William Workman
Methodist Episcopal Times March 16, 1904 page 7.
William Workman was born in what is now Boone County, W.Va. April 12, 1821 and died at Madison, Boone Co.,W.Va. Feb.14, 1904.
He resided in this county all his life; made two trips westward with a view of locating but returned both times.
He was the son of "Big Fighting Joe" Workman, who served with destruction through the war of 1812, and a grandson of James Workman, who served through the Revolution, under General Washington, after which he moved to what is now Logan Court House, W.Va. making the first settlement in that part of the country.
He, Wm. Workman, was a member of the Supervisors and County Courts of Boone County, Pres. of the court six years and of Supervisors Court during its existance save two years.
He was four years in the House and three years in the Senate of the state of W.Va. while the capitol was at Wheeling and was one of the leaders in getting the capitol moved to Charleston. He did active service during the reconstruction period after the rebellion and worked unceasingly in the interest of good government and equal rights to all.
He was Deputy U.S. Internal Revenue collector for the Southern section of W.Va. four years, Our Deputy U.S. Marshall three years, traveling through the wilds of "Tug" amongst the very roughtest of characters, unarmed.
He was a warm supporter of the Union cause, spent eighteen months in Libby Sallsbury prisons, suffering there with two attacks of typhoid fever, and also contracted rheumatism.
Very early in life he was converted and led a true, consistent christian life all his days. He was a true member of the church for about 65 years soon after his uniting with the church he made a year ago. He also served in the capacity of S.S. Supt. many years.
The most remarkable characteristic of him was his great generosity. He gave largely to all benevolent causes.
At Bald Knob, W.Va. his home, there now stands a most beautiful church, dedicated about two years ago, the greater part of which was built by him and all deeded to the Methodists. This, indeed, is a most fitting monument for the man.
Wm. Workman was a true man; a most kind husband, a devout, loving father and a faithful follower of the blessed Saviour.
During life he had been successful, amassing considerable wealth, all of which was properly placed and after all business affairs were satisfactorily arranged by him, he sweetly and quietly breathed his last and fell asleep in the arms of his Master, going to his long and happy rest to reap a just reward in glory, for his many acts of kindness, during his sojourn of so many years a wife, five children and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
Interment at Bald Knob, W.Va. Feb. 16, 1904. Peace to his ashes.
L.S. Hutchins, Pastor.