RECORDS: William L. Tarkington Obituary, 1898, Boyle County, KY ------------------------------------ Submitted by: Deb Shillo Date: 22 May 2002 ------------------------------------ From the KENTUCKY ADVOCATE, January 10, 1898 COL. TARKINGTON DEAD Passes Away Sunday Night at Eleven O'Clock -- Good Man Gone Colonel William L. Tarkington, one of Boyle's oldest and most beloved residents, died last night at eleven o'clock, at his home in this county. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Dr. E. M. Green, after which the remains will be buried in the family lot in Bellvue Cemetery, Danville. Col. Tarkington had been an invalid for some years, having been afflicted with rheumatism and other diseases which were a constant discomfort. This fall, after returning from his customary journey North, he seemed stronger and brighter that for several years, but a few weeks ago he was forced to take his bed and after that his decline was rapid. All that loving friends and devoted children could do made his last moments pleasant, and the end was calm. To those by the bedside he gave the assurance that he was at peace with his Maker and had hope of a happy reunion with the wife who had gone before. The deseased was born near Franklin, Tenn., in 1811, which made him eighty-six years of age. His wife, who died several years ago, was Julietta Maxwell, of Lebanon, Ky. They were married in 1839. Of their children, the following survive: Joseph and George Tarkington, of Boyle County; Mrs. G.L. Edelen, of Mercer; Mrs G. W. McMillan. of Ackworth, Ga., and Mrs. James A. Shuttleworth, of Louisville. The news of Col. Tarkington's death will be received with profound sorrow by every man who ever had the pleasure of associating with him. To great personal integrity and a high sense of honor, he added the qualities of a most pleasing personality. Bright and witty in conversation, generous and charitable with everyone, and possessing a heart which responded to suffering and need wherever he encountered it, Col. Tarkington made strong friends and retained them. If he had an enemy, no one knew it. Such a man will not only be missed in this world,--he will find peace and rest in the next. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization orpersons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access.http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************