Historical collections of Virginia containing a collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c., relating to its history and antiquities, together with geographical and statistical descriptions : to which is appended, an historical and descriptive sketch of the District of Columbia : illustrated by over 100 engravings, giving views of the principal towns, seats of eminent men, public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, etc., etc. |
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1834.
Feb. 11.—In the Capitol at Washington, Thomas Tyler Bouldin, M. C. Before he was elected a member
of Congress, he had been a lawyer of high rank, an able and upright judge; and he was highly
respected for his integrity.
Feb. 18.—At Washington city, in his 62d year, the Hon. William Wirt, the author of the Life of
Patrick Henry, and of the British Spy.
April 13.—At Norfolk, Gen. Robert B. Taylor, an eminent lawyer, and a judge of the General or
District Court of Va.; a man greatly respected, and much lamented.
Oct.—At Petersburg, of cholera, aged about 48, Gen. William H. Brodnax, of Dinwiddie Co., Va.,
distinguished as a lawyer and a philanthropist, and for several years a very prominent member of the
House of Delegates. He signalized himself in the debates on the abolition of slavery in 1831, advocating
a gradual and cautious abolition; and also, in opposition to the doctrines of President Jackson's Proclamation
of Dec., 1832.
Near Monongahela, Va., aged 97, Col. John Evans; a commander of a regiment of militia in the
revolution, and a member of the convention that formed the first constitution.
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