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Carey, James W.
“Well Known Colored Man Dead”
James W. Carey, Union Ridge
Thursday April 11, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2130428
Carey, Mary
“FUNERAL OF MARY CAREY”
“The funeral of Mary E. Carey, who died in Baltimore on March 6th, will be held at Mt Zion Baptist Church at 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.”
Saturday March 13, 1926, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2597989
Also see CARY
Carpenter, Lucinda
“Colored Woman Killed”
Thursday April 24, 1902, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2082495
Carr, Eliza
“Death of Eliza Carr.”
Tuesday June 3, 1902, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2082665
Carter, Cora
“A Tribute.”
Cora Carter funeral at Mt. Zion. Cook for 14 years for Col. C. S. Venable. (Tribute signed “M.S.V.” Almost certainly Mary Southall Venable. See editorial on page 4.)
Tuesday September 3, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132114
Carter, Cora*
Editorial: “THE OLD VIRGINIA DARKEY”
*Editorial refers to Mary Southall Venable’s “elaborate tribute to a colored woman, an old servant” (“A Tribute.” for Cora Carter on page 1) and uses it as a defense against the “calumnies of our Yankee cousins upon the relations of the races in the South.”
Tuesday September 3, 1907, page 4
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132114
Carter, John C.
“DIES IN CHURCH”
“John C. Carter, a well known and highly esteemed colored citizen, expired suddenly about 9 o’clock last night while attending a business meeting at Mt. Zion church.
“Carter, who was about sixty-five years of age, was well known around the University, where he had been employed for years. His home was at the far end of Fifeville. A son, John Carter, is a steward at Hotel Gleason.”
Tuesday February 27, 1923, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2124253
Carter, Lewis Ray
“Crozet Resident Killed by Auto” (With Eddie Howard, 21, also injured by driver)
The death of Lewis Ray Carter ultimately led to the formation of the Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP. See “History of Albemarle County Branch.”
Monday August 10, 1953, pages 1 & 5
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2685527
Carter, Manny
“DIED FROM WOUNDS”
Manny Carter died at UVA Hospital. Worked for Hopkins transfer company. Was stabbed May 9 by Ben Staples. (See “A NEGRO YOUTH” May 11, page 1)
Monday June 1, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2133583
Cary, Margaret
Under “Odds and Ends” column
“Margaret Cary, a well known colored woman of this city, died yesterday at her residence on High Street. Margaret was the chattel of the late Wash Chiles, a jailor, [sic] of this county before the civil war. When he died he left the property to his daughter, who in turn left to Margaret a life interest in the property on High Street near the courthouse. Here she has lived on until her death. Margaret was about 75 years old. She was buried this evening at 4 o’clock near her home.”
Wednesday March 1, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2075350
Cary, Nancy B.
“Funeral Rites for Nancy B. Gordon”
This is almost certainly Nancy B. Cary who died on May 23, 1927. Her daughter was Mary E. Gordon.
Tuesday May 24, 1927, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2603091
Cary, Nancy B.
“Funeral Services for Nancy B. Cary – Contributed”
Saturday May 28, 1927, page 5
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2603135
Nancy B. Cary served as president of the Daughters of Zion.
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/cary-nancy-baker-gatewood
Cary, Nancy Baker Gatewood
“IN MEMORIAM”
“In loving memory of our mother, Mrs. Nancy B. Cary, who departed this life, May 23, 1927.
We cherish the memory of mother,
And tears oft unbidden start
When we think of the day she left us.
Bereft, and burdened at heart.
No one takes the place of a mother
So patient, forbearing, and true;
In striving to comfort each other
We’re thinking dear mother of you.
Her children, Mrs. M. L. Terry, Mrs. P. C. Passe, Mrs. Mary E. Gordon, Mrs. Nannie J. Newman, Clarence H. Cary.”
Daily Progress, Wednesday May 23, 1928, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632742
Cash, Joseph
“An Old Landmark Gone”
“Joseph Cash, one of the oldest and most respectable colored citizens of Charlottesville, died last night at 9 o’clock at his home in the McKee block, in the ninety-third year of his age. The deceased was a carpenter by trade, and was brought here from Orange county by the late G. W. Spooner. The first work he did was on the buildings at the University in 1823. The deceased was well known in the city, and was regarded as an honest and industrious man.”
A photograph of Joe Cash by Rhodes & Carter is at Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Accession #5054. https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/u2109265
Wednesday April 10, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2079078
Catlett, James
“CARD OF THANKS.”
