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Charles Wickliffe Yulee b in St Aug FL, died in NYC 1921

Charles Wickliffe Yulee b in St Aug FL, died in NYC 1921

Posted: 22 Oct 2011 3:57PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Yulee, Wickliffe
from 16 Feb 1921 Florida Times Union:
In Memorium- Charles Wickliffe YULEE
Fernandian, Apr 23- It is not often that a great and good man's son is worthy of him, but Charles Wickliffe Yulee, the only son of former senator Yulee of Florida, who passed from this life on Feb 16th 1921 in NYC, very fully fulfilled that rare enconium, "worth son of worthy father".
He was born in St Augustine July 13 1849, not only a first and only son but also grandson of Gov and MRs Wickliffe of Kentucky. He was of course, the object of lavish affection and indulgence.
A born leader among boys he was ever chosen captain, and when only 14, during the Civil War, he so passionately plead to be allowed to join the Confederate forces in defense of home that his mother consented...
(looks like the obit continues but this is the end)
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