 1903, page 3
Mr. William H. Thomas, a highly esteemed and most exemplary citizen, died suddenly this morning about ten minutes past eight. The deceased at the time of his death was on his way down town from his home. Shortly after turning the corner on Princess Anne street at Mr. George W. Shepherd's residence, he was seen to stagger and fall against the fence and then drop to the pavement. The only eye witness was Mr. W. L. Burruss, who, when he observed Mr. Thomas fall, was standing in the office door of the Hunter Plow Works. He immediately ran to the scene, but upon his arrival found the deceased cold in death. Dr. B. Hales was at once summoned. He pronounced life extinct. In the meantime phone messages had been sent to his children and coroner, Dr. A. C. Doggett, who shortly arrived. The remains were taken to his late home, where after an investigation by the coroner an inquest was deemed unnecessary, and the cause of death given as heart trouble, from which he had suffered for several years. He was a native of Mathews county, but came here from Baltimore when quite a young man and soon afterwards entered the shoe business, which he continued for a number of years and from which he retired. He was 82 years old and one of the most honored and respected citizens of this city. Five children survive him, as follows: William H. Jr., James W., John M., Alfred, and Mrs. C. E. Bragdon, all of this city.
THE DAILY STAR, Fredericksburg, VA
Tuesday, April 28, 1903, page 3
Mr. William H. Thomas, a highly esteemed and most exemplary citizen, died suddenly this morning about ten minutes past eight. The deceased at the time of his death was on his way down town from his home. Shortly after turning the corner on Princess Anne street at Mr. George W. Shepherd's residence, he was seen to stagger and fall against the fence and then drop to the pavement. The only eye witness was Mr. W. L. Burruss, who, when he observed Mr. Thomas fall, was standing in the office door of the Hunter Plow Works. He immediately ran to the scene, but upon his arrival found the deceased cold in death. Dr. B. Hales was at once summoned. He pronounced life extinct. In the meantime phone messages had been sent to his children and coroner, Dr. A. C. Doggett, who shortly arrived. The remains were taken to his late home, where after an investigation by the coroner an inquest was deemed unnecessary, and the cause of death given as heart trouble, from which he had suffered for several years. He was a native of Mathews county, but came here from Baltimore when quite a young man and soon afterwards entered the shoe business, which he continued for a number of years and from which he retired. He was 82 years old and one of the most honored and respected citizens of this city. Five children survive him, as follows: William H. Jr., James W., John M., Alfred, and Mrs. C. E. Bragdon, all of this city.
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