Obituary for William T. Aydelott (1849-1919)
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From the papers of Mary Omahundro Hutt Walker

PIONEER MERCHANT DIES

William T. AYDELOTT Died at His Home in Troy Sunday Morning

No one could say aught against his character as a man. No one could say aught against his life as a citizen. No one could say aught against his record as a business man. Devoted to his family, faithful to every obligation in life which he has assumed, he lived an upright life and died with the genuine respect of all who knew him. This is the writer's estimate of William T. AYDELOTT, loyal American citizen, who passed away at his home in Troy, Sunday morning, January 5, 1919, at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 23 days.

He was born in Warren County, July 12, 1849, a son of William Riley and Nancy HAISLIP AYDELOTT. Grew to manhood in that county and taught school, when a young man, in both Warren and Lincoln counties. He was married September 1, 1869, to Miss Elizabeth HOWELL, of near Troy. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters. One son died in infancy and Walter Cecil passed away at age 21. The surviving children are: Warren E., of Troy; Mrs. F. W. BICKLEY, of Mexico; Miss Grace, of Kansas City, and Mrs. L. M. COCKRELL, of Troy.

The deceased was a successful merchant at Truxton several years ago but moved to Troy about 22 years ago and engaged in the same line. He became the president of the Troy Commercial company when it was organized in 1901 and has been directing head from that time to his death. His business judgment was excellent and the success of his company has been uninterrupted through the years. No man ever doubted or questioned the business integrity of Wm. T. AYDELOTT.

He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church from early manhood and lived a Christian life that was consistent with his professions. He was an uncompromising Republican of the old school and a man who took great interest in the affairs of government. During the recent War he was uncompromising in his loyal Americanism and cheerfully gave his means in support of every activity calculated to win the war for his country. Mr. Aydelott was a man far above the average in ability and was widely read along political and economic lines. Our town and community lost a valuable citizen...(missing)....passed away.

Besides his loving -(--missing-)--- children names above he left two brothers, S. T. AYDELOTT, of Bellflower, and J. H. AYDELOTT, of New Truxton, to mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at the family home, by Rev. I. T. Nash, assisted by Rev. W. N. Giddens, after which the remains were laid to rest in Troy cemetery. A well-spent life has come to its earthly close. A good man has gone and our community has sustained a great loss. He left to his family the heritage of a good name, more precious than all earthly treasure.

[Transcriber's Notes:

no dateline - Troy City Cemetery page 5 Vol 9 Lin Co. Cem. by Wm. L. Dougas Jr.

Aydelotte:

Elizabeth - Aug. 30, 1852 Feb. 20, 1944 Same Stone
William T. July 12, 1849 Jan. 5, 1919
Grace - Feb. 3, 1882 Mar. 10, 1967]

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