History of Norfolk County, Virginia : and representative citizens, 1637-1900, Part 114

Author: Stewart, William H. (William Henry), 1838-1912
Publication date: 1902
Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 1054

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Caleb Hodges attended the public school. and learned the trade of house carpentering with his father, with whom he continued until 18 years old. About 1869 he removed to Portsmouth and there went into business. He built several houses which he sold to good ad- vantage, and in 1890 located in Norfolk, where he was engaged in the mercantile business at the corner of Chapel and Queen streets until 1897. He then opened his present store, in which he carries a full line of general grocer- ies, hay, grain, feed, coal and wood. He has been very active in real estate circles in Norfolk and has built as many as 22 houses there, some of which he sold well, retaining the others. He also built 10 houses in Berkley, and is now building five brick houses and a store, near the corner of Moseley and Chapel streets.

In 1886 Mr. Hodges was united in mar- riage with Mrs. Elizabeth Guider, a daughter of George Horst, of Baltimore. Fraternally

the subject of this sketch is a member of At- lantic Lodge, No. 2. A. F. & A. M .; and the Knights of Pythias. He served four years as a member of the City Council in a creditable manner.

ILLIAM G. LARMOUR, occupying the important position of general foreman on the Norfolk & South- ern Railroad, at Berkley, Virginia. is well known and liked as an hon- est, upright citizen. He is a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Gardham) Larmour, both na- tives of Canada. His birth took place in Brantford, Ontario, February 20, 1871.

Robert Larmour, his father, filled many po- sitions of importance during his active life, and is now a retired railroad superintendent and makes his home, together with his beloved wife. at Stratford, Ontario. He was a member of the Canada militia, serving as a loyal subject of Queen Victoria, and did his part in helping to defeat the movement of the Fenian riders, in 1866. He has now reached the age of 61 years, and his wife has attained the age of 55 years ; both are enjoying the best of health and are leading a retired life.

William G. Larmour was the second child in a family of five children, and the others are still residing in their native county. The early years of his boyhood were spent in obtaining his mental training in the public schools of Stratford and London, Ontario, after which he started out in life to earn his own living. His first employment was as a machinist in the shops of the Grand Trunk Railway, his loca- tion being at Fort Gratiot, Michigan. Some time later he became draftsman, and served as such for three years, in the employ of the Detroit Dry Dock Company. At the expira- tion of that time he returned to the employ of the Grand Trunk Railway Company, filling the position of draftsman at Battle Creek and Port Huron, Michigan. He remained with that company until September, 1898, when he

DR. WILLIAM K. WOOD.

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moved to Berkley. Virginia, and entered the employ of the Norfolk & Southern Railroad Company as draftsman. The following two years of his service on that line were so satis- factory that he was then given his present re- sponsible position as general foreman, and has about 100 men working under his supervision. During all the years he has spent in railroad service Mr. Larmour has always proved faith- ful to his duties and thorough and prompt in action. He is a master workman in his line. and has always given an eminent degree of satisfaction.

In fraternal circles Mr. Larmour is a mem- ber of the Masonic Blue Lodge. His work does not occupy all of his time, for he is also interested in the Southern-Southwestern Rail- way Club, located at Atlanta, Georgia. He takes an interest in church affairs as well, be- ing a member of St. Thomas Protestant Epis- copal Church at Berkley, Virginia, and serving as a vestryman.

D R. WILLIAM K. WOOD, one of the leading practicing physicians and sur- geons in Berkley. Virginia, whose portrait the publishers of this work present on the opposite page. com- mands an extensive practice throughout his section of Norfolk County. He has spent many years of his life in careful training. hav- ing attended some of the very best medical schools in the country, until he became fully prepared and equipped to successfully battle with disease in almost every form. Dr. Wood has not only a comprehensive knowledge of the medical profession, but skillfully treats the most complicated cases with promptness and decision, thus giving his patients unbounded confidence in his ability.

Dr. Wood is a native of Pasquotank Coun- ty. North Carolina. He was born in 1875, and is a son of John R. and Keziah ( Whitehurst ) Wocd. The father was a native of Princess

Anne County, Virginia, and during his short life was a farmer, but death claimed him in 1886, at the early age of 30 years. He and his wife were devout members of the Baptist Church. His wife, Keziah ( Whitehurst ) Wood, a native of North Carolina, and a laughter of David and Mollie Whitehurst. was born in 1850. She and her husband had four children, namely : Emily .A., a resident of Cen- treville, Norfolk County, Virginia: Irene FF .. the wife of Edward T. Humphries, a farmer. of Princess Anne County, Virginia ; William K .; and David W., who is engaged in farm- ing in Norfolk County.

