FINE CAREER IS ENDED.
Col. Thomas Cammack Herndon Dies.
AN INVALID FOR YEARS.
Three Years of Sickness as Result of Cold.
HIS GREAT SUCCESS.
Col. Thomas Cammack Herndon, manager of the New Orleans Clearing House Association, died at his home, 1215 Seventh street, this morning. Col. Herndon has been ill for the last three years, but his affliction did not necessitate his being confined to his home until lately.
Col. Herndon contracted a cold some three years ago while at the Lockout Club, at English Lookout, of which he was a member, and since that time he has never been in good health. The cold brought on the grippe.
Col. Herndon was born just seventy-two years ago, in Eutaw, Ala. He came to New Orleans fifty-six years ago and since that time he has been connected with the largest banking and cotton houses in the country.
Shortly after his arrival in New Orleans, Mr. Herndon took a position as clerk in the banking firm of Mathews, Finley and Company. He served in that capacity for a short while after which he was made their cashier. He performed the duties of cashier for some little time, and the firm recognizing his ability made him confidential man
Col. Herndon served the firm as confidential man for many years. Shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War the firm disbanded, and then Col. Herndon accepted a position with the well known cotton firm of Dean, Adams and Gaff. He was given the position of confidential man with the above firm.
He was connected with Dean, Adams and Gaff until the year of 1859. In the early part of that year, or that is after he had resigned his position with the above firm, he joined a part ownership with the cotton factor, A. H. May. Later the firm was A. H. May & Company.
The firm continued business for many years and at the close of the Civil War, it was found to be practically bankrupt, after which the partnership was disolved.
After the firm of A. H. May & Co. had closed its doors, Col. Herndon formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, W. B. Krumbhaar, which was then known as W. B. Krumbhaar & Co. Shortly after Col. Herndon's connection with the firm it was given the title of Herndon & Krumbhaar.
Herndon and Krumbhaar were in the cotton press business. They were known as the largest cotton-pressmen in the country. They were the owners of Penn's Press and later leased the Planters, Kentucky, Anchor, and a number of others.
The firm did business in this city for many years, and about fifteen years ago Col. Herndon was elected manager of the New Orleans Clearning House Association, which position he retained up to the time of his death. Deceaased was the active manager of the association up to three years ago, when he first became afflicted with the disease which finally brought on his death. During that time his eldest son, Edward, assumed the management of the association, acting in his father's place.
At the outbreak of the civil war, Col. Herndon was given the rank of Captain in the quartermaster's service. He served with marked distinction in and around Louisiana, Mississippi and the Indian Territory.
Col. Herndon was captured at Port Hudson. He was made a prisoner of war and later was brought to New Orleans, He did not remain a prisoner any great length of time, for he escaped from his place of confinement shortly after he was incarcerated. He boarded a schooner, disguised as a cook. He remained on the schooner, still keeping up his disguise, until the close of the war. All during the war, Col. Herndon served with distinction and won the praise of his fellow officers and comrades.
Col. Herndon early identified himself with the mystic organizations of the city, and was one of the seven gentlemen honored by the Pickwick Club with an honorary membership. He served as vice-president for some years and was president of the club for over thirteen years. He was a prominent member of the masons, being connected with Quitman Lodge. He was one of the high officials of that lodge. Col. Herndon was also a prominent member of the army of Tennessee.
Col. Herndon was one of the most progressive citizens of New Orleans and was prominently known in commercial circles. The news of his death will be learned with regret by his many friends, among whom he was highly respected.
In 1859 Col. Herndon married Miss Jane Butler Krumbhaar, of terre Haute, Ind. Seven children were born to the union, six of whom survive Col. Herndon. They are: Edward Herndon, connected with the New Orleans Clearing House Association; Miss Alice Herndon, Mrs. Edgar Moulton, of Shreveport; Preston Herndon and Samuel McC. Herndon.
The funeral services will be held in Christ Church Cathedral tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. Bishop David Sessums and Rev. Dr. Wells will officiate.
After the services at the church the remains will be placed on the 9:25 train of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and taken to Pass Christian, Miss., where they will be interred in the family tomb.
The honorary pallbearers selected are as follows: R. M. Walmsley, Albert Baldwin, J. C. Denis, B. F. Eshleman, J. H. O'Conner, George E. Pitcher, J. Watts Kearney, G. W. Nott, J. C. Morris, Henry W. Conner.
The active pallbearers are: E. H. Farrar, Ed. Toby, F. S. Shields, C. H. Hyums, N. T. Harris and Charles N. Whitney.
The managers of the several banks in this city, both state and national, deplore the death of Col. Herndon, who for many years was manager of the New Orleans Clearing House.
The Whitney Nationak Bank people voice their regrets as follows:
"Mr. Herndon was an able man in his line of business and had the entire confidence of the financial institutions of this city. Personally he was a charming man to meet and had a legion of friends."
