Joseph Godfrey Swartz (1847-1887) newspaper article

[briankaess]

Looking for a newspaper article on Joseph Godfrey Swartz (1847-1887), native of Rockbridge County; Virginia, and Professor at VMI. The article appears to have been printed in the 19th century and headline reads something to the effect, 'Joseph Swartz, Popular teacher.' In the article is a photo of Joseph and an Indian roomate of his at Roanoke College. Joseph was also a res. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, as an educator.
 Joseph was also a Confederate Veteran and is a traceable ancestor to SCV.

[usaPetticrew]

Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
Wednesday, May 4, 1887 - Page 3
"Prof. J.G. Swartz, principal of the Fredericksburg High School, died suddenly, at his residence, last Sunday morning."

I couldn't find the article you seek, but saw the above.

[usaPetticrew]

Starting at page 126 of this book, there is quite a bit about Prof. Swartz.  On page 127 is a photo of his wife and 3 sons.

History of the House of Ochiltree of Ayrshire, Scotland: With the Genealogy ...
By Clementine Brown Railey

https://books.google.com/books?id=NsA6AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA126