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| Death | 24 Apr 1896 |
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Evergreen, Conecuh Co., Alabama |
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| Parents | William Leander Witherington and Eliza Johnson |
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Samuel L. Witherington County Clerk |
Samuel L. Witherington
Excerpts from The Conecuh Record, Womans’ Edition, Oct 24 1895
S. L. WITHERINGTON
Samuel L. Witherington was born in Conecuh County, Ala. His parents W.L. Witherington and Nancy Johnson were also natives of this county, and in the good old days of yore, well remembered among her most industrious, and highly respected citizens. It was from their early teachings that Sam (as he is familiarly called), laid the foundation that was in after years to make him a useful man and fit him for that sphere in life that he so gracefully adorns.
Mr. Witherington was a few years ago engaged in the mercantile business, which he successfully terminated, to accept the office of clerk of the circuit court, by appointment from the Governor. He discharged the duties of this office so entirely to the satisfaction of the public that two years ago he became the candidate of the Democratic Party to succeed himself and was overwhelmingly elected by the white vote of the county.
During the mean time, Mr. Witherington had thrust upon him the honor of becoming the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the county. His able management of that campaign fully testified his capability as leader in his party, to which he is always willing to give his time, talents, and money.
Submitted by Bill King, a decendent of the Witherington family.
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Scan of the Apr. 24, 1896 letter from L.W. Savage to Gov. W.C. Oats, Governor of Alabama Source: Buddy Mitchell - May 2, 2006 Click on picture for large view |
Transcribed copy of 1896 letter provided to Bill King by Buddy Mitchell on May 2, 2006
From Office of L.W. Savage
Dealer in General Merchandise; Gents' Furnishing Goods, All
Kinds of Fertilizers
Evergreen, Ala., April 24, 1896
To: Hon W. C. Oats (Governor of Alabama)
Dear Sir:
Mr. Samuel Weatherington, the Clerk of Circuit Court died this evening at 7:30 (PM).
Knowing there will have to be one appointed, I , as an outsider say that you appoint in the proper time his Brother, Jas E. Weatherington (sp). as he is familiar with his office & has been working with him for several months, and is competent and a perfect worker for the Democratic Party.
Yours very truly,
L W Savage
Note: Misspelling of the last name
Source: Submitted by Bill King, a decendent of the Witherington family.