U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
January 10, 1893 Death of Dr. FRANCIS. The people of Norfolk were shocked to learn of the death of Dr. J. T. FRANCIS, one of the most promising of the younger physicians of this city, which occurred at his home, No 188 Freemason street, Sunday afternoon, after a brief illness from typhoid fever. He was a son of Mr. John T. Francis, and was 33 years of age. He leaves a widow and one child. Mrs. Francis is a niece of General R.E. Lee. Dr. FRANCIS was President of the Norfolk Medical Association, which met yesterday at the Masonic Temple and passed resolutions of respect and condolence. Dr. Francis was a graduate of the University of Virginia, New York University and also of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, of New York. His funeral will take place at 1 p.m. today from Christ P.E. Church.
Jan 12, 1893 Death of a Venerable Citizen MR. RICHARD DICKSON, one of Norfolk's most highly respected citizens, died yesterday at 7 o'clock at his residence, on Granby street, having reached the ripe old age of 89 years. He was formerly of Portsmouth, but for many years has resided in this city, where, for a long period, he was engaged in merchantile persuits, in which, by strict business principles, he accumulated a fortune and retired. He leaves a son, W.C. Dickson, and a daughter, the wife of Hon. M.T. Cooke. The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock p.m. Friday from Christ P.E. Church.
Jan 12, 1893 Death of Mrs. B. A. JOHNSTON The VIRGINIAN sincerely regrets to announce the death of Mrs. B. A. Johnston, who died at the residence of her husband, this city, last night about 10 o'clock, after an illness of about ten days duration. Mrs.
Johnson was a Miss Hodsden, of Portsmouth, and was a lady of loveable character. She will be mourned by a large circle of much attached friends.
Aug. 20, 1895 - Died in the Street: MR. ARTHUR B. GRANT, while walking in front of the Norfolk and Western ticket office on Main street a little after 8 o'clock Sunday morning fell dead. He had been to the Washington boat, to meet the wives of two friends, who wired asking him to see after them on their arrival, and when attacked by a paroxysm of the heart was en route to Mr. Jimmie Jones' restaurant on Main street, where he was employed. He stopped in front of the ticket office a moment, fanning his face with his hat, and remarked to a friend across the street, "It is very hot." Starting off, his legs gave way and he sunk to the street. Officer Sherman and others rushed to the stricken man's assistance and some one hastened for a physician. Mr. Grant, was lifted and carried into a doorway, where, in about eight minutes after he fell, and before the doctor arrived, he breathed his last. Coroner Newton was notified, and, after hearing the statements of witnesses, including a physician who had examined Mr. Grant about four years ago, decided that he died of heart disease. Deceased was about 45 years of age and unmarried. Mr. George G. Grant, of the city fire department, is a brother. The funeral will take place at 6 o'clock this afternoon from St. Luke's P.E. church, Norfolk Lodge of Elks, of which deceased was a member, attending in a body.
Aug. 20, 1895 - S. MARTIN and J. HILL Shoot Bullets. Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock SAM MARTIN and JOHN HILL, negroes, became engaged in a game of "crap,"on Mr. E.M. Brice's farm on the Western branch. A quarrel ensued, and Martin drew his pistol and fired at Hill, who drew and returned the fire. Martin's pistol showed two chambers empty, and Hill is reported to have fired six times, four of the shots reaching vital points. Hill was not struck by Martin's bullets. One of Hill's bullets struck Martin on the left hand, another on the left forearm, one under the right nipple, two under the left nipple, through the heart, and one in the stomach, coming out, through the back. Of course Martin expired immediately, and Justice Rutter, with the following jury, held an inquest over the remains yesterday; W.T. Miars, J.J. Thompson, E.S. Skeeter, John H. Eston, W.H. Davis and Henry Hill. After the shooting Hill became frightened, and made his escape. He was chased by a couple of constables, Miars and Thompson, and fired upon in a house on Skeeter's farm, but managed to get off through the back way. Both of these men were desperate characters, and Martin has been in a shooting scrape before. It is said that nothing developed at the inquest that would have given Hill more than a few months in jail, as he was likely justified in the shooting. Both men used
Smith & Wesson pistols. Martin was about 40 years of age. Hill was 28 and married.
