Died - in Nash county, North Carolina, on the 23d ult. after but a short illness, SAMUEL G. CHESTER, long a citizen of this town. Mr. Chester was among the most industrious and energetic citizens of the place - and was extensively and favorably known throughout East Tennessee.  - His death will be lamented by his numerous acquaintance, and especially by a deeply afflicted family, and numerous family conexion.
(Source: The Whig, (Jonesborough, TN) Wednesday, July 14, 1841; Issue 8; col E  - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers)