Sunday, August 19, 2018

SUNDAY’S OBITUARY ~ David W. “Pete” Frampton–about 1863-1945–Former District Judge in Huntington, West Virginia–Hit by a car and fatally injured

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David W. Frampton, Jr. is my 2nd cousin 4 times removed.  He is the son of David Frampton, Sr. and Clara Beams.  He married Ruth H. Delebar about 1890.  They had four sons, Peyton G., Lt. Charles Edward, David W., and John M.

David’s obituary states that he had served as a district judge in Huntington.  Sadly, at the age of 80 yrs. 6 mos. 22 days, it wasn’t illness that took David Frampton, but being hit by a vehicle.  His death certificate states that he suffered a fractured skull, fracture of both legs below the knees, a “mashed & crushed” right hand and that he died on route to the hospital.

At the time of his death David, in spite of his age, was working as a Guard at the Huntington Tent & Awning Co.

Here’s my transcription of the obituary.

DAVID W. FRAMPTON dies in West Virginia
New Orleans, March 29 (AP)
Friends were advised here today of the death in Huntington, W.VA., of David W. Frampton, 82, father of Charles E. Frampton of New Orleans, public relations representative for Mayor Robert S. Maestri and a former newspaperman.
Mr. Frampton, a former district judge at Huntington, was fatally injured in an automobile accident at this home.  Funeral services were held yesterday at Huntington.

You can visit David’s FindAGrave memorial here #46444232.

The Frampton family is a direct line for me.  I know there are thousands of Frampton descendants out there.  If you are one of them, I’d love to hear from you.  Let’s exchange information.

OTHER POSTS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST – More Frampton stories

FRIDAY FINDS ~ Newspaper article–David Frampton, Rebel Prisoner–Dec 1861

HIRAM FRAMPTON ~ abt 1834-1864–Did he die in prison, in battle, or some other way?

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

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2 comments:

  1. Interesting Diane. Were you able to find out any more about the actual accident in the newspaper?

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    1. No I wasn't Debby. I looked and looked. Would have thought there'd be something more on this accident. I'll probably look again today.

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