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Saturday, September 24, 2011

The Daily Dispatch, January 13, 1880, Richmond, Virginia - Marriages and Deaths

The Daily Dispatch, January 13, 1880

Richmond, Virginia; p. 2, col. 5

MARRIAGES.

"Married, December 23, 1879, at the residence of T. G. Dashiel, D.D., Mr. EDDIE W. BRACKETT, of Henrico, to Miss EMMA H. POWELL, of this city. No cards.

DEATHS.

Died, at Ashland, on Monday morning, January 12th, WILLIAM G. PAINE, in the sixty-third year of his age.

The funeral services will be held at Ashland. The burial will take place from Elba Station, on Broad street, TUESDAY MORNING at half-past 11 o'clock. The friends of the family are invited to attend.

Died, on Sunday evening, January 11th, WILLIAM FLEISHMAN; sixty years of age.

His funeral will take place from his late residence, 308 east Leigh street, on Wednesday MORNING at 10 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend without further notice."

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The Daily Dispatch, January 06, 1880, Richmond, Virginia - Marriages and Deaths

The Daily Dispatch, January 06, 1880

Richmond, Virginia; p. 2, col.4

MARRIAGES.

"Married, in this city, December 24, 1879, by Rev. John E. Edwards, D. D., Mr. EDWARD F. TAYLOR, of Hanover county, Va., and Miss EMMA E. SMITH, of Richmond.

Married, Tuesday, December 30, 1879, by Rev. Thomas Kelly, JOHN H. BOWERS and Miss MARY V. CAVEDO.

DEATHS.

Died, in Charlottesville, Va., on Monday, January 5, 1880, at 11:45 A.M., Miss C. F. PORTER, in the sixtieth year of her age.

Her remains will reach the city this morning via Chesapeake and Ohio railway. The funeral will take place TO-DAY at 11 o'clock from the residence of W. R. Jones, Esq., 813 west Main street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Died, Sunday morning, January 4th, at 5 o'clock, in the fifty-eight year of her age, Mrs. MARY ELEANOR GILL, wife of J. R. Gil, superintendent of the Richmond Male Orphan Asylum.

Her friends and acquaintances are invited to attend her funeral TUESDAY, January 6th, from Park-Place Methodist church, at 11 o'clock A.M.

Petersburg, Va., and Paducah, Ky., papers please copy.

Died, Monday, January 5th, at half past 1 o'clock, of consumption, Mrs. MARY E. GARRETT.

The funeral services will take place at the residence of William Pierce Smith, 6 1 Canal street, TO-DAY (Tuesday), 6th instant, at half-past 3 o'clock. The friends and acquaintances of the family, and those of her aunt Mrs. John C. Franklin, are invited to attend."

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The Daily Dispatch, January 02, 1880, Richmond, Virginia - Marriages and Deaths

The Daily Dispatch, January 02, 1880

Richmond, Virginia; p. 2, col. 4

MARRIAGES.

"Married, December 23, 1879, in this city, at the residence of the bride, by Rev. J. R. Garlick, JAMES R. BLUNT and Miss MATTIE W. JONES; all of Richmond, Va.

Married, December 17, 1879, at "Irine." Caroline county, Va., the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. O. F. Flippo, WILLIAM C. WILSON, of Richmond, Va., to F. LESLIE, daughter of Dr. Joseph A. Flippo. No cards.

DEATHS.

Died, yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, EDWIN BURTON, youngest son of the late Coldomier Burton, in the seventh year of his age. The funeral will take place TO-DAY (Friday) at 11 o'clock at Shockoe-Hill Cemetery. Friends of the family are invited.

Died, December 31, 1879, at 11:20 o'clock P.M., at the residence of her husband, Lindon, Hanover county, Va. Mrs. VIRGINIA LIPSCOMB. in her sixty-ninth year.

Her burial will take place TO-DAY, January 2d, at her husband's residence.

Besides the indescribable grief to her immediate relatives, the death of this noble lady will bring sadness to many hoes in which her bounteous charity has dispelled the dark gloom of poverty and distress; to many a heart that has been healed by the balm of her sympathy; to a vast number to whom her abounding love and wise counsel were health in sickness, light in darkness, fortitude in pain, solid comfort in bitter adversity. To alleviate human suffering seemed to be Mrs. LIPSCOMB's chosen mission and intense delight. At home she was an amiable wife and devoted mother. The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit was the attraction which monopolized the admiration of strangers, and cemented the hearts of her loved ones so softly and firmly as that the dread secrets of the tomb and the withering torch of grief can never break asunder nor crumble away.

'Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. They do rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.'"

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Obituary for Elizabeth Kidd Wyatt of Hanover County, Virginia, 1896

Finally found the obituary for my great-great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Kidd Wyatt of Hanover County, Virginia. I found it using the Chronicling America site that I have mentioned several times before. It is a great, free site and you are silly for not trying it.

Richmond Dispatch, June 11, 1896:

"WYATT - Died, Tuesday, June 9, 1896, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. R. Vass, 418 south Pine street, Mrs. ELIZABETH WYATT, relict of Alexander Wyatt. Her funeral will take place from the above residence THURSDAY, June 11th, at 8:30 A. M. Friends of the family are invited to attend. Her remains will be taken to Hanover county, Va., for interment, by the Chesapeake and Ohio railway 10:20 A. M. train. Five children survive her."

HOT TIP - Free Virginia Newspaper Search 1900-1910

Monday, April 20, 2009

Follow-up to "Lost Records Localities: Counties and Cities with Missing Records"

So I went to the Library of Virginia this past Saturday and looked up one item from the "Lost Records Localities Database." It turned out to be a valuable document for my family research. It is solid proof that John Philip Brock was married to Elizabeth King, daughter of Alexander and Mary King of Hanover County, Virginia. I had seen that relationship mentioned before but it was never accompanied by any proof. Now I have a deed that shows the entire family, laid out in black and white.

This particular deed was part of a larger collection of Brock documents. Before Saturday, I was not aware that collection existed either! Apparently someone noticed there was a Hanover County deed in the Brock papers and submitted a copy to the "Lost Records Localities Database." If it were not for that database, I may never have found the proof that I needed to get back to the King family.

I made some basic notes from the deed:

Lost Records Localities Database; Library of Virginia. Hanover County, King, Mary, etc. to John P. Brock, Deed, 1799.

Dated June 13, 1799. Mary King, Jacob King, Alexr. King, Robert King, William King, Barnett Ravens (Mary his wife), Richard Davis (Margaret "Peggy" his wife) and Sarah King of Virginia to John P. Brock of Hanover. Alexander King, late of Hanover County, lent to his wife Mary the land where they lived and his personal estate. To be divided at her death of marriage by his children; Jacob, Alexander, Robert, William, Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth (wife of John P. Brock) and Sarah King. Mary, for sundry reasons and valuable consideration, gave up the land and estate and it was sold and otherwise divided. John P. Brock and Jacob King bought the home place of 188 acres. For consideration of 117 pounds Virginia currency, John Brock to receive the 1/2 which equals to 94 acres. The land is bound by Nathl. Lipscombe, Jno. Hicks and estate of Henry Priddy. Named is Licking Hole Swamp. Recorded November 20, 1799. Copied May 30, 1822.

