Assistant Postmaster LOUIS F. McCOMAS, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Hagerstown, died at 2:30 o'clock on Thursday afternoon at his home, No. 335 Potomac Avenue, in his 80th year. While he had been in failing health for some time, largely due to his advanced years, the immediate cause of death was uraemic poisoning. Up until ten days ago he had been able to attend to his duties at the post office. For two days before his death his condition was so critical that practically all hope of recovery was abandoned by relatives and friends.
LOUIS FECHTIG McCOMAS was born in Baltimore in August 1826, being a son of the late Rev. Zach. O. McComas. The latter removed to Hagerstown when the subject of this sketch was but one year old. While engaged in his work of preparation for the ministry he taught at the old Hagerstown Academy, later becoming pastor of the Methodist Church at Williamsport.
Mr. McComas received his education at the Academy, and displaying a fondness for the mercantile life he entered the employ of Samuel Ogleby who for many years was engaged in the dry goods business on West Washington Street. About 1850 Mr. McComas embarked in business for himself, opening a clothing and dry goods store in what is now known as the McCardell property, North Potomac Street. He was also located in the Knode building, North Potomac street for several years. Later he purchased the Dorsey building, located across the alley and west of the Hotel Baldwin, and which property he owned at the time of his death. There he conducted his business for about 25 years until he retired. During his life Mr. McComas was connected as a stockholder and director with the old Hagerstown Leather Company, the Hagerstown Manufacturing Company and other business enterprises.
He was a staunch Republican and during the first term of Postmaster James P. Harter, Mr. McComas was made assistant postmaster. When Mr. Harter's term expired Mr. McComas continued almost a year under Postmaster Sweeney. When Mr. Harter returned to the postmastership Mr. McComas again became assistant and was reappointed to that position by Postmaster Startzman. He was assistant postmaster for over ten years.
Mr. McComas was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the State of Maryland, having been for almost 50 years treasurer of Potomac Lodge, this city. He was also a member of Gilead Encampment and of Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias. He was a member of and an officer in the Presbyterian Church, taking an active interest in church work. He was one of the oldest members of the First Hose Fire Company.
He was the father of three sets of twins. His widow, who was Miss May A. Culbertson, daughter of Samuel Culbertson, of Williamsport, their wedding having taken place in 1852, and the following sons and daughters survive: Miss Mary McComas, Mrs. Ada Hammond, wife of William H. Hammond, and William C. McComas, Hagerstown; Charles E. McComas, St. Louis, Mo.; Harry G. McComas, Wichita, Kan. He was an uncle of Judge Louis E. McComas, Washington, and H.A. McComas, Hagerstown.
Mr. McComas was the last member of his family and the last surviving nephew of Henry Gough McComas, who with H. Wells, shot General Ross, the commander of the British troops at the Battle of North Point, on September 12, 1814. Harry G. McComas was the youngest brother of Rev. Zach. O. McComas, who also fought in that war, as did also a third brother, William McComas, Harford County. The heroic acts of H.G. McComas and H. Wells are well known to readers of American history.
A man of sterling character, whose word was his bond, Mr. McComas had many warm friends in Hagerstown and the county. Until his failing health set in he took an active interest in the various organizations with which he was connected, especially the Odd Fellows.
Source: The Herald and Torch Light
(Hagerstown, MD)
Thursday, January 25, 1906
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LOUIS FECHTIG McCOMAS was born in Baltimore in August 1826, being a son of the late Rev. Zach. O. McComas. The latter removed to Hagerstown when the subject of this sketch was but one year old. While engaged in his work of preparation for the ministry he taught at the old Hagerstown Academy, later becoming pastor of the Methodist Church at Williamsport.
Mr. McComas received his education at the Academy, and displaying a fondness for the mercantile life he entered the employ of Samuel Ogleby who for many years was engaged in the dry goods business on West Washington Street. About 1850 Mr. McComas embarked in business for himself, opening a clothing and dry goods store in what is now known as the McCardell property, North Potomac Street. He was also located in the Knode building, North Potomac street for several years. Later he purchased the Dorsey building, located across the alley and west of the Hotel Baldwin, and which property he owned at the time of his death. There he conducted his business for about 25 years until he retired. During his life Mr. McComas was connected as a stockholder and director with the old Hagerstown Leather Company, the Hagerstown Manufacturing Company and other business enterprises.
