Our Ancestors of South Hampton Roads

Eileen ---SLEV Miss Princess Anne Times, Friday, July 20, 1917
Miss ANNIE BOUSH, entertained the Girl Scouts at a ----ing party on Tuesday afternoon, July 17, 1917. Refreshments were served by Misses EILEEN ---SLEV, VERA POTTER, LOUISE ---ter, FLORIENET MATTER, MARY PARKER, DORIS BEEDE, -------- GIMBERT, ELIZABETH PORTNER, EDITH MCKINNEY and -----HEL BONNEY.

Louise ---TER Miss Princess Anne Times, Friday, July 20, 1917
Miss ANNIE BOUSH, entertained the Girl Scouts at a ----ing party on Tuesday afternoon, July 17, 1917. Refreshments were served by Misses EILEEN ---SLEV, VERA POTTER, LOUISE ---ter, FLORIENET MATTER, MARY PARKER, DORIS BEEDE, -------- GIMBERT, ELIZABETH PORTNER, EDITH MCKINNEY and -----HEL BONNEY.

Henry AARON was born in 1910. Parents: Lewis AARON and Lena "UNKNOWN".

He was married to Mattie CANDLE on 8 Feb 1910 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia. Clerk of Court Office
Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia
Marriage Register 5, Cert # 69, Page 22 by R.F. Gayle, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
(Have copy of the license)

Groom's Vitals:
age 23 / s / B: NYC / Res: Norfolk, VA / Occ: Tailor

Bride's Vitals:
age 23 / s / B: NYC / Res: Norfolk, VA

Lewis AARON

He was married to Lena "UNKNOWN" . Children were: Henry AARON.

Lee Marshall ABBEY

He was married to Martha LOCARNINI in 1942. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Cert # 65 / 47

Paul R. ABBEY was born on 10 Feb 1925. He died on 16 May 1996 in Richmond, Virginia. Virginian Pilot, Friday, May 24, 1996
Richmond - Age 71, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, died Thursday, May 16, 1996 at the Veterans Hospital in Richmond. He was a World War 2 veteran and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for service to his country. He was a 1949 graduate of Cornell University. He came to Virginia in 1950 and worked with the Virginia Department of Agriculture for seven years before operating his own business, Campsite Catering Service, for 28 years. He retired in 1986. He was a member of Congregation Beth Ahabah. He is survived by his wife, GERALDINE R. ABBEY of Richmond; daughters, LINDA ABBEY and her husband, ERRETT CALLAHAN of Lynchburg, ELLEN ABBEY SACKS and her husband, SKIP SACKS of Norfolk, JILL ABBEY of Richmond; his mother, BERENICE ABBEY of Brooklyn, New York; grandchildren, NATHAN SACKS, SAMMY SACKS and HANNAH SACKS and MELODY CALLAHAN. A grave side funeral service was held in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Richmond, Sunday, May 20, 1996. Memorial contributions may be made to JCC Cub Scout Troop # 330, c/o JCCT, 7300 Newport Ave, Norfolk.

SSN: 051-20-2276
Issued: New York
Last Residence: Richmond, Chesterfield Co, Virginia - 23235
Date of death is noted as: 15 May 1996

James Raymond ABBITT was born on 25 Jun 1910. He died on 16 Jan 1991. Virginian Pilot, Friday, January 18, 1991
Portsmouth - Age 80, of the 300 block of Ansell St, a retired painter, died Wednesday, January 16, 1991 in a hospital. A native of Norfolk, he retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was an Army veteran. He was the widower of MABEL ABBITT and was a Baptist. He was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose 898 and American Legion Post 199. He was a past president of Civil Service Painters Union 474 and past secretary and treasurer of the Tidewater Chapter of the Virginia Federal Employees Metal Trade Council. Survivors include a daughter, VIRGINIA A. CAMPBELL of Norfolk; a son, ROBERT L. ABBITT of Craigsville, Virginia and 5 grandchildren. The grave side service will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday, January 19, 1991 in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev DON HARRIS. Friends may join the family form 7:00 to 9:00 pm Friday, January 18, 1991 in Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel.

