Sixth Generation

70. Caleb Hodges [1313] ¹ (Caleb⁵⁴, Hillary³², Caleb¹⁴, Roger³, Roger (Captain)¹) was born about 1773 in Norfolk County, Virginia ¹ and died before Jun 1849 in Norfolk County, Virginia.¹

Caleb married Frannie [1314] ¹ [MRIN: 488] on 29 Jul 1793 in Norfolk County, Virginia.¹ Frannie was born in 1772 in Norfolk County, Virginia.¹

The child from this marriage was:

   80 M    i. Joseph Hodges [1315] ¹ was born on 3 May 1808 in Norfolk County, Virginia ¹ and died on 2 Oct 1872 in Great Bridge, Norfolk County, Virginia ¹ at age 64.

Joseph married Linda Bright [1316] ¹ [MRIN: 489]. Linda was born in 1812 in Moyock, Currituck County, North Carolina ¹ and died on 3 May 1853 in Norfolk County, Virginia ¹ at age 41.

71. William B. Manning [211] ¹³⁷ (Mary Hodges⁶¹, Solomon³³, Thomas²², Richard⁶, Roger (Captain)¹) was born in 1799 in Norfolk County, Virginia ¹³⁸ and died on 4 Feb 1839 in Portsmouth, Virginia ¹³⁹ at age 40. The cause of his death was Pulmonary consumption.¹³⁹

Birth Notes: "died in the 38th year of his age."

General Notes: Check out Title Manning, Wm. B. Publication [1875]. Gen. note Date of death: September 9, 1875. Portsmouth deaths.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: member of the Virginia legislature. ¹⁴³

2. Meeting: meeting to oppose the election of Gen. Andrew Jackson for President, 21 Nov1827, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹³⁰ Herald--21 November 1827
Norfolk County Meeting
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Norfolk County, opposed to the election of Gen. Andrew Jackson to the Presidency of the United States, convened at the Court House in Portsmouth, on Monday the 19th of Nov. 1827, the meeting being called to order, the Rev. Jesse Nicholson, a soldier of the revolution, was appointed Chairman, and John A. Chandler, Secretary.
The Chairman explained briefly the objects of the Assembly, and Holt Wilson, Esq. offered for adoption the following resolutions:
Resolved, 1st: That we entirely concur in the preamble and resolutions adopted by our fellow citizens at a meeting held on the 3rd inst. at Hickory Ground, in this county, and that we will use all fair and honorable means to promote the object of the said meeting;
Resolved, 2dly: That the Delegates appointed at the meeting to represent this county in the proposed anti-Jackson Convention to be held in Richmond on the 2d Tuesday in January next, be, and are hereby appointed Delegates in behalf of this meeting to the said Convention:
Resolved, 3dly: That ____ be and they are hereby appointed Delegates on behalf of this meeting to unite with the Delegates appointed at Hickory Ground to represent this county in the anti-Jackson Convention to be held in Richmond on the 2d Tuesday in January next:
Resolved, 4thly: That the gentlemen hereafter named, be added to the Corresponding Committee, appointed at Hickory Ground, whose duty it shall be to act in conjunction with the said Committee in securing the object of the said meeting.
The resolutions having been read, Gen. Robert B. Taylor, addressed the meeting in an animated, impressive and convincing argument, in which he exhibited the anti-republican nature of the caucus nomination by the Legislature, and the necessity of counteracting it by a ticket formed by Delegates elected for that purpose by the people in their primary assemblies. He then took a view of the biography of General Jackson, and while he extended to him the full need of praise and honor, for his glorious defense of his country, he at the same time exposed in bold relief his disqualifications from high civil office, as exhibited by his acts in almost every public station he has filled.
After General Taylor had concluded, the resolutions were again read and adopted unanimously, and the following gentlemen appointed Delegates under the third resolution: Col. William Wright, Thomas Talbot, Esq., and William B. Manning, Esq., and the following gentlemen appointed a committee under the fourth resolution:
John Thompson, Holt Wilson, Tapley Webb, George M. Bain, George Webb, Thos. Edwards, David Reynolds, John Collins Sr., H. Pendleton, Wm. Benthall, Robert Peed, James Reed, Beverly Bayton, John Talbot, Jesse Newcomb, Abel Llewelleng, George Wilson, John Gay, James Carr, Matthew Manning, Sr., William White, David Ruth, John P. Leigh, Jesse Nicholson
Resolved, 5thly: That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the newspapers of the Borough of Norfolk.
Jesse Nicholson, Chairman
John A. Chandler, Sec'y

3. Occupation: appointed school commisioner for Norfolk County schools, 1834, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁸⁴

4. Deed: deed of gift from father, Matthew Manning containing 25 acres, 1 Jan 1835, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁸⁵ Grantor: Matthew Manning Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Grantee: my son, William B. Manning Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date of Deed: 1 Jan 1835 Date Recorded: 1 June 1835
Consideration: $1.00
Signature or Marks: M. Manning
Witness: blank
Description: One half of my tract of land at the head of Julian Creek and being that portion of said tract lying to the north and running down to the old and new road, containing twenty five acres (not including one acre for the grave yard to the same more or less)

5. Summons: Wm. B. Manning required to issue summons against William Richardson, 5 Aug 1835, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁸⁶ Butt vs S. Caps
Richardson
To Sept Rules 1835
Action of debt to record money due by single specialty--bail reg'd
Mind enough pay
Executed on the Deft 15th Augt 1835 who confessed a jail in the office
Wm. B. Manning, sheff
The Commonwealth of Virginia,
To the sheriff of Norfolk County, Greeting: We command you, that you take William Richardson if he be found within your Bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body at the Clerk's Office of our Circuit Superior Court of Law & Chancery for Norfolk County, on the first Monday in September next, to answer Robert B. Butts of a plea of debt for one hundred and forty six dollars and twelve and a half cents. damage fifty dollars
And have then there this write--Witness William H. Wilson, Clerk of our said Court, at his Office, this 5 day of Augt 1835, and in the 60 year of the Commonwealth.
Wm. H. Wilson

6. Occupation: appointed sheriff , 24 Mar 1836, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁸⁷ Know all men by these presents that we Wm. B. Manning, J. W. Murdaugh, M. Manning, Kenny Spratt, Edwin White, John Williamson, Willis Hall, Wm. Barnard, C. Miller, Jno Harper, M. H. Manning, Andre Bartee, and John Q. Richardson are held & firmly bound unto his Excellency Littleton Waller Tazewell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time and his successors in office for the use of the Commonwealth in the sum of thirty thousand dollars for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 24th March 1836.
The condition of the above obligation is such that, whereas the above bound William B. Manning is constituted & appointed sheriff of the County of Norfolk by a commission from the Governor under the seal of the Commonwealth dated the 4th day of December last part, if therefore the said William B. Manning shall truly and faithfully collect account for and pay the taxes imposed by law and a neay of tanes due in the said County of Norfolk and shall trully and faithfully collect, account for and pay this militia fines imposed by law and anews of militia fines due in his said County of Norfolk, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed sealed & delivered in open court
Wm. B. Manning, J. W. Murdaugh, M. Manning, Henry Spratt, Edwin White, John Williamson, Willis Hall, Wm. Barnard, C. Miller, M. H. Manning, Hohn Harper, Andre Bartee, John Q. Richardson
At a Court held for Norfolk County on the 24th March 1836
This Bond was acknowledged by all the assigns thereto & ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. K. Wilson, c.c.

Know all men by these presents that we Wm. B. Manning, J. W. Murdaught, M. Manning, Kenny Spratt, Edwin White, Jno. Williamson, Willis Hall, Wm. Barnard, C. Miller, Jno. Harper, M. H. Manning, Andre Bartee, and Jno. Q. Richardson are held and firmly bound unto his execellency Littleton W. Tazewell Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the terms being and his successors in office for the use of the said Commonwealth in the sum of thrity thousand dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this 21 March 1836.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above said William B. Manning is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the said County of Norfolk by Commission from the Governor under the seal of the Commonwealth dated the 4th day of December 1835 last part of therefore the said William B. Manning shall well and truly collect and receive all officers fees and dues put into his hands to collect & duly account for and pay the sum to the officers to which such fees are due respectively at such times as are prescribed and limited by law and shall will and truly execute and due return make of all process and processes when directed and pay and satisfy all ? of money and tabacco by him received by virtue of any such process to his person or persons to whom the same are due his or their executors or administrators or assigns and in all other things shall truly and faithfullyexecute and perform the said office of sheriff during the terms of his continuance thereon, then the above obligationbe void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Wm. B. Manning, J. W. Murdaugh, M. Manning, Kenny Spratt, Edwin White, John Williamson, Willis Hall, W. Barnard, C. Miller, John Harper, M. H. Manning, Andre Bartee, John Q. Richardson
At a Court held for Norfolk County on the 24th March 1836. This bond was acknowledged by all the obligns thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. H. Wilson, c.c.

Know all men by these presents that we Wm. B. Manning, J. W. Murdaugh, M. Manning, Henry Spratt, Edwin White, Jno. Williamson, Willis Hall, Wm. Barnard, C. Miller, Jno. Harper, M. H. Manning, Andre Bartee, Jno. Q. Richardson are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Littleton W. Tazewell Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being and his successors in office for the use of the said Commonwealth in the sum of thirty thousand dollars, for the true payment of which we bind ourselves and being executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents:
Sealed with our seals and dated this 24th March 1836.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound William B. Manning is constitued & appointed sheriff of the County of Norfolk by a commission from the Governor under the seal of the Commonwealth dated the 4th day of December last part, if therefor the said William B. Manning shall well and truly collect all levies and poor rates and account for and pay the same in such manner as is by law directed and also all fines, forfeitures & ? accurring or becoming due to the Commonwealth in the said County and shall truly account for and pay the same to the Treasurer of the Commonwealth for the (section unreadable) Commonwealth in like manner as is or shall be directed ?? taxes and shall in all other things truly and faithfully execute the said office of sheriff during his continuance therein then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue.
Wm. B. Manning, J. W. Murdaugh, M. Manning, Henry Spratt, Edwin White, John Williamson, Willis Hall, Wm. Barnard, C. Miller, John Harper, M. H. Manning, Andre Bartee, John Q. Richardson
At a Court held for Norfolk County 24 day of March 1836. This bond was acknowledged by all the obligns thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. H. Wilson, c.c.

7. Alt. Death: 29 Jan 1839. ^143,188 Departed his life in Gosport on the 29th day of January 1839, Wm. B. Manning Esq. in the 40th year of his age. (Contradicts newspaper report.)

8. Obituary: 4 Feb 1839, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁸⁹ Died--in Portsmouth, William B. Manning, in his 38th year, leaving wife and children

9. Obituary: 4 Feb 1839, Norfolk County, Virginia. ^189,190 Died In Portsmouth, of pulmonary consumption , Wm. B. Manning, Esq''r, in the 38th year of his age. In all the relations of life his character was truly exemplary--as a husband he was devoted and affectionate--as a father kind and indulgent, and as a citizen honest and upright. Having practised through life the golden and scriptural precept--" Do unto others as you would they should do unto you."

10. Census: U.S., 1840, Portsmouth, Virginia. 1 male between 20-29.

11. Occupation: sherrif of Norfolk County, 29 May 1844, Norfolk County, Virginia. ^143,191,192 James Murdaugh notes that estate of Mathew Manning was administered by Wm. B. Manning while he was sheriff of Norfolk Co.

**note: this must be a different Wm. B. Manning, as this one died in 1839.--check!

William married Sophronia Sarah Wood Palmer [212] ^{154,155,160,193,194,195} [MRIN: 111], daughter of Captain Job Palmer [322] and Margaret Cummings [323], on 23 Apr 1832 in Norfolk County, Virginia.¹⁴⁰ Sophronia was born in 1817 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^194,195 and died on 13 Jun 1873 in Portsmouth, Virginia ¹⁹⁶ at age 56. The cause of her death was jaundice.¹⁹⁷

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage/children: ¹⁹⁸ Sophronia Sarah Wood Palmer, my mother, married A. Judge Manning of Norfolk County, State of Virginia, settled in Portsmouth, left four children: Job Palmer, Sophronia Palmer, Fannie Annie and Matthew William Manning, children of her second husband, A. Judge Manning; and Margaret Palmer and Mary Hodges Manning children of William B. Manning, her first husband. My mother married two brothers. (A scrapbook page detailing many members of Palmer family and relations)

2. Marriage Bond: 23 Apr 1832, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁹⁹ Know all men by these presents, that we William B. Manning and Matt. H. Manning are held and firmly bound unto Jno Floyd Esquire, Governor of this Commonwealth, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to the said Governor, and his successors in office, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 23rd day of April 1832.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be hand and solemnized between the above bound William B. Manning and Miss Sophronia S. W. Palmer.
Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtur.
Signed and sealed in presence of
Wm. H. Wilson
Wm. B. Manning
M. H. Manning
This is to permit the Clerk of Norfolk County Court to issue a license to Mr. Wm. B. Manning to marry my daughter Sophronia S. W. Palmer to whom I am now legally qualified guardian.
Given under my hand and seal the 23rd day of April 1832
Teste
John Williamson
M. H. Manning
Margaret Williamson
23rd April 1832 proved in oath by M. H. Manning a witness above
Wm. H. Wilson, c.c.

Death Notes: Name: S. S. Manning
Race: white Sex: female
Date of Death: June 13, 1873 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: jaundice
Age: 56 years
Parents: Job & Margaret Palmer
Place of Birth: Norfolk Co.
Status: widow
Informant: Sophonia Manning, daugher

General Notes: She married two brothers, William B. Manning first and then Absolum Judge Manning.

Medical Notes: *A condition caused by the presence of bile and characterized by the yellow appearance of the skin, mucous membrances, and body secretions. ²⁰⁰

Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: 1850 U.S., Sep 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁹⁴

2. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁴

3. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

4. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

5. Census: 31 Aug 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰¹ Sophronia S. W. , age 55, female, white, keeping house, born in Va.

6. Obituary: 21 Jun 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰² June 21, 1873--Mrs. Sophronia S. W. Manning, widow of the late Judge Manning, Washington & Clifford

7. Oath of Administration: 9 Aug 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁰³ Saturday, August 9th 1873
Present--The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
Administration on the estate of Mrs. Sophronia S. W. Manning, deceased, is granted to James D. Brady, who made oath and together with George W. Fauth, his surety (who justified an oath as to his sufficiency) entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of one thousand dollars with conditions according to law, which bond orderd to be recorded.

8. Appraisers: 9 Aug 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁰⁴ Saturday, August 9th 1873
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
It is ordered that Charles M. Clark, Wm. H. Wilder, Wm. N. Eaton, S. B. Kenney and C. S. Sturtevant or any three of them, being first duly sworn, appraise in current funds the present estate of mrs. Sophronia S. W. Manning, deceased and make report.

9. Inventory & Appraisement: 14 Aug 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁰⁵ An Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of Sophronia S. W. Manning deceased
City of Portsmouth
Aug. 14, 1873
We the undersigned, Wm. A. Eaton, S. B. Kenney and Chas. H. Sturtevant who were appointed by the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the day, A.D. 1873 to appraise the personal estate of S. S. W. Manning, deceased being first duly sworn, have appraised such Personal Estate as was produced to us, as follows:
Inventory of Articles
Basement
2 Tables $3.00 Stove $5. Safe $2. Chest .50 10.50
Stand .50 4 chairs 2.00 2.50
Sitting Room
Sideboard $3. Chair $1. Table $3. Stand $3. 10.00
Middle Hall
Table $3. 2 Chairs $1. Hall Lamp $2. 6.00
Parlor
Table $5. Sofa $6. Music stand $1. 12.00
5 Chairs $5. Carpet $10. Mirror $1.50 16.50
Entry or Upper Hall
Wardrobe $6.50 Trunk .50 Table .75 7.75
Back Chamber
Bedstead $4. Bedstead $1.50 Bureau $2. 7.50
Washstand .75 Clock $1.25 2.00
Total value carried forward 74.75
Amount of value brought forward 74.75
Front Chamber
Bedstead $7.50 Bureau $2.50 Washstand .50 10.50
Table $1 Feather Beds $40. Mattrasses $5.00 46.00
4 Pillows $10 2 Bolsters & Bed Covering $15. 25.00
8 Curtains $5. Carpet $5. Rug $2.50 12.50
$168.75
Wm. N. Easton
S. B. Kenney
Chas. N. Sturtevant
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, James D. Brady admin of the estate of Mrs. S. S. W. Manning deceased do certified that the foregoing inventory of the personal estate of Mrs. S. S. W. Manning, deceased embraces all the personal estate of said Mrs. S. S. W. Manning, deceased, which has come to my possession or knowledge, or which is under my management or subject to my authority, in my fiduciary character.
Jas. D. Brady
Admin
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
This 14th day of August 1873, personally appeared before me G. F. Edwards, a Commissioner in and for the City aforesaid Wm. N. Eaton, S. B. Kenney, Chas. H. Sturtevant who severally made oath that they and each of them, to the best of their ability, whould appraise such of the Personal Estate of S. S. W. Manning, deceased, as may be produced to them; and a true inventory of the same, and the value thereof, make and return according to law.
Given under my hand the day and year first above written.
G. F. Edwards, Comm'r
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, G. F. Edwards the Commissioner of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, do certify that the foregoing Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of S. S. W. Manning, deceased, as may be produced to them; and a true inventory of the same, and the value thereof, make and return according to law.
Given under my hand the day and year first above written.
G. F. Edwards, Comm'r
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, G. F. Edwards the Commissioner of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, do certify that the foregoing Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of S. S. W. Manning, deceased has been inspected by me and found to be in proper form, and I do on this 14th day of August 1873 approve the same.
G. F. Edwards
Commissioner of Accounts, Court of Hustings for the
City of Portsmouth
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth August 14th 1873. The foregoing Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of Sophronia S. W. Manning dec'd returned & filed in the said Clerks Office this day by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts is admitted to record.
Teste: Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

Children from this marriage were:

   81 F    i. Margaret Palmer Manning [512] ^{194,206,207,208} was born in 1833 in Norfolk County, Virginia,^194,206 died on 26 Aug 1855 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^206,207 at age 22, and was buried in Aug 1855 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.²⁰⁷ The cause of her death was Yellow fever.

Death Notes: "with Yellow Fever, aged 21 years.

Burial Notes: Tombstone reads:
Margaret Palmer Manning
Died Aug. 26, 1855
Aged 22 years

General Notes: Died in Yellow Fever Epidemic.:
Article on Yellow Fever Epidemic, part 2, 1855 - Norfolk Co. VA Yellow Fever Epidemic Deaths, Portsmouth, Virginia, Part 2. __________________________ [Richmond] Daily Dispatch, 21 September 1855 Virginia [page 1] Progress of the Fever. The Petersburg Intelligencer has two letters dated from Norfolk 18th one of which announces the fever on the decrease, and the other states that a number of new cases have occurred. The following, which we find in the Baltimore American, is a list of deaths embracing the names of 322 of the white adults known to have died of yellow fever in Portsmouth since its appearance in that town. The total mortality is known to have certainly reached 678, and the number is probably larger - The number of white children and colored persons who have died is not given: Deaths Among White Adults.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Parent: Daugther of William B. Manning, 25 Aug 1855.

2. Census: 1850 U.S., Sep 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁹⁴

3. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁴

4. Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery, 26 Aug 1855, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰⁹ Record of Graves Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot # 535 East of Avenue C betw. 11th & 12th St.
Job P. Manning, owner

Margaret Palmer Manning Aug. 26, 1855

Record of Graves East Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot No. 535 East Half of Walk 11-North
Avenue A East--Walk 11
Margaret Palmer Manning, owner

Margaret Palmer Manning Died Aug. 26, 1855
Aged 22 years

*above info was taken from 2 different pages from Vol III of the Oak Grove Cemetery book

5. Death notice: Richmond Daily Dispatch, 21 Sep 1855. ²¹⁰ According to the Richmond Daily Dispatch of 21 September 1855:
Progress of the Fever. The Petersburg Intelligencer has two letters dated from Norfolk 18th one of which announces the fever on the decrease, and the other states that a number of new cases have occurred. The following, which we find in the Baltimore American, is a list of deaths embracing the names of 322 of the white adultes known to have died of yellow fever in Portsmouth since its appearance in that town. The total mortality is known to have certainly reached 678, and the number is probably larger--The number of white children and colored persons who have died is not given: Deaths amoung white adults:.....Miss Margaret Manning

   82 F    ii. Mary Hodges Manning [230] ^194,195,211 was born in 1836 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^194,195,212 and died about 1879 ^212,213 about age 43.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: 1850 U.S., Sep 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁹⁴

2. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁴

3. Residence: her mother and stepfather's (who was also her uncle) residence, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²¹⁴

4. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

5. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

6. Residence: her mother and stepfather's residence, with her son Harry E. Riell. She is noted as "insane.", 1870, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²¹⁵ Is her husband dead or away. Three year old son b. in Florida.

7. Census: 31 Aug 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰¹ Mary H. Riell, age 32, female, white, lives with her father, born in Va., insane

8. Appointment of Committee: 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²¹⁶ Saturday, November 15, 1873
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
The Court doth appoint James D. Brady Committee of Mary H. Riell, a lunatic confined in the Eastern Lunatic Asylum at Williamsburg, Va., whereupon the said James D. Brady appeared in Court, made oath as the law directs and together with George W. Fauth, his surety (who justified an oath as to his sufficiency) entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of six hundred dollars, with condition according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.
1873 Nov. 15th--Certified to the First Auditor and Board of Directors

9. Estate: 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²¹⁷ Saturday, November 15, 1873
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
The Court doth certify upon satisfactory proof adduced before it, that Mary H. Riell, a lunatic confined in the Eastern Lunatic Asylum at Williamsburg, Va., has a child, Harry E. Riell, living in Portsmouth, Va., solely dependent upon the estate of this mother, the said Mary H. Riell, for support, which fact is ordered to be certified to the Director of the said Asylum, with the recommendation of the Court that the estate of the said Mary H. Riell be released from any claim the said Asylum may have upon the said estate for the maintenance or care of said lunatic.
1873 November 15th certified to the First Auditor and Board of Directors of the Asylum

10. Chancery suit: received 1/5 proceeds of settlement, 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²¹⁸ *this from the sale of house & lot located at the intersection of Washington & Clifford Streets in Portsmouth, Va.
Amount being $272.42
Was the former home of mother, Sophronia S. W. Manning, dec'd

11. Account of Estate: 27 Jun 1874, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²¹⁹ At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth began and held at the Court House of said city on Thursday, August 6th 1874
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
An Account of James D. Brady, Committee of the Estate of Mary H. Riell a person of unsound mind, filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court June 27th 1874, by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court, and ordered to be recorded, there being no exceptions thereto.--Recorded

12. Account of Estate: 27 Jun 1874, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²²⁰ Mary H. Riel, a person of unsound mind
In acct with with J. D. Brady Committe
24 Nov 1873
By cash from G. F. Edwards spl Commissioner in siut of Manning etc vs Manning ect 1/5 of net proceeds of sale of house and lot $272.42
2 Dec 1873
By 1/5 of $33.75 amt of rent of house 6.75
15 Nov 1873
To paid for qualification 3.00
To paid for copy of papers & postage 1.25
To paid G. F. Edwards 1/5 attorney's fee 8.67
20 Nov 1873
To paid for making clothes 2.55
To paid for postage .18
21 Nov 1873
To paid Tart & Co. shoes for Harry 3.85
22 Nov 1873
To paid J. C. Kaufman's bill 9.39
To paid C. C. Edwards dry good for Harry 4.43
To paid sundries for Harry .50
25 Nov 1873
To paid J. G. Orphelia dry goods for Harry 2.00
29 Nov 1873
To paid Mrs. E. Bourdett har for Harry 1.25
To paid dry goods for Harry 1.03
5 Dec 1873
To paid her 1/5 of mrs. Hammill's bill 3.89
24 Dec 1873
To paid Mrs. J. N. Gray tuition for Harry x.30
6 Feby 1874
To paid Mrs. I. N. Gray tuition for Harry 1.00
2 Mch 1874
To paid for board etc 10.00
7 Mch 1874
To paid Mrs. I. N. Gray tuition 1.00
16 Mch 1874
To paid for clothing for Mrs. Riel 15.00
3 April 1874
To paid for clothing for Harry 10.00
Retained to pay Commr of Court 5.00
Retained to pay Clerk of Court 1.50
Balance due ward 192.38
$279.17 $279.17
3 April 1874
Balance due ward brot down $192.38
Office of Commmissioner of Accounts
Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Va. June 15th 1874
To the Hon'l C. W. Hill Judge of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth,
Your Commissioner reports to the Court that James D. Brady Committee of Mary H. Reill exhibited before said Commissioner a statement of all the money which he had received become chargeable with or had disbursed from the time of his qualification to the 3rd day of April 1874, together with the vouchers for such disbursements. That the Commissioner embraced the said Committee in the list of fiduciaries, whose accounts were before him for settlement, which was posted at the front door of the Court House of said City on the 1st day of June term 1874, and on the date of this report (ten days having elapsed since said account was mentioned in said list) made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 3rd day of April 1874, finds a balance of one hundred and ninety two 38/100 dolls due estate of Mary H. Reil. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned.
Your Commissioner would report specially that Mary H. Reil is a person of unsound mind and is confined in the Insane Assylum at Williamsburg, Va. That Institution had a claim upon her estate for support etc. but on the application of James D. Brady Committee, The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors at a meeting held in the City of Williamsburg Thursday November 20th 1873, released all claim upon the same in order that it might be appropriated, towards the support of Harry Reil infant son of said Mary H. Reil. Your Comm'r reports specially that the Committee declined to charge Commissions on receipts. Your Commissioner has examined and finds that the Committee has given such bond as the law directs and in a penalty and with securities sufficient . Given under my hand as Commissioner of Accounts on the day and year first aforesaid.
G. F. Edward, Commi'r
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held August 6th 1874.
An account of James D. Brady Committee of the Estate of Mary H. Reil, a person if unsound mind filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court June 27th 1874, by G. F. Edwards, Commissioner of Accounts was examined and confirmed by the Court and ordered to be recorded, there being no exceptions thereto.
Teste: Jas. D. Brady c.c.

13. Account of Estate: 1 Mar 1876, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²¹⁹ Friday, May 12th 1876
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
An Account of James D. Brady, Committee of the Estate of Mary H. Riell, filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court March 1st 1876, by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court there being no exceptions thereto and ordered to be recorded.

14. Account of Estate: 12 May 1876, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²²⁰ Estate of Mary H. Riell
In acct. with James D. Brady, Committee
4 April 1872
Bal. due estate this day per last report $192.38
To paid Mrs. Gray, tuition for Harry $1.00
7 May 1874
To paid Mrs. Gray, tuition for Harry 1.00
27 May 1874
To paid S. P. Manning, board etc 5.00
7 June 1874
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition, books for Harry 1.15
26 June 1874
To paid S. P. Manning board, etc for Harry 5.00
6 July 1874
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition etc for Harry 1.00
29 July 1874
To paid S. P. Manning, board etc for Harry 5.00
17 Aug 1874
To paid S. P. Manning board etc for Harry 5.00
2 Sept 1874
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition for Harry 1.00
1 Oct 1874
To paid S. P. Manning board, clothing etc 10.00
31 Oct 1874
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition etc for Harry 1.20
24 Oct 1874
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition etc for Harry 1.00
To paid S. P. Manning board etc for Harry 5.00
24 Dec 1874
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition etc for Harry .75
26 Jany 1875
To paid S. P. Manning board etc for Harry 5.00
26 Feby 1875
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition for Harry 1.00
27 Mch 1875
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition etc for Harry 1.24
30 Mch 1875
To paid D. M. F. Daughtrey, ex teeth for Harry 1.00
23 Apl 1875
To paid S. P. Manning, board etc 10.00
28 Apl 1875
To paid Mrs. Gray tuition, etc 1.00
29 Apl 1875
To paid S. P. Manning, board etc 10.00
2 June 1875
To paid Mrs. Gray, tuition for Harry 1.00
26 June 1875
To piad Mrs. Gray, tuition for Harry 1.00
10 July 1875
To paid S. P. Manning, board for Harry 5.00
To paid Tart & Co. for shoes 2.25
To paid books etc .50
Amts carr'd fow'd $82.05 $192.38
Amts brot fow'd $82.05 $192.38
18 Sep
To paid S. P. Manning, board for Harry 5.00
6 Oct
To paid Mrs. Gray,tuition for Harry 1.00
13 Oct
To paid Tart & Co. for shoes for Harry 1.75
6 Nov
To paid mrs. Gray tuition for Harry 1.30
4 Dec
To paid Mrs. E. T. Blamire to purchase clothing etc 10.00
6 Dec
To paid Mrs. Gray, tuition .75
13 Sept
To paid for books .35
31 Dec
To retained to pay Comm'r of Court 6.00
To retained to pay Clerk of Court 2.00
By estimated interest to date 14.50
Bal due Estate 96.68
$206.88 $206.88
31 Dec 1875
Bal due estate this day brot down $96.68
Office of Commissioner of Accounts of
the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Va. Feby 21st '76
To the Hon'l C.W. Hill Judge of the
Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Your Commissioner reports to Court that James D. Brady, Committee of the Estate of Mary H. Reill, a person of unsound mind, exhibited before your commissioner a statement of all the money which he as such committee had received, become chargable with or had disbursed from the 4th day of April 1874, to the 31st day of December 1875 together with the vouchers for such disbursements. That your commissioner embrace the said Committee in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement which was posted at the front door of the Court House of said city as directed by law, and on the date of this report ten days having elapsed since said account was mentioned in said list, made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 31st day of December 1875 finds a balance due from the Committee to the estate of ninety six 68/100 dollars the account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned.
Your Commissioner reports specially that Mrs. Reill is a person of unsound mind and is confined in the Insane Assylum at Williamsburg, Va., which institution had a claim on the estate for support etc, but in application of the Committee Jas. D. Brady the executive Committee of the Board of Directors, on the 20th day of November 1873 released all claim to the same in order that it might be appropriated toward the support of Harry Riell, infant son of said Mary H. Riell. Your Commissioner has examined and finds that the Committee has given such bond as the law requires, and in a penalty and with securities sufficient.
Given under my hand as Commr of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, on the day and year aforesaid.
G. F. Edwards, Comr
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 12th May 1876.
An account of James D. Brady, Committee of the Estate of Mary H. Reill, filed in the Clerks Office of this Court March 1st 1876, was examined & confirmed by the Court and ordered to be recorded, there being no exceptions thereto.
Teste: Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

15. Account of Estate: 24 May 1878, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²²⁰ The Estate of Mary H. Reil
In acct with J. D. Brady Committee
31 Dec. 1875
Bal due est this day per report of Commissioner $96.68
21 January 1876
To pd Dr. Daughtery, extracting teeth for Harry .50
17 Feby 1876
To pd Mrs. Fannie Blamire, board for Harry 5.00
21 Feby 1876
To pd C. Byer, hat for Harry 1.75
8 May 1876
To pd for book for Harry .50
27 May 1876
To pd Mrs. Fannie Blamire board etc for Harry 10.00
25 July 1876
To pd Mrs. Fannie Blamire board etc for Harry 10.00
25 Oct 1876
To pd Mrs. Fannie Blamire board etc for Harry 20.00
28 Apl 1878
To pd Mrs. Fannie Blamire board etc for Harry 20.00
20 Dec 1878
To pd Mrs. Fannie Blamire board etc for Harry 20.00
31 Dec 1878
To pd Commr of Court 5.00
To pd Clerk of Court 1.50
By estimated interest 3.50
To paid mrs. Blamire Guardian of Harry Riel
balance in hand 5.93
$100.18 $100.18
Office of Commissioner of Accounts
of the Court of Hustings for the City
of Portsmouth, Ports, Va. May 29th 1878
To the Hon'l C. W. Hill, Judge of said court
Your Commissioner reports to court that James D. Brady, Committee of Mary H. Reil, exhibited before him a statement of all the money which he as such committee had received, become chargeable with or had disbursed from the date of his last report to the 31st day of December 1877 together with the vouchers for such disbursements. That your Commissioner embraced the said Committee in the list of fiduciaries, whose accounts were before him for settlement, which was posted at the front door of the Court House as required by law, and on the date of this report, ten days having elapsed since said account was mentioned in said list, made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 31st day of December 1877, find a balance due the estate of $593 which has been paid over to Mrs.Fannie Blamire who has qualified as the Guardian of Harry Reil son of said Mary H. Reil, said Mary H. Reil being a person of unsound mind, confined in the Williamsburg Insane Assylum, by an order of the board of directors of said Institution referred to in a former account, the said Committee was authorized to expend said estate on the support of Harry Reil. The accounts supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned. Given under my hand as Commissioner of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the day & year aforesaid.
G. F. Edwards, Commr
Rec'd of J. D. Brady Committee of Mary H. Reil $5.93/100 bal in his hands Decr 31st 1877 as appears by Commissioner Report, as such committee
Apl 8th 1878
C. F. Blamire
Guardian of Harry Reil
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 5th day of September 1878. The foregoing account of James D. Brady Committee of the Estate of Mary H. Reil, filed in the Clerks Office of this Court on the 29th May 1878 by G. F. Edwards, Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court--no exceptions being filed thereto--and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Geo. O'N Palmer
By A. W. Harvey, d.c.

16. Health: Eastern Lunatic Asylum, 1878, Williamsburg, Virginia. ²¹³ **Inmate in the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Unable to care for orphan son, Henry E. Riell.

17. Fiduciary account: Sep 1878, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²²¹ September Term 1878

The following fiduciary accounts filed in the Clerk's Office of this court by G. F. Edwards, Commissioner of Accounts, viz: James D. Brady, guardian of Fanny Manning, filed May 29th 1878; James D. Brady, guardian of M. W. Manning, filed may 29th 1878, James D. Brady, Committee of estate of Mary H. Reil, (lunatic) filed May 29th 1878; J. O. Bailey, administrator of estate of Eliza Bailey, deceased: Geo L. Neville, executor of Mrs. Ann Drewrey, deceased, filed June 28th 1878; John H. Gayle, administrator, d.b.n. and curator of estate of Henry Buff, decease, filed 29th July 1878: were examined and confirmed by the court--no exceptions having been filed to any of said accounts and ordered to be recorded.

Mary married Lt. Robert B. Riell U.S.N. [650] ^212,223 [MRIN: 263], son of Henry Edward Riell [651] and Anna Marie Barclay [652], on 20 Feb 1866 in Portsmouth, Virginia ²¹².^,222 Robert was born in 1820 in New York,²²⁴ died on 5 Feb 1869 in Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va. ^225,226 at age 49, and was buried on 8 Feb 1869 in Portlock Cemetery, Portsmouth, Va..²²⁶ The cause of his death was Pleuro Pneumonia.²²⁶

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 20 Feb 1866, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²²⁶ Marriage License
Virginia, City of Portsmouth to wit:
To any person licensed to celebrate marriages:
You are hereby authorized to join together in the Holy State of Matrimony, according to the rites and ceremonies of your Church, orreligious denomination, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Robert B. Reill and Mary H. Manning.
Given under my hand as Clerk of the Court of Hustings of said city this 20th day of February 1878
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Time of Marriage: February 20th, 1866 Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of Parties: Robert B. Reill & Mary H. Manning
Age of Husband: 45 years
Age of Wife: 29 years
Condition of Husband: widowed
Condition of Wife; single
Husband's Birth Place: New York
Wife's Birth Place: Norfolk County, Va.
Husband's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Wife's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's Parents: Henry & Anna Reill
Wife's Parents: Wm. B. & Sophronia W. Manning
Occupation of Husband: Lieut in U.S. Navy
Given under my hand this 20th day of February 1866
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Minister's Return of Marriage
I certify, that on the 20th day of February 1866 at Portsmouth, Va., I united in marriage the above named and described parties, under authority of the annexed license.
N. A. OKesen

State of Virginia
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, Geo. O. N. Palmer, Clerk of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, State of Virginia, do certifiy that the within is a true transcript from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this 6th day of March 1878, in the 102nd year of the Commonwealth.
Geo. O. N. Palmer, Clerk
Marriage Feby 20/66

2. Marriage: 20 Feb 1866, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²²⁶ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
This is to certify that on the 20th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six at Portsmouth, Virignia.
I joined together in Holy Matrimony, Robert B. Reill (U.S. Navy) and Mary H. Manning according to the rites of the Protestant Episcopal Church, the the United States of American, and in conformity with the laws of the State of Virginia.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my name, this 13th day of February anno domini one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight.
N. A. OKeson
Rector of S. H. Paul's Church
Norfolk, Virginia

Death Notes: Robert B. Riell, Captain, U.S. Navy
Died Feby 5, 1869

Certificate of Death
I hereby certify, that Robert B. Riell who was a Captain in the United States Navy, while attched to the No. 5 Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va. and holding the rank above mentioned, departed this life at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va., on the fifth day of February, in the year 1869, and that he died of Pleuro Pneumonia as set forth in the record of his case as follows: February 5th, 1869 Capt. R. B. Riell on waiting orders was with his family in Portsmouth, Va. attended by Surgeon W. T. Hood, for some days before admission here. His Hospital ticket signed by Surgeon Hood bears the following record: Capt. Riell has been on no duty for a long time and theretofore disease was not contracted in the line of duty.
Jas. Wilson, Surgeon
Approved K. H. Kittn
Commanding U.S. Navy Yard, Norfolk

**note: died 4 days before the birth of his daughter, Mary Robertson Riell

Burial Notes: St. Johns Church Portsmouth
Discese of Virginia
Feby 7, 1878
This is to certify that on the 8th day of Feby 1869 I performed the burial service of the P. Epis. Church over the remains of Capt. Robt. B. Riell, U.S. Navy. He was interred in Portlock Cemetery near the city of Portsmouth.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand this 7th day of February 1878 as aforesaid.
O. D. Powell

General Notes: Conflict. Other records show Robert B. Riell b abt 1809 m 2 sept 1841 in Norf. Co. to Sarah Jane Barclay, b. 1813, Norf. Co., di 19 Aug 1849, Portsmouth. Her father was Robert Barclay and mother was Catherine Tatem.

Maybe Henry Riell and Anna are parents of this older Robert.

Who was Selina C. Riell widow of Robert B. Riell in Norfolk directories?:
Name: Selina C Riell Location 2: 112 Crawford Occupation: widow Robert B Year: 1888 City: Portsmouth State: VA. LOOK UP.

Name: Selina C Riell Location 2: boards 112 Crawford Occupation: widow Robert Year: 1890 City: Portsmouth State: VA . LOOK UP.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Miliary Pension: U.S. Navy. ²¹³ Widow's Division: Claim No. 2054
Soldier: Robert B. Riell

National Archives Navy Dependents
Original No. 2051
Applicant: Henry E. Reill, child of
Veteran: Robert B. Reill

Naval Asylum, Phila: Sept 27, 1864
Sir:
In obedience to your orders of June 5, 1864, we have made a careful personal examination of Lieut. Robert B. Reill and having considered the voluminous evidence in his case, respectfully report:
1st: That his constitution is impaired and that he is deficient in powers of endurence; that this condition is the result of derangement of the digestive organs to which he has for a long time been subject and to which he has been frequently incapaciated for duty. He is not, therefore, in our opinion physically qualified to perform all his duties at sea.
2nd: The disability will probably be permanent
3rd: In our opinion it originated in the line of duty, from causes insisent to sea service
4th: We do no recommend him for promotion.
Very respectfully
Your obedient servants,
James M. Greene, Presdt of Naval Med. Board
J. M. Holtz, Surgeon, U.S. N.
A. A. Henderson, Surgeon, U.S.N.
Albert Schriner, Surgeon
Stan Gideon Willis
Secretary of the Navy

U. S. Frigate Potomac
Off. Navy Yard, Pensacola, Fla.
June 6th, 1866
My dear Mother,
The evening I parted with you and my kind old father, it was with the full conviction I should see you both again before my departure, but circumstances (as they often do) intervened, and prevented the realization of my fondest wishes; yet though such was the case, neither of you were for one moment forgotten, and I then, as I now do, wished that I was so situated that my home could be one, for both you and my dear old father.
After a pleasant though some what tedious trip of eight days, myself and wife reached New Orleans, and she having suffered considerably from the effect of sea sickness, I was obliged to remain there for a few days, for the 1st (?) before starting for Pensacola; the point from which I now write you, and which is much changed since I was last here. The Yard having sadly demolished by the burning it received at the hands of the Rebbs.
I am stationed on board U. S. Frigate "Potomac" and being relieved only in the evening; Mary is necassarily much alone, she says she heartily echoes my wishes that our home could be one for us all. The climate here though changeable is pleasant, owing to the near vicincity to the sea; we have however considering the season no father advances, some quite violent storms, which plays sad havoc with the little frail tenements of the adjacent towns. There being but a small market here; either for produce or merchandise, and receiving it mostly from New Orleans, goods are of course exorbitant.
Where did you see sister and her husband; I should have liked to have seen them both when in New York, but my time was too limited to do so; Please give my love to them both and also remember me to Cyrus, wife, and all who are interested in me and mine. I received a letter a few days since from Bob but have not as yet heard from Nate.
My wife joins me with love to you and father, I should be so delighted to receive a letter from both or either of you.
Affectionately your son
Robert B. Riell
1st Lieut. & Executive Offr

Declaration of Guardian of Minor Children for Pension, Under Act of July 25, 1866
State of Virginia, City of Norfolk
On this 13th day of February A. D. 1878, personally appeared before me (1) Clerk of U.S. District Court East Dist. of Va.
Cornelia Francis Blamire, aged 51 years, a resident of Portsmouth, in the County of Norfolk and State of Virginia, and whose Post Office address is Portsmouth in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following declaration, as Guardian of the minor child of Robert B. Reill deceased, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the second section of the act of Congress approved July 25, 1866, increasing pensions to widows and orphans. he further declares that she is the Guardian of Henry Edgar Reill whose father was a Captain in United States Navy in the war of 1861, and that the said Robert B. Reill died at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia in consequence of disease contracted in the service; that the mother of the child aforesaid: Mary H. Reill is now an inmate of the insane asylum at Williamsburg, Virginia and is incapable of taking chage of the said child and that the date of birth of said ward is as follows: 9th day of November 1866.
She further declares that the parents of the said ward were married at Portsmouth in the County of Norfolk and State of Virginia, on the 20th day of February 1866 by Rev. O. N. OKeson and that the maiden name of the mother Mary H. Manning.
My Post Office address is as follows: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
I hereby constitute and appoint John F. Dezendorf of Norfolk, Va. my true and lawful attorney to prosecute this my claim, with full power of substitution and revocation, and to obtain the Pension Certificate that may be issued.
Cornelia Francis Blamire
Certificate of Witnesses
Also personally appeared Mary E. Royalty and E. B. Blamire residents of Portsmouth, Norfolk in the County and State aforesaid, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Cornelia Francis Blamire sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she reporesents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of the claim.
Miss Mary E. Royalty
E. B. Blamire
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of February A. D. 1878, and I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim; and further that I have read to the affects the foregoing affidavits before they made oath to the same.
L. Z. Tould
Depy. Clk of Dist. Court
Norfolk, Va.
Declaration of Guardian of Minor Children for Pension
Act July 25, 1866
Claim of Cornelia Francis Blamire
Guardian of Minor Child of Captain Robert B. Riell
U.S. Navy
Cert. of death
Filed by: John F. Dezendorf, Attorney
85 Main St., Norfolk, Va.

State of Virginia, City of Williamsburg: to wit:
In the mattier of C. F. Blamire, applying for pension as guardian of Henry Reil, son of Capt. Reil late of the U.S. Navy, deceased.
Personally came before my C.C. Dixon Deputy Clerk of the Court of the County of James City & the City of Williamsburg, H. Black, Physician & Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum at Williamsburg, Va., who, being by me duly sworn, declares that Mrs. Mary H. Reil, mother of Henry Reil, and widow of the late Capt. Reil, is now an inmate of the said Eastern Lunatic Asylum, and that her condition is such that she is not capable of taking charge of the said child.
H. B. Black
Sowrn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of March 1878, and I further certify that I have no interest in said claim.
Charles C. Dixon, Deputy Clerk
Ct. for James City Co. & City Wmsburg

April 4, 1878
Hon. Commis. of Pen.
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I have the (?) herewith (?0 of Cornelia Francis Blamire, guardian of said child of Capt. Robert B. Reill U.S. Navy for pension
also Marriage Certf of Robert B. Reill
Marriage license
Priest certif.
Certificate of Physican & Supt. of Eastern Lunatic Asylum of (?) insanity of Mary H. Reill widow of Robt. B. Reill & mother of minor
Certificate of appointment of Mrs. Blamire as guardian
I have the honor to request that this case may be considered as shown as the (?) of the Dept. will present.
I am Sir
Respy your
John F. Degendorf
Att. for Cornelia Francis Blamire

Minor's Brief: April 22, 1878
Claim No: 201
Soldier: Robert B. Riell
Submitted for final action: April 20, 1878
by Lewis C. White, Ex'r

Original Pension of Minor Children
Henry E. Riell, Child of Robert B. Riell, Captian, U.S.Navy
Guardian: Cornelia Francis Blamire
Residence of Guardian: Norfolk County and State of Va.
Post Office: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Attorney: John T. Degendorf, Norfolk, Va.
By former marriage: none
By last marriage: Henry Edgar, born Nov. 9, 1866
Sixteen: 8, 1882
Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted.
Rejected: April 20, 1878, Lewis C. White, Examiner
Approved: April 22, 1878, L. Holtzlander, Reviewer
Dates Shown by Papers
Enlistment: Sept. 5, 1835
Muster into Rank: Sept. 5, 1835
Discharge: none
Death: Feby. 5, 1869
No Widow's app. filed
No Widow paid--widow is in the insane asylum
Cause of Death: pneumonia Place of Death: Norfolk, Va.
Minor's app. filed: April 6, 1878
Guardian appointed: Feby. 7, 1878
Death of former wife: not stated
Last marriage: Feby. 20, 1866
Widow living and insane
Rejected--widow living & soldier did not die of disease contracted in line of duty

Incidental Matter
Rejected as the child has no title to pension as long as the widow is living. Atty: in found
Testimony of Supt. of Asylum for the Insane shows that the widow is in the asylum insane.
Allegations of Guardian
Loyalty of Guardian: none allged
Loyalty of Wards: allged
Summary of Proof: Guardianship: letters in due form

Portsmouth, Va.
October 19, 1886
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir:
Being a son of the late Robert B. Reill, U.S. Navy, I beg leave to learn from you if I am entitled to a pension under the last Act of Congress relating to pensions. My father was appointed Midshipman from the State of New York in 1835, was Executive Officer of the U.S.S. "Portsmouth" in 1861, was promoted to rank of Captain in 1867, and has been Executive Officer of Norfolk Navy Yard. His last commission was received from President Andrew Johnson. He was taken sick in 1869 and died same year at Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va. I have given my papers to a lawyer of this city. He has had them eighteen months, and I have heard nothing concerning them. My mother has been dead seven years, and I have been informed that I can obtain her part of pension, as my father contracted his disease while on duty at the Pensacola Navy Yard. My mother was never married after his death. Please inform me if it would be to my advantage to go to Washington.
Very respectfully,
Harry E. Reill

Navy Department, Washington 20 November 1886
In answer to your letter of the 12th inst. I have the honor to inform you that the following is the history of service of the late Robert B. Reill, U.S. Navy, subscenquent to 1861.
Oct. 22, 1861 he was detached from the Portsmouth and granted 2 weeks leave of absence.
Dec. 12, 1861, ordered to the Lancaster; Aug. 3, 1863, detached and placed on waiting orders.
April 2, 1864 ordered to the Wabash; June 29, 1864 ordered to Medical examinator under Act of April 21, 1864.
Sept. 24, (missing page)

J. J. Murphy, Eq. C. Clerk
Capt. Riley, C.O.D.
Please send the surveys referred to by surgeon general.
For use in claim of Henry E. Riel, child of Robert B. Riel, No. 2051
J. B. Cail
March 25/87

Navy Department, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Washington, March 19, 1887
Sir:
In reply to your communication of december 7, 1886, relative to the disability of Robert B. Reill (Captain) U.S. Navy, you are informed that the records of this Bureau show as follows, viz:
"Portsmouth" --admitted October 29, 1859, debility origins not stated, discharged Nov. 11, 1859.
Admitted July 24, 1860, Catorstine, origins not stated, discharged July 31, 1860.
Admitted May 1, 1861, Hepatse derangement, origins not stated, discharged May 30, 181.
Admitted July 18, 1861, General debitily from an anemic condition of system. (?0 origin not stated, discharged August 5, 1861
"Lancaster" --admitted April 20, 1862, Rhininatisinase acutue, complains of severe pain in right side, origin not stated, discharged May 5, 1862. Surveyed August 1, 1863 a copy of which was furnished to Pension Office August 29, 1863.
"Wabash"--admitted June 25, 1864, Chalina Morbuses?, origins not stated, discharged June 28, 1864. A copy of report of medical survey held at Philadelphia September 27, 1864, was furnished to Pension Office September 29, 1864.
"Naval Hospital" (Norfolk)--admitted February 3, 1869 from Navy Yard, Norfolk, affected with Pleuro Pneumonia, Hospital tests states "There is no evidence of origins in line of duty, & no time on no duty for a long time, & therefore, disease was not contracted in line of duty. Died February 5, 1869, Certificate of Death was furnished to Pension Office, February 9, 1869. The Journals of the (?0 visit & station afford no information.
Enclosures (1) one returned.
Very Respectfully
F. M. Grinnell
Surgeoin General U.S.N.