He was a staunch Republican and during the first term of Postmaster James P. Harter, Mr. McComas was made assistant postmaster. When Mr. Harter's term expired Mr. McComas continued almost a year under Postmaster Sweeney. When Mr. Harter returned to the postmastership Mr. McComas again became assistant and was reappointed to that position by Postmaster Startzman. He was assistant postmaster for over ten years.
Mr. McComas was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the State of Maryland, having been for almost 50 years treasurer of Potomac Lodge, this city. He was also a member of Gilead Encampment and of Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias. He was a member of and an officer in the Presbyterian Church, taking an active interest in church work. He was one of the oldest members of the First Hose Fire Company.
He was the father of three sets of twins. His widow, who was Miss May A. Culbertson, daughter of Samuel Culbertson, of Williamsport, their wedding having taken place in 1852, and the following sons and daughters survive: Miss Mary McComas, Mrs. Ada Hammond, wife of William H. Hammond, and William C. McComas, Hagerstown; Charles E. McComas, St. Louis, Mo.; Harry G. McComas, Wichita, Kan. He was an uncle of Judge Louis E. McComas, Washington, and H.A. McComas, Hagerstown.
Mr. McComas was the last member of his family and the last surviving nephew of Henry Gough McComas, who with H. Wells, shot General Ross, the commander of the British troops at the Battle of North Point, on September 12, 1814. Harry G. McComas was the youngest brother of Rev. Zach. O. McComas, who also fought in that war, as did also a third brother, William McComas, Harford County. The heroic acts of H.G. McComas and H. Wells are well known to readers of American history.
A man of sterling character, whose word was his bond, Mr. McComas had many warm friends in Hagerstown and the county. Until his failing health set in he took an active interest in the various organizations with which he was connected, especially the Odd Fellows.
Source: The Herald and Torch Light
(Hagerstown, MD)
Thursday, January 25, 1906
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Assistant Postmaster LOUIS F. McCOMAS, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Hagerstown, died at 2:30 o'clock on Thursday afternoon at his home, No. 335 Potomac Avenue, in his 80th year. While he had been in failing health for some time, largely due to his advanced years, the immediate cause of death was uraemic poisoning. Up until ten days ago he had been able to attend to his duties at the post office. For two days before his death his condition was so critical that practically all hope of recovery was abandoned by relatives and friends.
LOUIS FECHTIG McCOMAS was born in Baltimore in August 1826, being a son of the late Rev. Zach. O. McComas. The latter removed to Hagerstown when the subject of this sketch was but one year old. While engaged in his work of preparation for the ministry he taught at the old Hagerstown Academy, later becoming pastor of the Methodist Church at Williamsport.
Mr. McComas received his education at the Academy, and displaying a fondness for the mercantile life he entered the employ of Samuel Ogleby who for many years was engaged in the dry goods business on West Washington Street. About 1850 Mr. McComas embarked in business for himself, opening a clothing and dry goods store in what is now known as the McCardell property, North Potomac Street. He was also located in the Knode building, North Potomac street for several years. Later he purchased the Dorsey building, located across the alley and west of the Hotel Baldwin, and which property he owned at the time of his death. There he conducted his business for about 25 years until he retired. During his life Mr. McComas was connected as a stockholder and director with the old Hagerstown Leather Company, the Hagerstown Manufacturing Company and other business enterprises.
He was a staunch Republican and during the first term of Postmaster James P. Harter, Mr. McComas was made assistant postmaster. When Mr. Harter's term expired Mr. McComas continued almost a year under Postmaster Sweeney. When Mr. Harter returned to the postmastership Mr. McComas again became assistant and was reappointed to that position by Postmaster Startzman. He was assistant postmaster for over ten years.
Mr. McComas was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the State of Maryland, having been for almost 50 years treasurer of Potomac Lodge, this city. He was also a member of Gilead Encampment and of Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias. He was a member of and an officer in the Presbyterian Church, taking an active interest in church work. He was one of the oldest members of the First Hose Fire Company.
