Savills [2582]
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1. *Lydia Hodges [2581] ( - After 1775) 843 [MRIN:867]
Marriage: Bef 1775 843
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Joseph T. Sawyer [1948]
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1. *Elizabeth Ann [1947] ( - ) 116 [MRIN:669]
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1. Capt. William C. Sawyer [1886] (1845-1902) 117,118
William Sawyer [2251]
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1. Miliary Service 3340, Civil War, 1862 in Washington Point, Virginia
William Sawyer, private, Capt. Maximillian Herbert's Co., Cohoon's Battalion
Age: 30 years appears on Company Muster-in Roll of the organizations named above
Roll dated: Washington Point--April 24, 1862
Muster-in to date: Apr 24, 1862
Joined for duty & enrolled:
When: March 9, 186__
Where: Washington Point
By whome: Capt. M. Herbert
Period: for the war
William Sawyer, private, Co. C, Cohoon's Battn. Va. Inf. appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for dated Apr 24, 1862
Enlisted When: March 9, 186_
Where: Washington Point
By whom: Capt. M. Herbert
Period: for the war
Present or absent: present
Remarks: Bounty due $50
William Saywer, private, Capt. Maximillian Herbert's Co. appears on Company Muster Roll for the organizaiton named above
Dated: May 21, 1862
Enlisted When: March 13, 186_
Where: Washington Point
By whom: Capt. Max Herbert
Last pay by whom: pay due from enlistment
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: sick at home
Capt. William C. Sawyer [1886]
Sex: M
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Birth: 18 May 1845 - Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA 118,3254,3341
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Death: 10 Nov 1902 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 117,3342
Burial: 12 Nov 1902 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 118,3343
Cause of Death: Hemorrhage of the lungs 117,3341
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1. Alt. Birth 117, 1849 in South Carolina
2. Occupation 3254, farmer, Feb 1867 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Deed 3293, William C. Sawyer & Serena Catharine his wife to Solomon T. Barclay & Robert B. Riell, Jr., 20 May 1867 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
This Deed made the 20th day of May 1867 between William C. Sawyer and Serena Catherine his wife of the one part and Solomon T. Barclay and Robert B. Riell Jr. of the other part--Witnesseth: that for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars (two-thirds of which amount $500--is paid by said Barclay and the other third by said Riell Jr.) to them the said Sawyer and wife, paid by the said Barclay and Riell Jr. the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged they the said William C. Sawyer and wife Serena Catherine do grant unto the said Solomon T. Barclay and Robert B. Riell Jr. their heirs and assigns forever with general warranty all their interest which is one fourth part in a lot of land lying on Crawford Street Portsmouth, Va. with all the buildings and improvements belonging thereto being a part of lot No. 32 in a plan of said City of Portsmouth and adjoining the land of John Days' heirs and fronting on said Crawford street thirty four feet and seven inches (agreeable to deeds made from Day to Barclay in the years 1801 and 1832) running back one hundred and eighty feet and of the same width on the back as on the front, the said property being valued at two thousand dollars for the purpose of making a division, the said William C. Sawyer's wife Serena Catherine formerly Serena Catherine Riell owning one fourth part, and said Solomon T. Barclay owning one half and said Robert B. Riell Jr. the other fourth part and which all of them the said Serena C. said Barclay and said Riell jr. inherited from the estate of Robert C. Barclay dec'd in the above named proportions. Witness the following signatures and seals.4. Deed 3294, Robert B. Riell & Wm. C. Sawyer & Serena Catharine, wife to Hazlett Carlisle, 1 May 1869 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
W. C. Sawyer
Serena C. Sawyer
City of Portsmouth to wit:
We, John Nash and Edward Kearns Justices for the City of aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that William C. Sawyer whose name is signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date the 20th day of may 1867 has acknowledged the same before us in our City aforesaid--And we do further certify that Serena Catharine Sawyer the wife of the said William C. Sawyer whose name is likewise signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date as aforesaid personally appeared before us in our City aforesaid and being examined by us privily and apart from her husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her she the said Serena Catharine Sawyer 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 22nd day of July 1867.
