Death of Charles A. Conrad, Esq.
Mr. Charles A. Conrad, the well-known lawyer, died last evening at his residence in this city. He was the son of Hon. Chas. M. Conrad, who was a United States senator and a representative in congress and became secretary of war under President Fillmore. On his mother's side he was related to Washington and Lee, the remains of his mother having their resting place by the side of Washington at Mount Vernon.
Charles A. Conrad was born at Bay St. Louis, Miss., and at the time of his death had reached the age of 55 years. After graduating from the University of Virginia, in 1858, he came to New Orleans and read law under his father and brother, both of whom were leading lawyers at the Louisiana bar. When the war broke out he entered the confederate service, joining the First Louisiana Artillery, commanded by Colonel Fuller. He served gallantly throughout the war and figured conspicuously at the siege of Vicksburg. Returning to New Orleans after the war, he was admitted to the bar and practiced his profession every since. In 1867 he married Miss Norma Penn, the youngest daughter of Alfred Penn, of this city.
Mr. Conrad was personally a lovable man, kindhearted and generous, and had a host of friends in this city. He was a member of the Association of the Army of Tennessee and belonged to several of the social clubs. He had been ill for several years, but last April his health failed him completely, and he was obliged to seek the benefits of Blount Springs, but without success. He returned home and quietly passed away.