He was the father of three sets of twins. His widow, who was Miss May A. Culbertson, daughter of Samuel Culbertson, of Williamsport, their wedding having taken place in 1852, and the following sons and daughters survive: Miss Mary McComas, Mrs. Ada Hammond, wife of William H. Hammond, and William C. McComas, Hagerstown; Charles E. McComas, St. Louis, Mo.; Harry G. McComas, Wichita, Kan. He was an uncle of Judge Louis E. McComas, Washington, and H.A. McComas, Hagerstown.
Mr. McComas was the last member of his family and the last surviving nephew of Henry Gough McComas, who with H. Wells, shot General Ross, the commander of the British troops at the Battle of North Point, on September 12, 1814. Harry G. McComas was the youngest brother of Rev. Zach. O. McComas, who also fought in that war, as did also a third brother, William McComas, Harford County. The heroic acts of H.G. McComas and H. Wells are well known to readers of American history.
A man of sterling character, whose word was his bond, Mr. McComas had many warm friends in Hagerstown and the county. Until his failing health set in he took an active interest in the various organizations with which he was connected, especially the Odd Fellows.
Source: The Herald and Torch Light
(Hagerstown, MD)
Thursday, January 25, 1906
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LOUIS FECHTIG McCOMAS was born in Baltimore in August 1826, being a son of the late Rev. Zach. O. McComas. The latter removed to Hagerstown when the subject of this sketch was but one year old. While engaged in his work of preparation for the ministry he taught at the old Hagerstown Academy, later becoming pastor of the Methodist Church at Williamsport.
Mr. McComas received his education at the Academy, and displaying a fondness for the mercantile life he entered the employ of Samuel Ogleby who for many years was engaged in the dry goods business on West Washington Street. About 1850 Mr. McComas embarked in business for himself, opening a clothing and dry goods store in what is now known as the McCardell property, North Potomac Street. He was also located in the Knode building, North Potomac street for several years. Later he purchased the Dorsey building, located across the alley and west of the Hotel Baldwin, and which property he owned at the time of his death. There he conducted his business for about 25 years until he retired. During his life Mr. McComas was connected as a stockholder and director with the old Hagerstown Leather Company, the Hagerstown Manufacturing Company and other business enterprises.
He was a staunch Republican and during the first term of Postmaster James P. Harter, Mr. McComas was made assistant postmaster. When Mr. Harter's term expired Mr. McComas continued almost a year under Postmaster Sweeney. When Mr. Harter returned to the postmastership Mr. McComas again became assistant and was reappointed to that position by Postmaster Startzman. He was assistant postmaster for over ten years.
Mr. McComas was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the State of Maryland, having been for almost 50 years treasurer of Potomac Lodge, this city. He was also a member of Gilead Encampment and of Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias. He was a member of and an officer in the Presbyterian Church, taking an active interest in church work. He was one of the oldest members of the First Hose Fire Company.
He was the father of three sets of twins. His widow, who was Miss May A. Culbertson, daughter of Samuel Culbertson, of Williamsport, their wedding having taken place in 1852, and the following sons and daughters survive: Miss Mary McComas, Mrs. Ada Hammond, wife of William H. Hammond, and William C. McComas, Hagerstown; Charles E. McComas, St. Louis, Mo.; Harry G. McComas, Wichita, Kan. He was an uncle of Judge Louis E. McComas, Washington, and H.A. McComas, Hagerstown.
Mr. McComas was the last member of his family and the last surviving nephew of Henry Gough McComas, who with H. Wells, shot General Ross, the commander of the British troops at the Battle of North Point, on September 12, 1814. Harry G. McComas was the youngest brother of Rev. Zach. O. McComas, who also fought in that war, as did also a third brother, William McComas, Harford County. The heroic acts of H.G. McComas and H. Wells are well known to readers of American history.
A man of sterling character, whose word was his bond, Mr. McComas had many warm friends in Hagerstown and the county. Until his failing health set in he took an active interest in the various organizations with which he was connected, especially the Odd Fellows.
Source: The Herald and Torch Light
(Hagerstown, MD)
Thursday, January 25, 1906
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