Death of Judge Robert Carter, A Pioneer.
Death has claimed another one of our pioneer residents, Judge Robert Carter. His death was not an untimely one, for his life has been withering for the past year. Few men living outside of Gallipolis are better known than he was who has been called beyond, and his death will bring sorrow to the hearts of his host of friends. Deceased was a man of straightforward and dignified demeanor, strict
integrity, and his death is sincerely lamented.
Deceased was born in Walnut township, this county, Jan. 15, 1814, and was 83 years of age at the time of his death. The ultimate cause of his death was the infirmities of old age. His wife preceded him a number of years ago and beside her his remains were interred Thursday afternoon in the burial grounds at Salem church.
He was the father of ten children, five of whom survive him. Viz: William A., Missouri, John H., Anna and James P. Carter, who will cherish the memory of a good, kind, indulgent father. Judge Carter served as Probate Judge of this county about a quarter of a century ago and was elected county commissioner two consecutive terms. He became a member of the Odd Fellows twelve years ago, joining Patriot lodge, and under their ritual be laid to rest.
Wetherholt had charge of the funeral.
The Galllipolis Journal
Tuesday, April 27, 1897
Death has claimed another one of our pioneer residents, Judge Robert Carter. His death was not an untimely one, for his life has been withering for the past year. Few men living outside of Gallipolis are better known than he was who has been called beyond, and his death will bring sorrow to the hearts of his host of friends. Deceased was a man of straightforward and dignified demeanor, strict
integrity, and his death is sincerely lamented.
Deceased was born in Walnut township, this county, Jan. 15, 1814, and was 83 years of age at the time of his death. The ultimate cause of his death was the infirmities of old age. His wife preceded him a number of years ago and beside her his remains were interred Thursday afternoon in the burial grounds at Salem church.
He was the father of ten children, five of whom survive him. Viz: William A., Missouri, John H., Anna and James P. Carter, who will cherish the memory of a good, kind, indulgent father. Judge Carter served as Probate Judge of this county about a quarter of a century ago and was elected county commissioner two consecutive terms. He became a member of the Odd Fellows twelve years ago, joining Patriot lodge, and under their ritual be laid to rest.
Wetherholt had charge of the funeral.
The Galllipolis Journal
Tuesday, April 27, 1897
Death of Judge Robert Carter, A Pioneer.
Death has claimed another one of our pioneer residents, Judge Robert Carter. His death was not an untimely one, for his life has been withering for the past year. Few men living outside of Gallipolis are better known than he was who has been called beyond, and his death will bring sorrow to the hearts of his host of friends. Deceased was a man of straightforward and dignified demeanor, strict
integrity, and his death is sincerely lamented.
Deceased was born in Walnut township, this county, Jan. 15, 1814, and was 83 years of age at the time of his death. The ultimate cause of his death was the infirmities of old age. His wife preceded him a number of years ago and beside her his remains were interred Thursday afternoon in the burial grounds at Salem church.
He was the father of ten children, five of whom survive him. Viz: William A., Missouri, John H., Anna and James P. Carter, who will cherish the memory of a good, kind, indulgent father. Judge Carter served as Probate Judge of this county about a quarter of a century ago and was elected county commissioner two consecutive terms. He became a member of the Odd Fellows twelve years ago, joining Patriot lodge, and under their ritual be laid to rest.
Wetherholt had charge of the funeral.
The Galllipolis Journal
Tuesday, April 27, 1897
Death has claimed another one of our pioneer residents, Judge Robert Carter. His death was not an untimely one, for his life has been withering for the past year. Few men living outside of Gallipolis are better known than he was who has been called beyond, and his death will bring sorrow to the hearts of his host of friends. Deceased was a man of straightforward and dignified demeanor, strict
integrity, and his death is sincerely lamented.
Deceased was born in Walnut township, this county, Jan. 15, 1814, and was 83 years of age at the time of his death. The ultimate cause of his death was the infirmities of old age. His wife preceded him a number of years ago and beside her his remains were interred Thursday afternoon in the burial grounds at Salem church.
He was the father of ten children, five of whom survive him. Viz: William A., Missouri, John H., Anna and James P. Carter, who will cherish the memory of a good, kind, indulgent father. Judge Carter served as Probate Judge of this county about a quarter of a century ago and was elected county commissioner two consecutive terms. He became a member of the Odd Fellows twelve years ago, joining Patriot lodge, and under their ritual be laid to rest.
Wetherholt had charge of the funeral.
The Galllipolis Journal
Tuesday, April 27, 1897
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