Democratic Leader
Cheyenne, WY Territory
18 November 1884
page 3
OVER THE RANGE
LeGrand Phillips, An Aged Colored Man, Found Dead.
About 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon a relative of Le Grand Phillips entered the latter's room near the Key City house for the purpose of informing him that his impending illness would make his removal to more comfortable quarters necessary, and with the intention of preparing the sick man for transportation to the home of friends in another part of the city. The aged colored man lay on his bed and gave no sign of recognition. In the waning light his features were only dimly visible, and the caller approached his bedside and laid a hand upon the old man's head. But death had entered the cabin door and the aged negro had gone over the range into the falley of eternal rest.
For nearly two weeks the old man had been complaining of feeling ill, and Friday he remained in bed nearly all day. His sicknes was not considered serious until Sunday, and then it was decided to take hom to the home of relatives, where he could be cared for. He was 66 years old and, making his living by doing odd jobs, janitor work, etc., he had become a familiar character about the city.
He leaves a number of relatives here and also a grandson in Denver, who has been telegraphed tiding of his death.
The funeral will be held at the A. M. E. Church at 2 o'clcok this afternoon.
Cheyenne Daily Sun
20 November 1884
page 3
DUST TO DUST
The funeral of Le Grand Phillips, the aged colored man who was found dead in his bed late on Sunday afternoon, occurred yesterday afternoon at the A. M. E. church and was numerously attended, several of the leading citizens of the city, white as well as colored, being present, The services wer conducted by Rev. M. Bird, pastor of the AME Chruch, assisted by William Bradley who made the closing prayer. The services were appropriate and impressive.
Le Grand Phillips had a humble history. Thirty years ago, with a wife and child (both of whom are now living in Cheyenne), he was a slave in Missouri. By his industry he finally succeeded in purchasing his freedom. He went acoss the plains to the coast, where, after unremitting toil he accumulated $4,000. He returned to Missouri as soon as possible, and reached the old plantation just in time to purchase the freedom of his wife and child, wher were about to be sold and taken to the far south.
In time they came to Cheyenne, where, after a while the little girl, who had grown to womanhood, was married. In the meantime, however, the old man had become somewhat reckless in many respects, and at last his wife was compelled to procure a divorce from him. Since that time he has been alone in the world. For years he has done chores, errands and little jobs of work, such as he could get here and there, in order to procure something to eat and a place to sleep.
But during all his misfortunes and loneliness he has never been known to be otherwise than honest, "Over the divide" stands a city upon whose pearly walls are written the history of men; and it may be when this old man shall totter up to its gates something which has been written of his life and history here, something of the good he has done, will be read by the great Father of all and the gates will open for him to pass through, into a tranquil rest and a peace he found not here.
Cheyenne, WY Territory
18 November 1884
page 3
OVER THE RANGE
LeGrand Phillips, An Aged Colored Man, Found Dead.
About 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon a relative of Le Grand Phillips entered the latter's room near the Key City house for the purpose of informing him that his impending illness would make his removal to more comfortable quarters necessary, and with the intention of preparing the sick man for transportation to the home of friends in another part of the city. The aged colored man lay on his bed and gave no sign of recognition. In the waning light his features were only dimly visible, and the caller approached his bedside and laid a hand upon the old man's head. But death had entered the cabin door and the aged negro had gone over the range into the falley of eternal rest.
For nearly two weeks the old man had been complaining of feeling ill, and Friday he remained in bed nearly all day. His sicknes was not considered serious until Sunday, and then it was decided to take hom to the home of relatives, where he could be cared for. He was 66 years old and, making his living by doing odd jobs, janitor work, etc., he had become a familiar character about the city.
He leaves a number of relatives here and also a grandson in Denver, who has been telegraphed tiding of his death.
The funeral will be held at the A. M. E. Church at 2 o'clcok this afternoon.
Cheyenne Daily Sun
20 November 1884
page 3
DUST TO DUST
The funeral of Le Grand Phillips, the aged colored man who was found dead in his bed late on Sunday afternoon, occurred yesterday afternoon at the A. M. E. church and was numerously attended, several of the leading citizens of the city, white as well as colored, being present, The services wer conducted by Rev. M. Bird, pastor of the AME Chruch, assisted by William Bradley who made the closing prayer. The services were appropriate and impressive.
Le Grand Phillips had a humble history. Thirty years ago, with a wife and child (both of whom are now living in Cheyenne), he was a slave in Missouri. By his industry he finally succeeded in purchasing his freedom. He went acoss the plains to the coast, where, after unremitting toil he accumulated $4,000. He returned to Missouri as soon as possible, and reached the old plantation just in time to purchase the freedom of his wife and child, wher were about to be sold and taken to the far south.
In time they came to Cheyenne, where, after a while the little girl, who had grown to womanhood, was married. In the meantime, however, the old man had become somewhat reckless in many respects, and at last his wife was compelled to procure a divorce from him. Since that time he has been alone in the world. For years he has done chores, errands and little jobs of work, such as he could get here and there, in order to procure something to eat and a place to sleep.
But during all his misfortunes and loneliness he has never been known to be otherwise than honest, "Over the divide" stands a city upon whose pearly walls are written the history of men; and it may be when this old man shall totter up to its gates something which has been written of his life and history here, something of the good he has done, will be read by the great Father of all and the gates will open for him to pass through, into a tranquil rest and a peace he found not here.
