1843.
Nov. 23.—In Fauquier co., Thomas Fitzhugh, aged 81. He was a highly respected citizen, and had been
for many years presiding judge of the County Court.
Dec. 14.—In Washington city, Chas. W. Goldsborough, chief of the bureau of provisions and clothing
of the navy department, and author of a naval history of the U. S. He was one of the oldest and most
respected inhabitants of the city.
Nov. 30.—In Rappahannock co., Maj. John Roberts, aged 85. He served in the revolutionary army,
and negotiated the exchange for the prisoners obtained by the convention at Saratoga in 1777. Afterwards
he was a member of the legislature for 13 successive years, and had great influence in its deliberations.
Aug. 27.—At the White Sulphur Springs, Hon. Lewis Summers, of Kanawha, aged 65, for 24 years one
of the judges of the General Court of Va.
