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Lee, Daniel
“Albemarle Convict Killed”
Daniel Lee tried to escape from the State farm and was shot and killed by a guard.
“. . . Lee, who was sent from Albemarle county in 1895 for twenty years for housebreaking and attempted malicious assault, escaped last April, but was recaptured.”
Monday August 13, 1900, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2079173
Lewis, Daniel
“FAST PASSING AWAY: Death of Daniel Lewis, a Highly Respected Colored Man”
“‘Uncle’ Daniel Lewis, an old and highly respected colored man, died at “Mt. Pleasant” on Hardware River on Tuesday morning, says the Scottsville Enterprise. ‘Uncle Daniel’ was probably 80 years old and was one of the ‘Old Timers,’ the like of which are fast passing away. He belonged to the late L. B. Barksdale and after slavery was abolished, preferred to remain with his ‘old Marster,’ which he did up to the time that ‘Mt. Pleasants’ was bought by the late William Dorrier. Even then he did not have to give up his old home, as Mr. Dorrier let him remain, taking care of him and allowing him to do about as he pleased. The time is drawing very close when all of these faithful old servants will have passed away.”
Saturday July 14, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2128607
Lewis, George W.
“A Highly Respected Colored Citizen Dead”
Wednesday April 9, 1919, page 8
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2114238
Lewis, John
“Death of Young Colored Man.”
“John Lewis, colored, who conducted a second hand clothing store on West Main street, near the Model Steam Laundry, died last evening at the University Hospital, after a brief illness, aged about 25. Lewis was at one time employed as a special delivery messenger at the Postoffice.” [sic]
Friday December 24, 1909, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2092514
Lewis, John
“John Lewis Killed in Auto Accident”
Daily Progress, Friday June 1, 1928, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632833
Lewis, John
“CARD OF THANKS”
I wish to thank my many friends, both white and colored, for their kind sympathy for me in my sad bereavement of my dear husband. Bessie Lewis.”
Daily Progress, Friday June 15, 1928, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632965
Lewis, Margaret
“Old Nurse Dead”
Saturday February 27, 1915, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2105945
Margaret Lewis worked with her husband Paul Lewis at the Freedmen’s School.
Also see: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/lewis-margaret
Lewis, Paul
Under “Brief Paragraphs” column
“The funeral of Paul Lewis, a highly respected colored citizen, took place at 3 o’clock this afternoon from the First Baptist church (colored). Before the war, Paul was owned by the late Judge Alexander Rives.”
Wednesday June 19, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2080114
Paul Lewis was one of the first teachers at the Charlottesville Freedmen’s School.
Also see: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/lewis-paul-c-sr
Lewis, Sarah
“FUNERAL RITES FOR SARAH LEWIS”
Wednesday January 5, 1927, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2601810
Lias, J. C.
“Death of Rev. J. C. Lias”
“The Rev. J. C. Lias, Pastor of the colored Shiloh Baptist church, who was taken to the Petersburg Asylum three weeks ago, died there on Monday and his remains were brought here last night. The body is now at the undertaking establishment of James Perley and Sons, and will be carried tomorrow to Waynesboro for interment. The deceased has been the pastor of Shiloh church for the past five years.”
Wednesday October 16, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132445
Lightfoot, William
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Saturday August 18, 1956, page 8
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2702806
Ligon, Charles E.
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Wednesday February 27, 1952, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2612088
Lindsay, J. Oliver
“Met a Horrible Death”
Thursday October 25, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2129380
Logan, Adaline
“Adaline Logan Dead”
“Adeline Logan, wife of Steven Logan, colored, died Jan. 10th at Shepherdstown, W. Va., and was buried there. The funeral was attended by relatives from Charlottesville and from Philadelphia.”
Tuesday January 15, 1929, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2638231
Logan, Hezekiah
“HEZEKIAH LOGAN’S FUNERAL”
“The funeral of Hezekiah Logan grandson of Hezekiah Logan will be held at the Ebernezar [Ebenezer] Church at 3 o’clock Tomorrow afternoon.”