Navy Department, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Washington, June 14, 1887
Sir:
In reply to your communication of March 29, 1887, relative to the disability of Robert B. Riell (Captain) U.S. Navy, you are informed that as requested, copies of reports of medical survey in his case are hereinto furnished.
Enclosure (1) returned.
Very respectfully etc.
F. M. Grinnell
Surgeon General, U.S. Navy
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions
Claim No. 2051

Navy Department
Washington, July 20th, 1887
Sir:
I answer to your letter of the 29th ultimo, I have the honor to inform you that the following is the record of service of Robert B. Riell late Cap't U.S. Navy,prior to March 4, 1861.
September 2nd. 1835, he was appointed a Midshipman in the Navy; was then on board "Brandywine"; April 25, 1837, he was detached. Oct'r 5 1837, ordered to the "John Adams"; June 24, 1840, detached and granted leave. Oct'r 8, 1840, permitted to the Naval School, at Philadelphia, June 3, 1841, ordered to examination for promotion. June 29, 1841 promoted to Passed Midshipman. Nov'r 26, 1841, ordered to the Hospital at Norfolk, Va. November 17, 1843, ordered to the Naval Rendezvous at Norfolk, Va; Feb' 14, 1844 detached and ordered to the "Pioneer"; March 7, 1844, detached and placed on waiting orders. March 12, 1844, ordered to the "Union"; March 26, 1844, detached and placed on waiting orders. April 19, 1844, ordered to the Naval Rendezvous, Norfolk, Va.; July 23, 1844, detached and granted leave. May 5, 1846, ordered to the "United States"; July 17, 1847, promoted to Master. May 14, 1848, promoted to Lieutenant. July 31, 1848, returned from the "United States" and granted leave. March 29, 1849, ordered to duty on the Coast Survey; Oct' 8, 1849, detached and placed on waiting orders. June 21, 1850, ordered to the "Michigan"; Aug' 14, 1850, detached and placed on waiting orders. Oct' 22, 1851, ordered to the "Portsmouth"; June 4, 1852, returned (sick). Aug' 5, 1852, ordered to the "Receiving, ship at Norfolk, Va.; June 18, 1853, detached and placed on waiting orders. Sep' 13, 1853, ordered to the "Albany"; May 13, 1854, detached and placed on waiting orders. Sep' 13, 1855, placed on the Reserved List. Oct' 15, 1855, granted permission to leave the United States. Jan'y 6, 1859, commissioned as Lieutenant, on the Active List, from March 14, 1848. April 20, 1859, ordered to the "Portsmouth"; April 2, 1960, detached from the "Vincennes" and placed on waiting orders. April 16, 1860, ordered to the African Squadron; Oct. 22, 1861 detached from the "Portsmouth" and granted leave.
(Claim 2051, Navy Widow L. C. W.)
By direction of the Secretary of the Navy
Very respectfully
Chief Clerk
Hon. John C. Black
Comm'r of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
W.W.

Navy Department, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Washington, D. C., Aug. 24th, 1887
Sir:
In reply to your communication of July 22d, 1887, related to the disability of Robert B. Riell, Captian U.S. Navy you are informed that the action of the Bureau shall ? further : that the Journals of the "Brandywine" and "John Adams" are not on file covering period of his service. That the Journals of the Hospital & Station, Philadelphia, Penn. offords no information in his case.
Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va., Admitted, July 19th, 1842, Chronic Gastistis and Enlualis?, orgin not stated. Discharged Nov. 4, 1842

Naval Rendezvous, Norfolk, Va. has no records on file from 1843-44.
"Pioneer" Journals only on file from March 29th to Oct. 18th, 1844 and these afford no information in his case.
"Union" Journals afford no information in his case.
"United States" admitted, July 20th, 1846, Debility discharged July 24th, 1846
Admitted, Nov. 9th, 1846, Debility discharged, Nov. 14th, 1846
Admitted, Aug. 9th, 1847, Dyspepsia discharged, Aug. 28th, 1847
Admitted, Aug. 30th, 1847 Debilitas discharged Sept. 13th, 1847
Admitted, Dec. 23d, 1847, Debilitas discharged, Dec. 25th, 1847
Admitted, Nov. 21st, 1848, Debilitas discharged, Mar. 28th, 1848. Origin not stated in any case
Coast Survey, as such, has no Journals on file
"Michigan", Admitted, July 19th, 1850 Hepatitis, origin not stated
Discharged, Aug. 2, 1850
"Portsmouth" has no Journals on file from Jany. 2d, 1851, to April 24th, 1856.
Receiving Ship, Norfolk, Va. has no Journals on file for 1852-53.
"Albany" has no Journals on file for 1853-54.
"Vinceines" Admitted, March 14th, 1860, Caustipatis. Origin not stated. Discharged, March 9th, 1860
Attention is called to Bureau's letter of March 19th, 1887, for the remainder of his history.
Enclosures (3) returned.
Very respectfully,
Acting Chief of Bureau
Claim: 2051
L.C.W.
Sept 29, 1864 he was placed on the Retired List, the same day he was detached from the "Wabash" and place on waiting orders.
Oct. 14, 1864, he was ordered to duty at the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.; April 18, 1866, detached and ordered to the Recg Ship "Potomac" at Pensacola, Fla.--
April 4, 1867, he was commissioned as Captain on the Retired List.
May 29, 1867, he was detached from the Recg Ship "Potomac" and placed on waiting orders.
Died at the Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va. on the 5th February 1869.
Claim # 2051, Navy minor--LCW
By direction of the Secretary of the Navy.
Very respectfully
Chief Clerk
Hon. John C. Black
Comm of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

2. Military: appointed a Midshipman in the Navy on board the "Brandywine", 2 Sep 1835. ^227,228 Detached on April 25, 1837

U.S.S. Brandywine was a United States Navy 44-gun sailing frigate launched in 1825. From 1826 to 1851 the vessel made three cruses in the Mediterranean, and two in the Pacific as flagship; one to the Gulf of Mexico, East Indies, and Brazil.

No doubt Lt. Riell was involved with these cruises within the 2 years he was on board.

3. Military Enlistment: U.S. Navy, 5 Sep 1835. ²¹³

4. Military: ordered to the "John Adams", 5 Oct 1837. ^227,229 24 June 1840: detached and granted leave.

The U.S.S. John Adams sailed from Hampton Roads on 5 May 1838 on a cruise around the world accompanied by Columbia. Particular stress was placed on showing the flag in the East Indies where the United States enjoyed a prosperous and growing trade. Both ships arrived Rio de Janeiro 10 July but departed separately, John Adams sailing 25 July. She stopped at Zanzibar en route to Bombay, where she rejoined Columbia before pushing on to Goa and Colombo, Ceylon.

At the latter port the ships learned that natives at Soo-Soo, Sumatra, had attacked American ship Eclipse. The squadron immediately saitled to the scene of the incident, and bombarded the forts at Quallah Battoo to induce the Rajahs of Sumatra to agree to offer assistance and protection to American vessels. Before returning to Rio de Janeiro 23 April 1840, the squadron called at Singapore, Macao, Honolulu, Valparaiso, and Cape Horn.

John Adams finally arrived Boston about the middle of June where she was laid up until 1842.

5. Military: permitted to the Naval School, 8 Oct 1840, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ²²⁷ June 3, 1841: ordered to examination for promotion
June 29, 1841: promoted to Passed Midshipman

6. Military: ordered to the Depot of Charts, 26 Nov 1841. ²²⁷ July 13, 1842: detached

7. Military: ordered to the Hospital , 13 Juy 1842, Norfolk Virginia. ²²⁷

8. Military: ordered to the Naval Rendezvous, 17 Nov 1843, Norfolk Virginia. ²²⁷

9. Military: ordered to the "Pioneer", 14 Feb 1844. ²²⁷ March 7, 1844: detached and placed on waiting orders

10. Military: ordered to the "Union", 12 Mar 1844. ²²⁷ March 26, 1844: detached and placed on waiting orders

11. Military: ordered to the Naval Rendezvous, 19 Apr 1844, Norfolk Virginia. ²²⁷ july 23, 1844: detached and granted leave

12. Military: ordered to the "United States", 5 May 1846. ^227,230 Returned from the "United States" July 21, 1848 and granted leave.

The U.S.S. United States was recommissioned in Boston on 18 May 1846 and was detailed to the African Squadron for duty helping to suppress the illicit slave trade. United States joined the Mediterranean Squadron in 1847 and served in European waters until ordered hom late in 1848. She was decommissioned on 24 February 1849 and placed in ordinary at Norfolk.

13. Military: promoted to Master, 17 Jul 1847. ²²⁷

14. Military Service: 14 Mar 1848, U.S.N. ²³¹ # 708 Robert B. Riell To date of promotion 14 March 1848
May 1/48 Commissioned from 14 March 1848
July 31/48 Ret'd from the Mediterranean & 3 mos. leave
Nov 3/48 Leave run'd 3 mos.
March 29/49 To Coast Survey
Oct 8/49 Det'd from Coast Survey & wait orders
June 27/50 To the Michigan
Aug 14/50 Det'd & wait orders for sea service
Oct 15/50 To the Albany 26th inst.
Nov 4/50 Previous order revoked
Jan 25/51 To the Jamestown
March 21/51 Previous orders revoked
June 26/51To the Plymouth
July 1/51 Previous order revoked
Oct 22/51 To the Portsmouth
June 4/52 Report his return--sick
Augt 5/52 the the Norfolk recv ship
June 18/53 Det'd & wait orders
Sept 13/53 To the Albany
May 13/54 Det'd & wait orders
September 13/55 Reserved List --furlough
Oct 15/55 Permission to leave the U.States

Sea Duty: 6 years 8 months 0 days
Shore Duty: 10 months 13 days

15. Military: promoted to Lieutenant, 14 May 1848. ²²⁷

16. Military: returned from the "United States" and granted leave, 31 Jul 1848. ²²⁷

17. Military: ordered to duty on the Coast Survey, 29 Mar 1849. ²²⁷ Oct. 8, 1849: detached and placed on waiting orders

18. Military: ordered to the "Michigan", 21 Jun 1850. ²²⁷ Aug. 14, 1850: detached and placed on waiting orders

19. Land Assessement: Lots # 104 & 117, 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²³² Name: Robert Riel
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 104 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 800.00 Value of lots & building: 1,200.00
Lot # 117 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 800.00 Value of lots & building: 1,200.00

20. Land Assessement: Lots 104 & 117, 1851, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²³³ Name: Robert Riell
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 104 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot & buildings: 1,200
Yearly rent of lots: 130 Tax: 3.75
Lot # 117
Value of building: 800 Value of lot & buildings: 1,200
Yearly rent of lots: 100 Tax: 2.88

21. Military: ordered to the "Portsmouth", 4 Jun 1852. ²²⁷ Returned sick

22. Land Assessement: Lots # 104 & 117, 1852, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²³⁴ Name: Robert Riell
Residence: Navy Estate: fee simple
Lot # 104 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 2.16 L. W. Boutwell, Agt.
Lot # 117
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 2.16

23. Military: ordered to the "Receiving ship, 5 Aug 1852, Norfolk Virginia. ²²⁷ June 18, 1853: detached and placed on waiting orders

24. Land Assessement: Lots # 104 & 117, 1853, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²³⁵ Name: Robert Reill
Residence: Navy Estate: life
Lot # 104 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 2.40
Lot # 117 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 2.40

25. Emancipation: sets free his slave, 7 May 1853, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²³⁶ Know all men by these presents, that I Robert B. Riell of the County of Norfolk and State of Virginia for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar, and also from motives of benevolence have manumitted and set free from slavery, and do hereby manumit and set free emancipation from slavery, my negro man named Jim, alias Jim Barclay aged about fifty five years. and I do hereby give grant and release unto the said Jim, alias Jim Barclay, all my right, title, and claim of in or to his person, labour and services, and of, in and to all the estate and property which he may hereafter acquire or obtain. Witness my hand and seal this 7 day of May in the year 1853.
Lieut Robert B. Reill, U.S. Navy
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
James Murdaugh
Arthur Emmerson
At a Court held for Norfolk County the 16 day of May 1853. The foregoing deed of emancipation was proved by the oaths of James Murdaugh and Arthur Emmerson the subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson c.c.

26. Military: ordered to the "Albany", 13 Sep 1853. ²²⁷ May 13, 1854: detached and placed on waiting orders

27. Land Assessement: Lots # 104 & 117, 1854, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²³⁷ Name: Robert Riell
Residence: Navy Estate: Life
Lot # 104 Town of Gosport
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 2.40
Lot # 117 Town of Gosport
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 2.40

28. Land Assessement: Lots # 104 & 117, 1855, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²³⁸ Name: Robert Riel
Residence: U.S. N. Estate: life
Lot # 104 Town of Gosport
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 2.40
Lot # 117
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 2.40

29. Military: placed on the Reserved List, 13 Sep 1855. ²²⁷

30. Military: granted permission to leave the United States, 15 Oct 1855. ²²⁷

31. Ship: ships at the Navy Yard, 12 Mar 1856, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²³⁹ Argus-12 March 1856
Norfolk Navy Yard (Note: first instance of this name) The following ships are now at the Navy Yard:..........
United States, frigate, 50 guns, inordinary
Portsmouth, sloop of war, 22 guns, fitting for sea

32. Land Assessement: Lot # 104 & Lot # 117, 1856, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁴⁰ Name: Robt. Riell, U.S.N. Estate: life
Lot # 104 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including building: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

Lot # 117
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including buildng: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

33. Land Assessement: Lot # 104 & Lot # 117, 1857, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁴¹ Name: Robt. Riell, U.S. N. Estate: life
Lot # 104 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including building: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

Lot # 117
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including building: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

34. Land Assessement: Lot # 104 & Lot # 117, 1858, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁴² Name: Robert Riell, U.S. N. Residence: Portsmouth
Estate: life Lot # 104
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including buildng: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

Lot # 117
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including building: 1,200
Amoutn of tax on lot: 4.80

35. Military: commissioned as Lieutenant , 6 Jan 1859. ²²⁷

36. Military: ordered to the "Portsmouth", 20 Apr 1859. ²²⁷

37. Land Assessement: Lot # 104 & Lot # 117, 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁴³ Name: Robert Riell, U.S.N. Residence: Portsmouth
Estate: life Lot # 104
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including building: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

Lot # 117 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including building: 1,200
Amount of tax: 4.80

38. Military: detached from the "Vincennes" and placed on waiting orders, 2 Apr 1860. ²²⁷

39. Military: ordered to the African Squadron, 16 Apr 1860. ²²⁷

40. Land Assessement: Lot # 104 & Lot # 117, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁴⁴ Name: Robt. Riell, U.S.N. Estate: life
Lot # 104 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot & building: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

Lot # 117 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including building: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

41. Land Assessement: Lot # 104 & Lot # 117, 1861, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁴⁵ Name: Robt. Riell, U.S.N. Residence: Portsmouth
Estate: life Lot # 104
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including building: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

Lot # 117 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot including buidling: 1,200
Amount of tax on lot: 4.80

42. Military: detached from the "Portsmouth" and granted leave, 22 Oct 1861. ²²⁷

43. Military Service: as Executive Officer of the U. S. Steamer Wabash, 2 Apr 1864. ²⁴⁶ Document: Gideon Welles to Robert B. Riell, April 2, 18641
1 See also Riell to Lincoln, April 5, 1864; Welles to Riell, May 11, 1864; and Riell to Lincoln, May 26, 1864.
Copy
Navy Department
Washington 2d April 1864
Sir
The Retiring Board having reported you fit for sea service, you will immediately report to Rear Admiral Paulding2 for a passage to Port Royal, S. C., and on your arrival, report to Commodore Rowan3 for duty as Executive Officer of the U. S. Steamer Wabash, (1st Rate)
2 Hiram Paulding, commanding the New York Navy Yard.
3 Stephen C. Rowan, commanding the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Very Respectfully
Gideon Welles
Secretary of the Navy.
Paid $313, Two months advance
New York April 13th 1864
J Menderson Navy Agent
Lieutenant
Robert B Riell
U. S Navy
New York
Reported
April 7th 1864.
W. Radford
for Comdt
[Endorsement:]
The above is a true copy of Lt. Riells orders to the "Wabash".
J. DeCamp
Captain
[Endorsement:]
Reported April 18th 1864
You will go down on the Sandford to Port Royal and having received your baggage you will return in the Paul Jones and report for duty to Captain John DeCamp, Comd'g U S Frigate Wabash
J C Rowan
Comd. Comd'g
S. A B Sqd
Reported at Port Royal
April 19th
Wm Reynolds
Comd'g Naval Dept
Reported
April 22d 1864
J DeCamp
Captain

44. Military: He wrote a letter to Pres. Abraham Lincoln, 5 Apr 1864. ²⁴⁷ d3214600
Document: Robert B. Riell to Abraham Lincoln, April 5, 1864
Washington City D. C.
April 5" 1864
You may recollect that I approached you on the 3d of September 1863 with a communication, praying your Excellency to interpose your authority to give me promotion in the Navy of the U. S. to which I belong, and to which I was entitled by the recognised principles of the service & the claims of justice, but which had been denied me under circumstances over which I had no control, and which were subsequently proved to be as unfounded, as they were unjust. You were so kind as to endorse on my papers "Submitted to the Secretary of the Navy, with request that Lieut. Reill be heard
Septr. 3d 1863.
A. Lincoln"
This was followed by no result favorable to my application.
Unfortunately for me, by the vicissitudes that sometimes attend the life of an Officer, without just provocation or cause, I was brought before a Board of officers, assembled at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, some seven months since to be examined as to my "moral mental, Physical and professional qualifications". After the severest scrutiny throughout the protracted session of the Board, it brought its deliberations to a close in my case on the 31st Ultimo pronouncing me qualified on all the points, by a unamimous decision-- Thus giving me the most conclusive endorsement by as high a tribunal as is known to the Service to test the qualifications of an officer.
By the untoward events that I have had at different times to encounter upon these points, all of which have been overruled by two boards of officers, giving me a thorough & unqualified acquittal, the promotion to which I am entitled by the rules of the service, and by every principle of justice, has been overlooked. I have thus been the victim of unfounded charges, and unjust prejudices, as thoroughly to my injury and moritification, as though I had been a culprit and unworty of the honored service to which I belong, and to which Twenty eight years of my life have been devoted.
I am now, Sir, with the verdict of two Boards of Officers in my favor without relief as to my rights-- Qui bono?
In behalf of those rights, and what is due to the clear demands of justice, I appeal to you, as the Constitutional conservator of these sacred principles bearing upon the service, to give me relief in the premises.
Very Respectfully
Your most Obt. Servt.
Robert B Riell,
Lieutenant
U. S. Navy.

45. Military: He wrote a letter to President Abraham Lincon, 11 Apr 1864. Document: Robert B. Riell to Abraham Lincoln, April 11, 1864 [With Endorsement by Lincoln]1
1 For earlier documents relating to Riell's case, see Riell to Lincoln, April 5, 1864, and Collected Works, VI, 432. Riell was retired from the Navy in September of 1864.
Washington City D. C.
April 11th 1864
His Excellency
The President of the U. S.
My case, in all its bearings, is included in the recent trial before the Board assembled at the Brooklyn Navy Yard N. Y.. This Board was ordered by the Secretary of the Navy, in compliance with the authority of the President of the U. S. under the Law "for the better organization of the military establishment, passed Augt. 3d 1861"; and was denominated on the trial, "Naval Retiring Board". Among its duties, was to examine into my moral, mental, Physical & professional qualifications, as a test of my fitness for active service & for command. The trial was full, thorough & protracted -- the testimony embraced about forty witnesses, nearly all of them in the service of the Navy; and among them Officers of high rank. The result of the trial, was the unanimous decision of the Board, that I was morally, mentally physically & professionally qualified.
I can but look upon the final action of the Board, as thorough an endorsement of qualifications, as an officer could have as a test of fitness for service anywhere within the range of his rank. With this honourable testimony in my behalf, I think that I stand before the service entitled to all the privileges belonging to my grade under the law and usages of the Department: without any prejudice derived from a trial that failed in all the objects of those who would have done me injury; and from the effects of these charges against me, that have prevented my just claims to promotion, & to command. If my rights have been invaded to my prejudice by unjust accusations, and the forms through which I had to pass to purge myself of imputations, they surely ought to revert to me in full when the highest ordeal known to the service has pronounced me qualified for the performance of all the duties that belong to my rank. I have been deprived of promotion to which I was entitled; and to command which was my right to expect in the ordinary operations of the service.
As the supreme authority of the Service to which I belong, I beg leave once more to obtrude upon your time, and solicit you to cause the Navy Department to lay before you the proceedings of the Naval Retiring Board of December 7" 1861 before which I was tried for moral, mental, physical and professional qualifications, and was pronounced qualified in all by the decision of the Board.-- And also, to cause the proceedings in the recent trial at the Brooklyn Navy Yard N. Y. pertaining to my trial, to be brought before you -- where you will find by the unanimous decision of the Board that I was qualified on all the points involved in the trial. These two trials giving me a double endorsement of official qualifications, they will show you how fully I am entitled to promotion and to share in the dispensations of command; which I ask most respectfully at your hand.
With Great respect
Your obt. Servt.
Robert B. Riell,
Lieutenant
U. S. Navy.
[Endorsed on Envelope by Lincoln:]
Commander Real.

46. Miliary Service: ordered to report to U.S.S. Wabash, 18 Apr 1864, Port Royal. ²⁴⁸ Confederate vessel twice harassed Wabash while on duty in Port Royal Sound. A "David" submarine torpedo boat attacked Wabash on 18 April 1864. Ensign Charles H. Craven, officer of the deck, spotted the cigar-shaped vessel in time for Wabash to get underway. The "David" disengaged from the attack in the face of musket fire and round shot discharged fro Wabash.

Wabash departed her station on 1 October, bound for the Norfolk Navy Yard and an overhaul. En route, she grounded briefly on Frying Pan Shoals, suffering minor damage to her rudder. Repairs and overhaul were completed by 16 December, in time for Wabash to join the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron and to participate in the first attack on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, on 24 & 25 December 1864. The failure of this initial attempt to take the fort neccessitated a second, successful combined operaton between 13 & 15 January 1865. Wabash returned to Hampton Roads on 17 January 1865, receiving orders on 25 January 1865 to proceed to the Boston Navy Yard. Wabash was decommissioned at Boston on 14 February 1865.

47. Military Service: Apr 1864, U.S.N. ²⁴⁹ # 506 1/2 Robert B. Riell 14 March 1848
Waiting orders
April 2/64 To the Wabash
June 29/ 64 To medical examination under Act april 21/64
Sept 29/64 Placed on the Retired List
Sept 29/64 Det'd & w.o.
Oct 12/64 To Recg ship Vermont
Oct 14/64 Previous order revoked & to the Navy Yard, Norfolk
April 16/66 Det'd to the Recg ship Potomac
Mar 14/67 Det'd & w.o.
Det'd 29 May 1867
April 4/67 Commissioned a Captain on the Retired List to rank next after A. D. Harrell
Died at the Naval Hospital Norfolk Va. on the 5th February 1869. See letter from Commr A. H. Kitty dated same day

Sea Duty: 11 years 11 months 7 days
Shore Duty: 2 years, 9 months, 13 days

48. Military Discharge: and retired, Apr 1864. ²⁴⁷ This note seems incorrect.

49. Military: placed on the Retired List & detached from the "Wabash", 29 Sep 1864. ²²⁷

50. Military: ordered to duty at the Navy Yard, 14 Oct 1864, Norfolk Virginia. ²²⁷

51. Occupation: Lt. in the U.S.N.and was on duty in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, 1 Jan 1865, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁵⁰ NORFOLK. NAVY-YARD.
Captain John M. Berrien, Commanding.
Lieutenant, Robert B. Riell.

52. Occupation: Lieutenant at the Navy Yard, 1866, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁵¹ Portsmouth Business Directory--Officers in the Navy Yard--R. B. Riell, Lieutanent

53. Military: detached and ordered to the Recg. Ship "Potomac", 18 Apr 1866, Pensacola, Florida. ²²⁷

54. Mentioned: In a legislative request about a memorial (correspondence) from him, 12 Jan 1867. ²²⁵ F 50: Naval Affairs. Correspondence.
a. Naval Academy.
(1) McReynolds, James J., to SC (December 21, 1866). Re: appointment to Annapolis for Randall Stephens. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Thompson, Joseph A., to SC (March 2, 1867). Re: inquiry concerning possibility of being appointed to Annapolis from SC's congressional district since all appointments from his own district have been filled. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Committee on Naval Affairs. Letter. Newhall, Charles L., to SC (January 12, 1867). Re: memorial of Lieutenant Robert B. Riell, request that SC see Chairman of the Naval Committee of both House and Senate. Handwritten. 1 page.

55. Military: commissioned as Captain on the Retired List, 4 Apr 1867. ²²⁷

56. Military: detached from the Recg. Ship "Potomac" and placed on waiting orders, 29 May 1867. ²²⁷

57. Land Assessement: Lots # 104 & 117, 1869, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁵² Name: Robert B. Riell, est.

58. Burial: 9 Feb 1869, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁵³ Journal--February 9, 1869--Burial of Captain Robert B. Reill, United States Navy, in Naval Hospital cemetery. Marine navy hard detachment under Lieutenant Frank A. Mullany as escort.

59. Land Assessement: Lot # 104 & 117, 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁵⁴ Name: Thos. A. Bain
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 104 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lot & building: 1,200
Tax: 6.00
Amount of tax on lots at $0.50 on every $100 value thereof
From Robt. B. Reill, est.

Name: Hazlett Carlisle
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 117 Town of Portsmouth
Value of building: 800 Value of lots & building: 1,200
Tax: 6.00
From Robt. Reill, est.

   83 F    iii. Williamina Manning [531] ²⁵⁵ was born about 1838 and died in 1839 ²⁵⁶ about age 1. (Twin)

   84 F    iv. Sophronia Manning [532] was born about 1838 and died in 1838.²⁵⁷ (Twin)

72. Matthew Hodges Manning [237] ^141,142 (Mary Hodges⁶¹, Solomon³³, Thomas²², Richard⁶, Roger (Captain)¹) was born on 26 Sep 1801 in Virginia ^143,144 and died on 26 Sep 1850 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^143,145 at age 49.

Birth Notes: "aged 49 years precicely."

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: appointed sheriff, 18 Sep 1826, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁵⁸ Know all men by these presents that we M. H. Manning and William B. Manning, are firmly bound unto his Excellancy John Tyler Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of one thousand dollars, current money of Virginia, to which payment well and truly to be made to the said Governor, or his succesors in office, we bind ourselves and each of us our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated this 18th day of September 1826.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said M. H. Manning is by the court appointed Commissioner of the Revenue of Portsmouth and Elizabeth River Parishes in the County of Norfolk for the year 1827, & therefore the said M. H. Manning do and shall faithfully and impartially execute the said office of Commissioner of the Revenue as aforesaid according to law, then the above obligation to be void, or also to remain in full force and virture.
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of
M. H. Manning
Wm. B. Manning
At a Court held for Norfolk County September 18th 1826. This Bond was acknowledged by M. H. Manning & Wm. B. Manning and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. Wilson, c.c.

2. Deed: brought 50 acres from Willam B. Manning, situate at Cook's Mill, Deep Creek, 10 Oct 1827, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁵⁹ Grantor: Wm. B. Manning Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Grantee: Matthew H. Manning Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date of Deed: 10 Oct 1827 Date Recorded: 17 Dec 1827
Consideration: $200.00
Signatures or marks: Wm. B. Manning
Witnesses: "blank:"
Description: a certain piece of land situate and lying near Cook's Mill at the head of Deep Creek containing fifty acres and being part of that undivided tract owned by the heirs of Culpepper and others to have and to hold the said piece of land

3. Occupation: appointed Commissioner of the Revenue, 17 Nov 1828, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁶⁰ Know all men by these presents that we M. H. Manning and Wm. B. Manning are held and firmly bound unto Wm. B. Giles Governor of Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of one thousand dollars, to be paid to the said Governor and his succesors for the use of the Commonwealth; for the payment whereof will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and each of us our and each of our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 17th day Nov. 1828.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Court of Norfolk County have appointed the above bound M. H. Manning Commissioner of the Revenue for the Parishes of Portsmouth and Elizabeth River in the said County for the term of one year, now if the said M. H. Manning shall faithfully perform the duties of the said office during the said term, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
M. H. Manning
Wm. B. Manning
At a Court held for Norfolk County 17th November 1828
This Bond of Commissioner of Revenue was acknowledged & ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. Wilson,c.c.

4. Occupation: named as a school teacher in a treasury report, 1834, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁶¹

5. Occupation: appointed Commissioner of Revenue, 21 Nov 1836, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁶² Know all nem by these presents that we Matthew H. Manning and William B. Manning are held and firmly bound unto Wymdham Robertson, Lieut. Governor acting as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of one thousand dollars to be paid to the said Lieutenant Governor acting as Governor aforesaid & his successors in office for the use of the Commonwealth for which payment we bind ourselves and each of us in and each of our heirs executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by thess presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this 21 day of November 1836.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Matthew H. Manning hath been appointed by the Court of Norfolk County Commissioner of the Revenue for the Parishes of Portsmouth in the said County of Norfolk for the term of one year. Now if the said Matthew H. Manning shall faithfully perform the duties of said office during the term aforesaid, then the above obligation to be void or elso to remain in full force & virtue.
Signed and sealed & acknowledged in presence of A. Emmerson Jr.
M. H. Manning
Wm. B. Manning
At a Court held for Norfolk Count on the 21 st November 1836. This bond was acknowledged by M. H. Manning & Wm. B. Manning the obligors thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. H. Wilson, c.c.

6. Occupation: 18 Jan 1838. ^263,264 Appointed Commissioner of Revenue for Parish of Portsmouth and Elizabeth River. Also 1836.

7. Deed: between Matthew H. Manning to Absalom J. Manning, 13 Aug 1838, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁶⁵ Grantor: Matthew H. Manning
Grantee: Absalom J. Manning
Date of Deed: 13 August 1838 Date Recorded: 16 August 1838
Consideration: $300.00
Signatures or marks: Matthew H. Manning
Witnesses: "blank"
Description: a certain piece of land containing thirty acres more or less situate and lying in the Parish of Portsmouth being a part of a tract lately purchased by the said Matthew H. Manning of the said Absalom J. Manning and bounded as follows viz: Beginning at a mulberry tree standing on the side of the public road thence running across an old field and parrallel to said M. H. Manning field to the woods then through the woods in the same direction to the lands John Cherry thence turning to the right and running down Cherry's line to public road thence along said road to the place of beginning.

8. Census: 1840, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁶⁶ Recorded in 1840 Census as M. H. Manning, household has only two males, one between 20 and 30 and one between 30 and 40. No women. 8 slaves, 1 m. under 10, 3 m btween 10-24; 2 m between 24-35; 1 m between 36 and 55; 1 female betwen 55 and 100. 3 employed in agriculture.

9. Poem: Verse to daughters, 29 May 1847, Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁶⁷ To my Four Little Daughters

My four little daughters, so dear,
Thy names, in this album, I'll write,
My four little daughters so fair,
Instruction for thee I'll indite.

Missouri, mine eldest, give heed,
Unto the advice, Mynow give,
I'll sow in thine heart the best seed
Which, if ye'll but culture, will live

Mary Elizabeth, but thou art no more,
For thy maker hath call'd thee above,
Though it pained me, and made my heart sore,
Thou may act an angel of love.

Indiana, my third infant born,
Remember thy parents advice
Gather roses, but touch not the thorns,
Nor let sinners, to sin, thee entice.

Matthew Ann, my fourth daughter and last,
Take heed to they ways, in thy youth,
Shun wit, as thou wouldst the foul blast,
Love, virtue, religion and truth.

My lovely, sweet daughters, so dear,
They names written here, when you see,
Resolve of all sin to beware,
Remember the instructions from me.

Gosport, 29 May 1847 Matthew Hodges Manning

10. Occupation: clerk, 1850, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁶⁸

11. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁶⁸

12. Census: US, 17 Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁶⁹ M. H. Manning, age 48, male, clerk, born in Va.
Ann G. Manning, age 35, female, born in Va.
Missouri A. Manning, age 8, female, born in Va.
Indiana Manning, age 5, female, born in Va.

13. Obituary: Manning Family Bible, 26 Sep 1850, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁶⁶ Died on the 26th day of September 1850 at daylight in morning after a long and lingering illness of many years of the Consumption Mr. Matthew H. Manning aged 49 years precisely leaving a wife, two daughters, an only brother and two sisters to mourn his departure. He was the 2nd son of Matthew Manning, Dec'd and one of the best men That ever did live for he was mild meek and modest and was never heard to complain in affliction or trouble sorrow or death and died a Christian and a true believer in the goodness of Jesus his God and Savior.

14. Audit: 26 May 1855, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁷⁰ Notes that estate of Matthew H. Manning is $365.19 in deficit.

15. Real Estate Ad: Manington, 8 Oct 1867, Norfolk Virginia. ²⁷¹ Real Estate
For Rent--I wish to rent out on shares the coming year, to some one well acquainted with the business of Trucking, the Farm called "Manington",
Situated about five miles from Portsmouth, on the road between that place and the village of Deep Creek---This Farm is in very good order, well fenced and well drained. Every acre in cultivation will be manured this year, which will enhance its value the coming season.--The soil is well adapted to the purposes of trucking. I think as a market farm it is equal to any in the surrounding country.
Julian's Creek is about a quarter of a mile from the Farm, on which there are several labelings at distance of not more than a half mile, where boats can take off marketing for shipment.
The short distance to Portsmouth, and goodness of the road, render it very convenient for daily market.
There is also attached to the Farm a very fine Orchard of Peaches and one of Apples.
The Mansion House will be reserved, but there is a very comfortable dwelling in the yard, which can be occupied by the farmer.
Virginia F. Hughlett

Matthew married Ann Goodson Singleton [188] ^{272,273,274,275,276} [MRIN: 38] on 28 Jan 1841 in Norfolk County, Virginia.¹⁴⁶ Ann was born on 2 Feb 1811 in Gloucester Co., Virginia ^{143,272,273,277} and died on 24 Nov 1882 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^143,278 at age 71. The cause of her death was malarial fever.²⁷³

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Bond: 28 Jan 1841, Norfolk County, Virginia. ²⁷⁹ Know all men by these presents that we Matthew H. Manning and William Outten are held and firmly bound unto Thomas W. Gilmer Esquire, Governor of this Commonwealth, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Governor, and his successors in office, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 28 day of January 1841.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be had and solemninzed between the above bound Matthew H. Manning and Miss Ann G. Singleton.
Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed and sealed in presence of
Arthur Emmerson
M. H. Manning
William Outten
The above bound Wm. OUtten made oath before me that the above named Ann G. Singleton is above the age of twenty one years.
Arthur Emmerson,d.c.

Birth Notes: Based on age of 73 years, 8 mos, 28 days given in Manning bible.

Death Notes: Name: Ann G. S. Manning
Race: white Sex: female
Date of Death: November 24, 1882 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: malarial fever
Age: 72 years 10 months
Parents: unknown
Place of Birth: Gloucester Co.
Status: widow
Informant: H. F. Butt, H.O. (health officer)

Medical Notes: *An acute and sometimes chronic, infectious, febrile disease transmitted by the bite of the mosquito. It is characterized by attacks of chills and fever and sweating. It was described in the time of Hippocrates. ²⁸⁰

Noted events in her life were:

1. Alt. Birth: 35 in 1850 and 39 in 1860 censuses.

2. Census: 1850 U.S. , Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁸¹

3. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷²

4. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁸² Ann G. Manning, age 39, female, seamtress, value of personal property: 40, born in Va.
Gura A. Manning, age 17, female, born in Va., attended school within year
Indiana A. Manning, age 14, female, born in Va., attended school within year

5. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁷

6. Occupation: seamtress, Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁴⁴

7. Census: U.S., 1870, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁸³ Ann G. Manning, age 56, female, white, occupation: keeping house, born in Va.
Missouri A. Manning, age 23, female, white, at home, born in Va.
Indiana A. Manning, age 22, female, white, at home, born in Va.

8. Census: U.S., 1 Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁸⁴ Ann G. Manning, white, female, age 70, mother, widowed, occupation: keeping house, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Missouri Manning, white, female, age 34, daughter, single, occupation: sewing, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Alice Manning, white, female, age 28, daughter, single, occupation: seamtress, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.

9. Residence: Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁶

10. Occupation: keeping house, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁶

11. Residence: Crawford near Henry, 1882, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁸⁵ Ann Manning, wid Mathew h Crawford nr Henry

12. Alt. Death: 24 Nov 1882, Portsmouth, Virginia. . Source of Information: Portsmouth Deaths, 1882, page 4, line 12. RECHECK. From Lib. of Va. online database of statewide marriage records.

Children from this marriage were:

   85 F    i. Missouri Ann Rebecca Manning [548] ^272,274,276 was born on 18 Nov 1841 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^{141,143,272,276} and died on 17 Nov 1888 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^141,143 at age 46. The cause of her death was unknown.²⁷⁴ Another name for Missouri was Gura Or Gina.²⁷⁷

Birth Notes: Based on age 46 years, 11 months, 29 days, given in Manning bible.

Death Notes: Name: Missouri A. R. Manning
Race: white Sex: female
Date of Death: November 17, 1888 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: unknown
Age: 47 years
Parents: Matthew & Ann G.
Place of Birth: Norfolk Co.
Status: single
Informant: F. S. Hope, H. O.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷²

2. Census: 1850 U.S., Sep 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁷²

3. Census: U. S., 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁷⁷ Age given as 17.

4. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁷

5. Census: U. S., 1870, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁸⁶ *living with mother, Ann G. Manning & sister, Indiana A.

6. Census: U.S., Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁶ *living with mother--see Ann G. Singleton Manning for complete census record

7. Occupation: sewing, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁶

8. Residence: Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁶

   86 F    ii. Mary Elizabeth Manning [646] ^142,143 was born in 1843 and died in Oct 1843.

Death Notes: Infant.

   87 F    iii. Indiana Alice Manning [517] ^287,288 was born about Oct 1845 in Portsmouth, Virginia,^287,288 died on 2 May 1898 in Scottsville, Fluvanna Co., Virginia ²⁸⁷ about age 52, and was buried on 3 May 1898 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.²⁸⁷ The cause of her death was Typhoid fever.²⁸⁷

Burial Notes: Name: Indiana A. West
Age: 52 years, 7 months
Died: May 2, 1898
Buried: May 3, 1898
Cause of Death: Typhoid fever
Undertaker: W. B. Johnson
Born: Portsmouth
Residence: Glasgow Street
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery (lot number blank)

Medical Notes: *Also abdoninal typhus, enteric fever, filth disease. An acute, infectious disease characterized by fever, headache, abdominal tenderness, and diarrhea. Caused by bacteria carried in food and drinking water. Prior to the mid-1800's it was confused with typhus. ²⁸⁹

Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: 1850 U.S., Sep 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁶⁹

2. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁶⁹

3. Census: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁷

4. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁷

5. Census: 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁸⁶ *living with mother, Ann G. Manning & sister, Missouri A.

6. Census: U.S., Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁶

7. Census: U. S., 1880, Portsmouth, Virginia. Gives age as 28, name as Alice.

8. Occupation: seamtress, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁶

9. Residence: Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷⁶

10. Residence: 505 1st St., 1889, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁹⁰

11. Residence: Glasgow Street, 1898, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁸⁷

12. Obituary: 3 May 1898, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁹¹ The funeral of Mrs. Indiana A. West, wife of John H. West, of Scottsville, whose death occurred in Scottsville yesterday, took place at 5 o'clock this afternoon from the residence, on Glasgow street. The Rev. Mrs. Saunders, pastor of Calvary Church, conducted the services. The interment took place in Oak Grove Cemetery.

13. Alt Death: Nov 1903, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁹²

Indiana married John Henry West [699] ^288,294,295 [MRIN: 273], son of Jesse West [1492] and Susan Caruthers [1493], on 25 Dec 1890 in Portsmouth, Virginia ¹⁴⁹.^,293 John was born on 19 Mar 1845 in Accomac Co., Virginia,^288,294,296 died on 6 Jun 1922 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia ^297,298 at age 77, and was buried on 8 Jun 1922 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^294,298 The cause of his death was Arteriosclerosis ²⁹⁴.^,298

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 25 Dec 1890, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁹⁹ Marriage License, Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
To any person licensed to celebrate marriages:
You are hereby authorized to join together in the Holy State of Matrimony, according to the rites and ceremonies of your Church, or religious denomination, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Jno. H. West and Indiana A. Manning
Given under my hand, as Clerk of the Court of Hustings, for said city this 24 day of December 1890
C. T. Phillips, Clerk
Time of Marriage: December 25, 1890 Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of Parties: Jno. H. West and Indiana Manning
Color: white
Age of Husband: 45 years Age of Wife: 35 years
Condition of Husband: widowed Conditioned of Wife: single
Husband's Birth: Accomac Co., Va. Wife's Birth: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Wife's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's Parents: Jesse and Susan West
Wife's Parents: Ann G. Manning
Occupation of Husband: labor
Given under my hand this 24 day of December 1890
C. T. Phillips, Clerk
Minister's Return of Marriage
I certify, that on the 25th day of Dec. 1890 at Portsmouth, Va., I united in marriage the above named and described parties, under authority of the annexed license.
Jno. W. Daugherty

Marriage Notes: MARRIAGE: West-Manning marriage, Portsmouth City Marriage Register 1, 1858-1901, Microfilm Reel # 7, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.:
Date of Marriage: 25 Dec 1890 Place: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband: John W. West Wife: Indiana Manning
Age of Husband: 45 Age of Wife: 35
Husband: widowed Wife: single
Husband's Birthplace: Accomac Co., Va.
Wife's Birthplace: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Wife's Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Husband's Parents: Jesse & Susan West
Wife's Parents: _____ & Ann G. Manning
Occupation of Husband; laborer
Person Who Performed Ceremony: Jno. W. Daugherty

Death Notes: Certificate of Death:
Name: John Henry West Sex: male Race: white
Marital Status: widower Residence: 1900 London
Date of Death: June 6, 1922 Place of Death: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Name of Spouse: Emma Elliott
Date of Birth: March 19, 18?? Age: 78 years, 2 months, 17 days
Occupation: retired farmer Birthplace: Accomac Co., Va.
Name of Father: Jesse West Father's Birthplace: Va.
Name of Mother: Susan Carruthers Mother's Birthplace: Va.
Informant: John E. West Address: 2025 Queen St., Portsmouth
I hereby certify that I attended deceased from May 11, 1922 to June 6, 1922, that I last saw him alive on June 5, 1922 and that death occurred on date stated above at 11:45 a.m. the cause of death was as follows: M??? insufficiency & arteriosclerosis
Place of Burial: Oak Grove Date of Burial: June 8, 1922
Undertaker: J. E. Snellings Address: Portsmouth, Va.

Burial Notes: Name: John Henry West Age: 78 yrs. 2 months
Date of Death: June 6, 1922 Date of Burial: June 8, 1922
Cause of Death: Arterial sclerosis Undertaker: J. E. Snellings
Place of Birth: II--44--614 Place of Residence: 1900 London St.
Place of Burial: Avenue 14, Lot 614

Medical Notes: **Hardening of the arteries

Noted events in his life were:

1. Residence: Between 1850 and 1860, Hack's Neck, Eastern Shore, Virginia. ²⁹²

2. Census: U.S. Federal census, 25 Aug 1850, St. George Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia. ³⁰⁰ Jesse West, age 40, male, occupation: laborer, born Accomack Co., can't read or write
Susan West, age 34, female, born in Accomack Co., can't read or write
Jno. W. West, age 4, male, born in Accomack Co.
Wm. R. West, age 2, male, born in Accomack Co.
Major T. West, age 5 months, male, born in Accomack Co.

3. Residence: 1862, Bobtown, Accomack Co., Virginia. ²⁹²

4. Military Enlistment: private, 2nd Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry, 3 Mar 1862, Bobtown, Accomack Co., Virginia. ²⁹² Re-enlisted: March 23, 1864

5. Military Service: private, 3 Mar 1862, Maryland. ³⁰¹ Name: John H. West
Rank: private
Company: B Regiment: 2 Maryland Infantry
Date of Enlistment: 3 March 1862
Date of Discharge: July 1865
Length of Service: 2 years, months
Address: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia

6. Military Service: seved in Co. B, 2 Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry--union solider in civil war, 1862-1865, Maryland. ³⁰² John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Mar & April 1862
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll May & June 1862
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll May & June, 1862
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on special muster roll for August 18, 1862
Present or absent: not stated

John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for July & Aug 1862
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Sept. & Oct, 1862
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. INf. appears on company muster roll for Nov. & Dec 1862
Present or absent: present
Remarks: enrolled & mustered in Mch. 3/62 at Accomac, Va. for 3 years

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Jany & Feb 1863
Present or absent: not stated

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on special muster roll for dated April 11, 1863
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Mar, & April 1863
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B. 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for May & JUne 1863
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for July & Aug 1863
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Sept. & Oct 1863
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Nov & Ded 1863
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on M. and D. roll of Veteran Volunteers o fhe organization named above. Roll dated Maryland Heights, Mar 23, 1864
When enlisted: Mar 23, 1864
When mustered in Mar 23, 1864
Bounty due: $400.00
Remarks: Remustered as veteran volunteer under G. O. 191 War Dept

John H. West,private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Jan & Feb 1864
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B. 2 Reg't E. Shore Md Inf.
Age: 20 years
Appears on a Detachment Muster-out roll of the organizaiton named above. Roll date Maryland Heights, Mrd. March 23, 1864
Muster out to date: Mch 22, 1864
Last paid to: Oct 31, 1863
Clothing amount due soldier: $7.13
Bounty due: $100.00
Remarks: Discharge to reenlist as vet. vol. under 9.0.191 War Dept. 1863

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Mch & Apl 1864
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Absent sick at Division Hospital Sandy Hook Md. since April 10, 1864
Reenlisted as Veteran Volunteer

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf appears on company muster roll for May & June 1864
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Sick Sandy Hook Md.
Reenlisted as Veteran

John H. West ,private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for July & Aug. 1864
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Absent on Vet: furlough since Aug. 27, 64
Reenlisted as Veteran

John H. West, pviate, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Sept & Oct 1864
Present or absent: present
Remarks: Due U. S. for bayonet $2.10
veteran

John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Nov. & Dec. 1864
Present or absent: present
Remarks: Veteran volunteer

John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf.
Age: 21 years
Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll dated Martinsburg, W. Va. Oct 31, 1864
Last paid to: Mch 31, 1864
Clothing amount due soldier: $18.83
Bounty paid: $60.00
Remarks: Veteran Volunteer
Due U.S. for boyonet 2.10

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't Eastern Shore, Maryland Infantry appears on returns as follows:
Mar: 1862--Gain--Enlisted in Regt. Mar. 3, Accomac, Va.
Apl. 1864--absent at Div. Hosp. since Apl. 10/64
May 1864--absent sick in hosp. at Sandy Hook since Apl. 1864
June 1864--absent sick in hosp. at Sandy Hook, Md.
July 1864--Absent sick--sent to hosp. in the rear sick by Medical Dept. Army the month
Aug 1864--Absent on Veteran furlough 30 days, since Aug. 27/64, by order of Pvt. ? Gen. Hook.

John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. S. Md. Inf. appears on Hospital Muster Roll U.S. A. Division Hospital, Sandy Hook, Md.
for Mar & Apl 1864
Present or absent: present

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. S. Md appears on Hospital Muster Roll U.S. A. Division Hospital, Sandy Hook, Md.
for May and June 1864
Remarks: Discharged

John H. West, private, Co., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on M. and D Roll fo Men Transferred from the organization named above 8th Reg't E. S. Md. Vol. to quantly B 11 E. S. Md. Vols. as Co. H.
Roll dated: Jan 23, 1865
When enlisted: Mch 22, 1864
Period for which enlisted: 3 years
When mustered in: Mch 22, 1864
Present or absent: present
Company to which assigned: H
Remarks: Vet. Vol.
Stopped for loss of one bayonet $2.10
!.00 Installment Bounty
Paid--Transferred from Co. B to H

John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 E. S. Md, Inf.
1 Enclosure
Pris. of War Record: 1

Memorandum from Prisoners of War Records
Name: John H. West
Rank: p
No. of Reg't: 2
State: Md. E.S.
Co.: B
Information obtained from: Hosp. roll Vol: 9 Page: 19

7. Military Service: Co. H, 2 Maryland Infantry-union soldier in civil war, 1862-1865, Maryland. ³⁰³ John West, private, Company H, 2 Maryland Infantry
appears on company descriptive book of the organization named above
Description
Age: 18 years
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Complexion: light
Eyes: blue Hair: light
Where born: Accomac, Va.
Occupation: laborer
Enlistment:
When: March 22, 1862
Where: Md. Heights
By Whom: Land Stanley
Term: 3 yrs.

