U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
December 9, 1890 - On Sunday morning at 5:50 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. Mortica Beasley, No. 610 Fifth Street, Mrs. ELIZABETH E. PENTAGUI, in the 69th years of her age. The funeral will take place This afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the above residence. Friends and acquuaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
December 9, 1890 - On Monday morning at 4 o'clock, at his late residence, corner Chestnut and South Streets, M.J. O'CONNOR, in the 46th year of his age. The funeral will take place tomorrow (wednesday) morning at 10 o'clock, from St. Paul's Catholic Church. Friends and acquuaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
December 9, 1890 - MRS. SOPHIE PARKS, the very estimable wife of Mr. Marshall Parks, died very suddenly yesterday morning at 7:45 o'clock, of heart failure, at her residence, 42 Freemason street. Dr. S.K. Jackson, her brother, and Dr. H. M. Nash were called in, but she died before the arrival of either. Mrs. Parks was on the streets Thursday in the enjoyment of her usual health. the funeral will take place from the residence of her husband, tomorrow (Sunday) at 3 p.m. ---- The funeral of Mrs. Parks, wife of Commodore Marshall Parks, took place at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from his home, No 42 Freemason Street, and was largely attended. Rev. Beverly D. Tucker of St. Paul's P.E. Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Arthur S.Lloyd. of St. Luke's P.E. Church. The service was very impressive one, and duets were sung by Mrs. James Y. Leigh and Miss Southgate. The floral tributes were very handsome. The interment was made in Elmwood and the following gentlemen were the pallbearers: General R. L. Page, Captain R.B. Pegram, A. A. McCullough, Richard Walke, Richard H. Wright, Christopher Hall, B. F. Teabault and Colonel L. D. Starke.
December 9, 1890 - The funeral of Mr. BENJAMIN F. HENDERSON, took place from his late residence, No. 486 Church street, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. O.S. Barten, of Christ P.E. Church, after which the remains were interred in Elmwood Cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Messrs. William Rodgers, James Warren, Samuel Cotton, G. W. Laylor, V. A. Hitchings and E. T. Barnes.
December 9, 1890 - The funeral of Mrs. ANN ELIZA WRIGHT, who died Saturday morning at the residence of her husband, Mr. William Wright at the Norfolk City Water Works in Princess Anne County, took place at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon from St. Paul's P.E. Church, this city, was attended by a number of the friends of the famikly. The services were conducted by Rev. Beverly D. Tucker, the rector, after which the remains were borne to Elmwood and interred. The following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. Charles Schroeder, John R. Todd, Thomas Kevill, William Ridgwell, R. Y. Zachary and William Bradbrook.
March 31, 1892 -- DEATH OF CAPTAIN HENRY E. ORR -- "An interesting Story of His Life -- A Brave Soldier, a Good Citizen and a Conscientious Journalist."
Captain Henry E. Orr, one of the best known journalists in Eastern Viginia, died at his esidence No. 234 Bute Street, Sunday evening last, after an illness of several weeks in the 63rd year of his age. this announcement will send a pang of sorrow to the hearts of a large circle of friends. For several days it had been known that he was seriously ill, but outside of his immediate family few were aware that the end was so near at hand. Captain Orr theoretically and practically understood newspaper publication and journalism. He served his apprenticeship upon the Lynchburg Virginian and Republican, and, as the years rolled on, step by step, advanced to the edtorial chair. Prior to the Civil War he was associate editor of the Potsmouth Transcript. When the war broke out he entered the service of the Southern Confederate States as lieutenant of Company H, 6th Virginia Regiment, and was promoted to captain. He was a brave and consciencious soldier, who had the esteem of superior officers and the love and respect of the men he commanded. At the closing of hostilities he went to Raleigh, N.C., where he entered journalism, editing the Daily Progress, but sold out his interest in the paper, and during the thirteen yeas following was connected with the Wilmington, N.C., Star. In 1879, Capt. Orr came to Norfolk, since which time he has been almost constantly engaged upon The Virginian. Capt. Orr was a versatile newspaper writer; he commanded the most concise; pungent and forceful English. He pen was not always confined to prose productions, but, upon the inspiration of the moment, he frequently wrote poetic lines of rare beauty. Early in life Captain H.E. Orr married Miss Virginia Moore, daughter of the late John O. Moore, of Portsmouth, who, with seven children, survive him. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Cumberland Street Baptst Church. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA. Tribute to Heny E. Orr in following article: The eloquent tribute to the memory of the inflexible Confederate soldier, the forcible and pungent journalist, by the daily press of Norfolk, and berkley News, contains the essence which constitutes the highest type of manhood and leaves but little to be said in confirmation of words concluded in language at once touching and effusive by those with whom he was associated during life. To add to ou humble tribute to Captain Orr's memory accords with our feelings. In his death the writer recognizes the departure of a warm personal friend of more than forty years duration, which friendship time only served to intensify. We had the pleasure of forming his acquaintence in the year 1850, and it always afforded us pleasure to contribute our feeble effusions to the Chronicle and Old Dominion, of which he was the forcible editor, during the time this paper was published in that old Dutch roof frame building of historic renown, which stood upon the site of the building now known as the Arcade, coner of Crawford and High streets. About the year 1850, he was united in mariage to Viginia, eldest daughter of that very intelligent and highly respected citizen of Portsmouth, John O. Moore. Throughout his life uniformity predominated. In conversation he was fluent and forcible; as a writer he was chaste and pronounced. he had no concealments from his fellow-citizens -- fearless and outspoken at all times, withholding justice neither from friend or foe, and condeming wrong without fear, favor or affectation. To his bereaved family we extend our sincere sympathy. Sorrowfully, Jno. W.H. Wrenn
April 1, 1892 - Death of MRS. COL. WM. LAMB. Our Community was shocked yesterday morning to learn of the death of this most estimable lady, which occured Wednesday, evening at 7 o'clock at the family residence, No. 10 Bute stret. Her illness was very brief. She had some weks ago been confined to the house from in-disposition, but it was thought that she had thoroughly ecovered, as on today week she was able to go out. She had, however, over estimated her strength, and contracted a new cold, which brought on pneumonia, resulting in death. Mrs. Lamb was born in Providence, R.I., but has been a resident of Norfolk since her early marriage in 1858. She was a lady of the most beautiful character and universally beloved. To the poor she was a friend in the full acceptation of the word. Her acts of charity and benevloence were unostentatiously administered and she will be greatly missed. A devoted wife, a sweet, dar mother, her bereaved family have the heatfelt sympathy of our people. Her fueral will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
April 1, 1892 - In this city, Wednesday March 30, at her residence, 142 Chapel street at 11:55 a.m. yesterday, ELLES MADDEN, wife of the late James Madden, aged 76[?] years. Funeral at 10 o'clock Friday morning from St. Mary's Catholic Church. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend. Kindly omit flowers.
