Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1898 — THOMAS F. BAYARD DIES. [ARTICLE]

THOMAS F. BAYARD DIES.

Statesman and Diplomat Passes Away After a Long Illness. Thomas F. Bayard, former Secretary of State and ambassador to England, died at Karlstein* the home of his son-in-law, S. D. Warren, two miles from Dedham, Mass. The cause of death was arterial sclerosis, which affected the kidneys, heart and brain. Death came to the noted statesman peacefully after a host of relatives had assembled at his bedside to await the end. The illness to which he succumbed was the result of a general breaking down, incident to old age. Mr. Bayard suffered no pain to any noticeable degree, and his chief tendency was to sleep. During the first few weeks of his illness Mr. Bayard was able to sit up, but as the days passed he became gradually weaker, and three weeks ago he laid himself on his bed and never again rose from it. At times he would rally to some extent, but the relapse carried him always nearer the end. His wonderful constitution resisted the ravages of disease for a surprising period. Much of the time he was in a' semiconscious condition, seldom recognizing any member of the family, and at intervals having sinking spells, accompanied by choking. It was after one of these spells that he passed away. In October, 1856, Senator Bayard was married to Louisa, daughter of Joseph Lee, a Baltimore banker. Twelve children were the result of the union. IVJr. Bayard’s first wife-died during the first year of his term as Secretary of State. Four years later he was married to Mary . Clymer of Washington, who survives him. Seveti of the children are living.