John West,pvt., Co. H, 2 Reg't Maryland Infantry appears on company muster roll for May & June 1865
Present or absent: present
Remarks: Vet. Vol. transfer from 11th Md. Vols.
Due C. J. Graham, surety $2.00

John West, pvt., Co. H., 2 Reg't Maryland Infantry appears on company muster roll for May & June 1865
Remarks: Vet. Vol. transfer from 11th Md. Vols.
Due C. J. Graham, suretey $2.00

John West, pvt, Co. H., 2 Reg'ts Maryland Inf.
Age: 18 years, appears on Co. Muster-out Roll dated near Alexandria, Va., July 17, 1865
Muster out to date: July 17, 1865
Last paid to: Feb. 28, 1865
Clothing account:
Last settled: Dec 31, 1864,
Due: U.S. $29.55
Am't for cloth'g in kind or money adv'd $ 59.17
Bounty paid: $60.00 Due: $340.00
Remarks: Due C. J. Graham, sutter $4.00
Vet. Vol. transferred from 11th Md. Vols.

J. H. West, pvt., Co. H., 2 Reg't Maryland Infantry appears on returns as follows:
June 1865 Jam June 27.65 by transfer from 11 Md.

8. Military Discharge: Camp Bradford, Jul 1865, Baltimore, Maryland. ²⁹² *also states in the pension papers he was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Virginia

9. Occupation: farmer, 1865, Accomac Co., Virginia. ²⁹⁶

10. Physical Description: light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, height: 5 feet 5 inches, 1865. ^292,304 Indian girl tattoed on left arm (stated in pension record on Marcy 23, 1904)
J.H. West tattoed on left arm (stated in pension record on Aug. 23, 1905)

11. Census: U.S., 1880, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁰⁵ John H. West, white, male, age 34, married, occupation: farm labor
Emma S. West, white, female, age 30, wife, occupation: keeping house
Maggie West, white, female, age 13, daughter,
Emma West, white, female, age 8, daughter
John H. West, white, male, age 4, son

12. Occupation: farm laborer, 1880, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁰⁶

13. Occupation: Laborer, Dec 1890, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁸⁸

14. Residence: Dec 1890, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁸⁸

15. Residence: 1898, Scottsville, Fluvanna Co., Virginia. ²⁹¹

16. Census: U.S., 1900, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁰⁷ John H. West, head of household, white, male, born: March 1845, age 55, widowed, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: laborer, months not employed: 6, can read & write, speaks English, rents

17. Residence: 1648 Glasgow Street, 1907, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁹²

18. Census: U.S., 1910, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁰⁸ John H. West, head of household, male, white, age 66, widowed, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: gardener, works for wages, can read & write, rents house

19. Occupation: gardener, 1910, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁰⁹

20. Residence: National Soldiers Home, 1915, Virginia. ²⁹²

21. Obituary: 7 Jun 1922, Norfolk Virginia. ³¹⁰ John H. West died at 11:45 o'clock yesterday morning in his residence, 1900 London street, at the age of 78 years. He had been a resident of Portsmouth for the last forty-five years.
He is survived by a son, J. C. West; a daughter, Mrs. T. E. Gibson; two sisters, Mrs. William A. Bailey and Mrs. Money Walton, of this city, and three brothers, William R., L. C. and Thomas West. Ten grandchildren also survive him.
The body was removed to the residence of his son, 2025 Queen street, where it will remain until tomorrow afternoon when funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery.

22. Funeral notice: 8 Jun 1922, Norfolk Virginia. ³¹¹ John H. West, who died last Tuesday morning, in his residence, 1900 London street; will be buried this afternoon in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The body has been conveyed to the residence of his son., J.C. West, in 2025 Queen street.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Calvary Baptist Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon. D. P. Harris, rector of the church, will officiate. Friends and acquaintances have been invited at attend.

23. Funeral: Jun 1922, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³¹² John Henry West, who died last Tuesday in the residence, 1900 London street was buried yesterday afternoon in Oak Grove Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted at 3 o'clock in Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. D. P. Harris, pastor of the church, and Rev. A. W. Roten, pastor of the Cottage Place Methodist church, officiating.
The pall-bearers were as follows, Andrew Bates, J. W. Jenkins, W. R. Lamb, L. M. Byrd, W. E. Partin and F. P. Baldwin.
During the service Mrs. J. R. Bensten sang a solo, "Sometime We'll Understand."

24. Residence: 1900 London, 1922, Portsmouth, Virginia. ^294,298

25. Religion: member of Calvary Baptist Church, 1922. ³¹³

26. Pension: civil war soldier, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³¹⁴ John H. West
P.O.: Portsmouth
Service: Private Co. B 2 E. Shore Md. Vols.
Enlisted: Mch. 3, 1862
Discharged: June 15, 1865
Application filed: May 18, 1877
Alleges: Injury to left foot & loss of great toe
Re-enlisted: Mch 1864

John H. West
Portsmouth, Va. 1900 london St.
Dead
Disbursing Division Sept 13, 1922
Check No. 4887492 $150.00
Dated Sept 4, 1922 Section 7
returned by postmaster with information that the above described pensioner died 6/6/22 1922, has been canceled.
Finance Division
The name of the above described pensioner who was last paid at the rate of $50 per month to June 4, 1922 has this dath been dropped from the roll because of death. June 6, 1922

Proof of Disability
State of Virginia, County of Accomack
On this 8th day of April A.D. 1882, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the aforesaid County duly authorized to administer oaths, Levin S. Kelley, age 37 years, a resident of Nashville, Horntown, in the County of Accomack, State of Virginia, being duly sworn according to law, state that he was acquainted with John H. West, an applicant for Invalid Pension; and know the said John H. West to be the identical person of that name who enlisted or volunteered as a private in Company B 2nd Regiment of Estn. Shore Md Vols., and who discharged at Baltimore, Md. on or about the 15th day of July 1865 by reason of expiration of term of service. That the said John H. West while in the line of his duty, at or near Gun Powder Bridge in the State of Maryland, did, on or about the 10th or 15th day of July 1862, become disabled in the following manner: He was crushed between the cars and the Bridge his left foot being badly injured, and that he was sent to Hospital where he remained about six months. Stewarts Hill Hospital Baltimore, At Baltimore and the Hospital at the Rilay House Md.. That the facts stated are personally known to the affiant by reason of serving in the same company and regiment and I saw him soon after his injury.

State of Maryland, Kent County
Personally appeared before me A. B. Wheatley a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County afore mentioned, George W. Walker, Cheatertown, Kent Co., Md., age 48 years and John F. Howard, Cheatertown, aged 44 years, both well known citizens of this county and State who being duly sworn declare they served in Co. B., 2nd Reg't E. S. Md. Vols, that they know John H. West who was a private in same Company and who is now applicant for pension for an injury to left foot. We were present on duty in the same company and know the time place and circumstances of the injury. About July 10th 1862, West was on guard on Gun Powder Bridge Maryland , which was a covered bridge. The cars on passing through caught his clothes and threw him on the tract. He was badly injured and was sent to Hospital in Batimore. Hw did not return to his company for about six months. We have no interst in the above claim.
John F. Howard
George W. Walker (X his mark)

Proof of Disability
State of Maryland, County of Kent
On this 18th day of June 1884, personally appeared before the Justice of the Peace on and for the afroesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths: J. H. Redue, age 47 years and a resident of Romana, in the County of Kent and State of Maryland, being duly sworn according to law, state that he was acquainted with John H. West applicant for Invalid Pension and know the said John H. West to be the identical person of that name who enlisted or volunteered as a private in company B 2nd Regiment of E. S. Md. Vols and who was wounded while on guard duty at Gun Powder Bridge N.C.R.R. on or about the 10th of July 1862 by reason of the loss of one of his great toes.
That the said John H. West while in the line of his duty at or near Gun Powder Bridge N. C.R.R. in the State of Maryland on about the 10th day of July 1862 became disabled in the following manner: while guarding the rail road at or about Gun Powder Bridge was struck by an engine which completely severed one of his great toes from the foot, I was to the best of my recollection among the first who saw West after the accident and I wraped the injured foot up. That the facts stated are personally known to the affiant by reason of being on duty on said rail road and saw and attended to the injury as stated above. My impression was that West served with the company after his injury until the expiration of his term of service. I have no recollection of his medical treatment at so late a date, matters of that retion mean more in the hands of the Copt of the Company.

Increase Pension Claim No. 301.131
Name: John H. West Rank: Private
Company: B 2 Reg't E. S. Md. vol.
Post Office: Natl Soldiers Home, Va.
Claimant's Post Office Address: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Date: December 7, 1887
We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law, we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disbility, incurred in the service, viz: loss of left great toe & alleged resulting affecting of the other toes of the same foot and that he receives a pension of four dollars per month.
Pulse rate per minute: 82; respiration: 18; temperture:____; height: 6 feet 1 inches; weight: 209 pounds; age: 43 years.
He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for increase. That the remaining toes of the left foot are contracted downwards--the second or third toes being the most contracted--as that he has to cut slits in his shoe over the left toes to give room for the projection of the middle of the backs of the toes upwards. That there is much soreness under the ball of all the toes--being worse under stump of great toe.
Upon examination we find the following objective condition: Left great toe amputated through the phalangeal joint--stump soundly healed. There is considerable calloused thick skin under the ball of great toe--but no redness or swelling. The terminal phalanx of second toe is strongly contracted downwards, presenting the upper surface of the nail where the end of the toe ought to be. By this contraction the top of the proximal phalangeal joint is thrown upwards & is calloused showing effects of pressure on shoe. The third toe is slightly contracted--the remaining two normal. Movements of toes at metatarso phalangealjoints fairly good--and movements of the ankle joint normal. We think that the contraction of the second toe increases disability.
From the existing condition and the history of this claimant, as stated by himself, it is, in our judgement probable that the disability was incurred inthe service as he claims and that he has not been prolonged or aggravated by vicious habits. He is in our opinion, entitled to a 6/3rd grade rating for the disability cause by loss of great toe & results for that cause.
Chas. Gilden, Pres. S. K. Towle, Sec'y J. M. Boutelle, Treas.

Certificate No. 301131 Name: John H. West
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C. , January 15, 1898
Sir: In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully,
M. Clay Evans, Commissioner
John H. West, Portsmouth, Virginia
Are you married, Is so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name:
No, married twice both dead
Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Yes, margarett G. Nov. 6th 1866, Rose E. April 19th, 1894, John E. , March 14th, 1877
John H. (X his mark) West
Date of reply: June 4, 1898

Act of June 27, 1890
Declaration for Invalid Pension
State of Virginia, County of Norfolk:
On this 2 day of December A. D. one thousand eight hundred and nineyt eight, personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid John H. West aged 53 years, a resident of Portsmouth County at Norfolk State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical John H. West, who was enrolled on the 3rd day of March 1862, in Co. "B" 2 E. S. Md. Vol. in the War of the Rebellion and served at least ninety days, and was Honorably Discharged at Camp Bradford Baltimore Md on the 17th day of July 1865. That he is unable to earn a support by reason of loss of left big toe, lumbago, deafness, & loss of eyesight, nazal catarrh and injury to right leg. That said disabilities are not due to vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. That he has applied for pension under application no. 301131. That he is a pensioner under Certificate No. 301,131. That he has never been employed in the United States military or naval service otherwise than as stated above . That he has not been in the military or naval service of the United States since the 17th day of July 1865. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890. He hereby appoints L. C. Wood & Co., Pension Attorneys, L.C. Wood Building, 507 E. Street, N. W., Washington, D.C., his true and lawful attorneys to prosecute his claim, and he hereby agrees to allow said attorneys the lawful fee of Ten Dollars when his pension is allowed. That his post-office address is Portsmouth, county of Norfolk, State of Virginia.
John H. (X his mark) West


Deposition
Case of John H. West Wid. Cerf. No. 301.101
On this 29th day of September, 1902, at Portsmouth, county of Norfolk State of Virginia, before me, R. E. Roberts, a special examiner of the Bureau of Pensions, personally appeared John H. West, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during his speical examination of aforesaid claim for pension, deposes and says: I am 57 years of age (white), Post Office Portsmouth, Va., Residence 1444 Glasgow St. extended, Occupation farmer, but I do no do any work now. I was born in Accomac Co., Va. I enlisted voluntarily at Bob Farms, Va. March 3rd, 1862, in Co. B, 2th E. S. Md. Vols. Inf. I was discharged at Alexandria Va. and mustered out with my Company and regiment at Baltimore Md. July 1865. I was discharged from the 4th Md. Vol. Inf. to which organization I was transferred from the 2d Md. Vol. Inf. some 3 or 4 months frior to my discharge. I received my certificate of discharge at Baltimore Md. when mustered out but I gave it to Dr. Kenney, formerly of Portsmouth, Va. and I have not seen it since. I don't know where we were stationed during our terms of service, we spent one winter in Eastville, Va., was in battle at Cedar Creek & Falling Water, Va. and in the 3 days at Gettysburg, Pa. I was never wounded but I had the big toe of my left foot cut off at Gun Powder bridge near Baltimore, Md. viz: R. R. train & don't know the month but it was in warmer weather and the year of 1863. I standing guard near the track and as the train passed near my clothing was caught by the train and I was thrown in front of cow catcher, resulting in loss of my toe, as mentioned.
I was treated for this injury at Steward Hill General Hospital and was transferred to Relay House hospital , I was off duty about 6 months before I had my toe injured. I was in hospital at Point Hook, W. Va. and in Sandy Hook Genl. Hospital suffering from fever, don't know how long I was treated in these hospitals. I was stripped naked and examined, at enlistement. I was a tanned healthy man, I was about 16 or 17 years of age on examination. I was a sound man when discharged except the loss of my toe above mentioned.
Col's Massey and Wilkins, Major Rogers, my Capt's name was Chas. H. Wicks or Weeks, 1st Lt. John W. Rudine (?)
George Fox and Geo. Thomas , and Geo. Smith were members of my company. The only member of my company K. T. Kelley living somewhere in Accomac Co. Va. Physical description, 6 ft. high, complexion lieght, hair light, eyes light gray. No visible marks or scars, weight about 180 lbs. etc.
Since my discharge I lived for the first 5 years in Passtatuck, Accomac Co, Va. and since then in Portsmouth, as near know. I don't know when I first applied for pension nor where I was pensioned. I don't know what law I am pensioned under filed.
John H. (X his mark) West
Fredrick Barteh
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of April 1902, and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing.
R. E. Roberts, Special Examiner

Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Jan 26, 1904
Nature of Claim: Inc.
Ctf. No.: 301131
Soldier: John H. West
Service: B. 2 E. S. Md. Vol. Inf.
It is desired in this case that the examination be made with special reference to--
Loss of left great toe
Lumbage
Rhuematism
Deafness, Impaired vision
Nass-pharyagral catauth
Injury to right leg
Sinile dibility
Dr. makes a very careful examination of this man. Fully describe every disability and rate for ? There is a record of syphilis. Very carefully examined soldier for evidence as to results of syplitis and repeat fully.

John H. West
1648 Glasgow St. Portsmouth, Va.
301131 Feb. 1, 1908
Questions 1 & 2 unreadable
3. Name under which served: transfer
4. Service? B. L. E. S. Md. Inf. & H. 4 Md. Inf.
5. Any prior or sub. service: none
6. Date of enlistment: Mch. 3, 1862
7. Date of discharge: July 1865
8. Battles: Cedar Creek , Falling Water, Gettsburg
9. Hospital: Baltimore
10. Where born: Accomac Co. Va.
11. Age at enlistment: 17 years
12. Name of Captain: Wicks
13. Name of Lieutenants: Stanley & Pender
14. Name of 1st Sergeant: Howard
15. Certificate: Shown & O.K.
16. Compare daute of issue: O.K.
17. When first applied for pension: 65
18. Name of wife: Dead
19. Signature: John H. (X his mark) West
Witness not available.
I certify that I have this day personally interviewed the above named pensioner and I am satisfied that he is the soldier and person that he represents himself to be.

My pension ctf. I keep at Williams Grocery store for safe keeping. I lost my discharge certificate.
Height about 5 ft. 11 in.
Complexion fair
Eyes blue
Hair sandy
I called and examined certificate

To Hon. S. Warner, Commissioner
Washingrton, D.C.
Sir:
I applied for an increase of pension as I believed I am entitled to under the pension laws and rulings now in force.
But in as much as the Board of examiners have seen fit to allow the same rating I now receive would prefer that it remain as it is as you have truly said it conveys no benefit.
Very respectfully
John H. West 4 E. S. Reg't
Company B Md. Vol. Inf.

Portsmouth, Va. Oct, 14, 1905
V. Warner Esq., Commissioner
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Sir: I received from your department under date of Oct. 4th 05 form 3-456 informing me of the allowance of a pension of $6.00 pr mo. from May 4, 1904. I have never received any pension other then the old original $6.00 pr. mo. allowed me some 14 or 15 years ago.
I made application for an increase of pension about a year ago last Mach and again on or about the last of August 1905. I was examined by a board at Hampton, Va. (Soldiers Home)
and returned blank furnished by department to my attorney signed by the board at Hampton, Va. Please set me right about the matter.
Mr. Jas. Brophy atty at law
Washington, D.C.

National Soldiers Home, Va. April 19th 1915
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I was 70 years of age on the 19th of Last March 1915, was born on the 19th of March 1845.
No. of my pension certificate is 301131
Resptfully
John H. West
Declaration for Pension
Act of May 1, 1920
State of Virginia City of Portsmouth
On this 16th day of June, 1921, personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the city and state aforesaid, John H. West, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 77 years of age, and a resident of Portsmouth county of Norfolk, State of Virginia; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at Accomac Virginia, under the name of John H. West, on the 3rd day of March 1862 as a private in Company "B" 2nd Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers in the service of the United State in the Civil war and was honorably discharged at Baltimore, Md. on the day of July 1865. That he also served no other service. That his personal description at enlistment was as follows: Height: about 5 feet 8 inches; complexion: light; color of eyes: blue; color of hair: light; that his occupation was laborer on farm; that he was born March 19, 1845 at Accomack, VirginiaThat he requires the regular personal aid and attendance of another person on account of the following disabilites: senility, general debility, rheumatism, with partial and often total loss of use of lower limbs, blind in one eye, vision in other very low. Jno. R. Cain, M.D.
That since leaving the service he has resided at: 1900 London St. Portsmouth, Va and his occupation has been laborer. That he has not applied for pension under original no. 301.131. That he is a pensioner under Certificate no. 301.131
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension on roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act. of May 1, 1920.
John H. (X his mark) West
1900 London at West Lane
Portsmouth, Va.
To certify that Mr. John H. West has been under my professional care for the past year and a half. I further testify that he is in constant need of and does receive the attention of another person. His exact physical condition is stated on reverse side of this paper.
Jno. R. Cain, M.D.
Portsmouth, Va.
To certify that I am in personal attendance upon Mr. J. H. West a all times day and night. And that he is frequently confined to bed for weeks. And that he is not a relation of mine.
Mrs. John Sykes

John H. West--301131
Date and place of birth: Mar. 19th 1845 Accomack Co., Va.
The name of organization in which you served: 2nd Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers, Co. B
What was your post office at enlistment: Onancock, Va.
State your wife's full name and her maiden name: Emmie S. West nee Elliott
When, where, and by whom were you married: Sept. 6th 1865 at Saragville by preacher Titelo
Is there any official or church record of your marriage: no
Were you previously married: If so, state the name of your former wife, the date of the marriage and the date and place of her death or divorce.:
Emmie S. West was my first wife.
Indiana West nee Manning was my second wife, which both are dead and the last one died Nov. 1903 at Portsmouth, Va.
If your present wife was married before her marriage to you, state the name of her former husband: no
Are you now living with your wife, or has there been a separation: dead
Stae the name and dates of birth of all your children, living or dead:
Maggie E. Culpepper born Nov. 6th 1866 died Sept 1905
Rosa E. Gibson, born April 10th 1874
Jno. E. West born March 14, 1877

General Affidavit
State of Virginia, County of Elizabeth City
In the matter of claim for increase of pension Acto fo May 11th, 1912, of John H. West, Co. B. 2 E. S. Md. Inf. & H 2nd Md. Infy.
On this, 28 day of April, A. D. 1915, personally appeared before me a Notary Public, in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administter oaths, John H. West, age 70 years, a resident of National Sol. Home, in the County of ____ and State of Virginia., whose post office address is National Soldiers Home, Va. well known to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, bieng duly sworn, declared in relation to a foresaid case as follows:
That he does not known that there ever was a family Bible, at any rate, he never heard of it or saw it, nor was there any other family record, nor church nor public record of any kind, by which he could prove his age. That he lived at Back's Neck, Eastern Shore, Virginia between 1850 & 1860, and when he enlisted in 1862 he was living at Bobtown, Accomack Co., Va. That during said time he resided with his father, Jesse West, his mother Susan West; that during that time the following brothers and sisters also resided there: Thomas--Louis--W. R. West and Rachel, and Ella West all of whom are still living and by whom he can vertify his statement as to his age, if it is desired, but there is no official or family record by which he can prove same.
John H. (X his mark) West

   88 F    iv. Matthew Ann Manning [645] ¹⁴² was born before 29 May 1847 ¹⁴² and died in 1848.¹⁴³ Another name for Matthew was Matty Ann Manning.³¹⁵

Death Notes: Infant.

73. Margaret Wright Manning [96] ^147,148,149 (Mary Hodges⁶¹, Solomon³³, Thomas²², Richard⁶, Roger (Captain)¹) was born in 1803,^143,148 died in 1866 ^143,148,150 at age 63, and was buried in 1866 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^148,150

Death Notes: Died 1866 of hemorrhage from the lungs Mrs. Margaret Wright Manning wife of Wm Outen - aged 63 years.

Burial Notes: Tombstone reads:
Margaret W. Outten
Died 1866
Age 63 yrs.

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Event(s):
Birth: 03 FEB 1877 Portsmouth, , , Virginia
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Father: Wm. H. Outten Family
Mother: Eliza Jane Outten

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Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: U. S., 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³¹⁶ Margaret Outten, age 56, female, white, vaule of real estate: 10,000, value of personal property: 14,000, born in Va.
Maggie A. Outten, age 16, female, white, born in Va., attends school
Mgt. Chalberlain, age 46, female, white, value of personal property: 25, born in Ireland

2. Slave census: slave census, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³¹⁷ Margaret Outten
number of slaves: 1 Age: 16 Sex. Female Color: black

3. Present: Margaret Chamberlain, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁴⁴ Mgt. Chamberlain, 46, F, personal property, 25, b. Ireland living with Margaret Outten in 1860 census. Manning bible says: Died Mrs. Margaret Chamberlain formerly Mrs. Fritton at the residence of Mr. Wm Outen in the summer of 1861. Mrs. Chamberlain was an esteemed member of the family for about twenty years

4. Present: U.S. Cenus, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁴⁴ Maggie A., 16, F, b. Va., living with Margaret Outten. Is she a daughter?

5. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³¹⁸ Name: Mrs. Margaret W. Outten Residence: Portsmouth
Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot including building: 3,000
Amount of tax on lot: 12.00

6. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1861, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³¹⁹ Name: Mrs. Margt Outten Residence: Portsmouth
Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot including building: 3,000
Amount of tax on lot: 12.00

Margaret married William Outten [253] ^149,320 [MRIN: 48], son of George Outten [1740] and Susanah [1739], on 30 May 1833 in Norfolk County, Virginia ¹⁵¹.^,152 William was born on 4 Sep 1796,^150,320 died on 9 Jul 1859 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^{143,150,320,321} at age 62, and was buried on 11 Jul 1859 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^320,322 The cause of his death was Diphtheria.³²³

Marriage Notes: MARRIAGE BOND: Outten-Manning marriage, Norfolk Co. Marriage Bonds 1833-1836, page 19, Microfilm reel # 76, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.:
Know all men by these presents, that we William Outten and Jas. G. Tanner are held and firmly bound unto Jno. Floyd Esquire, Governor of this Commonwealth, in the just and full sum of One hundred and fifty dollars; to the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his successors in office, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 30th day of May 1833.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound William Outten and Miss Margaret Manning. Now, if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virture.
William Outten
Jas. G. Tanner
Signed and sealed in presence of
Wm. A. Wilson
Jas. G. Tanner made oath before me that the above Margt. Manning is above the age of twenty one years.
Wm. A. Wilson

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 30 May 1833, Norfolk County, Virginia. ^324,325 Married in Norfolk County, on Thursday evening last by the Rev. Arthur Cooper, Mr. Wm. Outten of Portsmouth, to Miss Margaret W. oldest daughter of Matthew Manning, Esqr. of the former place.

Death Notes: Last digit of death year is blank in Manning Bible.

Burial Notes: Tombstone reads:
William Outten
son of Geo. & Susanah Outten
Born Sept. 4th 1796
Died July 9th 1859

General Notes: William Outen
Male
Event(s):
Birth: About 1800 Of, , Norfolk, Virginia

Marriages:
Spouse: Dicey Cherry
Marriage: 03 SEP 1822

Is this our William Outten and another wife?
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Source Information: Film Number: 170629
Page Number: 862 Reference number: 32498

Medical Notes: Also membranous angina. An acute infectious disease characterized by inflammation and the formation of a thick covering on the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. General symptoms included fever, weakness of the heart, and rapidly developing anemia, later understood to be caused by poisons given off from the bacteria responsible for the initiation of the disease. Severe epidemics were reported in different parts of Europe during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. It was a disease of childhood and very fatal. Outbreaks continued throughout the world until the middle of the 20th century. ³²⁶

Noted events in his life were:

1. Celebration: hosts public dinner at the COTTAGE, 4 Jul 1823, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³²⁷ Beacon--July 1, 1823
Anniversary Dinner--The subscriber respectfully informs his fellow citizens, that he will prepare a public dinner, at the COTTAGE, in Portsmouth, on the 4th inst., the Anniversary of American Independence, to which he invites their subscription; and those of the military generally. He assures such as may be disposed to celebrate the day in this manner, that no effort will be spared to render the entertainment worthy of their patronage.
William Outten

2. Celebration: prepares dinner in celebration of 4th of July, 7 Jul 1823, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³²⁸ Beacon--7 July 1823
Celebration at Portsmouth--The Portsmouth Rifle Company, commanded by Captain William P. Young, met at their usual parade ground, about half past 9 o'clock in the morning of the 4th inst. to comemmorate the Anniversary of their Country's freedom. After performing some handsom evolutions, with that promptness and precision which distinguish the well trained soldier, they marched to the Point near the Ferry Wharf and fired a National Salute, in their accustomed good style. Thence they moved to the Baptist Meeting House, where an appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev'd Mr. Woodson, after which they repaired to the Cottage, and with a number of their fellow citizens, partook of a sumptuous dinner, prepared for the occasion by Mr. Wm. Outten. Major John Kay presided, assisted by Lieut. Edwards. A number of patriotic sentimental toasts gave additional zest to the entertainment, and at half past 4 o'clock the company retired in very good order, with the pleasing reflection that the occasion was marked by no excess, nor any occurrence calculated to give alloy to this "feast of reason."

3. Census: U.S., 1830, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³²⁹ 8 males--age 20-29
1 male--age 30-39
1 female--age 0-4
1 female--20-29
1 female--age 40-49

4. Meeting: Portsmouth Female Aid Society "Fair", 13 Jun 1833, Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³³⁰ Beacon--June 13, 1833
The Portsmouth Female Aid Society will hold a FAIR, in the basement rooms of the new mansion of Mr. Wm. Outten, in Gosport, the day on which the Delaware ship of the line is docked.

5. Meeting: Portsmouth Female Society "FAIR", 17 Jun 1833, Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³³¹ Herald, June 17, 1833
The Portsmouth Female Society proposes to open a Fair in the basement rooms of the new mansion of Mr. Wm. OUtten, in Gosport, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, to continue some days.

6. Census: U.S., 1840, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³³² 1 malke, 30-39; 1 m. 40-46; 1 f, 10-14; 1 f, 30-39; 1 f, 70-7; 1 free colored male, 0-9.

7. Election: elected trustee of town of Portsmouth, 7 Apr 1843, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³³³ Beacon, April 7, 1843
The following citizens were elected Trustees of the Town of Por tsmouth on Saturday list:
George Chambers, Wm. Outten, John S. White, John M. Foster, Samuel Watts, James M. Binford, Miles W. Minter, Jethro A. Jenkins, Richard W. Baugh

8. Town meeting: appointed to committee to address the condition of the town, 22 Oct 1846, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³³⁴ Beacon--22 October 1846
Town Meeting
A large and respectable meeting of the citizens of Portsmouth, was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening, Oct. 19th, agreeable to public notice. At the proper time, A. F. Cunningham called the meeting to order; and on his motion, James Murdaugh, Esq. was called to the Chair, and I.C. Schoolfield was appointed Secretary.
The Chairman stated the object of the meeting in a brief address, in which he touchinly adverted to the present embarrassed condition of Portsmouth, and urged the importance of vigorous and united action, in order that our accustomed presperity might be attained.
A. F. Cunningham also addressed the meeting in a forcible and animated manner; previous to resuming his seat, on his motion, a Committee of twenty-five was appointed to deliberate on matters pertaining to the interests of the Town, and to report such action as they deem expedient and desirable at a subsequent meeting. The following gentlemen were appointed as the Committee:
John Cocke, John Nash, David Friffiths, Sam'l Watts, James M. Binford, John A. Chandler, Samuel M. Wilson, A. F. Cunningham, Wm. I. Cocke, Wm. H. Wilson, Robert Dickson, B.O'Neill, Wm. Outten, Charles Etheridge, Wm. W. Davis, Thos. Brooks, Jr., John G. Hatton, Jethro A. Jenkins, Arthur Emmerson, Stephen Cowley, John W. Collins, Jas. Tompkins, John Talbot, H. V. Niemeyer, and Wm. Benthall.
On motion of John S. Stubbs, the Chair and Secretary were added to the committee.
On motion of Stephen Cowley, and committee of ten were apppinted to devise some plan for the liquidation of the Town debt. The following gentlemen compose the committee.
Stephen Cowley, Richard W. Baugh, John S. Stubbs, John Accinelly, Robert W. Young, Holt Wilson, Jr., Miles W. Minter, Chas. A. Grice, James Jarvis, and Wm. I. Cocke.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
James W. Murdaugh, Chairman

9. Election: elected trustee of Portsmouth, 19 Jun 1849, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³³⁵ Argus--June 19, 1849
Election of Trustees of Portsmouth--The election held in Portsmouth on Saturday, pursuant to an act of the Legislature, resulted in the choice of the following Board of Trustees, to serve until the first Saturday in April 1850
Joseph Bourke, D. P. Daughtrey, Wm. W. Davis, William Outten, Amos Edwards, John L. Porter, Wm. Portlock, John Cocke, John R. Cooke

10. Deed: between William Outten & Thomas N. Mercer, 24 Oct 1850, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³³⁶ This Deed made the twenty-fourth day of October 1850, between William Outten and Margaret W. his wife of the one part, and Thomas N. Mercer of the other part witnesseth, that for and in consideration of the love and affection which the said William Outten and Margaret W. his wife have for the said Thomas N. Mercer, and for the further consideration of the sum of five dollars to them in hand paid, they the said William Outten and Margaret W. his wife do grant unto the said Thomas N. Mercer all that certain lot of land situate in the town of Portsmouth on Dinwiddie Street, it being the same lot of which which was conveyed to the said William Outten by John S. White and wife by deed of record in the Clerk's office of Norfolk County Court and the said William Outten and Margaret W. his wife hereby release to the said Thomas N. Mercer all their claims in the said lot of land witness the following signatures and seals.
William Outten
Margaret W. Outten
State of Virginia, Norfolk County to wit:
We, Richard W. Baugh and Dempsey Nash Justices of the peace for the county aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that Margaret W. Outten the wife of William Outten whose names are signed to the writing alone, bearing date on the 24th day of October 1850 personally appeared before us in the county aforesaid and being examined by us privily and apart from her husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Margaret W. Outten acknowledged the said writing to be her act, and declared that she had willingly executed the same and does not wish to retract it. Given under our hands this 27th day of October 1850.
Richard W. Baugh J.P.
Dempsey Nash, J. P.
In the Clerk's Office of Nortolk County Court the 26th day of October 1850. This Deed was acknowledged by William Outten & party thereto and together with the certificate annexed of the privy examination and acknowledged of the June court admitted to record.
Teste: Wm. J. Howland, d.c.

11. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1851, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³³⁷ Name: Wm. Outten
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 124
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot & building: 3,000
Yearly rent of lots: 200 Tax: 5.76
Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot & building: 700
Yearly rent of lot: 60 Tax: 1.73

12. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1852, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³³⁸ Name: Wm. Outten
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot & building: 700
Tax: 1.26
Lot # 124
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot & building: 3,000
Tax: 5.40

13. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1853, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³³⁹ Name: William Outten
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 124
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot & building: 3,000
Tax: 6.00
Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot & building: 700
Tax: 1.40

14. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1854, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁴⁰ Name: William Outten
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 124
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot & building: 3,000
Tax: 6.00
Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot & building: 700
Tax: 1.40

15. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1855, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁴¹ Name: William Outten
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 124
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot & building: 3,000
Tax: 6.00
Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot & building: 700
Tax: 1.40

16. Election: nominated councilman for the Know Nothing Party, 28 Mar 1856, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁴² Argus--March 28, 1856
Nominations of the Know Nothing Party: For Mayor James C. White
For Councilmem: John S. Stubbs, Archibald Hudgins, John C. Neaville, William Outten, William G. Webb, James Brown Sr., Smith C. Herbert, Edward Wilkins, Stephen Cowley, Robert G. Gale, William Emmerson, Samuel J. Staples, William H. Buchannan.
Mr. Benjamin Spratley is the Independent candidate for the office of Mayor.

17. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1856, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁴³ Name: William Outten Estate: fee simple
Lot # 124
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot including building: 3,000
Amount of tax on lot: 12.00

Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

18. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1857, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁴⁴ Name: Wm. Outten Lot # 124
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot including building: 3,000
Amount of tax on lot: 12.00

Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124
Value of building: 700 Value of lot including building: 800
Amount of tax on lot: 3.60

19. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1858, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁴⁵ Name: William Outten Residence: Portsmouth
Town: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 124
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot including building: 3,000
Amount of tax on lot: 12.00

Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124
Value of building: 700 Value of lot including building: 900
Amount of tax on lot: 3.60

20. Will: 26 Feb 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³²¹ I, William Outten of the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say:
1st Item: I devise to my wife Margaret W. Outten during her natural life all that portion of the lot of land where I now reside in the City of Portsmouth commencing at the south west corner of Dinwiddie and Crab Streets and running along Dinwiddie Street south sixty feet, thence west parallel with Crab Street ninety five feet, thence north sixty feet to Crabb Street, thence east along Crabb Street ninety five feet to the beginning, and at the death of my said wife, I devise the same to my daughter Maragaret A. W. Outten, and the residue of the said lot I devise to my said daughter Margaret A. W. Outten to her and her heirs forever-
2nd Item: I have given a house and lot in the City of Portsmouth to my son in law Doct. Thomas N. Mercer, which I regard as a due proportion of my real estate to his wife (who is my daughter) which is not to be bought into Hotchpot, if the law should have required without this clause, and I give to my daughter Mary Jane Mercer (wife of the said Doct Thomas N. Mercer) one thousand and five hundred dollars to build a house on the corner of King and Dinwiddie Street if she shall devire to do so which I advise should be done and if she does not choose so to appropriate the said sum of fifteen hundred dollars, yet nevertheless she is to have the said sum of fifteen hundred dollars.
3rd Item: I give and bequeath unto my wife Margaret W. Outten a pair of horses and a carriage, which she may choose from them owned by me; also all my household and kitchen furniture to her, her executors and administrators formerly.
4th Item: I give and bequeath to my said wife Margaret W. Outten for and during the term of her natural life, negroes Mary Eliza, Davy, Max, Solomon, Margaret, Sarah, Old George, Charlotte and her three children; also my shares in the Portsmouth Insurance Company somewhere about ninety eight shares; and also fifteen hundred dollars of Virginia State stock and at the death of my said wife I give negro Davy to my daughter Margaret A. W. Outten and the rest of the said negroes given to my said wife by this clause of my will at her death are to be equally divided between my two daugthers, Mary Jane Mercer and Margaret A. W. Outten only intending to give to my said wife the annual interest and dividends of the said stocks.
5th Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Jane Mercer negroes Dolly, Mariah, Rachael Emma and her child Isaac (the husband of Dolly), Cyrus and John, also forty share of stock in the Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank of Portsmouth, to her her executors and administrators forever.
6th Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Margaret A. W. Outten the following negroes Lambert, Ellie, Bob, Courtney, Hannah, Old Mary & her daughter Mary, and young Mary's child; also forty one shares of the stock of the Portsmouth Savings Fund Society in Portsmouth to her, her executors and administrators forever.
7th Iten: I require and direct my executrix & executor hereinafter to be appointed, to take care of and support my old negroes Charity and Old Mary, out of my estate, or out of the money that I may leave and bonds due me.
8th Item: I desire and request my executrix and executor hereinafter to be appointed to have the burying ground for the family inclosed with a good iron railing and marble slab put over the graves of my children and mother who are their buried and also of my brother.
9th Item: I request and desire that there shall be no appraisement of my estate.
10th Item: The rest and residue of my estate of every character and description, I give to my wife Margaret W. Outten and my two daughters Mary Jane Mercer and Margaret A.W. Outten to be equally divided among them.
11th & Lastly: I hereby nominate constitute and appoint my wife Margaret W. Outten executrix and my son in law Doctor Thomas N. Mercer executor of this my last will and testament; hereby revoking all other or former wills and testaments by me heretofore made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty sixth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine.
Wm. Outten
Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last Will and Testament of the above named William Outten in the presence of us, both of us being present at the same time
James Murdaugh
James. W. Mathews
G. H. Dashiell
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 2nd day of August 1859. This last will and testament of William Outten decd was proved by the oaths of James Murdaugh, James W. Matthews and George H. Dashiell the subscibing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded. And at the same Court continued by adjoinment and held on the 3rd day of August 1859, on the motion of Margaret W. Outten the executrix and Thomas N. Mercer the executor therein named who made oath thereto, the said Margaret W. Outten together with James G. Hodges her security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars with condition according to law and the said Thomas N. Mercer togethr with Bernard O'Neill his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars with condition according to law, which bonds are ordered to be recorded. Certificate is granted the said Margaret W. Outten and Thomas N. Mercer for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson cc

21. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁴⁶ Name: Wm. Outten Residence: Portsmouth
Estate: fee simple Lot # 124
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 2,500 Value of lot including building: 3,000
Amount of tax on lot: 12.00

Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 700 Value of lot including building: 900
Amount of tax on lot: 3.60

22. Residence: Dinwiddie Street, 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³²²

23. Organizations: member of the Order of the Odd Fellows, 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³²²

24. Occupation: retired merchant, 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³²³

25. Obituary: 12 Jul 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁴⁷ Odd Fellow's Funeral--The Odd Fellows yesterday paid the last tribute of respect to their deceased brother, Mr. William Outten. The funeral sermon was preached at the family residence on Dinwiddie street, by Rev. Chas. H. Hall, after which the corpse was borne to the new cemetery, where the solemn services of the Order of which he was a member were performed. The procession was full and may be regarded as representing the high estimate in which the deceased was held here.--Portsmouth Transcript

26. Funeral: of William Outten, 13 Jul 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁴⁸ Argus--July 13, 1859
Funeral Solemonities--The transcript says, the funeral of Mr. William Outten, which took place last Sunday, was arranged according to the request of the deceased. The family servants, thirty or forty in number, occupied positions in the procession next to the hearse, and we are told by a friend who attended the rites and the graveyard, that he never witnessed more sincere grief than was evinced by them at the loss of their master. Bob Butt, the "Old Sexton", who has been "gathering them in" for long years agone, conducted the arrangement.

27. Mortality census: mortality census, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁴⁹ Wm. Outten, age 64, male
Born in Virginia Month of death: July
Occupation: ret. merchant
Cause of death: diphtheria
*Note: census taken of those who died the year before the census year

28. Estate papers: 29 Aug 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁵⁰ Estate of William Outten deceased
In a/c with T. N. Mercer & Margaret W. Outten excer
1859
By dividends from Portsmouth Insurance Company stock to
1 July 1859 received by T. N. Mercer $66.00
By dividends from Portsmouth Sav Fund Society to 1 July 1859
received by T. N. Mercer 57.40
By dividends from Merchants & Mechanics Sav Bk to 1 July 1859
received by T. N. Mercer 40.00
29 August 1859
By Amt. of sales made by Whitehead & McLean auctioners &
received by Mrs. Outten 155.60
By cash from Mw. R. Hanraban negro hire fro 1858 recd by Mrs. Outten 41.60
To pd by Margt W. Outten Ned Scott a/c 100.00
1 September 1859
To pd by Margt W. Outten J. A. Jenkins a/c 37.14
To pd by Margt W. Outten-Rev. Hall funeral 10.00
3 September 1859
To pd by Margt W. Outten-W. J. Westwoods a/c 27.00
26 September 1858
To pd by Margt W. Outten-Whitehead & Cos. a/c 36.27
To pd by Margt W. Outten--State tax 1859 38.78
By cash from Whitehead & McLean on a/c of sales recd by Mrs. Outten 8.65
4 October 1859
By cash from Wm. H. Gesbon on a.c of hire of Solomon for the
year 1859 received by Margt W. Outten 65.00
18 October 1859
By cash from James W. Richardson on a/c hire of Margaret for
1859, received by Margt W. Outten 25.00
18 November 1859
By cash from Wm. Taylor on a/c of hire of Coatney for year 1859
received by Margt W. Outten 30.00
$249.19 $489.25
14 December 1859
To pd by T. N. Mercer part of account due to A. K. Meredith 263.00
31 December 1859
By cash from C. F. Grimes interest on bond recd by Thos. N. Mercer 24.00
1 January 1860
By cash received by Thos. N. Mercer from Merchants & Mechanics
Savings Bank of Portsmouth 1135.80
By cash received by Thos. N. Mercer from Portsmouth Sav Fund Soc. 409.20
By amt of note of Wm. R. Hanrahan received by Thos. N. Mercer 90.00
By cash from Bank of Virginia on payment of note of Pettijohn &
Hobday recd by Thos. N. Mercer 150.50
By cash from Merchants & Mechanics Sav Bk recd by Thos. N. Mercer 29.95
To pd Thos. N. Mercer legacy to his wife with interest paid by
T. N. Mercer 1545.00
6 January 1860
To pd J. B. Campbell for medicines etc paid by
Margaret W. Outten 1.50
By cash from Saml Hoffler for hire of John 1859 recd by Mrs. Outten 100.00
By cash from Saml Hoffler for hire of Mary 1859 recd by Mrs. Outten 71.00
By cash from Wm. M. Gisbon bal hire of Sol. 1859 recd Mrs. Outten 32.50
By bal. amt. sales made by Whitehead & Co. 45.94
By cash from E. W. Hardy for hire of Lambert 1859 recd by Mrs. Outten 150.00
To pd by Margt W. Outten-Dr. Maupin's a/c 246.00
To pd by Margt. W. Outten-A. W. Wilson's a/c 91.88
Amounts to be carried forward $2396.57 $2728.14
January 1860
Amounts brought forward $2396.57 $2728.14
20 January 1860
To pd by Margt W. Outten a/c of H. Buff 30.15
To pd by Margt W. Outten a/c of H. Buff 15.77
To pd by Margt. W. Outten a/c of Jesse Culpepper's a/c 2.00
To pd by Margt. W. Outten a/c of Saml Hoffler's a/c 3.50
9 February 1860
By cash from Mr. Taylor bal hire Courtney received by Margt W. Outten 30.00
16 February 1860
By cash from Wm. B. Collins int: on bond of $1000 to Jany 1860
recd by Margaret W. Outten 60.00
By cash from Wm. B. Collins bal due on note for negro hire for 1858
recd by Margt W. Outten 64.05
By cash from Wm. B. Collins negro hire for the year 1859; received
by Margt W. Outten 120.90
By cash from Jas. W. Richardson, balance of negro hire for 1859
received by Margt W. Outten 18.75
20 February 1860
To pd by Margt W. Outten note with int due Margaret Chamberlain 196.54
3 April 1860
To pd by Margt W. Outten a/c of Dr. Barrand 2.00
7 April 1860
To pd by Margt W. Outten a/c M. F. Daughtrey 1.00
May 1860
To pd by Dr. Mercer a/c of D. D. Fiske 12.00
1 July 1860
By cash from Portsmouth Savings Fund Society drawn by
Margaret W. Outten 1413.37
By cash from Geo. R. Snead negro hire for 1859 recd by Mrs. Outten 150.00
By cash from A. R. Meredith amt. due bill recd by Mrs. Outten 7.00
$2659.53 $4591.91
1 July 1860
By hire of Isaac from July 1859 to January 1, 1860 received by
Margaret W. Outten 55.87
By hire of Dolly from July 1859 to January 1, 1860 received by
Margaret W. Outten 18.00
By hire of Charlotte from July 1859 to January 1, 1860 received by
Margaret W. Outten 25.00
By hire of Mary from July 1859 to January 1, 1860 received by
Margaret W. Outten 17.00
26 July 1860
To pd by Margaret W. Outten bal due A. R. Meredith 358.43
To pd by Dr. Mercer a/c of G. W. Smith 5.00
To pd by Dr. Mercer a/c of Bohlken & Kearns 1.88
30 July 1860
To pd Geo. W. Grice, Mayor fine etc paid by Margt W. Outten 3.00
To pd by Margt W. Outten for clothes, blanket etc for Davy
in 1859 10.00
To pd by Margaret W. Outten for clothes, blanket etc for Cage
in 1859 10.00
31 July 1860
By cash from W. Molden negro hire for 1859 recd by Mrs. Outten 41.40
By cash for hire of Davy from July 1 to Jany 1860 recd by Mrs. Outten 55.87
1 August 1860
To paid by Margt W. Outten for necessary support of Old Mary
from 1 January to date at $4 per month 28.00
To paid by Margt. W. Outten for the necessary support of
Old Charity from 1 Januy to date at $4 per month 28.00
$3103.84 $4805.05
29 August 1860
To paid by Dr. Mercer post office a/c 1.70
To paid by Dr. Mercer med a/c 250.00
To paid by Dr. Mercer-Bob Butts a/c 15.00
To paid by Mrs. Outten-J. Murdaugh's a/c 10.00
To paid by Mrs. Outten-Com. fee 15.00
To 5 per cent Commissions on receipts 240.25
To Balance due estate 1169.26
$4805.05 $4805.05
Distributee a/c
29 August 1860
By balance due estate $1169.26
To due Margt W. Outten $389.75 1/3
To due T. N. Mercer in right of his wife Mary Jane 389.75 1/3
To due legal guardian of Margt A. W. Outten (orphan) 389.75 1/3
$1169.26 $1169.26
Commissioners Office Portsmouth Augt. 29, 1860
To Court of Hustings for City of Portsmouth:
Your Commissioner reports to the Court that on the date hereof T. N. Mercer and Margaret W. Outten executor & executrix of Wm. Outten decd; exhibited before your Commissioner a statement of all the money which they had received or become chargeable with or had disbursed. That the Commissioner embraced said executor and executrix in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement, which was posted at the front door of the Court House of said City in pursuance of law, and on the date hereof made up and completed the foregoing account and finds of balance of $1169.26, which has been distributed to parties entitled according to Distributer account annexed. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned. That the said executor and executrix have given such bond as the law requires and is in a penalty and with securities sufficient.
Given under my hand as Commissioners of said Court on the day and year first aforesaid,
C. W. Murdaugh, Comr in Chy
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 4th day of December 1860
The foregoing account of T. N. Mercer Executor and Margaret W. Outten Executrix of William Outten decd filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court on the 21st day of December 1860 by C. W. Murdaugh Commissioner and no exceptions being filed thereto the same was examined and confirmed by the Court and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.

Children from this marriage were:

   89 M    i. William Mathew Outten [406] ^143,351 was born on 22 Jul 1835,^{134,143,150,352} died on 9 Oct 1837 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia ^150,352,353 at age 2, and was buried in Oct 1837 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.¹⁵⁰

Burial Notes: William M. Outten
1885-1887
Children of William & Margaret Outten

*note then numbered crossed out & 1835-1837 written in

*Lot 329 Avenue A east Walk 7
George Outten, owner

General Notes: One source says his death was 09 OCT 1837 .
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Main Entry American beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth daily advertiser (Norfolk, Va. : 1827) American beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth daily advertiser (Norfolk, Va. : 1827) Died- On Oct. 9, William Outten, only son of William and Margaret W. Outten of Portsmouth, in his third year. (p. 2, c. 5). Publication Thursday, October 19, 1837. Gen. note From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Tombstone: 1835, Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁵⁴ In Memory Of:
William M.
Born July 22nd 1835
Died Oct 9th 1835

Georgeannah B.
Born Jan 5th 1838
Died June 10th 1839

James M.
Born Sept 25th 1839
Died Oct 30th 1839

Children of Wm. & Margaret A. W. Outten
Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me;
for of such is the kingdom of heaven

2. Obituary: 19 Oct 1837, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁵⁵ Died, on the 9th inst. after a long and painful illness, William M. Outten, only son of William and Margaret W. Outten of Portsmouth, Va. in the third year of his age. And though suffered to remain but a few short days in this world of sorrow, pain and disappointment, yet such were the sprightliness of his mind and the loveliness of his temper, that a character was unfolded to his parents which promised them much happiness in the decline of life. But God has otherwise directed--he has taken him from earth to heaven, for some wise purpose, though his parents may mourn their sad beareavement. How wonderful are thy ways, O Lord God, pass finding out.