John Nash J. P.
Edward Kearns J. P.
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 20th day of September 1867. This Deed was admitted to record upon the Certificate annexed of John Nash and Edward Kearns Justices in and for the City of Portsmouth, State of Virginia.
Teste: Dempsey Nash c.c.
This Deed made the 1st day of May A. D. 1869 between Robert Barclay Reill, Wm. C. Sawyer and Serena Catharine his wife of the first part, and Hazlett Carlisle of the second part: Witnesseth: that the said Robert B. Barclay Riell, Wm. C. Sawyer and Serena Cathainre his wife, in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do grant with general warranty unto the said Hazlett Carlisle the following property to wit: that certain house and lot in the City of Portsmouth, in the State of Virginia situate on the South East corner of King and Dinwiddie Streets, fronting on King Street fifty-five feet, six inches, and on Dinwiddie Street, eighty-four feet, it being the same that Sarah Jane wife of Robert B. Riell deceased, died seized and possessed.5. Deed 3294, Robert B. Riell, William C. Sawyer & Serena Catherine, his wife to Thomas A. Bain, 1 May 1869 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Witness the following signatures & seals
Robt. B. Riell
Wm. C. Sawyer
Serena C. Sawyer
District of Columbia: Washington City to wit:
I, James H. Carsten, a Notary Public for the City of Wasington in the District of Columbia, do certify that Robert Barclay Riell, whose name is signed to the above writing bearing date on the 1st day of May 1869 has acknowledged the same before me in my City aforesaid.
Given under my hand this third day of May 1869.
James H. Carsten, Notary Public
State of Virginia: City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, J. F. Crocker a Notary Public for the City aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do certify that Wm. C. Sawyer whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on the 1st day of May 1869 has acknowledged the same before me in my city aforesaid. Given under my hand this 1st day of May 1869.
J. F. Crocker, N.P.
State of Virginia: City of Portsmouth, to wit:
We, D. J. Godwin & J. F. Crocker, Notaries Public for the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia, do certify that Serena C. wife of Wm. C. Sawyer, whose names are signed to the writing above bearing date on the 1st day of May 1869, personally appeared before me in our City aforesaid and being examined by us privily and apart from her husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Serena C. 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 1st day of May 1869.
D. J. Godwin, Not. Pub.
J. F. Crocker, N.P.
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, the 6th day of May 1869. This deed was admitted to record upon the certificates annexed.
Teste: Dempsey Nash, c.c.
This Deed made this 1st day of May A. D. eighteen hundred and sixty-nine between Robert B. Riell of the City of Washington in the District of Columbia, and William C. Sawyer and Serena Catharine his wife of the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia of the first part, and Thomas A. Bain of the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia of the second part. Witnesseth that the said Robert B. Riell, and William C. Sawyer and Serena Catharine his wife in consideration of the sum of eighteen hundred dollars, the receipt thereof is hereby acknowledged, do and each of them Doth grant with general warranty unto the said Thomas A. Bain his heirs and assigns forever, all that certain lot piece or parcel of land with its appurtenances situate lying and being in the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning on the west side of Court Street at the line of the lot which James G. Toomer dec'd purchased from Sarah J. Barclay & others by deed dated 9th February 1839 and running north along the West side of Court Street fifty feet to the lot now owned by the said Thomas A. Bain purchased by him from George m. Bain Jr. & wife, by deed dated 10 October 1865, thence west along said Bain's line one hundred and thirteen feet, thence south fifty feet to Toomer's line, thence East along Toomer's line one and thirteen feet to the beginning and is the same or part of the same lot which descended to the said Robert B. Riell and Serena Catharine Sawyer (who was before her marriage Serena Catharine Riell) from their mother Sarah J. Riell, who was Sarah J. Barclay, now dec'd and which was acquired by her under the will of Mrs. Sarah Wright Tatem Whittaker dec'd dated 24th June 1837 and recorded in 1838, the deed of James Tatem 20th August 1838, the deed of Robert C. Barclay & wife 9th February 1839, the deed of Solomon T. Barclay 31st August 1841 and the will of Susan B. Barclay dec'd dated 10 February 1840, which is to be recorded in the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth at its next term--the hereinbefore mentioned Mrs. Sarah W. T. Whittaker, having acquired the same by the last will and testament of her father Solomon Tatem dated 27 Jany. 1795, which was recorded 20 July 1799 who acquired the same from Sheldon Toomer & wife by Deed dated 24 January 1794 who acquired the same from Thomas Toomer by deed dated 28 June 1793. Witness the following signatures & seals.6. Deed 690, lots 18 & 19, 18 Jany 1870 in Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Robert B. Riell
W. C. Sawyer
Serena C. Sawyer
District of Columbia: Washington City, to wit:
I, John How Cutchens, a Notary Public in and for the City of Washington in the District of Columbia, do certify that Robert B. Riell, whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on the 1st day of May 1869 has acknowledged the same before me in my City aforesaid.
