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Taylor, Fairfax
“Funeral of a Well Known Colored Man.”
“The funeral services of Fairfax Taylor, for many years one of the most highly respected colored citizens of Charlottesville, took place at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon at the First (colored) Baptist church, of which he was one of the earliest members.
“He was the father of J. T. S. Taylor, a member of the Legislature during the reconstruction period and of the famous Constitutional Convention which framed the Underwood Constitution. For many years Taylor was sexton of the Episcopal church, and later the Baptist church whose pastor assisted at the funeral services. Deceased was born in Berryville, Va., in 1816.”
Monday January 7, 1895, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2071175
Taylor, Frank
“Three Victims of Wood Alcohol”
Article confuses names—should be Becky Brown, Sally Taylor Scott, and Frank Taylor.
See News Leader (Staunton, Virginia) April 9, 1913
Monday April 7, 1913, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2101392
Taylor, J. T. S.
“JAS. T. S. TAYLOR PNEUMONIA VICTIM”
Saturday January 5, 1918, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2111491
Terrell, Eston
“Eston Terrell Dead”
Thursday January 31, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2078780
Thomas, Judy
“Well Known Colored Woman Died Yesterday”
Tuesday March 31, 1925, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2593614
Thomas, Tyree
“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
Thompson, Bernard
“Bernard Thompson of Crozet, Dead”
“. . . The son of Wise and Ida Thompson, of Brown’s Cove, he entered Hampton Normal Institute, Hampton, at the age of 17, and graduated from that institution four years later, at the head of his class in 1906. . . . During the session of 1910-1911 he accepted the position of principal of the Free Union school, and four years later was again in charge of that school. During the session just closed he was employed as principal of the Greenwood School. He was a member and secretary of the Crozet Lodge, No. 601, K. of P., assistant and active superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School here, and had been a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, near White Hall since he was 16 years old. . . .”
His son, Bernard N. Thompson, Jr. (1918-2005), also had a very impressive career, beginning with military service as a Buffalo Soldier in the 10th Cavalry in 1938.
Monday June 12, 1922, page 8
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2122145
Tonsler, Benjamin
“A Colored Educator Dead”
Wednesday March 7, 1917, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2109587
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/tonsler-benjamin-ellis
Tonsler, Horace E. Sr.
“Colored Man Dies” Monday July 18, 1938, page 7
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2754970
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/tonsler-horace-e-sr
Tonsler, Jerry M.
“Colored Man Dead”
Wednesday December 24, 1924, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2592101
Turner, Anderson
“Two Colored Residents Dead”
“Two highly esteemed colored residents of the Overton neighborhood, about eight miles south of Charlottesville, died Saturday. They were Sallie Johnson, aged about 100, and Anderson Turner, aged 85. Both were once owned by the late John O. Harris.”
Monday December 13, 1909, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2092424
Twine, Sophia
Under “LITTLE ITEMS OF INTEREST” column
Wednesday May 2, 1900, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2077422
Also see: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/twine-sophia
Tyler, N. B.
“Death of Worthy Negro.”
“N. B. Tyler, a worthy and respected colored man of this city, departed this life on Sunday morning. The funeral services took place at 11 o’clock this morning from the Ebenezer Baptist church of which he was a deacon, and a faithful member. The funeral was in charge of the K. of P.”
Tuesday November 5, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132595
Tyree, John Allen
“DEATH OF A FARMER”
“Mr. John A. Tyree, A prominent farmer of the Stony Point section, died Thursday, June 14th, and the funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon at Stony Point.”
Daily Progress, Monday June 18, 1928, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632989
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Underwood, Lou
“Death of Colored Woman”
Tuesday June 18, 1918, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2112498
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Walker, Annie
“CARD OF THANKS”
“We take this method to extend thanks to our many friends, white and colored, for their kindness to us during the last days and death of our mother, and for the beautiful floral designs presented at the funeral.
Miss Elizabeth Walker,
Rev. Thomas M. Walker,
W. R. Walker, Atty.
Dr. M. T. Walker,
Mrs. Cora B. Solomon.”