3. Obituary: 9 Oct 1837, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁵⁶ Beacon--October 19, 1837
Died--on the 9th inst. William M. Outten, only son of William and Margaret W. Outten of Portsmouth--3rd year

   90 F    ii. Georgiana B. Outten [530] ^150,357 was born on 5 Jan 1838,^150,352 died on 10 Jun 1839 ^150,352 at age 1, and was buried in Jun 1839 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.¹⁵⁰

Burial Notes: Georgannah B. Outten
1836-1839
Children of Willam & Margaret W. Outten

*noite written under 1836 is 1838

*Lot 329 Avenue A east Walk 7
George Outten, owner

Noted events in her life were:

1. Tombstone: 1839, Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁵² In Memory Of:
William M.
Born July 22nd 1835
Died Oct 9th 1835

Georgeannah B.
Born Jan 5th 1838
Died June 10th 1839

James M.
Born Sept 25th 1839
Died Oct 30th 1839

Children of Wm. & Margaret A. W. Outten
Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me;
for of such is the kingdom of heaven

   91 M    iii. James W. Outten [529] ^150,256 was born on 25 Sep 1839,^150,352 died on 30 Oct 1839,^150,352 and was buried in 1839 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.¹⁵⁰ Another name for James was James M. Outten.³⁵²

Burial Notes: James W. Outten
1839-1839
Children of William & Margaret Outten

*Lot 329 Avenue A east Walk 7
George Outten, owner

Noted events in his life were:

1. Tombstone: 1839, Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁵² In Memory Of:
William M.
Born July 22nd 1835
Died Oct 9th 1835

Georgeannah B.
Born Jan 5th 1838
Died June 10th 1839

James M.
Born Sept 25th 1839
Died Oct 30th 1839

Children of Wm. & Margaret A. W. Outten
Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me;
for of such is the kingdom of heaven

   92 F    iv. Margaret Ann Wright Outten [684] ^147,149,358 was born on 14 Oct 1843 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia,^149,359 died on 19 Aug 1867 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^359,360 at age 23, and was buried in Sep 1867 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.³⁵⁸ The cause of her death was consumption.³⁵⁹ Another name for Margaret was Maggie.¹⁴⁴

Death Notes: Name: Margaret A. W. White
Race: white Sex: female
Date of Death: August 19, 1867 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: consumption
Age: 23 years
Parents: Wm. & Margaret Outten
Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Occupation: none
Consort of: Franklin J. White
Informant: Franklin J. White, husband

Burial Notes: Tombstone reads:
Margaret A. W. White
Died Sept. 1867
Age 24 years

General Notes: Assume Maggie is Margaret's daughter. Is of the correct age. However, she is not listed in the Manning Family Bible as are her other siblings.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁶¹ Name: Miss Margaret W. Outten Residence: Portsmouth
Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124 Residence: Portsmouth
Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 700 Value of lot including building: 900
Amount of tax on lot: 3.60

2. Land Assessement: Lot # 124, 1861, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁶² Name: Miss Margt Outten Residence: Portsmouth
Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 700
Amount of tax on lot: 2.80

Lot # 124 Town: Portsmouth
Value of building: 500 Value of lot including building: 900
Amount of tax on lot: 3.60

3. Guardian account: 4 Jun 1861, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁶³ Margaret A. W. Outten orphan of Wm. Outten deceased
In a/c with Margaret W. Outten her Guardian
1 November 1859
By amount received from the Portsmouth President Society $216.00
1 January 1860
By amount of rent received from Copeland Smith from
July 1st 1859 to January 1st 1860 50.00
By amount of rent received from William Dent from
July 1, 1859 to January 1st 1860 50.00
By amount of rent received from A. R. Meredith from
July 1, 1859 to January 1, 1860 66.00
13 January 1860
To paid E. Stein & Co. tuning piano 3.00
12 April 1860
To paid G. George tuition of music 16.50
To paid G. George tuition of music 15.17
13 April 1860
To paid Nusbaum & Bros. a/c 2.81
28 April 1860
To paid Jesse Culpepper--servants shoes 1.25
17 May 1860
To paid W. J. Trafton whitewashing etc 4.00
26 May 1860
To paid L. L. Brickhouse & Co., shoes for ward 2.00
To paid L. Berkley amount of a/c 2.83
1 July 1860
By dividend recieved from Portsmouth Savings Fund
Society 41 shares 57.40
9 July 1860
To paid Foster & Moore's a/c 5.50
16 July 1860
To paid G. George one guitar & book 25.00
19 July 1860
To paid G. George tuition of music 16.93
21 July 1860
To paid J. A. Driver making dress & mantle etc 5.00
10 September 1860
To paid James T. Borum for school books music stationery 10.72
15 September 1860
By 1/5 of $1169.27 balance due on audit of Wm. Outten
returned to Court and ordered to be recorded
15 October 1860
To paid 1/3 of $45.00 interest on state stocks returned
in audit of the estate of Wm. Outten deceased 15.00
18 October 1860
To paid L. Ullman & Co. for shoes 4.00
2 December 1860
To paid J. J. Bloodgood & Co's a/c 19.00
$168.73 $829.15
2 December 1860
To paid G. George tuition in music etc 14.45
17 December 1860
To paid Mr. Gartt for one pair shoes 1.62
29 December 1860
To paid Owens & Luke's a/c 43.56
31 December 1860
To paid State tax for 1860 9.20
To paid Geo. Howell setting grate 3.50
To paid Miss L. Carmichael's a/c 21.93
To paid N. B. Webster's schooling for 1860 65.00
To paid C. E. Jenkins amt of a/c 14.92
To paid town tax Portsmouth 1860 19.55
To paid Jethro A. Jenkins a/c 6.25
1 January 1861
By amount of dividend received from Portsmouth Savings
Fund Society 57.40
By amount of House rent received from Copeland Smith
for the year 1860 120.00
By amount fo house rent received from M. Morgan
for the year 1860 100.00
By amount of house rent received from Wm. Dent
for the year 1860 100.00
By hire of Lambert from J. E. Ford 150.00
By hire of Courtney from Rev. M. Taylor 60.00
By hire of Alexander from W. J. Westwood 120.00
By hire of Bob from Wm. R. Hanrahan 100.00
By hire of Mary from Andrew Simmons 72.00
By hire of Old Mary from Jim Manning 36.00
By hire of Hannah from Mrs. Outten 72.00
To paid A. B. Palmer for tuning piano 3.50
To paid E. Campe fro merchandize 1.00
To paid E. R. Gayle one pair shoes 1.75
To paid Dr. M. F. Daughtrey's a/c 10.00
To paid Jno. W. Luke's a/c 8.57
To paid Jas. Murdaugh's atto; for motion 2.50
To paid cash advanced to ward at sundry times
from the 1st day of August 1859 to January 1, 1861 68.63
$464.66 $1816.55
To paid 17 months board at $15.00 per month from
the 1st day of August 1859 to the 1st day of
January 1861 including washing fuel etc ect 255.00
To paid Dr. Maupin's med. a/c 14.50
To 5 per cent Commission on receipts 90.82
To retained to pay Commissioner fee 7.50
To balance this day due ward 984.07
$1816.55 $1816.15
Commissioner's Office, Portsmouth February 1,
To the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Your Commissioner reports to the Court that Margaret W. Outten Guardian of Margaret A. W. Outten ophran of Wm. Outten decs has exhibited before your Commissioner a statement of all the money which she the said Margaret W. Outten, had received or become chargeable with or disbursed from the time of her qualification as guardian aforesaid to the 1st day of January 1861 together with the vouchers fro such disbursements. That the Commissioner embraced the said Margaret W. Outten guardian as aforesaid in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement which was posted at the front door of the Court House of said City in pursuance of law, and having made up the foregoing account, finds that the 1st day of January 1861 a balance of $984.07 is due from the said guardian to her said ward. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned. Your Commissioner further reports to the Court that he has examined whether the said Guardian has given such bond as the law requires and whether it is in a penalty and with securities sufficient and finds the same unobjectionable and fully sufficient.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of the said Court on the day and year first aforesaid.
C. W. Murdaugh, Commissioner in Chancery.
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 4th day of June 1861.
The foregoing account of Margaret W. Outten Guardian of Margaret A. W. Outten orphan of William Outten decd filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court on the 12th day of March 1861 by C. W. Murdaugh Commissioner and no exceptions being filed thereto the same was examined and confirmed by the Court and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Arthur Emmerson, c.c.

4. Residence: Jan 1866, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁴⁹

5. Guardian account: 6 Feb 1866, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁶³ Margaret A. W. Outten orphan of William Outten decd
on a/c with Margaret W. Outten her guardian
16 Jany 1861
To paid E. Comb account for receipt $3.68
22 Feby 1861
To H. Buff .68@ (March 1) J.J. Bloodgood acct/ 1.68
1 Mch 1861
To Seabury & Sons account 1.75
8 Mch 1861
To C. W. Murdaugh for motion 2.50
To Doct. Maupin & Watts medical bill 14.50
1 Apl 1861
To C. F. Greenwood & Bro account 5.00
12 Apl 1861
To L. Brinkley 1.50
To Burwell & Hobday 2.37
To E. Campe 1.00
22 Apl 1861
To Charles E. Jenkins 4.00
26 Apl 1861
To Hunt Thomas & Co. 4.25
10 May 1861
To Foster & Moore 1.50
To Mrs. Driver 6.12
10 July 1861
To Foster & Moore 9.96
11 July 1861
To S. Wail 1.75
24 Augt. 1861
To Seabury & Sons 1.75
31 Augt. 1861
To J. J. Bloodgood 7.50
2 Sept 1861
To Seabury & Sons 1.75
To James T. Borum 9.64
To J. D. Gammon 1.50
9 Sept 1861
To John W. Luke 35.69
28 Sept 1861
To H. H. Dashiell 3.00
31 Sept 1861
To R. H. Strong 3.00
5 Oct 1861
To J. J. Bloodgood account 5.00
To John Cocke (horse accts) 8.89
25 Oct 1861
To E. Camp 1.31
9 Nov 1861
To James Smith 1.00
To E. Camp 2.67
To Foster & Moore 17.00
To J. Amstader 3.75
To Jane Driver 4.28
25 Nov 1861
To T. B. Hammill 5.00
9 Dec 1861
To Hunt Thomas & Co. 2.60
To L. Carmichal 25.02
30 Dec. 1861
To John N. Ashton 5.31
31 Dec 1861
By this now due ward by account returned to Clerks
Office of Hustings Court of Portsmouth 984.07
By interest on same from 1st Jany 1861 to date 57.04
By hire of Mary Sin for 1861 25.00
By hire Mary ( Her Zaunger) for 1861 60.00
By hire man Lambert for 1861 1.50
By hire woman Courtney 60.00
By board from 1 Jany 1861 to date at $20 per month 240.00
By 5 per cent commission on receipts 10.25
By Balance due ward $735.14
$1189.61 $1189.61
16 Jany 1862
To paid Ruth & Daughters account 3.50
6 Feby 1862
To Jno N. Ashton 8.50
13 March 1862
To C. F. Greenwood two accounts $11.00 & $2.50 13.50
To W. M. Burnett account 4.00
20 March 1862
To John Cocke 20.50
24 March 1862
To J. W. Capps two accounts $2.00 & $1.00 3.00
27 March 1862
To E. Camp two accounts $3.25 & $2.50 5.75
5 July 1862
To Mrs. Driver 22.00
16 August 1862
To Jos Griffin 2.00
To J. Umstaders (4 accounts $13.75, $2.75, $2.50, $1.25 20.25
To A. Obinds for (3 accounts $3.50, $1.00, $2.00 6.50
28 August 1862
To Foster & Moore account 9.62
6 Sept 1862
To John Cocke 14.25
30 Sept 1862
To paid M. H. Manning account 4.00
4 Oct 1862
To paid L. Perry & Co. 4.50
11 Nov 1862
To John P. Wilkins 5.00
31 Dec 1862
To board from 1 Jany 1862 to date at $20 per month 240.00
To 5 per cent commission on receipts 7.75
By balance due on last years account 72.00
Interest on service one year to date
31 Dec 1862
By rent of house in Portsmouth Mr. Goop 17.00
By rent from Mr. Dent for 1861 40.00
By rent from Mr. Barnes for 1862 35.00
Balance due ward $491.64
$886.24 $886.24
65 Jany 1863
To paid Mr. Linn account 8.00
12 Feby 1863
To Lublin & Henry account 4.00
25 Feby 1863
To Mr. Staht 5.00
11 Mch 1863
To Mr. Schwarz Kose 3.00
13 Mch 1863
To J. & T. Griffin 2.50
15 Mch 1863
To J. W. Luke 4.15
25 Mch 1863
To A. Russell 4.25
To Doct. Linn 22.50
31 Dec 1863
To 5 per cent Commissions on receipts 6.93
By this sum due on last years account 471.64
By interest on same from 1st Jany 1863 to date 29.49
By rent from Mrs. Creasey for 1862 & 1863 84.00
By rent from Mr. Peterson for 1863 24.00
To Board from 1st Jany 1863 to date at $30 per month 240.00
Balance due ward 328.75
$629.13 $629.13
1 Jany 1864
By this sum due ward on last years account 328.75
31 Dec 1864
By interest on same for 12 months to date 19.72
By Rent from Mr. Peterson $100.00 from Mr. Wilkins $68 168.00
By this sum retained to pay for recording this account 3.00
To this sum for auditing this account & release 20.00
To 5 per cent commission on receipts 9.40
To Balance due ward $484.07
$516.47 $516.47
Whereas Margaret W. Outten qualified in the Hustings Court of the City of Portsmouth as guardian to one Margaret A. W. Outten orphan of William Outten decd who attained her age of twenty one years on the fourteenth day of October eighteen hundred & sixty four, and whereas the negroes to which I was entitled went to the Federal Army in 1862 and became free by an act of the Federal Government and I have had a settlement with the said Margaret W. Outten my Guardian as with appear by the account hereto announced. Now know all men by these presents, that I the said Margaret A. W. Outten have this day received of the said Margaret W. Outten my guardian the sum of four hundred and eighty four dollars and seven cents, the balance due me on said settlement, and in consideration whereof I the said Margaret A. W. Outten do hereby acquit, (unreadable) the said Margaret W. Outten my Guardian aforesaid of and from any manner of rent, actions, claims, or (unreadable) which I now have or may have against the said Margaret W. Outten by virtue of her guardianship as aforesaid.
Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of August A.D. 1865
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of
James Murdaugh Margaret A. W. Outten
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 6th day of Febry 1866, the foregoing account of Margaret W. Outten Guardian of Margaret A. W. Outten orphan of William Outten decd filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court on the 3d day of October 1865 and no exceptions being filed thereto the same was examined and confirmedby the Court, and together with the certificate thereto annexed, which was proved by the oath of James Murdaugh a subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Dempsey Nash c.c.

6. Deed: Franklin J. White & Margaret A. W. his wife to Thomas H. Williams, trustee to Margaret A. W. White, 19 Sep 1866, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁶⁴ This Deed made on the Nineteenth day of September 1866 between Franklin J. White and Margaret A. W. his wife of the first part, Thomas H. Williams who has been chosen Trustee for the purposes hereinafter mentioned of the second part and the said Margaret A. W. the wife of the said Franklin J. White of the third part, Witnesseth, that whereas the said Franklin J. White and Margaret A. W. his wife of the first part are desirious that the said Margaret A. W. of the third part should have and exercise full power and control over all the estate whether personal or real of which she was possessed or to which she had any right, title or interest whatsoever or in any manner before her coverture the same as if she had continued a feme sole and in consideration of the love and affection which the said Franklin J. white bears for the said Margaret A. W. his wife and in further consideration of the sum of Five Dollars to them in hand paid by the said Thomas H. Williams of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said Franklin J. White and Margaret A. W. his wife do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey and transfer to the said Thomas H. Williams his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns all right title and interest whatsoever which the said Margaret A. W. has in and to the Estate of her father William Outten deceased whether by will or otherwise being a certain lot or parcel of land situated on Crabb street which is the same conveyed to her said father by James C. Choate and wife by deed bearing date the Seventeenth day of October 1849 and also another lot or parcel of land situated on Crabb and Dinwiddie Streets which is the remainder of a lot of land conveyed to her said father by James C. Choate and wife and Benjamin Choate by deed dated the Seventeenth day of October 1849 and her remainder expectant upon the life estate of her Mother Margaret W. Outten in a certain other lot or parcel of land situated at the South West Corner of the intersection of Crabb and Dinwiddie Streets, also Forty one shares in the Portsmouth Savings Fund Society, together with her interest in the remainder expectant upon her Mothers life estate in Ninety Eight shares in the Stock of the Portsmouth Insurance Company and Fifteen hundred dollars in Virginia State Stock and also her interest in a certain bond secured by a deed of Trust and executed by Carey F. Grimes deceased which also belonged to her father's estate, all of which monies, stocks, funds etc. and lots and parcels of land together with the houses tenements and appurtenances thereunto belonging will be found more fully described by reference to the will of her said father and the deeds above mentioned all duly recorded in the Clerks Office of the City of Portsmouth and Norfolk County-- To have and to hold all the said lots of land and houses tenements and appurtenances thereunto belonging together with the said monies stocks funds, bonds etc and all monies accruing therefrom unto the said Thomas H. Wiliams his heirs, executors etc-- In Trust for the separate use and benefit of the said Margaret A. W. free from the control disposal contracts debts forfertures or engagments of her said husband, and in Trust that the said Thomas H. Williams his heirs executors etc-shall and do permit the said Margaret A. W. notwithstanding her coverture tohave hold take receive enjoy encumber sell and dispose of for her separate use and benefit free from the interference of her said husband and those claiming under by and through him and to have and receive the monies rents profits increase and interest thereof free from his control debts and contracts, and to enable her so to do she shall have and is hereby vested with full power and authority to execute acknowledge and deliver acquitances checks notes bonds deeds and any and all other instruments of writing which may be requisite for the enjoyment incumbrance sale or disposition of said property and the rents issues profits increase and interest thereof or any part thereof in the same manner and to all intents and purposes as though she were a feme sole and notwithstanding the coverture of the said Margaret A. W. she shall have full power and authority with the increase or sales of said property or any portion thereof to purchase other property real or personal or both in the name of the said Thomas H. Williams trustee his heirs executors etc. to be held by him or them upon like trust to all intents and purposes as the property hereby conveyed and the said Margaret A. W. shall have and is hereby vested with full power and authority at any and all times during her life by power of Attorney or other instrument or writing or by her verbal authority or direction as though she were a feme sole to appoint an agent or agents to exercise the powers herein given to her; And for these purposes may appoint her said husband to manage said property and all other property acquired for her separate use under this deed; with such powers as she may give: And for the management or mismanagement of which said agent or agents, the said Thomas H. Williams trustee herein appointed his heirs executors etc. shall in no manner be liable or responsible. And notwithstanding the coverture of the said Margaret A. W. she shall have, and is hereby given full power and authority to devise and bequeathe said property herein conveyed; And all monies rents profits increase and interest accrueing from the same: And all property she may acquire under this deed; And all monies, rents profits increase and interest accrueing therefrom, which may remain to her at the time of her death: And upon her death without having made a will, the same shall go to such child or children as she may leave living at the time of her death; to be equally divided among them, if more than one, share and share alike, And if she die intestate leaving no child living at the time of her death, then all of the above mentioned premises to go to her husband, the said Franklin J. White his heirs, executors and assigns. In Testimony whereof we the said Franklin J. White and Margaret A. W. his wife, have hereunto set our hands and seals this Nineteenth day of September 1866.
Franklin J. White
Margaret A. W. White
City of Portsmouth, State of Virginia:
I, A. S. Watts a Notary Public for the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Franklin J. White whose name is signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date on the Nineteenth day of September 1866-- has acknowledged the same before me in my City aforesaid; And I do further certify that Margaret A. W. White the wife of the said Franklin J. White whose name is likewise signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date as aforesaid personally appeared before me in my City aforesaid and being examined by me privily and apart from her husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Margaret A. W. White acknowledged the said writing to be her act and declared that she had willingly executed the same and does not wish to retract it-- Given under my hand this Nineteenth day of September 1866--
A. S. Watts, Notary Public
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 14th day of November 1866--
This Deed was admitted to record upon the Certificate annexed of A. S. Watts a Notary Public in and for the City of Portsmouth, State of Virginia.
Teste: Dempsey Nash c.c.

7. Deed: Thomas H. Williams, trustee & Margaret A. W. White to John S. Stubbs & B. W. Conant, 23 Nov 1866, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁶⁴ This Indenture made this Twenty third day of November 1866 between Thomas H. Williams Trustee and Margaret A. W. White of the one part, John S. Stubbs of the second part; and B. W. Conant of the third part; Whereas the said Margaret A. W. White is jointly with her husband Franklin J. White and Thomas H. Bagwell justly indebted to the said B. W. Conant in the sum of (9500.00) Nine thousand five hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to be paid by regular installments as will appear by a bond bearing date the Twenty First day of November 1866 and whereas the said Thomas H. Bagwell and her said Husband Franklin J. White have by Deed dated the Twenty first day of November 1866 conveyed unto John S. Stubbs all their stock of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals etc-- in trust to secure the payment of said sum of ($950.00) Nine Thousand Five hundred Dollars: And whereas the said Margaret A. W. White is willing further to receive unto the said B. W. Conant the payment of any balance which may remain due after the appropriation of the proceeds of said Stock of goods to the extinguishment or payment of said Bond-- Now this indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises and also in further consideration of the sum of ($5.00) to the said Thomas H. Williams and Margaret A. W. White in hand paid by the said Jno. S. Stubbs at or before the ensealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged; they the said Thomas H. Williams Trustee and Margaret A. W. White by virture of a power to her in that behalf given after her marriage with her said husband Franklin J. White in and by a certain indenture of their parts bearing date the Nineteenth day of September 1866 and duly recorded in the Clerks Office of the Portsmouth City Courts-- do hereby grant bargain sell convey and transfer to the said John S. Stubbs his executors, administrators, and assigns all right title and interest whatsoever which the said Margaret A. W. White and Thomas H. Williams Trustee have in and to any and all the property mentioned in said indenture bearing date the said Nineteenth day of September 1866 whether personal or real-- To have and to hold unto the said John S. Stubbs his executors, administrators and assigns all the above mentioned premises-- In trust nevertheless that the said John S. Stubbs his executors, administrators or assigns, shall and do permit the said Margaret A. W. White to possess and enjoy the use and benefit of the said property as she now does un der the said indenture bearing date the said Nineteenth day of September 1866 until the whole stock of goods conveyed by Thomas H. Bagwell and her husband Franklin J. White by Deed dated the Twenty first day of November 1866 shall have been sold and the proceeds thereof applied to the payment of the Bond which the said indenture dated the Twenty first day of November 1866 was intended to secure-- And should the proceeds of the sale of the said Stock of goods be insufficient to liquidate the said Bond then upon this further trust that the said John S. Stubbs his exectors administrators and assigns so soon as it shall have been ascertained that the proceeds of the sale of said stock of goods are insufficient to pay the balance which may then be due upon the said Bond with legal interest thereon, shall and will sell the said property or such part thereof as may be deemed necessary to the highest bidder for cash at public auction after having fixed the time and place of sale at his or their discretion and given (20) twenty days notice thereof in one of the newspapers published in Norfolk City- And out of the moneys arising from such sale after satisfying the charges thereof and all other expenses attending the premises pay to the said B. W. Conant his heirs Executors administrators or assigns the balance which may be their due upon the said Bond as aforesaid, with the interest due thereon and the balance if any he shall pay to the said Thomas H. Williams Trustee and Margaret A. White to be held in manner and form as under the said Indenture bearing date the Nineteenth day of September 1866-- And all of the property both real and pesonal which shall not be required to pay this indebtedness to remain to the said Thomas H. Williams his executors Administrators and assigns under the said Indenture bearing date the Nineteenth day of September 1866 subject to all the uses intents purposes and limitations therein mentioned-- But if the whole of the said Bond shall have been paid without any default having been made to the amount of ($1000.00) one thousand dollars or if after default the proceeds of the sale of the Stock of Goods shall be sufficient to fully pay and discharge the balance due thereon with interest as aforesaid then this indenture to be void or else to remain in full force and virture-- And the said Jno. S. Stubbs of the second part does hereby covenant and agree with the said Thomas H. Williams Trustee and Margaret A. W. White that in no case shall this Deed be so used as to release other parties from their liability upon the said Bond-- And that in no case shall her property be held liable for more than one half of the said balance which may be due as aforesaid until and unless the Estate of the other party Thomas H. Bagwell shall have proved insufficient to meet and pay his indebtedness thereon. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this Twenty third day of November 1866--
Thos. H. Williams
Margaret A. W. White
J. S. Stubbs, Trustee
State of Virginia: City of Portsmouth to wit:
I, A. S. Watts a Notary Public for the City of Portsmouth in the State aforesaid do Certify that Margaret A. W. White whose name is signed to the above writing bearing date the 23rd day of November 1866 has acknowledged the same before me in my City aforesaid.
Given under my hand this 23rd day of November 1866.
A. S. Watts Notary Public
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 26th day of November 1866-- This Deed was acknowledged before me by Thomas H. Williams and J. S. Stubbs Trustee parties thereto and together with the Certificate annexed of A. S. Watts a Notary Public in and for the City of Portsmouth, State of Virginia, is admitted to record.
Teste: Dempsey Nash c.c.

8. Alt. Death: Sep 1867, Portsmouth, Virginia. ^150,358

Margaret married Dr. Franklin James White [647] ^{143,147,149,365,366} [MRIN: 262], son of Col. William Edward White [1494] and Elizabeth Hays [1495], on 11 Jan 1866 in Portsmouth, Virginia.¹⁴⁹ Franklin was born about 1838 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia,^149,365 died on 25 Jul 1893 in San Rafael, California ³⁶⁷ about age 55, and was buried on 27 Jul 1893 in Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael, California. The cause of his death was heart disease--seriously impaired by fatty degeneration--immediate cause was a clot.³⁶⁸

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 11 Jan 1866, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁶⁹ Marriage License, Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit"
To any person licensed to celebrate marriages: You are hereby authorized to join in the Holy State of Matrimony, according to the rites and ceremonies of your Church, or religious denomination, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
Doct. Franklin James White and Miss Margaret Ann Wright outten
Given under my hand, as Clerk of Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth this, 10th day of January 1966
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Certificate to Obtain a Marriage License
Time of Marriage: 11 January 1866 Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Virginia
Name of Parties: Franklin James White & Margaret Ann Wright Outten
Age of Husband: 28 yrs. Age of Wife: 22 yrs.
Condition of Husband; single Condition of Wife: single
Husband's Birth: Portsmouth, Va. Wife's Birth: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Wife's Residence: POrtsmouth, Va.
Husband's Parents: William E. & Elizabeth White
Wife's Parents: William & Margaret W. Outten
Occupation of Husband' Physician
Given under my hand this 10 day of January 1866
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Minister's Return of Marriage
I certify, that on the 11th day of January 1866 at Portsmouth, Va., I united in marriage the above named and described parties, under authority of the annexed license.
J. H. Wingfield

Marriage Notes: MARRIAGE: White-Outten marriage, Portsmouth City Marriage Register 1, (1858-1901), Microfilm reel # 7, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.:
Date of Marriage: 11 Jan 1866 Place: Portmouth, Va.
Husband; Dr. Franklin J. West Wife: Margt. A. W. Outten
Husband's Age: 28 Wife's Age: 22
Husband: single Wife: single
Husband's Birthplace: Portsmouth, Va.
Wife's Birthplace: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Wife's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's Parents: Wm. E. & Elizabeth White
Wife's Parents: Wm. & Margt. Outten
Husband's Occupation: Physician
Person Who Performed Ceremony: J. H. Wingfield

General Notes: CIVIL WAR SERVICE: Col. William H. Stewart, editor & compiler, History of Norfolk County, Virginia and Representative Citizens (Chicago, Illinois: Biographical Publishing Co., 1902), page 289.
Among the eminent surgeons in the Confederate Army were: Dr. Franklin J. White.
Page 129: Franklin J. White, Surgeon in C.S. Army
Page 130: Frank J. White, private in Co. K, 9th Va. Inf., prom. Surgeon C.S.A.
**Get his military service record & check for pension.

CIVIL WAR SERVICE: Benjamin H. Trask, 9th Virginia Infantry, (need to recheck book for publishing info), page 3:
The "Old Dominion Guards" of Portsmouth, Company K, completed the organization of the 9th Virginia. This fine unit, established June 26, 1856, enlisted on April 20, 1861, for Civil War service. Captain Edward Kearns directed the company at Pinner's Point near Portsmouth.
Page 4 & 5:
The soldiers of the 9th Virginia observed a steady routine. Their day started at 6 a.m. with marching and drilling. Only breakfast broke the morning routine. The companies spent the afternoon hours finishing military business and working in small details. At 5 p.m., the troops ate dinner, then relaxed in the evenings with mail and local newspapers.
The Sabbath provided a break in the weekly pace. Colonel Smith or Gen. Benjamin Huger, commander of the Department of Norfolk, often reinspected the troops. The men spent the rest of Sunday worshiping under the guidance of visiting preachers.
Life for the troops at Pinner's Point was much like that on Craney Island. Signalmen observed the passing river steamers from Fort Monroe and everyone postulated as to their objective. Hot weather, rain storms and swarms of mosquitoes harassed the soldiers. Also, naval officers instructed the infantrymen on the employment of coastal artillery. The men were more than willing to withstand the rigors of camp life but not the perceived insults of their commander. The Virginians differed with their commander's view on the roll of officers and enlisted troops. The soldiers in the ranks thought of themselves as honorable indivduals in a noble cause. Moreover, they had allowed themselves to be temporarily relegated down the social ladder to join their fellow volunteers in the army.
Notwithstanding feuding among company members life at Pinner's Point was boring for the young defenders. Rumors of victories in Western Virginia were always the topic of conversion. General Joseph E. Johnston's movement in the Shenandoah Valley and trimph at Manassas headed the small talk in the summer of 1861. As the warm days passed slowly, the troops amused themselves by taking fishing trips, visits to town and speculating on the destination of Union ships on the James River and the reason for gunfire on the Peninsula. An observation balloon above Hampton also caught the attention of the gunners at Pinner's Point. Sundays were spent listening to guest preachers just like the troops manning the other batteries. In July the announcement that the two companies at Pinner's Point were part of the 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment resulted in expectation of movement to Craney Island. The transfer, however, did not occur.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁶⁵

2. Residence: Jul 1860, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁶⁵

3. Military Service: Private in Co. K, 9th Va. Infantry, promoted Surgeon C.S. Army, 1861, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁷⁰

4. Military Enlistment: Co. K, 9 Reg't Virginia Infantry, 10 Jun 1861, Pinners Point, Norfolk, Virginia. ³⁷¹ *The enlistment date on the military service record only states the year as 186__, but with a review of additional information included in file the year is very probably 1861.

5. Military Service: Co. K, 9th Virginia Infantry, Jun-Dec 1861, Pinners Point, Norfolk, Virginia. ³⁷¹ Franklin J. White, Co. K, 9 Virginia Infantry, private
Franklin White, pvt., Co. K, 9 Reg't Virginia Volunteers appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above , for July & Aug. 1861
Dated: Aug. 31, 1861
Enrolled for active service:
When: June 10, 186_-
Where: Pinners Point
By whom: Edward Kearns
Present or absent: not stated
Remarks: Mustered into service by Lt. Geor. W. Harrison, C.S. Navy, June 30, 1861

Franklin White, pvt., Co. K, 9 Reg't Virginia Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above fro Sept & Oct. 1861
Dated Oct. 31, 1861
Enlisted When: June 10, 186__
Where: Pinners Point
By whom: Edward Kearns
Last paid by whom: Maj. Carr
To what time: Aug. 31, 186__
Present or absent: not stated

Franklin White, pvt., Co. K, 9 Reg't Virginia Infantry, appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above for Sept. & Oct. 1861.
Dated: Oct. 31, 1861
Enlisted When: June 10, 186__
Where: Pinners Point
By whom: Edward Kearns
Last paid by whom: Maj. Carr
To what time: Aug. 31, 186__
Present or absent: not stated

Franklin J. White, pvt., Co. K, 9 Reg't Virginia Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for Nov. & Dec. 1861
Dated: Dec. 31, 1861
Enlisted When: June 10, 186__
Where: Pinners Point
By whom: Edward Kearns
Remarks: Discharged at Pinners Special order 382 Hadrs Norfolk, Disc. Nov. 16, 1861

Franklin J. White, pvt., Co. K, 9 Va. appears on a Register of payments to Discharged Soldiers.
Date of Discharge: 16 Dec. 1861
Date of Payment: 16 Dec. 1861
By whom: C. W. Hardy
**The 9th Regiment Virginia Infantry was organized July 7, 1861 with ten companies, A to K, which had previously been accepted into the service of the Confederate States. Prior to the organizaion of this regiment and while in the service of the State of Virginia some of these companies had taken part in an ineffective attempt to form an artillery regiment.

6. Military Discharge: 16 Dec 1861, Pinners Point, Norfolk, Virginia. ³⁷¹

7. Witness: Asst. Surgeon in charge, 27 Apr 1862, Chimborazo Hospital No. 5, Richmond, Virginia. ³⁷² Inventory of the effects of C. J. Adams late of Company A, 11th Regiment of Alabama who died at Chimborazo the 27th day of April 1862
he has $1.75 of this worth left
F. J. White
Asst. Surg. in charge
C. J. Adams, pvt., Co. A, 11 Regiment of Alabama appears on a register of Chomborzo Hospital No. 5, Richmond, Virginia, under the head of "List of Names of Men who died in Division No. 5, Chimborazo Hosptial.
Date of Death: April 26, 1862

8. Witness: Asst. Surgeon P.A.C.S., 29 Aug 1862, Chimborazo Hospital No. 5, Richmond, Virginia. ³⁷³ Chimborazo Hospital No. 5, Richmond, August 29, 1862
Know all men by these presents that W. J. Bryan of Co. K, 44 Reg't Ga. Vol. do hereby authorize and empower J. D. Smith of Co. K, 44 Reg't Ga. Vol. to recieve and reciept for all money due me on my discriptive roll.
W. J. (X his mark) Bryan
Witness
F. J. White, Asst. Surg. PA.C.S.

Army of the Confederate States, Certificate of Disability for Retiring Invalid Soldiers
Under Act of Congress, Approved February 17th 1864
Private W. G. Bryan of Captain Beck's Company K of the 44th Geo. Regiment Cook's Brigade, enrolled or enlisted by Lieut. Johnson at Greensboro, Geo. on the 12th day of May 1861, to serve for the war. He was born in Green Co in the State of Georgia is 24 years of age, 6 feet 1 inches high, flind complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair, and by occupation when enlisted a farmer, and having appeared before this Board for examination, we do hereby certify that he is permanently disabled from service of any kind in consequence of organic disease of the hear. Disease contracted while in line of duty. We therefore recommend that he be reitred according to Gen. Order No. 34 A & G. I. Richmond, Va. 1864. This is reexamination and renewal of retirement
In consequence thereof he will not, in our opinion, be fit for duty in a less period than six months. We therefore recommend that he be placed on the retired list of Soldiers of the Invalid Corps.
C. J. Roach, Surgeon P.A.C.S.
N. R. Swimmer, Surgeon P.A.C.S.
P. B. Bayley, Surgeon P.A.C.S.
Examining Board, Augusta, Ga.
March 20th, 1865

9. Military Service: Co. F. & S, 47 North Carolina Infantry, 1 Mar 1863. ³⁷⁴ Franklin J. White, Co. F & S., 47 North Carolina Infantry, Surgeon
Franklin J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't North Carolina Infantry appears on a roster of the 47th Regiment North Carolina Volunteers organized March 24, 1862; mustered into Confederate service May 1862, for 3 years.
Dated: Feb. 1864
Date of rank and whether by appointment, election or promotion: Jan. 1863

Franklin J. White, Surgeon, 47 Regiment North Carolina Troops appears on a roll of honor of the organization named above.
County: Virginia
Date of entrance into service: Mar. 1, 1863
Age: 27
Vol. or Conscript: Vol.

F. J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't Vols. appears on a list of prisoners of war received at Fort Monroe, Va., Aug. 6, 1863, from Baltimore, Md., and sent to Fort Norfolk for confinement until further orders.
List dated Provost Marshal's Office, Dept. of Virginia, 7th Army Corps, Fort Monroe, Va., Aug. 6, 1863

F. J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't N.C. appears on a roll of prisoners of war received at Fort McHenry, Md. during the month of August, 1863.
Roll dated: not dated
Where captured: Williamsport
When captured: July 5, 1863
When received: Aug. 10, 1863
Where from: Norfolk, Va.

F. J. White, Surgeon 47 Reg't N.C. appears on a roll of prisoners of war sent from Fort Norfolk, Va. to Fort McHenry, Md., Aug. 10, 1863
Roll dated: not dated
Where captured: Williamsport
When captured: July 5, 1863

F. J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't N.C. appears on a roll of prisoners of war paroled at Fort McHenry, Md. and sent to City Point, Va., for exchange
Roll dated Hdqrs. Fort McHenry, Md., Nov. 1863
Where captured: Williamsport
When captured: July 5, 1863
Where from: Norfolk
When received: Aug. 10, 1863

Frank J. White, Surg., 47 Reg't N.C. Infantry appears on a roster of officers in the regiment named above
Roster dated: Nov. 29, 1864
By whose authority absent: Med. Ex. Board
Date of leaving regiment: Sept. 20, 1864
Date of commission: Mar. 1, 1863
Remarks: In hospital at Richmond

Receipt for store issued to Surg. F. J. White for his own use: Dec. 2, 1863
47 N.C.
1 Bridle $15
1 Bit 4
$19

Voucher No. 616
Paid the 24 day of Jany. 1865, F. J. White, Surgeon 47th N.C.
From the 1 day of Sept. 1862 to the 2 day of Oct. 1864
Pay $324
Forage:
Amount: $324
The Confederate States of America
To Surgeon F. J. White, 47th N.C. Infantry
Pay: 1st Sept 1864 to 31st Oct. 1864
Term of Service: 2 months
Pay per month: 162.00
Amount: $324.00
Remarks: Chimborazo Hospital, Jany 17, 1865
I certify that Surg. F. J. White is a patient (?) in Point (?) & under my treatment by order Conf. Goverment.
J. J. Cherry
I hereby certify that the foregoing account is accurate and just; that I have not been absent without leave during any part of thie time charged for: that I have not received pay, orage, or received money in lieu of any part thereof , for any part of the time therein charged; that the horses were actually kept in service and were mustered for the whole of the timecharged; that for the whole of the time charged for my staff appointment, I actually and legally held the appointment and did duty in the department; that I have been a commissioned officer for the number of years stated in the charge for every additional five years service; that I am not in arrears with the Confederate States on any account whatsoever; and that the last payment I received was from Capt. James E. West, A. G. M. and to the 31st day of August I, 1864.
I, at the same time, acknowledge that I have received of Capt. G. A. Barksdale, A. G. M. this 24th day of January 1865, the sum of three hundred and twenty-four dollars being the amount in full of said account.

Special Requisition:
(1) one tent
(1) one tent fly
(1) one set poles
I certify that the above requisition is correctand that the articles specified are absolutely requisite for the public service rendered so by the following circumstances.
F. J. White, Asst. Surg., 47th N.C.
Capt. J. J. Thomas Jr. A. G. M. will issue the articles specified in the above requisition.
Received in the field the 28th Febry 1863 of Capt. J. J. Thomas Jr. Assistant Quartermaster.
One test, one tent fly, one tent poles

Requisition for forage for one private horses in the service of Dr. F. J. White in the field for 29 days, commencing the 1st of Febry 1864 and ending the 29th Febry 1864.
Date: 1st Feb. to 29 Feb. 1864
No. of horses: 1
Daily allowance: 12 pounds
Total allowance: 348 pounds corn, 81 pounds hay
I certify, on honor, that the above requisition is correct and just, and that I have not drawn forage for any part of the time above charged.
F. J. White
Surg. 47th N.C. Regt.
Received during the monty of Feby. 1864, of Capt. J. J. Thomas, Assistant Quartermaster 6 3/4 bushels corn, 87 pounds hay in full of the above requisition.

Requisition for forage for one private horses in the service of Dr. F. J. white, Surgeon for 31 days, commencing the 1st day of March and ending the 31st of March 1864.
Date: 1st March to 31st March 1864
No. of horses: 1
Daily allowance: 4 pounds oats, 3 1/2 pounds hay
Total allowance: 124 pounds corn, 108 1/2 hay
I certify, on honor, that the above requisition is correct and just, and that I have not drawn forage for any part of the time above charged:
F. J. White,
Surg. 47th N.C.
Received in the field during the month of March 1864, of Capt. J. J. Thomas, Assistant Quartermaster, 12 lbs. corn, 108 1/2 pounds hay, in full of the above requisition.

The Confederate States of America, To Asst. Surg. F. J. White, PA.C.S.
Pay: 31st Dec. to 28th Feb.
Term of service charged: 2 months
Pay for Month: $110
Amount: $220.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing account is accurate and just; that I have not been absent, without leave, during any part of the time charged for; that I have not received pay, forage, or received money in lieu of any part thereof, for any part of the time therein charged; that the horses were actually kept in service and were mustered for the whole of the time charged; that for the whole of the time charged for my staff appointment, I actually and legally held the appointment and did duty in the department; that I have been a commissioned officer for the number of years stated in the charge for every additional five years service; that I am not in arrears with the Confederate States on any account whatsoever; and that the last payment I received was from Capt. J. West A. Q. M. and to the 31st day of December 1862.
I, at the same time, acknowledge that I have received of Capt. Divine A. Q. M. this 28th day of February 1863, the sum of two hundred & twenty dollars being the amount in full of said account.
F. J. White
Asst. Surg. P.A.C.S.
47th N.C.

Requisition for forage for one private horses in the service of Surgeon F. J. White in the field for 30 days, commencing the 1st of April and ending the 30th day of April 1864
Date: 1 April to 30th April 1864
Number of horses: 1
Daily allowance: 5 pounds corn
Total allowance: 150 pounds corn
I certify, on honor, that the above requisition is correct and just, and that I have not drawn forage for any part of the time above charged.
F. J. White
Surg. 47th N.C.
Received during the month of April 1864, of Capt. J. J. Thomas, Assistant Quartermaster: 150 pounds corn in full of the above requisition.

Franklin J. White, General and Staff Officers, Corps, Division and Brigade Staffs, Non-Com. Staffs and Bands, Enlisted Men, Staff Departments, C.S.A.
Asst. Surg. to Surg.

Franklin J. Whtie, Asst. Surg. Med. Dept. appears on a register of Appointments, Confederate States Army
State: Va.
To whom report: Genl. Huger
Date of appointment: Nov. 16, 1861
Date of confirmation: Feby. 5, 1862
Term of acceptance: Dec. 12, 1861
Genl Huger

F. J. white, Asst. Surgeon appears on a return of Medical officers in Maj. Gen. Arnold Elsey's District, for the month of Dec. 1862
Station: Richmond, Va.
With what troops serving: Chimaborazo Hospital

F. J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't N.C. appears on a register of Chimborazo Hospital No. 5, Richmond, Virginia
Admitted: Aug. 11, 1864
Returned to duty: Aug. 11, 1864

F. J. White, Surg. 47 Regt. appears on an inspection report of MacRae's North Carolina Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen. William MacRae.
Report dated near Petersburg, Va., Feby. 27, 1865
Commissioned officer accounted for: sick
Date: Sept. 11, 1864

F. J. White, Surg. 47 Regt N.C. appears on a register of Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Va., under the head of "Furloughs and Leaves of Absence:
When received: Sept. 2, 1864
Date of paper: Aug. 31, 1865
Where sent: Adj. Gen.
Where from: Chimborazo Hosp.
Remarks: Appd. & fwd. 30 days

F. J. White, Surg. 47 Regt N.C. appears on a register of Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Va. under the head of "Leaves of absence granted on Surgeon's Certificate"
When received: Sept. 19, 1864
When filed: Sept. 20, 1864
Where filed: Chomb. Hosp.

F. J. White, Medical Officer appears on a register of the Inspector of Hosptials Office, Richmond, Va. showing quarterly reports of sick and wounded received from Medical Officers.
Hospital or regiment: 47 N.C.
Station: Camp Marshall, Va.
Report received: Apl. 7, 1864--July 22, 1864

F. J. Whte, Surgeon 47 Reg't N.C. appears on a register of Chimborazo Hospital No. 5, Richmond, Virginia
Disease: A. Dysentry
Admitted: Aug. 26, 1864

F. J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't N.C. appears on a register of Chimborazo Hospital No. 5, Richmond, Virginia
Disease: A. Dysentry
Admitted: Aug. 11, 1864

F. J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't Va. appears on a register of Chimborazo Hospital No. 5, Richmond, Virginia
Admitted: Aug. 26, 1864
Furloughed: Sept. 1, 1864
Remarks: Was to ill to leave. Dec. 18 Trans to (?) Quarters to report to Surg. Garnett, pending application for leave

F. J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't N.C. appears on an inspection report of MacRae's Brigade of North Carolina Troops, commanded by Brig. Gen. William MacRae.
Report dated: near Petersburg, Va., Jan. 27, 1865
Absent commissioner officers accounted for
By what authority: sick in hospital at Richmond

F. J. White, Surg., 47 Regt N.C. appears on an inspection report of MacRae's Brigade of North Carolina Troops, commanded by Brig. Gen. William MacRae.
Report dated: near Petersburg, Va., Dec. 26, 1864
Absent commissioned officers accounted for
By what authority: sick leave
Dated: Sept. 17, 1864

F. J. White, Surg. 47 N.C. Regt. appears on an inspection report of commissioned officers absent from MacRae's Brigade
Report dated: Sept. 2, 1864
Absent commissioned officers accounted for
By what authority: Hospital at Richmond
Date: Aug. 25, 1864

F. J. White, A. S. appears on a register of Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Va.
Appointed: Nov. 15, 1861
Post: Chimborazo Hos.
Remarks: Jany 19, 47th N.C. Regt. Pettigreens B.

F. J. White, A. Surg. appears on a register of Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Va.
Appointed: Nov. 15, 1861
Disposition: Chimborazo Hos.
Remarks: Ordered to 47th N.C. Regt. Jany 19 M.D.
Relieved Jany. 21/63

F. J. White, Medical Officer appears on a register of Inspector of Hospitals Office, Richmond, Va. under the head of "Reports returned for correction"
Station: Hookerton, N.C.
when received: May 11, 1863
When returned for correction: May 13, 1863
when return corrected: May 23, 1863

F. J. White, Surg. 47 Reg't N.C. Troops appears on a morning report of officers Private Quarters, Richmond, Va. for Dec. 20, 1864
Admitted: Dec. 20, 186__

F. J. White, Surg. 47 Reg't N.C. appears on a register of Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Va. under the head of "Furloughs and Leaves of Absence"
When received: Dec. 7, 1864
Date of paper: Dec. 5, 1864
Where sent: A.A. G.
Where from: Chimb. Hosp.
Remarks: App.

F.J. White, Surgeon, 48 Reg't N.C. appears on a register of Medical Director's Office, Richmond, Va., under the head of "Furloughs and Leaves of Absence:
When received: Nov. 2, 1864
Date of paper: Nov. 1, 1864
Where sent: S. G. A.A. G.
Where from: Chimb. Hosp.
Remarks: App.

F. J. White, Asst. Surgeon appears on a return of Medical Officers Pettigrew's Brigade, for the month of Jan. 1863.
Post or Station: Magnolia
With what troop serviing: 47 Reg't N.C. Troops
Remarks: Confederate (?) Nov. 16, 1861. Reported for temporary duty as surgeon of the 47th Reg't. Reported for temporary duty as surgeon for the 47th Reg't

F. J. White, Surgeon, 47 Reg't N.C. appears on an inspection report of MacRae's Brigade of North Carolina Troops, Heth's Division, Hill's Corps, commanded by Brig. Gen. William MacRae.
Report dated: near Petersburg, Va., Nov. 30, 1864
Commissioned officers accounted for
By what authority: In hospital , Richmond
September 20, 1864

F. S. White, Asst. Surgeon appears on a return of Medical Officers in Department Commanded by Maj. Gen. G. W. Smith, for the month of Jan. 1863
Post or Station: Richmond, Va.
With what troops serving: Chimborazo Hosp.
Remarks: Relieved from duty Jan. 21/63.

