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Charles Edward Deaver

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Birth	:	20 Jul 1830
Death	:	8 Aug 1919
Burial	:	Oak Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Lexington City, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7808300, -79.4450600
Description	:	Mr. Charles E. Deaver, well known resident and former businessman of Lexington, died last Friday morning, Aug. 8 1919 shortly before seven o'clock after a lengthily illness at the advanced age of four score years and ten. For some months he had been at the home of his son, Mr. Charles R. Deaver on South Main Street. He had been in failing health for some years. The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 5 O'clock, conducted by his pastor, Rev. G.G. Martin of Trinity Methodist Church. Interment was made in the family square in the Lexington... Read More	Mr. Charles E. Deaver, well known resident and former businessman of Lexington, died last Friday morning, Aug. 8 1919 shortly before seven o'clock after a lengthily illness at the advanced age of four score years and ten. For some months he had been at the home of his son, Mr. Charles R. Deaver on South Main Street. He had been in failing health for some years. The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 5 O'clock, conducted by his pastor, Rev. G.G. Martin of Trinity Methodist Church. Interment was made in the family square in the Lexington cemetery. The active Pallbearers were relatives as follows: Messrs. O. C. Jackson, Mason C. Deaver, Earl E. Deaver, Burton F. Deaver, Fred T. Deaver and R. Glen Fitch. The Honorary Pallbearers bore the floral tributes which were numerous and beautiful. Mr. Deaver was born in Charles Town, now West Virginia, July 30. 1830. He came to Lexington about the year 1857 and engaged in business with his father, Mr. J. L. Deaver, who operated a large shoe making establishment. During the Civil War he was detailed at Lewisburg to make shoes for the Government and in 1866 he returned to Lexington where he afterward made his home. For many years he was successful in the operation of a shoe factory and later engaged in General Merchandise business. For years he conducted a branch store at Rockbridge Alum Springs during summer seasons. Some years ago on account of failing health, he retired from active business. Mr. Deaver was a Republican in politics and during the stormy period of settlement of the State debt he was aligned with the Readjusters. At that time he was associated with Mr. James A. Frazier in the establishment and publication of the "Rockbridge Interpise" which was the Readjuster organ in the County. In 1882 he was appointed Postmaster of Lexington. Mr. Deaver married Miss Rebekah F. Powers of Lewisburg. She died about eight years ago. Thirteen children were born from this union, nine of whom are living. They are: Messrs. J. Ed. Deaver, Charles R. Deaver, Harry A. Deaver, Mrs. Mamie Charlton, wife of C.R. Charlton, Mrs. Minne Garing wife of Mr. Percy C. Garing, Mrs. Sallie Fitch wife of Mr. Ralph I. Fitch, of Lexington. Mssrs. J.L. Deaver, W.P. Deaver and Mrs. Nettie Dominick, wife of G.J.Dominick of Knoxville, Tenn also by a daughter in law Mrs. George Deaver of Lexington and one sister Mrs. S. E. Marston of Baltimore. At the time of his death Mr. Deaver was the oldest resident of Lexington. He was a man of sunny disposition, accommodating and kind hearted and during his long business career in the community had formed large acquaintances and many friendships in town and Country. Lexington Gazette. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1919. VMI Library. Brother of Thomas Henry Deaver

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Family Members:

Parent

Joshua Lewton Deaver

(1804 - 1881)

Anna Norris Deaver

(1803 - 1875)

Spouse

Rebecca Francis Pangis Deaver

(1839 - 1909)

Siblings

Pvt Thomas Henry Deaver

(1828 - 1906)

Joshua L or N Deaver

(1832 - 1851)

Joseph H. Deaver

(1842 - 1851)

Sallie Deaver Marston

(1847 - 1923)

Children

Ella Florence Deaver

(1856 - 1915)

George W. Deaver

(1857 - 1887)

James Edward Deaver

(1860 - 1932)

Charles Richard Deaver

(1863 - 1931)

Leonard Powers Deaver

(1868 - 1900)

Minnie Bell Deaver Garing

(1870 - 1950)

Harry Augustus Deaver

(1878 - 1949)

Sallie Norris Deaver Fitch

(1879 - 1956)

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