Aug. 28, 1895 - Death of DR. A.G. TEBAULT Honored with the Presidency of the Medical Society of Virginia. Dr. ALFRED GEORGE TEBAULT, an aged and highly respected physician, died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home, 317 Willoughby avenue, Brambleton. The deceased was born February 23d, 1811, in Charleston, S.C., and attended the best classical and mathematical schools of his native city, devoting his especial attention to the latter subjects, in preparation for the profession of civil engineer. When, however, his academic course was completed, he decided to devote his life work to medicine, and with this object in view he entered the office of Prof. Thomas Y. Simmons, under whose tutorage he prosecuted his studied for several years, when he entered the South Carolina Medical College. He received his diploma from the officials of that school and in 1834 he located in Macon, N.C. In 1832 he came to Norfolk during the prevalence of the cholera here, and soon after Married Miss Mary H. Collins, daughter of Maj. C. Collins, of Princess Anne county. He moved to Princess Anne, and there practiced medicine until 1840, when he went West and spent a year in traveling. Upon his return from the West he continued at his profession in that county until 1884, when he moved to Norfolk, bringing with [him] his second wife, who was a Miss Bonney, and a number of children, among whom is Dr. W. P. Tebault. He has another son who is a physician residing in Louisiana, and a son-in-law, who is also a physician, residing in Massachusetts. Dr. Tebault represented the county of Princess Anne in the Legislature in the session of 1857 and 1858, and was on two occasions invited to occupy a chair in medical schools. In 1874 he was elected president of the Medical Society of Virginia, and upon the expiration of his term was made an honorary member of the Norfolk Medical Society. During the prevalence of the yellow fever in this city in 1855, Dr. Tebault did valuable service in the treatment of patients who were removed to Princess Anne county. He was a man of extreme modesty, and was beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a number of children, among whom are the following: Dr. A. G. Tebault, Jr.; Dr. W.P. Tebault; Dr. H. H. Tebault; B.E. Tebault; C. W. Tebault; P.W. Tebault and several daughters. His remains will be taken to the Eastern Shore Chapel, Princess Anne, today, where the funeral services will be held. The interment will be in the old county burying ground.
Sept. 3, 1895 - Demise of Mrs. J. W. Spagat: A Kind and Benevolent Lady Goes to Her Righteous Reward: Mrs. VIRGINIA R. SPAGAT, wife of Mr. J. W. Spagat, died at her residence, No 96 Bank Street, on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, after an illness of six weeks. The deceased had a complication of diseases and suffered terribly, undergoing with great fortitude a number of severe surgical operations. The death of Mrs. Spagat will be deaply felt in the philanthropic circles of Norfolk. Her life was beautiful, indeed, there being no work of charity, great or small in which she was not a generous and active participant. Besides her connection with all the Jewish charities, she was ever ready to extend a helping hand to the poor and needy, be they of whatsoever creed or color. In her home circle Mrs. Spagat was a fond and indulgent mother and a loving and devoted wife. Her husband and three children survive her, and they ahve the sincere sympathy of a large array of friends in their hour of bereavement. Her children are: Mrs. S. L. Nausbaum, of this city; Mrs. Robert Marcus, of Hampton, and an unmarried daughter. Mrs. Spagat was a sister of the Levy brothers, the well-known dry goods merchants. Mrs. A. Anthony and Mrs. H. Anthony were her sisters. The deceased was in her forty-seventh year of age. The funeral will take place this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of the deceased, the the interment will be in the Hebrew cemetery.
Sept 14, 1895 - MRS. MARIA C. BARRETT, a widowed lady, who lived with her son-in-law, Mr. W. H. Knight, at 228 Church street, died about 7 o'clock yesterday morning, aged 56 years. The funeral will be from the residence today at 4:30 p.m.; interment in Elmwood cemetery. Rev. B. D. Tucker, of St. Paul's P. E. Church, will officiate. The deceased had been an invalid for a long time. She was a Christian lady and commanded the love and respect of her many friends.
Sept 14, 1895 - An Aged Lady Dead: MRS. MARY CARTER, aged 78, died yesterday morning 12:30 o'clock, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret E. Diggs, No. 31 Cumberland street. The deceased was a widow and leaves but one daughter, Mrs. Diggs, and no sons. The funeral will take place from the residence, the services being conducted by Rev. Father Doherty. Interment in the Catholic Cemetery. || The funeral of Mrs. Mary Carter, who died Saturday at the residence of her daughter, ....took Place Sunday Afternoon at 5 o'clock, Rev. Father Doherty, of St. Mary's reading the impressive Catholic service. The interment was in the Catholic Cemetery. The following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. John Connelly, Richard Fogarety, William Hannan, Frant Hatton, Robert Shearer, Thomas McLoughlin, M. Duggan and Robert Fletcher.