SSN: 231-07-0498
Issued: Virginia
Last Residence: Portsmouth, Porstmouth City, Virginia - 23702

Julian H. ABBITT Dr was born in 1882. He died on 1 Nov 1906 in West Appomattox, Virginia. Norfolk Virginian, Friday, November 2, 1906
Pamplin, Virginia, Nov. 1 - died very suddenly at West Appomattox Thursday, November 1, 1906. He was a prominent physician and leaves many relatives in this section. He was 24 years old. He leaves a widow and two small children; his brother, Dr JAMES BENJAMIN ABBIT and Miss VARA BURKER, daughter of R.F. BURKE, were married a few days ago and he was among those who witnessed the ceremony. He was a son of Dr W.H. ABBIT. His death was due to heart failure. He leaves many friends in Richmond and elsewhere in the state.

No SSN found.

Hubert ABBOTT was born on 21 Oct 1905 in Pascagoula, Missouri. He died on 25 Feb 1996 in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, Virginia. Virginian Pilot, Monday, February 26, 1996
Virginia Beach - Age 90, of the 2800 block of Seaboard Road, died Sunday, February 25, 1996, in Virginia Beach. He was born in Pascagoula, Missouri. A longshoreman, he retired from International Longshoreman's Association, Local # 970, in 1965 after 17 years. Survivors include his wife, ZELDA PEARL LAYMAN ABBOTT; a step daughter, ZELDA F.R. LANG of Virginia Beach; 2 sons, HUBERT M. ABBOTT and OSCAR L. ABBOTT, both of Suffolk; a sister, GLENDA BOWER of Troy, Missouri; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A grave side service will be conducted at 10:00 am Tuesday in Rosewood Memorial Park by the Rev LARRY O'BRIEN. The family will be at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, February 26, 1996. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

SSN: 429-07-3716
Issued: Arkansas
Last Residence: Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia - 23456

James Sidney ABBOTT

He was married to Minnie Leigh JARVIS in 1911. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Marriage Register 1853-1938, Page 88

Luchies O. ABBOTT

He was married to Hattie ASPLIN in 1946. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Cert # 53 / 133

Nan Sykes ABBOTT was born on 7 Aug 1925 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, Virginia. She died on 14 Jan 1993. Virginian Pilot, Friday, January 15, 1993
Age 67, of the 400 block of Lands End Road, a retired deputy clerk for the Portsmouth Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, died Thursday, January 14, 1993 in Duke University Medical Center. She was born in Portsmouth and was a Methodist. She had retired in 1974 after 27 years. Survivors include her husband, LESLIE R. ABBOTT Junior; 2 sisters, THELMA S. PARKER and MADELYNE S. LEWIS, both of Portsmouth; 2 nieces, BRENDA RILEY and PATRICIA SYKES and 2 nephews, WAVERLY E. SYKES Junior and WILLIAM E. SYKES. She was predeceased by a brother, WAVERLY E. SYKES Senior. A grave side service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 1993 in Olive Branch Cemetery by the Rev DONALD H. SEELY. The family will receive friends at the residence. Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements.

SSN: 224-36-8853
Issued: Virginia
Last Residence: Portsmouth, Portsmouth City, Virginia - 23701

Samuel ABBOTT

He was married to Norma Lee COTTON in 1942. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Cert # 340 / 64

Semiyah Nakita (Miyah)* ABDUL was born on 19 Nov 1994 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia. She died on 8 Sep 1997. Virginian Pilot, Published: 09/11/97 in LOCAL section, page B8 /Published: 09/12/97 in LOCAL section, page B6
Age 2, of the 1900 block of Woodgate Arch, died Sept. 8, 1997. She was born in Norfolk. She is survived by her parents, Cristel and Richard Abdul of Chesapeake; a sister, Sequoyah Abdul of Chesapeake; great-grandfather, James Cuffee of Brooklyn, NY; great-grandmother, Mary Linda Watford of Norfolk; great-great-grandmother, Mearle Abdul of Brooklyn, NY; grandparents, Edna Kearney of Norfolk, and Frans and Mary Vaneysendeyk of Brooklyn, NY; two aunts, Bristel White of Chesapeake; great-grandfather, Hubert Kearney Senior.

SSN: 231-71-8523
Issued: Virginia

Charles S. ABELL was born in 1877. He died on 13 Jan 1953 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Norfolk Virginian, Thursday, January 15, 1953
Age 76, a former owner of the old Norfolk Landmark and part owner of the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot and the Baltimore Sun papers, died Tuesday night, January 13, 1953 at his home in suburban Chevy Chase, Maryland. His death was attributed to a heart attack. He was at one time, general manager of the Sun and a grandson of ARUNAH S. ABELL, founder of the newspaper, began working for the Sun in 1894 and remained until 1910. In June 1910, he came to Norfolk and purchased the old Norfolk Landmark from S.S. NOTTINGHAM, whom he retained as secretary and treasurer. On August 1, 1910, he published the first Monday morning newspaper in Norfolk. On January 1, 1912, the Landmark merged with the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot under the control of the Virginian-Pilot officers and staff. In the mid-1920's, he went to Washington, where he became business manager of the Washington Post. Later he returned to Norfolk and was in the business office of the Virginian-Pilot for several years before retiring to his Chevy Chase home. He became a stockholder in Norfolk Newspapers Inc., when the Ledger-Dispatch and the Virginian-Pilot merged on January 1, 1933. In recent years, his stock in the Norfolk Newspapers Inc. has been represented by his son, WILLIAM S. ABELL. He also had been connected with the new defunct Philadelphia Public Ledger. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. MARGARET ABELL and 5 children, GEORGE W. ABELL of Paris, FRANCIS ABELL of Riderwood, Maryland, WILLIAM S. ABELL of Chevy Chase, Mrs. ELIZABETH REBER of Baltimore, Maryland and Miss MARGARET JANE ABELL of Washington. A requiem mass will be said Thursday, January 15, 1953 at 10:00 am at the Church of the Annunciation, Washington. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Baltimore.

No SSN found.

Blanche Walsh ABERG Mrs. was born on 22 May 1924. She died on 4 Nov 1977 in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, Virginia. Virginian Pilot, Saturday, November 5, 1977
Virginia Beach - Age 53, of 1413 Ashley Drive, the wife of WILLIAM E. ABERG and a Brooklyn native, died Friday, November 4, 1977 in her home. She lived in this area for 11 years and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Other survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. BLANCHE A. SOUCHECK of Iran, Mrs. BARBARA DEBARY of Gum Springs, VA and Mrs. JUDITH A PARKS of Virginia Beach; a son, WILLIAM E. ABERG Junior of Virginia Beach; 6 sisters, 2 brothers, and 9 grandchildren. A Christian Wake will be held Saturday, November 5, 1977 at 12:00 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Laskin Road. The body will be sent to Stutzman Funeral Home, Queens Village, Long Island, NY, where a Christian Wake will be said Tuesday, November 8, 1977 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 9, 1977 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Queens, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, the Bronx, NY.

SSN: 051-18-1671
Issued: New York

James Mallard ABERNATHY

He was married to Bessie Lee HOPKINS in 1941. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Cert # 50 / 28

Jennie Levenstein ABRAM was born on 16 Sep 1893. She died on 15 Mar 1996 in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, Virginia. Virginian Pilot, Saturday, March 16, 1996 / Sunday, March 17, 1996
Virginia Beach - Age 102, of the 6400 block of Auburn Drive, died Friday, March 15, 1996 in her residence. She was a native of Nashville, TN and a resident of Norfolk for most of her life. She was the widow of ABE ABRAM. She was associated with the Parkade Kiddie Shop in Norfolk during the 40's. Her memberships include: Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, its Sisterhood, the Hadassah, the Hebrew Ladies Charity, the Beth Sholom Auxiliary and the Golden Age Club. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Family Services, Ladies Hebrew Charity, The Hadassah or the Charity of the donors choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk will be handling the arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, FELICE A. SAKS and her husband, HARVEY SAKS, of Virginia Beach; 2 grandchildren, ALISON STERN DUNYAK of Lubbock, TX and JULES A. STERN of Baltimore, MD; a great grandson, ALEXANDER HAROLD DUNYAK; and a nephew, the Honorable Judge BERNARD RIES of Washington, DC; niece, MARGERY RAYMOND of Norfolk; grand nieces, ARLENE KESSER and PHYLLIS KAPLAN, both of Norfolk and SUE GOLDBERG of Bethesda, MD and nephews, STANLEY LEBAR of Baltimore, MD and DAVID COHEN of Pembroke Pines, FL. A chapel service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 1996 at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk, by Rabbi ARTHUR RUBERG and Cantor JACOB TESSLER. Burial will be in Hebrew Cemetery in Norfolk. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Family Services, Ladies Hebrew Charity, The Hadassah or the charity of the donor's choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk, is handling the arrangements.

(This is the grandma of Ron's best childhood friend, Jules A. Stern. The second obit is a correction to the first print. Corrections have been added.)

