Leaven Whitehurst [2886]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1825 - Virginia 2024
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1. Occupation 2024, farmer, 1850 in St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Parents
Father: Whitehurst [2860] ( - ) 1647 [MRIN:956]
Mother: Tamar Hodges [2859] (Abt 1799-After 1847) 1647,2024
Smith Whitehurst [1484]
Sex: M
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1. *Anne Portlock [1483] ( - After 1742) 99 [MRIN:730]
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Whitson [1861]
Sex: M
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1. *Julian West [1858] ( - ) 1583 [MRIN:633]
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William Smith Whittaker [2999]
Sex: M
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1. Residence 3529, 1825 in Hampton, Hampton (city), Virginia, USA
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Wright Tatem [2998] ( - 17 Sep 1825) 357,364,365 [MRIN:999]
Marriage: 5 May 1825 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 365
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Marriage Notes (Sarah Wright Tatem)
American commercial beacon and Norfolk & Portsmouth daily advertiser. Married- In Portsmouth on May 5, by Rev. Woodson, Mr. Smith Whitaker to Miss Sarah Tatem. (See May 12 below). (p. 2, c. 5) Tuesday, May 10, 1825.
*reference under marriage events
Margaret Meta E. Wigg [817]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 15 Sep 1854 - Virginia 3377,3378
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Death: 22 Feb 1939 3530,3531
Burial: Feb 1939 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 400,3378
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1. Residence 3377, with a brother in law, Norman Cassell, at 108 London St., Jan 1920 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
2. Will 3530, 17 May 1929 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
In the name of God, Amen. I, Meta E. Wigg, of the City of Norfolk, Virginia, do make this my last will and testament, as follows:3. Alt. Death 400, 24 Feb 1939 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
1. First, I desire that my body may be decently buried; and I direct my executor hereafter named to spend the sum of four hundred dollars for that purose; in addition to the expenditure of four hundred dollars for my burial I direct my executor out of my estate to have placed over my grave a marble pillow, and a gray marble coping around the grave.
2. Secondly: I hae on deposit with the Mary F. Ballentine Home, in the City of Norfolk, Virginia, the sum of two hundred dollars, and I also have money on deposit with the Bank of Tidewater, Incorporated, of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia. These monies I direct my executor to use to pay for my funeral expenses, marble pillow and gray marble coping above mentioned.
3. Thirdly, my brother in law, Norman Cassell, is indebted to me in the sum of three hundred dollars, evidenced by his note, said note and the money it represents subject to the provision below, I give and bequeath to said Norman Cassell, as a token of my gratitude of his numerous kindnesses and favors to me. However, should the money mentioned in the paragraph 2, Secondly; above, be not sufficient to pay for my burial, marble pillow, and copying, I then direct my executor to collect from Norman Cassell, a sufficient amount on said money and apply the same to pay for my burial, marble pillow and marble coping.
4. Fourthly: All the rest and residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed, I give, devise and bequeath to my nieces Chandler Darden, wife of Walter Darden, Dorette Kirby, wife of James L. Kirby. Virginia Jungbeck, wife of Maurice Jungbeck. Emma Stevens Martin Hudgins, wife of Bilisoly Hudgins. Virginia Stevens Wilcox, wife of Charles Sharp Willcox, and to my nephews, W. H. W. Cassell, Sam Patterson Wigg, and Edward W. Martin, share and share alike.
5. Fifthly; I appoint my brother in law, Norman Cassell, Executor of this will and desire that no security shall be required of him as such.
Witness my hand which I have set to this my will, wholly in my own handwriting, this seventeenth day of May, A.D. Nineteen hundred and twenty nine.
Meta E. Wigg
VIRGINIA:
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of the City of Norfolk, on the 10th day of April, 1939.
PROBATE OF THE WILL OF META E. WIGG, DECEASED:
A paper writing purporting to be the true last will and testament of Meta E. Wigg, deceased, late of the City of Norfolk, who departed this life on the 22nd day of February 1939, was this day produced in the Clerk's Office and offered for probate. And thereupon came J. Bilisoly Hudgins and Walter Darden, who having been first duly sworn, severally testified that they were well acquainted with the handwriting of the said testatrix, and that they verily believe that the said paper writing, and the name thereto subscribed, to have been written wholly in the handwriting of the said Meta E. Wigg, deceased. Whereupon, it is considered by the Clerk that the said will has been duly and fully proved, and the same is ordered to be admitted to probate and recorded as the true last will and testament of Meta E. Wigg, deceased, in due form.
And thereupon on motion of Norman Cassell, the Executor named in the said will, who took and subscribed the several oaths prescribed by law, and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fourteen hundred dollars, without surety, the will providing that none be required of him as such, conditioned according to law, a certificate is granted the said Norman Cassell for obtaining letters of probate and administration upon the estate of the said Meta E. Wigg, deceased, in due form.
And it is ordered that the said bond be recorded.
Teste: W. L. Prieur, Jr., Clerk
4. Heirs 3532, of Meta E. Wigg, 10 Apr 1939 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Virginia: In the Corporation Court of the City of Norfolk.
