NC House Resolution 1385 Claude DeBruhl

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

1983 SESSION

RATIFIED BILL

RESOLUTION 45 

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1385 

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF CLAUDE  DEBRUHL. 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl was born in Madison County, January 5, 1915, the son of William LeRoy and Levasta Reece DeBruhl; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl attended the public schools of Buncombe County, graduated from Woodfin High School, graduated from Asheville-Biltmore College which is now the University of North Carolina at Asheville, attended Lenoir Rhyne College, graduated from Love Law School and graduated from the Appraisal School of the University of Georgia; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl graduated from "The Annapolis of the Air" at Pensacola, Florida, as a naval officer, served as an aviator in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters in World War II, and was honorably discharged as a Commander; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl was president of Claude DeBruhl Agency, Inc. - Real Estate, Insurance, Bonds, and Appraisers; was president of Allied Publishers, Inc. - Newspaper Publishers; was president of West Asheville Construction Company and was a land developer who supervised the construction of over 500 homes and the development of complete subdivisions; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl was very active in professional organizations as a member of local, State and National Boards of Realtors, as a member of the local, State and National Home Builders Association, as the president of the Western North Carolina Home Builders Association, 1969-70, and as a member and State Director of the local, State and National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl worked unselfishly for the betterment of his community as a member of many fraternal organizations including the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the B.P.O. Elks, the Loyal Order of Moose, the Oasis Temple and Asheville Consistory Shrine and the Blackmer Masonic Lodge 170, as a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, as a member of the local school committee, as a scoutmaster, as a president of the West Asheville Kiwanis Club, as a member of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the West Asheville Business Association; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl served with great honor and distinction in the North Carolina General Assembly in 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1977, where he served on all major committees; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl was devoted to his alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, he was president of its Alumni Association, and while in the General Assembly, he was instrumental in its becoming a State-supported University; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl was in the forefront of all activity for veterans and the American Legion, he was awarded a plaque for "Outstanding Services Rendered" to disabled American veterans in 1965, 1966 and 1967, he was a member and commander of the West Asheville American Legion, he was a life member and department commander of AMVETS, he was a member and post and district commander of DAV, he was a member and legislative officer of VFW, he was a commander of the North Carolina Veterans Council and he was attending a meeting of AMVETS as its National Finance Officer when he died; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl, as a member and chairman of the Military and Veterans Officers Committee of the House of Representatives, continued his work for veteran's and was proud to say he never lost a veterans bill; and 

Whereas, Claude DeBruhl is remembered by all who knew him as a man devoted to his family, to his church and to public service; and 

Whereas, the General Assembly wishes to honor the memory of Claude DeBruhl and to express its sympathy to his widow, Revonda Miller DeBruhl and his two sons, Claude Michael DeBruhl and William Patrick DeBruhl; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring: 

Section 1.  The General Assembly of North Carolina honors the memory of Claude DeBruhl and expresses the deep gratitude and appreciation of this State and its citizens, particularly the people of Western North Carolina, for his life and service to North Carolina. 

Sec. 2.  The General Assembly of North Carolina expresses its deep sorrow to the family and friends of Claude DeBruhl for the loss of a beloved husband and father and a true friend. 

Sec. 3.  A certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted by the Secretary of State to the family of Claude DeBruhl. 

Sec. 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification. 

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 12th day of July, 1983. 

Jehu Foster Marshall

Jehu Foster Marshall and wife Elizabeth DeBruhl Marshall

Doctor Samuel Marshall owned a plantation White Hall of 3742 acres at Abbeville along with 149 slaves.

His son Col Jehu Foster Marshall raised a company of Volunteers and fought with the Palmetto Regiment participated in the Secession Convention in Abbeville as one of the presidents and died at the Battle of Second Manasses in 1863.

His son John Quitman Marshall was named after General John Quitman under whom Jehu Foster Marshall had served in the Mexican War. John Quitman Marshall grew up in Abbeville where his Grandfather Doctor Samuel Marshall owned White Hall plantation.

After graduation from South Carolina College in 1872 John Quitman Marshall was admitted to the Bar and became politically active

working for Redemption Movement which led to the Democratic victory in 1876.

As part of the Democratic ticket he was elected a Trial Judge in Columbia and administered the Oath of Office to Governor Wade Hampton.

Marshall resigned his Judgeship in 1888 to accept an appointment as Secretary of State. As Secretary he automatically became a member

of the Commission supervising work on the State House and grounds. During four subsequent terms in the Senate 1899-1906.