If you have no idea what I am talking about, you can check out the original post here:

Lost Records Localities: Counties and Cities with Missing Records

Friday, April 17, 2009

Lost Records Localities: Counties and Cities with Missing Records

A distant cousin of mine, Gail Vass, pointed out a resource that I had never seen before. It is called the Lost Records Localities Database and it is housed at the Libray of Virginia. Per their description...

"This database consists of entries for a wide variety of court records found as part of chancery and other locality records-processing projects. The entries are for surviving records from localities, most of whose records are no longer extant. The original record is photocopied. The copies are filed together in an artificial collection—the Lost Records Localities Collection—and are readily accessed through the manuscript room at the Library of Virginia. Please check periodically as this is an ongoing project."

In short, any record that they find from a "burned" county gets added to this collection. For example, say someone bought land in Hanover County and later sold it to someone in Mecklenburg County. The purchaser in Mecklenburg may have been involved in a court case where the Hanover deed was presented and copied. That copy still exists and is therefore added to the Lost Records database. It is search-able online but the actual records have to be viewed at the Library.

In case your were wondering, the burned counties in question are:

Albemarle
Appomattox
Buckingham
Caroline
Charles City
Culpeper
Dinwiddie
Elizabeth City
Gloucester
Hanover
Henrico
Henrico / City of Richmond
James City County / Williamsburg
King and Queen
King George
King William
Mathews
Nansemond
New Kent
Nottoway
Prince George
Prince William
Richmond City
Richmond County
Rockingham
Stafford
Warwick

For example, I checked for Brock documents in Hanover County and found the following:

Locality	Names	Record Type	Dates
Hanover County	King, Mary, etc. to John P. Brock	Deed	1799
Hanover County	Priddy, Robert and wife Nancy to John C. Brock	Deed	1823

I am very interested in the King-Brock deed as John P. Brock is my ancestor and his wife was rumored to be a King. This might be the proof that I need to make that connection. I plan on making a trip to the archives tomorrow so I will look up the actual document and let you know what I learn about the collection.

You can check out the online database here: Lost Records Localities Database

Sunday, February 01, 2009

Obituary for Donald Ray Adkins, II of Mechanicsville

Donald was married to my cousin, Linda... Richmond Times-Dispatch, 2/1/09:
ADKINS, Donald Ray II, 42, of Mechanicsville, Va., left this world to be with our Father on Friday, January 30, 2009, after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Ray Adkins. He is survived by his wife, Linda L. Adkins; four daughters, Tara Herren, Alyssa Adkins, Somer Adkins and Sadie Adkins; his mother, Charlotte Adkins; grandmother, Nanny Ruth Odle; brother, Doug Adkins and wife, Cindy; sister, Revina Payette; brother-in-law, Walter Payette; father-in-law, Ray Lett; mother-in-law, Linda Estis and husband, Wayne Estis; sisters-in-law, Cindy Farrar and husband, Frankie, Connie DeVed and husband, Dean, Jill Dunn and husband, Christopher, and Kim Talley and husband, Barry; dear friends, Mary Ellen Davis and Scottie Dowell; eight nieces, Randi, Delani, Dawn, Chloe, Sarah, Whitney, Melody, and Maurissa; seven nephews, Brandon, Mitchell, Will, Nathan, Baby Dean, Austin and Noah; also many other family and friends. Donald was a loving husband, father, and son, and a dedicated employee of Coca-Cola. His love was all the women in his life. He will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 2, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Atlee Community Church, 7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's memory to Duke University Brain Tumor Center, Trent Drive, Durham, N.C. 27710.

Friday, October 10, 2008

New Genealogical and Historical Society Link Section

I have added a new section to the right-hand site of the site, toward the bottom. There is now a list of all the genealogical and historical societies that I know of for Virginia. There is one big catch...their website has to be current and maintained. There are other societies out there that have websites but they have not been updated since like 2001. I am only including sites that are well-maintained by the society or group. What good is a calendar of events from 2005 anyway? If they do not take the time to update, I am not going to take the time to include them here.

Below is the list as it stands today. If you would like to suggest another site for inclusion, please do as I would love to add them. I am sure there are other, great sites out there that I missed but this is a good start.

Beaverdam Heritage Day, Hanover County, Virginia, October 11, 2008

I heard on the radio yesterday that Beaverdam, Virginia in Hanover County was having a heritage day on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Sorry for the late notice but I just heard about it myself. I found that they have a web site for the event...Beaverdam Heritage Days Foundation. I am not sure what type of events are going on but it might be of interest if you have roots in Hanover County.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

A Bunch of Brock Obituaries, Part III

A Bunch of Brock Obituaries, Part II

These are a bunch of obituaries for the Brock family, mostly of central Virginia, namely Hanover, Henrico and the city of Richmond. They were part of a research project I did several years ago so I might as well post them here. They are in no particular order. There may also be some associated notes for different people. If you are interested in anyone here, let me know as I probably have a lot on them.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 22, 1964:
"MRS. JOE TRAINA - Mrs Lillie M. Traina, 74, of 3113 West Marshall st., wife of Joe Traina, died Saturday. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. H. D. Taylor, Mrs. R. K. Lacy and Mrs. J. G. Harris, all of Richmond; four sons, James J., Joseph H. and John W. Traina, all of Richmond, and Wilson C. Traina of Philadelphia; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Zelenka of Philadelphia, Mrs. W. D. Leath of Arlington and Mrs. W. H. Parker of Richmond, and two brothers, Morgan Brock of Richmond and Wilbur Brock of Philadelphia. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 22, 1964:
"TRAINA - Died Saturday, November 21, 1964, at a local hospital, Mrs. Lillie M. Traina, of 3113 W. Marshall St. She is survived by her husband, Joe Traina; three daughters, Mrs. H. D. Taylor, Mrs. R. K. Lacy and Mrs. J. G. Harris; four sons, James J., John W., Wilson C. and Joseph H. Traina; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Zelenka, Mrs. W. D. Leath and Mrs. W. H. Parker; two brothers, Morgan and Wilbur Brock; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where services will be held Monday at 3 P. M. Interment in Riverview."

Lillie is buried in plat G, section 173, division 4 of Riverview Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 5, 1969:
"TRAINA - Died at his residence Monday, Feb. 3, 1969, Joseph Traina of 2128 Nelson St. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rosa Traina; four sons, James J., Wilson C., John W. and Joseph H. Traina; three daughters, Mrs. Mary T. Taylor, Mrs. Thelma T. Lacy, Mrs. Louise T. Harris; one sister, Mrs. Antona T. Rizzico; 10 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren. Remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall Sts., where services will be conducted Wednesday at 3 P. M., with interment in Riverview Cemetery."

