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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
June 22, 1869 - Fearful Death of a Young Wife. -- The wife of Hezekiah Greenlee, of Mason County, West Virginia, was instantly killed a few days since, under circumstances of a most distressing character. In company with her husband she was returning home by a near path through the woods from a neighbor's where her husband had been at work during the day. They were walking hand in hand, not dreaming of any danger, when a dead tree they had just passed suddenly fell brushing the shoulder of Greenlee and striking his wife on the top of the head, crushing her to the earth so that her remains could scarcely be recognized as those of a human being. Strange to say Mr. Greenlee was not injured in the least, further than being stunned for a few moments. The evening was a calm one, and it is supposed that the tree, which was rotten at the roots, gave way from it's own weight. Mrs. Greenlee had been married a little less than six weeks.

June 22, 1869 [Portsmouth] SERIOUS ACCIDENT - About 8 o’clock yesterday afternoon, a rigger by the name of LEMUEL MAYO, while at work in one of the tops of the steam sloop, Lancaster, at the Navy yard, accidentally fell between the mast and the top, while the latter was being hoisted to its place, injuring him very seriously. Mr. Mayo was taken to his residence on Middle street and a physician sent for, who stated that it was impossible for him to recover. About 4:30 o’clock in the afternoon, after the above was put in type, the suffering man died from his injuries. Mr. Mayo was a young man, and a general favorite among those who knew him. He was recently elected foreman of the hose by the Resolution Fire Company.
June 24, 1869 Funeral Obsequies - The funeral of LEMUEL MAYO, who died from injuries received in Gosport Navy Yard on Monday last, took place yesterday from his late residence on Middle, between County and King streets, and was largely attended by the friends and associated of the deceased. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. D. C. Irwin, Pastor of the Presbyterian church. After the services at the house, the procession formed and proceeded to the cemetery in the following order: 1. Music; 2. United Fire Company, Norfolk; 3. Hope Fire Company, Norfolk; 4. Members of the Union Hook and Ladder Company, Norfolk; 5. Independent Fire Co.; 6. Chambers Hook and Ladder Company; 7. Grand Army of the Republic; 8. Chief Engineers of the Fire Departments of Norfolk & Portsmouth; 9. Resolution Fire Co., of which deceased was a member, drawing remains; and 12. pall bearers, selected from organizations represented; 10. Riggers from the Navy yard and citizens;. 11. Carriages containing relatives and friends. The procession proceeded slowly to the Cemetery, where the burial services were read, and the remains lowered by loving associates to their last resting place. The company of which he was a member had become much attached to the deceased, and when the last sad rite was performed many a tear came unbidden to the eyes of his associates.

June 23, 1869 - DEATH OF COMMODORE JAMES W. COOK. It is with feelings of sincere sorrow that we announce the demise of Commodore James Wallace Cook, who departed this life at 10 o’clock on Monday night, at the age of fifty seven years and then months. For several months Commodore (or as he was more familiarity known Captain) Cook had been suffering with a terrible disease, which was gradually destroying his life and baffled the skill of his physicians.The blow, though not unexpected, falls heavily upon a bereaved family and a sorrowing community. Commodore Cook was a native of North Carolina, and at an early age entered the United States naval service, where he attracted the attention of the Government by his marked ability, and at the commencement of the war had risen to the rank of Lieutenant in the Navy. When the Southern States seceded Lieutenant Cook resigned his position in the old Navy and entered the Confederate Navy, with the rank of Captain. By his activity and bravery he soon rose to the rank of commander, and before the close of the war to that of Commodore for valuable services rendered the Government while in command of the Albemarle. It was at the battle of Roanoke Island, while in command of the steamer Forrest, that Commodore Cook exhibited bravery unsurpassed in history. After the fall of the island he retreated with his little steamer before the enemy’s fleet to Elizabeth City. Here, like a lion brought to bay, he fought with desperation against overwhelming odds. His vessel was boarded, but he refused to surrender and was wounded and forced to the deck, and even then refused to pull down the flag which he was willing to die for. His victors, astonished at his daring valor, refused to use their right of power upon him and confined him to the deck, which was red with his blood and that of his men. Subsequently Commodore Cook commanded the Albemarle, and his achievements with her is one of the brightest pages in the history of the war on either side, and won for him, as before stated the rank of Commodore. At the close of the war, he returned to Portsmouth, and no one would have recognized in the quiet, unobtrusive citizen, the man who had carved his name high on the monument of fame. As a gentleman, he was soft and refined in his manners, endearing himself with all who were thrown within the charm of his company; as a sailor, he was unexcelled, thoroughly skilled in the art, resolute and daring, and never wanted the influence of others to bring himself into notice.

THE FUNERAL The funeral took place from the residence of the deceased, corner of Court and Crabbe streets, and was largely attended, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. Revs. J. H. Wingfield and J. H. Powell officiated in the funeral ceremonies, the former delivering an impressive discourse. After the ceremonies were over the remains were conveyed to the City Cemetery and interred. The pall-bearers, all associates of the deceased, were: Captain F. M. Spottswood, Captain Guthrie, Dr. Charles Williams, Messrs. John H. Gayle, John W. Emmerson, George M. Baine and John W. Ashton.

June 24, 1869 Death from a Spider's Sting. - A negro man named JERE FOLYAW died suddenly at his residence in this city on Market, between Eighth and Ninth Streets, Sunday morning last, about 7 o'clock, from what he declared to be the bite of a spider. He was bitten or stung about 12 o'clock the night previous and was in good health at the time. His sufferings became so intense that he was forced to call in a physician about 2:30 o'clock in the morning. The patient had previously applied spirits of turpentine on the part affected, and medicines were administered for his relief by the physician. But notwithstanding this the sufferer died in considerable agony about seven hours after being stung. Wil. Journal

June28, 1896 A Virginian Murdered - The sad intelligence was received yesterday that Mr. WILLIAM BOYD, but recently a resident of Nelson county, was murdered near Omaha on Monday of last week. The letter conveying information of the murder states that young Boyd was attacked on the road, near Omaha, by a band of robbers, whom he resisted to the last, emptying all the barrels of his six-shooter, and wounding several of the band. He himself received four wounds and lived but six hours after he was shot. The deceased was a son of the late H.O. Boyd, Esq. of Nelson county and his widowed mother now resided there. He has many relatives and friends in different parts of the State, who will hear the painful intelligence of he death with the profoundest sorrow. It was but a few months since that he left his home in Virginia to seek his fortune in the far West, with high hopes of success, and he now sleeps his last sleep in a strange land. How truly and how forcibly does his sudden end war us that "in the midst of life, we are in death." Lynchburg Republican

June 30,1869 Killed by Lightning - During the Severe thunder storm on last Friday, a young man named JOSEPH SAWYER, living near South Mills, Camden County, North Carolina, while putting his horse into the stable, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. The horse was also struck and killed by the same bolt. Mr. Sawyer was extensively known in this community and his untimely death is received with sadness by his many friends.

June 30,1869 The Silent Reaper, Death, has entered the home of our esteemed friend, Rev. Thomas Hume, and cut down his loving wife, after long continued and severe suffering. The affliction is heavy and almost unbearable, but the afflicted can gather strength from the One whom he preaches in power and faith, and of whose gospel he is loving witness.

July 17, 1869 - MRS. LIZZIE BRAXTON HUME, DAUGHTER OF THE late Carther M. Braxton, Esq. And wife of Rev. Thomas Hume, died in Portsmouth, Va., Tuesday afternoon, June 28, 1869.Here were seen blended in one nature, a richness of physical health, ill just now untouched loveliness of person, vigor and intellect, rare knowledge of the world and capacity for practical effort, clear spiritual insight and ripe piety. A perfect woman nobly planned. Common consent declared that none ever entered, with a more distinct summons from Providence and at a happier crisis of her being, upon the most sacred and responsible relation which a woman can assume. In Fredericksburg, the Sunday school, the church, the homes of the Lord’s poor treasure her name is a household word. In Norfolk, as a pastor’s helpmeet she made herself a place in warm hearts, by her judicious counsel, her intelligent sympathy and zeal for their salvation. All her gifts and graces of person and spirit, the consecrated to God’s service, and counted it her highest joy through them to win souls. Precious is the savor of this life. Though dead yet speaketh.: and calleth us away from pleasurable self-indulgence and frivolous east to holy activity and self-denial. Not other than blessed could be its end. For six months of unusual anguish she lingered and taught us how to ‘suffer and be strong’, how to bear God’s will how to die! Her inexhaustible vivacity patience and resignation irradiated her sick-room and instructed her friends. Faith that real and the promises, peace that flowed like a river, the peace of God, lighted up her dying bed. To her to live was Christ; to die was gain. We thank God for such a life and such a death, as a testimony and an inspiration, and we bow to His sovereign will, for He knoweth best what to do with His own.
June 30, 1869 - On yesterday, in Portsmouth, Mrs. LIZZIE Carter BRAXTON, wife of Rev. Thomas HUME, in the 31st year of her age. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend her funeral at the residence of her husband, corner of Court and North streets This afternoon, at 6 o’clock. The interment will take place in Fredericksburg.

