Jan. 5, 1879 – June 26, 1879
Jan.
9, 1879 Thursday
Died
Trugien
- Wednesday, at 2 o’clock a.m., Edward Trugien, in the 85th year of
his age. Funeral will take place from the Court Street Baptist Church Thursday
afternoon at 3:30 o’clock.
Jan. 10, 1879 Friday
Funeral
The funeral of the late Edward Trugien took place from the Court Street Baptist Church yesterday afternoon. Rev. A. E. Owen conducted the service, assisted by Rev. Thomas Home. The following well known citizens acted as pall-bearers; Nathaniel Owens, Joseph b?urke, Wm. H. Niemeyer, James T. Borum, E. C. Brooks, John S. Stubbs and Joe Sam Brown.
Jan. 15, 1879 Wednesday
Death Of An Aged Citizen
Mr. Robert Jones, an aged citizen of this city, died Monday night at his residence in Newtown. Deceased was over eighty years old. The funeral will talk place today.
Jan. 15, 1879 Wednesday
Denby
- On
Sunday morning, January 12, Pauline G., aged 1 year, 2 months and 3 days,
daughter of Joshua and Pauline Denby
Denby
– On
Tuesday morning, January 14, Joshua, aged 3 years, 11 months and 3 days, son of
Joshu and Pauline Denby
Jones – On Monday evening at 8P.M., after a brief illness, Robert Jones, aged 79 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral this Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock, from the Court Street Presbyterian Church.
Jan. 16, 1879 Thursday
Death In Jail
A colored woman by the name of Kate Sheppard died in the city jail Tuesday night, where she had been confined for safe keeping about a week. The deceased was said to be very respectable before she had the misfortune to become insane.
Jan. 17, 1879 Friday
Death Of An Estimable Lady
We are pained to announce this morning the death of Mrs. Sallie E. Thomas, which sad event occurred yesterday morning at the residence of her parents on South Street. Mrs. Thomas had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and her death is a sad blow to her family. She leaves two small children, one, an infant only a week old. The funeral services will take place this afternoon from the residence of her father, Mr. John L. Thomas.
Jan. 19, 1879 Sunday
Funeral
The funeral of Rev. Reverdy Estill’s little son, Barnes Clagett, took place yesterday morning at 11 o’clock, from Trinity Church, and the services were largely attended by the friends of the family. The services were conducted by Rev. J. D. Powell, of St. John’s Church, Rev. O.S. Barton, of Christ Church, Norfolk, and Rev. Dr. Newton, of St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk. The remains were taken to Cedar Grove Cemetery for burial, and the following gentlemen acted as pallbearers. James F. Crocker, John Emmerson, O. V. Smith, Wm. H. Murdaugh and John C. Ashton. January 20, 1879 Tuesday
Jan. 20, 1879 Tuesday
Sad Case Of Fever
The estimable wife of Mr. George W. Griggs died Sunday evening at her residence on Dinwiddie Street of scarlet fever, having been taken with the disease at 2 o’clock Sunday morning. Deceased was a member of Central Methodist Church.
Jan. 21, 1879 Tuesday
Sudden
Death
A young son of Mr. A. T. Culpepper was taken suddenly ill Saturday night of congestion of the lungs, and died Sunday night.
Jan. 22, 1879 Wednesday
Funeral Service
The funeral service attending
the burial of little Shands Culpeper, son of Alex T. Culpeper,
Esq., took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of the parents on
Washington Street, and was largely attended by friends and relations of the
family. Rev. W. E. Edwards, pastor of Monumental M. E. Church, conducted
the services, and the remains were accompanied to the grave by a number of the
playmates of the deceased acting as pallbearers.
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