Welcome to the Monroe County History and Genealogy Website

Click here for more about this website

Click here to go to the MCHS website

Click here to go to the MCC of OGS website

 

CDs of important Monroe County record books are now available. Each page of dozens of Monroe County record books have been photographed and made into CDs. For a current list of available CDs click here.

 

 

Monroe County Obituaries

1846

 

 

Andrews, Elijah Andrews

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1846

Died On Wednesday, 16th inst., at Graysville, Mr. Elijah Andrews, formerly Auditor of this county.

 

Braddee, John F. Braddee

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1846

Dr. John F. Braddee, of Uniontown, Fayette county, died on Friday night last, in the Western Penitentiary in Allegheny City, of pulmonary consumption. Dr. B. was doubtless the most extensive mail robber in the union, having committed depredations to an amount exceeding $100,000, in the fall of 1840, of which he was convicted in May 1841, and sentenced by Judge Baldwin, of the U. S. Court to ten years imprisonment in the Western Penitentiary, nearly five of which he had served at the time of his death.

At the head of a well-organized band of counterfeiters and robbers, he was, for a time, the very terror of the neighborhood in which he resided but, so cunning, withal, that time and talents were required to fasten upon him the evidence of his guilt. To Dr. Kenedy, then mail agent the community is indebted for his detection, which notwithstanding his wealth, was speedily followed by a conviction, which dispersed his gang, and rid the country of so great a nuisance.

During his illness, Braddee made a full confession of his misdeeds, acknowledging the justice of his fate, and giving particulars not before known. If we can possibly obtain this it will appear in our columns.

Dr. Braddee, at his death, was about forty years of age, and previous to his conviction, had been accustomed to an active life, which doubtless rendered his confinement the more severe.

His wife, who clung to him in adversity, with all the affection of womans nature, is now residing at Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Dispatch.

 

Carrothers, James Carrothers

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 28, 1846

Died - At his residence in this township on Saturday evening, the 21st inst., Mr. JAMES CARROTHERS, at the advanced age of 72 years. Mr. C. was one of the earliest settlers of this county.

 

Carrothers, James Carrothers 2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1846

Died At his residence in the township, on Saturday evening, the 21st inst., MR. JAMES CARROTHERS, at the advanced age of 72 years.

Mr. C. was one of the earliest settlers of this county.

 

Colledge, Elizabeth Colledge

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1846

Died On the 27th inst., ELIZABETH, wife of Jabez B. Colledge, of this township.

 

Crane, Commodore Crane

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 4, 1846

DEATH OF Commodore Crane The death of Commodore Crane, late chief of the Bureau of Ordinance and Hydrography, at Washington City, which resulted from his own hand, on the 19th inst., has cast a gloom over a large and respectable circle of friends. He had given evidence of a morbid mind for some time previous, and had resigned his place the week previous, and had resigned his place the week previous under the monsmanin that he was about to die.

Commodore Crane was in his 62d year, and leaves a wife but no children. Saturday Courier

 

Davis, Frances Davis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1846

Died In this place on Saturday the 17th inst., after a lingering illness, MISS FRANCES DAVIS, aged 18.

 

Davis, William Gibson Davis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1846

Among the names of the volunteers killed at Monterey, we are pained to record that William G. Davis, printer, and late an inmate of this office.

The deceased was the eldest son of the late Capt. David S. Davis, of this place, and was only in his 20th year.

He was among the first to enroll himself among the volunteers for the Mexican war, and left here, a corporal of the Dayton Rifleman. As the best evidence of good conduct as a soldier, he was promoted to the rank of Orderly Sergeant of his company, in which capacity he acted at the time of his death.

The following particulars of his death are communicated by Dr. Egry, and by which it appears that he was murdered by the Mexican lancers. The Dr. States that Davis had been quite sick on the march from Camargo to Monterey, and was so weak on the morning the attack was made, that his friends endeavored to persuade him to remain in camp. This he refused to do; but stated with his Regiment for the fight. In going to the attack, the regiment made a run of three miles across the plain adjoining the city, during which several fell down from fatigue, unable to go any further.

Davis was one of them; his body, with that of another member of his company, was found four days afterwards, stripped and shockingly mangled by the lancers, a large body of whom scoured the plain putting to death all the wounded and defenseless they could find.

The Doctor saw the body of Davis after it was found and identified. He had received near twenty wounds in his arms and breast, from the nature of which, and the fact of his being well armed the Doctor thinks he made a desperate resistance, and no doubt caused some of the vile miscreants to bite the dust before he was slain.

Young Davis had lived in Dayton from his infancy, and was worthy of the patriotic stock from which he sprung; his grandfather having been an officer in the Revolution, and his father having served in the War of 1812. He has left a large circle of relatives and friends to lament his loss.

 

Hixenbaugh, John Hixenbaugh

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 28, 1846

Died At his residence in this township, on Thursday last, MR. JOHN HIXENBAUGH, formerly of Green county, Pa.

 

Holden, Ezra Holden

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 4, 1846

MR. EZRA HOLDEN, one of the editors and proprietors of the Philadelphia Saturday Courier, died in Washington city, on the 20th ult.