Joseph is buried in plat G, section 173, division 4 of Riverview Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 9, 1952:
"MARCELLUS JACK BROCK - Marcellus Jack Brock, 90, of RFD 2, a retired carpenter, died Sunday at a Richmond hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 A. M. Tuesday at Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Lillie Traina and Mrs. Evelyn Parker, of Richmond; Mrs. Ella Zelenka, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Elizabeth Leath, of Falls Church; four sons, Morgan J. and Jerry F. Brock, of Richmond; Walter H. Brock, of Cincinnati, and Wilbur J. Brock, of Philadelphia; a sister, Mrs. Emma Blackburg [sic.], of Hyattsville, Md.; 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 9, 1952:
"BROCK - Died at a local nursing home Sunday, June 8, 1952, Marcellus Jack Brock, aged 90 years. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lillie Traina and Mrs. Evelyn Parker, of Richmond; Mrs. Ella Zelenka, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Elizabeth Leath, of Falls Church, Va.; four sons, Morgan J. and Jerry F. Brock, of Richmond; Walter H., of Cincinnati, and William [sic.] J. Brock, of Philadelphia; one sister, Mrs. Emma Blackburn, of Hyattsville, Md.; 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where services will be held Tuesday at 11 A. M. Interment in Riverview."

Marcellus is buried in plat G, section 173, division 4, grave 3 of Riverview Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 9, 1952:
"Marcellus Jack Brock, 90, of RFD 2, a retired carpenter, died Sunday at a Richmond hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday at Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Lillie Traina and Mrs. Evelyn Parker, of Richmond; Mrs. Ella Zelenka, of Philadelphia and Mrs. Elizabeth Leath, of Falls Church; four sons, Morgan J. and Jerry F. Brock, of Richmond; Walter H. Brock, of Cincinnati and Wilbur J. Brock, of Philadelphia; a sister, Mrs. Emma Blackburg, of Hyattsville, Maryland; 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 4, 1943:
"MRS. MARY E. THOMAS - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thomas, 79, who died Wednesday night at a hospital here, will be held at 11 A. M. Saturday at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lillie M. Traina, Mrs. Ella V. Zelanke, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Leath and Mrs. Evelyn M. Parker; four sons, Jerry F. Brock, Walter H. Brock, Morgan J. Brock and Wilbur J. Brock, one brother, Jenkins Jones; one sister, Mrs. Ella Whitlock; also by 24 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 4, 1943:
"THOMAS - Died, at a local hospital, Wednesday, June 2, 1943, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thomas, aged 79 years. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lillie M. Traina, Mrs. Ella V. Zelanka, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Leath, and Mrs. Evelyn M. Parker; four sons, Jerry F., Walter H., Morgan J. and Wilbur J. Brock; one brother and one sister; twenty-four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where services will be held Saturday, at 11 A. M. Interment in Riverview."

Mary is buried in plat G, section 173, division 4, grave 1 of Riverview Cemetery. Her tombstone is broken in half.Mary may have married a Thomas.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 8, 1916:
"WALDROP - Died, at her home, North Run, Henrico County, at 1 A. M. Friday, January 7, 1916, MRS. MARTHA A. WALDROP, in her eighty-ninth year. Funeral from North Run Church THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock. Washington, D. C., Tennessee and Kentucky papers please copy."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 20, 1943:
"MRS. MARY BLACKBURN - Mrs. Mary Brock Blackburn, 91, died Friday at her home, 12 South Auburn St. Funeral plans are incomplete. Mrs. Blackburn is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. J. Stumpf and Mrs. Mary E. Combs; four sons, Willie and Eddie Alley, and John and Rufus Blackburn; one sister, Mrs. Emma Blackburn, of Hyattsville, Mr. [sic.], and a brother, Jack Brock."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 21, 1943:
"MRS. MARY BLACKBURN - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Brock Blackburn, 91, who died Friday at her home, 12 South Auburn St., will be held at 3 P. M. Sunday at the Park View Baptist Church, with burial in Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Blackburn is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. J. Stumpf and Mrs. Mary E. Combs; four sons, Willie and Eddie Alley, and John and Rufus Blackburn; a sister, Mrs. Emma Blackburn, Hyattsville, Md., and a brother, Jack Blackburn [sic.]."

Mary is buried in plat G, section 179, division 4, grave 1 of Riverview Cemetery.

Daily Dispatch, August 28, 1877:
"Died, at his residence, in Henrico county, August 19, 1877, at 2 1/2 P. M., J. F. ALLEY, of cholera-morbus."

Richmond Dispatch, May 15, 1899:
"PATMON - Died, May 15, 1899, at the residence of his son-in-law, James A. Lawrence, No. 1514 west Broad street, WILLIAM R. PATMON. Funeral from Pine-Street Baptist church THIS AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend. Interment in Riverview."

William is buried in plat B, section 1/4 6, division 1, grave 1 of Riverview Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 23, 1994:
"OLIVER - Mattie B. Oliver of Richmond, died Wednesday, April 20, 1994: She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Elizabeth Gardner; her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Ganis Heisler; one sister and brother-in-law, Elna and Earl Ford; one sister-in-law, Hazel Hargrove; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. on Saturday (today) at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home's, Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd."

Mattie's body was cremated and I believe spread over the grave of her deceased son.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 1, 1933:
"ROBERT J. BROCK - Robert J. Brock died yesterday at the age of 78, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. H. Carter, 2414 Grove Avenue. Besides Mrs. Carter, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. B. H. Kelly; two sons, Lloyd and Robert Brock, all of Richmond. Funeral services will be held from Bennett's funeral parlor, tomorrow at 3 P. M. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery."

Robert is buried in plat M, section 10, division 3, grave 2 of Riverview Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 29, 1919:
"BROCK - Died, at her residence 2210 Beverly Street, Laura S. Brock, in her sixtieth year of her age. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Brock; two sons, L. B. and R. M. Brock; two daughters, Mrs. B. H. Kelly and Mrs. C. H. Carter; one sister, Mrs. R. H. Carter, and five brothers - W. H., C. E., J. A., H. W. and C. L. Lawrence. Funeral service Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Tabernacle Baptist Church. Interment in River View. Friends and acquaintances invited."Laura died at 2210 Beverly Street.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 10, 1982:
"TUCKER - Mrs. Ruth A. Tucker, of Richmond, died September 8, 1982. She is survived by one daughter, Betty L. Hardaway; three grandchildren, Diane Bunce Childress, Bernard Bunce and Tammy Hardaway; one great-grandchild, Joey Childress. Her remains rest at the Joseph E. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall Sts. where services will be held Saturday at 1 P.M. Interment family cemetery, Crewe, Va."

A Bunch of Brock Obituaries, Part I

These are a bunch of obituaries for the Brock family, mostly of central Virginia, namely Hanover, Henrico and the city of Richmond. They were part of a research project I did several years ago so I might as well post them here. They are in no particular order. There may also be some associated notes for different people. If you are interested in anyone here, let me know as I probably have a lot on them.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 11, 1918:
"The funeral services of the late Mrs. P. F. Lawrence will take place from the residence, Broad Street Road, Sunday at 4 PM. Burial in the family burying ground."

