Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster1
M, b. 4 June 1826, d. 7 March 1862
- Relationship
- 2nd cousin 3 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster, son of Absolum G. DOSTER Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth ALEXANDER, was born on 4 June 1826 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama.
Edmund married Katherine Lavinia Hutchings on 5 February 1849 in New York City, New York.
Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Washington beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Edmund Doster, a 23-year-old physician born in Alabama, and his 20-year-old wife, Catherine L. Doster of New Jersey. Living with them was George Lacock, 40, an Irish "ditcher". They lived next door to his parents, Absalom and Sarah Doster.2
Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Prattville-Kingston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as E. A. Doster, a 33-year-old phsician and Catherine L., his 30-year-old wife from New Jersey. They had personal estate valued $8000. Living with then was their 10-year-old son, Absalom. Living next door was Edmund's brother, C. S. G. Doster.3
On 7 March 1862 Edmund Absolom died in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 35 leaving Katherine Lavinia a widow.
His obituary appeared 13 March 1862 in the Autauga Citizen, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: It becomes our painful duty to annouce the sudden and unexpected death of Dr. E. A. Doster, of this place, who departed this life, at his father's residence on Friday afternoon last, aged about 35 years. Dr. Doster was reared near this place, and had resided in Prattville the past two years engaged in the practice of his profession. He was a man of fine talents, and was regarded as one of our best physicians. His literary attainments were inferior to few, and he was fast acquiring the reputation of being a finished writer. All who knew him loved him, for his was a noble nature, and his premature death has cast a deep gloom over the whole community. It is said "death loves a shining mark," and it seems his darts are ever aimed at the brightest objects which adorn this sinful world of ours. That the aged should die, seems natural - but that those who are in the prime of their lives should be torn from our society, in the midst of their usefulness, and just when they are beginning to unfold all the nobleness of their natures, is very hard to realize. The deceased leaves a wife and three children, two aged parents, and many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. May he rest in peace.
Edmund married Katherine Lavinia Hutchings on 5 February 1849 in New York City, New York.
Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Washington beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Edmund Doster, a 23-year-old physician born in Alabama, and his 20-year-old wife, Catherine L. Doster of New Jersey. Living with them was George Lacock, 40, an Irish "ditcher". They lived next door to his parents, Absalom and Sarah Doster.2
Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Prattville-Kingston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as E. A. Doster, a 33-year-old phsician and Catherine L., his 30-year-old wife from New Jersey. They had personal estate valued $8000. Living with then was their 10-year-old son, Absalom. Living next door was Edmund's brother, C. S. G. Doster.3
On 7 March 1862 Edmund Absolom died in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 35 leaving Katherine Lavinia a widow.
His obituary appeared 13 March 1862 in the Autauga Citizen, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: It becomes our painful duty to annouce the sudden and unexpected death of Dr. E. A. Doster, of this place, who departed this life, at his father's residence on Friday afternoon last, aged about 35 years. Dr. Doster was reared near this place, and had resided in Prattville the past two years engaged in the practice of his profession. He was a man of fine talents, and was regarded as one of our best physicians. His literary attainments were inferior to few, and he was fast acquiring the reputation of being a finished writer. All who knew him loved him, for his was a noble nature, and his premature death has cast a deep gloom over the whole community. It is said "death loves a shining mark," and it seems his darts are ever aimed at the brightest objects which adorn this sinful world of ours. That the aged should die, seems natural - but that those who are in the prime of their lives should be torn from our society, in the midst of their usefulness, and just when they are beginning to unfold all the nobleness of their natures, is very hard to realize. The deceased leaves a wife and three children, two aged parents, and many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. May he rest in peace.
Last Edited=27 Mar 2021
Child of Dr. Edmund Absolom Doster and Katherine Lavinia Hutchings
- Absalom Doster Jr.+3 b. 14 Jul 1850, d. 15 Nov 1896
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