Samuel Stewart Dolly |
| Posted 2017-04-30 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, August 12, 1891, page 4, column 1 In Memorandum (Communicated) Samuel Stewart Dolly was born in Rockingham county, West Virginia, December 14, 1860. His parents came to Kansas when he was seven years old. At the age of 16 he entered college, and after graduation he was engaged in teaching school, and in the midst of his success, at the age of 23, he was taken with severe hemorrhage of the lungs, indicating the presence of the disease which finally caused his death. He came to Colorado for his health, and later came to Prescott, where he resided, going south in the winter. But Prescott continued to be his choice. He was converted a the age of sixteen and united with the Presbyterian church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. As long as his health permitted he was an active Christian, never failing to attend divine services. But as week humanity will, he sometimes felt that Providence was dealing very harshly with him. As incident with the disease, he sometimes realized the shortness of his time and expressed his willingness to go and be released from suffering. At other times he seemed buoyed up, and laid plans for the future, apparently forgetful of the fearful malady which never released its hold. He died at 5 o'clock p.m. August 8th, 1891. His funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, August 9th, at 5 p.m., from the residence of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Winkoop, and was largely attended by citizens. Rev. C. F. Spray, aided by the choir of his church, held religious services. Transcriber's note: Mr. Dolly is buried at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. See Also: Arizona Gravestone Photo Project |
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