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Richard H. Garrett was engaged in farm- ing for a number of years, and was a justice of the County Court. It was in his barn that John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln, was caught and killed. He was a deacon in the Baptist Church for 50 years, and his wife and their children were all members :: of the same church. They had five children,
Maxwell of Austin, Texas; Robert C., who re- sides at Carlisle, Kentucky; Nettie, wife of J. P. Taliaferro, of Essex County. Virginia ; and Cora, wife of W. H. Fritts of Carlisle, Kentucky. Mr. Garrett was educated in dif- ferent academies, and at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, from which he was graduated in 18St. He was in charge of the Baptist Church at Carlisle, Kentucky, for two and a half years, after which he was located at Maysville, Kentucky, for five and a half years. During his stay there his congregation erected a church at a cost of $30,000, and the membership of the church increased according- ly. In 1889 he went to Austin, Texas, as pastor of the First Baptist Church, and was. very successful in his work in that city, where he established two missions, one of them being for Swedes. Leaving there in 1894, he located at Chattanooga, Tennessee, as pastor of the First Baptist Church. The handsome church edifice was burned to the ground the day be- fore he accepted the pastorate, and under his faithful guidance one still more handsome arose from the ashes. He continued there for five years. and in July, 1899. came to Ports- mouth and took charge of the Court Street Bap- tist Church. There is now in course of con- struction a beautiful new church at a cost of $45,000. Rev. Dr. Garrett has made his in- fluence felt in every department of church work, and the scope of the endeavors of his church may be gathered from the fact that the congregation supports a missionary in China, pays the expenses of a student in co !- lege, and supports an orphan in the Portsmouth Orphan Asylum. During the year 1901, $22,- 000 was raised in the church, about $11,000 of which was used in building the new church, and the remainder was applied to other works of charity and benevolence. The degree of D. D. was conferred upon Rev. Mr. Garrett in 1895, by Carson and Newman College, in Fen- nessee. He lectures frequently on humorous and historical subjects, and for two seasons
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was connected with the Ridpath Lyceuni Bureau.
Rev. Mr. Garrett was married, October 18, 1883, to Anna L. Howe of Mount Sterling. a daughter of William and Emily Howe. They have two children : Richard H. and May E. Fraternally, the subject of this sketch is a Ma- son and has attained the rank of Shriner. He is a member of Atlantic Lodge, No. 24, Knights of Pythias.
ILLIAM T. BOOLE, master boiler- maker in the United States Navy Yard, at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, whose portrait is herewith presented, was born on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, but has prac- tically lived in Portsmouth all his life. He is a son of Luther J. Boole.
Luther J. Boole was a ship-joiner in the Navy Yard at the time of his death. He en- listed in the Confederate service and died from the effects of the hardships which he endured during that time. He was last stationed at Craney Island. He was a very religious man. and an active member of the Methodist Episco- pal Church. He married Sarah F. Johnson. She married. secondly, John Willis, and now resides at Cheapside, on the Eastern Shore. William T. Boole has one sister, Mrs. James Powell, who lives in Portsmouth. Two broth- ers are deceased.
Mr. Boole was reared and schooled in Portsmouth. He went to Baltimore, where he served an apprenticeship under William Tole- man, who was a master mechanic of the ma- rine works there. After four years' appren- ticeship, Mr. Boole returned home. He entered the Navy Yard in April, 1872, and with the exception of 18 months during Cleveland's ad- ministration, he has worked there ever since. He was reappointed as master boiler-maker, under Harrison's administration. He has about 90 men under his charge and attends to
all repairs and new marine-boiler work. He is a first-class workman, and his long service shows what confidence is placed in his ability to manage this department. He is conscien- tious and painstaking in all his undertakings.
Mr. Boole married Eva J. Grew, of Balti- more. She has one brother and two sisters, who are residents of Portsmouth. Mr. Boole and his-wife have one daughter and three sons, namely: William Allen, a boiler-maker at the Navy Yard: Celonous, also at the Navy Yard; Eva J .: and George Atwell. In politics Mr. Boole is a Republican. He has served in the City Council and was at one time. police com- missioner of Portsmouth. He is a member of Portsmouth Lodge, No. 82, B. P. O. E., Knights of Pythias, in which he is past chan- cellor ; also being a member of the Endowment Rank, Improved Order of Heptasophs: and a non-resident member of the Board of Trade and Business Men's Association of Norfolk. He and his family are members of the Central Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
D R. CHASTINE G. WILLIAMS, one of the leading physicians of Berkley Norfolk County, Virginia, is a na- tive of Essex County. Virginia. and was born in 1872. He is a son of William A. and Sally ( Watts ) Williams.
