Sunday, July 7, 2013
Sunday's Obituary: William Milstead
Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland) – April 06, 1903
WILLIAM MILSTEAD. Laurel, MD. April 5 – The funeral of Mr. William Milstead was held this afternoon at the Laurel Presbyterian Church, Rev. A. E. Baker officiating.
Mr. Milstead was a native of Occoquan, Va., and was born in the year 1834. His wife was a Miss Mary J. Macartney, of Cecil county, Maryland. He made Laurel his place of residence for about 30 years. For 20 years he conducted the Milstead Hotel, which structure was destroyed by fire several years ago. He was affiliated with Laurel Wreath Lodge of Masons, the local commandery of the Knights of Pythias and with the Order of Odd Fellows. The services at the grave were conducted by Laurel Wreath Lodge and the pallbearers were Masons and Knights of Pythias. The funeral was largely attended, among those present being ex-Congressman Blakeney and Mayor Timanus.