Dr. Wood had exceptional training for his profession in the way of schools and col- leges. He attended the Atlantic Collegiate In- stitute at Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and then spent one term in William and Mary Col- lege, and subsequently attended the Baltimore Medical College, in 1893, from which he grad- uated in 1896, having completed the course in medicine and surgery. He found his first loca- tion in Centreville, North Carolina, where he held the position of physician for the county almshouse, and also had charge of the county pesthouse, which positions showed the confi- dence placed in him. In May. 1901. he re- moved from Centreville to Berkley. Virginia. finding there much broader field for his labors. He enjoys a good general practice and has an office at No. 91 Chestnut street.

October 31. 1900. marked the date of Dr. Wood's marriage with Elba Vanderlip, a daughter of Truman and Bell Vanderlip. In religious belief Mrs. Wood is in accord with the Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Wood is quite prominent in fraternal circles, being a member of the Masonic. Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias lodges. He is a valued member of the Virginia State Medical Society. and also of the Tidewater Medical Society.

In his political convictions Dr. Wood is a pronounced Democrat, and a most active parti- san. He served as a member of the Demo-

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cratic County Executive Committee for four years, and was active in the organization of the party in the last gubernatorial and legislative contests in Norfolk County. In this connec- tion his work was considered by his friends to be of the highest order.

€ LLENOR & ARMENTRAUT. This firm conducts the largest wholesale grocery establishment in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia. Their place of business is at No. 808 Craw- ford street, near the new City Market in the Seaboard block.

H. N. B. Ellenor, the senior member of the firm, located in Portsmouth in 1868. In 1875 he formed a partnership with I. C. Brink- ley, and they continued in business together for 20 years. The partnership was then dissolved, and Mr. Ellenor took his son-in-law, Mr. Ar- mentraut, into partnership with him. They carry an immense stock, dealing both in retail and wholesale groceries, and buying goods by the car-load. Mr. Ellenor gained his experi- ence in the grocery business by clerking for James Jones, and later for WV. & J. Parker, an old firm of Portsmouth.

Mr. Ellenor married Ella Barnes, who was born in Portsmouth, and is a daughter of Har- vey Barnes. Mr. Barnes, who was one of the ealiest retail grocery dealers of Portsmouth, died in August, 1892, aged 83 years. He was formerly a member of the City Council, and was born on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Ellenor have two children,-Ida Luvenia, wife of J. N. Armentraut ; and Will- iam Harvey, who clerks in his father's store. Mr. Ellenor is a Democrat in politics, and fraternally is a member of the following lodges : Royal Arcanum ; Knights of Pythias, in which he has taken all the degrees: and Improved Order of Red Men. The family attend the Baptist Church.

John N. Armantraut was born and reared

in Rockingham, Shenandoah Valley .. Vir- ginia. He came to Portsmouth, March 28, 1889, and entered the grocery business with O. L. Williams, with whom he continued until January 1, 1895. He then entered into part- nership with his father-in-law, Mr. Ellenor. Mr. Armentraut married Ida Luvenia Ellenor. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Im- proved Order of Red Men, and Woodmen of the World lodges. Mr. Armentraut is a busi- ness man of marked ability, and is honorable and upright in all his dealings.

The firm of Ellenor & Armentraut occupies four floors of the building in which they con- duct their business. The building is 110 feet long, and 20 feet wide. They have established a reputation throughout Norfolk County as a reliable and trustworthy house, with a stock of groceries which cannot be excelled in the State. Mr. Ellenor and Mr. Armentraut are greatly interested in the progress of Portsmouth, and always lend their support to any enterprise which tends to promote it. They stand among the foremost business men of the city.

TEPHEN BARNABY CARNEY, the efficient assistant postmaster of Nor- folk, Virginia, was born near Church- land, Norfolk County, Virginia, Sep- tember 19, 1848, and is a son of Capt. Stephen Carney, and grandson of Barnaby Carney.

Capt. Stephen Carney was born in Feb- ruary, 1810, on a farm, and there was reared. Later in life he became a tiller of the soil. He had a large estate, which he managed most successfully. He was a true Southern gentle- man, and was very fond of outdoor sports, being particularly inclined to the old style of fox hunting. He served as captain of militia until his death, which occurred December 25, 1890.

Stephen Barnaby Carney, whose name opens these lines, was reared on a farm, and at-

WILLIAM B. CHEEK.