Franklin Wite, Surgeon 47 Reg't N.C. Inf. appears on a register containing Rosters of Commissioned Officers, Provisional Army Confederate States
Date of resignation, death, transfer or promotion: Assigned, Apr. 11, 1863

Franklin White, Surgeon 47 Reg't N.C. Inf. appears on a register containg rosters of commissioned Officers, Provisional Army Confederate States
Remarks: 89/63

F. J. White, Surgeon
See papers filed with rolls of Co. A, 11th Ala. Inf.
Case of C. J. Adams

Asst. Surg. F. J. White
Chim. Hospital , Dec. 3rd, 1862
Stating that he has appeared before Med. Boa. with favorable result.

Chimborazo Hospital No. 5
December 3rd, 1862
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of Nov. 29th asking if I have appeared before a medical examing board and with what result.
In reply I would (can't read)

F. J. White, Surgeon Asst.
Greensboro, North Carolina
May 2, 1865
In accordance with the terms of the Military Convention, entered into on the twenty-sixth day of April 1865, between General Joseph E. Johnston, Commanding the Confederate Army, and Major General W. T. Sherman, Commanding the United States Army in North Carolina
Surgeon F. J. White, C.S.A.
has given his solemn obligation not to take up arms against the Government of the United States until properly released from this obligations; and is permitted to return to his home, not to be disturbed by the United States Authorities so long as he claims this obligation and obeys the laws in force where he may reside.
Wm Hartwell F. J. White
(?) Brig. Gen. Surgeon, C. S.A.

Paid the 31st day of August 1862, F. J. Whjte, Asst. Surgeon P.A.C.S.
From the 1st day of August 1862
To the 31 day of August 1862
Pay: $110.
Amount: $110

Confederate States of American
To: F. J. White, Asst. Surg. P.A.C.S.
Pay Date: 31 July to 31 August
Term: 1 month
Pay per month: $110.
Amount: $110.00

Franklin J. White, 1862
Special Requisition
2 pair pants
1 pair drawers
1 pair socks
1 coat
1 hat
2 shirts

Special Requisition
one pair pants
one pair drawers
two shirts
one coat

No. 15 lbs. F 1st Qer. 1864
As. F. J. White
Requistion for fuel for January 1864

Requisition for fuel for Dr. F. J. White stationed in the field for the month of January 1864
For myself--3 1/2 cords wood

F. J. white, Ass't Surg. C.S.A.
**See manuscript No. 6270 page, July 1862

Franklin White, Surgeon
Subject: Assignment
Special Order Number 89/4
Apr. 11, 1863
Adjutent & Inspector General's Office, Confederate States, contains information relative to the man named, on the subject mentioned above.

F. J. White, Ass't Surg. C.S.A.
**See Manuscript No. 6270, page
July 1862

F. J. White, Asst. Surg., P.A.C.S.
**See Personal Papers of W. J. Bryan
Co. K, 44th Regt. Ga. Vols.
Aug. 1862

10. Residence: 1866, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁴⁹

11. Occupation: Physician, 1866, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ^149,375 Portsmouth Business Directory--1866
Physicians--Bagwell & White--4 Ocean House

12. Deed: Thomas H. Bagwell & Franklin J. White to John S. Stubbs & B.W. Conant, 21 Nov 1866, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁶⁴ This Indenture made this Twenty First day of November 1866 between Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White of the first part, John S. Stubbs of the second part and B. W. Conant of the third part-- Whereas the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White are justly indebted to the said B. W. Conant in the just and full sum of ($9500.00) Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars lawful money of the United States to be paid by regular installments as will appear by a Bond of even tenor and date with this Indenture and executed by the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White, together with Margaret A. W. White of the said Franklin J. White unto the said B. W. Conant-- which debt with the legal interest thereon accruing the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White are willing to secure. Now this Deed Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises and in further consideration of the sum of ($5-) Five Dollars to the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White in hand paid by the said Jno. S. Stubbs before the unsealing of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowleged. They the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White have bargained and sold and do hereby bargain and sell unto the said John S. Stubbs his Executors administrators or assigns the following property to wit:-- All their Stock of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Furniture, Fixtures etc, in their two Stores situated, the one at No 56 High Street and the other at No 4 Grice Row Crawford Street, which is the same Stock of Goods this day purchased by the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White from the said B. W. conant as will more fully appear from Bill of Sale of even tenor and date with this Indenture-- To have and to hold the said property to the said John S. Stubbs his executors administrators and assigns and to the only proper use and behoof of the said John S. Stubbs his executors administrators etc. forever. Upon Trust nevertheless that the John S. Stubbs his Executors Administrators and assigns shall permit the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White to possess and enjoy the use and benefit of said property until default to the amount of ($1000.00) One Thousand Dollars, shall have been made in payment of the installments upon the Bond which this Indenture is intended to secure. And then upon this further trust that the said John S. Stubbs his executors administrators or assigns so soon after the happening of such default of payment to the said amount of ($1000.00) one thousand dollars, as the said B. W. conant his Executors, administrators and assigns, shall request, shall and will sell the said or such part thereof as will be deemed necessary of notice hereinafter mentioned if not, then to the highest bidder for cash at Public Auction, after having fixed the time and place of sale, at his or their discretion and given days notice thereof in one of the Newspapers published in the City of Norfolk and out of the moneys arising from such sale after satisfying the charges thereof and all other expenses attending the premises, pay to the said B. W. Conant his executors administrators or assigns the said sum of ($9500.00) Nine Thousand Five hundred dollars or the amount thereof remaining unpaid upon the said Bond with interest thereon-- And the balaince, if any, he shall pay to the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White their executors administrators and assigns-- But if the whole of the said sum of ($9500.00) Nine thousand five hundred dollars with interest as aforesaid shall be fully paid and discharged to the said B. W. Conant his executors administrators or assigns when the same shall become payable so that no defaults to the amount of ($1000.00) one thousand dollars shall have been made then this Indenture to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue.
In Witness whereof We the said Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White have hereunto set our hands and seals this twenty first day of November 1866--
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Thomas H. Bagwell
Franklin J. White
J. S. Stubbs, Trustee
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 20th day of November 1866-- This Deed was acknowledged before me by Thomas H. Bagwell, Franklin J. White and John S. Stubbs Trustee parties thereto and admitted to recorded--
Teste: Dempsey Nash c.c.

13. Advertisement: medication for dysentery, 8 Jul 1867, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁷⁶ Look At This---Just received a new supply of Mrs. Kidders' Dysentery Cordial, a good thing. Those in want should call at Bagwell & White's, and supply themselves.
The Universal Heath Paint still goes with a rush.

14. Advertisement: advistement for loss of appetite & debility, 23 Aug 1867, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁷⁶ We call attention of those persons who are suffering from loss of appetite and debility during the warm weather, to Osburn's Bitters. They give tone to the stomach, restore the appetite, and are very cheap in price. Bagwell & White are the agents for them.

15. Occupation: suregeon with the Independent Fire Company, May 1868, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁷⁷ Journal--May 13, 1868--Officers Independent Fire Company--Joseph D. Knap, foreman; 1st asst. John Murphy; 2nd asst. Thomas F. Mears; secy James A. Dillon; asst. secy. Ed T. Hitchins; Treas Roderick Daughtery; surgeon Dr. F. J. White; engineer James Booth; pipeman, Thomas Bland, J. W. Yost, Thoams Cruse, Nathan Angstadt; axeman, Joseph Hickman & Richard Ellis.

16. Letter: 15 Aug 1868, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁷⁸ Journal--August 15, 1868--Letter of tribute to Joseph D. Knapp, upon his resignation as foreman of the Independent Fire Co., signed by: John Murphy, James Delton, Roderick Daughtrey, T. J. Mears, Edwin Hitchins, and Franklin White. (Robert Noel had been elected to succeed Knapp)

17. Deed: Franklin J. White & Thos. H. Williams, trustee & J. S. Stubbs, trustee, 27 Nov 1868, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁶⁴ This Deed made this 27th day of Nov. 1868 between Franklin J. White and Thos. H. Williams Trustee of the one part and J. S. Stubbs trustee of the other part--Witnesseth that the said Franklin J. White and Thos. H. Williams Trustee, the former with general, and the latter with special warranty, do grant unto J. S. Stubbs, trustee, the following described lots, pieces or parcels of land situate in Portsmouth with the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, and described in a certain deed bearing date and record Nov. 14th 1866 from said Franklin J. White, and wife to Thos. H. Williams trustee as situate on Crabb street and conveyed to Wm. Outten by Jas. C. Choate Oct. 17th 1849, and another lot on Crabb and Dinwiddie streets and conveyed by James C. and Benjamin Choate on the 17th day of Octr. 1849 and the remainder expectant on the death of the Mother of said wife situate at the S. W. corner of the intersection of Crabb and Dinwiddie streets, which said described property is subject to a deed to J. S. Stubbs, trustee, for the benefit of B. W. Conant of record Nov. 23rd. 1866,-- Nevertheless in trust to secure the payment of a bond for five hundred dollars, executed by Thomas H. Bagwell and Franklin J. White, and payable to Dolla A. Brittingham (the daughter of George R. Armstead) the interest of which payable quarterly is to be paid to George R. Armistead during his life, but it is hereby expressly provided, that if the quarterly payments of the interest should not be regularly paid to the said George R. Armistead during his life, or if default in the payment of both principal and interest should be made to said Dolla A. Brittingham upon demand of payment after the death of said George R. Armistead, then and in the event of the happening of either, the said trustee at the request of either the said George R. Armistead upon default of paying to him the quarterly interest during his natural life or default of paying both principal and interest, after his death to said Dolla A. Brittingham, or her personal representatives or assigns, shall sell said property and after paying the expenses incident to executing the trust, pay the debt and interest provided for hereby, and the residue, to said Franklin J. White or Thos. H. Williams, trustee. Witness the following signatures and seals.
Franklin J. White
Thos. H. Williams, Trus.
J. S. Stubbs, Trustee
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, the 28th day of November 1868-- This Deed was acknowledged before me by Franklin J. White, Thomas H. Williams, Trustee, and J. S. Stubbs, Trustee, parties thereto, and admitted to record.
Teste: Dempsey Nash, c.c.

18. Deed: F. J. White to Thomas H. Williams, 25 Jan 1869, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁷⁹ This Deed made this 25th day of January 1869 between Franklin J. White of the first part, Thomas H. Williams of the second part, and William E. White of the third part--whereas the said Franklin J. White is justly indebted to the said William E. White in the just and full sum of ($800.00) eight hundred dollars as witnessed by his several bond payable one day after date with interest and of even tenor and date with this instrument, the payment of which said sum he is willing to secure--now this Deed witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises and in further consideration of the sum of five dollars to him in hand paid by the said Thomas H. Williams the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, he the said Franklin J. White, doth grant with general warranty unto the said Thomas H. Williams all the following property to wit: a certain lot or parcel of land situated on Crabb Street which is the same conveyed to Wm. Outten deceased by James C. Choate and wife by Deed dated October 17th 1849, also another lot or parcel of land situated on Crabb and Dinwiddie Streets which is the remainder of a lot of land conveyed to William Outten deceased by James C. Choate and wife and Benjamin Choate by Deed dated October 17th 1849 and also another lot or parcel of land situated at the South West corner of the intersection of Crabb and Dinwiddie Street, together with all the appurtences unto the said several lots belonging--all of which will appear more fully described by reference to Deed executed by Franklin J. White and Margaret A. W. , his wife to Thos. H. Williams, trustee, dated Sept. 19th 1866, the will of William Outten and the Deeds above mentioned all of which are duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the City of Portsmouth and Norfolk County Courts--In Trust to secure the above mentioned sum of ($800.00) eight hundred dollars and the Interest that may be done at the time of the execution of this Trust. Upon the above mentioned premises are already two prior incumbrances, the one a Deed of Trust executed by Thos. H. Williams, trustee, and Margaret A. W. White to J. S. Stubbs, trustee to secure the payment of a certain sum therein mentioned unto B. W. Conant--said Deed dated November 23rd 1866. The second a Deed of Trust dated November 27th 1868--and executed by Thos. H. Williams trustee and Franklin J. White to J. S. Stubbs to secure payment of Bond of Bagwell and White unto George R. Armistead and others as will appear more fully by reference to said Deeds of Trust--If the prior liens upon the said property should be first enforced and none of the same sold then shall be sufficient to satisfy the same then it shall be lawful for the said Thomas H. Williams to receive the balance thereof and first apply each balance to the payment of the amount herein secured--and should any money or monies remain in the hands of the said Thos. H. Williams, Trustee, after the satisfaction in payment of the said eight hundred dollars, he is hereby authorized to pay over the same either to myself or my legally appointed attorney.
Witness the following signatures and seals.
Franklin J. White
State of Virginia, City of Portsmouth, s.s.
I, A. S. Watts a Notary Public for the City aforesaid do hereby certify that Franklin J. White whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date the 25th day of January 1869 has acknowledged the same before me in my city aforesaid. Given under my hand this 25th day of January 1869.
A. S. Watts, Not. Pub.
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 9th day of September 1869. This Deed was admitted to record upon the certificate annexed of A. S. Watts, a Notary Public in and for the City of Portmsouth, State of Virginia.
Teste: Dempsey Nash, c.c.

19. Residence: came to Nevada, 1870, Carson City, Nevada. ³⁸⁰

20. Occupation: elected to Board of Censors, 1 Jul 1878, Virginia City, Nevada. ³⁸¹ Nevada State Medical Society--In April 1878, a suggestion was made by several physicians of the State as to the propriety of organizing a medical society embracing the State at large, under the auspices of, and in affiliation with, the "National American Medical Association." Accordingly, a general call was made through the press, and a circular issued to be sent to all the medical men of the State belonging to the old school of medicine.
There assembled under this call at Carson City, twenty-four medical men from different parts of the State, who formed an organization called the Nevada State Medical Society, divested of all local prejudices, partisan tendencies or personal motives. Its objects are:---
First--The cultivation and advancement of the science by united exertions for mutual improvement, and by contributions to medical literature.
Second--The promotion of the character, interests and honor of the fraternity by maintaining union and harmony in the regular profession of the State, and aiming to elevate the standard of medical education.
Third--The separation of regular from irregular practitioners.
Fourth--The association of the profession proper for purposes of mutual recognition and fellowship.
The regular meetings are held semi-annual session in Odd Fellows Hall, Virignia, on July 1 & 2, 1878, and elected officers as follows: President, Dr. J. W. Van Zandt, Virginia; Vice-Presidents, Dr. J. W. Waters, Carson; Dr. A. Dawson, Reno; Dr. H. W. Smith; Recording Secretary, Dr. F. M. Conn, Virginia; Corresponding Secretary, Dr. J. Thomas Johnson, Virginia; Treasurer, Dr. E. D. Black, Genoa.
Board of Censors--Dr. J. Grant, Virginia; Dr. H. H. Hogan, Reno; Dr. B. Robinson, Virignia; Dr. F. J. White, Carson; Dr. T. J. Magee, Gold Hill.
The roll of membership at this time included the names of thirty-three physicians. The oration was delivered by Dr. A. Dawson, of Reno, and a report of a case of encephaloid cancer of the brain was submitted by Dr. F. H. Engels, of Virginia.
Since that time the society has held its meetings semi-annually, kept up its membership and greatly promoted the interests of the medical fraternity in Nevada.

21. Census: U.S., 1880, Carson City, Ormsby Co., Nevada. ³⁸² Franklin J. White, self, male, married, white, age 42, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation; physician
Mary V. White, other, female, married, white, age 22, born in Michigan, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Virginia, occupation: keeping house
(* enumerated in a hotel)

22. Residence: 1881, Carson City, Nevada. ³⁸⁰ Came to state in 1870

23. Occupation: physician and surgeon, 1881, Carson City, Nevada. ³⁸⁰

24. Residence: 1884, Carson City, Nevada. ³⁶⁷

25. Residence: moved to, Abt 1885, San Rafael, California. ³⁶⁸

26. Obituary: death of Dr. F. J. White, Jul 1893, San Rafael, California. ³⁸³ 7 August 1893--Death of Dr. F. J. White
The Marin county Tocsin of July 29th , published at San Rafael, California has the following account of the death of Dr. F. J. White, a former well known and much beloved citizen of Portsmouth:
The community was inexpressibly shocked and grieved last Tuesday evening when the sad news spread through the streets that Doctor F. J. White had expired suddenly in his office. Many refused to credit the report but investigation showed it to be only too true.
The facts connected with the melancholy event are briefly told. The Doctor had been feeling indisposed during the afternoon and had kept closely to his office, although there is no reason to suppose that his trouble was sufficiently grave to convey a premonition of death. He was visited several time during the afternoon by Thos. May of Wolfe's drugstore, to whom he said that he was feeling somewhat under the weather but would soon be all right. During the evening, Day again called and later young M Murray dropped in. The three were engaged in an ordinary conversion when Dr. White suddenly started and half raised himself from the lounge on which he was resting and as instantly collassed. There was no further struggle or evidence of life, and death seemed to have come like a stroke of lightning. Coroner Eden took charge of the remains and called on Dr. Jones to hold an autopsy, when the cause of death was found to be heart disease. That organ was seriously impaired by fatty degeneration, but the immediate cause seems to have been the presence of a clot in one of the cardiac compartments.
Probably no man in San Rafael could have dropped out of the procession of life with so universal a regret. A physician, Dr. White enjoyed the confidence of his numerous clientage to a wonderful degree and many of infirm health, who have learned through the experience of years to rely on his skill, feel only too acutely that they have sustained an irreparable loss. But apart from the regret that must always follow to the grave one whom professional ability or other talent had made a useful citizen, there was a far deeper sentiment of sorrow, fro Dr. White was respected and loved as a man as only one other xitizen of San Rafaelhas been. He was one of those rare characters toward whom human affections naturally gravitate, and if he had an enemy in the world we are not aware of it. He unitedin his person all the qualities that should adorn a gentleman. He was courteous; modest, mindful of his obligations, truthful, unselfish, honorable, selfrespecting, a true friend, and with as kind a heart as ever bent in a human breast. In his profession, his standards were high. He regarded it not merely as a means of gaining a livelihood, but also as imposing on him obligations that he could not justly avoid. He believed that his first obligation always was to relieve human suffering and that compensation was a secondary consideration. He never refused a sick call, day or night, no matter how hopeless the financial outlook, and when attending to his most poverty-stricken patient he was just as earnest in his efforts and just as considerate in his manner as if the sufferer had been one of his wealthiest patients.
He was so perfectly unassuming, so diilident in discussing anything that might reflect to his advantage, that only his intimate friends knew the full extent of his large charity. But when the sad intelligence of his death was broken to the community it was noticeable that everyone had a story to tell of some kindly act, each illustrating the constant benevolence of his gentle, sympathetic nature.
A great concourse of real mourners filled St. Paul's Church last Thursday afternoon to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory. After the services at the church, the imprressive Masonic ceremonies were conducted at the Mount Tamalpais Cemetery.
Dr. White came to San Rafael about eight years ago, shortly after the death of Doctor Tafisferro. He was a native of Virginia and served with distinction in the Confederate service as a surgeon. At the end of the war, he moved to Nevada where he practiced medicine till he settled in this city. Deceased leaves a widow to mourn his loss.

75. Absalom Judge Manning [210] ^153,154,155 (Mary Hodges⁶¹, Solomon³³, Thomas²², Richard⁶, Roger (Captain)¹) was born on 16 Mar 1807 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^{143,153,156,157,158} and died on 16 Apr 1871 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^159,160 at age 64. The cause of his death was consumption.¹⁵³

Death Notes: Name: Absolan Manning
Race: white Sex: male
Date of Death: April 16, 1871 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: consumption
Age: 64 years
Parents: Matthew & Mary Manning
Place of Birth: Norfolk Co.
Occupation: clerk
Status: married
Informant: Sarah Manning, wife

General Notes: A J Manning listed as Peabody Hotel proprietor 100 High Portsmouth VA 1888. Norfolk City Directory, 1888. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1888. Norfolk City Directory, 1889. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1889. Norfolk City Directory, 1890-91. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1891.
However this is not Absalom, wife of Sophronia. He died in 1871,

Mon 17 Jul 1854
Married at Christ Church on Thursday evening the 13th inst. At 1/4 past 4 o'clock, by the Rev. Mr. Minnigerode. Dr. A. A. Harris, U. S. N., to Miss Lizzie S. Taylor of this city.

Died on Saturday morning at half past 8 o', Elizabeth Demelin only daughter of A. J. and Louisa Manning aged 2 months and 18 days.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanorfol/obits8.htm

Not Absalom who married Sophronia in 1871.

Medical Notes: *Tuberculosis of the lung. A tubercular infection of the lungs characterized by the development of cavities that cause breathing difficulties along with a chronic cough. At first, the phlegm brought up by coughing contains purulent matter; later blood is expelled as well.
And a wasting of the body, local or general. A term commonly used during the 18th and 19th centuries but still found in current medical resources. ³⁸⁴

Noted events in his life were:

1. Deed: between A. Judge Manning & William H. H. Hodges, 27 Aug 1837, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁸⁵ Grantor: A. Judge Manning & Sopronia S. W., his wife
Grantee: William H. H. Hodges
Date of Deed: 27 August 1837 Date Recorded: 3 September 1837
Consideration: $300.00
Signatures or marks: A. Judge Manning S.S. W. Manning
W. H. H. Hodges, trustee
Witnesses: "blank"
Description: all that certain house, and lot of land situate in that part of Portsmouth called New Town and bounded follows: beginning at the east corner of Samuel Hoffler's lot and running thence westwardly along said lot one hundred and twenty feet to Henry Hall's lot, thence along said lot and Samuel Turner's lot forty five feet thence northwardly to James May's lot, thence along the said lot east one hundred and twenty feet to third street, thence along the said street southwardly to the beginning:
Other Pertinent Information: In Trust secure to the Merchants and Mechanics Saving Bank, Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, the payment of a negoble promissory note for three hudnred dollars dated the 27th day of August 1837, drawn and made by the said A. Judge Manning and payable to George W. O. Maupin at the Office of Discount and Deposit of the said Bank sixty days of the date thereof and endorsed by the said George W. O. Maupin. The said note having been discounted by the said Bank for the sole use and benefit of the said A. Judge Manning. Also to secure to said Bank the paymont of any and all notes which from time to time may be given in continuation or renewal of the said note either in whole or in part also secure the said George W. O. Maupin Endorser of the said note from all loss or damage which he may sustain by reason of his endorsement of the said note or by reason of the endorsement of any other note or notes which from time to time maybe given in continuation or renewal of the same, either in whole or in part. And the said A. Judge Manning covenants to and with the parties interested to keep the house on said lot insured for the benefit of said parties, until said note before mentioned and described shall be fully paid and satisfied. And it is understood agreed and herby expressed that when the said debt hereby secured shall be fully paid off and dischared that the Trustee herein named shall convey back the said house & lot hereby conveyed to him by the said A. Judge Manning for the term of his natural life with remainder in fee simple to the said Sophronia S. W. Manning.

2. Property: John Harper sells to A. J. Manning, slaves Bob & Jim, 16 Mar 1838, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁸⁶ This Indenture made the 16th day of March 1838 between John Harper of the first part and A. J. Manning of the second part and William B. Manning of the third part. Whereas the said John Harper is justly indebted to the said William B. Manning in the sum of eight hundred dollars to be paid on the 25 day of April in 1838 (present year) as by a bond bearing date on the 16th day of March 1838 more fully appearing with the legal interest thereon accuring the said John Harper is willing and desirous to secure. Now this Indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of one dollar of lawful money of Virginia to the said John Harper in hand paid by the said A. J. Manning at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. He the said John Harper hath given granted bargained sold aliened ? released confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien ? release and confirm to the said A. J. Manning his heirs and assigns forever negroes Bob and Jim and all the estate right will and interest of the said John Harper in & to the said granted or intended to be hereby granted slaves.
To have and to hold the said hereby granted or intended to be hereby granted slaves Bob and Jim unto the said A. J. Manning his heirs executors administrators & assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of the said A. J. Manning his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever and the said John Harper for himself his heirs executors and assigns doth hereby covenant promise and agree to and with the said A. J. Manning his heirs executors and assigns forever in manner and form following, that is to say, that the said John Harper his heirs and assigns the aforesaid slaves unto the said A. J. Manning his heirs and assigns against all persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. Upon trust nevertheless that the said A. J. Manning his heirs and assigns permit the said John Harper to remain in quiet and peaceful possession of the said slaves and take the profits thereof to his own use until default be made in the payment of the said sum of eight hundred dollars with interest either in whole or in part, and then upon this further trust, that he the said A. J. Manning or his heirs executors or administrators or assigns shall and will so soon after the happening of such default of payment as he is his heirs executors administrators or assigns my think proper or the said Wm. B. Manning his executors administrators or assigns shall request sell the said slaves Bob and Jim hereby conveyed to the highest bidder for the purpose and shall have given ten days notice in same public paper, shall sell for ready money the above named slaves and out of the monies accuring from such sale shall after satisfying the charges thereof and all other expenses attending the premises pay to the said Wm. B. Manning his executors administrators or assigns the said sum of eight hundred dollars with the interest which may therein lawfully have accured and the balance of any pay to the said John Harper his heirs executors administrators or assigns. But if the whole of the said sum of eight hundred dollars shall be fully paid off and discharged to the said Wm. B. Manning his executors administrators or assigns on or before the 20th day of April in the year 1828 when the same is payable so that mo default of payment of the said sum of eight hundred dollars be made, then this Indenture to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue.
In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written.
John Harper
A. J. Manning
Wm. B. Manning
Sealed and delivered in presence of
M. H. Manning
Jno. T. Manning
B. W. Palmer
In the Clerk's Office of Norfolk County Court 30 April 1838. This Indenture was proved by the oath of B. W. Palmer a subscribing witness thereto; and in the Clerk's Office aforesaid 3rd May 1838 was proved by the oath of M. H. Manning also a subscribing witness thereto; and in the Clerk's Office aforesaid 15 May 1838 was acknowledged by A. J. Maning a party thereto and in the Clerk's Office aforesaid 26 May 1838 was proved by the oath Jno. T. Manning the remaining subscribing witness thereto and admitted to record.
Teste: Wm. H. Wilson, c.c.

3. Deed: sells parcel of land to John Richardson, 8 Aug 1838, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁸⁷ Grantor: Absalom J. Manning
Grantee: John Richardson Residence: Portsmouth
Date of Deed: 8 August 1838 Date Recorded: 11 August 1838
Consideration: $870.00
Signatures or marks: A. J. Manning
Witnesses: "blank"
Description: a certain piece or parcel of a lot of land in the Town of Portsmouth being a part of a lot no. 106 bounded as follows to wit: Beginning on the West side of Court Street at the north lineof the piece of said lot conveyed in 1837 by said Murdaugh to Wm. Forbes and running thence north on Court Street thirty two feet, thence West one hundred and twenty feet, thence south thirty two feet to Forbes line, thence East on Forbes line one hundred and twenty feet to the beginning on Court Street being the same lot piece or parcel of land which was conveyed to the said A. J. Manning by Jno. W. Murdaugh and wife bearing date on the 24th April 1838 and duly recorded in the Clerk's office of Norfolk County.

4. Deed: between Absalom J. Manning & William Outten, 14 Nov 1838, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁸⁸ Grantor: Absalom J. Manning Residence: Portsmouth
Grantee: William Outten Residence: Portsmouth
Date of Deed: 14 November 1838 Date Recorded: 20 November 1838
Consideration: $1,800.00
Signatures or marks: A. J. Manning
Witnesses: "blank"
Description: all that tract of land lying and being in the Parish of Portsmouth containing two hundred and ten acres more or less bounded by the lands of Mr. Cocke, Wesley Richardson and other being the same which the said Absalom J. Manning purchased from James Murdaugh as trustee as will appear by deed bearing date 21 June 1828 and duly recorded.

5. Census: U.S., 1840, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁸⁹ 1 m, 30-40; 2 f under 10; 2 f, 20-30; = 6 whites. 19 slaves: 2 m under 5; 4 m, 24-35; 5 m 35-54; 4 f under 10; 1, 10-23' 1. 24-35; 2f, 36-54

6. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹⁰ Name: Absolam Manning
Residence: Portsmouth
Estate: fee simple Lot # 201
Town: Gosport
Value of building: 1,400.00 Value of lots & buildings: 1,600.00

7. Census: slave schedule, Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹¹ A. J. Manning, 1 black male slave, age 10

8. Census: 1850 U.S., Sep 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁹⁴ A. J. Manning, age 43, male, clerk, value of real estate: 2,500, born in Va.
Sophrenia S. W. Manning, age 36, female, born in Va.
Margaret A. Manning, age 16, female, attended school within year
Mary H. Manning, age 14, female, attended school within year
Job P. Manning, age 2, male
Margaret Williamson, age 67, female, born in N.Y., blind
Sarah George, age 14, female, black, born in Va.

9. Occupation: clerk, Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹²

10. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹²

11. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1851, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹³ Name: Absolam Manning
Estate: fee simple Lot # 201
Town: Gosport
Value of building: 1,400.00 Value of lot & building: 1,600.00
Yearly rent of lots: 120 Tax: 3.46

12. Occupation: clerk, 3 Apr 1852, Portsmouth, Virginia. ³⁹⁴ April 3, 1852--Letter of regret at the transfer of Commodore S. H. Stringham, commandant of the Yard, signed by ... A. Judge Manning, Clerk of the Yard....Charles Cassell, Master sail maker

13. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1852, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹⁵ Name: Absolam Manning
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 201 Town of Gosport
Value of building: 1,400 Value of lots & buildings: 1,600
Tax: 2.88

14. Deed: A. Judge Manning to wife, Sophronia S. W. , 4 Oct 1853, Norfolk County, Virginia. ³⁹⁶ Grantor: A. Judge Manning
Grantee: Sophronia S. W. Manning
Date of Deed: 4 October 1853 Date Recorded: 4 November 1853
Consideration: of natural love & affection & $1.00
Signatures or marks: A. Judge Manning
Witnesses: B. W. Palmer, A. M. Tabb, & I. A. Denson
Description: all that certain house and lot of land situated in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Newtown, bounded as follows, beginning at the east corner of Samuel Hofflers lot and running thence westwardly along said lot one hundred and twenty feet to Henry Hall's lot, thence along said lot and Samuel Turner's lot forty five feet northwardly to James Mayo's lot, thence along the said lot eastwardly one hundred and twenty feet to third street, thence along the said street southwardly to the beginning (subject however to be held by the said A. Judge Manning for and during the time of his natural life).

15. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1853, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹⁷ Name: Absalom Manning
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 201 Town of Gosport
Value of building: 1,400 Value of lots & buildings: 1,600
Tax: 3.20

16. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1854, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹⁸ Name: Absolam J. Manning
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 201 Town of Gosport
Value of buildings: 1,800 Value of lots & buildings: 2,000
Tax: 4.40 Improved

17. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1855, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁹⁹ Name: Absolom J. Manning
Residence: Portsmouth Estate: fee simple
Lot # 201 Town of Gosport
Value of buildings: 1,800 Value of lots & buildings: 2,000
Tax: 4.00

18. Election: Common Council, 9 Apr 1855, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁰⁰ Beacon--April 9, 1855
Common Council--Geo. W. Peete, Jos. N. Schoolfield, James W. Mathews, C. W. Murdaugh, Geo. R. Snead, James Guy, A. J. Manning, Robert T. Scott, Geo. S. Thompson, Isaac V. Pratt, Holt Wilson, Winchester Watts, Joseph H. Porter

19. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1856, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁰¹ Name: A. J. Manning Lot # 201
Value of building: 1,800 Value of lot including building: 2,000
Amount of tax on lot: 8.00

20. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1857, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁰² Name: A. J. Manning Lot # 201
Value of building: 1,800 Value of lot including building: 2,000
Amount of tax on lot: 8.00

21. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1858, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁰³ Name: A. J. Manning Lot # 201
Estate: fee simple
Value of building: 1,800 Value of lot including building: 2,000
Amount of tax on lot: 8.00

22. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁰⁴ Name: A. J. Manning Residence: Gosport
Value of building: 1,800 Value of lot including building: 2,000
Amount of tax on lot: 8.00

23. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁰⁵ Name: A. J. Manning Residence: Gosport
Estate: fee simple Lot # 201
Town: Gosport
Value of building: 1,800 Value of lot & building: 2,000
Amount of tax on lot: 8.00

24. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵ Absalom J. Manning, 52, male, clerk, value of real estate: 2,500; value of personal property: 50, born in Va.
Sophronia Manning, 44, female, born in Va.
Mary A. Manning, 23, female, born in Va.
Job P. Manning, 12, male, born in Va., attended school within year
Sophronia P. Manning, 9, female, born in Va., attended school within year
Fanny A. Manning, 6, female, born in Va., attended school within year
Matthew W. Manning, 3, male
Margt. Williamson, 75, female, value of real estate: 1,600; value of personal property: 100, born in N.Y.

25. Census: slave schedule, 1860, St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁴⁰⁶ A. J. Manning, slaves
2-black females, age 25
1-black male

26. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁰⁷

27. Occupation: clerk , Jul 1860, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁰⁷

28. Land Assessement: Lot # 201, 1861, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁰⁸ Name: A. J. Manning Residence: Portsmouth
Lot # 201 Town: Gosport
Value of building: 1,800 Value of lot including building: 2,000
Amount of tax on lot: 8.00

29. Census: 31 Aug 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁰⁹ A. Judge Manning, age 62, male, white, clerk in Navy Yard, born in Va.
Sophronia S. W. Manning, age 55, female, white, keeping house, born in Va.
Job P. Manning, age 23, male, white, clerk in Navy Yard, born in Virginia
Sophronia R. Manning, age 17, female, white, at home, born in Va.
Fanny A. Manning, age 15, female, white, at home, born in Va.
Matthew W. Manning, age 12, male, white, at home, born in Va.
Mary H. Riell, age 32, female, white, lives with her father, born in Va., insane
Harry E. Riell, age 3, male, white,born in Florida
Margaret P. Williamson, 86, female, white, lives with son-in-law, born in New York, blind

30. Residence: Washington Street, Apr 1871, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴¹⁰

31. Occupation: clerk, 1871, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁵³

32. Occupation: clerk of Gosport Navy yard, 1871, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴¹⁰

33. Bible: Death entry, 16 Apr 1871. ¹⁵⁷ Manning Bible: Died April 16th 1871 at an early hour in the morning A. Judge Manning aged 64 years and one month. The last of five Brothers and of a family of seven children save one sister [Mary Ann Amelia]. May she be spared many years. S.B.K. [Steven Bartett Kenney.]

34. Obituary: The Herald, 18 Apr 1871, Portsmouth, Virginia. ^159,411,412 Absolom J. Manning. A. Judge Manning. Death of another venerable citizen. One by one the old land marks are passing away. We were grieved to learn yesterday of the demise of Mr. Absolom J. Manning, an old and well known citizen of our town, whose death took place at his home on Washington Street on Sunday night. The deceased was Clerk of Gosport Navy Yard for a long number of years and was esteemed and respected by all who knew him.

35. Letter: requesting to buy lot of land next to Mr. Myer's in Newtown, 25 Mar 1844, Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴¹³ Gosport, March 25/44
Dear Sir,
Please inform me per the (?) if you mentioned to your father what I wrote you sometime ago, about selling a lot of ground next to Mr. Myer's new house in Newtown and if he is will to dispose of that one, or the one next to it what he will take for either, or both of them--by attending to the above you will obey me
Very Respectfully
A. J. Manning
If he will sell at a price to suit/then execute a deed for the same and I will call at the office when you obey & pay

Absalom married Sophronia Sarah Wood Palmer [212] ^{154,155,160,193,194,195} [MRIN: 110], daughter of Captain Job Palmer [322] and Margaret Cummings [323], on 29 May 1847 in South Mills, Camden County, North Carolina ^161,162.^,163 Sophronia was born in 1817 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^194,195 and died on 13 Jun 1873 in Portsmouth, Virginia ¹⁹⁶ at age 56. The cause of her death was jaundice.¹⁹⁷

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage/children: ¹⁹⁸ Sophronia Sarah Wood Palmer, my mother, married A. Judge Manning of Norfolk County, State of Virginia, settled in Portsmouth, lert four children: Job Palmer, Sophronia Palmer, Fannie Annie and Matthew William Manning, children of her second husband, A. Judge Manning; and Margaret Palmer and Mary Hodges Manning children of William B. Manning, her first husband. My mother married two brothers. (A scrapbook page detailing many members of Palmer family and relations)

2. Marriage: 29 May 1847, Camden County, North Carolina. ^414,415 June 3, 1847---Married in Camden County, N.C. on the 29th ult. by John Richardson, Esq., Mr. A. J. Manning to Miss Sophron S. W. Manning, all of Portsmouth, Va.

Death Notes: Name: S. S. Manning
Race: white Sex: female
Date of Death: June 13, 1873 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: jaundice
Age: 56 years
Parents: Job & Margaret Palmer
Place of Birth: Norfolk Co.
Status: widow
Informant: Sophonia Manning, daugher

General Notes: She married two brothers, William B. Manning first and then Absolum Judge Manning.

Medical Notes: *A condition caused by the presence of bile and characterized by the yellow appearance of the skin, mucous membrances, and body secretions. ²⁰⁰

Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: 1850 U.S., Sep 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁹⁴

2. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁴

3. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

4. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

5. Census: 31 Aug 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰¹ Sophronia S. W. , age 55, female, white, keeping house, born in Va.

6. Obituary: 21 Jun 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰² June 21, 1873--Mrs. Sophronia S. W. Manning, widow of the late Judge Manning, Washington & Clifford

7. Oath of Administration: 9 Aug 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁰³ Saturday, August 9th 1873
Present--The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
Administration on the estate of Mrs. Sophronia S. W. Manning, deceased, is granted to James D. Brady, who made oath and together with George W. Fauth, his surety (who justified an oath as to his sufficiency) entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of one thousand dollars with conditions according to law, which bond orderd to be recorded.

8. Appraisers: 9 Aug 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁰⁴ Saturday, August 9th 1873
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
It is ordered that Charles M. Clark, Wm. H. Wilder, Wm. N. Eaton, S. B. Kenney and C. S. Sturtevant or any three of them, being first duly sworn, appraise in current funds the present estate of mrs. Sophronia S. W. Manning, deceased and make report.

9. Inventory & Appraisement: 14 Aug 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁰⁵ An Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of Sophronia S. W. Manning deceased
City of Portsmouth
Aug. 14, 1873
We the undersigned, Wm. A. Eaton, S. B. Kenney and Chas. H. Sturtevant who were appointed by the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the day, A.D. 1873 to appraise the personal estate of S. S. W. Manning, deceased being first duly sworn, have appraised such Personal Estate as was produced to us, as follows:
Inventory of Articles
Basement
2 Tables $3.00 Stove $5. Safe $2. Chest .50 10.50
Stand .50 4 chairs 2.00 2.50
Sitting Room
Sideboard $3. Chair $1. Table $3. Stand $3. 10.00
Middle Hall
Table $3. 2 Chairs $1. Hall Lamp $2. 6.00
Parlor
Table $5. Sofa $6. Music stand $1. 12.00
5 Chairs $5. Carpet $10. Mirror $1.50 16.50
Entry or Upper Hall
Wardrobe $6.50 Trunk .50 Table .75 7.75
Back Chamber
Bedstead $4. Bedstead $1.50 Bureau $2. 7.50
Washstand .75 Clock $1.25 2.00
Total value carried forward 74.75
Amount of value brought forward 74.75
Front Chamber
Bedstead $7.50 Bureau $2.50 Washstand .50 10.50
Table $1 Feather Beds $40. Mattrasses $5.00 46.00
4 Pillows $10 2 Bolsters & Bed Covering $15. 25.00
8 Curtains $5. Carpet $5. Rug $2.50 12.50
$168.75
Wm. N. Easton
S. B. Kenney
Chas. N. Sturtevant
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, James D. Brady admin of the estate of Mrs. S. S. W. Manning deceased do certified that the foregoing inventory of the personal estate of Mrs. S. S. W. Manning, deceased embraces all the personal estate of said Mrs. S. S. W. Manning, deceased, which has come to my possession or knowledge, or which is under my management or subject to my authority, in my fiduciary character.
Jas. D. Brady
Admin
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
This 14th day of August 1873, personally appeared before me G. F. Edwards, a Commissioner in and for the City aforesaid Wm. N. Eaton, S. B. Kenney, Chas. H. Sturtevant who severally made oath that they and each of them, to the best of their ability, whould appraise such of the Personal Estate of S. S. W. Manning, deceased, as may be produced to them; and a true inventory of the same, and the value thereof, make and return according to law.
Given under my hand the day and year first above written.
G. F. Edwards, Comm'r
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, G. F. Edwards the Commissioner of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, do certify that the foregoing Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of S. S. W. Manning, deceased, as may be produced to them; and a true inventory of the same, and the value thereof, make and return according to law.
Given under my hand the day and year first above written.
G. F. Edwards, Comm'r
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, G. F. Edwards the Commissioner of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, do certify that the foregoing Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of S. S. W. Manning, deceased has been inspected by me and found to be in proper form, and I do on this 14th day of August 1873 approve the same.
G. F. Edwards
Commissioner of Accounts, Court of Hustings for the
City of Portsmouth
In the Clerks Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth August 14th 1873. The foregoing Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of Sophronia S. W. Manning dec'd returned & filed in the said Clerks Office this day by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts is admitted to record.
Teste: Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

Children from this marriage were:

   93 M    i. Job Palmer Manning [216] ^{154,416,417,418} was born on 11 Jul 1849 in Portsmouth, Virginia,^{154,417,418,419,420,421} died on 27 Feb 1911 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^{417,418,421,422} at age 61, and was buried on 1 Mar 1911 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^{417,418,422,423} The cause of his death was La Grippe.⁴¹⁷

Death Notes: Obituary--The Death of Job P. Manning
Mr. Job P. Manning died at his home in Washington Street, last night, at 11:00 o'clock. Mr. Manning was a life-long resident of Portsmouth, having been born in this city sixty years age. For many years he had been employed in the Norfolk County Clkerk's Office as a deputy Clerk and was well known to every lawyer in this section. Previous to this employment he was in the City Clerk's office as a deputy.
Mr. Manning had been in bad health for some time, and about two years ago he was forced to give up work for a considerable period of time. The illness which ended in his death last night began about six weeks ago and his life had been despaired of for nearly a month.
He is survived by a widow, three daughters, three sons and a sister, Mrs. F. P. Nash.
At one time Mr. Manning was prominent in political affairs in this city. He was a member of the Republican party at that time and was a hard worker for what he considered the good of that party. Of late years, however, he had affiliated with the Democrats, but took no active interest in political matters. He was well known and liked by all with whom he came in contact.

Burial Notes: Name: Job Palmer Manning
Age: 61 years, 7 months
Died: Feb. 27, 1911
Buried: March 1, 1911
Cause of Death: La Grippe
Undertaker: J. E. Snellings
Born: Va.
Residence: 1013 Washington St.
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Avenue 11, lot 535

Medical Notes: *an acute virus, the symptoms of which resemble influenza ⁴²⁴

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: Deputy Clerk w/Norfolk County Clerk's Office, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴²¹

2. Politics: member of the Republican Party but in later years switched to Democrat. ⁴²¹

3. Tombstone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴¹⁸ Tombstone reads:
Father
Job Palmer Manning
Born July 11, 1849
Died Feb. 27, 1911

4. Census: 1850 U.S., Sep 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴²⁵

5. Residence: Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴²⁵

6. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴²⁶

7. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴²⁶

8. Census: 31 Aug 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴²⁷ Job P. Manning, age 23, male, white, clerk in Navy Yard, born in Va.

9. Occupation: appointed Captain's clerk of U.S. steamer Wochester, 28 Jan 1872, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴²⁸ Appointed--Our young friend, Job P. Manning, has been appointed Captain's clerk of the United States steamer, Wochester, now in this port awaiting orders. The Wochester of the flag ship of the North Atlantic Squadron, and goes to the West Indies in a few days.

10. Cause: Job P. Manning et als vs. Fanny A. Manning et als, 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴²⁹ Manning etc
vs.
Manning etc
This cause came on again this day to be heard upon the papers formerly read herein and the Report of Special Commissioner G. F. Edwards of the conveyance of the property in the proceedings mentioned, made by him to P. O'Connor the purchaser and the distribution of the purchase money, to which report there are no exceptions and was argued by Counsel. On consideration whereof the Court doth confirm the said report and it appearing that the object of the suit has been accomplished and nothing further remaining to be done, it is ordered that the same be stricken from the docket.

11. Chancery suit: Job P. Manning et als vs. Fanny A. Manning et als, 21 Oct 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²¹⁸ In the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, Job P. Manning and Sophronia Manning, plaintiffs
against
Fanny A. Manning and Mathews W. Manning, infants, under the age of twenty-one years, Mary H. Riell a person of unsound mind and James D. Brady administrator of S. S. W. Manning dec'd, defts.
To the Honl C. W. Hill Judge of the Court of Hustings
Humbley complaining herewith unto your Honor, that some time in the year 1873 S. S. W. Manning died intestate in the City of Portsmouth, leaving the following real estate, a certain lot of land situate at the north east in tersection of Washington and Clifford streeets, in the City of Portsmouth and running north on Washington street twenty eight feet three inches, thence east ninety feet, thence south twenty eight feet three inches to Clifford street thence west ninety feet to the beginning, it being the same lot purchased by Margaret P. Williamson from D. A. Bain and Geo. M. Bain and wife by deed dated the 28th day of March 1860, and which said Margaret P. Williamson left by will to said S. S. W. Manning, said wil being recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the city of Portsmouth February 6th, 1873.
The said S. S. W. Manning left surviving her the following children, viz: Job P. Manning, Sophronia Manning, Fanny A. Manning, Mathew W. Manning, the two last named infants under the age of twenty one years of age, and Mary H. who intermarried with one Riell, and is now a person of unsound mind.
Now your orator and oratrix are advised and therefore allege that the interest of the said infants and person of unsound mind will be greatly promoted by a sale of said lot that they have no other estate that on the 9th day of August 1873, Jas. D. Brady qualified, as the administrator of said S. S. W. Manning dec'd and there was not personal property sufficient to pay the debts and that there are now outstanding claims against the estate of said S. S. W. Manning, which they have no means of paying on account of their limited circumstances.
In tender consideration whereof and for as much as they are remediless in the premises save by the aid of a court of equity where matters of this kind are alone and properly cognizable, your orator and oratrix pray that the said Fanny A. Manning, Mathew W. Manning, and Mary H. Riell and Jas. D. Brady administrator of S. S. W. Manning dec'd be made parties defendants to this bill and that a guardian ad litem be assigned the infant and insane defendants, to defend their interest in this suit, that the said Jas. D. Brady be required to render an account of his transactions as administrator aforesaid, that an account of the outstanding claims against the estate of said S. S. W. Manning and all liens against the said property be taken, that the said real estate be sold, and the proceeds after paying all legal claims agt the estate, be paid over to those entitled thereto and that such other and further relief may be afforded as the nature of the care may require or to equity shall seem meet and your orator and oratrix will ever pray.
G. F. Edwards
The answer of Fanny A. Manning, Mathew W. Manning infants under twenty one years of age and Mary H. Reill a person of unsound mind by A. S. Watts, their guardian ad litem assigned to defend their interest in their suit to a bill exhibited against them & others by Job. P. Manning and Sophronia Manning in the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth.
These defendants say that they are infants under the age of twenty one years, that Mary H. Riell is a person of unsound mind and therefor pray that their rights may receive protection from your honor.
A. S. Watts
Gdn. ad litem
We, Fanny A. manning and Mathews W. Manning being infants over the age of fourteen years in answer to the bill of the complainants for answer thereto saith that so far as we know and believe the facts set forth in the complainants here are true, but being infants we submit our interests to the protection of the comp. and having answered pray to be dismissed with our reasonable ? etc.
Fannie A. Manning
Mathew W. Manning X, his mark
Witness
Sophronia P. Manning
Sworn to before me this 21st day of October 1873 by Fannie A. Manning and Mathew W. Manning
Jany 20th 1874--Report H. C. W. Edwards filed in office and dinal decree.

12. Cause: Job P. Manning et als vs. Fanny A. Manning et als, 29 Oct 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³⁰ At a Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held October 29th 1873
Job P. Manning and Sophronia Manning--pltfs
against
Fanny A. Manning and Mathew W. Manning, infants under the age of twenty one years, Mary H. Riell a person of unsound mind and Jas. D. Brady adm of S. S. W. Manning dec'd--defts
This cause came on again this day by consent, to be heard on the bill etc and the report of Commissioner C. W. Murdaugh, to which report there are no exceptions and was argued by Counsel, On consideration whereof the Court doth, adjudge order and decree that G. F. Edwards who is hereby appointed Special Commissioner for that purpose do, after having advertised the time place and terms of sale in one or more of the newspapers published in the City of Norfolk or Portsmouth for ten days successively, sell the house and lot in the bill and proceedings mentioned at public auction before the Court House door of the City of Portsmouth upon the following terms, one half cash and the remaining half payable twelve months from day of sale, the purchaser giving his note for the deferred payment, with approved security, and title to property withheld until the further order of this Court. But before the said Special Commissioner shall act under this decree he shall before the Clerk of this Court enter into and acknowledge a bond in the penalty of ($4,000) four thousand dollars, with security to be approved of by said Clerk and conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties under this or any future decree in this cause, and the said Commissioner will report his proceeding to Court.
A copy--Teste:
Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

13. Commissioner's Bond: Job P. Manning et als vs. Fanny A. Manning et als, 10 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³¹ Commissioner's Bond
Know all men by these presents, that we, G. F. Edwards and John H. Gayle and A. S. Watts are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of four thousand dollars; for the payment thereof, well and truly to be made to the said Commonwealth, we bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals, and dated this 10th day of November 1873, in the 98th year of the Commonwealth.
The condition of this obligation is, that if the said G. F. Edwards, who by a decree of the Court of Hustings, for the City of Portsmouth, proonounced on the 29th day of October 1873, in the chancery cause of Job P. Manning and Sophronia Manning, Plaintiffs against Fanny A. Manning and others, Defendants was appointed special Commissioner for the purpose stated in said decree, shall faithfully discharge the duties of his office of Commissioner aforesaid under the provitions of said decree and any other decree which may be pronounced in said cause, then this Obligation to be void, else to remain in full force.
Acknowledged in presence of
Jas. D. Brady, c.c.
G. F. Edwards
Jno. N. Gayle
A. S. Watts
Justified on oath as to their sufficiency.