This day personally appeared Norman Cassell, Executor of the last will and testament of Meta E. Wigg, who departed this life on the 22nd day of February, 1939, and made oath that to the best of his knowledge and belief, the following named are all of the heirs at law of the said decedent; and that he has made diligent search and inquiry as to the names, ages and addresses of such heirs, and believes the same to be true and correct.
Emma Stevens Hudgins, over 21, niece, Norfolk, Va.
Edward W. Martin, over 21, nephew, Virginia Beach, Va.
Chandler W. Darden, over 21, niece, Norfolk, Va.
Dorette W. Kirby, over 21, niece, Norfolk, Va.
Virginia Jungbeck, over 21, niece, Norfolk, Va.
Sam Patterson Wigg, over 21, nephew, Releigh, N.C.
William Regg, over 21, nephew, Charleston, S.C.
John Ragg, over 21, nephew, Charleston, S.C.
Maggie Ragg, over 21, nephew, Charleston, S.C.
Wm. Hazzard Wigg Cassell, over 2, nephew, Portsmouth, Va.
Virginia Cassell Wilcox, over 21, nephew, Norfolk, Va.
Norman Cassell, Executor.
Subscribed and sworn to, and admitted to record this 10th day of April, 1939.
W. L. Prieur, Jr., Clerk
Jno. T. Riley, Jr., D.C.
Parents
Father: Major Willian Hazzard Wigg [816] (1809-1874) 87,88,90,3376 [MRIN:310]
Mother: Emma Maria Stevens [1102] (1825-1899) 87,88,89
Notes
Burial Notes:
Record of Graves--Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot # 455 East of Avenue D betw 10th & 11th St.
Meta E. Wigg February 24, 1939
Margaret W. Wigg [1809]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 1854 400
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Death: 1939 400
Burial: 1939 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 400
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Parents
Father: Major Willian Hazzard Wigg [816] (1809-1874) 87,88,90,3376 [MRIN:310]
Mother: Emma Maria Stevens [1102] (1825-1899) 87,88,89
Spouses and Children
1. *Edward W. Martin [2477] ( - ) 90 [MRIN:839]
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Record of Graves--Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot # 455 Avenue A-west Walk 10
William Hazzard Wigg, owner east half
Margaret W. Wigg, daughter of William Hazzard & Emma Maria Wigg 1854-1939
Mary Virginia Stevens Wigg [814]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Mar 1859 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, USA 88,1146,1149,1259
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Death: 1 May 1923 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 88,1299,3533
Burial: 3 May 1923 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 88,1299,3533
Cause of Death: Pneumonia 3533
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1. Alt. Birth 88,3533, 11 Nov 1859 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, USA
2. Residence 1149, Apr 1892 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
3. Residence 869,1299, 108 London Street, 1923 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
4. Religion 1299, member of Trinity Episcopal church in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
5. Obituary 1299, 2 May 1923 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Death--Mrs. Charles Stevens Cassell, wife of Norman Cassell, and daughter of the late William Hazzard, and Mrs. Emma Stevens Wigg, died in her home at 108 London Street at 10:45 o'clock last night.6. Funeral 3534, 3 May 1923 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Besides her husband she is survived by one son, William Hazzard Wigg Cassell, of Portsmouth; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Sharp Wilcox, of Norfolk, and one sister, Miss meta Wigg, of Portsmouth.
She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal church.
The funeral will be held from the hour to be announced later. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Virginia Stevens Cassell, wife of Norman Cassell, who died Tuesday night in the residence, 108 London Street, was buried yesterday afternoon in Cedar Grove cemetery. Funeral service was conducted in the residence at 3 o'clock, Rev. Charles H. Holmead, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating. The service was largely attended.
The pallbearers were as follows: John C. Niemeyer, R. E. Crump, F. L. Crocker, H. F. Butt, R. S. Marshall, J. Davis Reed, T. W. Mathews and John C. Emmerson.
There was a profusion of floral tokens of respect and esteem.
Parents
Father: Major Willian Hazzard Wigg [816] (1809-1874) 87,88,90,3376 [MRIN:310]
Mother: Emma Maria Stevens [1102] (1825-1899) 87,88,89
Spouses and Children
1. *Norman O. Cassell [1496] (Oct 1858 - 3 May 1948) 1143,1144 [MRIN:308]
Marriage: 20 Apr 1892 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
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1. Infant son Cassell [1658] (1893-1893) 88,1083
2. Male Cassell [662] (1892- ) 1212
3. William Hazzard Wigg Cassell [813] (1894-1972) 1264,1265
4. Virginia Stevens Cassell [815] (1896-After 1948) 322,1266
5. Meta Manning Cassell [1659] (1898-1899) 1242,1243
Notes
Death Notes:
Name: Virginia Stevens CassellBurial Notes:
Place of Death: 108 London Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
Date of Death: May 1st, 1923
Sex: female Color: white Marital status: married
Spouse: Norman Cassell
Date of Birth: Nov. 11th, 1859 Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Age: 63 years, 5 months, 20 days Occupation: none
Father: Wm. H. Wigg Birthplace: South Carolina
Mother: Emma Stevens Birthplace: D.C.