Monday June 6, 1927, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2603215
Walker, James
Under “BRIEF PARAGRAPHS” column
“James Walker, an old and well-known colored man of this city, died yesterday. Jim Walker was one of the most industrious colored men in the community, and was a man of good character. He had accumulated a home, and raised quite a large family, who are people of good character. He was buried today.”
Friday July 7, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2077901
Waller, Alexander
“‘Uncle’ Alec Walker Dies at Ivy”
Ivy, Va., May 12. — ‘Uncle’ Alec Walker, a much respected colored man of this district, died last Thursday night, of sheer old age, his years being calculated at about 93.
“In slavery days, he was brought up as a house servant, which explains his always polite and respectful behavior.
“For some forty years or so, he was sexton of St. Paul’s Church, though some years ago, he was pensioned off, being no longer capable of active service.
“He took part in all interments in the church yard, in fact frequently digging the graves. Consequently, he had an unrivalled knowledge of all places of sepulture, and their contents, and his opinion was always asked in cases of doubt as to boundaries, or other questions arising in connection therewith.
“It is a matter of frequent comment, that the old generation of colored people, now fast disappearing, was a much better and more reliable lot than most of the moderns.”
Wednesday May 14, 1924, page 8
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2590085
Ward, Abram
“Worthy Colored Man Dead.”
Monday December 16, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2080875
Ward, D. J.
“FUNERAL NOTICE.”
Wednesday December 8, 1926, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2600588
Washington, Virginia Florence ‘Jenny’
“Faithful Nurse Dead”
“‘Aunt Jenny’ Washington, one of the most beloved and respected colored residents of the south, died at her home at North Garden Friday, aged seventy.
“The funeral was held from Zion church, North Garden, yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended by white and colored.
“‘Aunt Jenny’ exemplified in her life those virtues that go to make up a true Christian character. She had nursed in the home of practically all of the residents of the North Garden section. She is survived by eight children.”
Monday June 9, 1930, page 6
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2620989
See also: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234645680/virginia-florence-washington
Watkins, Kate
Under “LITTLE ITEMS OF INTEREST” column
“Kate Watkins a respected colored woman, while on her way to the Union Run Baptist church at Keswick last evening, was taken suddenly ill and died immediately upon reaching the church.”
Monday May 21, 1900, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2077502
Watson, Tildy
“‘Aunt Tildy’ Watson.”
“‘Aunt’ Matilda Watson, the old colored woman who died in Gordonsville recently, is well remembered in this city, where for about two years she sold her edibles at the Union Station. When she left here, she returned to her old home, Gordonsville, to cry ‘hot coffee an’ fried chick’n,’ along with the other purveyors. ‘Aunt Tildy’ was a war time negro with the southern ‘mammy’s’ warm heart. There are many people who will miss the child-like old woman and her ever readiness to do an act of kindness.”
Friday February 7, 1902, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2082180
Wayland, Charles C.
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Saturday November 02, 1946, page 7
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2781769
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/wayland-charles-clarence
Wayland, Lewis
“Lewis Wayland Dies At the Hot Springs”
Saturday October 8, 1927, page 11
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2604338
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/wayland-lewis
West, John
“John West Dead”
Monday July 25, 1927, page 7
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2603659
Also see: https://mappingcville.com/2019/03/23/john-west-southalls-meadow
West, John
“Funeral of John West”
“Funeral services for John West will be held from his late residence, 313 W. Main Street, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will take place in Oakwood cemetery.
“Friends of the family are invited.”
Friday July 29, 1927, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2603698
Wheeler, Albert
“Worthy Colored Man Dead”
“Albert Wheeler, a well known and worthy colored man, died last night at his farm near Hydraulic Mills, in the seventy-second year of his age. For years he followed his trade of a blacksmith before purchasing his farm. Through honesty of purpose and fair and upright dealing he won the friendship and respect of a large number of acquaintances, both white and colored. He is survived by his wife and two sons.”