Wednesday May 11, 1927, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2602981
Logan, William
“An Aged Colored Man Kills His Son in Self Defense”
Monday May 11, 1925, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2594016
Long, Octavia C.
“Pastor’s Sister Dead”
Sister of Rev. Clarence M. Long, Pastor of First Baptist Church
Friday March 26, 1920, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2116526
Lucas, Jane
“‘AUNT’ JANE LUCAS.”
Died at her nephew’s home in Fluvanna county. Before the war she was held in slavery by Thos. Staples. For many years cooked for the family of Senator Martin. She was buried “in the old family burying ground in Fluvanna county.”
Saturday February 1, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2131680
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Madison, Caroline Brown
“Faithful Servant”
“. . . After the Civil War, Aunt Caroline and Uncle Ned bought a place on the top of the mountain, a quiet restful spot, and fixed the place up so attractively that it is not to be wondered at that this couple felt an honest pride in their home. Flowers, grapevines and fruit-trees all were planted and cared for and so added to the value of the home. . . .”
Lengthy tribute to Caroline Madison who lived with her husband Ned Madison at North Garden.
Friday September 26, 1919, page 8
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2115351
Magruder, Joseph
“Worthy Colored Man Dead”
“Joseph Magruder, a well known colored resident of Georgetown, died Saturday night at his home, after a brief illness of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife; two children and five grandchildren.
“The funeral will be held from Union Ridge Baptist church at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.”
Monday March 16, 1925, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2593461
Martin, Henry
“FAITHFUL JANITOR DEAD AT 89: ‘Uncle Henry’ Martin Expired Last Night.”
Wednesday October 6, 1915, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2135882
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/martin-henry
Martin, Henry
Editorial: “HENRY MARTIN—SERVANT”
Thursday October 7, 1915, page 4
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2135889
Martin, Henry
“MEMORIES OF HENRY.”
Friday October 8, 1915, page 6
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2135898
Martin, Henry
“FUNERAL OF HENRY MARTIN”
“. . . In his sermon Reverend C. M. Long compared Uncle Henry to Job, showing how they both suffered much in their lives and were equally blessed with a fullness of family and years. . . .”
Saturday October 9, 1915, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2135907
Martin, Henry
“Tribute to ‘Uncle Henry’”
(Signed by W. D. Patteson, Scottsville, Va., October 8, 1915)
Monday October 11, 1915, page 8
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2135916
Martin, Patsy Washington
“HENRY MARTIN’S WIDOW DEAD”
“Patsy Martin, the wife of the late Henry Martin, for a long term of years, janitor at the University, died this morning at 4 o’clock at the home of her daughter, on North Tenth Street.
“The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the First Baptist Church (colored).”
Daily Progress, Saturday December 27, 1919, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2115964
Massey, Mary
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
“MASSEY—Departed this life January 25, Mrs. Mary Massey of 608 Parrott Street, A funeral service will be held at the graveside in the Society Cemetery on Oak St. at 1 P.M. Friday. Remains resting at Ferguson Funeral Home.”
Thursday January 29, 1953, page 18
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2609901
Massie, Dicey
“AGED NEGRO DIES AT BATESVILLE: ‘Aunt Dicey’ Massie Would Have Been 121 Years Old Had She Lived Until August First.”
Saturday May 1, 1909, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2090716
McGruder, Ernest F.
Under “Deaths” in Classified Ads
Monday April 1, 1957, page 18
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2711261
McGruder, Ernest Franklin
Under “Card of Thanks” in Classified Ads
“McGRUDER: I wish to thank the many friends for use of cars and kindness during our recent bereavement. —The family of Ernest Franklin McGruder.”
Tuesday April 9, 1957, page 14
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2711414
Minor, Dabney
Under “LITTLE ITEMS OF INTEREST” column
“Dabney Minor, a well-known and highly respected colored man, died at his home on Little Commerce street last night at 10 o’clock, aged about 64 years.”