Informant: Jno. F. O'Connor Address: city
I hereby certify that I attended deceased from January 1922 to May 1st, 1923. That I last saw her alive and that death occurred on date above stated at 10:44 p.m.
Cause of death:
Signed: F. White M.D. Address: P. O. Box 23 5/2/1923
Place of Burial: Cedar Grove Date of Burial: 5/3/1923
Undertaker: F. & O'C Address: city
Virginia Stevens Cassell wife of Norman Cassell and daughter of Hozzard & Emma Stevens Wigg Nov 11th 1859-died May 1st 1923
Name: Virginia Stephens Cassell
Age: 65 years, 5 months
Died: May 1, 1923
Buried: May 3, 1923
Undertaker: Flynn & O'Connor
Born: Washington, D.C.
Residence: 108 London St.
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Avenue 5, lot 288
Sam Patterson Wigg [1880]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 3 May 1862 - Virginia 3379
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Death: 11 Apr 1913 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 3535
Burial: 13 Apr 1913 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 3379,3536
Cause of Death: Cancer 3379
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1. Financial problems 3537, 21 Jun 1901 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
21 June 1901---Portsmouth Advertisements2. Death notice 3538, 13 Apr 1913 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Portsmouth, Va. , June 19, 1901--On account of the financial embarrassment of Sam P. Wigg, he has found it necessary to place his affairs in my hands for settlement, therefore, all persons are hereby notified to present all claims to me for adjustment and liquidation; and the public is notified not to extend credit, or advance money to him.
Norman Cassell
Atty. for Sam P. Wigg
Wigg---At the residence, 118 Dinwiddie street, Portsmouth, Va., on April 11, 1913, at 8 o'clock p.m., Sam Patterson Wigg, aged 50 years, 11 months.3. Residence 3539, 118 Dinwiddie Street, 1913 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Funeral services at residence on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
4. Funeral notice 3540, 13 Apr 1913 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Sam Patterson Wigg--The funeral service of Sam Patterson Wigg, who died last Friday night at 8 o'clock, in his residence, 118 Dinwiddie street, will take place there at 1 o'clock this afternoon.5. Funeral 3541, 14 Apr 1913 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Burial will take place in the Cedar Grove cemetery, at the conclusion of the service.
The funeral service of Sam Patterson Wigg, who died last Friday in his residence, 118 Dinwiddie street, took place there at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and was largely attended.
Rev. Arthur C. Thomson, rector of Trinity Protestant Episcopal church, conducted the service, at the conclusion of which burial took place in the Cedar Grove cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: R. E. B. Stewart, William Peters, Kenneth Woodhouse, William C. Hill, Heber C. Cassell, J. William, Leigh Arthur Emmerson and J. H. Winslow.
There were numerous floral tokens of respect and esteem.
Parents
Father: Major Willian Hazzard Wigg [816] (1809-1874) 87,88,90,3376 [MRIN:310]
Mother: Emma Maria Stevens [1102] (1825-1899) 87,88,89
Notes
Death Notes:
Name: Sam P. Wigg
Place of Death: 118 Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
Date of Death: April 11, 1913
Sex: male Color: white Marital status: married
Date of Birth: May 3, 1862 Birthplace: Virginia
Age: 50 years, 11 months, 8 days
Occupation: clerk
Father: W. H. Wigg Birthplace: South Carolina
Mother: Maria Stevens Birthplace:
I hereby certified, that I attended deceased from April 12, 192 to April 12, 1913, that I last saw him alive on April 11, 1913, and that death occurred, on the date stated above at 8 a.m.
Cause of death: cencer of ? Duration: 1 yr.
Contributory: andema of lungs
Signed: R. R. Robertson M.D. Address: 201 Court St.
Major Willian Hazzard Wigg [816]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 21 May 1809 - Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA 3542,3543
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Death: 4 Mar 1874 3544
Burial: Mar 1874 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 400,3543
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1. Military 90, Major in the U.S.M.C.
Spouses and Children
1. *Emma Maria Stevens [1102] (1 Jan 1825 - 4 Jan 1899) 87,88,89 [MRIN:310]
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1. Mary Virginia Stevens Wigg [814] (1859-1923) 88,869,1145,1146,1147,1148,1149,1150
2. Margaret Meta E. Wigg [817] (1854-1939) 3376,3377,3378
3. Margaret W. Wigg [1809] (1854-1939) 400
4. Sam Patterson Wigg [1880] (1862-1913) 3379
Notes
Burial Notes:
Record of Graves--Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot # 455 Avenue A-west Walk 10
William Hazzard Wigg, owner east half
William Hazzard Wigg Born in Beaufort, S.C.
Lot # 455 East of Avenue D betw. 10th & 11th St.
William Wigg, owner of east half
William Hazzard Wigg
Charles Sharp Wilcox III [1690]
Sex: M
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Birth: Bef 1948 1301
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Father: Charles Sharp Wilcox Jr. [819] ( -After 1948) 1300,1301 [MRIN:580]
Mother: