Dr. A. G. L. Van Lear, one of the substantial, well known and highly respected citizens of Augusta died at his home at Long Glade Thursday morning of last week, after an illness lasting since last April, aged 71 years.
Dr. Van Lear was a faithful Confederate soldier, a member of Company C, 5th Virginia Infantry, and lost a leg in battle. For many years Dr. Van Lear practiced his profession successfully, but had not of late done so, owing to failing health.
In everything that tended to promote the interests of his fellow citizens, Dr. Van Lear felt a deep interest being a lover of his fellow man and a patriotic citizen.
Several children survive Dr. Van Lear; three sons and four daughters. Mrs Van Lear died only a few weeks ago.
The funeral services took place a 3 o'clock Friday afternoon from Pleasant View Church.
The Bridgewater Herald Fri Sep 23, 1904 reprinted from Staunton Sun.
Dr. Van Lear was a faithful Confederate soldier, a member of Company C, 5th Virginia Infantry, and lost a leg in battle. For many years Dr. Van Lear practiced his profession successfully, but had not of late done so, owing to failing health.
In everything that tended to promote the interests of his fellow citizens, Dr. Van Lear felt a deep interest being a lover of his fellow man and a patriotic citizen.
Several children survive Dr. Van Lear; three sons and four daughters. Mrs Van Lear died only a few weeks ago.
The funeral services took place a 3 o'clock Friday afternoon from Pleasant View Church.
The Bridgewater Herald Fri Sep 23, 1904 reprinted from Staunton Sun.
Dr. A. G. L. Van Lear, one of the substantial, well known and highly respected citizens of Augusta died at his home at Long Glade Thursday morning of last week, after an illness lasting since last April, aged 71 years.
Dr. Van Lear was a faithful Confederate soldier, a member of Company C, 5th Virginia Infantry, and lost a leg in battle. For many years Dr. Van Lear practiced his profession successfully, but had not of late done so, owing to failing health.
In everything that tended to promote the interests of his fellow citizens, Dr. Van Lear felt a deep interest being a lover of his fellow man and a patriotic citizen.
Several children survive Dr. Van Lear; three sons and four daughters. Mrs Van Lear died only a few weeks ago.
The funeral services took place a 3 o'clock Friday afternoon from Pleasant View Church.
The Bridgewater Herald Fri Sep 23, 1904 reprinted from Staunton Sun.
Dr. Van Lear was a faithful Confederate soldier, a member of Company C, 5th Virginia Infantry, and lost a leg in battle. For many years Dr. Van Lear practiced his profession successfully, but had not of late done so, owing to failing health.
In everything that tended to promote the interests of his fellow citizens, Dr. Van Lear felt a deep interest being a lover of his fellow man and a patriotic citizen.
Several children survive Dr. Van Lear; three sons and four daughters. Mrs Van Lear died only a few weeks ago.
The funeral services took place a 3 o'clock Friday afternoon from Pleasant View Church.
The Bridgewater Herald Fri Sep 23, 1904 reprinted from Staunton Sun.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