“We wish to thank our friends and relatives and the A. T. S. for their kindness during our bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Chanie Catlett and sons.”
(James Catlett died May 29, 1928)
Daily Progress, Monday June 4, 1928, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632857
Chapman, William
“Worthy Colored Man Dead”
William Chapman, plasterer on Preston Avenue. Funeral at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Saturday March 21, 1914, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2103682
Childress, Onetta Watson
“Funeral Tomorrow”
Funeral at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Wednesday September 2, 1925, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2595126
Chisholm, George Alfred
“COLORED MAN DIES”
“George Alfred Chisholm, colored, who formerly lived in Charlottesville, died in the General Hospital, Cincinnati, Tuesday. Since leaving his home here he has been in the employ of the New York Central Railroad. The funeral will be held from the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.”
Daily Progress, Friday November 16, 1928, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2634770
Clark, Mrs. Bertie
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Saturday December 26, 1953, page 10
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2617225
Clay, Thomas
Under “IN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY” column
“Tom Clay, one of the most familiar figures about the city, died Saturday morning. Tom had been for very many years connected with one or the other of the hotels of the city, in the capacity of porter, and was well known throughout the country.”
Thomas Clay was hotel watchman at the Farish House in 1870 and later porter at Central Hotel. His funeral was at Ebenezer Baptist Church. SeeRichmond Planet, September 28, 1895, page 5.
Monday September 23, 1895, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2072247
Clayton, Lewis
“LEWIS CLAYTON DEAD.”
“The remains of Lewis Clayton colored, who died Saturday in the Asylum at Petersburg, where he had been an inmate for the past year, reached the city at 10 o’clock last night, and the funeral will be held tomorrow from the First Baptist Church, colored.
“Clayton was seventy five years of age. For years he was janitor at Mr. Frank Gilmer’s law office, on The Square.”
Tuesday December 26, 1916, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2109135
Cogbill, Robert
“Death of Robert Cogbill”
“W. Robert Cogbill, for a long time one of the city’s most popular barbers, passed away this morning at 7 o’clock, in the sixty-second year of his age. For the past four years he had been practically an invalid, and his death was not unexpected. The funeral service will take place Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Mt. Zion Baptist church.”
Friday June 18, 1897, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2073341
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/cogbill-william-robert-sr/
Cogbill, Sallie
“DEATH OF SALLIE COGBILL”
Wife of Robert Cogbill
Wednesday September 22, 1920, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2117688
Cole, John
“Death of John Cole”
Saturday March 26, 1904, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2085395
Coleman, David
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Saturday April 21, 1962, page 15
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2660441
Coleman, Hester
“Death of Colored Woman”
“Hester Coleman, colored, died yesterday morning at the residence of the late Judge Robertson on Park street. She was a servant in the Robertson family and is survived by her parents, brothers, and four sisters.”
Daughter of Pompey and Catherine Dalton Coleman. Pompey Coleman was the gardener for Judge William J. Robertson and his widow Alice Robertson at 595 Park Street.
Saturday May 23, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2133520
Coleman, Nelson
“Well Known Colored Man Dead.”
“Nelson Coleman, a well known colored man, died of pneumonia last night at his home on Dice street, aged 40 years.”
Saturday February 24, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2127186
Coleman, Thomas
“MONTICELLO GUIDE DEAD”
“Thomas Coleman, aged 88 years, a very worthy and highly respected colored man, died Sunday evening at 7 o’clock at Monticello, after a short illness.
“For the past twenty-five years he had lived at Monticello, where for the last few years he had acted as a guide.
“The funeral and burial was held this afternoon from the colored church near Simeon.”
Wednesday December 2, 1914, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2105438
Coles, Addie
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Friday October 6, 1944, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2776566
Coles, Caroline
“Death of Respected Negress”
“Caroline Coles, one of the oldest and most respected colored women in Albemarle died at Proffit Monday, aged __ years. Her daughter and son Eugenia Johnson and S. E. Coles, of Plainfield, N. J. . .” (Entire article almost completely illegible.)
Wednesday May 11, 1904, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2085717
Coles, Charles Egbert, Jr.
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Tuesday March 12, 1940, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2762137
Coles, Charles Egbert, Jr.
“C. E. Coles Funeral”
“Funeral rites for Charles E. Coles, Jr., well-known colored contractor, who died of a heart attack Monday, will be held at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Baptist (Delevan) Church, of which he was an officer.