Given under my hand this twenty fourth day of May 1869.
Jno. How Cutchen, Notary Public
City of Portsmouth, to wit:
I, J. F. Crocker, a Notary Public for the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia, do certify that William C. Sawyer whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on the first day of May 1869, has acknowledged the same before me in my city aforesaid. Given under my hand this 8th day of June 1869.
J. F. Crocker, N.P.
State of Virginia, City of Portsmouth, to wit:
We, J. F. Crocker and James Murdaugh, Notaries Public for the City of Portsmouth, in the State of Virginia, do certify that Serena Catharine, the wife of William C. Sawyer, whose names are signed to the writing above bearing date on the 1st day of May 1869 personally appeared before us in the city aforesaid, and being examined by us privily and apart from her husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Serena Catharine 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 8th day of June 1869.
J. F. Crocker, Not. Public
James Murdaugh, Not. Public
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth the 9th day of June 1869. This Deed was admitted to record upon this certificate annexed.
Teste: Dempsey Nash, c.c.
This Deed made the 18th day of January 1870, between Wm. C. Sawyer and Serena C. his wife of the first part and Godwin & Crocker of the second part, witnesseth, that the said W. C. Sawyer and Serena C. his wife, in considertation of the sum of twenty five dollars, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do grant with general warranty unto the said Godwin & Crocker all their right, title and interest in and to that certain piece of land situate at the north east intersection of Lincoln and Water streets in Gosport, known as lots no. 18 & no. 19, in plan of Gosport, which was assigned to Selina Dickson, widow of John Dickson, now Selena Barclay as will appear by report of the Commissioners in the suit of Dickson vs Dickson Norfolk Court 17th June 1833--the said interest of the said parties of the first part being one fourth of the one sixth interest in the said lots that was conveyed to Robert C. Barclay by the deed of Geo. W. Dickson dated the 6th August 1847, and of record in the Clerk's Office of Norfolk County Court, and of which Robt. C. Barclay died intestate and which descended from him to Solomon T. Barclay his brother and Robert B. Reill and Serena C. Sawyer children of Sarah Jane Reill, their mother, who was a sister of Robert C. Barclay.7. Residence 117,3341, 202 King Street, 1902 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Witness the following signatures and seals.
Wm. C. Sawyer
Serena C. Sawyer
In the Clerk's Office of the Court of Hustings for the city of Portsmouth, the 18th day of January 1870. The foregoing deed was presented and acknowledged by Wm. C. Sawyer and Serena C. his wife, to be their act and deed and the said Serena C. Sawyer being examined by me privily and apart from her husband and having the said deed fully explained to her, acknowledged that she had willingly executed the same and wished not to retract it. Whereupon said deed is admitted to record.
Teste: Dempsey Nash, c.c.
A copy: Teste: C. T. Phillips, c.c.
By: A. W. Harvey, d.c.