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tended school in his native county. By the breaking out of the Confederate War he was deprived of many boyhood pleasures. He assist- ed his father in agricultural pursuits, and when very young took a great interest in politics. He served eight years as chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Norfolk County. He also served five years as chairman of the Second Congressional District Republican Executive Committee, and has been a delegate to the State convention for 20 years. Mr. Carney was one of the promoters and incorporators of West Norfolk, and secured the first charter for the Norfolk & Carolina Railroad. He was appointed assistant postmaster of Norfolk March 27. 1898, and is filling this office with great acceptability. His duties are to look after the books of the office, and to take charge of the stock. He is one of the most influential citizens of Norfolk County, and is a man of splendid business ability. and progressive and enterprising spirit. He is widely known in Norfolk, and in this section of Virginia, as a man of honor and integrity, who is charitable to all.

Mr. Carney is a member of the Masonic or- der. Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum. Religiously, he is a Baptist.

ILLIAM A. WEST, who is engaged in the lumber business in Ports- mouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, was born near the Dismal Swamp Canal at a place now known as "Cornland." March 19, 1841. He is a son of John West and grandson of William West. descended from Capt. Nathaniel West, one of the West brothers prominent in the early his- tory of Virginia, and was probably the first of the West family to locate in Norfolk.

William West, the grandfather of our sub- ject, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. John West, the father of our subject, was born in 1814. He was a captain of State troops

prior to the Confederate War. His wife, Sarah A. Hodges, who was born in 1810, died in 1850. She had three sons: L. M., John T. and William A.

William A. West, the subject of this sketch, served as sergeant of Company . 6ist Regi- ment, Virginia Infantry, during the Confed- erate War, taking part in many of the promi- nent battles. October 1, 1896, he leased his farm which he had operated for a number of years, and removed to Portsmouth that he might the better attend to his lumber interests. Mr. West is one of the leading business men of Portsmouth.

In 1880 Mr. West married Bettie F. Smith, who was born in 1841, in Culpeper County, Virginia, a daughter of Peter and Sarah A. (Newlon) Smith. Peter Smith was born in Rappahannock County. Virginia, June 11, 1815, and was a farmer and stock dealer; his wife was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, in 1814, and died in 1884. Mr. and Mrs. West have one son, who is 20 years old. His name is John William Casper West, and he is now lieutenant at the Blacksburg Military Acad- emy, where he is completing his last term.

Mr. West is a member of the board of stewards of Monumental Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and is also superintendent of the Sunday-school. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. West has a brother who is superintendent of the county schools of Norfolk, and is a Methodist minister.

ILLIAM B. CHEEK, whose portrait is herewith shown, is a storage merchant of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, and was born in Warren County, North Carolina, January 15, 1854. He comes of a very good family, and is a son of John S. and Clementine ( Bagley) Cheek.

John S. Cheek was born in 1819, and died at the age of 68 year ... He was a slave-owner

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and planter, raising tobacco, cotton, corn, wheat and oats extensively. He was one of tlfe most successful planters of the day. He married Clementine Bagley, who was born at Williamston. Martin County, North Carolina. in 1830. She was a daughter of D. W. Bag- ley, who was a merchant. John S. Cheek had seven children, namely: William B., the sub- ject of this sketch: Olivia, who married Dr. Landis, of Durham, North Carolina: Corinne M., who married Edward Royster, who is en- gaged in the carriage business at Henderson, North Carolina : Helen B .: Cornelia W., who married M. K. Pleasant, of Louisburg, Northi Carolina: John S., a merchant, of Ocosta, Washington : and Robert L., also living in the same place. William B. Cheek's mother is a direct descendant of Philip Bagley, one of the heroes of the Revolutionary War, who took part in the battle of Bunker Hill, and is also related to Dr. Joseph Warren, who lost his life in that famous battle of Revolutionary days.

William B. Cheek attended the Horner school in Oxford, Granville County, North Carolina. Before he had reached the age of 16 years he was obliged to leave school, as his father's health failed, and he was called upon to take charge of the large farm and other bus- iness. He remained in that connection until 1884, when he removed to Norfolk, Virginia. He became interested in several lines of busi- ness, finally taking charge of the storage busi- ness in the spring of 1892, and in which line he has since continued. Ile is an enterprising citi- zen of Norfolk, well thought of, and highly es- teemed for his good business ability and up- rightness of character.

Mr. Cheek married Lucy Gurley, of Nor- folk. She is a daughter of William P. and Ag- ness Gurley, both natives of North Carolina. At her mother's request before that lady's death, she was afterward adopted by Mrs. George W. McGlanhon. Mr. Cheek is a Dem- ocrat in politics. He is an advocate of Chris- tian Science, having received many benefits

therefrom. Socially: he is a member of several fraternaf organizations, and is district deputy supreme archon of the Improved Order of Hep- tasophs, of this district.

HEODORICK A. WILLIAMS, a pop- ular young attorney-at-law of Nor- folk, Virginia, is a son of the Hon. T. A. Williams, one of the city's most esteemed citizens, and was born in Norfolk in 1874.

Hon. T. A. Williams was born and reared in Norfolk, and received his mental training in the schools of that city. He began his busi- ness career as a bookkeeper, after which he en- tered mercantile life. When the Confederate War broke out he had been in business only a short time, but felt it to be his duty to leave all and join the army. He was one of the first to act, and enlisted as a private in Mahone's Brigade, but was later advanced through merit. He fought gallantly through 27 of the most serious engagements of the war, and at the sur- render at Appomattox he had command, as captain, of two companies of the 6th Regiment, Virginia Infantry.

At the close of the war Captain Willianas returned to mercantile pursuits, entering the grocery business under the firm name of Row- land & Williams. Later the firm name was changed to T. A. Williams & Dickson, and still later to T. A. Williams & Company.

Captain Williams had a successful career ; he was identified with banking interests, and November 11. 1889, became president of the Bank of Commerce, and held that position until his death, November 14, 1891, at the age of 51 years. He was an active citizen, and served in the City Council several years. He was also a member of the School Board, and a trustee of the Norfolk Academy.

Theodorick A. Williams was reared in Nor- folk, and attended the Norfolk Academy, and the Episcopal High School. of Alexandria.

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Virginia, where he obtained his primary edu- cation, and afterward studied law at the Uni- versity of Virginia, where he graduated in 18g6. In 1897 he was admitted to the bar. He has since built up a lucrative practice, and is recognized to-day as one of the leading young attorneys of the city. He is a good writer and a fluent speaker, and although in- terested in some of the recent enterprises of Norfolk he has never neglected his profession for other business propositions.

APT. HORATIO II. GLOVER. who is in command of the steamer ". \]- bemarle," in the service of the Ok Dominion Steamship Company. comes of a seafaring family. He was born at Camden. Maine, September 13. 1845, and is a son of Thomas and Lucy ( Ea- ton ) Glover.

Jolm Glover, the great-grandfather of Capt. Horatio H., was a sea captain. His son. John Glover, was also a sea captain. Thomas Glover was lorn on Fox Island, and was a master mariner, making deep water voyages all his life on sailing vessels. He died in 1860, aged 18 years. His wife, who was born in Camden. Maine. died in 1852. aged 34 years. They had three daughters and one son. The subject of this sketch was the second child.

came captain of his present vessel, the ".11- bemarle." He has experienced many narrow escapes and thrilling incidents on the water but, on the whole. has been very successful. He is an excellent sea captain and has had a splen- (Ed career. His pleasant and courteous man- ners make him beloved by all, who admire him for his many excellent traits of character.

Captain Glover married Louisa S. Matth- ews, of Lincolnville, Maine, and they have two daughters: Mary L., wife of Addison C. Brown; and Eleanor R .. wife of Leonard R. Johnson, Jr. Both families reside in Brooklyn, New York. Captain Glover is a member of Norfolk Lodge, No. 1. A. F. & A. M. : Norfolk United Chapter. No. 1. R. A. M .: and Grice Commandery, No. 16. K. T .. all of Norfolk. He is also a member of the Knights of Honor : Legion of Honor : Royal Arcanum; and Pilots & Masters' Association of Steam Vessels, Pro- gressive Order, No. g. of Norfolk. \ por- trait of Captain Glover accompanies this sketch.

D R. ALEXANDER TUNSTALL, who has attained a high degree of success in the practice of medicine at Nor- folk. Virginia, comes of a very prom- intent Virginia family. He was born in Norfolk. Virginia. April 8. 1843, and traces his ancestry back to Col. Richard Tunstall of King and Queen County, Virginia.