June 30, 1869 - Died: In Portsmouth, June 19th at 4 o’clock p.m. MRS. JANE A. BAIN, wife of Rev. George M. BAIN, aged 74 years. The funeral will take place from the residence corner of Middle and Queen streets, This (Wednesday) afternoon, at 6 o’clock.

July 10, 1869 DROWNED - About 7 o’clock last evening a white boy, 12 years of age, named ANDREW CONNOR, son of Mr. Stephen CONNOR, of this city, while bathing in the river just above the drawbridge got into deep wather, and being an indifferent swimmer was drowned. Several other small boys were with him in the wather, but were unable to render him any service. One or two men also witnessed the occurrence, but from some cause unknown to us, did not exert themselves to save him. The parents of the drowned youth were on the spot in a few minutes, and their distress was harrowing to witness. Efforts were made to rescue the body by dragging for it, but up to a late hour were unsuccessful. July 12, 1869 - Every possible effort was made on Saturday to recover the body of ANDREW CONNOR, the little boy drowned at the drawbridge, but without success, the river was dragged, the bottom felt with Oyster Tongs and Cannon fired, in hope of causing the Body to Rise. But all to no purpose, no signs were seen of the remains which being naked, would not probably be caught by the dray. July 13, 1869 - The body of the little boy ANDREW CONNORS drowned on Friday night last, was found at 12 o’clock Sunday floating in the vicinity of the wharf of the Old Dominion Steam Ship Line. The remains were at once taken to the residence of the father of the deceased on Chapel streets, from whence in the afternoon they were followed to the grave by a large number of friends of the family.

July 17, 1869 Died - In this city at 4 o’clock, yesterday afternoon, THOMAS, infant son of Charles G. and Mary F. SCOTT, aged 4 months and 12 days. The funeral will take place at 5 o’clock this evening from the residence of the parents, Bermuda street. The friends of the family are invited to attend.

July 21, 1869 ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED We regret to learn that on Saturday last while the steamer L. G. Cannon was lying near Williamston, N.C., Mr. JAMES ELLYSON, steward of the boat, accidentally fell overboard and was drowned. His fall was observed by Mr. William Digg, then mate, but now captain of the boat, who immediately jumped overboard to rescue him, but was unable to do so, the unfortunate man never rising to the surface after his fall. Every effort was made to recover the body, but up to the time the steamer left proved unsuccessful. Mr. ELLYSON was a native of North Carolina and had been for some time connected with the Cannon. He was well known in this city and leaves many friends.

July 21, 1869 On the morning of the 17th of July, [at Cobb’s Island] MAGGIE BAKER, infant daughter of Loring C. and Alice SMITH, aged one year and then days.

July 21, 1869 - Died in Pasquotank county, at the residence of Wm H. Davis, Esq., on July 2d, Mrs. ELIZA A. wife of General H. G. SPRUELL, in the fifth-ninth year of her age. The death of this estimable lady will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends and kindred who justly loved her for her social virtues and Christian graces. Her whole life exhibited a bright example of those qualities of Heart, which win esteem command respect, and compel the affection of all who know them and feel their influence Her gentle temper, cheerful dispensations of God, she was never blessed with a child, who might know the tender love and care of her motherly nature be blessed by the influence of her Christian life or compelled to mourn the sad bereavement of her death; but in the absence of such blessing, her affectionate heart sought and found ample indulgence of its maternal spirit in the kind are and solicitude always bestowed upon the children of her kindred and friends. Her illness was short and severe, but her death, as her life, was calm and peaceful; for she sank into it as into a peaceful slumber, and we are assured that she went to rest in the bosom of the Lord who she had faithfully served in His Blessed Church on earth.

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