Jas. D. Brady,c.c.

14. Commissioner report: Job P. Manning et als vs. Fanny A. Manning et als, 11 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³² Manning etc
agt
Manning and others
To the Hon'l C. W. Hill Judge of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Your Commissioner reports that pursuant to a decree of the Court rendered on the 29th day of Oct 1873 in the suit of Manning etc vs. Manning and others, that he as Special Commissioner sold at public auction before the Court House doors of the City of Portsmouth, the house and lot in the bill and proceedings mentione, situate on the north east intersection of Washington and Clifford streets on the 11th day of November 1873 after having advertised the same in the Norfolk Journal and Portsmouth Enterprise according to the provissions of said decree, and upon the following terms, to wit, one half cash, the residue payable twelve months from day of sale with six per cent interest, the purchaser to give note for said deferred payment with approved security and title withheld until further order of Court; That at said sale P. O'Connor became the purchaser, he being the highest bidder, for the sum of eighteen hundred dollars, and desiring to pay the whole of the purchase money in cash, he endered the same, which your Commissioner received, the only object in giveing time was as an inducement for the better sale of the property.
Respectfully submitted
G. F. Edwards
Spl. Commr

15. Cause: Job P. Manning et als vs. Fanny A. Manning et als, 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³³ At a Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held November 15th 1873
Job P. Manning and Sophronia Manning--Pltffs
vs.
Fanny A. Manning and Mathew W. Manning, infants under the age of twenty one years, Mary H. Riell a person of unsound mind and Jas. D. Brady admin of S. S. W. Manning dec'd--Defts.
This cause came on again this day to be heard upon the papers formerly read herein and the report of Special Commissioner G. F. Edwards to which report there is no exceptions and was argued by counsel on consideration whereof the Court doth confirm the said report, and doth adjudge, order and decree that the said G. F. Edwards Special Commissioner as aforesaid do convey with Special warranty to P. O'Connor, the purchaser. He having paid the whole of the purchase money in cash through choice as appears by the report of said Commissioner, the house and lot, in the bill and proceedings mentioned and described as situate at the north east intersection of Washington and Clifford streets, in the City of Portsmouth and running north on Washington street twenty eight feet, three inches, thence east ninety feet thence south twenty eight feet, three inches to Clifford street, thence west ninety feet to the beginning, and the Court doth further adjudge, order and decree that the said Special Commissioner do out of the purchase money in his hands pay the costs of this suit together with all claims allowed by Commissioner C. W. Murdaugh in his report filed in this cause on the 29th day of October 1873, and the balance remaining in his hands he distribute and pay over to those entitled thereto as follows, to Job P. Manning one fifth, to Sophronia Manning one fifth, to the legal guardian of Fanny A. Manning one fifth, to the legal guardian of Mathew W. Manning one fifth and to committee of Mary H. Riell a person of unsound mind one fifth, and the said Special Commissioner G. F. Edwards is directed to report his proceedings under this decree to the court.
Copy: Teste
Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

16. Account of Estate: Job P. Manning et als vs. Fanny A. Manning et als, 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³⁴ To the Hon'l C. W. Hill Judge of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Your Commissioner reports to the Court that in pursuance to a decree of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, entered on the 15th day of November 1873 in siut of Manning etc vs. Manning etc that he as Special Commissioner and in obedience to the directions of said decree, conveyed the House and lot in said proceedings mentioned to P. O'Connor the purchaser & after first paying costs of suit and all debts allowed by Commr Murdaugh in his report, distributed the balance of the purchase money to those entitled thereto, all of which will more fully appear by reference to the following account
Dr Cr
By amount of purchase money received from
sale of house and lot $1800.00
To paid Court costs as follows
Atto. & tax $16.00
Comr Murdaugh 15.00
Clerk J. D. B. 10.41
Ord Pub landmark 12.38
Ord Pub Enterprise 4.50
Gdn. ad litem 5.00
Auctioneer 18.00 81.29
To paid the following accounts allowed by Comr
Murdaugh in his report
To paid J. D. Brady bal due on admr account 11.27
To paid J. D. Brady bond of SSW Manning prin & int 83.87
To paid Mrs. Drake's bill for groceries 10.00
To paid A. L. Bilisoly for medicines, prin & int 8.22
To paid Wm. Schroeder assignee of Bilisoly & McAlpine
medical attendance, prin & int 33.92
To paid C. W. Pedrick for medicines 6.35
To paid Johnson & Gaskins funeral expenses
prin & int 95.15
To paid V. T. Peed's bill, prin & int 5.59
To paid Johnson & Gaskins funeral expenses of
Mrs. Williamson, prin & int 50.18
To paid Wm. Schroeder assignee of Bilisoly &
McAlpine medical bill, prin & int 19.04
Amounts carried forw'd $404.88 $1800.00
Amounts brot forward $404.88 $1800.00
To paid state taxes 1873 7.50
To paid City taxes 1873 25.50
Balance for distribution 1362.12
$1800.00 $1800.00
Balance for distribution brot down $1362.12
To paid Job P. Manning 1/5 $272.42 2/5
To paid Sophronia P. Manning 1/5 272.42 2/5
To paid J. D. Brady guard'n of Fanny
A. Manning 1/5 272.42 2/5
To paid J. D. Brady guard'n of Mathew
W. Manning 1/5 272.42 2/5
To paid J. D. Brady Commt of Mary
A. Riel 1/5 272.42 2/5
$1362.12 $1362.12
Vouchers for all disbrusments are herewith filed and make a part of this report.
Respectfully submitted
G. F. Edwards, Spl Comm'r

17. Chancery suit: received 1/5 proceeds of settlement, 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²¹⁸ *this from the sale of house & lot located at the intersection of Washington & Clifford Streets in Portsmouth, Va.
Amount being $272.42
Was the former home of mother, Sophronia S. W. Manning, dec'd

18. Census: U.S., Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³⁵

19. Residence: 56 Second Street, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³⁵ *living with cousin, Rosa Kenney

20. Occupation: laborer, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³⁵

21. Residence: 2nd near Henry, 1882, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁸⁵ Job P. Manning, clk h 2nd nr Henry

22. Occupation: clerk, 1882, Portsmouth, Virginia. ²⁸⁵

23. Residence: 418 Second Street, 1883, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴³⁶ Job P. Manning, clk U.S.N. h 418 Second

24. Occupation: clerk w/U.S. N., 1883, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴³⁶

25. Residence: 301 3rd Street, 1885, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴³⁷ Job P. Manning, clk h 301 3rd

26. Occupation: clerk, 1885, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴³⁷

27. Occupation: clerk, 1888, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴³⁸

28. Occupation: 1889, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴³⁹ Was clerk of Norfolk Co. court under Alvin Martin.
Job P Manning clerk 1013 Washington Portsmouth VA.
.

29. Elected: secretary of the city executive committee, 29 Apr 1892, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁴⁰ 30 April 1892---Republican City Convention
The Republican City convention was held last night at 8 o'clock at Union Hall, Harrison street. Mr. W. N. Eaton called the meeting to order, and was subsequently elected permanent chairman, Mr. W. E. Crismond, secretary.
The following gentlemen were elected as delegates to the district convention to be held in Norfolk on May 3rd, A. H. Lindsay, P. O'Connor, Chas. A. McLean, W. J. McDough, and the following to the State convention which meets in Roanoke on May 5th, A. H. Lindsay, P. O'Connor, Chas. A. McLean, W. J. Murdaugh.
The convention recommended for appointment by the State convention Mr. Wm. H. King as president and Mr. Job P. Manning as secretary of the city executive committee.
The very best order prevailed throughout the meeting.

30. Census: U.S., 1910, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁴¹ Job P. Manning, head of household, white, male, age 62, married once, married 26 years, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: deputy clerk with Norfolk Co. court, works for wages, was not out of work, can read & write, rents home, lives at 1013 Washington Street
Ada Manning, wife, female, white, age 56, married once, married 26 years, mother of 7 children w/7 children living, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupaton: none, can read & write
Mary S. Manning, daughter, female, white, age 25, single, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: none, can read & write
Job P. Manning, son, male, white, age 23, single, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: auditing clerk w/ railroad, works for wages, was not out of work, can read & write
Ada J. Manning, daughter, female, white, age 19, single, born in Vriginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: none, did not attend school this year
Thomas Manning, son, male, white, age 17, single, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: stenographer w/paper co., works for wages, was not out of work, can read & write, attends school
Margarette E. Manning, daughter, female, white, age 14, single, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: none, can read & write, attends school
Matthew W. Manning, son, male, white, age 10, single, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: none, can read & write, attends school
Fairlie Manning, son, male, white, age 8, single, born in Virgnia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, occupation: none, attends school

31. Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery, Feb 1911, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁴²

32. Residence: Washington Street, Feb 1911, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴²¹

33. Residence: 1013 Washington Street, 27 Feb 1911, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴²²

34. Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery, 27 Feb 1911, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰⁹ Record of Graves Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot # 535 East of Avenue C betw. 11th & 12th St.
Job P. Manning, owner

Job Palmer Manning Feb. 27, 1911


Record of Graves East Oak Grove Cemetery
East Half of Walk 11--North
Lot No. 535 Avenue A East Walk 11
Margaret Palmer Manning, owner

Father, Job Palmer Manning 1849-1911
Aged 61 years 7 months

* Info was found on 2 separate pages in Vol. III of the Oak Grove Cemetery book

35. Obituary: Portsmouth star, 28 Feb 1911, Portsmouth, Virginia. ^422,443 MR. JOB P. MANNING DIED LAST NIGHT Well-known Gentleman Passed Away at Home in Washington Street. Mr. Job P. Manning died at his home, in Washington Street last night at 11:50 o'clock. Mr. Manning was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, having been born in this city 61 years ago. For many years he had been employed in the Norfolk county clerk office as a deputy clerk and was well known to every lawyer in this section. Previous to his employment he was in the city clerk's office as a deputy. Mr. Manning had been in bad health for some time, and about two years ago he was forced to give up work for a considerable period of time. The illness which ended in his death last night began about six weeks ago and his life had been (destroy) of for nearly a month. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Ada Cocke Manning; three daughters, Misses Mary S., Margaret E., and Ada J. Manning; four sons, Messrs, Job P., Jr., Thomas A., Matthew W. and Fairlie N. Manning, of Portsmouth, and Mrs. S.P. Ernadi(sp) of Washington. At one time Mr. Manning was prominent in political affairs in this city. He was a member of the Republican Party at that time and was a hard worker for what he considered the good of the party. Of late years, however, he had affiliated with the Democrats, but took no active interest in political matters. He was well known and liked by all with whom he came in contact. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, No. 1013 Washington Street, and interment will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Manning was a member of the Order of Owls and the organization will attend the funeral.

36. Funeral: 1 Mar 1911, Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴²³ Mr. Manning's Funeral
The funeral of Mr. Job P. Manning took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late residence No. 1913 Washington street, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by the Rev. George H. Spooner, pastor of Monumental M. E. Church, assisted by the Rev. R. M. Maxey, pastor of Central M. E. Church, and the interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. The following were the honorary pall-bearers: Judge K. A. Bain, Judge Edward Spalding, Captain John W. Happer, Col. William H. Stewart, Captain R. C. Marshall, Mr. Alvah H. Martin, Mr. Samuel Lyons, Mr. John D. Moore, Mr. L. M. Silvester and Mr. John C. Niemeyer, Mr. C. Thomas, Mr. James Harrison and Mr. Peter Oakes.
The active pall-bearers were: Judge R. D. White, Dr. Vernon Brooks and Messrs. Goodrich hatton, John H. Hume, E. Thompson, patrick Nolan, Julian F. Pace and George White.

37. Residence: 1013 Washington Street, 1911, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴¹⁷

Job married Ada Cocke [217] ^154,445 [MRIN: 113], daughter of Nicholas Thomas Cocke [510] and Mary Josephine Trafton [511], on 28 Nov 1883 in Portsmouth, Virginia.⁴⁴⁴ Ada was born on 14 Mar 1858 in Portsmouth, Virginia,^445,446 died on 27 Jul 1922 in 1110 A Street, Park View, Portsmouth, Virginia ^447,448 at age 64, and was buried on 29 Jul 1922 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^447,449 The cause of her death was Cerebral hemorage ⁴⁴⁷.^,449

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 28 Nov 1883, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁵⁰ Marriage License
Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
To any person licensed to celebrate marriage:
You are hereby authorized to join together in the Holy State of Matrimoney, according to the rites and ceremonies of your Church, or religious denomination, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Job P. Manning and Ada Cocke
Given under my hand, as Clerk of the Court of Hustings Court for the city of Portsmouth this 27th day of November 1883.
C. T. Phillips, Clerk
By: A. W. Harvey, D.C.
Time of Marriage: November 28, 1883 Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of Parties Married: Job Palmer Manning & Ada Cocke
Color: white
Husband's age: 35 years Wife's age: 25 years
Husband's condition: single Wife's condition: single
Husband's birth: Portsmouth, Va. Wife's birth: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's residence: Portsmouth, Va. Wife's residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's parents: A. Judge and Sophronia S. W. Manning
Wife's parents: N. T. and M. J. Cocke
Husband's occupation: clerk
Given under my hand this 27th day of November 1883
C. T. Phillips, Clerk
By: A. W. Harvey, D.C.
Minister's Return of Marriage
I, certify, that on the 28th day of November 1883, at Portsmouth, Virginia I united in marriage the above-named and described parties, under authority of the annexed license.
Wm. E. Judkins

Death Notes: Name: Mrs. Ada Cocke Manning
Place of Death: 1110 A Street, Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia
Date of Death: July 27, 1922
Sex: female Color: white Marital Status: widow
Date of Birth: Mar 11 Birthplace: Virginia
Age: 62 years
Occupation: housewife
Father: Mr. Thomas N. Cocke Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: Mrs. Mary Trafton Birthplace: Virginia
Informant: T. A. Manning Address: Portsmouth, Virignia
I hereby certify that I attended deceased from March 19, 1922 to July 27, 1922 that I last saw her on July 27, 1922 and that death occurred on date stated above, at 6:15 p.m.
Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage Duration: 4 months, 8 days
Contributory cause: exhaustion
Did an operation precede death: no Was there an autopsy: no
Place of Burial: Oak Grove Date of Burial: July 29, 1922
Undertaker: J. C. Snellings Address: Portsmouth, Va.

Burial Notes: Name: Ada Cocke Manning
Age: 62 years
Died: July 27, 1922
Buried: July 29, 1922
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorage
Undertaker: J. E. Snellings
Born: Virginia
Residence: 1110 A. Street
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Avenue 11, lot 535

General Notes: IGI says 11 March.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Tombstone: Oak Grove Cemtery, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁵¹ Tombstone reads:
Mother
Ada Cocke Manning
Born March 14, 1858
Died Juy 27, 1922

2. School: 1879, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁵²

3. Residence: 1883, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁵⁴

4. Census: U.S., 1910, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁵³ **listed living w/husband, Job P. Manning & children--see husband's notes

5. Residence: 1110 A Street, 1922, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁴⁷

6. Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery, 27 Jul 1922, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰⁹ Record of Graves Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot # 535 East of Avenue C betw. 11th & 12th St.
Job P. Manning, owner

Ada Cocke Manning July 27, 1922


Record of Graves East Oak Grove Cemetery
East Half of Walk 11--North
Lot No. 535 Avenue A East Walk 11
Margaret Palmer Manning, owner

Mother, Ada Cocke Manning 1858-1922
Aged 62 years

* Info found on 2 separate pages of Vol. III in the Oak Grove Cemetery book

7. Obituary: 28 Jul 1922, Norfolk Virginia. ⁴⁵⁴ Mrs. Ada Cocke Manning, widow of Job Palmer Manning died at her residence, 1100 A Street, at 6: 15 o'clock last night.
she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Charles O. Barclay, Mrs. C. A. Hall, Mrs. Thomas Gilliam, Jr., of Windsor, N.C.; Charles A. Manning, Matthew W. Manning and Faville Manning; a sister, Miss Anne E. cocke; B. L. Cocke and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

8. Obituary: 29 Jul 1922, Norfolk Virginia. ⁴⁵⁵ Mrs. Ada Cocke Manning, widow of Job P. Manning, who died last Thursday night in the residence, 1110 A Street, Park View, will be buried in Oak Grove Cemetery this morning. The funeral service will be conducted in the residence at 11 o'clock.
Mrs. Manning is survived by the following children: Mrs. Charles O. Barclay, Mrs. C. A. Hall, of this city; Mrs. Thomas Gilliam Jr. of Windsor, N.C.; Thomas A. Manning, Matthew W. Manning and Fairlie Manning of Portsmouth. She also leaves five grandchildren, a sister, Miss Anne E. Cocke, and a brother, B. L. Cocke, all of Portsmouth.

9. Funeral notice: 30 Jul 1922, Norfolk Virginia. ⁴⁵⁶ Mrs. Ada Cocke Manning, widow of Job Palmer Manning, who died last Thursday in the residence, 1110 A Street, Park View, was buried yesterday in Oak Grove Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted in the residence at 11 o'clock, Rev. Thomas Rosser Reeves, pastor of Monumental Methodist Church, and Rev. William A. Brown, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, officiating.
The pallbearers were as follows: Cleveland Manning, D. Hodsden, Seth Mathews, Stewart Mathews, Mallory A. Moore, R. R. Beaton, L. M. Palmer and D. L. Sadler.

   94 F    ii. Sophronia Palmer Manning [231] ^{195,211,435,457} was born in 1851 in Virginia ^195,435 and died in 1923 in Washington, District Of Columbia ⁴⁵⁸ at age 72.

Death Notes: Gave information re mothers death for Portsmouth death record.

General Notes: Married an Italian. See her brother Job's obituary for married surname. Look up in library. Not legible in newspaper clipping in Joan Stainbeck papers.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

2. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

3. Census: 31 Aug 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰¹ Sophronia P. Manning, age 17, female, white, at home, born in Va.

4. Chancery suit: received 1/5 proceeds of settlement, 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²¹⁸ *this from the sale of house & lot located at the intersection of Washington & Clifford Streets in Portsmouth, Va.
Amount being $272.42
Was the former home of mother, Sophronia S. W. Manning, dec'd

5. Census: U.S., Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³⁵

6. Residence: 56 Second Street, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³⁵ *living with her cousin, Rosa Kenney

7. Occupation: seamstress, 1880, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴³⁵

Sophronia married Errati [703] ⁴⁵⁹ [MRIN: 276]. Errati [703] was buried in Washington, District Of Columbia.⁴⁵⁹

   95 F    iii. Fannie Annie Manning [232] ^211,460,461 was born on 23 Apr 1854 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia,^{460,462,463,464} died on 11 Oct 1932 in Washington, District Of Columbia ^460,464,465 at age 78, and was buried on 12 Oct 1932 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^460,464,465 The cause of her death was Injuries received from a fall that fractured her hip.⁴⁶⁵

Birth Notes: April 23, 1854, Fanny Manning, white, female, born in Portsmouth to Absolom J. Manning
Mother: Ann Manning
File no. 5738

Burial Notes: Fannie A. Nash wife of Farlie P. Nash born April 23rd 1854-died Oct 11th 1932


Name: Fannie A. Nash
Age: 78 years
Date of Death: 10-11-1932
Date of Burial: 10-13-1932
Undertaker: Flynn & O'Connor
Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Residence: Washington, D.C.
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Avenue 2, Lot 62

Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

2. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

3. Census: 31 Aug 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰¹ Fanny A. Manning, age 15, female, white, at home, born in Va.

4. Guardianship: 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁶⁶ Saturday, November 15th 1873
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
Fanny A. Manning & Matthew W. Manning, orphans of Mrs. S. S. W. Manning, deceased, both being above the age of fourteen years, this day appeared in open Court and made choice of James D. Brady as and for their guardian. Whereupon the said James D. Brady made oath, as the law directs, and together with George W. Fauth, his surety, entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of twelve hundred dollars, with conditions according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, the said George W. Fauth having first justified an oath as to his sufficiency.

5. Chancery suit: received 1/5 proceeds of settlement, 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²¹⁸ *this from the sale of house & lot located at the intersection of Washington & Clifford Streets in Portsmouth, Va.
Amount being $272.42
Was the former home of mother, Sophronia S. W. Manning, dec'd

6. Guardianship: 6 Aug 1874, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁶⁷ At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth began and held at the Court House of said city on Thursday, August 6th 1874
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
An Account of James D. Brady, Guardian of Fanny A. Manning, filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court June 27th 1874 by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court, and ordered to be recorded there being no exceptions thereto--Recorded

7. Guardian account: 6 Aug 1874, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁶⁸ Fanny A. Manning
In acct. with J. D. Brady, guardian
Nov. 24, 1873
By cash from G. I. Edwards spl commissioner in suit of Manning etc in manning etc., 1/5 of net proceeds of sale of house and lot 272.44
Dec 2, 1873
By 1/5 of 33.75 amt: of rent of house 6.75
To pd her portion of fees for qualificaiton 1.50
To pd G. I. Edwards her 1/5 of Atty fee 8.67
Oct. 21, 1873
To cash advanced for personal expenses 10.00
Dec. 1, 1873
To pd C. P. Edwards bill for dry goods 47.57
Dec. 2, 1873
To M. Resenbing for hat 4.00
To L. Rashel for trunk 11.00
To Wm. Bennett for shoes 3.75
To Blamire, Wilkins, & Wilson 31.25
To cash advanced for necessary articles 15.00
Dec. 4, 1873
To pd her portion of P. Hemmell's bill 3.89
Dec. 8, 1873
To pd C. Gyer set of furs 7.00
Dec. 18, 1873
To cash advanced 10.00
Dec. 29, 1873
To cash advanced to pay expenses to Philadelphia 20.00
Feby. 19, 1874
To cash sent to Philadelphia 10.00
April 3, 1874
To cash sent to Philadelphia to pay expenses home 12.00
Retained to pay commission of court 5.00
Retained to pa Clerk of Court 1.50
Balance due ward 77.04
$279.17 $279.17
April 3, 1874
Balance due ward brot down $ 77.04

Office of Commissioner of Accounts
Court of Hustings City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Va. June 15th, 1874
To the Honl C. W. Hill Judge of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Your Commissioner reports to the Court that Jas. D. Brady Guardian of Fanny A. Manning exhibited before said Commissioner a statement of all the money which he had received become chargeable with or had disbursed as such guardian from the time of his qualification to the 3rd day of April 1874 together with the vouchers for such disbursement. That he embraced the said Guardian in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement, which was posted at the front door of June term 1874, and on the date of this report ten day having elapsed since said account was mentioned. Said list, made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 3rd day of April 1874, finds a balance due from the Guardian to his ward of seventy seven 04/100 dollars. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned. By reference to the account it will be seen that a part of the principal of the wards estate has been spent for her support the commissioner has seen proper to allow the same, because there was no other estate, and the condition of the ward such that the expenditures were absolutely necessary for her support and comfort. Your Commr reports specially that the Guardian declared to charge commissions on receipts. The Commissioner has examined and finds that the Guardian has given such bond as the law requires and in a penalty and with securities sufficient.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of Accounts of said Court on the day and year first aforesaid.
G. F. Edwards, Comr
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held August 6th 1874.
An account of James D. Brady, Guardian of Fanny A. Manning, filed in the Clerks Office of this Court June 27th 1874, by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court and ordered to be recorded there bieng no exceptions thereto.
Teste: Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

8. Guardianship: 1 Mar 1876, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁶⁹ Friday, May 12th 1876
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
An Account of James D. Brady, Guardian of Fanny A. Manning, filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court March 1st 1876, by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court, there being no exceptions thereto and ordered to be recorded

9. Guardian account: 12 May 1876, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁷⁰ Fanny A. Manning
In acc with Jas D. Brady, Guardian
3 April 1874
Bal due ward per last report 77.04
3 June 1874
To paid cash advanced for shoes 5.00
29 July 1874
To paid cash advanced for clothing 5.00
17 August 1874
To paid cash advanced for support etc 10.00
7 Sept 1874
To paid cash 2.00
to paid music lessons 3.00
10 Oct 1874
To cash 2.00
13 Oct 1874
To paid C. Dyer, for umbrella 3.00
31 Oct 1874
To cash advanced for shoes etc 5.00
10 Nov 1874
To Mrs. Hitchings for hat 3.00
1 Dec 1874
Cash 1.00
26 Jan 1875
To cash thro S. P. Manning 4.00
31 Mch 1875
To paid V. T. Peed for shoes 2.50
15 May 1875
To cash for clothing etc 15.00
20 Mch 1875
To C. Dyer for fur cap .75
To retained to pay Comr. of Court 4.00
To retained to pay clerk 1.50
By estimated interest to Dec. 31st 1875 3.10
Bal due ward 12.39
31 Dec 1875
Bal due ward this dat brot down $80.14 $80.14
Office of Commissioners of Accounts of the
Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Va. Feby 21st '76
To the Honl C. W. Hill, Judge of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth,
Your Commissioner reports to court that James D. Brady, Guardian of Fanny A. Manning exhibited before him a statement of all the money which he as such Guardian had received, become chargeable with or had disursed from the 3 day of April 1874 to the 31st day of December 1875, together with the vouchers for such disbursements. That your commissioner embraced the said Guardian in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement, which was posted at the front door of the Court house of said city as directed by law, and on the date of this report, ten days having elapsed since said account was mentioned in said list, made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 31st day of December 1875, finds a balance due from the Guardian to his ward of $12.39. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned. It will be seen by reference to the account that a part of the principal of the wards estate has been espended for her support, the comr. allowed the same, because the estate was small, the income totally insufficient and the espenditures considering the condition of the ward were absolutely necessary for her support and comfort. Your Commissioner has explained examined and finds that the Guardian has given such bond as the law requires and in a penalty and with securities sufficient. Given under my hand as Commissioner of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the day and year first aforesaid.
G. F. Edwards, Comr.
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 12th day of May 1876.
An account of James D. Brady guardian of Fanny A. Manning, filed in the Clerks Office of this court March 1st 1876, by G. F. Edwards, Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court and ordered to be recorded there being no exceptions thereto.
Teste: Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

10. Guardian account: 29 May 1878, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁷¹ Fanny Manning
In acct with J. D. Brady, Guardian
31 Dec. 1875
Bal due ward this day per rept of Commissioner $12.39
18 Feb 1876
To paid V. T. Peed for shoes $3.00
4 Oct 1876
To paid Dr. Linn, fixing teeth $9.00
31 Dec. 1877
To paid Commr of Court 2.50
To paid Clerk of Court 1.00
Bal due Guardian 3.11
1877 $15.50 $15.50
31 Dec 1877
Bal due Guardian brot down $ 3.11
Office of Commissioner of Accounts
of the Court of Hustings for the
City of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Va.
May 29th, 1878
To the Hon. C. W. Hill Judge of the said Court
YOur Commissioner reports to Court that Jas. D. Brady Guardian of Fanny Manning exhibited before him a statement of all the money which he as such guardian had received, become chargeable with or had disbursed from the date of his last account up to the 31st day of December 1877 together with the vouchers for such disbursements. That Your Commissioner embraced the said Guardian in the list of fiduciaries, whose accounts were before him for settlement, which was posted at the front door of the court House of said City as directed by law, and on the date of this report made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 31st day of December 1877 finds a balance due the Guardian of $3.11 (Three dollars & 11 cents) the account is supported by satisfactory vouchers & is herewith returned.
Given under my hand as Commissioners of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the day and year aforesaid.
G. F. Edwards, Comr
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 5th day of September 1878 the foregoing account of James D. Brady guardian of Fanny Manning, filed in the Clerk's Office of the Court by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of accounts on the 29th day of May 1878, was examined and confirmed by the Court no exception having been filed thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: A. W. Harry, D.C.
for Geo. On Palmer clk

11. Fiduciary account: Sep 1878, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁷² September Term 1878

The following fiduciary accounts filed in the Clerk's Office of this court by G. F. Edwards, Commissioner of Accounts, viz: James D. Brady, guardian of Fanny Manning, filed May 29th 1878; James D. Brady, guardian of M. W. Manning, filed may 29th 1878, James D. Brady, Committee of estate of Mary H. Reil, (lunatic) filed May 29th 1878; J. O. Bailey, administrator of estate of Eliza Bailey, deceased: Geo L. Neville, executor of Mrs. Ann Drewrey, deceased, filed June 28th 1878; John H. Gayle, administrator, d.b.n. and curator of estate of Henry Buff, decease, filed 29th July 1878: were examined and confirmed by the court--no exceptions having been filed to any of said accounts and ordered to be recorded.

12. Residence: living with her daughter, Mrs. Ira H. Patchin, 1932, Washington, District Of Columbia. ⁴⁶⁵

13. Obituary: Portsmouth Star, 12 Oct 1932, Portsmouth, Virginia. Nash- at Washington D.C. October 11, 1932 at 6:30 AM Mrs. Fannie Manning Nash widow of the late Fairlie Patton Nash. Funeral service s at the residence of Mrs. f.L. Threadcraft, 432 North Street, Portsmouth, Va. tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10 o'clock. Friends of the family are invited to attend. Interment in Ceadar Grove Cemetry.

14. Obituary: 12 Oct 1932, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁷³ Former Resident Dies in Capital--Mrs. Fannie Manning Nash formerly of this city but for several years a resident of Washington, died in that city yesterday morning as a result of injuries she received some time ago when she fell and fractured her hip. Mrs. Nash was 78 years old, and was the widow of Fairlie P. Nash, of Portsmouth. She had been living in Washington with her daughter, Mrs. Ira H. Patchin.
In addition to Mrs. Patchin she is survived by a son, Capt. John Nash, U.S. Army, now stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C.
The body will be brought to Portsmouth this morning on the Washington steamer and will be conveyed to the residence of Mrs. F. L. Threadcraft, 432 North Street, where funeral service will be conducted at 10 o'clock. Burial will take take in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

15. Funeral notice: 13 Oct 1932, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁷⁴ Mrs. Fannie Manning Nash, who died Tuesday in Washington, was buried yesterday in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. at the residence of Mrs. F. L. Threadcraft, 432 North Street, the Rev. Charles H. Holmead, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church officiating.
The casket was covered with white roses and snapdragons and there were many other beautiful flowers.
Pallbearers were John N. Hume, A. S. Trant, E. W. Maupin, J. Bilisoly Hudgins, J. David Reed, Charles R. Welton, George R. Parrish and Hatton Nash.

Fannie married Fairlie Patton Nash [235] ^{155,460,476,477,478,479} [MRIN: 80], son of John Nash [653] and Ann Lucretia Collins [654], on 8 Sep 1881 in Portsmouth, Virginia.⁴⁷⁵ Fairlie was born on 18 Oct 1851 in Portsmouth, Virginia,^155,460,480 died on 6 Apr 1914 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^{460,481,482,483} at age 62, and was buried on 8 Apr 1914 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^460,482,484 The cause of his death was Septic carmia.⁴⁸⁰ Another name for Fairlie was Fairlie.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 3 Sep 1881, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁵⁵ Marriage License
Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
To any person licensed to celebrate marriages:
You are hereby authorized to join together in the Holy State of Matrimony, according to the rites and ceremonies of your Church, or religious denomination, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Fairlie P. Nash and Fannie A. Manning
Given under my hand, as Clerk of the Court of Hustings, for the City of Portsmouth this 7th day of September 1881.
Geo. O'N. Palmer, clerk
by Wm. N. Portlock, D.C.
Time of Marriage: September 8, 1881
Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of Parties Married: Fairlie Patton Nash and Fannie Annie Manning
Color: white
Age of Husband: twenty nine years
Age of Wife: twenty five years
Condition of husband: single
Condition of wife: single
Place of Husband's birth: Portsmouth, Va.
Place of Wife's birth: Portsmouth, Va.
Place of Husband's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Place of Wife's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of Husband's Parents: John and Ann L. Nash
Names of Wife's Parents: A. Judge and S.S. W. Manning
Occupation of Husband: merchant
Given under my hand this 7th day of September 1881
Geo. O'N. Palmer, Clerk
by Wm. N. Portlock, D.C.
Minister's Return of Marriage
I, certify, that on the eight day of September 1881, at Trinity Church , I united in marriage the above named and described parties, under authority of the annexed license.

Death Notes: Name: Fairlie P. Nash
Sex: male Race: white Status: married
Date of Birth: Oct 1851 Age: 62 yrs 6 months
Birthplace: Virginia Occupation: merchant
Name of Father: Jno. Nash Father's Birthplace: Va.
Name of Mother: Ann L. Collins Mother's Birthplace: Va.
Informant: Jno. Nash Address: city
Date of Death: April 6, 1914 Place of Death: 301 Middle St.
Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
I hereby certify that I attended deceased from April 5, 1914 to April 6, 1914, that I last saw him alive on April 6, 1914 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 4 p.m.
Cause of Death: septic carmia
Signed: C. T. Parrish, M.D.
Date: April 7, 1914 Address: Portsmouth, Va.
Place of Burial: Cedar Grove Date of Burial: April 1914
Undertaker: FAS Address: 816 Crawford

Burial Notes: Farlie Patton Nash son of John & Ann L. Nash born Oct 18th 1851 died April 6 th 1914
Monument Nash: Children of F. P. & F. A. Nash
Nancy Collins July 28th 1884-Sept 28th 1885
Farlie Patton Oct 1st 1891-March 29th 1897
Note: Farlie P. Nash was Owner of Hats & Caps Business 304 High St. in 1883. His home was 301 Middle St.


Name: Fairlie Patton Nash
Age: 62 years
Date of Death: 4-6-1914
Date of Burial: -8-1914
Undertaker: Flynn & O'Connor
Place of Birth: Virginia
Residence: 301 Middle
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Avenue 2, Lot 62

General Notes: See nieces and nephews in his obituary.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Residence: MIddle Street corner of South Street, 1882, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁵

2. Occupation: hats & caps at 78 High Street, 1882, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁵

3. Residence: 301 Middle Street, 1883, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁶ Fairly P. Nash, hats & caps 304 High bds301 Middle

4. Occupation: hats & caps at 304 High Street, 1883, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁶

5. Occupation: merchant, Jul 1884, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁷⁷

6. Residence: Jul 1884, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁷⁷

7. Residence: 301 Middle Street, 1885, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁷ Fairlie P. Nash, hats & caps 304 High h 301 Middle

8. Occupation: hats & caps at 304 High Street, 1885, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁷

9. Occupation: merchant, Jan 1887, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁷⁸

10. Residence: Jan 1887, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁷⁸

11. Heir of estate of John Nash: 10 Oct 1887, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁸ F. P. Nash one of the heirs and distributees of John Nash, dec'd.
1887--In acct. with Ann L. Nash, admx.
June 1, 1887
By his distributee share in assetts of estate of John Nash, dec'd in hands of Ann L. Nash admx for distribution, as shown by preceding accounts for years 1884 & 85, 1885 & 86, and 1886 & 87 $6,379.87
Aug. 1, 1884
To paid him this day as per voucher $4,000.00
Jany. 7, 1885
To paid him this day as per voucher $1,000.00
June 1, 1885
To paid him this day as per voucher 200.00
Oct. 1, 1885
To paid him this day as per voucher 125.00
July 30, 1886
To paid him this day as per voucher 100.00
Nov. 6, 1886
To paid him this day as per voucher 250.00
Feby. 25, 1887
To paid him this day as per voucher 250.00
May 26, 1887
To paid him this day as per voucher 500.00
June 1, 1887
Bal. due admx $45.13
$6,425.00 $6,425.00
June 1, 1887
Bal. due admx brot down $43.13

12. Occupation: merchant, Oct 1891, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁷⁹

13. Residence: Oct 1891, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁷⁹

14. Interest: box of $265 in gold coin found, 19 Oct 1899, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁹ 19 October 1899--A Day in Portsmouth--Matters of Local Interest Carefully Chronicled
A box containing $265 in gold coin was founded by workmen in the cellar of the old Nash homestead, in Middle street. The money is supposed to have been secreted by the late Miss Ridley Turney, who for many years was housekeeper in the family. The coin was deposited in bank by Mr. F. P. Nash.

15. Obituary: 7 Apr 1914, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁶¹ Fairlie P. Nash Dies Suddenly--Passes Away in His Home In Middle Street After Brief Illness--Native of This City; Engaged in Business
Fairlie Patton Nash died suddenly yesterday afternoon in his residence, 801 Middle Street. He was 62 years old.
The news of Nr. Nash's death will come as a shock to his many friends in this city and Norfolk as few of them were aware of the fact that he was ill.
He was taken sick on Sunday afternoon. His condition did not improve, and Dr. Gwathmey of Norfolk was called yesterday. He expired suddenly at 4 o'clock.
He was a native of Portsmouth, where he spent his entire life engaging in the mercantile business. He was the son of the late John and Ann Collins Nash.
Mr. Nash is survived by a widow, Mrs. Fannie Manning Nash, and a daughter, Mrs. Ira H. Patchin of New York city, as well as a son, Attorney John Nash of Portsmouth; a sister, Miss Annie C. Nash, also survives him, as well as two brothers, William O. and Charles R. Nash. He is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. D. L. Threadcraft, Mrs. James P. Murdock, Mrs. Logan Cresap, and Mrs. T. E. Dashiell, and John, Tom and Richard Hume.
No arrangements were made yesterday for the funeal services. They will be announced tomorrow.

16. Funeral: 8 Apr 1914, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸⁴ Fairlie Patton Nash--The funeral services of Fairlee Patton Nash, who died suddenly last Monday afternoon in his residence, 301 Middle Street, after a brief illness, will take place there at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

17. Funeral: 8 Apr 1914, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹⁰ Fairley P. Nash--The funeral services over the remains of Fairley P. Nash, who died at his home last Monday afternoon following a brief illness, were conducted from the late residence yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock and were largely attended.
Rev. A. C. Thomson, pastor of Trinity P. E. Church, officiated at the service which were largely attended. There were a large number of floral tokens.
The following friends of the deceased acted as pallbearers:
Honorary---Messrs. W. A. Fiske, John Howard Hall, John C. Niemeyer, George Foreman, Frank Camp, Charles Johnston of Norfolk, W. M. Maupin, C.S. Sherwood, Cornelius Thomas, Dr. J. T. Parish, and Captain J. F. Pace.
Active--Messrs. E. M. Watts, George Parrish, William A. Riddick, Maurice Hudgins, H. M. Kearns, Leckie Hatton, H. F. Butt, Jr., and R. E. DeJarnette of Norfolk.

18. Obituary: unknown newspaper (probably Portsmouth Star), 1914, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸¹ MR. FAIRLEY P. NASH PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY-Well Known Merchant Dies At His Home In Middle Street Yesterday Afternoon. After an illness of only twenty-four hours, Mr. Fairley Patton Nash died at his home, 301 Middle Street, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Nash was taken ill Sunday, and his condition grew steadily worse, death taking place yesterday. News of his death came as a great shock to the many who knew him in this city and Norfolk. Mr. Nash was 62 years of age and was the son of the late John and Mrs. Ann Collins Nash. He was a life long resident of Portsmouth and had engaged in the mercantile business here for many years. Mr. Nash is survived by a widow, Mrs. Fannie Manning Nash, and a daughter, Mrs. Ira H. Patchin, of New York City, as well as a son, Attorney John Nash, of Portsmouth. A sister, Miss Annie C. Nash, also survives him, as well as two brothers, William O. and Charles R. Nash. He is survived by the following nieces and nephews Mrs. F.L. Threadcraft, Mrs. James P. Murdock, Mrs. Logan Cresap and Mrs. T.E. Dashiell and John, Tom and Richard Hume. Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment will be in Cedar Grove cemetery.

19. Occupation: Merchantile business , Abt 1914, Portsmouth, Virginia. ^480,481 "He had engaged in the merchantile business here for many years."

20. Advertisement: F. P. Nash--Hats & Caps, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹¹ F. P. Nash
Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, &c
No. 2 Oxford Hall, High St.

21. Residence: 301 Middle Street, 1914, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁶¹

22. Residence: 301 Middle Street, Abt 1916, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸¹

23. Residence: for his lifetime, Abt 1916, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁸¹ " He was a life long residence of Portsmouth."

24. Estate of Fairlie P. Nash: 18 Aug 1916, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹² Portsmouth, Va. August 18, 1916
Estate of F. P. Nash, deceased
In account with John Nash, administrator
Receipts
Rents $4,154.48
Cash on hand, etc. 369.27
Proceeds sale of various properties $8,643.25
Life insurance 1,162.05
Fire insurance 4,800.00
Sale of hat business to R. G. Hume 1,000.00
Hat store accounts 561.36
$20,690.41
Disbursements
Paid R. G. Hume, amount due $1,000.00
Administration costs 32.75
Funeral expenses 326.50
Taxes 466.25
Insurance premiums 97.35
Notes 7.833.68
Interest on notes 1,455.40
Rebuilding store corner High & Crawford St. 4,510.00
Various bills due by hat store 658.20
Amount paid Fannie A. Nash 2,042.49
Amount paid Mary Nash Patchin 300.34
Amount paid John Nash 683.43
Miscellaneous 1,201.99
Paid Watts & Hatton, legal services 25.00
Commissioner of Accounts, for this report 5.00
Clerk of Court, recording this account 2.00
$20,640.88
Amount in bank, August 18th 1916 $49.53
The above named John Nash admr. of Fairlie P. Nash, dec'd by virtue of authority conferred upon him by an order entered on the 16th day of April 1914, exhibited before me, Commissioner as aforesaid, on the 18th day of August 1916, a statement of all money which he received or become chargeable with or disbursed, within the years beginning on the 16th day of April, 1914 said disbursements being supported by vouchers exhibited before me and I have stated and settled and now report the foregoing account of the transactions of the said fiduciary, showing a balance due said estate in the hands of the Administrator of $49.53. The said account was not completed until ten days and more after it had been mentioned in a list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before me for settlement, posted at the front door of the Court House according to law. I further report that I have examined and find that the said fiduciary has given such bond as the law requires, with surety sufficient.
Respectfully submitted
Harry A. Brinkley, Commissioner of Accounts
Virginia:
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, held on the 7th day of March 1917. The foregoing account of John Nash, Administrator of Fairlie P. Nash, deceased, filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court on the 31st day of January 1917, by Harry A. Brinkley, Commissioner of Accounts, having lain in the Clerk's Office of this Court for thirty days, and not having been excepted to and now standing confirmed by operation of law, is ordered to be recorded.
Teste: E. Thompson, Clerk

25. Social: reception held at home of Mr. & Mrs. Fairlie P. Nash, 2 Jan 1902, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹³ 2 January 1902--A Social Event--The Reception Held by Mr. & Mrs. F. P. Nash and daughter, Miss Mary King Nash
The reception held by Mr. and Mrs. Fairlie P. Nash and daughter, Miss Mary King Nash, at their home no. 310 Middle street, Tuesday evening from 8:30 to 11 o'clock, was one of the social events of the season. The spacious residence was beautifully decorated with smilax and palms and a large number of friends from this city and Norfolk called during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Nash and Miss Nash were assisted in receiving by Mrs. George R. Parrish, Mrs. John C. Woodley, Mrs. Arthur C. Thomson, Mrs. Stribling Marshall, Mrs. E. Alexander Hatton, Mrs. James W. Brown, Jr., Mrs. Z. S. Farland, Mrs. Edgar Nash, Mrs. John Maupin and Mrs. J. R. Woodley. Mrs. James F. Maupin presided at the punch bowl and these young ladies served delicious refreshments: Miss Esther Wilson, Miss Em Hatton, Miss Lizzie Jordan, Miss Rebecca Nash, Miss Nancy Sharp, Miss Clara Ashton, Miss Elizabeth Allen, Miss Annie Palmer, Miss Lily Kearns, Miss Mary Phroma Manning, Miss Lizzie Woodley, Miss Bettie Ashton, Miss Evelyn Hill and Miss Sophy Nash.

   96 M    iv. Mathew William Manning [233] ^195,211 was born on 12 Jul 1857 in Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia ^195,494 and died on 10 Jul 1878 ^143,495 at age 20.

Birth Notes: Name: William Manning Race: white Sex: male
Place of Birth: Gosport
Father: Absolom Manning
Mother: Sophron Manning
Fiel # 5032

Death Notes: Died on the James River Virginia, Mathew William Manning son of the late A. Judge Manning. Was a young man. [Judge Manning died in 1871.]

Noted events in his life were:

1. Census: 1860 U.S., Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

2. Residence: Jul 1860, Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁹⁵

3. Census: 31 Aug 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁰¹ Matthew W. Manning, age 12, male, white, at home, born in Va.

4. Guardianship: 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹⁶ Saturday, November 15th 1873
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
Fanny A. Manning & Matthew W. Manning, orphans of Mrs. S. S. W. Manning, deceased, both being above the age of fourteen years, this day appeared in open Court and made choice of James D. Brady as and for their guardian. Whereupon the said James D. Brady made oath, as the law directs, and together with George W. Fauth, his surety, entered into and acknowledged a bond, in the penalty of twelve hundred dollars, with conditions according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded, the said George W. Fauth having first justified an oath as to his sufficiency.

