Milo Bolling Abercrombie Jr.

b. 10 February 1904, d. 29 April 1931
  • Milo Bolling Abercrombie Jr. was born on 10 February 1904.
  • Milo Bolling Abercrombie Jr. died on 29 April 1931 at age 27 in Harrison County, West Virginia.
  • The following appeared on 30 April 1931 in The Greensboro Record: Milo B. Abercrombie, 27 years old, was killed when struck by an automobile on the highway last night near Clarksburg, W. Va., according to a message received here this morning by members of his family.
         According to meager advices received here in regard to the accident Mr. Abercrombie's automobile had broken down on the highway between Fairmont and Clarksburg. He had abandoned the car and had started walking back to secure assistance.
         Information from the West Virginia highway patrol, which found the body by the roadside, indicated that young Abercrombie had attempted to hail a passing truck driven by Harold Conrad, of Clarksburg, and as the truck did not come to a stop Abercrombie ran along beside it attempting to leap aboard.
         Before he had succeeded in getting on the truck, however, the highway patrol said, he was struck by an automobile driven by G. O. Shutte, of Worthington, W. Va., traveling in the opposite direction just as it was in the act of passing the truck.
         The highway patrol officers stated that no one was being held in connection with the fatal accident but they have started an investigation. The Harrison county coroner said no inquest would be held.
         Mr. Abercrombie had made his home in Greensboro for a number of years where he was prominently and favorably known. About 18 months ago he was transferred to Charleston, W. Va., by the Dixie Fire Insurance company with which he had been associated practically ever since he came to the city seven years ago. He was a native of Tuskegee, Ala., the family moving here at the time that young Abercrombie began his business career in the city.
         After leaving the United States Naval academy at Annapolis, where he was educated young Abercrombie came to Greensboro and was associated with a local bank for a few months after which he went with the Dixie conpany and continued that connection to the time of his death.
         Starting in a minor capacity with the Dixie he won steady promotion until he became examiner which position he held until about 18 months ago when he went on the road as special agent for Dixie Fire Insurance company, and the Seaboard Fire and Marine Insurance company, all handled through the Dixie company with headquarters in Charleston, W. Va.
         B. C. Vitt, assistant secretary of the disie company, said this morning that young Abercrombie had built up a very fine record with the company and was one of the most valued men associated with the firm.
         During his residence in Greensboro, Mr. Abercrombie was connected with the local outfit of national guard, holding the rank of second lieutenant. He was adjutant of the second battalion, resigning when he left the state for West Virginia.
         Late in 1928 he was married to Miss Miss Mallie Cane, of Elberton, Ga., and in January of this year, a son, Milo Bolling, Jr., was born at the Abercrombie home, 1425 Virginia street, Charleston, W. Va. In addition to the wife and baby he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Madge Lane Abercrombie, one brother, Charles Lane Abercrombie, assistant cashier of the United Bank and Trust company, and four sisters, Mrs. Eugene Crawford, and Misses Lura, Eleanor Mae, and Martha Abercrombie, all of whom live here. One aunt, Mrs. Carl N. Brown, of Greensboro, also survives.
         Mrs. Abercrombie, Charles Lane and Lura Abercrombie left early this morning for Charleston.
         No funeral arrangements had been made.
  • He was interred at Tuskegee Cemetery, Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.
  • Last Edited: 14 Jun 2012