Served as Chairman of the Public Works Committee. As chairman he was responsible for the completion of the State House and grounds landscape design.

He fought continually to keep to the original architectural design when budgets were practically non existent and contractors and talented workman were in short supply. He persevered and completed the beautiful State House building and grounds that we see today.

This architectural treasure was saved and completed thanks to the efforts of this individual man John Quitman Marshall who fought against impossible odds to preserve, protect and defend this monument to and for the people of South Carolina

MARSHALL, JOHN QUITMAN — Was born April 1, 1849, at Columbia, South Carolina. Son of Jehu Foster Marshall, and Elizabeth DeBruhl Marshall, of Columbia and Abbeville. He was born in the DeBruhl Marshall Mansion 1401 Laurel Street Columbia. His earlier training was acquired from the village schools in Abbeville, He graduated from the South Carolina University in 1873, and also graduated in law in 1874, and was admitted to the bar. Married Miss Janie Adams Brooks June 11, 1890. He was trial justice from 1876 to 1888>. Bears the distinction of having sworn in Wade Hampton as Governor in 1876. Secretary of the State from 1887 - 1890. Organized the Columbia Street Railway and Electric Power Company and was president thereof eight years. Is now practicing law in Columbia, and represents Richland County in the State Senate. He was Colonel of Palmetto Regiment from 1880 to 1887, when he resigned.

Marshall Plantation Site Ocala Florida

MARSHALL PLANTATION SITE

Location:
County: Marion
City: Ocala
Description: A short distance north of here stood the sugar plantation of Jehu Foster Marshall, established in 1855. At the start of the Civil War in 1861, Marshall was named a colonel in the Confederate Army and soon commanded one of General Wade Hampton’s infantry units, the 1stSouth Carolina Rifles. Colonel Marshall was killed during the Second Battle of Manassas in August 1862. The plantation continued in operation under the supervision of his widow, Elizabeth Anne DeBruhl Marshall, until March 10, 1865, when Union troops staged a surprise raid. The Marshall Plantation and the sugar mill were burned to the ground. The raid was conducted by elements of the 3rdUnited States Colored Infantry ,led by the black Sergeant Major Henry James. The Ocala Home Guard pursued the Union force and during the running battle, two of the home guard members were killed. After crossing the Ocklawaha River, the raiders set fire to the bridge. Company H, 2nd Florida Cavalry, lead by Captain J.J. Dickison, encamped at nearby Silver Springs, soon gave chase and succeeded in driving the Union troops into St. Augustine, and reclaiming all property seized during the raid.
Sponsors: MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Colonel Jehu Foster Marshall

Colonel Jehu Foster Marshall (1817-1862)
Jehu Foster Marshall was born in South Carolina on August 28, 1817. Marshall attended and graduated from South Carolina College in 1837. A man of "acute intelligence, great tact, of affable and cordial address," After the War, he served in the South Carolina legislature from 1848 to 1862.

Col. Marshall was a figure of some prominence in Abbeville. He donated the steeple that crowns the city's Trinity Episcopal Church and possibly two stained glass windows on the front of the church. He was a lawyer who represented Abbeville as a state senator in Columbia.  The design of the church was after a 
design by Robert Mills who lived in Abbeville.

In the pre-Civil War years he served as a captain in the Mexican-American War, serving in the famed Palmetto Regiment. He is one of only two people buried in the church's gardens (the other being his wife)
Elizabeth Anne DeBruhl Marshall.

Battery Marshall, on the west end of Sullivan's Island in Charleston, was named for him.
In addition to his South Carolina connections, Marshall was owner of a large sugar plantation in Florida. Located in Marion County, near the city of Ocala, this plantation was established in 1855. After Marshal's death, the plantation was run by his widow, Elizabeth Anne DeBruhl Marshall, until Union troops under the command of Sergeant Major Henry James burned it on March 10, 1865. The plantation was the last in Florida to provide sugar to the Confederacy. The plantation is now home to the 2.5 mile Marshall Swamp Trail. He was killed at the Battle of Second Manassas.(Source: http://www.flheritage.com/preservation/markers/markers.cfm?ID=marion and http://hiking.meetup.com/270/calendar/7237927/)

Marshall became the lieutenant colonel of the Rifles on July 20, 1861. He rose to the rank of colonel on January 29, 1862. While leading the regiment against a "furious assault", he was mortally wounded in the fighting at Second Manassas on the day after his 45th birthday. He survived but an hour. He had earned the "highest regard of the brigade" and his loss was considered great. Marshall was buried in Abbeville. (Source: http://www.aphillcsa.com/marshall.html.)