Dr. Williams attended William and Mary College, after which he entered the University College of Medicine, at Richmond, Virginia, from which he was graduated in 1896. He took a full course in medicine and surgery. He began the practice of his profession in Essex County, where he remained for two years, and then went to Middleburg. Florida. where he practiced three years. He then came to Berkley, and opened an office on the corner of Chestnut street and Berkley avenue. He devotes all of his time to his practice, which is general. and he is known as one of the best physicias and surgeons in the county. AAlthough he has not
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lived in Berkley many years; he has won the confidence of all, and has met with much suc- cess. He has a thorough knowledge of the science of medicine, and is always interested in any new discoveries which tend to advance his profession.
Dr. Williams is a member of the Virginia State Medical Society. In religious views he is a Baptist.
THOMAS C. HUMPHRIES, who is a justice of the peace in Berkley, Nor- folk County, Virginia, with an office on the corner of North and Liberty streets, was born in North Carolina. July 8, 1833. and is a son of John and Adelia (Ferebee ) Humphries, both natives of North Carolina.
Thomas C. Humphries attended the com- mon schools of his native county, and later studied at Randolph-Macon College, where he was a classmate of Bishop Wallace W. Dun- can. He was obliged to leave school on account of sickness, and after his recovery engaged in the mercantile business in Indiantown, North Carolina. While living in Currituck County (from 1860 to 1868) he was sheriff. and also represented that county in the State Legislature in 1868. 1869 and 1870. He be- gan farming in 1856, and continued thus un- til 1872. when he moved to Berkley. There he engaged in mercantile pursuits, and later re- moved to Norfolk, where he carried on the
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same line of business. He subsequently re- turned to Berkley, and since 1896 has filled the office of justice of the peace in a most ac- ceptable manner. He has been commissioner of revenue and land assessor for two terms.
Mr. Humphries was married, September 11, 1856, to Mary P. Frost, who was born in North Carolina, and is a daughter of Robert and Ann ( Perkins) Frost. Mr. and Mrs. Humphries have been blessed with seven chil- dren. Those living are as follows: J. R., who married Anna Sykes, and lives in Berkley : Mary, the wife of J. P. Bell, who has four chil- dren. namely .--- Howard, Joe. Cooper and Mary: Lucy. the wife of George Coxon, whose husband is a watchmaker at Norfolk ; Thomas F., who married Ida Morgan; and Lelia, the wife of Capt. Howard Cason. The deceased children are Adelia and Anna.
Mr. Humphries and his wife are members of Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. South. He is a member of the Masonic or- der. His family is well known in Berkley, and
John Humphries was a farmer, and for many years held the office of clerk of the Court of Equity. He died in office, in November, 1847, aged 47 years. Both he and his wife. were members of the Baptist Church. His stands high in a social and business way. wife died in 1874. aged 66 years. Of 10 chil- 'Genial, courteous and affable, Mr. Humphries has won numerous friends in Norfolk County, who esteem and respect him for his many ad- mirable traits of character. dren born to this union, but two survive, name- lv: Thomas C., the subject of this sketch ; and Alice, wife of A. P. Frost of Berkley. Those deceased are as follows: Martha, Margaret. William, Ann, Amanda, Adelia, Gideon and Mary.
OSIAH BORUM, who has an excellent record for service as a marine engin- cer, is a well-known resident of Berk- ley. Norfolk County, Virginia. He was born in Gloucester County. Vir- ginia. November 9, 1847, and is a son of Rob- ert S. and Mary E. ( Powell) Borum, natives of Virginia.
Robert S. Borum was engaged in farming throughout his life and died in 1852. His wife died in March. 1853. They were members of Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church. of Gloucester County. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of seven children born to his parents, only two of whom are living. He has
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a sister, Sarah A., wife of F. P. Jarvis. She was born in Gloucester County, Virginia, and now resides in Mathews County, Virginia.