Friday July 31, 1903 Issue 1, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2084086
Minor, Elizabeth Curry
“Mrs. Rives C. Minor”
Saturday November 30, 1963, page 10
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2673152
Minor, George
Under “NEW FIRM AT CISMONT.”
“George Minor, a young colored man who left the neighborhood some years ago for higher wages at the North, was brought home in his coffin on Thursday last. He is only one of many who shared the same fate, the northern climate being to [sic] severe for the delicate lungs of the colored race. The young man was buried with much ceremony by the Odd Fellows.”
Monday March 23, 1903, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2081447
Minor, George L.
“George L. Minor Dead”
“George L. Minor, a well known colored resident died yesterday afternoon at his home in Georgetown. Besides his wife and one son, he is survived by one brother and two sisters. The
funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon from Union Ridge Baptist Church.”
Tuesday June 29, 1926, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2599043
Minor, James
“Worthy Colored Man Dead”
“Cismont, Va. Dec. 7— Old James Minor, a highly respected colored blacksmith of this place, died at his home of pneumonia yesterday. ‘Jim’ was one among many of the colored people—honest and reliable. He formerly belonged to the late Mr. John Carr, near Stony Point. ‘Jim’ had worked at his trade at this place for at least __ years. The old slaves are passing rapidly away, and after that, what next.”
Monday December 10, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2129713
The Holsinger collection includes photos of his granddaughter Florine Scott and his great grandson Everett Scott.
Minor, James
“MONUMENT TO FAITHFUL BLACK”
“Thus while Booker Washington is cuffed about by the Northern white people, the Southerners erect monuments to the faithful colored man.”
Thursday April 20, 1911, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2096186
Also see: Photo of James Minor “Uncle Jim” monument at Zion Hill Cemetery in Keswick
Minor, William
“Committed Suicide: William Minor, Chief Cook at the Gleason Takes Laudanum”
Tuesday April 11, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2075704
Moon, Eston
“Death of Esten Moon”
“Eston [sic] Moon, aged 85, a highly respected colored man, died last night at his home on West Main street. Esten [sic] was a waiter and years ago was in demand at many of the Virginia summer resorts. He was a member of the Methodist church and a devout Christian. The funeral will take place at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from the Methodist church.”
Tuesday April 30, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2130572
Morgan, Ellen
“AGED COLORED WOMAN DIES AT FREE UNION”
Ellen Morgan more than 90 years old; buried at Green Mountain Farm; had been servant in family of Mrs. Elizabeth Carr Salmon.
Thursday January 28, 1926, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2597602
Morris, Charles
“DOGS MAKE A FIND: Portion of Body of Charles Morris, Colored, Is Discovered”
Wednesday May 9, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2127735
Munroe, David
“David Munroe, colored, a well known and reliable brick moulder, died this morning of pneumonia at his home near Fifeville. He was about forty years of age.”
Wednesday March 14, 1900, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2077220
Murray, Jim
“KILLED IN C. & O. YARD: Jim Murray, Aged Colored Man Is Mangled by Yard Engine”
Tuesday December 3, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132800
Murray, Dr. Roscoe C.
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Brother of Virginia L. Murray
Monday August 21, 1961, page 22
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2650361
Murray, Virginia L.
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Monday December 28, 1959, page 25
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2732309
Appointed Jeannes Supervisor of Elementary Education in 1931, first black supervisor in Albemarle County. Virginia L. Murray Elementary School was named for her.
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Neilson, Gertrude
“To Be Buried Tomorrow”
Monday February 02, 1920, page 6
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2116181
Nelson, Martha
“FAITHFUL SERVANT DEAD.”
Tuesday February 1, 1916, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2106947
Nicholas, Betsy
“The Late Betsy Nicholas”
“We omitted to note yesterday the death of Betsey Nicholas a highly respected colored woman which occurred late Saturday afternoon at the residence of her daughter Eliza Carr. Her burial took place Sunday afternoon at four o’clock at Union Ridge Church, a large number of friends following the remains to their last resting place. The deceased was in the eighty-fourth year of her age and was a remarkable woman in many respects. She was one of the old family servants of the well known Carr family of Virginia and was very popular with all classes.”