“Coles death followed closely that of his mother, Lou A. Coles, and a brother, William Coles. He is survived by his widow, Florence W. Coles, and three children. He also leaves two sisters, Beulah C. Hayes and Alberta Johnson, both of this city.
“He was a member of Jefferson Lodge, No. 20, A. F. and A. M., this city, and ranked high in the State Grand Lodge. Had he lived until fall he would have become grand master.”
Wednesday March 13, 1940, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2762148
Coles, Charles Egbert, Sr.
“CHARLES E. COLES STRICKEN AT WORK”
Saturday September 10, 1927, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2604067
Coles, Charles Egbert, Sr.
“FUNERAL OF CHARLES COLES”
Monday September 12, 1927, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2604080
Coles, Charles Egbert, Sr.
“TO ATTEND FUNERAL”
Monday September 12, 1927, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2604080
Coles, George
“George ‘Buck’ Coles”
“George ‘Buck’ Coles of 319 Tenth St. NW, a retired employee of the University of Virginia housing department, died yesterday at his home.
“Son of the late William and Addie Coles, he was born in Charlottesville and worked in the University of Virginia post office for many years. . . .”
Wednesday December 11, 1963, page 20
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2673410
See photograph at: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/coles-addie-golden/
Coles, James
“Death of Worthy Colored Man”
“James Coles, a very worthy and highly esteemed colored resident, died yesterday afternoon at his home near Lankford’s greenhouse, in the seventy-third year of his age. The funeral will take place at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from the First Colored Baptist church.
“Coles was a stone mason by trade and was an exceedingly good workman.”
Monday August 16, 1909, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2091517
Coles, Priscilla
“Worthy Colored Woman Dead”
“. . . The deceased was the wife of the late John Coles, a well known carpenter who stood high in the community and reared a family of children who have the respect of both white and colored. The children—six sons and two daughters—are: Charles and John Coles of this city, James, of Washington; Robert, of Hampton, Va.; Isaiah, of Chicago; Richard, of Atlantic City; Rosa Jones, of Richmond, and Lizzie Venture, wife of the Rev. Duke Venture of Baltimore.”
More on Coles family: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/coles-perciller
Monday April 8, 1912, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2098920
Coles, William
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Tuesday October 7, 1947, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2787640
Coles, William G.
“Worthy Colored Man Dead.”
“William G. Coles, a well known and highly esteemed colored man who for over thirty years was in the employ of Colonel C. C. Wertenbaker, died at midnight last night at his home on Dice street, after an illness of only one week.
“The funeral will take place at 4:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from the First Colored Baptist church.”
Saturday March 14, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132007
NOTE: The Daily Progress apparently confused the address of William G. Coles, which was 325 12th St SW in Gospel Hill, with the address of the family of Nelson and Hattie (Brown) Coles, which was 138 Dice Street.
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/coles-william-g
Commodore, Wesley
“Old City Employe Dead”
“Wesley Commodore, colored, for forty years in the employ of the city street force, died at his home at 129 Preston avenue yesterday morning. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Baptist church, (colored).
“Commodore was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He leaves a family of seven children.”
Tuesday February 11, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2131752
Commodore, Wesley
“Council Meeting” (Resolution honoring Wesley Commodore)
Friday February 14, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2131779
Conn, Mary Frances
“U. Va. Hospital Maid Succumbs to Burns”
Tuesday July 22, 1940, page 15
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2763525
Conn, Mary Frances
“Card of Thanks” from family
July 25, 1940, page 15
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2763553
Conrad, Katie
“Funeral Yesterday of Aged Colored Resident”
“Katie Conrad, one of the oldest colored residents of Charlottesville, died Wednesday and the funeral was held at 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon from Mt. Zion church, the service being conducted by the Rev. Long.
“This highly esteemed woman of the old school was the widow of Abraham Conrad, and is survived by three daughters. There are five grandchildren, one of whom, James Byrd, is a porter at the C. & O. baggage room.”
Monday September 22, 1919, page 8
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2115317
More on Katie Conrad here: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/conrad-katie
Cooper, Alice
“ALICE COOPER’S FUNERAL”
Thursday February 10, 1927, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2602138
Cosby, Champe
“‘CHAMPE’ COSBY: Faithful colored Nurse Passed Away Sunday Morning”
“‘She hath done what she could,’ can truly be said of ‘Champe’ Cosby, who suddenly went to rest early Easter morning, in about her 50th year. There was not a child who knew ‘Champe’ that did not love her. Ever kind and considerate, she endeared herself to every one with whom she was thrown in contact. Her kindly and loving nature fitted her for her chosen work—a nurse of children—and at an early age she was engaged as such. For thirteen years she faithfully served the family of Mr. W. G. Farish, and when she died she was employed by the family of Mr. J. B. Wood, where she had been serving most satisfactorily for more than nineteen years. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
“If ‘Champe’s’ example were followed by her race, the race question would soon be solved satisfactorily to white and colored.