Beulah was buried on the Old Brock homestead on Broad Street Road in Henrico County. In the early 1980's, all of the graves from that site were moved to Westhampton Memorial Park on Patterson Avenue because of the expanding road.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, December 31, 1970:
"BASS - Died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1970, Mrs. Dorothy Allen Bass, 315 S. Cherry St. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Lee Bass; two sons, Melvin A. and Kenneth E. Glenn; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Brennen, Mrs. Birchie Church; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Oliver, Mrs. Ruth Alise Tucker and Mrs. Elna Ford; one half brother, George W. Brock; 14 grandchildren. Remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall Sts., where services will be held Saturday 1 P.M. with interment in Riverview."

Doris is buried in plat B-B, division 25, row 12, single grave 27 in Riverview Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 16, 1956:
"BROCK - Died at a local hospital, Saturday, Oct. 13, 1956, Miss Florence Brock, of 1108 North 36th St. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. W. L. Butler and Mrs. W. B. Drudge. Remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4 P. M. Interment in Riverview."

Florence is buried in plat E, section 45, grave 7 of Riverview Cemetery. She does not have a tombstone.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 17, 1937:
"GEORGE W. BROCK - George W. Brock of 115 South Belvidore [sic.] Street died at a local hospital yesterday. Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. tomorrow at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home; Third and Marshall Streets, with burial on the old Brock homestead, Henrico County. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mammie Clarke Brock; two sons, four daughters, one brother and two sisters."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 17, 1937:
"BROCK - Died at a local hospital, August 16, 1937, George W. Brock, of 115 South Belvidere Street. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mammie Clarke Brock; two sons, four daughters, one brother and two sisters. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall Streets, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 P. M. Interment on the old Brock Homestead, Henrico County, Va."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 30, 1945:
"Mrs. Mamie Alease Clarke Brock, 228 1/2 South Laurel Street, died Thursday at a Richmond hospital. Final rites will be held at 2 PM Saturday at Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery. She is survived by a son, Carlton Edward Brock, four daughters, Mrs. Raymond Gardner, Mrs. B. A. Tucker, Mrs. Grayson Glenn and Mrs. Earl Ford, two sisters, Mrs. S. H. Wilburn and Mrs. R. E. Murray; three brothers, J. P., W. W., and George E. Clarke, and 13 grandchildren."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 29, 1945:
"MRS. MAMIE C. BROCK - Mrs. Mamie Alease Clarke Brock, 228 1/2 South Laurel St., died Thursday at a Richmond hospital. Final rites will be held at 2 P. M. Saturday at Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery. She is survived by a son, Carlton Edward Brock; four daughters, Mrs. Raymond Gardner, Mrs. B. A. Tucker, Mrs. Grayson Glenn and Mrs. Earl Ford; two sisters, Mrs. S. H. Wilburn and Mrs. R. E. Murray; three brothers, J. P., W. W. and George E. Clarke, and 13 grandchildren."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 1, 1949:
"HARVEY L. BROCK - A funeral service for Harvey L. Brock, 79, of 1219 North Twenty-second St., who died Friday at a local hospital, will be held at 3 P. M. Monday at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 1, 1949:
"BROCK - Died, at a local hospital, Friday, April 29, 1949, at 8 P. M., Harvey L. Brock, age 79 years. He is survived by his wife, Anna Farmer Brock, and one sister, Miss Florence Brock. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall Streets, where the funeral will be held Monday, at 3 P. M. Interment in Riverview.

Harvey is buried in plat E, section 45, grave 4 of Riverview Cemetery. He does not have a tombstone.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 2, 1954:
"MRS. ANNA F. BROCK - Mrs. Anna Farmer Brock, of 1219 North Twenty-second St., died Friday at her home. She is survived by two nieces. A funeral service will be held at 3 P. M. Sunday at Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 2, 1954:
"BROCK - Died at her residence Friday, Jan. 1, 1953 [sic.], Mrs. Anna Farmer Brock, of 1219 N. Twenty-second St. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. W. B. Drudge and Mrs. W. L. Butler. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where services will be held Sunday at 3 P. M. Interment in Riverview."

Anna is buried in plat E, section 45, grave 6 of Riverview Cemetery. She does not have a tombstone.

Religious Herald, July 6, 1843:
"DIED, on the 24th instant, at his late residence, 'Aspin Grove,' Henrico county, HENRY BROCK, in the 52d year of his age, after an illness of twelve weeks of liver affection. The deceased was for many years a deacon of the Baptist Church at Deep Run; and it may be truly said he was a man of sound and unshaken faith, and of most stern and unwavering integrity, rendering him thereby uniform in his course of life. He was a kind and affectionate husband, a devoted father, a good neighbor, and most humane master, all of which characteristics, when combined in any human being, make a good citizen. But, he had more - he, it may be truly said, was a Christian, a lover of Jesus Christ, and had an unwavering confidence in God, of which, in his walk and conduct through life, he gave testimony; and in his attachment to his Saviour, who is a safe retreat to all prepared spirits. He has left a wife and seven children, and numerous relations and friends to mourn his loss - but not as those without hope, for their loss is his inestimable gain. 'Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, for they shall have a right to the Tree of Life, and shall enter through the gate into the city.'"

Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 2, 1969:
"BROCK - Leslie J. Brock, of 9401 W. Broad St., died Thursday, July 31, 1969. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn F. Brock; five daughters, Mrs. L. R. Thurston, Mrs. H. L. Proffitt, Mrs. Viola Ranes, Mrs. R. A. Mills, Mrs. J. F. Cook; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, 3rd and Marshall, where the funeral will be held Saturday at 1 P. M. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 7, 1942:
"COTTRELL - Died at her residence, 2016 Venable Street, Tuesday, July 6, 1942, at 8 P. M., Mrs. Julia B. Cottrell, aged 73 years. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, one brother, one sister and one grandson. Funeral notice later."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 7, 1942:
"MRS. JOHN R. COTTRELL - Mrs. Julia B. Cotrell, 73, wife of John Richard Cottrell, of 2016 Venable St., died Monday at her residence. She is survived, in addition to her husband, by two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Butler and Mrs. W. B. Drudge; one sister, Miss Florence Brock; one brother, H. L. Brock, and one grandson, all of Richmond."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 8, 1942:
"MRS. JOHN R. COTTRELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Julia B. Cottrell, 73, wife of John Richard Cottrell, of 2016 Venable St., who died Monday at her home, will be held at 4 P. M. Wednesday at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery."

Julia is buried in plat E, section 45, grave 3 of Riverview Cemetery. I do not believe that she has a tombstone.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 7, 1950:
"COTTRELL - Died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W. B. Drudge, 2105 Fairmount Ave., Friday, January 6, 1950, John R. Cottrell, age 74. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. W. L. Butler and W. B. Drudge; one brother, O. L. Cottrell; a grandson, J. R. Drudge, and two great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 P. M. Interment in Riverview."

John is buried in plat E, section 45, grave 5 of Riverview Cemetery. I do not believe that he has a tombstone.

