The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-29
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Mrs. George Bargarnirl..

1.-The death OF Mrs. George Bargamin.
which occurred yesterday morning at II
O'Clock, severed another link connecting
i the present with the past OF Richmond.
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4 William Byrd Page and granddaughter
OF Colonel William Byrd OF historic fame.
Mary Jane Page was born in this city
ion June 15 1872, and was therefore in the
\ eighty-second year OF her age. On Octo-
I Der list, 1910. she was married to George
3I3argamin. who died ir 1880, and who Is
well remembered by the older citizens a $
1.-The senior member OF the old firm of
| G. and a. Bargamln, and prior to his
death most prominent factor In local
politics. At one time he held moro i'm
portant positions on Council mmittecs
than any other mar has ever held. Mrs.
fBargamin connected herself with tho
+ Second Baptist Church when II was In
dts infancy, and for more than half q
century vas y prominent figure In church
!, ,work:-nrd at the tInie OF liers death was
/ the Oldest member OF that church. Five
years ago she met with an accident that
resulted III rendering her helpless In
valid, and during the entire period she
bore her suffering with q Christian
spirit and sublime patience rarely Wit
messed. She leaves to mourn her loss.
besides a large circle OF friends ard fam
H ily connections. three daughters. Miss
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and Mrs Archie B. Bigelow; a grandson.
Byrd Page Dunnavart, and granddaugh-
i1crs, Jessie II. Mira P. and Katie B.
Jones.
The funeral will take place from the
Second Baptist Church on "Wednesday
iat $3.50 P. N. The pal-bearers will be:
(Hororary-Dr. William IL. Scott. DR..
y. G. sTreyil!ian. Allen NJ. Lyon and w.
4 y. Freeman.
Active-H. Theodore Ellyson. Charles M,
Branch. Oscar II. Berry William ].
iIWhitehurst, Charles r. Potts. Rolf e.
Glover, William p. Knowles ard John Il.
Tanner.
Philip Gibson,
L Tho death Of Mr.. Philip Gibson. one
OF the Oldest and best known residents
OF Richmond, occurred Sunday at his
home, No, 18 North Laurel Street He
had recently returned from Florida,
where for several years past he had
heen spending his winters.
A Mr.. Gibson was a native OF I<irg and
Queen county where he was horn Noven-
der 8. 1890 Until 1905, when he came 10
Rlchmond. Mr.. Gibson was a resident Of
Underwater Virgin.h. During the war he
served as a private In the cavalry. He
for long time held MS a prisoner of
war. After tho war he engaged in, the
mercantile and lumber business. and
met with much success He represented
King and Queen county In the Legislature
for two terms, in the years 187+-S. and
4 enjoyed the distinction OF being the first
Democratic representative from that
county after the reconstruction days.
He welded considerable Influence IN the
\ LEGISLATURE $4. 53s$
4 Mr.. Gibson leaves a widow, who was
Miss Ncale, OF King William county,
BY a former marriage he had a daugh-
Tier of rare grace. and culture. who was
the wife OF George Y. Hunley, Of Ma
thews county. She died several years
/ ngo leaving an orly daughter, Miss
Mary G., Hunlny. now a student OF the
NYoman's College,
The funeral Will take place this morn.
4 Ing at II o'clock from the home. No. ii
North Laurel Street, The nterment will
/ be made In Hollywood. sil g
| The pnll-bearcrs will be us follows:
Actlye-R. Edward Gilman. ]. Brant-
ley Bray. Or. Philip @, Gary, Temple u.