Private William D. Schoolfield
Born - 1 September 1843
Died - 13 August 1909
William D. Schoolfield, who died August 13th, was born near Brookeville, Kentucky, Sept. 1, 1843, and there spent his early boyhood days.
A youth of seventeen he enlisted in the Confederate army and served under the command of General Morgan. On his way westward, tarrying for a short period in Kansas, he came to Wet Mountain valley in the summer of 1873, and in 1874 went to Rosita, at which place he has ever since resided.
He was the first elected sheriff of Custer county and held this office for three successive terms.
Prominent in early history of the county he made a fearless and efficient officer; but the best tribute to be paid him is the great love of his countless friends. With a heart throbbing with human kindness there were none so poor but what at all times he was ready to uphold and protect them, and many will be the days the old timers journeying through Rosita will miss his kindly face and hospitable welcome.
His funeral, well attended, took place at Rosita last Sunday at 10 a.m., and was conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which organization he was a loyal member, assisted by Rev. Wolever of Silver Cliff. Interment was in Rosita cemetery.
A Friend.
Published in the Wet Mountain Tribune, 21 August 1909, page 3
Born - 1 September 1843
Died - 13 August 1909
William D. Schoolfield, who died August 13th, was born near Brookeville, Kentucky, Sept. 1, 1843, and there spent his early boyhood days.
A youth of seventeen he enlisted in the Confederate army and served under the command of General Morgan. On his way westward, tarrying for a short period in Kansas, he came to Wet Mountain valley in the summer of 1873, and in 1874 went to Rosita, at which place he has ever since resided.
He was the first elected sheriff of Custer county and held this office for three successive terms.
Prominent in early history of the county he made a fearless and efficient officer; but the best tribute to be paid him is the great love of his countless friends. With a heart throbbing with human kindness there were none so poor but what at all times he was ready to uphold and protect them, and many will be the days the old timers journeying through Rosita will miss his kindly face and hospitable welcome.
His funeral, well attended, took place at Rosita last Sunday at 10 a.m., and was conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which organization he was a loyal member, assisted by Rev. Wolever of Silver Cliff. Interment was in Rosita cemetery.
A Friend.
Published in the Wet Mountain Tribune, 21 August 1909, page 3
Private William D. Schoolfield
Born - 1 September 1843
Died - 13 August 1909
William D. Schoolfield, who died August 13th, was born near Brookeville, Kentucky, Sept. 1, 1843, and there spent his early boyhood days.
A youth of seventeen he enlisted in the Confederate army and served under the command of General Morgan. On his way westward, tarrying for a short period in Kansas, he came to Wet Mountain valley in the summer of 1873, and in 1874 went to Rosita, at which place he has ever since resided.
He was the first elected sheriff of Custer county and held this office for three successive terms.
Prominent in early history of the county he made a fearless and efficient officer; but the best tribute to be paid him is the great love of his countless friends. With a heart throbbing with human kindness there were none so poor but what at all times he was ready to uphold and protect them, and many will be the days the old timers journeying through Rosita will miss his kindly face and hospitable welcome.
His funeral, well attended, took place at Rosita last Sunday at 10 a.m., and was conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which organization he was a loyal member, assisted by Rev. Wolever of Silver Cliff. Interment was in Rosita cemetery.
A Friend.
Published in the Wet Mountain Tribune, 21 August 1909, page 3
Born - 1 September 1843
Died - 13 August 1909
William D. Schoolfield, who died August 13th, was born near Brookeville, Kentucky, Sept. 1, 1843, and there spent his early boyhood days.
A youth of seventeen he enlisted in the Confederate army and served under the command of General Morgan. On his way westward, tarrying for a short period in Kansas, he came to Wet Mountain valley in the summer of 1873, and in 1874 went to Rosita, at which place he has ever since resided.
He was the first elected sheriff of Custer county and held this office for three successive terms.
Prominent in early history of the county he made a fearless and efficient officer; but the best tribute to be paid him is the great love of his countless friends. With a heart throbbing with human kindness there were none so poor but what at all times he was ready to uphold and protect them, and many will be the days the old timers journeying through Rosita will miss his kindly face and hospitable welcome.
His funeral, well attended, took place at Rosita last Sunday at 10 a.m., and was conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which organization he was a loyal member, assisted by Rev. Wolever of Silver Cliff. Interment was in Rosita cemetery.
A Friend.
Published in the Wet Mountain Tribune, 21 August 1909, page 3
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