 

Manahan, Beal Manahan

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 21, 1846

Died on Sunday evening the 15th inst, at his residence near this place, Mr. BEAL MANAHAN, an aged and respected citizen.

 

McNulty, C. J. McNulty

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1846

DEATH OF COLONEL MCNULTY from letters received in this city, we learn that Colonel C. J. McNulty of the Mount Vernon Guards, died on board the steamboat Jamestown, when about twenty-five miles above Randolph, Tennessee, at half-past six o clock, P.M., on the 12th of July.

He was unwell when the boat left Cincinnati and continued to grow worse, until he died. Every attention was paid to him, particularly by Dr. Trevitt, the regimental surgeon, and by Colonel Morgan, the commanding officer. These gentlemen gave up their state-room to him, in order that his situation might be made as comfortable as possible; and Dr. Trevitt watched over him personally from the hour he came on board until he died.

Nothing indeed was omitted, that humanity and skill could perform.

The remains of Col. McNulty were to have been buried at Helena, Arkansas, with military honors. OHIO STATESMAN

 

Morris, Charles W. Morris

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1846

U.S. SHIP CUMBERLAND

OFF VERA CRUZ, NOV. 5, 1846

Sir: herewith is transmitted a copy of a letter from Com. Perry, accompanied by copies of other communication, giving a detailed account of his operations with a detachment from the squadron in the river of Tabasco.

The objects of the expedition have been fully accomplished, and, by the destruction or capture of all the enemy s vessels, a check has been given to a commerce, by which munitions of was, were no doubt, introduced into Mexico from the neighboring province of Yucatan. Much praise is due to Commodore Perry for the skill and judgement manifested throughout the whole expedition.

The department will learn with regret the death of Lieut. Charles W. Morris, which took place on the first instant, on board the Cumberland, from a wound received at the town of Tabasco on the 26th ult. He was an officer of great promise, and his loss is a most serious one to the service.

I am , very respectfully

Your obedient servant,

D. Connor

Commanding Home Squadron

 

Okey, Curtis Weir Okey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 27, 1846

Died On Wednesday the 17th inst., after a lingering illness of nearly four months, CURTIS WEIR, son of William and Lucinda M. Okey, aged about 5 months.

Suffer little children to come unto me.

 

Page, Captain Page

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1846

Captain Page, of the 4th, U. S. Infantry, who was wounded at the battle of Palto Alto, died on board of the steamer Missouri, on the 12th inst. His death, under the circumstances, cannot be regretted, as his recovery could only have been partial. The whole of the lower part of his face was shot away, and the power of speech forever gone.

He was a gallant officer, and his numerous friends have the satisfaction of knowing that he fully discharged his duties. STATESMAN

 

Pearce, Mary Pearce

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 24, 1846

Died on Thursday, the 15th inst, Mrs. MARY PEARCE, consort of Mr. Isaac Pearce, of this township, aged about 50.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord .

 

Pfeifer, Peter Pfeifer

Peter Pfeifer died March 30, 1846. He was born June 21, 1831, the son of Henry and Barbara Pfeifer.

 

Ridgely, Randolph Ridgely

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1846

DEATH OF A BRAVE AND DISTINGUISHED OFFICER

A friend informs us, that he has seen by an endorsement on a paper from on board the U.S. steamer Spitfire, Brazos Santiago, Nov. 4, 1846, that Capt. Randolph Ridgely is DEAD, from a fall from his horse.

The above was received at the post office of Washington, by this evening s southern mail. It communicates information which must be distressing to every man who had the honor of Capt. Ridgley s acquaintance, or who appreciates the noble qualities by which he was distinguished WASHINGTON UNION

Capt. Ridgley was killed by the fall of his horse, riding rapidly down one of the steep hills at Monterey. He fell under his horse and fractured his scull.

 

Smith, Jeremiah Smith

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 14, 1846

Died on Wednesday, the 11th inst. In Wayne Township, Mr. JEREMIAH SMITH, in the 45th year of his age.

 

Stillwell, Daniel Stillwell

Smith, Caroline Smith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 9, 1846

DROWNED Daniel Stillwell, Esq., an old and respectable citizen of Muskingum county, together with Miss Caroline Smith, his grand-daughter, were drowned a few days since while attempting to cross the Muskingum river to a wagon at Robinson s ford, 7 miles below Coshocton. Mr. Stillwell was in 77th year of his age and has left a large family to mourn his loss.

 

Taylor, William Taylor

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1846

Jan. 17th Mr. Dromgools announced the death of HON. WILLIAM TAYLOR, member of Congress from Virginia.

Mr. Taylor died in Washington on the morning of the 16th inst. The customary resolutions were passed and the House adjourned.

Jan. 19th The funeral of the HON. WILLIAM TAYLOR taking place today, no business was transacted in either House.

 

Weber, David Weber

David Weber died April 8, 1846 in Ohio, age 64 years. He was born in 1782. Married in 1810 to Margaretha Schenk.

 

Last modified Oct. 12, 2009 by reh

 

 

Click here for the Short-Cut Table of Contents