Category: Obituary

THOMPSON, Daniel – (d. 1867)

Sudden Death — A student from Trinity College, Mr. Daniel THOMPSON, son of Mr. Franklin THOMPSON, of Onslow County, died suddenly in this city on Sunday last.  He was on his way home, was taken sick suddenly at Hillsborough, was taken from the cars at Raleigh, conveyed by Dr. SMITH to the military hospital, and carefully and kindly cared for until he died. 

Regret is expressed, and justly, that some one did not send him to a hotel, but he had every attention from Dr. SMITH.  His case was apoplexy.  We have these facts from Mr. LEACH, of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, who took an interest in the young man and assisted in his burial. 

Source:  The Weekly North Carolina Standard (Raleigh, NC). 25 December 1867.  Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. 

FOY, James H. – (d. 1898)

Kinston Free Press: Mr. James H. FOY, of Richlands, Onslow county, died on Monday, November 28th, in the 78th year of his age.  He left three living children.  

Mr. FOY was once a prominent politician in Onslow county, having been elected to the legislature several times.  He was a strong democrat, Peace to his ashes. 

Source:  The Semi-Weekly Messenger (Wilmington, NC). 13 December 1898.  Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. 

NICHOLSON, Sadie Barry – (d. 1883)

Departed this life on the morning of Dec. 14th, Mrs. Sadie Barry NICHOLSON, wife of Dr. NICHOLSON of Richlands.  This happy couple were married last January, and after a few months of devoted life, the young wife is snatched away, and the Doctor is brought to experience the loss of a second wife while quite a young man. Truly the Lord’s ways are past finding out.  He has the sincere sympathy of many friends and relatives.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.