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 1866 - 1938 (71 years)
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| Name |
Henry Clay CAUDILL [1] |
| Birth |
08 Dec 1866 |
Blackey, Letcher Co., KY  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
06 Sep 1938 |
Red Star, KY [1] |
| Burial |
Elmer Dixon Cemetery, Blackey, Letcher Co., KY |
| Person ID |
I6537 |
Rootballs |
| Last Modified |
10 Jan 2015 |
| Father |
William J. CAUDILL, b. 05 Jul 1827, Letcher Co., KY d. 26 Nov 1908 (Age 81 years) |
| Relationship |
Natural |
| Mother |
Nancy DICKSON, b. 19 Apr 1830, Letcher Co., KY d. 31 Dec 1899 (Age 69 years) |
| Relationship |
Natural |
| Marriage |
07 Feb 1847 |
Letcher Co., KY [1] |
| Family ID |
F2381 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- 1.The following obituary is from The Mountain Eagle newspaper dated 09/08/38, page 1, column 4: "Henry Clay Caudill, 71 Well Known Citizen of Co. Dies Tuesday" Uncle Henry Clay Caudill, well known citizen of lower Letcher Co. and father of ex-sheriff W. H. Caudill, died suddenly Tuesday evening, September 6, at 5 o'clock. Mr. Caudill had worked on the farm all day and was cutting kindling when he suddenly dropped dead, he had been in good health and was very active. He was a native of Letcher county, born on December 9, 1867, a few miles below Blackey and has spent all of his life in the county. He was the son of William J. Caudill and Nancy Dixon Caudill. Early in life he was married to Margaret Elizabeth Collins, who survives him. To this union were born five children who survive him, W. H. Caudill, ex-shariff of Letcher county, now Chief of Police of Whitesburg, John B. Caudill of Polly, Malisa Simmons of Whitesburg, Vada Tolliver, of Jenkins, and ...................... of Blacky. He also leaves one sister, Martha Cornett of Perry Co. and three brothers, John B. Caudill of Straud, Okla., Isaac D. Caudill and George W. Caudill, both of Roxana, Ky. Funeral services were held at the Indian Bottom Regular Baptist Church by Elders Willard Akers and Willie Francis, Thursday morning, September 8 at 10 o'clock with a large crowd of friends and relatives in attendance. Interment took place in the Dixon Cemetery near Blackey. Burke Funeral Home had charge of the funeral arrangements. The following obituary is from The Mountain Eagle newspaper dated 09/15/38, page 2, column 1: Funeral services for Henry C. Caudill, thirteenth child of the late W. J. "Stiller Bill" and Nancy Dickson Caudill, born December 8, 1866 on Christian (later Caudill's) Branch at Indian Bottom, (later Blackey) Letcher Co. Kentucky, where he grew to manhood with his nine brothers and six sisters. The following of them survive him: Mrs. Susan Cornett, age 85 years and Mrs. Martha Cornett, age 70 years, both of Diablock, Ky.; Isaac D., age 79 years, of Roxana, Ky.; John B. and the baby of the family, Chandler, Okla.; George W. of Roxana, Ky. Married Maggie Collins, December 22, 1887 which was a happy union for little more than fifty years. Unto them was born two sons and three daughters, William H. and Mrs. Malsia Simons, of Whitesburg, Ky. Johnny of Polly, Ky. Lavada Tolliver of Jenkins, Ky. and Louisa, who lives with her parents. Also has a number of grand children and great grand children. All of this family are highly respected by who ever known.
He never took fellowship with any church, but was an ardent believer in the old time Regular Baptist faith and Orthodox Order of same. A consistant reader of the "Book of all books", the Bible. Good principals dominated his life. He was truthful. His word was his bond. He worked and managed in the light. Fair in his dealings. He did not seek to advance himself at the expense of his fellow men. He wanted for himself and his only, what was fair and right. No traveler was ever turned away from his table for want of that which he could grant. He loved his kindred and neighbors, who with his family will miss him around and about his home at Red Star, Ky. His hospitality and pleasant conversations are heard no more. His passing has broken the earthly family circular, but we trust it will be complete again some day in that "better home over yonder." His passing was sudden, from heart failure on the afternoon of September 6, 1938. On Thursday the 8th Inst. by 10 a.m. his kindred and friends; from Hazard, Whitesburg, Knott Co., from the valleys creeks and over the hills, by the hundreds were gathering at the Baptist Church at the Elmer Dixon Cemetery, where the body was laid. Aunt Clara Collins, his 94 year old mother-in-law was present. The whole family and friends will ever be greatful to Elder G. M. Caudill, Moderator, Dawson Dixon, Clerk, and the members of this church for their kindness in opening their door and inviting them into it for the services. To Aunt Maggie and the children and friends may you comply with thise spiritual cinditions which will prepare you for a glorious passng like hs. Active Pall Bearers; I. D. Caudill, R. B. Caudill, Sr., C. B. Caudill, Letcher Collins, Byrd Collins, and J. D. W. Collins. Honorary Pall Bearers were W. J. Caudill, John Back, Ace Collins, Arthur Dixon, Bony Caudill, Jim Caudill, Cleveland Caudill, Dawson Dixon, R. B. Caudill, Jr., Print Ison, E. B. Collins, Pearl Watts and I. T. Dixon. All came to pay tribute and hear the gospel messages as delivered by the Devine power through the preaching by Elder W. S. Akers and Willie Francis.
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