Wednesday April 6, 1904, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:208547
White, John Preston
“WAS 100 YEARS OLD”
“John Preston White, perhaps the oldest colored resident of this city, died at 6.30 o’clock last evening at the home of his daughter, Priscilla Britton, in Washington, D. C.
“White was 100 years old and was thrice married. He was for years in the employ of Mr. Woods Garth and later overseer on the farm of Mr. Charles Harman. Three months ago he left for Washington to make his home. Three sons and two daughters survive—S. H. White, a teacher at Jefferson School; George P. White, of this city; Elder Kirk W. White, of New York; Jane Richardson, of Walsenburg, Colo., and Priscilla Britton.
“The body will be brought here and the funeral held Sunday afternoon from Zion Union Church.”
Friday December 3, 1920, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2118180
Whitlock, Louis Lafayette
“Faithful Steward Dead”
“Lewis Whitlock, for years a steward at the Elks Home, died yesterday morning at his home, 221 N. Fifth Street, after a long illness. Lewis is survived by his parents, William and Eliza Whitlock, and one brother, Robert Whitlock. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at Ebenezer church.”
Wednesday June 13, 1928, page 2
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632943
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/whitlock-louie-lafayette
Whitlock, Louie L.
“CARD OF THANKS”
Daily Progress, Wednesday June 20, 1928, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2633009
Wigginton, John L.
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
Wednesday February 27, 1952, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2612088
Also see: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/wigginton-john-l
Williams, Mrs. Cornelia Moore
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
“WILLIAMS: Funeral rites for Mrs. Cornelia Moore Williams, daughter of Mr. Richard and Mrs. Josephine Moore and wife of Mr. James Wiliams, who died in Fairmont, W.Va., will be held at 3:30 o’clock Sunday at the Evergreen Baptist Church Proffit, Va. Remains rest at J. F. Bell Funeral Parlors.”
Saturday December 26, 1953, page 10
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2617225
Williams, Elizabeth Newman
“ELIZABETH N. WILLIAMS DIES IN THIS CITY”
“Elizabeth Newman Williams, daughter of Joseph and Agnes Newman, died at her residence, 325 6 1/2 Street Sunday Evening, after a lingering illness of several months. She leaves her husband, John H. Williams; two sisters, Susie J. Taylor of Brooklyn, N. Y. and Hattie N. Jones of Richmond; three brothers, Joseph and Porter Newman, of Charlottesville, and Goffery Newman, of East Kingston, N.Y.; one niece, Genora E. Newman; six nephews, Standley, Carey, Alonzo and William H. Newman, James P. Newman and Chastine Jones, Jr.; two great neices [nieces], Christine and Marie Newman, and one great nephew, Thomas W. Newman.”
Daily Progress, Wednesday May 2, 1928, page 5
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632546
Williams, John H.
“DIES FOUR DAYS AFTER WIFE’S BURIAL”
“John H. Williams, colored, died at his residence, 326 6 1/2 Street yesterday afternoon. Elizabeth Newman Williams, his wife, preceded him to the grave by four days.
“The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the undertaking parlors of J. F. Bell, Rev. G. N. Reid [Rev. George E. Read], pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church, of which Williams was a member, will officiate.”
Daily Progress, Friday May 4, 1928, page 2
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632568
Winfrey, James
“Died from Injuries”
“James Winfrey, of Alberene, colored aged 30, formerly in the employ of the Southern Railway, died Sunday at the University Hospital, following the amputation of his right leg.
“Early Sunday morning Winfrey crawled under a box car on the siding at Proffits and fell asleep. A shifting engine pushed the car far enough to mangle the man’s leg.”
August 12, 1908 Issue 2, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2134123
Winn, Georgina
“Death of Georgina Winn”
“Georgina Winn, wife of Jesse Winn, colored, of Charlottesville, died yesterday in the hospital in Petersburg. She was highly respected by both the white and colored people of this city.”
