Zaccheus William "Capt. Zack" Dusenbury, Jr.

Son of Zacheus William Dusenbury, Sr. and Mary Ann Harper Dusenbury. Zaccheus, Jr married:

• 1. Mattie H. Wilson Dusenbury
• 2. Hattie Elvington Dusenbury

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Riverboat captain on the Waccamaw River.

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Horry Herald September 22, 1910

Death of Zaccheus William Dusenbury

Zaccheus William Dusenbury died at his residence near Toddville, on last Saturday September 17th, 1910. He was in his sixty-third year, and he had followed his occupation as captain of one of the steamers of the Waccamaw Line, from the time that he was comparatively a young man just started in life, up to the day on which he was stricken with the illness which caused his death.

During his long service as captain on the river steamers, he proved always devoted to his duties, and not only the interest of his employers were looked after, but the shippers over the line, no matter how small, always received the courteous consideration that were due from one gentleman to another. Every man who came in contact with him in a business way, was thereafter his friend. All those who knew him intimately loved him for his high standards of life, his faithfulness to duty, and his unspotted integrity. It has been said that he left no one enemy among all those whom he met or knew during his life.

He was devoted to his family. Their interests were held higher than everything else at all times. He married first Miss Mattie H. Wilson on January 27th, 1872. She died on July 17th, 1873. He married the second time, Miss Hatty Elvington about the year 1880. He is survived by her and five children, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Cook, and Miss Jessie Dusenbury, and three sons, Belton, Donnie and Carl. All of the three sons are just growing into manhood. The bereaved wife and children were prostrated with grief, but they are bearing their suffering nobly.

The funeral took place on Sunday at Union Methodist church, the services were conducted by the Rev. O. N. Rountree, the pastor. The church was filled to overflow with friends and relatives of the deceased. The remains were laid to rest in the church burying ground, nearby, and the grave was decorated with flowers. Tears were shed by many as the earth hid from view the last remains of this good man. He has gone to his reward. While it is impossible to look beyond the vail with earthly eyes, yet we are certain that his reward is great.