George was named for his illustrious uncle, Rev. George Wilson McPhail, President of Davidson College. (1815-1871). He attended Hampden-Sydney College in 1860 & 1861 and enlisted in the Confederate Army. After the war he was a rail road man.
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Name of Deceased: Capt. George W. McPhail
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA., Thursday, June 9, 1881
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
CAPT. GEO. W. MCPHAIL
This gentleman, whose death we announced last week was employed on the N.W.N.C.R.R., and as the train was leaving Salem, he attempted to board it and missing his hold fell, the cars crushing his arm and foot, so that amputation became necessary. He died a few hours afterward. At the commencement of the war, he aided in the formation of a company known as the "Hampdon Sidney Boys," holding if we mistake not the rank of Lieutenant. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Rich Mountain, and afterwards exchanged. He subsequently served on the staff of Gen. Inbodeu, and was held to be a most gallant officer.
Capt. McPhail was a most genial and companionable man, and his sudden death is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends in this and adjourning counties.
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Name of Deceased: Capt. George W. McPhail
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA., Thursday, June 9, 1881
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
CAPT. GEO. W. MCPHAIL
This gentleman, whose death we announced last week was employed on the N.W.N.C.R.R., and as the train was leaving Salem, he attempted to board it and missing his hold fell, the cars crushing his arm and foot, so that amputation became necessary. He died a few hours afterward. At the commencement of the war, he aided in the formation of a company known as the "Hampdon Sidney Boys," holding if we mistake not the rank of Lieutenant. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Rich Mountain, and afterwards exchanged. He subsequently served on the staff of Gen. Inbodeu, and was held to be a most gallant officer.
Capt. McPhail was a most genial and companionable man, and his sudden death is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends in this and adjourning counties.
George was named for his illustrious uncle, Rev. George Wilson McPhail, President of Davidson College. (1815-1871). He attended Hampden-Sydney College in 1860 & 1861 and enlisted in the Confederate Army. After the war he was a rail road man.
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Name of Deceased: Capt. George W. McPhail
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA., Thursday, June 9, 1881
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
CAPT. GEO. W. MCPHAIL
This gentleman, whose death we announced last week was employed on the N.W.N.C.R.R., and as the train was leaving Salem, he attempted to board it and missing his hold fell, the cars crushing his arm and foot, so that amputation became necessary. He died a few hours afterward. At the commencement of the war, he aided in the formation of a company known as the "Hampdon Sidney Boys," holding if we mistake not the rank of Lieutenant. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Rich Mountain, and afterwards exchanged. He subsequently served on the staff of Gen. Inbodeu, and was held to be a most gallant officer.
Capt. McPhail was a most genial and companionable man, and his sudden death is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends in this and adjourning counties.
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Name of Deceased: Capt. George W. McPhail
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA., Thursday, June 9, 1881
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
CAPT. GEO. W. MCPHAIL
This gentleman, whose death we announced last week was employed on the N.W.N.C.R.R., and as the train was leaving Salem, he attempted to board it and missing his hold fell, the cars crushing his arm and foot, so that amputation became necessary. He died a few hours afterward. At the commencement of the war, he aided in the formation of a company known as the "Hampdon Sidney Boys," holding if we mistake not the rank of Lieutenant. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Rich Mountain, and afterwards exchanged. He subsequently served on the staff of Gen. Inbodeu, and was held to be a most gallant officer.
Capt. McPhail was a most genial and companionable man, and his sudden death is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends in this and adjourning counties.
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