Sept 15, 1895 - MR. WALTER T. ROLLAND, brother of Councilman T. J. Rolland, died Friday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks, aged 27 years. The funeral will occur today 3:30 p.m., from the residence, No. 530 Church street. The deceased had a large number of friends here who learn of his death with sincere regret. He was a cigarmaker by trade, and the Cigarmakers' Union will attend the funeral.
Sept 19, 1895 - MR. JAMES H. CALROW, of No 114 South Reservoir avenue, a highly esteemed citizen of Brambleton ward, died at 9 o'clock last night at the Retreat for the Sick, where he has been under treatment for a complication of diseases. Mr. Calrow was an architect and builder by profession and he enjoyed the conficence and esteem of a large cirlcle of friends who will deeply regret to learn of his demise. Notice of the funeral will appear later.
Sept 19, 1895 Death of Mr. J. H. Calrow The numerous friends of Mr. James H. Calrow will be pained to hear of his death, which occurred at the Retreat for the Sick, last evening after a long and painful illness. The deceased was one of the best known citizens of Norfolk, and a man whose friends were legion. By profession Mr. Calrow was an architect and builder, he [his] latter business having been conducted by him in this city for a number of years. Among the prominent buildings erected by him was the Academy of Music. He was a member of the City Councils some years since and held other public positions, all of which he filled with honor and credit. He had long been a member of the Freemason Street Baptist Church and a life long Mason, besides which he was a member of other organizations in his city. Mr. Clarow married a daughter of the late William Ashley, whom he survived several years. He leaves no family except an adopted son and daughter, but a host of people who knew and admired hi are left to mourn their loss. In all the relations of life James H. Calrow was a man.
Sept 19, 1895 - The friends of Mr. and Mrs. E.P. ANDERSON will sympathize with them in the loss of their son, WILLIAM, a promising youth of 15 years, whose death occurred at the family residence, No 51 Virginia Street, yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The funeral will take place from the residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Sept 19, 1895 - The funeral of MR. THOMAS H. BAGWELL, who died Monday at his home on Duke Street, occurred yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Granby Street M.E. Church, Rev. A. Coke Smith, the pastor, officiating. The interment was in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth. The Norfolk and Portsmouth bar attended in body. The following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. H. C. Davis, J.A. Kerr, T.W. Shelton, Bruce Simmons, J. S. Smith, W. H. Gaylor, T. H. Willcox and Mr. Thornton.
Oct. 5, 1895 - The many friends of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS LAWRENCE will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred this morning after a short illness at his residence No 6621 County Street. The deceased was in his 28th year was a brother of Messrs. William and John Lawrence of South Portsmouth.
Oct. 9, 1895 - Death of Mrs. Kelly - MRS. ELVIRA KELLY, relict of John Kelly, aged 60 years, died yesterday morning at the home of her son, No. 1, Plume Street, leaving two sons, John and Patrick Kelly. No rrangements have been made for the funeral. Mrs. Kelly was a Christian lady; and bore her long illness of nearly eighteen years with wonderful fortitude. She leaves many friends. Oct. 11, 1895 - The funeral of Mrs. Elvira Kelly, who died Tuesday morning, took place yesterday afternoon from St. Mary's Catholic Church at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. Father Doherty officiating. The interment was in the Catholic Cemetery.
Oct. 10, 1895 - Yesterday, after 6 o'clock, Mr. CHARLES T. BAILY was attacked with paralysis of the heart and dropped dead in the twinkling of an eye at his residence 300 Fourth Street. Mr. Bailey, a few weeks ago, had his leg broken from a fall off a scaffold while painting a house, but had so far recovered as to be out and seemed to be in excellent health. His death was a great shock to his friends and family. Funeral arrangements will be made later. Oct. 11, 1895 - The funeral of the late Charles S. Baily will take place today at half-past 2 o'clock from the residence, 300 Fourth street. Mr. Baily was for some time master painter of the Navy yard. He was a member of the Heptasophs, Chosen Friends and Odd Fellows. Oct. 12, 1895 - The funeral of Mr. Chas Baily took place at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the residence, corner of Fourth and Harrison Streets, and was largely attended. Revs. John T. Bosman and G. S. Kinnard officiated, and the remains were interred in Oak Grove cemetery. The following gentlemen were pall-bearers: William Etheredge, George Mahoney, A. Buff, A.P. Johnson, S.S. Armstrong, Samuel Staples, from the orders, and Mesrs. John King, W.D. Thomas, Sam W. Hodges and George Broughton.