5. Chancery suit: received 1/5 proceeds of settlement, 15 Nov 1873, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²¹⁸ *this from the sale of house & lot located at the intersection of Washington & Clifford Streets in Portsmouth, Va.
Amount being $272.42
Was the former home of mother, Sophronia S. W. Manning, dec'd

6. Guardian account: 15 Jun 1874, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹⁷ Matthew W. Manning
In acct. with J. D. Brady Guardian
24 Nov 1873
By cash from G. F. Edwards spl Commission in suit of Manning etc vs Manning etc 1/5 of net proceeds of sale of house and lot $272.42
2 Dec 1873
By 1/5 of $33.75 amt. of rent of house 6.75
To pd his portion of fees for qualification 1.50
To pd G. F. Edwards his 1/5 of Atty fee 8.67
27 Nov 1873
To pd J. J. Edmonds & Bro's bill 7.09
To pd C. P. Edwards 17.85
4 Dec 1873
To pd W. H. Becks trimming & cutting clothes 10.06
2 Dec 1873
To pd Hofheimer Bro & Co's bill 8.75
To pd for sundries 1.25
5 Dec 1873
To pd his 1/5 of Mrs. Hammill's bill 3.89
13 Dec 1873
To pd for making clothes 5.00
To retained to pay Commissioner of Court 5.00
To retained to pay Clerk of Court 1.50
Balance due ward 208.61
$279.17 $279.17
31 Dec 1873
Balance due ward brot down $208.61
Office of Commissioner of Accounts
of the Court of Hustings for the
City of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Va.
June 15th, 1874
To the Hon'l C. W. Hill Judge of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Your Commissioner reports to the Court that Jas. D. Brady Guardian of Mathew W. Manning exhibited before said Commissioner a statement of all the money which he had received become chargeable with or had disbursed as such Guardian from the time of his qualification to the 31st day of December 1873 together with the vouchers for such disbursements. That the Commissioner embraced the said Guardian on the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement which was posted at the front door of the Court House of said City on the 1st day of June term 1874, and on the date of this report (ten days having elapsed since said account was mentioned in said list) made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 31st day of December 1873 finds a balance due from said Guardian to his ward of two hundred and eight 61/100 dollars. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned by reference to account it will be seen that a part of the principle of the wards estate has been spent for his support, the Commissioner has seen proper to allow the same, because there was no other estate and the condition of the ward such, that the expenditures were absolutely necessary for his support and comfort. YOur Commr report specially that the Guardian declined to charge Commissions on receipts. The Commissioner has examined and finds that the Guardian has given such bond as the law requires and in a penalty and with securities sufficient.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of Acocunts of the said Court on the day and year first aforesaid.
G. F. Edwards, Comr.
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held August 6th 1874.
An account of James D. Brady Guardian of Mathew W. Manning filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, June 27th 1874, by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court and ordered to be recorded, there being no exceptions thereto.
Teste: Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

7. Guardianship: 6 Aug 1874, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹⁸ At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth began and held at the Court House of said city on Thursday, August 6th 1874
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
An Account of James D. Brady, Guardian of Matthew W. Manning, filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court June 27th 1874 by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court, and ordered to be recorded there being no exceptions thereto--Recorded

8. Guardian account: 21 Feb 1876, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹⁷ M. W. Manning
In acct with Jas D. Brady Guardian
31 Dec 1873
Bal due ward this day per last report $208.61
11 June 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 10.34
25 June 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 10.81
10 July 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 11.75
27 July 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 12.56
10 Aug 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 17.01
25 Aug 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 15.12
10 Sept 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 15.28
24 Sept 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 15.12
11 Oct 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 15.75
26 Oct 1875
By recd pay from Navy Yard 16.28
11 July 1874
To paid Jas Veale for pants & vest 12.00
S. N. S. Kurnick for coat 10.00
25 July 1874
To paid Chas Dyer for hat 1.50
1 Oct 1874
To paid cash for necessary support etc 14.25
22 Dec 1874
To paid James Veale, pants & vest 7.00
26 Apl 1875
To paid J. W. Longo clothing 10.00
12 June 1875
To paid S. P. Manning for board 6.00
To paid J. W. Lingo, bal on coat 6.00
To paid cash advanced 2.00
25 June 1875
To paid cash advanced 1.00
To paid S. P. Manning for board 8.00
3 July 1875
To paid cash 1.00
10 July 1875
To paid S. P. Manning, for board etc 10.00
To paid cash 1.00
27 July 1875
To paid S. P. Manning, for board 8.00
To cash advanced 2.00
27 Augt 1875
To cash advanced 2.00
Amts carried forwd $101.75 $348.63
1875--amts brot forwd $101.75 $348.63
10 Augt. 1875
To paid S. P. Manning for board 8.00
12 Augt. 1875
To paid C. Dyer for hat 3.25
21 Augt. 1875
To cash .50
To paid V. T. Peed for shoes 4.00
25 Augt 1875
To paid S. P. Manning, for board 8.00
To cash 2.00
10 Sept 1875
To paid S. P. Manning, for board 8.00
To cash 1.00
16 Sept 1875
To Metzger, for shirts 2.50
18 Sept 1875
To paid cash advanced .50
24 Sept. 1875
To paid cash advanced .75
To paid S. P. Manning for board 8.00
To cash .50
To paid for cutting & making pants 1.00
29 Sept 1875
To paid A. Metzger for pants etc 2.10
29 Oct 1875
To cash 1.25
11 Oct 1875
To paid S. P. Manning, for board 8.00
12 Oct 1875
To cash .50
15 Oct 1875
To paid Jas. Veale, clothing 13.50
18 Oct 1875
To cash .75
26 Oct 1875
To paid R. A. Hutchins, grocery bill 8.00
To cash 1.00
5 Nov 1875
To paid Tart & Co. for shoes 2.50
To Commnrs on receipts 7.00
To retained to pay Comr of Court 7.50
To retained to pay Clerk of Court 2.50
By estimated interest to Decr 31st 1875 23.00
Bal due ward $167.28
$371.63 $371.63
31 Dec 1875
Bal due ward this day brot down $167.28
Office of Commissioner of Accounts of the Court
of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Va. Feby 21st '76
To the Honl C. W. Hill, judge of the said Court
Your Commissioner reports to Court that Jas D. Brady, guardian of M. W. Manning exhibited before him a statement of all the money which he as such guardian had received, become chargeable with or had disbursed from the 31st day of December 1873 to the 31st day of December 1875, together with the vouchers for such disbursements. That your Commissioner embraced the said Guardian in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts, were before him for settlement which was posted at the front door of the Court House of said city as directed by law and on the day of this report, ten days having elapsed since said account was mentioned in said list, made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 31st day of December 1875 finds a balance due from the Guardian to his ward of one hundred and sixty seven 28/100 dollars. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned. It will be seen by reference to the account that a part of the principal of the ward estate has been expended for his support, the commr allowed the same because the estate was small, the income totally insufficient and the expenditures considering the condition of the ward, were absolutely necessary for his support and comfort.
Your Commissioner has examined and finds that the Guardian has given such bond as the law requires and in a penalty and with securities sufficient. Given under my hand as Commissioner of Account of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the day and year aforesaid.
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held the 12th May 1876. An account of Jas D. Brady Guardian of M. W. Manning, filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court on the 1st day of March 1876, by G. F. Edwards, Commissioner of Accounts, was examined & confirmed by the Court and ordered to be recorded--there being no exceptions thereto.
Teste: Jas. D. Brady, c.c.

9. Guardianship: 1 Mar 1876, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹⁸ Friday, May 12th 1876
Present: The Hon. C. W. Hill, Judge
An Account of James D. Brady, Guardian of M. W. Manning, filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court March 1st 1876, by G. F. Edwards Commissioner of Accounts, was examined and confirmed by the Court, there being no exceptions thereto and ordered to be recorded

10. Arrested: charged with peace bond, 1877, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁹⁹ 1877--Mathew W. Manning Peace bond
guilty Box 3, file 184

11. Guardian account: 29 May 1878, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹⁷ M. W. Manning
In acct with Jas. D. Brady Guardian
17 Feby 1876
To paid Mrs. Fannie Blamire board $15.00
7 July 1876
To paid Harriet Creekmore, washing 5.00
25 July 1876
To cash advanced 10.00
19 Aug 1876
To cash for shoes 2.00
23 Aug 1876
To cas advanced 1.00
2 Sept 1876
To cash .90
8 Sept 1876
To Mrs. Blamire, board 20.00
To Officer Baker 2.00
To Tart & Co., shoes 5.25
25 Nov 1876
To cash for medicine 1.50
23 Dec 1876
To A. Metzer's bill 15.00
31 Dec 1875
Bal due ward this day per report of comr of record $167.28
By estimated interest for 1876 7 tax
To paid for S. P. Manning on order of M. W. Manning 18.40
2 Mch 1877
To paid protest on note of Miles Conner 1.21
4 Aug 1877
To paid V. T. Peed, for shoes 2.00
10 Sept 1877
To paid F. C. Johnston 1.50
19 Oct 1877
To paid Driver 2.25
1 Nov 1878
To paid Chas Cryer for hats 9.25
4 Jan 1878
To paid Chas Reiger, for provisions 6.00
By estimated interest to Jany 4th 1878 4.95
Retained to pay Comr of Court 5.00
Retained to pay Clerk of Court 1.50
Bal due ward 55.11
$179.87 $179.87
4 Jany 1878
Bal due ward this day $ 55.11
Office of Commissioner of Accounts of the
Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth,
Portsmouth, Va., May 29th 1878
To the Hon C. W. Hill Judge of said Court
Your Commissioner reports to the Court that J. D. Brady Guardian of M. W. Manning exhibited before him a statement of all the money, which he as such Guardian had received, become chargeable with or had disbursed from the date of his last account up to the 4th day of January 1878 together with the vouchers for such disbursements, that your commissioner embraced the said Guardian in the list of fiduciary whose accounts were before him for settlement, which was posted at the front door of the Court House of said city; as directed by law and on the date of this report, ten days having elapsed him in said account was mentioned in said list, made up and completed the foregoing account and on the 4th day of January 1878 finds a balance due from the Guardian to his ward of $55.11. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned. It will be seen by the account that a part of the principal of the estate has been expended on the wards support, this was absolutely necessary as the estate was so small that the income alone would be inadiquate to supply tho smallest wants. The Guardian has given such bond as the law requires and in a penalty and with securities sufficient. Given under my hand as Commissioner of Accounts of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth on the day and year aforesaid.
G. F. Edwards, Comr
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, held on the 5th day of September 1878
The foregoing account of James D. Brady Guardian of M. W. Manning, filed in the Clerk's Office of this Court by G. F. Edwards, Commissioner of Accounts, on the 29th day of May 1878, was examined and confirmed by the Court--no exceptions having been filed thereto--and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: A. W. Harvey, D.C.
for Geo. O'N Palmer, clk

12. Fiduciary account: Sep 1878, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁰⁰ September Term 1878

The following fiduciary accounts filed in the Clerk's Office of this court by G. F. Edwards, Commissioner of Accounts, viz: James D. Brady, guardian of Fanny Manning, filed May 29th 1878; James D. Brady, guardian of M. W. Manning, filed may 29th 1878, James D. Brady, Committee of estate of Mary H. Reil, (lunatic) filed May 29th 1878; J. O. Bailey, administrator of estate of Eliza Bailey, deceased: Geo L. Neville, executor of Mrs. Ann Drewrey, deceased, filed June 28th 1878; John H. Gayle, administrator, d.b.n. and curator of estate of Henry Buff, decease, filed 29th July 1878: were examined and confirmed by the court--no exceptions having been filed to any of said accounts and ordered to be recorded.

13. Guardian account: 14 Nov 1878, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁴⁹⁵ M. W. Manning Est.
In acc't with James D. Brady, Guardian
Jany. 4 1878
By bal. due ward this day per report of Commissioner $55.11
10 July 1878
To paid Godwin & Crocker 1/2 of fee for judgement etc
Manning's Guard vs Connor etc said Brady paying the other
1/2 out of own pocket $6.25
To paid G. F. Edwards Att'y for collections 2.50
To paid Commissioner of Court 5.00
To paid Clerk of Court 1.00
Balance due Est. $40.36
$55.11 $55.11
July 10 1878
Balance due Est. for distribution $40.36
Debts
Minter G. Johnson's bill for Rose Wood, Im. Case,
plate handles & box for M. W. Manning $40.00
Pro rata paid by J. D. Brady $31.00
Jno. Clover for hire of Hearse & 3 Carriages
to attend funeral $12.50
Pro rata paid by J. D. Brady 9.36
$40.36 $40.36
Office of Commissioner of Accounts
Court of Hustings--City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Va. Aug. 19th 1878
To the Hon'l C. W. Hill, Judge of the Court of Hustings--City of Portsmouth
Your Commissioner reports to Court that J. D. Brady Guardian of M. W. Manning exhibited before him a statement of all the money which he as such Guardian had received, become chargeable with or had disbursed from the 4th day of January 1878, date of last a/c to the 10 day of July 1878, the said M. W. Manning having departed this life in the meantime, together with the vouchers for such disbursements. That your Commissioners embraced the said Guardian in the list of fiduciaries, whose accounts were before him for settlement, which was posted in front of the Court House door as required by law and on the day of this report, ten days having elapsed since said account was mentioned in said list, made up and completed the foregoing account, which is a final settlement of the estate. The account is supported by satisfactory vouchers and is herewith returned.
Given under my hand this the day and year first aforesaid.
G. F. Edwards, Comm'r
Portsmouth, Va.
Col. James D. Brady (Guardian)
To Minter & Johnson Dr.
June 15 1878
Rosewood Im case plate handles & box for
Mathew W. Manning $40.00
Received thirty one dollars on account of
Col. Jas. D. Brady
Minter G. Johnson
Portsmouth, Va. June 24th 1878
Col. Jas. D. Brady (Guardian)
To John Clover Dr.
June 8, 1878
To Hire of Hearse $5.00
To Hire of 3 Carriages 7.50
$12.50
Rec'd July 10th 1878 of J. D. Brady Guardian on the within bill $9.36
Balance due of Hearse $3.14
John Clover
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 14th day of November 1878. The foregoing account (and receipts) of James D. Brady Guardian of M. W. Manning filed in, the Clerk's Office of this Court on the 20th day of August 1878 by G. F. Edwards Comm'r of Accounts--was examined confirmed by the Court, no exceptions having been filed thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Geo. O'N Palmer, c.c.
By: A. W. Harvey, D.C.

76. John Thomas Manning [476] ^164,165 (Mary Hodges⁶¹, Solomon³³, Thomas²², Richard⁶, Roger (Captain)¹) was born in 1811 ¹⁶⁶ and died on 30 Aug 1850 at age 39.

Death Notes: "20 August 1850, 2am, illness of 40 days, Mr. John T. Manning, 5th son of Mathew Maning, in 40th year of his age, leaving wife and 2 sons, brothers and sisters."

Noted events in his life were:

1. Parent: 5th son of Mathew Manning.

2. Residence: 1832, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁶⁷

3. Inherit: Jan 1837, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵⁰¹ Inherits from father, Matthew Manning, one cow and calf

4. Obituary: Manning Family Bible, 14 Aug 1850, Norfolk County, Virginia. Died on the 14th day of August 1850 at 2 o'clock in the morning after an illness of 40 days Mr. John T. Manning 5th son of Matthew Manning died in the 40th year of his age - leaving a wife and two sons, besides brothers and sisters along with many friends to mourn his departure - He was a good man and true friend and was a great sufferer - Peace to his memory God grant that we may meet him in heaven.

John married Mary H. Bartee [477] ¹⁶⁷ [MRIN: 186], daughter of Andre Bartee [522] and Unknown, on 24 Dec 1832 in Norfolk County, Virginia.¹⁶⁷ Mary was born in 1814 of Norfolk County, Virginia ⁵⁰² and died in Nov 1842 ⁵⁰² at age 28. Other names for Mary were Margaret, and¹⁶⁵ Polly.¹⁶⁴

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 24 Dec 1832, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵⁰³ Married on Monday evening last, by the Rev. Arthur Cooms, Mr. John T. Manning to Miss H. Bartee, all of Norfolk County.

2. Alt. Marriage: John T. Manning & Margaret H. Bartee, 19 Dec 1832, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵⁰⁴ 19 December 1832. John T. Manning and Margaret H. Bartee, whose father Ardre Bartee is surety.

Death Notes: Died November 1842, Mary H. wife of Mr. Jno T. Manning and dau of Mr. Andse Barti (?) in the 29th year of her age. Leaving husband and two sons."

Noted events in her life were:

1. Residence: 1832, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁶⁷

2. Obituary: Manning Family Bible, Nov 1842, Virginia. ⁵⁰⁵ Died in November 1842 Mary H. wife of Mr. Jno. T. Manning and daughter of Mr. Andre Bartee in the 29th year of her age leaving an affectionate husband and two sons. - Peace to her memory.

Children from this marriage were:

   97 M    i. Canning B. Manning [533] ^506,507 was born in 1832 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^164,508,509 and died on 2 Jun 1864 ⁵¹⁰ at age 32.

Death Notes: Died after a few hours from a wound received in the Navy Yard, leaving four small children. His aunt Mary Ann was with him when he died. He was only 31 years old. His children are now both fatherless and motherless.

General Notes: MILITARY SERVICE: Canning Manning, compiled military record (private, Company F, 41st Virginia Infantry), Compiled Service Records Confederate Soldiers Who Served from Virginia, micropublication M-324 (Washington: National Archives), roll 866:
Canning Manning, Pvt., Co. F, 41 Reg't Va. Infantry, appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above for Mar & Apr 1862.
Dated: Apr. 30, 1862
Enlisted When: Mch 4, 1862
Where: Navy Yard
By Whom: Wm. H. Etheridge
Period: War
Last paid by whom: pay due from enlistment
Present or absent: present
Remarks: Bounty paid $50

Canning Manning, Pvt., Co. F, 41 Reg't Va. appears on a register of Chomborazo Hospital, No. 1, Richmond, Virginia
Disease: Debility
Admitted: June 1, 1862
Remarks: Transd to Petersburg, July 4.

Canning Manning, Pvt., Co. F, 41 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above for Apr 30 to Oct. 31, 1862
Dated: Oct. 31, 1862
Enlisted When: Mch 4, 1862
Where: Navy yard
By whom: Capt. W. H. Etheridge
Period: war
Last paid by whom: A. Q. M. Land
To what time: Apl 30, 1862
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Sick in hospital

Canning Manning, Pvt., Co. F, 41 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above for Nov. & Dec. 1862
Dated: Dec. 31, 1862
Enlisted When: Mar. 4, 1862
Where: G. N. Yd.
By whom: Capt. Etheridge
Period: war
Last paid by whom: Capt. Land
To what time: Apl. 30, 1862
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: sick in hospital

C. Manning, Pvt., Co. F, 41 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Regimental Return of the organization named above, for the month of Dec. 1862
Enlisted men accounted for: absent sick

Manning Canning, Pvt., Co. F, 41 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above for Jan. & Feb. 1863.
Dated: Feb. 28, 1863
Enlisted when: Mar. 4, 1862
Where: G. N. Y.
By whom: Capt. Etheridge
Period: war
Last paid by whom: Maj. Land
At what time: Apl 30, 1862
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: sick in hospital

Canning Manning, Pvt., Co. F, 41 Reg't Va. Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above for Mar & Apr 1863
Dated: Apr 30, 1863
Enlisted When: Mar 4, 1862
Where: G. N. Yard
By whom: Capt. Wm H. Etheridge
Period: war
Last paid by whom: Maj. Land
To what time: Apr 30, 1863
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: sick in hospital

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: farmer, 1856, Norfolk County, Virginia. ¹⁶⁴

2. Census: U.S., 1860, St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵¹¹ Cannon Manning, age 30, male, occupation: laborer, born in Va.
Jane Manning, age 25, female, occupation: wife labor, born in Va.
Mary Manning, age 3, female, born in Va.
Edward Manning, age 2, male, born in Va.
Ann Manning, age 8 months, female, born in Va.

3. Occupation: laborer, 1860, Norfolk County, Virginia.

4. Miliary: private in Co. F, 41st Va. Infantry--Civil War, 1862. ⁵¹²

5. Military Service: enlisted as private in Co. F, 41st Va. Infantry, Mar 1862, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵¹³ Name: Canning Manning
Residence: Norfolk County, Virginia
Occupation: Laborer
Enlistment Date: 04 March 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Virginia
Unit Numbers: 799
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 04 March 1862.
Enlisted in Company F, 41st Infantry Regiment
Virginia on 04 March 1862
Hospitalized on 01 June 1862 at Chimborazo Hospl,
Richmond, Va.
Wounded on 01 June 1862 at Seven Pines, VA
Transferred on 04 July 1862 at Petersburg, VA
Absent sick on 15 April 1863


Source Information: Historical Data Systems, comp. Military Records of Individual Civil War Soldiers. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of works. Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc.P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364

Canning married Jane Wright [535] ^143,164,507 [MRIN: 224], daughter of George Wright [574] and Mary [575], on 3 Jan 1856 in Norfolk County, Virginia.⁵⁰⁹ Jane was born in 1835 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^164,507 and died in Mar 1864 ¹⁴³ at age 29.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 3 Jan 1856, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵¹⁴ To the Clerk of the County Court of Norfolk County in the State of Virginia
I hereby certify, that the following is a correct statement of a marriage solemnized by me in the County aforesaid:
Date of Marriage: January 3rd 1856 Place of Marriage: Norfolk Co., Va.
Names of Parties married: Canning Manning & Miss Jane Wright
Husband's Age: 24 years old Wife's Age: 21 years old
Husband's Condition: single Wife's Condition: single
Husband's Birth: Norfolk Co., Va. Wife's Birth: Norfolk Co., Va.
Husband's Parents: John Manning & Polly
Wife's Parents: George Wright & Mary
Husband's Occupation: farmer
Given under my hand as a minister in the Christian Church (legally authorized to solemnize marriages), this 3rd day of January A.D. 1856
Stephen S. Barrett

Death Notes: "leaving an affectionate husband and four children to mourn her loss."

Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: U. S., 1860, Norfolk County, Virginia.
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Name: CANNON MANNING
State: VA
County: Norfolk County
Township: St. Brides Parish
Year: 1860
Record Type: Federal Population Schedule
Page: 631
Database: VA 1860 Federal Census Index

Source Information: Jackson, Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems, comp. Virginia Census, 1800-90. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Compiled and digitized by Mr. Jackson and AIS from microfilmed schedules of the U.S. Federal Decennial Census, territorial/state censuses, and/or census substitutes.

   98 M    ii. Edwin Ruthen Manning [523] ¹⁴³ was born on 10 May 1835 ¹⁴³ and died on 10 Sep 1855 in Portsmouth, Virginia ⁵¹⁵ at age 20.

Death Notes: "Died in Portsmouth at the Naval Hospital while Yellow Fever, 10 September 1855, Edwin Ruthen,
son of the late John T. Manning and Mary, his wife, aged 20 years and 4 months."

John next married Jane Francis Boushell [534] ^168,516 [MRIN: 212] on 18 Oct 1849 in Norfolk County, Virginia.¹⁶⁸ Jane died on 5 Jun 1864.⁵¹⁶ Another name for Jane was Fanny Bushell.⁵¹⁷

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage-Minister's Returns: John T. Manning to Jane Francis Boushell, 18 Oct 1849, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵¹⁸ I hereby certify that inpursuance of license issued by the Clerk of the County Court of Norfolk Co., I have celebrated rites of matrimony between the following persons to wit:
John T. Manning to Miss Jane Fracis Boushell m. 18 Oct 1849
Stephen S. Barrett
Elder in the Christian Church
Norfolk Co.
May 23, 1850
Ret'd & Recorded

77. Mary Ann Amelia Manning [133] ^{169,170,171,172,173} (Mary Hodges⁶¹, Solomon³³, Thomas²², Richard⁶, Roger (Captain)¹) was born on 31 Jul 1813 in Norfolk County, Virginia ^172,174,175 and died on 4 Apr 1886 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^143,172,176 at age 72. The cause of her death was bronchitis.⁵¹⁹

Birth Notes: Afe of 72 years, 7 months given in obituary. But her bible record is more precise: aged 72 years 8 months and 2 days.

Death Notes: Name: Mary Ann Matthews
Race: white Sex: female
Date of Death: April 4, 1886 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: Bronchitis
Age: 72 years 7 months
Parents: Matthew & Mary Manning
Place of Birth: Norfolk Co.
Occupation: none
Status: widow
Informant: F. S. Hope, H.O.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Property: 19 Sep 1849, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵²⁰ Sells lot and house in Gosport--James W. and Mary Ann Amelia Mathews sell house and lot in Gosport to Barnard O'Neil, "beginning at intersection of Lincoln and Second Street, and running along 2nd Street, north 60' to Samuel J. Staples lot, thence along said lot west 50' to Barnard O'Neil's lot, thence along said lot south 60' to Lincoln Street, thence along said street, east 40' to the beginning.

2. Census: U.S., 1860, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵²¹ *living with husband, James W. Mathews & children

3. Census: U.S., Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁷⁵ *see husband's record

4. Occupation: keeping house, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁷⁵

5. Residence: 56 Second Street, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹⁷⁵

6. Relatives: 1880, Portsmouth, Virginia. Grandniece Maggius Manning living with Mary, age 20, according to 1880 census.

7. Obituary: Apr 1886, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁷⁶ Entered into death Sunday night, April 3rd, 1886, Maryann Amelia White Mathews, aged 72 years, 8 months, the last of a family of four brothers and two sisters whose fore-fathers settled upon Julians Creek in Norfolk County, Va. (17.00 inserted here) A good wife, mother and sister is gone. May we meet her in heaven.

8. Obituary: Apr 1886, Norfolk Virginia. ⁵²² Mrs. Mary Ann Mathews, grand-mother of Mr. Edward Cassell, who shot the saloon keeper of Norfolk, not long since, died Sunday night, it is thought from grief. Mrs. Mathews was 72 years old. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her son, Mr. Alex W. Cassell on Second street, today. [ Alex W. Cassell was her son in law, married to her daughter Mary Hodges White.]

Mary married Edwin White [134] ^523,524 [MRIN: 65], son of William White [383] and Rose Hannah [384], on 14 Oct 1834 in Lake Drummond Hotel, North Carolina ¹⁴³.^,177 Edwin was born on 19 Oct 1793 in Norwich, Norfolk, England,^525,526 was christened on 1 Nov 1793 in Tabernacle-Countess Of Huntingdons, Norwich, Norfolk, England, and died on 9 Jul 1837 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^{526,527,528,529,530} at age 43.

Marriage Notes: Lake Drummond Hotel is in North Carolina and seems to have been a favored location for marriages. The John B. Henley papers in the Library of Virginia note several marriages at this hotel of people from the Portsmouth area.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage announcement: 20 Oct 1834, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ^531,532 Married--On Tuesday, October 13, at Lake Drummond Hotel, by Willie (Willis) McPherson, Edwin White to Miss Mary Ann Manning, youngest daughter of Matthew Manning, all of Norfolk County.

General Notes: William WHITE (AFN:22NJ-RW1)
AFN: 22NJ-S4F

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: 1837, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵²⁶ He was a clerk in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

2. Obituary: 12 Jul 1837, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ^533,534 Died on Sunday (July 9), Edwin White, one of the clerks at the Navy Yard, Gosport. A native of England, he had been a resident of this country for many years

3. Audit: His estate was audited, 15 May 1843, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵³⁵ Audit of Estae fo Edwin White, deceased -Mary Annn White, Admin. Mentions paid Ransine White actt., coffin $19, sale of four negros brought $500.

Children from this marriage were:

   99 F    i. Mary Hodges Manning White [135] ^523,524,536 was born on 1 Aug 1836 in Portsmouth, Virginia,^{143,523,524,536} died on 16 Jul 1890 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^{170,536,537,538} at age 53, and was buried on 18 Jul 1890 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^536,537,539 The cause of her death was consumption.⁵²⁴

Death Notes: Name: Mary H. M. Cassell
Race: white Sex: female
Date of Death: July 16, 1890 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: consumption
Age: 54 years 11 months
Parents: Edward & Mary Ann White
Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Occupation: Jan. 7, 1898--erased by order of court
Consort of: A. E. W. Cassell
Informant: A. E. W. Cassell, husband

Burial Notes: Oak Grove Cemetery. Grave is next to half-brother, Mathew James Mathews

Tombstone reads:
Mary H. M.
Wife of Alexander W. Cassell
Born Aug. 1, 1836
Died July 16, 1890
Tho Lost to Sight
To Memory Dear


Record of Graves--Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot # 440 East of Avenue A--betw. 10th & 11th St.
Matthew J. Matthews, owner

Mary H. M. Cassell July 16, 1890

Record of Graves--East Oak Grove Cemetery
West Half of Walk 11--South
Lot # 440 Avenue A--west Walk 11
M. J. Matthews, owner north half
A. W. Cassell, owner south half
Mary H. M., wife of Alexander W. Cassell
Born: Aug. 1, 1836
Died: July 16, 1890

*Record of Graves info found on 2 separate pages of Vol. III of Oak Grove Cemetery book

Noted events in her life were:

1. Baptism: 9 Apr 1836, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁴³ By Rev'd M. Crowder.

2. Inherits: Jan 1837, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵⁰¹ Inherits from her grandfather, Matthew Manning, one feather bed

3. Census: U.S., Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴⁰ *listed as Mary H. Mathews, but her name is actually Mary H. White and she is living with her step-father, James W. Mathews

4. Census: U.S., 1860, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵²¹ *listed with her step-father, James W. Mathews & mother, Mary Ann Mathews. Her name is given as Mary C. Mathews. Actually by this time, it is Mary Ann Hodges White Cassell as she married Alexander W. Cassell in 1855. Why was she with her parents?

5. Census: U.S., 14 Jun 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴¹

6. Residence: 14 Jun 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴¹

7. Census: U.S., 2 Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴²

8. Residence: 56 Second Street, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴²

9. Occupation: keeping house, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴²

10. Obituary: death of Mary H. M. Cassell, 16 Jul 1890, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁴³ 18 July 1890---Died---Cassell
So peacefully, so calmly passed away on the morning of the 16th inst. At 8:30 o'clock, Mary H. M., beloved wife of A. W. Cassell, U.S. N.
Funeral services will take place at the residence, corner Second and Lincoln streets, this (Friday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Mary married Warrent Officer Alexander William Cassell U.S.N [198] ^544,545,546 [MRIN: 68], son of Charles Cassell [1498] and Sarah Murry [200], on 10 May 1855 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia.¹⁶⁹ Alexander was born on 8 Mar 1824 in District Of Columbia,⁵⁴⁶ died on 8 Oct 1897 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^545,547,548 at age 73, and was buried on 10 Oct 1897 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.^548,549 The cause of his death was Volvulus.⁵⁵⁰

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: of Alexander W. Cassell & Mary H. M. White, 10 May 1855, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴⁶ Date of Marriage: May 10, 1855
Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Virginia
Husband: Alex W. Cassell Age: 30 Status: single
Wife: Mary H. M. White Age: 19 Status: single
Husband's Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Wife's Birthplace: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's parents: Chas. & Sarah Cassell
Wife's parents: Edwin & Mary A. A. White
Husband's Occupation: sailmaker
Person Performing Ceremony: Geo. M. Bain

Birth Notes: Age based on exact calculation of age 73 years, 7 months in cemetery records.

Death Notes: Obituary--A.W. Cassell
Mr. A. W. Cassell, retired carpenter of the United States Navy, died at 9 o'clock last night at thr residence of his son, Mr. Edward Cassell, orner of Fifth street and the Gosport road, aged 73 years. The deceased was a member of Chosen Friends and Naval Veterans. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock.

Burial Notes: Oak Grove Cemetery. Next to wife. Grave not marked.

Name: Alexander W. Cassell
Age: 73 years, 7 months
Died: October 8, 1897
Buried: October 10, 1897
Cause of Death: Volvulus
Undertaker: C. H. Sturtevant
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Place of Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Avenue 11, lot 440

General Notes: Served in the Union Army during the Civil War with his wife's sister's husband, Steven Kenney. They were both hospital stewards in the 23rd Maine Infantry. [Check Cassell in Union book.]

Name Business Name Occupation Location 1 Location 2 City State Year Alexander W Cassell 336 Harrison Portsmouth VA 1888 Alexander E W Cassell carpenter boards 336 Harrison Portsmouth VA 1888 Alexander E W Cassell carpenter 307 Fayette Portsmouth VA 1890 Alexander Cassell Wh 136 Lincoln Portsmouth VA 1890
Norfolk City Directory, 1888. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1888. Norfolk City Directory, 1889. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1889. Norfolk City Directory, 1890-91. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1891.

Father was foreign born per his 1870 U.S. Census. This fits Capt. Charles Cassell who was born in Italy. See his tombstone.

Died Oct. 8, 1897, aged 73 years, 7 months.

Warrant Officer
The "warrant" portion of the Warrant Officer’s title comes from the old French word warrant that meant variously a protector, a defense and an authorization. It is also the source of our modern word "warranty". In 1040 when five English ports began furnishing warships to King Edward the Confessor in exchange for certain privileges, they also furnished crews whose officers were the Master, Boatswain, Carpenter and Cook. Later these officers were "warranted" by the British Admiralty. They maintained and sailed the ships and were the standing officers of the navy. Soldiers commanded by Captains would be on board the ships to do the fighting, but they had nothing to do with running the ships. the word "soldiering" came about as a seaman’s term of contempt for the soldiers and anyone else who avoided shipboard duties.
The warranted officers were often the permanent members of the ships’ companies. They stayed with the ships in port between voyages s caretakers, supervising repairs and refitting. Other crewmen and soldiers might change with each voyage. Early in the Fourteenth Century the Purser joined the warrant officers. He was originally "the clerk of burser". During the following centuries the Gunner, surgeon, chaplain, Master-at-arms, Schoolmaster and others signed on.
Warrant Officers were members of our Navy right from its beginning. There were Warrant Officers on the ships of the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War. When Congress created our Navy in 1794 it listed the Warrant Officers as the Sailing Master, Purser, Boatswain, Gunner, Carpenter, Sailmaker and Midshipman.
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Of the duties of a Boatswain and Master Sail Maker. 1814
1. The boatswain is to receive into his charge the rigging, cables, cordage, anchors, sails, boats, &c.
2. He is not to cut up any cordage or canvass without an order in writing from the captain, and under the inspection of the master; and always to have by him a good quantity of small plats for security of the cables.
3. He and his mates are to assist and relieve the watch, see that the men attend upon deck, and that the working of the ship be performed with as little confusion as may be.
4. His accounts are to be audited and vouched by the captain and master, and transmitted to the navy-office.
5. If he has cause of complaint against any of the officers of the ship, with relation to the disposition of the stores under his charge, he is to represent the same to the navy-office, before the pay of the ship. He is not to receive his own wages until his accounts are passed.
6. He is not to sign any accounts, books, lists, or tickets, before he has throughly informed himself of the truth of every particular therein contained.
7. Master Sail-Maker. He is, with his mate and crew, to examine all sails that are brought on board, and to attend all surveys and conversions of sails.
8. He is always, and in due time, to repair and keep the sails in order, fit for service.
9. He is to see that they are dry when put into the store- room, or very soon to have them taken up and aired, and see that they are secured from drips, damps and vermin, as much as possible.
10. When any sails are to be returned into store, he is to attend the delivery of them for their greater safety.
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1. Introduction
Until its abolition in 1832, dockyards and naval establishments were the responsibility of the Navy Board, a body technically subordinate to the Admiralty, but distinct from it, and in large measure independent of it. Victualling yards and depots were in the same way answerable to the Victualling Board, and it in turn to the Navy Board and the Admiralty. The gunwharves, however, belonged to the Ordnance Board, an entirely independent body responsible only to the Master-General of Ordnance and the King. When the Ordnance Board was abolished in 1855, control of naval ordnance passed to the War Office and was not recovered by the Admiralty until 1909. This leaflet deals with the personnel only of naval and victualling establishments, though it should be noted that there are in The National Archives some records of Ordnance employees, mainly among the Ordnance Office Registers (WO 54 </DisplayCatDetailsGoto.asp?CATREF=WO+54&ACCESSMETHOD=6> ).
2. Organisation Before 1832
Dockyards were entirely run by naval officers, civilian employees of the Navy Board, not sea officers. The senior official of each yard was the Commissioner, appointed by, and nominally a member of, the Navy Board. Under him were the Clerk of the Cheque and the Storekeeper, who with their clerks were responsible for the financial and administrative business of the yard; the Master Shipwright, who with his colleagues the Master Sailmaker, Anchorsmith, Rigger, Boatbuilder etc, was in charge of the building and repair work of the yard; the Master Attendants and the Boatswain, who supervised the yard craft, the ships afloat and 'in Ordinary', that is in reserve, and finally the Master Ropemaker who ran the Ropeyard. These senior officers, together with the clerks and foremen known as Inferior Officers, were salaried, and borne on the Ordinary vote, as were the established artificers and labourers of the yard; unestablished employees were borne on the Extraordinary vote. Although all yard officers were naval and not sea officers, there was movement between the two services. The Commissioners and Masters Attendant were usually retired sea officers; dockyard shipwrights, having served their apprenticeship, often became carpenters in the Navy, and might return to be Master Shipwrights, and in the same way the other Master Tradesmen and the Boatswain were normally recruited from the Sea Service. The career of any man, therefore, especially one of the skilled men, the 'artificers' or 'tradesmen', may have to be traced in the records of both services.
The senior officers of a Victualling Yard were the Agent Victualler (in the larger establishments only), the Storekeeper or Naval Officer, and the Clerk of the Cheque.
In or around the dockyards might also be found the Transport Agents, Agents for Prisoners and Hospital Agents who represented the Transport Board and the Sick and Hurt Board, and each had their own clerks and labourers.
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Medical Notes: *An obstruction of the bowel caused by twisting itself ^550,551

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: Carpenter w/U.S. Navy. ⁵⁴⁵

2. Organizations: member of Chosen Friends & Naval Veterans. ⁵⁴⁵

3. Military Service: as sailmaker in U.S.N, 18 Feb 1847, Portsmouth, Virginia. ^547,552 Alex. W. Cassell
Sailmaker, 18 February 1847
Resigned 27 July 1847
Sailmaker, 7 April 181859
Retired LIst, 28 March 1886
Died: 8 October 1897

Sailmaker: # 2367: Alexander W. Cassell--18 Febry 1847
Febry 18/47 Acting appointment, March 3/47 To the Germantown
July 27/47.. Resignation accepted--Resigned

4. Military Discharge: as sailmaker, U.S.N., 27 Jul 1847, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁴⁷ Was on Resigned List.

5. Occupation: sailmaker, Aug 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁵³

6. Residence: Aug 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁵³

7. Census: 1850 Federal U.S. census, Aug 1850, Norfolk County, City of Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁵³

8. Occupation: sailmaker, 10 May 1855, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴⁶

9. Military Service: as sailmaker, U.S.N.,, 7 Apr 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ^547,554 Sailmakers---# 2666
Alexander W. Cassell--7 April 1859
April 7/59 Acting Appointment, April 11/59 To the John Adams 25 Inst
Feb 16/60 Warranted Jany 20/61 Det'd two weeks leave
Feb 15/62 To the Reg
Stop at New York Sept 9/63 Det'd to the Niagara

Sea Duty: 3 years 0 months 16 days
Shore Duty: 1 year 6 months 24 days

10. Military Service: as sailmaker, U.S.N.,, 2 May 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. May 2, 1859 - NAVY YARD. - Commodore Dorin retired from the command of the Navy Yard on Saturday, and Captain Bell entered upon the duties of the office. A letter of appreciation upon the commodore's departure, was signed by the following: .... Alex. W. Cassell, Master Sailmaker.

11. Law suit: sale of land, 7 Sep 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁵⁵ Alexander W. Cassell
agt
Sarah Cassell, Virginius O. Cassell, & Charles E. Cassell

This cause came on this day to be heard upon the bill of the complainant answer of the defendants and exhibits filed with the bill of complainant general replicaiton thereto and was argued by counsel. On consideration whereof the Court being of opinion that the lot of land conveyed by Charles Cassell in his lifetime to Virginius O. Cassell by deed bearing date the 28th July 1854 and admitted to record in the Clerk's Office of Norfolk County Court on the 10th day of November 1855 was an advancement made by the said Charles Cassell to the said Virginius O. Cassell and that the said Virginius O Cassell must bring the same into hotch potch with the real estate descended and account for the value of the same at the time of the execution of the said deed and being further of opinion that the interest of the parties manifestly requires a sale of the lot of land in the bill mentioned situate in the City of Portsmouth bounded east by Court Street west by Dinwiddie Street, east by Binford's lot Queen Street and Williams lot and north by lots of Emmerson, Wilson and others. On consideration whereof the Court doth order adjudge and decree that James Murdaugh and by consent of parties by counsel Virginius O. Cassell either of whom may act if the other declines, be and they are hereby appointed Commissioners to sell the above described lot of land to the highest bidder after twenty days notice by public action in same newspaper published in the City of Portsmouth or City of Norfolk and by notice published at the front door of the Court house of the City of Portsmouth on the following terms, viz: so much cash as may be necessary to pay the costs of suit and the expenses of sale may be demanded of the purchaser and for the residue of the purchaser or purchasers shall execute his or their several bonds with approved security each for one third of the residue of said purchase money with interest from the day of sale, payable in six nine and twelve months thereafter respectively the title to be retained until the further order of this Court. And the said commissioners or either which may act shall have power to sell said lot of land in seperate parcels or lots as he or they may deem most judicious and advantageous and after the said sale and the bonds for the purchase money shall be returned with a report of the proceedings of the said Commissioner that a Commissioner of this Court ascertain and report to the Court what will be an equitable portion of the proceeds of such sale to which the defendants Sarah Cassell is entitled in lieu of her dower interest in the real estate in the proceedings mentioned. But the said Commissioners are not to make sale under this decree until they shall have respectively executed bonds in the Clerk's Office of this Court and before the Clerk thereof in the penalty of one thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of their duties under this decree and they are directed to report their proceedings to the Court.
Ordered that Court be adjourned till tomorrow morning twelve o'clock
Rich H. Baker

12. Deed: J. K. Cooke to V. O. Cassell & als, 4 Oct 1859, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁵⁶ Whereas at a Sale made by V. O. Cassell and James Murdaugh Special Commissioner for that purpose appointed by the Circuit Court for the City of Portsmouth in the suit in Chancery styled Cassell agt. Cassell rendered on the 7th day of September 1859 which sale was made on the 4th day of October 1859. John K. Cooke became the purchaser of the lot with its appurtenances opposite the Baptist Church on the West side of Court street in said City of which the late Charles Cassell dec'd seized and possessed at the bid of four thousand three hundred dollars, and whereas the said John K. Cooke has not complied with the terms of said sale and has no deed for the said property, and is willing and desirious to relinquish all claim to the same by virtue of said bid and proceedings--Now between John K. Cooke and Fanny B. his wife of the one part and the heirs at Law of the said Charles Cassell dec'd who are Sarah Cassell, his widow, Alex W. Cassell, V. O. Cassell and Charles E. Cassell of the other part. Witnesseth: that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the premises and of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said parties of the other part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby relinquish and recopy unto the said parties of the other part all the right title and interest which they may possess either in law or in equity to the said property of regarding the sale. Witness the following signatures and seals.
J. K. Cooke
T. B. Cooke
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, Jno. Nash Justice of the Peace for the city aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Fanny B. the wife of J. K. Cooke parties to a certain deed bearing date on the 25th day of November 1855 and hereto annexed personally appeared before me in my City aforesaid and being examined by me privily and apart from her husband and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Fanny B. Cooke acknowledged the same to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly signed sealed and delivered the same and that she wished not to retract it. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of January 1866.
John Nash J.P.
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 10th day of December 1866---This Deed was acknowledged before me by John K. Cooke a party thereto and together with the Certificate annexed of John Nash a Justice of the Peace in and for said City is admitted to record.
Teste: Dempsey Nash, c.c.

13. Occupation: as sailmaker, U.S.N.,, 3 Feb 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ^557,558

14. Law suit: sale of land, 4 Sep 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁵⁹ Tuesday the 4th day of September1860
Present: The Honbl Richard H. Baker, Judge
Alexander W. Cassell
agt
Sarah Cassell, Virginius O. Cassell and Charles E. Cassell

This cause came on this day to be further heard upon the papers formerly read and the report of the sale made by the Commissioners pursuant to the order of the 7 day of September 1859 and the report of Commissioner Murdaugh showing the equitable portion of the proceeds of the sale to which the defendant Sarah Cassell is entitled in lieu of her dower interest therein to which reports there are no exceptions. On consideration whereof the Court approving and confirming the said reports, doth adjudge order and decree that the Clerk of this Court deliver to James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell the Commissioners of sale the three bonds of W. W. Davis and Wm. C. Wingfield each for the sum of five hundred dollars and executed by them to the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell Commissioners as aforesaid and filed amoung the papers in this suit for the purchase of the lots of land in the said report mentioned and described; also deliver to the said Commissioners, the three bonds of Charles E. Cassell and Charles R. McAlpine for one hundred and seventy five dollars each executed by them to the said Commissioners as aforesaid, filed among the papers in this suit and given for the purchase of the lots of land in the said report mentioned and also deliver to the said Commissioners the three bonds of John K. Cooke and Arthur Emmerson each for one thousand three hundred and eighty-one dollars forty one and two third cents executed by them to the said Commissioners as aforesaid filed among the papers in this suit and executed for the purchase of the lot of land in the said report mentioned and that the said Commissioners do proceed to collect the said several bonds executed as aforesaid and when collected that they execute deeds with special warranty to said purchasers for the lots of land purchased by them severally as mentioned in the said report. and the Court doth further order adjudge and decree that when the said Commissioners have collected the said bonds aforesaid that they pay to the plaintiff Alexander W. Cassell and the defendants V. O. Cassell and Charles E. Cassell each the sum of sixteen hundred and thirty nine dollars thirty two and one third cents with interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the fourth day of October 1859 till paid, and pay to the defendant Sarah Cassell the sum of twelve hundred and fifty seven dollars and twenty seven cents with like interest from the fourth day of October 1859 till paid and pay to c. W. Murdaugh Commissioner three dollars and make report of their proceedings to the Court. But this decree is to be suspended until the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell shall either seperately or jointly execute a bond with sufficient security in the Clerk's Office of this Court and before the said Clerk in the penalty of seven thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of their duties as Commissioners under this decree.

15. Law suit: sale of land, 12 Sep 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁶⁰ Wednesday the 12th day of September 1860
Present: The Honbl. Richard H. Baker, Judge

Alexander W. Cassell
agt
Sarah Cassell, Virginius O. Cassell and Charles E. Cassell

By consent of the parties and for reasons appearing to the Court the dcree pronounced in this cause during the present term is set aside and annulled. And this cause coming on to be again heard upon the papers formerly read and the report of the sale made by the Commissioners pursuant to the order of the 7th day of September 1859 and the report of Commissioner Murdaugh showing the equitable portion of the proceeds of the sale to which the defendant Sarah Cassell is entitled in lieu of her dower interest therein and also showing the portions to which the plaintiff and the defendants are entitled, which reports there are no exceptions. On consideration whereof the Court approving and confirming the said report doth adjudge order and decree that the Clerk of this Court deliver to James Murdaugh and v. O. Cassell the Commissioners of sale, the three bonds of W. W. Davis and Wm. C. Wingfield each for the sum of five hudndred dollars and executed by them to the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell Commissioners as aforesaid and filed amoung the papers in their suit for the purchase of the lots of land in the said report mentioned and described; also deliver to the said Commissioners the three bonds of Charles E. Cassell and Chalres mcAlpone for one hundred and seventy five dollars each executed by them to the said Commissioners aforesaid filed among the papers in this suit and given for the purchase of the lots of land in the report mentioned; and also deliver to the said Commissioner the three bonds of John H. Cooke and Arthur Emmerson each for one thousand three hundred and eighty four dollars and forty one and two third cents executed by them to the said Commissioners filed among the papers in this suit and executed for the purchase of the lot of land in the said report mentioned; and that the said Commissioner do proceed to collect the said several bonds executed as aforesaid and when collected that they execute deeds with special warranty to the said several purchasers, for the lots of land purchased by them severally as mentioned in the said report. And the Court doth further adjudge order and decree, that when the said Commissioners have collected the said bonds aforesaid, that they pay to the plaintiff Alexander W. Cassell and the defendant Charles E. Cassell each the sum of one thousand seven hundred and thirty nine dollars thirty two and two third cents with iinterest thereon at six per centum per annum; from fourth day of October 1859 till paid & pay to the defendant V. O. Cassell one thousand four hundred and thirty nine dollars and thirty two and two third cents with like interest from the fourth day of October 1859 till paid, pay to the defendant Sarah Cassell the sum of twelve hundred and fifty seven dollars and twenty seven cents with like interest from the fourth day of October 1859 till paid, and pay to C. W. Murdaugh Commissioner three dollars and make report of their proceedings. But this decree is to be suspended until the said James Murdaugh and V. O. Cassell shall either seperately or jointly execute a bond with sufficient security in the Clerk's Office of this Court and before the said Clerk in the penalty of seven thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of their duties as Commissioners under this decree.

16. Military Service: sailmaker, Sep 1865, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶¹ Sailmakers
# 2167 Alexander W. Cassell ---7 April 1859
To Frigate Niagara, Sept 23/65
Det'd & w.o. April 19/66 To the Navy Yard Norfolk, Va.
Oct 5/69 Det'd to the Powhatan per stu of 21 Inst.
Dec 23/69 Det'd w.o.
July 29/70 To the California / Sept
Sept 20/70 Det'd to the Nanagansett
Previous order revoked w.o. Nov 21/70 To the Pawnee

Sea Duty: 7 years 0 months 1 day
Shore Duty: 3 years 1 month 0 days

17. Military: 1866. ⁵⁴⁷ Co. F, 23 Maine Inf. hosp. Stew.

18. Law suit: suit settled, 13 Sep 1866, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁶² Thursday the 13th day of September 1866
Present: The Honbl. Richard H. Baker, Judge

Alexander W. Cassell, pltff
agt
Sarah Cassell, Virginius O. Cassell, & Chas. E. Cassell, deft.

This cause came on this day to be further heard upon the papers formerly read and the report of the Commissioner made pursuant to the order of the 12th day of September 1860 towhich there is no exeception and was argued by counsel: On consideration whereof the Court approving and confirming the said report by which it appears that the object of the suit has been obtained is is ordered that this suit be discontinued from the docket.

Ordered that the Court be adjourned till tomorrow morning eleven o'clock
Rich'd H. Baker

19. Military Service: as sailmaker, U.S.N.,, 7 Jan 1867, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁶³ January 7--List of Officers Attached to the Naval Station, Norfolk, Virignia
We publish today the complete list of officers attached to this station, including the Marine Corps U.S. Naval Hospital, Receiving ship, New Hampshire, Ordinance navigation Light-house, and Civil Departments; for which we are indebted to the courtesy of an officer attached to the United States Navy.
Alexander W. Cassell
Rank: sailmaker

20. Census: U.S., 14 Jun 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶⁴ Margaret Manning, age 10, female, white, orphan, born in Va., cannot read or write, idotic
Alexander W. Cassell, age 46, male, white, occupation: sailmaker U.S.N., vaule of real estate: 2,000; value of personal property: 3,000, birthplace: D.C., father foreign born, eligible to vote
Mary H. Cassell, age 34, female, white, occupation: boarding, born in Va.
Edwin W. Cassell, age 10, male, white, at school, born in Va.
Stephen B. Kenney, age 31, male, white, occupation: huster clerk in Navy Yard, value of personal property: 1,500, born in Maine, eligible to vote
Rosa E. Kenney, age 33, female, white, boarding, born in Va.
James W. Kenney, age 2, male, white, born in Va., born in Jan.
Rosa N. Kenney, age 4 months, female, white, born in Va.

