The Marietta Daily Times
“There is Nothing So Royal As Truth.”
MARIETTA, OHIO, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1905
[Front Page-Column 3]
PAST 88 Was Augustus Winsor Who was Called Hence Monday Afternoon.
Mr. Augustus Winsor’s, one of Washington county’s most highly esteemed men, career was ended this afternoon at 12:50 o’clock when death claimed him.
He served as Sheriff for two terms; engaged extensively in the mercantile business; as one of the foremost men in the Democratic part even through the recent campaign during which time feebleness inconvenienced his greatly and above all served his Lord and Master, being a member of the Unitarian Churchy during most of the 88 years of his life.
Born January 12th 1827, he was reared at Watertown. He grew up there and shortly after becoming of age engaged in the tannery business. Palmer township was afterwards his home.
Upon being elected Sheriff of Washington County in 1860, he moved to Marietta and has since that time resided in this city. He was reelected Sheriff in 1862.
The mercantile business was the next business in which he was engaged and up until four years ago, he operated a store on Green street.
One year ago last August, he moved from lower Fourth street to No. 307 Maple street, West Side, and a retired life has been lived.
He died at his home, his demise being due to old age.
Alla Winsor of the Marietta Manufacturing Company is the only child surviving him. His wife is living.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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