The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-19
ENrEhrD MArEIMoNY.

our then more harmonious Union on the
hattleheds of Mexico. and faithfully serv-
ed-as NirginIans always do.
ENTEhrD MATErMoNY.
In 1Si9 he took upon himself the re-
spOnsibilties OF married life. He then
married Miss Catherine Cornelia VIII
liams, daughter of the late Nelson VIII
Iams, who was a large merchant of this
city. BY this union there were ten chill
dren. three Of whom are dead. The names
of the children now living are George
w. Poe. Mrs Lima Stearns tnow a widow.
Mrs. y. T.. Beall Mrs William r.. Roys-
ter. Mrs. r.. Il. Hughes. Miss Lizzie Lee
Poe, and Miss Jennie Meredith Poe.
Upon the death Of this lady, and after
remaining a widOwer for several years
Major Poe In 1871. married Miss Jose
phine Natalie Dowell. daughter OF the
late j. Il. Dowell. who was connected with
the telegraph business In this city, and
was a prominent Mason BY his last wife
he had four children. all of whom are
now living. They are John Poe. Jr.. Mrs.
John J. Fairbanks. Miss Rena Poe, and
Luke Harvey Poe.
In the war between the States Major
Poe served on General Wickham's stan
and in General Fitz. Lees division Of
cavalry.
HIS CAREER "A cHTFF.
In December. 1865 Major Poe was APP
pointed captain OF police. but resigned
after three months service. His absence
from the department. however. was OF
brief duration. for i'm 1867 he was elected
chief. during the CahoOn- Ellyson contest
for the MayOralty in reconstruction days.
succeeding the late Major John Ii. Clai-
borne Major Poe was removed by the
military authorities OF the United States
but finally on March II. 1869. restored to
office under the enabling act and he has
held that Office since up TO his death.
While he held this position quite a
number of noted criminals were taken
into custody In this city. Among the
most noted cases are those of Jeter Phil
lips and Thomas Judson CluveriUs. the
former having been arrested In 1867 and
hanged about three years later for the
murder of his wife while the ex-
ecutlon Of the latter is well remembered
by all living in this city at this time.
Among other noted prisoners who were
brought 10 justice while Major Poe was
Chief of Police. are Thomas 4. Marvin.
an engineer by profession. who was con-
victed OF forgery and bigamy and VINO
was liberated from the pententiary
few years ago. after serving quite a lor <
term Of Imprisonment; Horace Haven. an
all-around crook: Broken-NOse George. a
burglar OF big reputation; Shaw, the pro-
fessional craftsman, and only recently
Harvey Blair. the pious fraud. and Frank
Lockwood Smith, the gold-brick operator.
WOULD RESIGN.
Major Poe stated openly for years that
II a bank was ever robbed from the out
side during his incumbency he would re-
sign. There was nothing of the nashy de-
tective about Major Poe He rarely dress
Ell in uniform, and even his badge was
generally hid from observation.
Major Poe was very domestic In his
nature. spending most of his leisure mo-
ments at his home. He possessed eyepness
OF temper and urbanity Of manner. lie
vas an indulgent husband and father.
Major Poe was one OF the oldest Ma
sons in the city, and was a past master
OF Richmond Randolph Lodge. No 10.
which meets at 1901 east Franklin street.
late William b. lsaacs presided over It's
gatherings.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will take place to-morrcw
afternoon at O'Clock from the First
Presbyterian church. A number OF the
municipal organizations OF the city. In
GLIDING the Police Board. will attend the
services In bodies. The pall-bearers will
be:
Honorary-Mayor Taylor. J. Taylor FL
Tyson. +. W. chamberlayne. Charles II.
Talbot, F.. w. Warren. ~ ID. Hargrove.
Joseph n. cullineworth. y. II. Savage.
@. F. Keesee, William Lovenste.n, John
r. Preston. l.. c. Figg. Leber Crouch.
NJ. Millhiser Charles II. Page.
Actlve-Captains 4. y. Hulce and h. r.
Howard. Sergeants A. NJ. Tomllnson. J.
A. Cosby. j. y. Jeter. W. b. Whitlock.
G. w. Epps. A. r. Cousins
COLONEL Br0GFR's IRTBuTE
Colonel John Bell Bigger spoke as fol-
lows concerning Major Poe's death: