Category Archives: Wake

Funeral of Mrs. LACY (1880)

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A very large congregation assembled at Peace Institute yesterday, to pay the last tribute of respect to the late Mrs. LACY, who had been so loved and respected in life.  The funeral services were peculiarly appropriate and solemn and were conducted by Rev. John S. WATKINS, assisted by Rev. Robert BURWELL and Rev. Joseph M. ATKINSON, D.D.  The sermon of Mr. WATKINS was based on Psalm 17th, and part of the 75th verse:  “I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.”  The discourse throughout was beautiful and touching and was listened to with tearful interest by the large assemblage of sorrowing friends.  The closing address to the young ladies and other scholars of the institute was most timely and eloquent.

The pall bearers were Messrs. L. E. HEARTT, A.M. McPHEETERS, W.C. STRONCH, E.R. STAMPS, B.R. HARDING, W.S. PRIMROSE and S.W. WHITING.  The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, and the grave was literally covered with flowers.  Many of the young ladies of the institute had provided themselves with beautiful bouquets to place on the grave of the lamented dead.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 19 September 1880, page 3.

Mortuary Report (September 19, 1880)

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During the week ending at sunset on Saturday, September 18, there were in this city and township 7 deaths, of which 4 were of white and 3 of colored persons, as follows:

  • September 13, Eliza H. BIENE, white, 45 years, carcinoma uteri. Raleigh township.
  • September 13, Fountain COTTON, colored, 57 years, cerebritis. Second ward.
  • September 13, Rowena MULLEN, white, 65 years, pulmonary hemorrhage, Second ward.
  • September 14. Willie PLUMMER, colored, 5 weeks, marasmus. Second ward.*
  • September 15, Infant of Dick WILLIAMS, colored, 7 days, trismus nascentium.  Second ward **
  • September 15, Lucinda CARTER, white, 65 years, pulmonary consumption. Second ward.
  • September 15, Martha DENTON, white, 41 years, consumption of lungs and bowels. Second ward.

In the case marked with ** no physician was in attendance, and in that with an * the coroner gave the certificate.

The health of the city is good.  No contagious diseases have been reported to the Superintendent of Health.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 19 September 1880, page 3.

UNDERHILL, Giles (d. 1880)

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Mr. Giles UNDERHILL died on Thursday, at his home in Weldon township, Johnston county, aged 92 years. Mr. UNDERHILL was born in Sussex county, Virginia, and came to Wake county, where he was, for fifty years, a resident.  A few years past he went to Johnston county to live.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 19 September 1880, page 3.

Jacob BATTLE Moves to Raleigh (1878)

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Jacob BATTLE, Esq., formerly of Rocky Mount has removed to Raleigh and will practice law in partnership with Judge COX.  Mr. BATTLE is a young man of fine talents and remarkable attainments.  We wish him much success.

Source: Roanoke News, 23 November 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

VANCE, Harriett Newell Espy (d. 1878)

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Death of Mrs. Vance (Wilmington Sun) — Mrs. VANCE, beloved consort of Gen. Z.B. VANCE, died at 4 o’clock last Sunday afternoon, in the city of Raleigh, after a protracted and painful illness.

Harriett Newell ESPY, daughter of Mr. ESPY, a Presbyterian minister, was left an orphan in early years.  She spent the greater part of her life with her kinsman, the late Col. Charles MCDOWELL, of Burke county, or until she married Hon. Z.B. VANCE.  Mr. VANCE resided at Asheville until he was elected Governor.  Mrs. VANCE was about forty-five years of age.

Mrs. VANCE was a lady of decidedly strong character.  Piety of the highest, most robust type, dominated her nature, and she was ever a leader in good works.  It must not be inferred from these words that Mrs. VANCE was lacking in the softer feminine gifts and graces which light up home and society with serene and steady splendor, and made of our present earth a second Eden.  She had much social power, and graced the hearth and board of her illustrious husband as few women could have done.  She exerted ever his life and aims a powerful influence lifting him in his spiritual range of study and contemplation. The turn for illustration drawn from the Bible, which Gov. VANCE exhibits in his speeches and writings; his high admiration for the Jewish race; his veneration for the stern character of the Scottish Co<…>ters, together with his general fondness for ethical studies may, perhaps without derogation, all <…> justly subscribed to Mrs. VANCE and her wonderful influence over his life and character.

In this great loss, not wholly unexpected, but still pathetic and irreparable, the public in North Carolina without regard to race or party, sympathize with Gov. VANCE and his bereaved family.

But a few weeks since, Chief Justice SMITH, in conversation with us gave to Mrs. VANCE the finest character we ever knew, his intimacy with the Gov’s family gave him ample opportunity of learning her many virtues, and couched in the beautiful language of Judge SMITH we felt that our beloved Executive was blessed indeed in having such noble companion.  May he continue to profit by her bright christian example and learn to walk, as she did in righteous paths.

Source: Roanoke News, 9 November 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

W.H. TUCKER Visits (1878)

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We had the pleasure of seeing in Weldon last Thursday our young friend Col. W.H. TUCKER of Raleigh.  The colonel was just returning from an extended tour in Europe in which he was accompanied by his charming nieces Misses Maggie, Lulu and Florence, daughters of Maj. R.S. TUCKER.  Mrs. R.S. TUCKER, still no less charming than any of her daughters had joined the party in New York and was with them on their return trip.
Source: Roanoke News, 21 September 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Funeral of Mrs. LACY (1880)

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The remains of this beloved lady arrived last evening on the Raleigh and Gaston trains.  The funeral services will take place this morning, at 10 o’clock, from the Peace Institute.  The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 18 September 1880. Page 3.

Moses HEARTSFIELD Jailed (1880)

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Moses HEARTFIELD, colored, was put in jail some days past for the theft of a coat belonging to a white man.  Since he has been in jail he has been able to prove that he did not steal the coat, but bought it from the real thief.  Yesterday the Mayor released him and at once arrested the guilty party.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 18 September 1880. Page 3.

Phoebe JORDAN Charged (1880)

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Phoebe JORDAN, colored, was before the Mayor yesterday, charged with disorderly conduct.  The case was dismissed for lack of evidence.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 18 September 1880. Page 3.

John D. CREECH Wins Medal (1880)

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Mr. John D. CREECH on Thursday won the medal of the Raleigh Gun Club in the weekly match, breaking 19 out of 20 glass balls.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 18 September 1880. Page 3.