A. J. Baldridge
Former Legislator
Passes at Home
In
Tomahawk, KY
A. J. Baldridge, 73 years old, of Tomahawk, Martin County, KY, died at his home there Sunday night, September 4, 1938.
His death resulted from the infirmities of age.
He had been in poor health for several months and spent some time in the Paintsville Hospital for treatment.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at his home in Tomahawk and burial was in the family cemetery on the home place.
Services were conducted by Rev. Aaron Stepp and Dr. J. R. Fairchild, ministers of the United Baptist Church. Mr. Baldridge was a member of that church for more than forty years.
Surviving are four sons, Jesse, George W., and William, all of Martin County, and Eli who is located in Fort Benning, Georgia, where he has been in the army for more than 20 years.
Three daughters preceeded him in death and his wife died only last winter.
"Uncle Andy" as he was affectionately known by a host of friends in Eastern Kentucky, served Johnson and Martin counties in the Kentucky Legislature for three terms.
He was widely known in all sections of Kentucky through his services in the General Assembly.
A large number of relatives and friends attended the last rites for "Uncle Andy."
A. J. Baldridge
Former Legislator
Passes at Home
In
Tomahawk, KY
A. J. Baldridge, 73 years old, of Tomahawk, Martin County, KY, died at his home there Sunday night, September 4, 1938.
His death resulted from the infirmities of age.
He had been in poor health for several months and spent some time in the Paintsville Hospital for treatment.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at his home in Tomahawk and burial was in the family cemetery on the home place.
Services were conducted by Rev. Aaron Stepp and Dr. J. R. Fairchild, ministers of the United Baptist Church. Mr. Baldridge was a member of that church for more than forty years.
Surviving are four sons, Jesse, George W., and William, all of Martin County, and Eli who is located in Fort Benning, Georgia, where he has been in the army for more than 20 years.
Three daughters preceeded him in death and his wife died only last winter.
"Uncle Andy" as he was affectionately known by a host of friends in Eastern Kentucky, served Johnson and Martin counties in the Kentucky Legislature for three terms.
He was widely known in all sections of Kentucky through his services in the General Assembly.
A large number of relatives and friends attended the last rites for "Uncle Andy."
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