Josiah Borum received his educational training in the common schools of Mathews County, Virginia, and when old enough learned the trade of an engineer, which he has fol- lowed all his life. He first worked nine months in the machine shops of the Norfolk Navy Yard, then went to work as fireman on a steam- boat. He continued at the latter occupation for three years, and was licensed as an engin- eer on April 27, 1869. He has never lost a year's work since beginning at his trade, -a wonderful record of service. He first took charge of the "Elizabeth City," which ran through the Dismal Swamp to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He has been in the service of the Norfolk County Ferries for a period of 15 . years, and in that time has not had a personal accident. His record for continuing with one company for so long a time reflects great credit on his ability as an engineer, and shows the
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Street Methodist Episcopal Church. South, and is secretary of the Sunday-school: he married Vida O. Foreman. and they have a son, Ver- non L. Josiah Borum and his family are mem- ers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, of which he is trustee. He is a Mason ; he was a charter member of Lee Lodge. K. of P .: a charter member of Middleton Lodge, 1. O. O. F., of which he is a past officer : a charter mem- ber of Thomas Jefferson Lodge, Junior Order of United American Mechanics : and a charter member of the Engineers' Benevolent Associa- tion.
ALEB HODGES, a scion of one of the prominent old families of Norfolk County, Virginia, whose portrait is shown on the foregoing page, has attained a high degree of success, i both as a merchant and as a real estate dealer. "He was born at Deep Creek, Norfolk County, :Virginia. August 25, 1850, and is a son of esteem in which he is held by his employers. 'Caleb Hodges. Sr., and grandson of Josiah May 3, 1870, Mr. Borum was joined in : Hodges.
marriage with Mary E. Bassett. a native of Josiah Hodges was a native of North Car- olina and when a child came to Deep Creek. 1 Norfolk County, Virginia. where he was reared by Samuel Weston. He became a farmer, but died early in life. He married Mrs. Lydia (Brown) Gordon, and their children were: Nathan. Thomas, Josiah, Hilry, James, Eliza- beth and Caleb, all of whom were reared by their mother. Virginia, by whom he had two children,- Sarah A., who married Captain W. E. Cline of Berkley, and has one son. Herbert C .; and Mary E., who died at the age of 10 months. Mrs. Borum died January 19. 1875, at the age of 24 years. She was a member of the Berkley Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Borum was mar- ried, secondly, on November 12. 1877. to Selina Diggs, a native of Berkley, Virginia, and a Caleb Hodges, Sr., father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Deep Creek, and spent his early life as a farmer. He then learned ship-building and with his brother, Thomas. established a business-building boats of light weight. In addition to this line of work, they manufactured shingles, staves and the like, the work being done by hand at that early day. They built some boats which they ran to nearby daughter of Isaac and Mary A. Diggs. Her father is one of the pioneer residents of Berk- ley, and is now past 70 years of age. Mrs. Diggs died April 20, 1891, at the age of 62 years. She was a devout Christian, a member of the Chestnut Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and was a woman of estimable character, with many friends. Two children blessed the union of Mr. Borum and his wife. , ports with produce, and, in all, had a very pros- Selina, namely: Josiah V. and Carrie E. The , perous business. He was captain in the State son, Josiah V., is a steward of the Chestnut . Militia, and drilled the companies at Deep
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Creek and Portsmouth. From the time he was 18 years old he was a member of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, in which he held all of the offices. He was superintendent of the Sun- day-school at the time of his death, and was a class-leader. He built a church then known as Rehoboth Church, which is now owned by the colored people of the community. He was also greatly interested in schools. He built a fine home on his land, and owned three ex- cellent farms, and this property and the or- chard of choice fruit planted by him. remain as they were years ago, and are monuments to his memory. The land is now owned by his widow, and is still undivided. He died in 1871, in his 53rd year. In 1840 he married Eliza Ann Cherry, who is now living in Ports- mouth at the age of 82 years, and they had the following children: Caleb W., deceased ; Sam- uel W .; Albert, deceased. and Jerome, twins : Henry T., deceased; Caleb, the subject of this biographical record: Mary P .. wife of W. G. Pettis: Joseph G .: Emily Jane, wife of J. Carson; John N .; and Kate F., wife of J. W. Outten.
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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 io 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
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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.
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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.
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D AR. 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) -
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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 daughter 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 F .. 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 1803. 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.
6 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 W. & 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.
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 IIo icet 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.
STEPHEN 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. iSio, 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. IS90.
Stephen Barnaby Carney, whose name
John N. Armantraut was born and reared opens these lines, was reared on a farin, and at-
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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 :
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