8. Occupation 3341, ran a bar & restaurant & was a successful caterer, 1902 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
9. Obituary 3344, death of Capt. William C. Sawyer, 11 Nov 1902 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Death of Capt. W. E. Sawyer10. Funeral 3345, interred at Oak Grove Cemetery, 12 Nov 1902 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
He Was a Well-known Caterer--Death Due to Hemorrhage.
Capt. William C. Sawyer, a well-known resident, died suddenly at 6:50 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 202 King Street. Death was due to hemorrhage of the lungs.
Captain Sawyer was 53 years of age. He was a native of Columbia, S.C., but had lived in Portsmouth for about 40 years, and at the time of his death had a bar and restaurant at King and Middle streets. He had been engaged in the restaurant business for a number of years and was known throughout the section as a successful caterer. He leaves a widow but no children.
The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon from the residence.
Funeral of Captain Sawyer
The funeral of Capt. W. C. Sawyer took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, 202 King street. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Rawlings, after which the remains were interred in Oak Grove cemetery.
E. F. Beale, E. Welder, I. N. Anderson, Frank Miller, Dennis Sullivan, J. H. Lovett, C. L. Lash and A. M. Diggs.
Parents
Father: Joseph T. Sawyer [1948] ( - ) 116 [MRIN:669]
Mother: Elizabeth Ann [1947] ( - ) 116
Spouses and Children
1. *Serena Catherine Reill [1885] (Abt 1843 - ) 690 [MRIN:646]
Marriage: 21 Feb 1867 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
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Capt. W. C. SawyerBurial Notes:
Born May 18, 184? (could be a 5, 7, or 9)
Died Nov. 10, 1902 (could be 1904)
(this stone was very faded)
Name: William C. Sawyer Age: 53 yrs.
Date of Death: 10 Nov 1902 Date of Burial: 12 Nov 1902
Cause of Death: Hemorrhage Undertaker: Scott & Son
Place of Birth: South Carolina Residence: 202 King St.
Place of Burial: Avenue F, Lot 511
Matilda Scarborough [405]
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1. *St. John West [404] ( - ) 2914,2966 [MRIN:166]
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1. Sarah West [505] ( - ) 2914,2966
2. Sarah West [403] ( - )
Scott [2538]
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1. *Mary Cherry [2537] ( - After Dec 1812) 165 [MRIN:856]
Marriage: Bef 1812 165
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Ann Scott [912]
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1. Census 1994, 1850 Federal U.S. census, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
2. Residence 1994, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Census 1993, U.S. 1860, Jul 1860 in Jackson Ward, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
4. Occupation 1993, seamtress, Jul 1860 in Jackson Ward, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
5. Residence 1993, Jul 1860 in Jackson Ward, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
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1. *Josiah E. Hodges [911] (Abt Sep 1808 - ) 1993,1994,1995 [MRIN:337]
Marriage: 2 Apr 1831 - Norfolk Co., Virginia 2081
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1. John R. Hodges [913] (Abt 1837- ) 1993,1994
2. Virginia F. Hodges [914] (Between 1839- ) 1993,1994
3. Amelia Hodges [925] (Abt 1841- ) 1993
4. Ann E. Hodges [915] (Abt 1846- ) 1993,1994
5. Josiah W. Hodges [916] (Abt 1848- ) 1994
Florence Ella Scrugs [2230]
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1. *Judson Galliday [2229] ( - ) 1560 [MRIN:745]
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1. Harry Goodloe Galliday [132] (1907- ) 819,1558,1560
Joseph William Sessoms [311]
Sex: M
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Birth: 1828
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1. *Anna Matilda Underwood [312] (1833 - 1875) 173 [MRIN:142]
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1. Virginia Cabiness Sessoms [308] ( - )
Virginia Cabiness Sessoms [308]
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Father: Joseph William Sessoms [311] (1828-1902) 173 [MRIN:142]
Mother: Anna Matilda Underwood [312] (1833-1875) 173
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1. *Edward Everette Etheridge [307] ( - ) [MRIN:139]
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1. Pearl Marmaduke Etheridge [302] ( -1904) 1613