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- The Highland Recorder, Monterey, VA, Friday, 22 Sep 1916, p. 3, col. C
Gone to His Reward
After suffering more or less from a fatal disease of which he was seemingly unconscious, although he knew that from several causes his vitality was rapidly slipping away, James B. Bradshaw, well known farmer, cattle dealer and proprietor of the famous "Mansion House" at McDowell, passed away at half past ten Thursday evening September 7th. Mention was made in the columns of the Recorder of Mr. Bradshaw going to a Richmond hospital to seek relief from his suffering. The case proved too well developed for the surgeon's skill; small operation was preformed that prolonged his life a few days enabling him to reach home before the end came. He bore his infirmities cheerfully and uncomplainingly, his chief thought being the comfort of others, and only those nearest him knew his condition.
Mr. Bradshaw was born Sept. 16, 1844. He was a type of the old school southern man who believed in the sovereignty of God, the faithfulness of friends, the chivalry of men, purity and sweetness of womanhood and loyalty to the southern cause.
He was a consistent member of the Williamsville Baptist church and was always interested in any christian work giving liberally of his time and means for the advancement of the kingdom of God.
As a friend hs was faithful and true. He will long be remembered by patrons of the hospitable "Mansion House" where many a weary traveler has been refreshed, not only by comfortable accommodations and good food, but encouraging words from their discerning host; not only the traveling people will miss him, but those who lived about him, old and young, high and low, anyone in trouble would find a helpful friend in Mr. Bradshaw.
He had high ideals of chivalry in men, abhorving [sic] rudeness of any sort. His respect for pure womanhood was strong, always shielding and wishing to see her shielded in everway.
He was a brave soldier and was loyal to his southland to the end; there was no bitterness in his heart. He enlisted in the cause of State rights in November 1862, Co. F. 11th Virginia cavalry, (Bath Squadrom.) [sic] Was wounded in a cavalry fight below Woodstock in 63. His horse was shot down under him the second day of the battle of the Wilderness. He suffered hunger and hardships as anyother brave soldier, continuing in service until the surrender at Appomatox April 9, 1865.
The burial services were conduct in the Presbyterian church by Rev. H. B. cross, of the Staunton Baptist, assisted by Rev. Lyle M. Moffett, after which the body was conveyed by a large concourse of friends and laid to rest beside that of his brother Robt. R. Bradshaw, near his old home several miles below McDowell who lost his life in the battle at Port Repulic.
His last days were peaceful and his friends knew that "tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place the flood might bear him far, he hoped to meet his Pilot face to face when he had crossed the bar."
He is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. S. W. Wilson, Orin Bradshaw, chas. P., Harry L., and Josephine; two sisters Mrs. Burns, of Ohio, Mrs. Roudebush, of Harrisonburg; two brothers Jasper N., of Williamsville, and Stephen B., of clover creek.
The active pall bearers: D. G. Ruckmen, H. W. Sproul, Herbert Bradshaw, James Bradshaw, Byron Bradshow, Robert Mcclintie. Honaroy [sic]: J. c. Matheny, L. M. Mcclung, J. C. Lewis, Dr. Jones, S. B. Rexrode, A H. Jones, Wm. M and E. A. McNulty, Jos H. Hiner, Lloyd Sullenberger, W. H. Matheny, Dr. Siron, R. B. Jones, A. L. Jones, Geo. O. Fleisher, chas Pullins, Jacop H. Armstrong and Ed. Arboyast.
A Friend
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