“Parents and children will miss ‘Champe.’
Tuesday April 21, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2133268
Cosby, Ethel
“Cosby’s Wife Dead”
“Ethel Cosby, wife of Hampton Cosby, one of the negroes convicted of the murder of Meredith A. Thomas, and sentenced to die in the electric chair on June 20th, died at noon Saturday.
“The woman’s illness dated from the day of the crime, it is said, and the end was hastened by worry over the fate of her husband. She was a daughter of George Molton, of Stanardsville, and the funeral and interment will occur there on tomorrow. She was about 21 years of age.”
Monday June 4, 1917, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2110167
Cosby, Hamilton
“Men Die In Electric Chair” (Robert Jones and Hamilton Cosby)
Wednesday June 20, 1917, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2110265
Cosby, Hamilton
“Cosby Buried this Afternoon” (Hamilton Cosby)
Thursday June 21, 1917, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2110272
Cowan, Marshall
“COLORED MAN DIES”
COVESVILLE
Tuesday February 2, 1926, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2597643
Cox, Rinaldo
“RINALDO COX DEAD”
Thursday March 29, 1917, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2109740
Cox, Rinaldo
“IN CHARGE OF MASONS.”
Friday March 30, 1917, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2109747
Cox, Rinaldo
“RINALDO COX’S FUNERAL”
Monday April 2, 1917, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2109761
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Davis, Eugene “Colonel Crack”
“‘Colonel Crack’ Is Dead at the University Hospital”
Thursday October 18, 1934, page 1 & page 6
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2741403
Davis, Eugene “Colonel Crack”
“‘Colonel Crack’ Funeral Sunday”
Saturday October 20, 1934, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2741429
Davis, Eugene “Colonel Crack”
“Funeral Rites Held for ‘Colonel Crack’”
Monday October 22, 1934, page 2
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2741440
Dickerson, Amanda
Thursday February 4, 1926, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2597661
Dickerson, Infant
“Death of an Infant”
“The two-year-old son of George Dickerson, one of the most worthy colored men of this city and pressman on The Progress, died last evening at 7 [?] o’clock after an illness of several weeks of pneumonia, death resulting, however, from membraneous croup. The little child was a very bright boy whose death is a great loss to his relatives and to the family’s friends.”
Saturday October 18, 1902, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2083254
Dickerson, John
“Worthy Colored Man Dead.”
Friday September 6, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132141
Douglas, Mrs. Elizabeth H.
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Wednesday May 12, 1943, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2772423
Durrett, Jane
“Aged Colored Woman Dead: Her Mother Was Said to be a Full Blooded African Negress”
“AFTON, VA., Jan. 21 — Jane Durrett, a negro woman living near the Albemarle line, died Tuesday last, at the advanced age of 106 (?) years. Her mother was said to be a full-blooded African negress, brought to this country in Colonial days by a Dutch slave-trader, and sold to one of the Digges families, of Orange county. Jane once said, when the Federal soldiers camped near the old home place directly after the war, that they wore blue clothes, but she ‘had seed soldiers dat wore red coats,’ meaning the British, of course.”
Monday January 23, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2075185
Duval, Granville
“GRANVILLE DUVAL DEAD: Had Been Janitor of Peoples Bank For 35 Years.”
“Granville DuVal, one of the best known and most highly esteemed colored residents of Charlottesville, died yesterday afternoon after an illness of several weeks.
“Granville had been a janitor at the Peoples Bank for 35 years, and was held in high regard by the officials of that institution. He was an excellent cook and in years gone by his services were in great demand on camping trips made by local huntsmen and fisherman.”
“Granville was seventy-two years of age, and is survived by one daughter, Russie Williams, of Philadelphia, and a sister, Josephine Patterson, of New Jersey.
“The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the First Baptist Church (colored) and the interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.”
Monday February 28, 1921, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2118735
Duval, Hunter
“Colored Man Found Dead.”
“Hunter Duval, a well known colored man, was found dead yesterday in a room over the Blue Ribbon cafe, at the top of The Hill.”
Saturday October 31, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2134766
