THE WASHINGTON COUNTY LEADER, page 1, Thurs. May 27, 1886.

Died on the 23rd of May 1886, at his residence in Springfield, Dr. R. E. Mudd, in the 48th year of his age. The funeral was on Tuesday morning at St. Rose's Church, and was the largest seen for years. A hundred buggies followed the long procession and when the church was reached the large edifice was filled with the people in attendance.

The following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: Judge Selecman, Major Wharton, Messrs. I. Litsey, W. H. McElroy, George Edelen, John R. Barber, Jon R. Smith and Hense Hays. At the church a requiem mass was offered fofr the deceased followed by the services for the dead, which were chanted bya a large number of Dominicans. There was no sermon. Then the pall bearers bore the casket to the grave, followed by the sorrow stricken family, the widowed mother and the orphan children,and by many relatives, near and distant, and by a host of kind friends who testified their friendship and esteem by their presence, all that was mortal of Dr. Mudd was tenderly consigned to the grave. Many beautiful floral tributes were placed upon the grave before the crowd dispersed.

Dr. Mudd was a polished and courteous gentleman, a good exemplary citizen, and enjoyed the friendship of many of our most prominent and influential families. No one was kinder to his family; he was exceedingly fond of his children and spaired no pains or expense to contribute to their home pleasures and enjoyments. In this respect he was a model parent. Being a man of strong character, his influence was widely felt.

Dr. Richard E. Mudd was born in Washington County and educated in the schools of the county with exception of one session, which was at St. Mary's College. He began the study of medicine under his brother, Dr. Joe Mudd, at Frederickstown and afterward studied under Dr. John H. Polin at Springfield. He received his diploma from the Medical University, Louisville, Ky. In 1861 he went South and enlisted in the Confederate army, [as a Surgeon] and remained in the service til the close of the war, when he returned to Kentucky and located in Springfield. He was poor and new he had to exert himself to make a living. He had but little practice at first, but yet not a day passed that he failed to get a call for his professional services, by dent of perserverance and and by couteous demeanor, and tireless efforts to secure a practice he soon won his way to fame and fortune. A few years elapsed and he found himself in a position that commanded a large and lucrative practice. Fortune and distinction in a measure were at his command, and the dream that illured the young man became a reality. About this time he entered in partnership in the practice of medicine with Dr. James Green, an excellent physician and a highly respected gentleman. The partnership continued for many years. Dr. Green retired to engage in commercial pursuits. A few years later Dr. W. W. Ray, a young physcician of great promise, formed a partnership with Dr. Mudd. The firm dissolved about a year ago.

Two years ago Dr. Mudd became aware of the disease that finally caused his death. He felt serious apprehensions concerning it and often spoke of it to his friends. Early this spring he was a sufferer of rheumatism which originated probably, from the organ trouble that afflicted him. He recovered enough to be out for but a few days when he was compelled again to take to bed. His condition from that moment was considered by himself as pernicious and he lost no time while he was yet in the possession of his faculties to arrange all of his affairs and to make preparation for the final summons which after a long and painful illness, came and carried him off in the prime of life.

He leaves a wife to whom he was married in 1872 and six small children.

His estate is considered large enough to amply provide for his family.