April 5, 1892 - Mrs. ELIZABETH RICHARDSON, relict of the late Jeremiah Richardson, of Norfolk county, did at her late residence, near Deep Creek, Sunday afternoo, in the 74th year of her age. Mrs. R. was a consistant christian, having been a member of the Deep Creek M.E. Church for many years, and was well known for her many deeds of charity. Her funeral took place yesterday from her late residence. The services were conducted by Rev. Finley Gayles. the remains were interred in the family burial ground.
April 5, 1892 - MR. SAMUEL MAHONEY, a well-known citizen, died Sunday night shortly after 7 o'clock, at his residence, 1017 Dinwiddie street, in the 50th year of his age. Mr. Mahoney was a stonecutter by trade, but for the past two years or more, he has been unable to perform any work, he being a great sufferer from that dreaded disease, consumption. The funeral will take place this afernoon at 3 o'clock, from St. Paul's Catholic church, of which he was a member.
April 5, 1892 - Miss IONA GRIMES, aged 12 years, was found dead in bed at her parents' residence, near Hickory Ground, Norfolk county, Sunday morning. She retired over night in apparent good health. Her funeral will take place today from the residence of her parents.
April 5, 1892 - The funeral of MR. WILLIAM A. DOWDY, the oldest policeman on the Potsmouh foce, took place Sunday afternoon from the Effingham Street M.E. Church. The services were conducted by Rev. A. A. Jones, assisted by Rev. Mr. Taylor. The remains were taken to Oak Grove Cemetery, followed by the members of Portsmouth Council, Order of Chosen Friends, of which the deceased was a member. The Potsmouth police, with a detatchment from the Nofolk force, followed in front of the procession and presented an imposing appearance. On arriving at the Cemetery, the Chosen Friends performed their last rites, and the body was consigned to mother earth. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Potsmouth police, Chief F. T. Tynan; Norfolk Police, Edward Williams; Chosen Friends, Messrs. Nelson Hodges, a. W. Callis, Edward Williams, Peter Y. Johnson, Peter Sheward and James Jeans.
April 8, 1892 - Suffolk News: The death of MAYOR BENJAMIN RIDDICK, which has been expected several days, occurred Wednesday night at 8 o'clock, at his late residence, on Main street. Mayor Riddick was 82 years old, and one of the most active and healthy of our citizens until his sickness, of which commenced more than a month ago. He has filled, besides being Mayor, a great many years, other offices of tust in our town, and was highly esteemed by all for his chirstian character, cheerful disposition and social qualities of a rare character. He leaves thee children, many grandchildren, who have our sympathy in their affliction. He was buried yesterday evening from the Methodist church, of which he had been a member for nearly three-quarters of a century. The Masonic Order attended the funeral in a body. The Town Council, fire company also. The engine-house has been draped in mourning and the flags of the city placed at half-mast. The stores all closed, and the bell of City Hall was tolled, ad every respect shown the dead Mayor.
October 18, 1892 At his residence on Claiborne avenue, on the evening of Sunday, October 16th, Dr. RICHARD PEYTON WALTON, in the 74th year of his age. Funeral services Today from Park Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The End of a Long Life of Usefulness Dr. R.P. Walton died at his home, in Brambleton, Sunday night, aged 74. Dr. R. P. Walton was a native of Virginia, and has ever been one of its most worthy and honored citizens. He was educated at the universities of Virginia and of Pennsylvania, and soon became a prosperous planter and a physician, with a lucrative practice among the population of Cumberland adjoining counties, which, at that time, were sections of prosperity and culture. He enlisted in 1861 in the ranks and was a once made surgeon of the Second Virginia Regiment of Volunteers, afterward the Eighteeth; was transferred to the hospital service at farmville, being chief surgeon at the First Division, continuing here until after the surrender, when he resumed private practice, finally returning to his old home in Cumberland. In 1883 he moved to Norfolk, entering at once on the active practice of his profession, and has so continued until recently, where he became disbled by physical infirmities. Wherever known, he has been honored and loved as a man of unusual endowments, and one who used them welll. As a Christian, his life has been abundantly fruitful. For forty-five years, he has been a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church. He was generous in his affection for all Christians, and exhibited a tireless enthusiasm in Christian work. One of his last acts was to make provision for the transfer of certain lands as a gift to former slaves. His wife, four sons and three daughters survive him, and to them his memory will be a lasting benediction.
