Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Thomas, William A. March 27, 1883
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Norfolk Virginian March 31, 1883
Mr. David O. Thomas of Frederick, Maryland, accompanied by a friend, arrived in 
this city on yesterday morning, and identified the remains of W. H. Fairfax - 
the name under which a young man a few days ago killed himself at the Mansion 
House — as being those of his brother, William Thomas. He was engaged in 
business in Frederick and was a married man with two children. On Thursday last 
he bade his wife an affectionate adieu, telling them that he was going to 
Baltimore on business and would return on the following day. Instead of doing 
so, he bought a ticket and started South, finally landing in this city. He was 
well-connected socially and happily married. For some time past, his habits had 
been intemperate, and this doubtless was the cause of his rash act, and it is 
stated that he recently attempted to take his life in Frederick by a dose of 
laudanum. His brother, Mr. David O. Thomas, seemed to be much grieved at the 
young man's unfortunate end, and excited the sympathy of all who saw him. The 
remains were taken to Baltimore on yesterday evening by the steamer Carolina, 
thence to be carried to Frederick for interment.

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