This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ALDERTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FEC.2ACE/918 Message Board Post: Drops Dead in Pulpit, Rev, Thomas N. Alderton Stricken While Preaching a sermon, special to the Washington Post. Cumberland, Md, July 15 – Rev. Thomas N. Alderton, aged 50 years, of Great Cacapon, W. Va. Dropped dead in the pulpit at Greenwell Baptist Church at Rees Mills, W Va today while preaching. He approached nearly seven feet tall and weighed more than 300 pounds. He is survived by his wife and two children, one residing at Washington, D.C. Washington Post, July 16, 1906 Rev. Alderton dead We are exceedingly sorry to report the sudden death from apoplexy of Rev. TN Alderton of Great Cacapon, which occurred Sunday while he was preaching at Greenwell Baptist Church, near Reeses Mill, Mineral County. He is survived by a widow and two sons who have the sympathy of Mr. Alderton’s many friends, and he had them wherever he was known. The remains were laid to rest at Great Cacapon, Tuesday. Services being conducted by a minister from Washington. Morgan Messenger July 19, 1906