21. Occupation: sailmaker U.S.N., 14 Jun 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶⁵

22. Residence: 14 Jun 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶⁵

23. Miliary Service: sailmaker, Dec 1872, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶⁶ Sailmaker
# 2740 Alexander W. Cassell 7 April 1859
Pawnee Dec 10/72 Det'd & w.o.
Jany 3/73 To Navy Yard Norfolk Va
July 23/73 Det'd to the Alaska 5 Augt
Sept 29/76 Det'd & w.o. Dec 26/76 To Equipt duty Navy Yard Norfolk

Sea Duty: 12 years 1 month 13 days
Shore Duty: 5 years 8 months 2 days

24. Miliary Service: sailmaker, Dec 1879, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶⁷ Sailmakers
# 2671---Alexander W. Cassell 7 April 1859
Equipt duty Navy Yard Norfolk Dec 6/79
Det'd to the Powhatan 10 Inst
Dec 11/82 Det'd & w.o.
Dec 12/83 To Navy Yard Norfolk 31 inst to continue until 28 March 1886
March 24/86 Det'd and placed on the Retired List from the 28th March 1886

Sea Duty: 15 years 1 month 14 days
Shore Duty: 8 years 10 months 6 days

25. Census: U.S., Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶⁸ Alexander W. Cassell, white, male, age 57, married, occupation: sailmaker U.S. Navy, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Mary Cassell, white, female, age 44, wife, married, occupation: keeping house, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Edwin Cassell, white, male, age 24, son, single, occupation: sailmaker, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Dinah Wright, black, female, age 45, widowed, occupation: servant, cannot read or write, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.

26. Occupation: sailmaker U.S. Navy, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶⁹

27. Residence: 56 Second Street, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶⁹

28. Residence: 1882, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷⁰ Living at 3rd N. Henry Street

29. Residence: 1012 Dinwiddie Street, 1883, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷¹ 1012 Dinwiddie Street

30. Residence: 1884, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷² Is a sailmaker living at 136 Lincoln Street in Portsmouth, Virginia

31. Residence: 416 Second Street, 1885, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷³ Alexander W. Cassell, U. S. N. h 416 Second

32. Occupation: U.S.N., 1885, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷³

33. Military: Was on Retired List. U.S.N., 18 Mar 1886, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁴⁷

34. Residence: 136 Lincoln Street, 1889, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷⁴

35. Residence: 1897, Norfolk County, Virginia. ⁵⁵⁰

36. Record of Grave: 8 Oct 1897, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁷⁵ Alexander W. Cassell
Died: Oct. 8, 1897
Aged: 73 years, 7 months (grave unmarked)

Record of Grave--East Oak Grove Cemetery
West Half of Walk 11--South
Lot # 440 Avenue A--west Walk 11
M. J. Mathews, owner of north half
A. W. Cassell, owner of south half

37. Funeral: 10 Oct 1897, Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷⁶ The funeral of the late Mr. A. W. Cassell took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of his son, Mr. Edward Cassell, corner of Fiftth street and Gosport road. Rev. Dr. A. E. Owen conducted the servies and the remains were laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery.

38. Letter: letter of appreciation, 2 May 1859, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷⁷ Argus--May 2, 1859--Navy Yard--Commodore Dornin retired from the command of the Navy Yard on Saturday, and Captain Bell entered upon the duties of the office.
A letter of appreciation upon the commodore's departure, was signed by the following: Alex W. Cassell, master sailmaker

39. Obituary: 12 Oct 1897, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁷⁸ 12 Oct 1897
The funeral services of the late Alexander W. Cassell, sailmaker, U.S.N., took place at the residence of his son, A.E.W. Cassell, Fifth street extended, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The solemn services were conducted by Rev. A. E. Owen, D.D., of Court Street Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Eggleston, of the Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Cassell being a retired officer in the United States Navy, the funeral was attended by a military escort, under command of Sailmaker Charles E. Minter, U.S.N.
The following officers were honorary pall-bearers: Sailmaker Geo. Barnes, Carpenter L. L. Martin, Carpenter J. T. Miller, Carpenter H. Rigby, Mate H. Neilson, Boatswain Petere Y. Johnson, Boatswain J. B. Moncrief, Boatswain A. Ohmson; also Messrs. Stephen Bowers and Thomas Gleason, citizens, and Captain William Ryder, of the Naval Veterans.
The casket was handled by sailors, who acted as body-bearers, under charge of L. L. Martin, U.S.N.
Besides the military escort there was a detachment of Naval Veterans and members of Chosen Friends. The entire procession was headed by the Naval Post Band.
During the services at the residence Miss Katie Ashe sang "The Christian's Good Night."
The ramains were interred in Oak Grove Cemetery, beside the grave of his wife, who preceded him about eight years ago.
The deceased was a brother of Mr. V. O. Cassell and Mr. Charles Cassell, architect, now of Baltimore, Md., and uncle of Messrs. Norman, Charles, V. O., Heber and Rev. Mortimer Cassell, aso of Mrs. Dr. Webster and Miss Ella Cassell.

   100 F    ii. Rose Hannah Edwin White [136] ^579,580 was born on 2 May 1837 in Portsmouth, Virginia,^143,581,582 died on 4 Sep 1915 in Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina ⁵⁷⁹ at age 78, and was buried in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina.⁵⁸³

Birth Notes: Named after her father's mother.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Census: U.S., Sep 1850, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴⁰ *listed as Rose E. Mathews, but her name is actually Rose E. White, living with her step-father James W. Mathews

2. Census: U.S. , 1860, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵²¹ *listed as Rosa Mathews, although her actual name is Rosa White and she is living with her step-father, James W. Mathews and mother, Mary Ann Mathews.

3. Census: U.S., 14 Jun 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁸¹

4. Residence: 14 Jun 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁸¹

5. Census: U.S., Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁸² **Mathews lived next door to Kenneys & Cassells. Job & Sophronia Manning were Rosa Kenney's first cousins, her mother's sister's children.

6. Residence: 56 Second Street, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁸²

7. Occupation: keeping house, Jun 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁸²

8. Obituary: 9 Sep 1915, Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina.
Obituary of Rose Edwin White Kenney

From The Windsor Ledger, Volume 31, Windsor, N. C., Thursday September 9, 1915, Page 1. Copy from Department of Cultural Resources, State of North Carolina, Raleigh 27601-2807. Abstracted by Lynn Hopewell.

At sunset on Saturday last this gentle lady passed from earth to the gracious promise of eternal life. She so spent her days in life as to assure her of her life beyond the grave. "Blessed assurance Jesus is mine."

Mrs. Kenney came to make here home in Bertie county in December 1886. She was not a stranger to North Carolina. In 1587 her ancestor in a direct line was Governor of Sir Walter Raleigh's Colony on Roanoke Island. There her kinswoman gave birth to Virginia Dare.

Her cousin, Gen. William Dorsey Pender, was the bravest of the brave in the Confederacy. Her North Carolina relatives, Col. R. H. Bridgers, Col. John L. Bridgers, Dr. W. B. Mercer and the Penders, all of Edgecombe county, have been foremost in the social business and civic life of her adopted state.

She was the close kinswoman of honorable and useful Virginia families, Mannings, Cassells, Matthews, Herberts Barclays, Hodges and Boteteauts. In 1867 she married Dr. Stephen Bartlett Kenney of Maine, a descendant of Josiah Bartlett, who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence on the part of the State of New Hampshire. Dr. Kenney died Christmas day 1907.

On the 30th day of May, 1889, this good couple came into my life. On that day 1 married their only daughter, Rose Mary Kenney. Since the burial of her husband Mrs. Kenney has lived in my home. I brought her there from the funeral of her husband.

Mrs. Kenney was a communicant in full fellowship in St. Thomas' Episcopal church. She was buried by the side of her husband in that sacred church yard. Rt. Rev Thomas C. Darst, Bishop of East Carolina, read the burial service. Her young friends who had been most deferential to her in life, and to whom she was greatly attached bore her body into the church where she had loved to commune and gently placed it to rest by the side of her husband. She has never been the name person since Dr. Kenney's death. Her heart was in the church yard with him. They were one again.

Her pall bearers were: Maj. Fred M. Dunstan, H. M. Bell, Jerry O. Mitchell, Josesh B. Cherry, George M. Holder, Thomas Gillum, Jr., Claude Pierce, Philemon M. Allan, J. T. Stokes.

The following were her honorary pall-hearers: Dr. Leslie B. Evans, Dr. Charles J. Sawyer, Jesse B. Stokes, Hon. Thomas Gillam, Rev L. D. Hayman, W. S. Hayes, P. H. Sessoms, Frank Allen, T. C. Bond, R. W. Askew, Sr., W. L. Lyon, J. H. Matthews, E. W. Gray, J. B. Gray.

Her's was a most beautiful life A gentleman who has known her a quartet of a century, sitting by her bedside as she passed away tearfully said, "She passes out of life as she lived in it, quiet, peaceable and gentle."

A friend of Mrs. Winston writes "My memories of her are all pleasant, a gentle, kind, affectionate, industrious wife and mother, a typical woman."

Letters and telegrams and flowers have come to us from those near and dear, in this and other states. They lighten the crushing burden of our grief.

I never knew a word of anger to escape her lips. I never heard her speak in disparagement of any living creature. I never heard a word of scandal spoken by her or traced to her. Her devotion to those she loved was tender and gentle, but strong and unmovable. I am happy that I dwelt in her love.

The constant attention and devotion of our friends here have greatly comforted and strengthened us. I must pay a word of heartfelt gratitude for myself and wife to Dr. Leslie B. Evans for his constant professional and friendly attention. Our hours of sorrow were lifted when he cane to our anxious hearts.

Mrs. Kenney's only children are too well known to require a statement as to who they are, Mrs. Francis D. Winston and Mr. Stephen W. Kenney, James Newell Kenney, a lawyer who died ten years ago, was her oldest son.

During Mrs. Kenney's long illness she was tenderly and constantly waited on by Lucy Stone, a former servant of my family. It was a beautiful service she rendered.

Mrs. Kenny took small part in public duty. Her work was in her home, around her fireside, with her associates, friends and loved ones. She loved the beautiful and the good; birds and flowers charmed her senses. The animals and fowls flocked around her when she came in view. Her's was a profitable and beautiful life. It is hard therefore to give her up. We shall see her again is our belief and our prayer. She is waiting for us. FRANCIS D. WINSTON.

Rose married Asst. Surgeon Steven Bartlett Kenney U.S.N. [137] ^581,586,587 [MRIN: 69], son of Steven Kenney [206] and Sophia Clark Bartlett [207], on 26 Feb 1866 in Portsmouth, Virginia ^143,584.^,585 Steven was born on 20 Aug 1838 in Bethel, Oxford Co., Maine,^435,581,588 died on 25 Dec 1907 in Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina ^588,589 at age 69, and was buried on 26 Dec 1907 in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina.⁵⁸³

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Married at: residence of her mother and stepfather, Portsmouth, Virginia. ¹⁴³ Corner of 2nd and Henry St. Portsmouth, by the Rev. Joseph Wheeler.

2. Married: 26 Feb 1866, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁹⁰ Marriage License
Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
To any person licensed to celebrate marriages: You are herby authorized to join in the Holy State of Matrimony, according to the rites and ceremonies of your church, or regligious denomination, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dr. S. Bartlett Kenney and Miss Rosa E. White.
Given under my hand, as Clerk of City, Court of the said City this 26 day of February 1866.
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Certificate to obtain a marriage license
Time of Marriage: February 26th 1866
Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Va.
Name of Parties married: S. Bartlett Kenney & Rosa E. White
Age of Husband: 27 years
Age of Wife: 27 years
Condition of husband: widowed
Condition of wife: single
Place of husband birth: Bethel, Maine
Place of wife's birth: Portsmouth, Va.
Place of husband's residence: U.S. Navy
Place of wife's residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of husband's parents: Stephen & Sophia Kenney
Name of wife's parents: Edwin & Mary A. White
Occupation of husband: surgeon U.S. Navy
Given under my hand this 26th day of February 1866.
Dempsey Nash, clerk
Minister's return of marriage: I certify, that on the 26 day of February 1866 at ___, I united in marriage the above named and described parties, under authority of the annexed license.

Marriage Notes: MARRIAGE: Stephen B. Kenney pension file--General Index to Pension Files 1861-1934, Micropublication T-288, roll 258; Records of the Veterans Administration, Record Group 15, National Archives, Washington:
Marriage License, Virginia, City of Portsmouth to wit:
To any person licensed to celebrate marriages:
You are hereby authorized to join together in the Holy State of Matrimony, according to the rites and ceremonies of your Church or religious denomination, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
Dr. S. Barlett Kenney and Miss Rosa E. White
Given under my hand, as Clerk of the City Court of the said City this 26 day of February 1866.
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Time of Marriage: February 26, 1866 Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of Parties Married: S. Bartlett Kenney & Rosa E. White
Age of Husband: 27 years Age of Wife: 27 years
Condition of Husband: widowed Condition of Wife: single
Place of Husband's Birth: Bethel, Maine Place of Wife's Birth: Portsmouth, Va.
Place of Husband's Residence: U. S. Navy Place of Wife's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Name of Husband's Parents: Stephen & Sophia Kenney
Name of Wife's Parents: Edwin & Mary A. White
Occupation of Husband: Surgeon U. S. Navy
Given under my hand this 26 day of February 1866
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Certificate of Time and Place of Marriage:
I certify that on the 26th day of February 1866 at Portsmouth, Va., under authority of the above license, I united in marriage the persons named and described therein...
Joseph R. Wheeler

General Notes: Interview with Mary Barkley Porter, Portsmouth, Virginia about 1976.

S. B. Kenney went to Windsor because he was shunned by Mannings, etc. after war because he was Yankee soldier.

Mary Porter's father (Barkley) was same relationship to Rosa Kenney Winston as Mary Porter's mother. Related through Edwin White.

"Mannington" owned suddenly by Johnston
Mary Porter's mother had cousin Alice Smith in Atlanta who did all family genealogy. Wadsworth Bugg helped Mary's mother.

Norman Wilcox; mother was Cassell and lived across street from Mary Porter.

He was from Maine and served with the husband of his sister in law.

Stephen Bartlett Kenney found in:
Vital Records: Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929
Died: Dec 30, 1907 in: Windsor, NC
Type of practice: Allopath
Journal of the American Medical Asociation citation: 51:937

MILITARY SERVICE: Stephen B. Kenney, Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Maine; Micropublication M-543, Co. F, 23rd Reg't Maine Infantry, Record Group 94, National Archives, Washington:
Stephen B. Kenney, Rank: Hosp. Steward, 23 Reg't Maine Inf.
Age: 24 years
Appears on (non com-staff) Field and Staff Muster-In Roll of the organization named above. Roll dated Camp "A. Lincoln", Portland, Maine, Sept. 29, 1862
Joined for duty and enrolled
When: Sept. 10
Period: 9 mos
Remarks: Mustered Oct. 14/62
Name not borne in any rolls of F. & S. except M. J. & M. O. rolls

Stephen B. Kenney, Pvt., Co. F, 23 Reg't Maine Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec. 1862
Remarks: Appointed Hospital steward but his name was not dropped from the roll of Co. F till Dec. 1st.
Only roll of B. F. in which name appears

S. B. Kenney, H. Steward, Co. F, 23 Reg't Maine Infantry appears on Returns as follows:
Nov. 1862. Oct. 31, Non-com. Staff *Error made by being reckoned with Co. Should have been dropped from Co. rolls

Stephen B. Kenney, Rank: Hosp. Steward, 23 Reg't Me Inf.
Appears on Field and Staff Muster-out Roll of the organization named above. Roll dated Portland, Me. July 15, 1863.
Muster-out to date: July 15, 1863
Last paid to: Apl. 30, 1863
Remarks: Amt for clothing in kind not drawn $5.35

MILITARY PENSION: Stephen B. Kenney pension file, General Index to Pension Files 1861-1934, Micropublication T-288, roll 258, Records of the Veterans Administration, Record Group 15; National Archives, Washington:
Declaration of Invalid Pension, State of No. Carolina, County of Bertie:
On this 30th day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety two personally appeared before me Clerk of the Superior Court within and for the County and State aforesaid Stephen B. Kenney aged 54 years, a resident of the city of Windsor, county of Bertie, State of No. Carolina, who, being duly sworn, according to law declares that he is the idential Stephen B. Kenney, who was enrolled on the 18th day of April 1862 in 23 Maine Vols. apptd Hosp. Ste. same day, in the war of the Rebellion, and served at least ninety days, and was honorable discharged at Portland, Maine on July 1863. That he is partly unable to earn a support by reason of an injury to back, side, and chest the result of a railroad accident. That said disabilities are not due to his vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. That he served subsequently as A. A. Surg. U. S. Navy Nov. 4/63 to Mch 15/66 from Feby 1868 to Jany 1869 as Ast. A. surg. U. S. Army and he has not performed any military or naval service other than set forth above. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of June 27, 1890. He hereby appoints J. C. DePutron, Washington, D.C., his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim, and he hereby promises and agrees to pay his said attorney the sum of ten ($10) dollars for his services herein, which sum he authorizes and requests the Commissioner of Pensions to pay out of the pension which may be granted him under this application. That his post office address is Windsor, County of Bertie, State of No. Carolina.
Stephen B. Kenney

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 1892
Sir: This Bureau will esteem it a favor if you will, at your earliest convenience, answer the questions enumerated below. This information is desired for statistical purposes and it may be of great value to your family in the future.
Very respectfully, Charles P. Lincoln, Acting Commissioner
1. Are you a married man, and if so, what is your wife's full name, and what was her maiden name? Rosa Edwin White
2. When and where were you married: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia February 26, 1866
3. What record of marriage exists? Recorded in Portsmouth City Court House Clerks Office
4. If you had been previously married state the name of your former wife and the date of her death or divorce. (left blank)
5. If you have any children living state their names and dates of birth.
James Newell Kenney, Febry 12, 1868
Rosa Mary Kenney, January 26, 1870
Stephen White Kenney, Octo 7, 1874
Date of reply, November 14, 1892
Post office address: Windsor, Bertie Co., North Carolina
S. B. Kenney

Original Pension Claim No. 35685
Name: Stephen B. Kenney Rank: Actg. Asst. Surg.
Company______ Reg't: U. S. Navy Windsor, N.C.
Claimant's Address: Windsor, N.C. Febry 22, 1893
I hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law I have carefully examined this applicant who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: injury to back, side & chest
He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for orginal:
In April 1892 was injured by a wreck of logging train and am suffering from the effects of same now
Upon examination I find the following objective conditions: Pulse rate, 72; respiration, 17; temperature, normal; height, 5 feet, 6 1/2 inches; weight: 125 pounds; age, 55 years.
This claimant was injured in R. R. wreck in 1892. From injuries received he has chronic nephretis and suffers with dysuria according to his own opinion--but all the symptoms, in my mind, point to chronic cystitis. As I believe it to be a diseased condition of the bladder rather than the kidneys. The accident produced no external injury. I do not find any evidence that would indicate that there is a diseased condition of any organs of the chest.
Amendment: Specific gravity of urine 1.020 no albumen or sugar--passes about 3 pints in 24 hours. No enlargement of prostate gland. A constant and continuous desire to empty the bladder, attended with pain, passing a very small quantity at each effort. Cannot perform any manual labor. No indications of injury to side or chest. He is in my opinion entitled to 12/18 rating for the disability caused by chronic cystitis except as above, no disability of any kind exists. H. V. Dunstan

War Department, Surgeon General's Office, Washington, D. C.
Oct. 28, 1893
Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Revenue
There is no record at this office of the service of Dr. Stephen B. Kenney as Acting Assistant Surgeon U. S. Army in 1868-9.
Dr. Stephen B. Kenney was on duty as a Medical Officer in Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, the records of which are not on file at this office.
Dr. W. M. Stewbery, Surgeon General, U.S. Army

Record and Pension Office, War Department, Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Stephen B. Kenney, Co. F, 23 Reg't Me. Inf. was enrolled Sept. 10, 1862 and MO with F. & S. July 15, 1863, to which transferred Oct. 14, 62
From Sept. 10, 1862 to July 15, 1863, he held the rank of Pvt. & Hosp. Steward and during that period the rolls show him present.
The medical records show that S. B. Kenney, Act. Asst. Surg., Bureau of Regugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, served under a contract made Feb. 14, 68 (date of contract also shown as Feb. 4, 68) and was discharged to date from Dec. 31, 68 on account of discontinance of Bureau. No record of disability or treatment found.

Navy Department, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington
April 18, 1894
Sir:
In reply to your communication of February 2, 1894, relative to the disability of Stephen B. Kenney. Rate: A.A. Surgeon, U.S. N., you are informed that the reports of this Bureau show that the Journals of the "Seneca" not on file after June 28, 1864. Journals others ships named afford no information in this case.
Very respectfully, J. R. Tryon, Surgeon General, U.S. Navy

No. 703-A.M.E. Endorsement, Navy Department; February 7, 1894
Subject: Pension Office: Service of S. B. Kenney, late Acting Asst. Surgeon
Respectfully referred to the Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
The records of this office show that S. B. Kenney was appointed an Acting Assistant Surgeon November 4, 1863, to take effect from October 30, 1863, and ordered to proceed to New York and report to Rear Admiral Paulding for duty on board the Receiving Ship "North Carolina". Detached from the "North Carolina" 10 November 1863, and ordered to Philadelphia, Pa. for duty on board the U.S.S. "Galena"; served thereon to Jan'y 23, 1864 when he was detached and ordered to report to Commo. Stribling, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, for a passage to the South Atlantic Block'd g. Squadron, and report to Rear Admiral Dahlgren for duty on the "Marblehead". Feb'y 4, 64 detached from the "Marblehead" and ordered to report at the Navy Yard, New York, for a passage to Charleston, S.C., and on arrival there report to Rear Admiral Dehlgren. He served on the U.S.S. "Fernandina" to April 18, 1865, then detached and placed on waiting orders. May 18, 1865 ordered to report to Capt. J. M. Berrien, Norfolk, Va. for duty on board the U.S. SL "Seneca"; served thereon to June 19, 1865. September 11, 1865 ordered to report to Capt. J. M. Barrien for temporary duty on the Receiving Ship "Constellation". Detached Jan'y 10, 1866 and granted a leave of absence until honorably discharged 15 March 1866.
By direction of the Secretary of the Navy:
Benj. Mison, Chief Clerk
Washington, D. C., Feb. 2, 1894
Respectfully returned to the Hon. Secretary of the Navy requesting names of all vessels and dates of service on each with a view to obtain claimants medical history. Please return through the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
No. 55685 Stephen B. Kenney

General Affidavit, State of North Carolina, County of Bertie
In the matter of the claim of Stephen B. Kenney, Orig. # 35685 O.W. and ? Div. On this 26 day of September A.D. 1895, personally appeared before me, a Clerk Superior Court in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, Stephen B. Kenney, aged 57 years, a resident of Windsor in the County of Bertie and State of North Carolina well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to foresaid case as follows: that he enlisted in the 23rd maine Reg't Vols. Sept. 10, 1862, was mustered out July 15th, 1863 with the Field and Staff as Hosp. Steward. That he entered the Naval Service at Portsmouth, N.H. Nov. 4th, 1863 as A. A. Surgeon. After a short time of service at the Phila Navy Yard was ordered to report to Rear Adml Dalhgren S.A. B. squadron serving on the U.S.S. Huron and U.S.S. Fernandina until Apr (abt 20th) 1865. Was ordered early in May 1865 to the U.S.S. Seneca Norfolk. She went out of commission and was ordered to the U.S.S. Constellation where he remained until honorably discharged March 15, 1866.
Febry 14th, 1868 was appointed an Act'g Asst. Surgeon U.S.A. and assigned to duty at Richmond, Va. Bureau R. F. & A. Lands was honorably discharged at Yorktown, Virginia Jan. 1st 1869.
His Post Office address is Windsor, Bertie Co., N.C.
S. B. Kenney

General Affidavit, State of North Carolina, County of Bertie
In the matter of the claim of Stephen B. Kenney, Orig. Inv. # 35685 U.S. Navy--on this 26th day of September A.D. 1895, personally appeared before me a Clerk Superior Court in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, Stephen B. Kenney, aged 57 years, a resident of Windsor, in the County of Bertie and State of North Carolina well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows: That on the 26th day April 1892 while employed by the Cashie and Roanoke R.R. and Lumber Company as a sealer of lumber and in charge of a loaded train, and riding in the cab of the engine. The engine left the track at an open switch and turned over an embankment into a ditch that he jumped and was thrown violently across the track. That his injuries confined him to his bed and home for a long time. And that they were in no ways caused by vicious habits on his past.
S. B. Kenney

**Pension file also includes affidavits of John Bunch, Hardy Ward & Thomas Miller, all of Windsor, Bertie Co., N.C. who declared that they were on the train when the accident occurred and was the injuries of Stephen B. Kenney.

Invalid Pension
Claimant: Stephen B. Kenney
P.O. Windsor, County: Bertie, State: N.C.
Rank: Acting Asst. Surgeon, U.S. Navy
Submitted for admission, Dec. 23, 1895
Approved for rejection in accordance with no medical action or record of notable disability under Act. June 27, 1890, on acc't of injury of back, side and chest. Hickox, Legal Reviewer, Jan. 6, 1896
Approved for rejection, no notable disability from alleged causes under Act of June 27, 1890. Shively, M. , Medical Referee, Jan. 3, 1896
Service Shown by Record
Enlisted: Sept. 10, 1862 honorably discharged July 15, 1863.
Appointed from Oct. 30, 1863 honorably discharged March 15, 1866.
Declaration filed June 2, 1894 alleges permanent disability, not due to vicious habits from injury to back, side and chest.

Invalid Pension: Claimant: Stephen B. Kenney
P.O.: Windsor, County: Bertie, State: N.C.
Rank: Act. Asst. Surgeon, U.S. Navy
Rate: $12 per month, commencing June 2, 1892
Disabled by disease of urinary organs
Submitted for admission, Feb. 3, 1896
Approved for injury of back, side, and chest, organ and sufficiency of above allegation to cover disease of urinary organs accepted by Hom. Comm'r see attached slip
Hickox, Legal Reviewer, Feby 4, 1896
Approved for disease of urinary organs. $12---
Reilly D. Genback, Medical Referee, Feb. 4, 1896

Washington, D. C., Jan. 10, 1908
Stephen B. Kenney, certificate # 23720, Invalid, Service: Navy
U. S. Pension Agent, Washington
Sir: You are hereby directed to drop from the roll the name of the above-described pensioner who died Dec. 25, 1907.
L. M. Kelley, Commissioner
Report: Commissioner of Pensions:
Sir: The name of the above-described pensioner, who was last paid at $12 per month to 4 Dec. 1907, has this day been dropped from the roll of this agency.
Jno. R. King, U. S. Pension Agent
Jan. 11, 1908

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
January 15, 1898
Certificate No. 23720 Name: Stephen B. Kenney
Sir: In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully, M. Say Evans, Commissioner
First: Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name: Rose E. Kenney---Rose E. White
Second: When, where, and by whom were you married?: By Rev. J. R. Wheeler, Portsmouth, Va., Feb. 26, 1866
Third: What record of marriage exists?: Certificate, record in City Court Witness by Director J. A. Smith
Fourth: Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce: no
Fifth: Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth: J. W. Kenney, Feb. 12, 1868, Rose Mary, Jan. 25, 1870, Stephen W., Nov. 7, 1875
Date of reply: 4 June 1898 Stephen B. Kenney

Declaration for Widow's Pension
State of North Carolina, County of Bertie
On this 18 day of January A.D. one thousand nine hundred and eight personally appeared before me, a Clerk Superior Court within and for the county and State aforesaid, Rose E. W. Kenney, aged 70 years, a resident of Windsor, County of Bertie, State of North Carolina, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain pension under the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 27, 1890, as amended by the act of May 9, 1900.
That she is the widow of Stephen B. Kenney, who was an acting assistant surgeon under the name of Stephen B. Kenney in the United States Navy having enlisted on 4th day of Nov. 1863 and who was honorably discharged Mar. 15, 1866, having served ninety days or more during the late war of the rebellion. That the soldier was in the military or naval service of the United States as stated above. Also, Nov. 21, 1862 was appointed Hospital Steward of the 23rd Reg't of Maine Inf. & to later such rank from Sept. 8, 1862.
That she was married under the name of Rose E. White to said soldier at Portsmouth, Va. on the 26 day of February 1866, by Rev. Jas. R. Wheeler, ME. Church, that there was no legal barrier to the marriage; that she had not been previously married; that the soldier had not been previously married.
That the said soldier died Dec. 25, 1907 at Windsor, N.C. that she was not divorced from him; that she has not remarried since his death; and that she is without other means of support than her daily labor and an actual net income not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars per year.
That the said soldier left the following named chidren who are now living and under sixteen years of age, to wit: none under 16 years of age
That she has not heretofore applied for pension.
That her post-office address is Windsor, County of Bertie, State of North Carolina. Rose E. W. Kenney
Attest: Mary L. S. Jones Francis D. Winston
Also personally appeared Mary L. S. Jones residing at Portsmouth, Va. and Francis D. Winston residing at Windsor, N.C., persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, say they were present and saw Rose E. W. Kenney, the claimant, sign her name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her of 33 years and 21 years respectively, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Mary L. S. Jones Francis D. Winston
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of January A.D. 1908

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Army and Navy Division, No. 26,583
In the matter of Rose E. W. Kenney, widow of Stephen B. Kenney, Ast. Surgeon U.S. Navy, Act June 27th, 1890
Rose E. W. Kenney maketh oath:--
First: That she first became acquainted with the late Stephen Bartlett Kenney in the City of Portsmouth, Va., in the year 1865; that at that time she was a single woman and had never been married; that she and the deceased were married by Rev. Joseph R. Wheeler a duly ordained Minister of the Northern Methodist Church in the City of Portsmouth on the 26th day of February 1866, and that she has never been married to any other man; that from the moment of her married to deceased until his death on December 25th, 1907, she and deceased lived together; that Stephen Bartlett Kenney her husband at the time of his death did not own any real estate and owned but a small personal estate consisting of house hold and kitchen furniture of less than two hundred dollars in value; that she has not disposed of any real estate or other property since Jan. 22nd, 1908; that she has not owned any real estate within twenty years, and has not owned any personal estate except her clothing and other wearing apparel, all worth less than one hundred dollars for many years; and that she never owned and does not own any stocks, bonds or investments of any kind, and she does not have any interest insuch and that she has no source of income at all and has had none since Jan. 22nd, 1908, and that no person is legally bound for her support; that she is now living with her son-in-law Francis D. Winston who since the death of her husband has given her a home; that he is under no legal obligation to do so; that the life of her husband Stephen Bartlett Kenney was not insured for any amount.
Rose E. W. Kenney

**Affidavit of Solomon Cherry, Register of Deeds of Bertie Co., N.C. stating he knew Stephen Bartlett Kenney 15 years and he owned no real estate.

**Affidavit of J. B. Stokes, Sheriff of Bertie Co., N.C. stating he knew Stephen Bartlett Kenney and his wife for 15 years and they owned no real estate. That prior to his death on December 25, 1907, the couple lived with their son. That since S. B. Kenney's death, his widow has lived with her son-in-law, Francis D. Winston.

**Affidavit of Charles J. Sawyer, licensed physician at Windsor, Bertie Co., N.C. states he has known Dr. Stephen Bartlett Kenney and his wife for a number of years and they lived together as husband and wife. That Stephen Bartlett Kenney died at his home in Windsor, N.C. on 25th December 1907 and buried in St. Thomas Episcopal Church yard on December 26, 1907. That there is no public record of the death in North Carolina and no report required by the authorities of Windsor, and no public record exists.

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Army & Navy Division, No. 26, 583
In the matter of Rose E. W. Kenney, widow of Stephen B. Kenney Ast. Surgeon U.S. Navy
Act June 27th 1890
Mary L. S. Jones maketh oath:--That she is of the age of fifty years and resides in Portsmouth, Va.; that about the year 1877, she moved to said City to live with her father then emploed in the Norfolk Navy Yard; that she then became acquainted with Dr. Stephen Bartlett Kenney and his wife Rose E. W. Kenney; that they were then living together as man and wife in the City of Portsmouth where they continued to live for many years and until about the year 1887, when they moved to Windsor, North Carolina where they have since resided until the death of Dr. Stephen Bartlett Kenney on December 25th, 1907; that since their removal to North Carolina and up to the date of his death Dr. Stephen Bartlett Kenney and his wife Rose E. W. Kenney lived together as man and wife and that from her first acquaintance with them in 1877, to the date of his death December 25th 1907, Rose E. W. Kenney lived with Dr. Stephen Bartlett Kenney; that she was not present at the marriage of said persons but she has often heard it discussed in the family and that since the removal of said parties to North Carolina affiant has frequently visited them at their home in Bertie County, N.C., and that affiant has no interest in this application for pension by claimant and she makes this affidavit in North Carolina for the reason that she is now on a visit to the daughter of Rose E. W. Kenney with whom she now lives since her husbands death.
Mary L. S. Jones, affiant

Marriage License, Virginia, City of Portsmouth to wit: To any person licensed to celebrate marriages: You are hereby authorized to join together in the Holy State of Matrimony, according to the rites and ceremonies of your Church, or religious denomination, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dr. S. Bartlett Kenney and Miss Rosa E. White. Given under my hand, as Clerk of the City Court of the said City this 26 day of February 1866.
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Time of Marriage: February 26th, 1866
Place of Marriage: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of Parties Married: S. Bartlett Kenney & Rosa E. White
Age of Husband: 27 years Age of Wife: 27 years
Condition of Husband: widowed Condition of Wife: single
Place of Husband's Birth: Bethel, Maine
Place of Wife's Birth: Portsmouth, Va.
Place of Husband's Residence: U.S. Navy
Place of Wife's Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Names of Husband's Parents: Stephen & Sophia Kenney
Names of Wife's Parents: Edwin & Mary A. White
Occupation of Husband: Surgeon U.S. Navy
Given under my hand this 26 day of February 1866
Dempsey Nash, Clerk
Certificate of Time and Place of Marriage
I certify that on the 26th day of February 1866 at Portsmouth, Va., under authority of the above license, I united in Marriage the persons named and described therein. Joseph R. Wheeler

State of Maine, County of Cumberland, City of Portland:Record of Marriage
Date of Marriage: October 4, 1862
Names: Stephen B. Kenney of Dixfield, Me. and E. Josephine Favor of Portland
Name and Official Station of Person by whom married: Rev. E. C. Bolles
I hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date and figures, which are expressed in the record in fair legible date and figures, as follows: Oct. 4, 1862
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature, and the seal of the City of Portland, this 24th day of February, A.D. 1908.
A. L. T. Cummings, Clerk of the City of Portland

State of Maine, Cumberland, Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court
Portland, March 5th, A.D. 1908
I, Llewellyn Barton, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, hereby certify that by the consideration of the Justices of our Supreme Judicial Court, holden at Portland, aforesaid, on the second Tuesday, of January A.D. 1866, on the twenty-eighth day of the term, being the sixteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six.
A divorce from the Bonds of Matrimony was duly decreed between Josephine E. Kenney of Portland, County of Cumberland and Stephen B. Kenney of residence unknown as will more fully appear by the record of the proceeding as set forth at large in this office; and all persons are required to govern themselves accordingly.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Supreme Judicial Court, the day and year first above written.
Llewellyn Barton, Clerk

**Affidavit of Georgia A. Browmley of Portsmouth, Va. that she has known Rose E. W. Kenney since childhood and that she was not married prior to her marriage to Dr. Stephen Bartlett Kenney in the City of Portsmouth in 1866, and that they have been married since that time.

**Affidavit of M. J. Mathews of Portsmouth, Va. that he has known Rose E. W. Kenney since childhood and that she was not married prior to her marriage to Dr. Stephen Bartlett Kenney in Portsmouth in 1866. That he waited on her at her marriage which was performed by Rev. Joseph R. Wheeler, a Methodist minister.

Widow's Pension
Claimant: Rose E. W. Kenney
P.O.: Windsor, Bertie Co., North Carolina
Soldier: Stephen B. Kenney Rank: Acting Assistant Surgeon U.S. Navy
Submitted for Adm. Mch. 19, 1908, John R. Weathers, Examiner
Approved for admission under Act. of June 27, 1890 as amended by Act of May 9, 1900
Mch. 21, 1908 E. E. Alger, Reviewer
Mch. 23, 1908 H.S.M. Candlish, Reviewer
The soldier was pensioned at $12 per month under Act. of June 27, 1890
Enlisted: Sept 10/62 Dis July 15, 1863
Appointed from Oct. 30, 1863 and honorably disch'd Mch. 15, 1866
Died: December 25, 1907
Declaration filed January 22, 1908
Soldier's app'n filed June 2, 1892
Clt's app'n under other laws: none
Former marriage of sailor: set, none
Divorce of former wife: Feby 16, 1866
Clt's marriage to soldier: Feby 26, 1866 no divorce
Cl't not remarried
Hon. Claude Kitchin, M.C.

Navy, Act of June 27, 1890 United States of America, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions: It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws of the United States, Rose E. W. Kenney, widow of Stephen B. Kenney who was an Acting Assistant Surgeon, United States Navy is entitled to a pension under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890, at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the twenty-second day of January 1908 and to continue during her widowhood.
Given at the Department of the Interior this twenty-fourth day of March one thousand nine hundred and eight and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and thirty-second.
James Rudolph Garfield, Secretary of the Interior

Application for Reimbursement, State of North Carolina, County of Bertie
On this 17th day of Feby, A.D. one thousand nine hundred and sixteen personally appeared before me, a Clerk Sup. Court within and her the county and state aforesaid, Francis D. Winston, aged 58 years, a resident of Windsor, County of Bertie, State of North Carolina, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain reimbursement from the accured pension for expenses paid in the last sickness and burial of Rose E. W. Kenney, who was a pensioner of the United States by certificate no. 19156, on account of the service of Stephen B. Kenney in Acting Assistant Surgeon U. S. Navy. That pension was last paid to June 4th, 1915.
That the answers to questions propounded below are full, complete, and truthful to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, and that no evidence necessary to a proper adjustment of all claims the accrued pension is suppressed or withheld:
1. What was the full name of the deceased pensioner: Rose E. W. Kenney
2. In what capacity was decedent pensioned: Widow of Stephen B. Kenney Acting Asst. Surgeon U.S. Navy
3. If decedent was pensioned as an invalid soldier or sailor: (left blank)
4. Did pensioner leave a child under 16 years of age: no
5. Is any such child still living: no
6. Were any sick or death benefits paid on pensioner's account? none
7. Was there insurance in force on life of pensioner at time of death: no
8. If so, give the name of each company in which a policy was carried and the amount in which each policy was written: none
9. Who wa the beneficiary named in each policy: none
10. What was the relation of each beneficiary to the pensioner: none
11. Were the premiums paid by the deceased pensioner: none
12. If not paid by the deceased pensioner, state the amount of premiums paid by each person who made payment on that account: none
13. Is there an executor or administrator, or will application be made for appointment of any person as administrator: no
14. Did the deceased pensioner leave any money, real estate, or personal property: no
15. If so, state the character and value of all such property: none
16. What was the assessed value of the real estate: none
17. How was the pensioner's property disposed of: none
18. Did pensioner leave an unindorsed pension check: yes, in post office at death
19. What wa your relation to the deceased pensioner: son-in-law
20. Are you married: yes
21. What was the cause of the pensioner's death: old age and general debility
22. When did the pensioner's last sickness begin: March 1915
23. From what date did the pensioner become so ill as to require the regular and daily attendance of another person constantly until death: March 1915
24. Give the name and post office address of each physician who attended the pensioner during last sickness:
Dr. Leslie B. Evans, Windsor, N.C.
Dr. Charles J. Sawyer, Windsor, N.C.
25. State the names of the persons by whom the pensioner was nursed during the last sickness:
Miss Josephine Curran, trained nurse, Norfolk, Va.
26. Where did the pensioner live during last sickness: with affiant, Windsor, N.C.
27. Where did the pensioner die: at home of affiant Windsor, N.C.
28: When did the pensioner die: Sept. 5, 1915
29. Where was the pensioner buried: Episcopal Church yard, Windsor, N.C.
30. Has there been paid, or will application be made for payment to you or any other person, any part of the expenses of the pensioner's last sickness and burial by any State, County, or municipal corporation: yes
31. State below the expenses of the pensioner's last sickness and burial. Write the word none where no charge is made in case of any item of expense noted.
Sawyer & Evans, Physician, paid $125.00
Miss Josephine Curran, nursing and care, paid $75.00
G. D. Mizell, undertaker, paid $65.00
Total: $265.00
32. Is the above a complete list of all the expenses of the the last sickness and burial of the deceased pensioner: yes
That my post-office address is No. 1 & 3, on Winston Bldg. Main Street, town or city of Windsor, County of Bertie, State of North Carolina.
Francis D. Winston
Also appeared Stephen W. Kenney and Sue W. Kenney, who, being duly sworn, say that they saw Francis D. Winston, the claimant, sign his name to this application; that they know the claimant herein and that their answers to the following questions are true:
1. Did pensioner leave a widow or a minor child under age of sixteen years surviving: no
2. When did the pensioner die: Sept. 5th, 1915
3. Did pensioner leave any property: no
4. We knew pensioner over 10 years. We believe above statements to be true because we are the son and daughter-in-law of deceant, lived next door to her and were intimate with her.
Name: Sue S. Kenney Address: Windsor, N.C.
Name: S. W. Kenney Address: Windsor, N.C.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 29th day of February A.D. 1916; and I certify that the contents of the foregoing application were fully made known and explained to the claimant and witnesses before swearing, that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim, and I further certify that the reputation for credibility of the witnesses whose signatures appear above is good.
Statement of Attending Physicians
Give date of the pensioner's death: Sept. 5th 1915
Give date of commencement of pensioner's last sickness: March 3rd 1915
From what date did the pensioner require the regular and daily attendance of another person constantly until death: from March 3rd 1915
During what period did you attend the pensioner: from Mch 3rd til Sept 5th 1915
State nature of disease from which pensioner died: Maroamsis (hard to read), general debility and cystitis
Give name of each person who rendered service as nurse, and who had made or will make a charge for such service:
Miss Josephine Curran, Norfolk, Va.
Miss Nettie Hume, Warrenton, Va.
Lucy Stone, Windsor, N.C.
Give name of any other physician who attended the pensioner in last sickness: Dr. C. J. Sawyer
Does your bill include a charge for all medicine furnished the pensioner during last sickness: yes
Has your bill been paid; if so, by whom: yes, by Judge F. D. Winston
I certify that the foregoing statement is correct.
Feb. 24th, 1916 L. B. Evans, M.D.
Feb. 24th, 1916 Chas. J. Sawyer

The pension accruing from date of last payment to date of pensioner's death in this case is ________ and no greater sum is available for reimbursement. Reimbursement
I hereby certify that I hold Francis D. Winston responsible for the payment of any portion of the accrued pension to which I may be entitled for services rendered, supplies furnished, or money expended during the last sickness and burial of Rose E. W. Kenney late a pensioner by certificate number 19156. Wid. Civil War Navy
Witness: Miss Margaret Manning Nettie S. Hume
Lucy (X her mark) Stone

Paid @ $12 to 4 June 1915
To the Chief, Finance Division:
You are hereby notified that check # 8575630 for $36 dated Sept. 4, 1915, in favor of Rose E. W. Kenney, post office: Windsor, N.C., certificate # 19156, Apr Navy Section 9, has been returned to this office by the Postmaster with the information that the pensioner died Sept. 4, 1915 and said check has this day been canceled.
Very respectfully, Guy O. Taylor, Disbursing Clerk

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Navy
Oct. 9, 191__
Certificate No. 19156 Class: Act of April 19, 1908, Navy
Pensioner: Rose E. W. Kenney Soldier: Stephen B. Kenney
Service: Acting Asst. Surg.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: I have the honor to report that the name of the above-described pensioner who was last paid at $12, to June 4, 1915 has this day been dropped from the roll because of death Sept. 4, 1915

Research Notes: He was married in 1860 Census.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Miltary Service: stationed aboard the "Galena." ⁵⁹¹ Page 49--On October 19, Harper's Weekly published a picture of the still-unnamed Galena, then building in Mystic, Connecticut.
Ericsson incorporated many novel features in his new creation wile the other two Union ironclads, Galena and New Ironsides, were conventional wooden ships with armor attached. Galena had an iron-roofed gun deck, but her sides were protected by iron bars and plates--a system that proved to be inadequate in battle.

Page 90--the Union Navy Tries to Take Richmond
As soon as the Virginia was out of the way, the long-restrained Monitor was ordered to accompany a small fleet that was to run up the James River to Richmond and "shell the place into a surrender." Union intelligence knew that obstructions had been placed in the river to prevent such an attempt, but it was hopefully believed that a passageway could be cleared. The naval opertion was to be coordinated with MCClellan's drive up the Peninsula.
The fleet set out, preceded by the armored Galena, and in command of John Rodgers, who had organized the first Union attempts to create a navy on Western waters. The ships met with no serious opposition until they were about eight miles below Richmond, where further progress was barred by the obstructions which were more elaborate than the Union commander had been led to believe. The Confederates had sunk ships, barges, huge crates of stones, and scrap iron between rows of pilings driven into the riverbed. Nor could the Federal Navy leisurely go to work to open a way through this barrier, for the heights along the shore were strongly fortified.
The Confederate battery at Drewry's Bluff--called Fort Darling in Union dispatches--had heavy guns from Jamestown. To these, several naval guns had recently been added. The fort was a formidable one, 200 feet above the water--so high that it was hard to elevate a ship's gun to reach it, although the cannon in the fort were mounted so they could fire down at the river. Some of the men manning the battery had come there from the Virginia or her escorting ships. Now they were facing their old enemy, the Monitor again, but this time they were in a much better position than they have been before.
At 7:30 a.m. on May 15, the Monitor, the Galena, the Naugatuck (also called the "Stevens Battery"), an armored vessel carrying one powerful long-distance gun, and two wooden ships came in sight of the fort. The Galena boldly ran up to inspect the obstructions, anchored, and began firing up at the battery. The men on the Monitor quickly discovered that at such close range they could not elevate their guns through the turret's small ports to reach the fort on the bluff. They had to drop farther down the river, where the flatter angle of fire enabled them to aim their shots higher.
The hill battery wasted only three shots on the Monitor's thick armor and concentrated on the more thinly plated Galena. The heavy shells, plunging down, broke through the iron covering and exploded inside the ship, splintering iron and wood into lethal fragments that killed 14 men and wounded ten others. It was the first test by battle of the ironclad that had been ordered by the Union Navy at the same time as the Monitor. As the Galena's commander, John Rodgers, said in quiet understatement: "We demonstrated that she is not shot proof."
The Naugatuck fared no better. She was not only exposed to shellfire; her single gun, one of the 100-pounder rifled Parrotts that were to give trouble, blew up, hurling part of its massive breech into the river.
Only the seemingly invulnerable Monitor escaped punishment. The two wooden gunboats, even though farther away, were hit several times by accurately aimed shots. After nearly four hours, the thoroughly riddled Galena (hit 28 times and perforated 18 times) was running out of ammunition. The five ships started down the river, plagued along the way be Minie balls fired from concealed rifle pits on the shores. When the Galena was examined later, she was found to be so badly shot up that her cracked armor had to be removed, and she became an ordinary wooden gunboat.
Thus ended the attempt to take Richmond by naval power. No Union ship was to get through to that stubbornly defended city untiol the very last days of the war.

2. Alt. Birth: 10 Aug 1837. Per gravestone.

3. Marriage Banns: 4 Oct 1862, Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine. ⁵⁹²

4. Military Service: Hospital Steward, Co. F, 23 Reg't Maine Infantry, 10 Sep 1862, Porland, Maine. ⁵⁹³

5. Military Service: as a Hospital Steward, 1863. ^587,594,595 23rd Regiment, Maine Infantry (9 months, 1862-63)
Organized at Portland and mustered in for nine months service, September 29, 1862
Left state for Washington, D.C., October 18.
Attached to Grover's Brigade, Defences of Washington, to February 1863.
Jewitt's Bridage, 22nd corps to June 1863.
Slough's Bridage, Defences of Alexandria, 22nd Corps. to July 1863.
Service: Campt at East Capital Hill till October 25, 1862. Moved to Seneca, Md., October 25, and guard duty along the Potomac River til April 19, 1863. Stationed at Edwards Ferry, December 1862 to April 1863. Moved to Poolesville, April 19, thence to Washington, May 5, and to Alexandria, May 24. Moved to Poolesville, Md., June 17, thence to Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Mustered out July 15, 1863, expiration of term. Regiment lost during service 56 enlisted men by disease.

6. Military Service: as Acting Assistant Surgeon, U.S.N., 4 Nov 1863, Portsmouth, Virginia. ⁵⁹⁶ Stephen B. Kenney
Acting Assistant Surgeon, 4 November 1863
Honorably discharged: 15 March 1866

7. Divorce Filing: 16 Feb 1866, Porland, Cumberland Co., Maine. ⁵⁹⁷

8. Marriage Banns: 26 Feb 1866, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁹⁸

9. Military Discharge: (Honorably) U.S.N., 15 Mar 1866. ⁵⁹⁹ Stephen B. Kenney
Acting Assistant Surgeon, 4 November 1863
Honorably Discharged: 15 March 1866

10. Alt. Marriage: He was a widower when he married Rose White, 1866. ⁵⁸⁴

11. Mentioned: treated patients who ate deadly toadstools, 5 Aug 1867, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁶⁰⁰ McCance family, mother, two grown daughters and two children narrowly missed death from eating toadstools with their mushrooms. D