A Bunch of Phillips and/or Philips Obituaries, Part II

A Bunch of Phillips and/or Philips Obituaries, Part I

These are a bunch of obituaries for the Philips family, mostly of central Virginia, namely Hanover, Henrico and the city of Richmond. They were part of a research project I did several years ago so I might as well post them here. They are in no particular order. There may also be some associated notes for different people. If you are interested in anyone here, let me know as I probably have a lot on them.

Richmond Dispatch, July 4, 1889:
"PHILLIPS - Died, on Wednesday, July 3, 1889, at 12:15 A.M., at the residence of her husband, Mrs. ALICE G., daughter of Miles T. Phillips, Esq., and beloved wife of Oscar E. Phillips, in the forty-first year of her age. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss.
Blessed are those who die in the Lord. Funeral will take place from Pine-Street Baptist church TO-DAY, July 4th, at 11 A.M."

Alice died from neurasthenia, a neurotic condition accompanied by exhaustion, depression, inattentiveness, loss of appetite, insomnia and gastrointestinal problems.

Richmond Dispatch, July 27, 1898:
"PHILLIPS - Died, Tuesday morning, July 26, 1898, MILES T. PHILLIPS, in the 75th year of his age. Funeral from Seventh-Street Christian church THURSDAY AFTERNOON at 5[?] o'clock. Boston and Arlington (N. J.) papers please copy."

There is a bronze marker at the head of Miles' grave that reads as follows:
"Miles Turpin Phillips - 1st First Vice President of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution Son of Mourning Phillips of the 2nd Virginia Regiment Continental Line."

Miles is buried in section 10, lot 19 of Hollywood Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 13, 1909:
"PHILLIPS - Entered into life eternal Tuesday, May 11, at 3:55 A. M. at the residence of her grandson, Rev. P. A. Arthur, 1247 West Cary Street, MRS. ALICE ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, relict of Captain Miles T. Phillips, in the eightieth year of her age. Funeral private from the residence THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON at 5 o'clock."

Alice is buried in section 10, lot 19 of Hollywood Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 10, 1962:
"EDWIN B. PHILLIPS SR. - Edwin Brock Phillips Sr., formerly of 123 Granite ave., died Sunday at a local hospital. He was a retired employe [sic.] of Richmond Hotels, Inc. He was a member of First English Lutheran Church and St. John’s Lodge No. 36, AF&AM. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Stuart R. Kellam, Mrs. Thelma Prescott, Mrs. Charles E. Rose and Mrs. L. F. Trevillian and two sons, Edwin Brock, Jr. and Richard A. Phillips. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bennett Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 11, 1962:
"PHILLIPS - Entered into rest at a local hospital, Sept. 9, 1962, Edwin Brock Phillips, Sr., formerly of 123 Granite Ave. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Stuart R. Kellam, Mrs. Thelma Prescott, Mrs. Charles E. Rose and Mrs. L. F. Trevilian; two sons, Edwin Brock, Jr., and Richard A. Phillips; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Remains rest at Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where services will be held at 3:30 P. M. Tuesday. Interment in Riverview."

Edwin is buried in plat G, section 42, division 3, grave 2 of Riverview Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 25, 1950:
"MRS. EDWIN B. PHILLIPS, SR - Mrs. Grace Dance Phillips, of 123 Granite Ave., wife of Edwin B. Phillips, Sr., died Sunday in a Richmond hospital. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, two sons, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 26, 1950:
"MRS. EDWIN B. PHILLIPS - A funeral service for Mrs. Grace Dance Phillips, wife of Edwin B. Phillips, Sr., of 123 Granite Ave., who died Sunday at a Richmond hospital, will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday at First English Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 26, 1950:
"PHILLIPS - Died at a local hospital 9:40 P. M. Sept. 24, 1950, Mrs. Grace Dance Phillips, of 123 Granite Ave. She is survived by her husband, Edwin B. Phillips; four daughters, Mrs. S. R. Kellam, Mrs. J. T. Prescott; Mrs. Chas E. Rose, Jr., and Mrs. Lorin T. Trevillian; two sons, E. B., Jr., and R. A. Phillips; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, also two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Burley and Mrs. Chas. Mayes. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home. Funeral from First English Lutheran Church, Tuesday at 2 P. M. Interment Riverview Cemetery."

Grace is buried in plat G, section 42, division 3, grave 1 of Riverview Cemetery.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 26, 1953:
"MISS MABEL PHILLIPS - Miss Mabel Phillips, of 123 Granite Ave., died Thursday in a Richmond hospital. She is survived by one brother, Edwin B. Phillips, of Richmond, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 P. M. Saturday at Bennett’s Funeral Home, with burial in Hollywood Cemetery."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 26, 1953:
"PHILLIPS - Entered into eternal rest at a local hospital, Thursday, Sept. 24, 1953, Miss Mabel Phillips. She is survived by one brother, Edwin B. Phillips, and several nieces and nephews. Remains rest at the Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 2:30 P.M. Interment Hollywood."

Mabel is buried in section 10, lot 19 of Hollywood Cemetery. I believe that Mabel was an inmate of Western State Hospital in 1920. This facility, located in the Staunton/Augusta County area, was a mental hospital.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 21, 1972:
"JONES - Mrs. Evelyn P. Jones, widow of George L. Jones, died Wednesday, July 19, 1972, in the hospital in South Hill. She is survived by one son, Dr. George L. Jones. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in the South Hill United Methodist Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends between the hours of 2 and 4 and 7 and 9 P.M. Friday, at Crews Funeral Home."

Richmond-Times Dispatch, c. March 1943:
"G. L. JONES, OF SOUTH HILL, DIES HERE - MASONIC ORDER TO CONDUCT RITES - SOUTH HILL - George L. Jones, 52, husband of Evelyn P. Jones, died Sunday in a Richmond hospital. He was a member of South Hill Methodist Church and was active in Virginia Masonic circles, at the time of his death being worthy patron of Loyalty Chapter 48, Order of the Eastern Star and past master of South Hill Lodge 297 A. F. and A. M. In addition, he was a member of the Royal Arch Chapter 59, of Victoria, and was long employed by the Southern Railway, serving as agent at South Hill when he died. Surviving are his wife and one son, George L. Jones, Jr., of South Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Denby, of Boydton, and Mrs. Carrie May Jones, of Richmond, and one aunt, Miss Mary R. Jones, of Boydton. Funeral services will be held at 4 P. M. Monday at the graveside in Oakwood Cemetery in South Hill, with the Rev. Ira Astin officiating. Masonic Lodge 297 will observe the last rites of Masonry."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 6, 1976:
"MOSLEY - William L. Mosley Sr., died Tuesday, October 5, 1976, at his residence, 2838 Broad Rock Rd., Apt. 1. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie Elma Mosley; daughter, Marietta Conklin; son, William L. Mosley Jr.; all of Richmond; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Kain of Norfolk, Mrs. Esther Copley of South Boston, and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson of Courtland; and one granddaughter. Funeral services 11 A.M. Thursday at the Watkins-Cooper Funeral Home, Clarksville, Va. Interment Presbyterian Church, Boydton, Va."

