Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-28
DEATH OF MIR. II. s. GLAzEBROOK
This Merchant of Former Years
Passes Away In Old Age.

This Merchant of Former Years
Passes Away In Old Age.
Mr.. Richard s. Glazebrook. one of Rich
mond's Oldest citizens, and for many years
one Of her mos prominent businessmen.
died yesterday afternoon at 2:3o O'clock
at the residence Of his son-in-law, Mr..
Preston Belvin No. 1905 west Grace street.
Deceased had been in i'll health for
| many years. and about four weeks ago
was stricken with dropsical trouble, from
which he never rallied. He was II years
of age. having been born in Hanover
county October 81. 1927. AT an early age
he removed to this city. and with his bro
Their, the late John a. Glazebrook, en-
barked in the building business. This busi-
ness, however, did not prove congenial to
him, and he retired from the firm. form
| ing copartnership with the late Jeffer-
son Thomas to conduct a wholesale and
retail grocery business. The firm estab-
lished itself on Brook avenue. and for a
number of years did an immense business
| The war interrupted their business. and
Mr. Gazebrook, entering the Confederate
service, fought CALAMITY until the sur
render.
Returning TO Richmond, he took up the
reins of business where he had dropped
Them and for ten years the firm did the
| largest business in the city. In conjunc-
! ton with this business Mr.. Glazebrook
conducted a mill in Hanover, and was in
terested in several stores in Hanover,
Henrico, and Goochland. About twenty
years ago Mr. Thomas died. and the bust
ness was closed out. Mr. Glazebrook re-
firing from the active life he had led.
Deceased married Miss Mary Hope. OF
Louisa. She died in 1850, leaving three
children-Mrs. Preston Belvin. Miss Nan
nie Francis, and Mr.. William II. Glaze
brook, of st. Louis. Mr.. Glazebrook was
man Of exceptional business ability.
and was widely known throughout the
city.
His funeral will take place from the
Grace-Street Baptist church tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The pall-bear-
ers have not yet been selected.
Major HemphiIrs Death.
Major David Hemphill, United States
army, who died in the Division Hospital
at Knoxville. Tenn. as told in the tele-
graphic dispatches yesterday, was bro
ther of Mrs. jackson Guy. of this city,
and she was apprised of his death in a
private telegram received early yesterday
morning. She left last night for Chester,
S. c., to attend the funeral.
Major Hemphill had only been Ill few
days and died from a sudden attack Of
erysipelas He was the Oldest son OF the
Hon. James Hemphill, of Chester. S. c.,
and brother Of the former Congressman,
John j. Hemphill. and of Rev. DR.. Charles
r. Hemphill, of Louisville.
A man of most lovable disposition, he
was an universal favorite, and his death
will come with great shock TO his nu-
merous friends and relatives.
Ma inr IJer,n mill caryqd fbrot1ob tho civil
war, and attended the reunion Of the
Confederate veterans in this city in June
and July, 1896 He was twice married.
His first wife was Miss LESSEE Singleton,
OF Alhemarle, and after her death Major
Hemphill married Miss Strobel of South
Carolina, a sister Of Edward Strobel, who
was Secretary of Legation under DR.. Cur
ry in Spain, and is now Professor of In
ternational Law at Harvard. She sur
wives. with two sons
Death of "a Respected Lady.
Mrs Margaret Kennedy Ryan, a we'll
known and highly-respected lady, died at
her home. No. 515 north Fifth street. yes
terday morning at $50 o'clock. She leaves
four sons-AIessrs. II. T.. J. j., =. f., and
NJ. F-and three daughters-Misses Ellen.
Mary, and Margaret-to mourn their loss.
The deceased was a native Of County
Tipperary. Ireland, and was a lady of no
be Christian character beloved by all
who knew her. She had been i'll for the
past seven months, during which time
she bore her suiferings with the greatest
patience and resignation. Her death will
be regretted by a wide circle Of friends.
other Deaths and Funerals.
No information has been received here
concerning the death in Mexico of Mr.. \.
ID. Whitlock. His family expect tele-
gram to-day giving them the particulars
Of his demise. If possible, his body win
be brought here.
The funeral of Mr.. j. II. Childrey took
place from his residence, No. 6Oi north
Twenty-frst street. yesterday morning at
II o'clock. Mr.. Childrey was one of the
oldest druggists in Richmond, though he
retired from active business some years
ago. He was a man Of quiet, domestic
habits. and though he went about but lit
tie, was possessed of a wide circle OF
friends. He was a brother of Mr. G. W.
Childrey, of Henrico, and is survived by
three sons, two of whom are engaged in
the drug business in this city.
The remains OF Captain ID. c. Breard,
who died at his residence, on Venable
street Sunday afternoon, were taken to
Norfolk for intermert yesterday morning.
The funeral with requiem mass, took
place from st. Patrick's church.