Democratic Leader
Cheyenne, WY Territory
18 November 1884
page 3
OVER THE RANGE
LeGrand Phillips, An Aged Colored Man, Found Dead.
About 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon a relative of Le Grand Phillips entered the latter's room near the Key City house for the purpose of informing him that his impending illness would make his removal to more comfortable quarters necessary, and with the intention of preparing the sick man for transportation to the home of friends in another part of the city. The aged colored man lay on his bed and gave no sign of recognition. In the waning light his features were only dimly visible, and the caller approached his bedside and laid a hand upon the old man's head. But death had entered the cabin door and the aged negro had gone over the range into the falley of eternal rest.
For nearly two weeks the old man had been complaining of feeling ill, and Friday he remained in bed nearly all day. His sicknes was not considered serious until Sunday, and then it was decided to take hom to the home of relatives, where he could be cared for. He was 66 years old and, making his living by doing odd jobs, janitor work, etc., he had become a familiar character about the city.
He leaves a number of relatives here and also a grandson in Denver, who has been telegraphed tiding of his death.
The funeral will be held at the A. M. E. Church at 2 o'clcok this afternoon.
Cheyenne Daily Sun
20 November 1884
page 3
DUST TO DUST
The funeral of Le Grand Phillips, the aged colored man who was found dead in his bed late on Sunday afternoon, occurred yesterday afternoon at the A. M. E. church and was numerously attended, several of the leading citizens of the city, white as well as colored, being present, The services wer conducted by Rev. M. Bird, pastor of the AME Chruch, assisted by William Bradley who made the closing prayer. The services were appropriate and impressive.
Le Grand Phillips had a humble history. Thirty years ago, with a wife and child (both of whom are now living in Cheyenne), he was a slave in Missouri. By his industry he finally succeeded in purchasing his freedom. He went acoss the plains to the coast, where, after unremitting toil he accumulated $4,000. He returned to Missouri as soon as possible, and reached the old plantation just in time to purchase the freedom of his wife and child, wher were about to be sold and taken to the far south.
In time they came to Cheyenne, where, after a while the little girl, who had grown to womanhood, was married. In the meantime, however, the old man had become somewhat reckless in many respects, and at last his wife was compelled to procure a divorce from him. Since that time he has been alone in the world. For years he has done chores, errands and little jobs of work, such as he could get here and there, in order to procure something to eat and a place to sleep.
But during all his misfortunes and loneliness he has never been known to be otherwise than honest, "Over the divide" stands a city upon whose pearly walls are written the history of men; and it may be when this old man shall totter up to its gates something which has been written of his life and history here, something of the good he has done, will be read by the great Father of all and the gates will open for him to pass through, into a tranquil rest and a peace he found not here.
Cheyenne, WY Territory
18 November 1884
page 3
OVER THE RANGE
LeGrand Phillips, An Aged Colored Man, Found Dead.
About 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon a relative of Le Grand Phillips entered the latter's room near the Key City house for the purpose of informing him that his impending illness would make his removal to more comfortable quarters necessary, and with the intention of preparing the sick man for transportation to the home of friends in another part of the city. The aged colored man lay on his bed and gave no sign of recognition. In the waning light his features were only dimly visible, and the caller approached his bedside and laid a hand upon the old man's head. But death had entered the cabin door and the aged negro had gone over the range into the falley of eternal rest.
For nearly two weeks the old man had been complaining of feeling ill, and Friday he remained in bed nearly all day. His sicknes was not considered serious until Sunday, and then it was decided to take hom to the home of relatives, where he could be cared for. He was 66 years old and, making his living by doing odd jobs, janitor work, etc., he had become a familiar character about the city.
He leaves a number of relatives here and also a grandson in Denver, who has been telegraphed tiding of his death.
The funeral will be held at the A. M. E. Church at 2 o'clcok this afternoon.
Cheyenne Daily Sun
20 November 1884
page 3
DUST TO DUST
The funeral of Le Grand Phillips, the aged colored man who was found dead in his bed late on Sunday afternoon, occurred yesterday afternoon at the A. M. E. church and was numerously attended, several of the leading citizens of the city, white as well as colored, being present, The services wer conducted by Rev. M. Bird, pastor of the AME Chruch, assisted by William Bradley who made the closing prayer. The services were appropriate and impressive.
Le Grand Phillips had a humble history. Thirty years ago, with a wife and child (both of whom are now living in Cheyenne), he was a slave in Missouri. By his industry he finally succeeded in purchasing his freedom. He went acoss the plains to the coast, where, after unremitting toil he accumulated $4,000. He returned to Missouri as soon as possible, and reached the old plantation just in time to purchase the freedom of his wife and child, wher were about to be sold and taken to the far south.
In time they came to Cheyenne, where, after a while the little girl, who had grown to womanhood, was married. In the meantime, however, the old man had become somewhat reckless in many respects, and at last his wife was compelled to procure a divorce from him. Since that time he has been alone in the world. For years he has done chores, errands and little jobs of work, such as he could get here and there, in order to procure something to eat and a place to sleep.
But during all his misfortunes and loneliness he has never been known to be otherwise than honest, "Over the divide" stands a city upon whose pearly walls are written the history of men; and it may be when this old man shall totter up to its gates something which has been written of his life and history here, something of the good he has done, will be read by the great Father of all and the gates will open for him to pass through, into a tranquil rest and a peace he found not here.
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