Friday, August 15, 2008

Joseph A. Vass & Almeta R. Wyatt Vass of Hanover & Richmond

Joseph A. Vass was the son of Henry Vass and Lucy Jackson Hailey[1]. He was born on 06 Jan 1845 in Caroline, Virginia, USA [1, 2]. He died on 08 Jan 1888 [2]. Burial in Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA (Woodland Cemetery) [2].

Joseph was the youngest of his siblings. He was born in Caroline County but spent a lot of his youth in Hanover. It does not appear that Joseph had any formal education. His father died while Joseph was a teenager and Joseph's older brother, James Philip Vass, stepped up as a father figure. These Vass brothers took up farming and rented land near Beaver Dam for several years, for the sole purpose of raising crops for profit. Joseph served as their overseer while James was the main farmer.

During the Civil War, Joseph enlisted as a private in Co. E, 15th Virginia Infantry, known as the "Ashland Grays." He immediately took sick and spent time at Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond. He suffered from catarrh, an oral discharge caused by inflammation of the mucus membranes, likely brought on by a cold or other infection. He probably never saw action, went missing during Christmas of 1864, and signed an oath of allegiance to the United States on April 20, 1865.

After his stint in the military, Joseph married Almeta Wyatt. Their ceremony was performed by Rev. Newton Short, a minister of the Disciples of Christ at Slash Church which had an inter-twined relationship with St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church. Joseph was a trustee for St. Paul's in 1873. It took several years for them to have their first child but four were born in all: Florence L. Vass married and divorced Peyton C. Hundley, Alexzenia "Ena" married Charles Williams, Andrew Loving Vass and Josephine "Jossie" T. Vass married James Washington "Wash" Gibbons.

Joseph died in his early forties and is one of the oldest recorded burials in Woodland Cemetery according to its former caretaker, William "Billy" Flowers. Joseph's grave is located in the bottom, right-hand corner of the cemetery, beneath an old tree. His tombstone reads, "None knew him but to love him."

Almeta R. Wyatt was the daughter of Alexander Wyatt and Elizabeth Kidd[1]. She was born on 22 Sep 1858 in Hanover, Virginia, USA [3, 4]. Her death on 01 Mar 1919 in Richmond, Virginia, USA (233 South Laurel Street) [4]. Burial on 04 Mar 1919 in Richmond, Virginia, USA (Riverview Cemetery; plat M, section 88, division 5, grave 1) [4]. Cause of Death was cardiac decompensation, chronic endocarditis; hypertrophic flair [4].

Almeta was born in either King William or, most likely, Hanover County. Her middle name was probably Richardson, after her aunt Almeda Richardson Gwaltney Wyatt. Our Almeta, known as Meta, attended formal school as a child. She married early, possibly as young as 13, and was a widow by the age of thirty 30.

After the death of her husband, Almeta moved her children to Richmond. She settled into a rental home at 233 S. Laurel Street and lived there until her death. The house contained 2,560 square feet, 22 rooms and sat on a .11 acre lot. Her funeral was held at this home after her untimely death at the age of 60.

Almeta wanted to be buried in Ashland with her husband but her children disobeyed her wishes. She was probably a member of Pine Street Baptist Church at the time of her death.

Joseph A. Vass and Almeta R. Wyatt. They were married on 02 Jun 1872 in Hanover, Virginia, USA [1].

Sources:

Hanover County, Virginia Marriage Register 1, 1863-1898, Vass-Wyatt entry,1872, p. 30, ln. 22.
Woodland Cemetery, Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, Joseph A. Vass tombstone.
Hanover County, Virginia Marriage Register, Vass-Wyatt entry, 1872, ln. 6.
Commonwealth of Virginia certificate of death (Bureau of Vital Statistics), Almaita R. Vass, 1919, 455-8667.

Friday, July 04, 2008

Library of Virginia Chancery Records Scanned, More Coming

I found something hot yesterday that I did not know existed. I was almost ashamed when I found it, for the fact that I did not realize it was there all of this time. I consider myself an expert on the holdings of the Library of Virginia, I even volunteered there for almost a year. I just could not believe that I missed their project for scanning chancery court records. These are free, online records for anyone to use. Be warned that the records can be very long, some more than 1,000 pages, and they can get very addictive!

Here is the deal, the Library has scanned several counties and are working on the rest. If you do not know, a chancery cause is basically a court case where there is no clear cut law to decide who is right or wrong in a civil case. All of the evidence is gathered and presented to a judge who rules on that evidence. This can include old wills, deeds, Bible records, letters, anything to help win your case. I will give an example of a chancery cause that I found in my family...

Ann's husband died and she sold twenty acres of their farm to one of their freed slaves. Twenty years later, after Ann's death, one of her children decided that they wanted the twenty acres back but the freed slave had sold the land to a white family ten years ago. They all go to chancery court and the judge rules that Ann had no right to sell the property because 2/3 of it belonged to the heirs of her husband. Furthermore the freed slaves had no right to purchase property so the sale was doubly invalid. The white family had to give the land back to Ann's estate and had no recourse since the original sale was not valid. That is a true chancery cause as no clear-cut law applied to the situation. It took a judge's understanding of the laws to come to a conclusion.

Anyway, the Library of Virginia has already scanned the causes for the following areas:

Alexandria City
Caroline County
Fauquier County
Hanover County
King & Queen County
Lancaster County
Middlesex County
New Kent County
Northampton County
Prince William County
Rockbridge County (some)
Shenandoah County
Staunton City

These areas are in the process of being scanned at this time:

Amelia County
Cumberland County
Page County
Rockbridge County (some)

You can check out the records at this link: Library of Virginia Chancery Causes

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Hanover County Confederate Civil War memorial, including surnames of soldiers

I drove to Ashland in Hanover County and decided to swing by the courthouse and take photos of their Civil War memorial. I have several relatives that are named on the monument, including my great-great-grandfather, Joseph A. Vass. After taking the photos, I decided to transcribe all of the last names onto the blog. I will also include photos of all sides of the monument.

I am only including last names, not the initials for given and middle names. I am also not including anything about rank or information about injury or death. All of these items are mentioned on the actual monument. If you see a surname of interest, you can look at the photos for more information. The monument has names on all four sides so you should check all of the photos.

The monument reads:

Hanover to her Confederate soldiers and to her noble women who loved them, 1861-65

Units included on the monument are as follows:

Hanover Troop, Company G, 4th Virginia Cavalry
Morris' Artillery, Coleman's, Page's, Montgomery's Battery Artillery
Hanover Artillery, Nelson's
Ashland Artillery, Woolfolk's
15th Regiment Virginia Infantry, Company C, Patrick Henry Rifles
15th Regiment Virginia Infantry, Company E, Ashland Grays
15th Regiment Virginia Infantry, Company I, Hanover Grays
56th Regiment Virginia Infantry, Company K, Harrison's Guards
Other

As a note, a star on the photos means killed. An arrow means wounded and a cross means that the person died in service.