Capt. Horatio H. Glover attended school and grew to manhood in the State of Maine. Col. Richard Tunstall was deputy clerk of court in Essex County, Virginia, in 1721, and a clerk of the court of King and Queen Coun- ty. Virginia, from 1753 to 1756. He was elect - ed burgess from that county in November. 1766, and was chairman of the Committee of Safety in 1774. He was a colonel during the Revolutionary War. He married Anne Hill. and among their children was Richard Tunstall. Jr., who was born in King and Queen County. Virginia, was clerk of the court of that county from 1777 to 1784. and was a member and at the age of 15 years made his first voyage at sea. His first work was as cook on a small sailing vessel. From the grade of cook he ad- vanced rapidly, filling all the positions on a ves- sel, until he became master. He held the posi- tion of chief stevedore on the New York wharves for three years. His service with the Old Dominion Steamship Company began in November. 1877, when he was given command of the steamer "Rapidan." In July. 1895, Cap- tain Glover took command of the steamer "Richmond." and in February. 1898, he be- , of the Committee of Safety of King and Queen

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County in 1774. He married Catherine Brooke, a daughter of Col. George and Ann (Tunstall) Brooke.

Col. George Brooke, born in 1725, was a son of Humphrey Brooke (and Elizabeth Braxton), the third son of Robert Brooke, Sr., and Catherine Boothe, his wife. Robert Brooke, Sr., was a justice of Essex County, Virginia, in 1691, and was a surveyer by pro- fession. He was father of Maj. Robert Brooke, Jr., of Governor Spottswood's Knights of the Golden Horseshoe. Col. George Brooke was a member of the House of Burgesses from 1768 to 1776, and of the Virginia Convention of 1775-76, member of the Virginia State Sen- ate, 1777 to 1779, and treasurer of the State of Virginia from 1781 to his death, in April, 1782.

Alexander Tunstall, a son of Richard and Catherine (Brooke) Tunstall, was born in King and Queen County, Virginia, March 19, 1787. He was cashier of the Farmers Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, a branch of the Vir- ginia State Bank of Richmond, and was asso- ciated with James Lyons. He married Eliza- betli Todd Baylor, a daughter of Robert Bay- lor and Lucy Todd Garnett, his wife, and among their children was Robert Baylor Tun- stall, the father of our subject.

Robert Baylor Tunstall was born in Nor- folk County, Virginia, August 31, 1818, and was educated at Norfolk, Hampden-Sidney College, in Prince Edward County, and at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, graduating from the last-named institution in 1842. He then returned to Norfolk, where he engaged in the practice of his profession until his death, April 1, 1883. He was a member of the Nor- folk Medical Society. On January 7, 1840, he married Elizabetlı Walke Williamson, a daugh- ter of Thom Williamson of Norfolk, Virginia. The Williamson family is traceable back to Sir Thomas Williamson of "Cobham Hall." in Surry County, Virginia, opposite James- town. The next in line of descent was John Williamson, who married Rebecca Chamber-

laine and was elected a vestryman of Curl's Church, Henrico County, Virginia, June 17, 1735. Thomas Williamson, son of John and Rebecca (Chamberlaine ) Williamson, was born in Henrico County, Virginia, in 1708, and was elected vestryman of the same church October 8, 1737. He married Judith Flemming, and among their children was John Williamson, the second of the name, who, by his wife, Sarah Price, had a son, Thom Williamson, father of Mrs. Robert B. Tunstall. Thom Williamson was born at "The Brook," in Henrico County, May 22, 1777, and died in Norfolk in 1846, being buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Nor- folk, Virginia. On July 13, 1809, he married his second wife, Anne M. Walke, whose dauglı- ter, Elizabeth Walke Williamson, married Dr. Robert B. Tunstall. Dr. and Mrs. Tunstall were the parents of the following children, who grew to maturity : Baynham, Alexander, Vir- ginia Baylor (Thom), Nannie Mcclellan (Hunter), Richard B., Robert W. and Will- iam Brooke. A number of others died in in- fancy.

Dr. Alexander Tunstall, subject of this bi- ography, was reared in Norfolk, and attended the Norfolk Military Academy for four years, William Richard Galt's Mountain Home School in Botetourt County two years, then William and Mary College, at Williamsburg, Virginia, whence he went into service in the Confederate War, in April, 1861, after which he took a course in Bellevue Hospital Medical College in New York, and was graduated in 1868. He became interne in the hospital of that name, and was subsequently a resident physician in the Nursery and Child's Hospital, New York, for one year. He returned to Nor- folk in 1870, and has since been one of the successful physicians and surgeons of that city. He is a man of estimable character, and stands high in the esteem of his fellow citizens. He has a very beautiful residence overlooking the Elizabeth River, located at the west end of Freemason street. He was a member of the Virginia State Medical Society, and the Nor-

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History of Norfolk County, Virginia : and representative citizens, 1637-1900, Part 114

Author: Stewart, William H. (William Henry), 1838-1912 Publication date: 1902 Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Publishing Co. Number of Pages: 1054

Author: Stewart, William H. (William Henry), 1838-1912
Publication date: 1902
Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 1054