Death of Col. Francis M. Rotch.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
Col. FRANCIS M. ROTCH died at his residence in Morris, Otsego County, on the 28th ult. aged 41. His death was sudden, and until almost the last hour, unexpected. He had been ill only three days, and the disease terminated In congestion of the brain.
Col. Rotch was a young man of rare accomplishments, and of most winning manners. Carefully educated, he more than fulfilled the hones and promises of his early youth. His father, Francis Rotch, Esq., being one of the most extensive and successful agriculturists in the State, (and one of the
earliest Presidents of the State Agricultural Society,) our friend was naturally drawn to the same pursuits —in which he took great delight, and brought to them a highly cultivated mind and congenial tastes.
But he combined, with his fondness for the quiet pursuits of agriculture, a lively and intelligent interest in public affairs. Because of their knowledge of his eminent fitness for public life, the people of his district called him to the Senate in 1859, and he served through the sessions of 1860 and 1861 with distinction.
At the close of his Senatorial term. Gov. MORGAN solicited his service in the Military Bureau of the State. The duties imposed upon him were arduous, and he entered upon them with all the ardor and enthusiasm of his generous nature. In the prosecution of these duties he was often required to visit the regiments in the field, and while thus involved, he was seized with an illness which prostrated him for many months, and from which he never fully recovered. It undoubtedly formed the basis of the sickness which has now resulted fatally.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
Col. FRANCIS M. ROTCH died at his residence in Morris, Otsego County, on the 28th ult. aged 41. His death was sudden, and until almost the last hour, unexpected. He had been ill only three days, and the disease terminated In congestion of the brain.
Col. Rotch was a young man of rare accomplishments, and of most winning manners. Carefully educated, he more than fulfilled the hones and promises of his early youth. His father, Francis Rotch, Esq., being one of the most extensive and successful agriculturists in the State, (and one of the
earliest Presidents of the State Agricultural Society,) our friend was naturally drawn to the same pursuits —in which he took great delight, and brought to them a highly cultivated mind and congenial tastes.
But he combined, with his fondness for the quiet pursuits of agriculture, a lively and intelligent interest in public affairs. Because of their knowledge of his eminent fitness for public life, the people of his district called him to the Senate in 1859, and he served through the sessions of 1860 and 1861 with distinction.
At the close of his Senatorial term. Gov. MORGAN solicited his service in the Military Bureau of the State. The duties imposed upon him were arduous, and he entered upon them with all the ardor and enthusiasm of his generous nature. In the prosecution of these duties he was often required to visit the regiments in the field, and while thus involved, he was seized with an illness which prostrated him for many months, and from which he never fully recovered. It undoubtedly formed the basis of the sickness which has now resulted fatally.
Death of Col. Francis M. Rotch.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
Col. FRANCIS M. ROTCH died at his residence in Morris, Otsego County, on the 28th ult. aged 41. His death was sudden, and until almost the last hour, unexpected. He had been ill only three days, and the disease terminated In congestion of the brain.
Col. Rotch was a young man of rare accomplishments, and of most winning manners. Carefully educated, he more than fulfilled the hones and promises of his early youth. His father, Francis Rotch, Esq., being one of the most extensive and successful agriculturists in the State, (and one of the
earliest Presidents of the State Agricultural Society,) our friend was naturally drawn to the same pursuits —in which he took great delight, and brought to them a highly cultivated mind and congenial tastes.
But he combined, with his fondness for the quiet pursuits of agriculture, a lively and intelligent interest in public affairs. Because of their knowledge of his eminent fitness for public life, the people of his district called him to the Senate in 1859, and he served through the sessions of 1860 and 1861 with distinction.
At the close of his Senatorial term. Gov. MORGAN solicited his service in the Military Bureau of the State. The duties imposed upon him were arduous, and he entered upon them with all the ardor and enthusiasm of his generous nature. In the prosecution of these duties he was often required to visit the regiments in the field, and while thus involved, he was seized with an illness which prostrated him for many months, and from which he never fully recovered. It undoubtedly formed the basis of the sickness which has now resulted fatally.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
Col. FRANCIS M. ROTCH died at his residence in Morris, Otsego County, on the 28th ult. aged 41. His death was sudden, and until almost the last hour, unexpected. He had been ill only three days, and the disease terminated In congestion of the brain.
Col. Rotch was a young man of rare accomplishments, and of most winning manners. Carefully educated, he more than fulfilled the hones and promises of his early youth. His father, Francis Rotch, Esq., being one of the most extensive and successful agriculturists in the State, (and one of the
earliest Presidents of the State Agricultural Society,) our friend was naturally drawn to the same pursuits —in which he took great delight, and brought to them a highly cultivated mind and congenial tastes.
But he combined, with his fondness for the quiet pursuits of agriculture, a lively and intelligent interest in public affairs. Because of their knowledge of his eminent fitness for public life, the people of his district called him to the Senate in 1859, and he served through the sessions of 1860 and 1861 with distinction.
At the close of his Senatorial term. Gov. MORGAN solicited his service in the Military Bureau of the State. The duties imposed upon him were arduous, and he entered upon them with all the ardor and enthusiasm of his generous nature. In the prosecution of these duties he was often required to visit the regiments in the field, and while thus involved, he was seized with an illness which prostrated him for many months, and from which he never fully recovered. It undoubtedly formed the basis of the sickness which has now resulted fatally.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF
FRANCIS M. ROTCH
A GRADUATE OF HARVARD COLLEGE
A SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL
FARMER
HIS LEISURE WAS GIVEN TO CHEMISTRY
HORTICULTURE AND THE FINE ARTS
HE SERVED HIS STATE AS AN
UPRIGHT SENATOR
HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY AS A
TRUSTED AND FAITHFUL EMISSARY
TO THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
WHERE HE CONTRACTED THE DISEASE
OF WHICH HE DIED
HE WAS A DUTIFUL AND DEVOTED SON,
A FAITHFUL AND TENDER HUSBAND
AN ACCOMPLISHED CHRISTIAN
GENTLEMAN
HE DIED NOV. 28, 1863
AGED 41
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