There were 379 different surnames on the monument and are as follows:

Acree, Adams, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Andrew, Anthony, Armstrong, Arnold, Atkins, Atkinson, Bailey, Baker, Banker, Barker, Barley, Barnett, Barrett, Bartlett, Basket, Batkins, Baughan, Beadles, Beale, Benson, Berkeley, Binford, Blackburn, Blackwell, Blake, Blanton, Blaylock, Blunt, Bourne, Bowe, Bowles, Boyd, Bridges, Brock, Brooks, Brown, Browning, Broyles, Bryce, Buchanan, Buckley, Bullock, Bumpass, Burch, Burnett, Burton, Butler, Cardwell, Carlton, Carpenter, Carter, Carver, Cason, Catlin, Cauthorn, Chadwick, Chandler, Chapman, Chewning, Childress, Chisholm, Christian, Christmas, Clarke, Clopton, Cocke, Coleman, Collins, Connor, Cook, Cooke, Corbin, Corker, Corr, Cosby, Cottrell, Cox, Crenshaw, Crew, Cross, Crump, Crutchfield, Curtis, Dabney, Daniels, Darracott, Davidson, Davis, Day, Deitrick, Dick, Dickinson, Donahoe, Doswell, Duke, Dunn, Dunn, Durvin, Dyson, Earnest, Eddleton, Edwards, Ellerson, Ellett, Ellis, Elmer, England, Estes, Eubank, Farloin, Farmer, Fields, Finn, Fleming, Flippo, Fontaine, Ford, Foster, Francis, Frazier, Furry, Gaines, Gardner, Garnett, Garthright, Gary, Gary, Gayle, Gentry, Gibson, Gillespie, Gilman, Gilson, Glass, Glazebrook, Glenn, Glinn, Goodall, Goodman, Gouldin, Govers, Graves, Green, Green, Griffin, Grimes, Grogan, Grubbs, Grymes, Gwathmey, Haines, Hall, Hancock, Hanna, Hardgrove, Hardin, Hargrove, Harlow, Harper, Harris, Harrison, Hart, Harwood, Haw, Hazelgrove, Heath, Hendrick, Higgins, Higginson, Hill, Hogan, Holdman, Holloway, Hooper, Hope, Horne, Hoskins, Hott, Howle, Hudgins, Huffman, Hughes, Hundley, Ingram, Irby, Isbell, Jackson, James, Jarvis, Jeffries, Jenkins, Jeter, Johnson, Jones, Keen, Kelley, Kent, Kersey, Kimborough, Kimbrough, King, Korb, Lain, Lambert, Lane, Lawrence, Layne, Leadbetter, Leitch, Lipscomb, Lively, Livesay, Long, Longan, Loving, Lowry, Luck, Lumpkin, Maddox, Madison, Mallory, Mantlo, Marks, Marshall, Martin, Mason, Massie, McAllister, McDaniel, McDowell, McGee, McGhee, McGregor, McMurdo, Melton, Meredith, Mettert, Middlebrooks, Miller, Mills, Minor, Mitchell, Montgomery, Moody, Moore, Moran, Morris, Mosby, Motley, Murphy, Nash, Nelson, Newton, Noel, Noland, Normant, Norment, Nuckols, Nunnaly, O'Brien, Oliver, Otey, Owens, Page, Parrish, Parsley, Pate, Patman, Patterson, Payne, Peace, Penn, Perkins, Perrin, Perry, Phillips, Pleasants, Poindexter, Pollard, Price, Priddy, Prior, Puller, Pulliam, Puryear, Ragland, Redd, Reynolds, Rice, Richardson, Ronquist, Rowzey, Ruffin, Sacra, Sadler, Saunders, Shelburne, Shelton, Short, Sims, Sitman, Sizer, Slaughter, Smith, Snead, Southard, Southward, Southworth, Spencer, Spicer, Spinlde, Stanley, Starke, Stewart, Stone, Stringfellow, Strong,, Sullens, Sullivan, Sutton, Swift, Sydnor, Taliaferro, Talley, Tate, Taylor, Temple, Terrell, Terry, Terry, Thacker, Thomas, Thompson, Thornton, Tiller, Timberlake, Tinsley, Toler, Tomkies, Tomlin, Travers, Trevillian, Truel, Trueman, Tucker, Turner, Tyler, Vass, Vaughan, Via, Wade, Waid, Waldrop, Warren, Wash, West, Wheat, White, Wicker, Wickham, Wilkinson, Williamson, Wiltshire, Wingfield, Winn, Winston, Wood, Woodson, Woody, Woolfolk, Wright, Wyatt, Yarborough

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Henry & Lucy Jackson Hailey Vass of Spotsylvania, Caroline & Hanover

Henry was probably born in Spotsylvania County at the turn of the nineteenth century. He was not well educated and never learned to read or write. He and Lucy were married by pastor John Billingsley of Massaponax Baptist Church, located to the south of Fredericksburg and east of the county courthouse. The church was founded in 1788 and is still active, although in a newer building and location.

During their marriage, Henry and Lucy had at least nine children. They had three daughters; Elizabeth J. Vass, Rachel A. Vass and Mary Frances Vass Taylor. They also had six sons; Benjamin W., John W., Henry Jackson Clay, Thomas Josiah, James Philip and Joseph A. Vass. Several of the boys served during the Civil War and their names appear on the Confederate monument at Hanover Courthouse.

Henry and Lucy purchased a one hundred and fifty acre farm from Thomas and Elizabeth Duerson in November of 1837 for $450. It was located in Spotsylvania, beside the farm of Lucy's father, John Hailey. The Vasses sold the property to Boswell S. Fleming for five hundred dollars in December of 1849, shortly after their move to Caroline County.

Henry and Lucy lived in Caroline, a county adjoining Spotsylvania to its south, for nearly twenty years. Henry and a few slaves farmed their land while he also managed farms for other families in the area. They eventually moved to Ashland of Hanover County where Henry continued to work in farming.

The Vass home in Ashland was located on present-day Maple Street between Route 1 and Ashcake Road, near the modern Ashland Christian Center. The home no longer exists and locals do not know of any family cemetery in the area.

Considering the time of their deaths, it is likely that Henry and Lucy were buried in Woodland Cemetery near Ashland. Early burials of the cemetery were not well documented and there are many unmarked graves. A large number of their descendants are buried in this graveyard, including at least three of their children.

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Henry Vass was born between 1798–1799 in Virginia and died after June 1860.

Lucy Jackson Hailey Vass was born between 1804–1805 in Virginia died on June 15, 1878 in Hanover County. She was a member of the Baptist church for more than fifty years.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Wyatt Obituaries from Richmond Virginia

Richmond Times-Dispatch, December 23, 1925:
"WYATT - Died, Tuesday, December 22nd, 1925, at 4:25 P. M., at his residence, 618 South Belvidere Street, Thomas H. Wyatt. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A. M. Wells, Mrs. Charles R. Turner and Mrs. O. V. Carter; also three sons, Jos. L., Thos. D. and Jno. A. Wyatt. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the above residence. Interment in Riverview."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, December 24, 1925:
"WYATT - The funeral of Mr. Thomas H. Wyatt, of 618 South Belvidere Street, will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, instead of from the residence as previously advertised."