Tuesday April 13, 1897, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2073067
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Parago, Alfred
“Alfred Parago Dead.”
“Alfred Parago, a highly respected colored man, died at his home on South Twelfth street yesterday morning in the [70th?] year of his age. For thirty-five years Alfred was a butler in the home of Professor John B. Minor of the University. He was the father of Wm. H. Parago, the well-known music teacher of this city.”
Monday March 5, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2127249
Parago, Eliza
“Death of Eliza Parago.”
Friday February 8, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2129951
Parker, Grady
“Killed by a Kissing Bug”
Saturday July 15, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2077970
Patterson, Andrew
“Janitor Drops Dead”
“In the shadow of the court house which he regarded as the grandest and most awe inspiring edifice ever erected by man, Andrew Patterson, an aged colored man, janitor in the Masonic building and elsewhere in office buildings down town, passed to his reward in the court yard at noon today. Patterson was a model servant. He had the highest respect and regard for the white people he served and the affection was mutual.
“The old man was sitting on one of the stones which are scattered about the yard. He tottered a moment and than [sic] half rose and fell. Doctors McCue and Flannagan used every effort to resuscitate him but the soul had winged its flight and another of those old colored men immortalized in the history of the south was gone from the land he loved and where he was beloved.”
Thursday May 19, 1910, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2093630
Perkins, James
“Two Prominent Colored Men” (Tyree Thomas and James Perkins)
Monday March 13, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2075445
Perkins, James
Under “Odds and Ends” column
Correction regarding previous day’s notice about James Perkins
Tuesday March 14, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2075455
Perkins, Lawrence R.
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Monday December 24, 1962, page 36
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2664902
Perkins, Lawrence R.
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Wednesday December 26, 1962, page 26
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2664941
Perry, Mrs. Charles (Carrie Buchanan)
Under “Odds and Ends” column
“A colored woman, wife of Charles Perry, a well-known drayman, died suddenly last night on Rose Hill, of heart disease.”
Monday April 17, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2075749
Peters, John
“KILLED THIS MORNING: Fireman on the Southern Railway Was Struck by a Mail Crane”
Saturday January 2, 1904
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2083483
Porter, Phillip A.
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
November 17, 1958, page 20
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2729903
Phillip Porter’s brother Horace Porter was an employee of R. W. Holsinger.
Philip A. Porter, a musician and composer, was founder and director of the boys and girls drum and bugle corps of Charlottesville. See: Tribune (Roanoke, Virginia), November 22, 1952, page 3
Powell, Daphney
“Died at her home near Alberene, Va on the 17th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Daphney Powell, colored, in the 84th year of her age. Mrs. Powell was thoroughly good and generous and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew her. She was a fine nurse and extremely kind and attentive to the sick of her neighborhood, where she will be sadly missed.”
Monday February 27, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2075330
Preston, Roy Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Husband of Asalie Minor Preston
Saturday November 22, 1958, page 12
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2730042
Preston, William
Under “IN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY” column
“William Preston, a well known colored man, died at the University this morning, aged sixty-seven years. He was a bricklayer, and since the war has been engaged at the University. He was a slave of Captain Parrow. His wife died last week at the age of seventy-eight.”
Wednesday April 17, 1895, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2071610
Price, Mildred
“Aged Colored Woman Dead.”
Saturday March 9, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2078939
Price, Sadie Snow
“Sadie Snow Price Is Shot and Killed By Her Husband”
Wednesday December 30, 1925, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2596342
Pryor, Thomas
Under “LITTLE ITEMS OF INTEREST” column
“Thomas Pryor, a respectable colored citizen, died at his home on Williams street last night, in the sixty-ninth year of his age. The deceased was a plasterer by trade and well-known in the city.”
Thursday January 31, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2078780
