Young Farmer Kills Himself
Mr. A. H. Colwell, one of the most prominent young farmers in the county and a member of a leading family, was found dead near his home in the western part of the county, Wednesday morning. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that he came to his death at his own hands.
The news of this unfortunate affair caused painful interest to a widespread circle of friends. So far as given out no reason is known for the act. It seems he left home at an early hour Wednesday morning to look after some work around the place. He was found on a bridge between his home and Mr. Charlie Thaxton's, a wound in his head and a pistol in his hand. As soon as the news reached here Coroner Adams, Sheriff Crawford and others went to the scene of the killing and made an investigation.
Mr. Colwell was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Colwell and was about 28 years of age. Besides his parents, Mr. Colwell is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Evans before marriage, and three children, and several brothers and sisters.
The funeral took place at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at Fellowship and was largely attended. In their deep grief the family have the sympathy of many warm friends.
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SPMcD (48452228)
Young Farmer Kills Himself
Mr. A. H. Colwell, one of the most prominent young farmers in the county and a member of a leading family, was found dead near his home in the western part of the county, Wednesday morning. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that he came to his death at his own hands.
The news of this unfortunate affair caused painful interest to a widespread circle of friends. So far as given out no reason is known for the act. It seems he left home at an early hour Wednesday morning to look after some work around the place. He was found on a bridge between his home and Mr. Charlie Thaxton's, a wound in his head and a pistol in his hand. As soon as the news reached here Coroner Adams, Sheriff Crawford and others went to the scene of the killing and made an investigation.
Mr. Colwell was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Colwell and was about 28 years of age. Besides his parents, Mr. Colwell is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Evans before marriage, and three children, and several brothers and sisters.
The funeral took place at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at Fellowship and was largely attended. In their deep grief the family have the sympathy of many warm friends.
Obit Received Courtesy of Contributor:
SPMcD (48452228)
Inscription
A.H. COLWELL
MAY 1, 1878
OCT. 2, 1912
Tho lost to sight
To memory dear.
Family Members
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Wilber Owen Colwell
1874–1935
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Mary Cora Colwell Sims
1876–1970
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James Walter Glenn "Glenney" Colwell
1879–1881
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Bernita Jewel Colwell Thaxton
1882–1971
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Leonard Lacey Colwell
1884–1952
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Lilla Coral Colwell Whitaker
1886–1970
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Howell Homer Caldwell
1888–1961
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Dempsey Garland Colwell
1890–1940
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Elmo Ponder Colwell Sr
1892–1977
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