OBIT: C. William TROXELL, 1915, Resides in Gettysburg, Adams County, PA

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C. WILLIAM TROXELL

C. William Troxell, bookkeeper at the Citizens' Trust company for the past 12 
years, died at the Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia, Monday night at 10:30 from 
a complication of diseases, aged about 47 years.  Mr. Troxell, one of the best 
known residents of the borough, was taken to the hospital Monday morning and 
while enroute to the institution suffered an attack of heart trouble, which 
caused his death before an operation, which was planned, could be performed.  
Mrs. Troxell, who was with him, and one son, C. William Troxell, Jr., survive.  
The latter is a student at Gettysburg college.  H. B. Troxell, a cousin, Hanover 
street, also survives.

Mr. Troxell had been sick since last Monday, when he was forced to give up his 
duties at the trust company.  He had been suffering from a complication of 
diseases for the past six years but it was only recently that his condition 
became so serious as to cause apprehension.

Dr. Dalby, the family physician, decided upon an operation or a consultation 
last Sunday and arrangements were made for his removal to Jefferson hospital 
immediately.  With Dr. Dalby and Mrs. Troxell in attendance the trip was started 
Monday.  His condition grew worse upon arrival there and death soon followed.

The news of Mr. Troxell's death was received in Gettysburg about midnight in a 
telegram from his wife, who was with him when death came, and was a decided 
shock to all who were acquainted with him.  Although his friends knew that his 
condition was serious only the immediate members of the family were aware that 
little hope was entertained for his recovery.

Mr. Troxell was born in Dayton, Ohio, and is a son of S. A. Troxell, of that 
city.  His mother died when he was about one month old and he was brought to 
Gettysburg and reared by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Troxell.  He was 
educated in the borough public schools and prior to his acceptance of the 
position of clerk at the Citizens' Trust company was a clerk at the Eagle hotel.  
He entered the service of the bank 12 years ago and rose to the position of 
bookkeeper.

Mr. Troxell was prominent in Masonic circles and was a member of Good Samaritan 
lodge, No. 336, F. and A. M., this place, and of Good Samaritan chapter, No. 
266, and also a past master of the lodge and a past high priest of the chapter.  
He attended St. James' Lutheran church.

Star and Sentinel, March 20, 1915