SSN: 231-10-2256
Issued: Virginia
Last Residence: Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia - 23464

Benjamin F. ABRAMS

He was married to Arlene MCMILLAN in 1943. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Cert # 357 / 89

Ernest Cobb ABRAMS Sr was born on 15 May 1922. He died on 6 Mar 1996 in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, Virginia. Virginian Pilot, Thursday, March 7, 1996
Virginia Beach - of the 200 block of Fighter Drive, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 1996, at his residence. He was retired from the City of Virginia Beach. He is survived by his wife, MARGIE ABRAMS; 2 sons, ERNEST ABRAMS Junior and his wife, JANICE ABRAMS and MARK ABRAMS, all of Virginia Beach; 2 brothers, CHARLIE ABRAMS of North Carolina and JIMMY ABRAMS of Norfolk; 2 sisters, MARY ELLEN CLAREY and SELMA ABRAMS, both of North Carolina; 3 grandchildren, MELLISSA, LINDSEY and MICHELLE. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 8, 1996 at 1:00 pm in the Church of Christ, 501 15th St, Virginia Beach, with the Rev AZA LOWE presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or At Home Care Hospice, 3386 Holland Road, Virginia Beach. Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

SSN: 246-24-0345
Issued: North Carolina
Last Residence: Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia - 23454

Annie ABRAMSON Mrs. died on 28 Nov 1952. Norfolk Virginian, Monday, December 1, 1952
Died Friday, November 28, 1952. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 2, 1952 at 2:00 p.m. by Rabbi I. SLAM of the Mikro Kodesh-Congregation at Sykes Funeral Home. Pallbearers: J. ZEDD, I. MENDLESON, J. ECHELBORN, W. TUCKER, R. SILVER and A. HECHT. Burial was in the Jewish Cemetery, Berkeley Avenue Extended.

No SSN found.

Freddie ABRAMSON was born on 17 Dec 1925 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia. He died on 16 May 1996 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia. Virginian Pilot, Friday, May 17, 1996
Norfolk - Age 70, of the 1600 block of Longdale Drive, died Thursday, May 16, 1996, in a local hospital. He was a native of Norfolk. He was the widower of SELMA ABRAMSON. He was a graduate of the University of Virginia. He was the retired owner of Colonial Insurance Agency with over 40 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Temple Israel in Norfolk. Survivors include his mother, LEAH T. ABRAMSON of Norfolk; 2 daughters, ANDEE LYNN ABRAMSON of San Francisco, California and SUZANNE DEE ABRAMSON of Los Angeles, California; a son, PETER M. ABRAMSON of Norfolk; 2 sisters, HELENE KLAVANS and her husband, DANIEL of Palm Beach, Florida and NORMA HERZBERG of Norfolk and numerous nieces and nephews. A grave side service will be conducted at 11:30 am Friday, May 17, 1996 in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Rabbi MICHAEL E. PANITZ and Cantor YAEL FISCHMAN. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23513. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk Chapel are handling the arrangements.

SSN: 228-20-1558
Issued: Virginia
Last Residence: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia - 23518

Doris E. ABRUZZESE Mrs. died on 5 Jan 1991 in Braintree, Massachusetts. Virginian Pilot, Thursday, January 17, 1991
Braintree, Massachusetts - A Portsmouth native, died Saturday, January 5, 1991. Survivors include her husband, GEATANO T. "GUY" ABRUZZESE Senior; 2 daughters, KATHLEEN ABRUZZESE of Braintree and SUZANNE M. FRITSCH of Raleigh; a son, GEATANO ABRUZZESE Junior of Braintree; her mother, RUTH H. JONES of Portsmouth; a sister, PATRICIA J. JONES of Portsmouth and 3 grandchildren. Services were held in Braintree. Information was provided by Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth.

No SSN found.

Alma Virginia ABSALOM

She was married to James Carey HUDGINS in 1922. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Marriage Register 1853-1938, Page 112

Clyde Cecil ABSALOM Jr

He was married to Anna Ruth PERSINGER in 1947. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Cert # 234 / 174

Clyde Cecil ABSALOM

He was married to Doris Neville ROBBINS in 1917. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Marriage Register 1853-1938, Page 100

John E. (ABSOLAM) ABSALOM

He was married to Susan BUTT in 1868. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Marriage Register 1853-1938, Page 12

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