Richmond Dispatch, October 9, 1889:
"WYATT - Died, at 12:10 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, October 8, 1889, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Rachel Ann Harris, 627 Belvidere street, in the thirty-fifth year of her age, VIRGINIA FLEMING, beloved wife of Thomas H. Wyatt. The funeral services were held yesterday and the interment will take place TO-DAY at Aspen Grove, Hanover county, the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Wyatt."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 25, 1934:
"WYATT - Died Saturday, November 24, 1934, at 4 P.M. at the residence of her son, 3329 Parkwood Avenue, Mrs. Susie Layne Wyatt, wife of the late Thomas Henry Wyatt. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A. M. Wells, Mrs. C. R. Turner and Mrs. Jane Carter, three sons, Thomas D., Joseph L. and John A. Wyatt, one brother, Barton W. Layne of Hanover, Va. and twenty-five grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Interment in Riverview."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, December 6, 1952:
"WYATT - Died, December 4, 1952, Thomas D. Wyatt of 810 China St. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia S. Wyatt; one daughter, Mrs. Lottie Wilkinson; 2 sons, Thomas Earl and Frank Lee Wyatt; one stepson, Alvah G. Blackburn; one brother, Joseph L. Wyatt; three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Mae Wells, Mrs. Janie Carter, and Mrs. Gertie Turner, 17 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the above residence. Funeral from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Saturday at 3 P.M. Interment in Riverview."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 29, 1907:
"MRS. ANNIE BELLE WYATT - Mrs. Annie Belle Wyatt, wife of Thomas D. Wyatt, died yesterday at her residence, No. 620 South Belvidere Street. The funeral will take place from St. Andrew's Church this afternoon at 5 o'clock, and the interment will be in Riverview Cemetery."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 29, 1907:
"WYATT - Died, Wednesday, August 28th, Mrs. ANNIE BELLE, wife of Thomas D. Wyatt, at her residence, 620 South Belvidere Street. Funeral will take place from St. Andrew's Church THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON at 5 o'clock. Interment in Riverview Cemetery."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 29, 1954:
"EX-POLICE OFFICER HERE SUCCUMBS - J. L. WYATT, 73, SERVED 40 YEARS - Joseph Lee Wyatt, 73, a retired police officer, died Wednesday at his home, 620 South Laurel St. Mr. Wyatt, who joined the force in 1910, had a foot beat in the Main Street business district for many years. For a long time, he was easily distinguished from other policemen by his carefully trimmed goatee. Before joining the police force, Mr. Wyatt worked 14 years at Tredegar Iron Works. For 10 years, early in his law enforcement career, he was assigned to inside work at station houses. He retired from the force in July, 1950, after spending nearly 40 years as a policeman. He is survived by five sons, Harvey Fleming, Joseph L., Jr., Thomas Henry, Edroy Frederick and St. Elmo Maury Wyatt, all of Richmond; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia E. Preston and Mrs. Georgia Nickleboro, both of Richmond, and Mrs. Ida Evelyn Wise, of Newport News; three sisters, Ollie Mae Wells, Mrs. Janie Carter and Mrs. Gertie Turner, all of Richmond, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 30, 1954:
"WYATT - Died at his residence, 620 South Laurel St., Wednesday, July 28, 1954, Joseph Lee Wyatt. He is survived by five sons, Harvey Fleming, Joseph Lee, Thomas Henry, Edroy Frederick and St. Elmo Maury Wyatt, all of Richmond; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia E. Preston, Mrs. Georgie Mickelboro, of Richmond, and Mrs. Ida Evelyn Wise of Newport News, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Mae Wells, Mrs. Janie Carter and Mrs. Gertie Turner, all of Richmond; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where the funeral will be held Saturday, at 3 P.M. Interment in Riverview."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 22, 1931:
"MRS. IDA LEE WYATT - Mrs. Ida Lee Wyatt, 52, died Friday at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Joseph L. Wyatt, and eight children, Harvey F., Joseph L., Jr., T. Henry, Eddie, Roy F., St. Elmo M., Mrs. Virginia Preston, Mrs. Evelyn Wise, Miss Georgie Wyatt; also one brother, R. W. Harris, and six grand-children. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Pine Street Baptist Church. Burial will be in Riverview."

Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 12, 1952:
"J. A. WYATT, 48, DIES; HAD BEEN POLICEMAN - John A. Wyatt, 48, a former Richmond policeman, was found dead yesterday in an outbuilding in the rear of 618 China St. His death was listed as due to natural causes. He was on the police force for about a year and a half before he left in May, 1949. A funeral service will be held at 3 P.M. Thursday at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Wyatt; a stepson, Arthur Nuckols; three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Mae Wells, Mrs. Charles Turner and Mrs. Janie B. Carter, and two brothers, Thomas D. and Joseph L. Wyatt."

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery of Ashland, Virginia

I have always noticed a small cemetery, outside of the main town cemetery of Ashland, Virginia. I never paid much attention to it until the other day when I braved the rain and discovered Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. I had no knowledge of the cemetery or its occupants until I started exploring. Here is what I found and what I theorize.

The cemetery is about a mile from the Shiloh church. It is right beside Woodland Cemetery, literally just outside of the gate, and immediately outside of the town limits. A lot of towns had ordinances that you could not bury people within the town. This protected the water supply. Both Woodland and Shiloh are immediately outside of the town of Ashland. Ashland probably had such an ordinance.

I walked the entire cemetery and came to the conclusion that it was at least a predominately African-American cemetery. There were a lot of signs from my past experience to lead me to that conclusion. There were a lot of unmarked or poorly marked graves. There were a lot of homemade stones and none of the common "white" names from the area. After a while I noticed three or four photos on stones, all being black individuals.

The cemetery does not look very old at first, most graves are dated between 1960 and the present. There were a few older stones, one dating back to about 1896, you just had to look for them. For the most part, I would say that the cemetery is pretty young, except for the left side. On the left side of the cemetery, there are few marked graves but those that are marked are nicer stones, even fenced in.

There is a lot or periwinkle and cedar tress so I know there are lots of unmarked graves. There are some old field stones as well, marking obvious graves. Periwinkle was commonly planted in cemeteries because it was pretty and required little upkeep. Also note that cedar trees grow along old fence lines. Birds would eat cedar tree berries, sit on a fence and relieve themselves. The cedar seedlings, in this manure, would therefore grow along the fence line and outlast the fence. These are both major indicators of an old cemetery and its outline.

Afterwards I rode into town and found the church. It is an old brick building and the congregation is African-American (church was in session when I drove by). I am wondering if there was some type of segregation back in the day and this was the "black" cemetery for Ashland or was it always solely for the church? Does anyone know? What are the earliest African-American burials at Woodland? Any enlightenment you can offer would be appreciated by all of us.

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