Monday November 5, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2129461
Winn, William
“Death of Worthy Negro”
“William Winn, colored, died suddenly this morning at his home on Ridge street. He was a stonemason and was held in respect both by the white people and his own race. The funeral will be held at Ebenezer church Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock.”
Wednesday March 6, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2130149
Winston, Mr. Philip
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
“HARRIS and Winston: Funeral rites for Mrs. Ella Harris and her son-in-law, Mr. Philip Winston, of 616 Booker Street, will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday at 1 o’clock. Remains rest at J. F. Bell Funeral Parlors.”
Lacy Elizabeth Harris Winston lost her mother on Christmas Eve and her husband the following afternoon, on Christmas Day. Both died of heart disease. Philip Winston was 59 years old. He worked as a janitor at the University of Virginia dormitories.
Saturday December 26, 1953, page 10
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2617225
Winston, Tom
Under “LITTLE ITEMS OF INTEREST” column
“‘Uncle’ Tom Winston, perhaps the oldest negro in Virginia, has just died in Louisa county at the advanced age of 105. He was owned by the late William M. Ambler, and his age seems fully authenticated.”
Friday March 29, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2079028
Wood, Richard
“Death of Respected Negro”
“Richard Wood, a highly respected colored man, died at his home in this city yesterday morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the residence, 116 Diggs Street. The deceased was a carpenter by trade and held in high esteem by his own race and the white people of his acquaintance.”
Tuesday September 4, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2128984
Woodfolk, Ollie
“COLORED CITIZEN DIES”
“Ollie Woodfolk of this city, well known colored citizen died Tuesday, Dec. 11th at his home on Ridge Street at 4 P. M.
“Funeral will be held Thursday at 3 P. M. from Mt. Zion Baptist church.”
Daily Progress, Wednesday December 12, 1928, page 11
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2635019
Woodfolk, Ollie
“Card of Thanks”
“The family of the late Ollie Woodfolk wishes to thank all organizations and friends both white and colored for their kindness shown during his illness and expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral designs sent in our bereavement.”
Daily Progress, Wednesday December 19, 1928, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2635093
Wyatt, Marion Beatrice
“Miss Marion B. Wyatt”
“Miss Marion Beatrice Wyatt, 71, a retired school teacher, of 213 Sixth St. NW, died last night at a Charlottesville hospital.
“Born July 27, 1893, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Y. and Lula Kersey Wyatt. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the First Baptist Church on West Main St.
“She is survived by a brother, Dr. Phillip Y. Wyatt Jr. of Fredericksburg; and three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Coles of Charlottesville, Mrs. Hattie Givens and Mrs. Louise Moore, both of Louisville, Ky.
“Funeral arrangements are incomplete.”
Monday December 21, 1964, page 20
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2683082
Wyatt, Marion Beatrice
“Miss Marion B. Wyatt”
“A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at First Baptist Church on West Main Street, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery for Miss Marion Beatrice Wyatt who died Sunday.”
Tuesday December 22, 1964, page 16
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2683131
Wyatt, Phil W.
“Phil W. Wyatt, Well Known Barber, Dead.”
“Was Native of Scottsville and Has Resided Here 50 Years”
“Phil W. Wyatt, well known colored barber, of the firm of Wyatt and Allen, East Main Street, died at 10:40 this morning at the University Hospital. He had been ill of kidney trouble since Thanksgiving Day.
“Wyatt was one of the city’s most highly esteemed colored residents. He was a native of Scottsville, but had resided here for nearly fifty years.
“Wyatt married Louisa Kirsey, who survives with five children, four daughters and one son.
“The funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the First Baptist (Delavan) church. The burial service, which will be in charge of the reasons, will take place in Oakwood cemetery.”
Friday January 11, 1929, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2638196
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Yancey, Alphonso
“Shooting Was Accidental”
Thursday December 16, 1915, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2136375
Young, Eliza
Under “IN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY” column
“Mrs. Eliza Young, a highly respected colored woman, died last night at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Noah Jackson, on Water Street. Her funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the First colored Baptist church.”
Saturday August 29, 1896, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2073640
