Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Dailey, George W. December 19, 1917
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Virginian Pilot and The Norfolk Landmark December 20, 1917

                       KILLS HIS SISTER, THEN HIMSELF

         Death Of Woman Almost Instantaneous---Dailey Died Later in Jail

George W. Dailey died in the county jail at Portsmouth yesterday afternoon at 
12:20 o'clock from the effects of a self-inflicted pistol shot, fired after he 
had shot and killed his sister, Mrs. William Dudley, at her home near Fentress, 
Norfolk County, Thursday night.  The shooting of Mrs. Dudley is understood to 
have resulted from disappointment on the part of her brother over her marriage 
to Dudley, which was solemnized a few weeks ago.  A letter found on the person 
of the dead man was to the effect that he contemplated the death of his sister 
and suicide afterwards.  This letter was addressed to a brother at Hopewell.
Dailey went to the home of his sister yesterday afternoon, it is said, and found 
her alone.  It is not known what words passed between them, but three shots were 
fired, two of which took effect over the heart of the woman.  She ran screaming 
into the yard, closely followed by her brother.  It was at this juncture that 
the fourth shot was fired and which resulted in the death of Dailey.  Dr. A.M. 
Burfoot, of Fentress, was called, but found the woman dead when he arrived.  
Dailey was carried to the house and revived and was removed to the county jail.  
The body of Dailey had not been claimed late last night.
Dailey is the man recently arrested charged with mistreating his sister.  His 
sister testified in Police court against him, but when the case came up in 
Corporation court she swore differently and he was discharged.  Mrs. Dudley's 
maiden name was Vashti Dailey and when she recently caused her brother's arrest, 
she told the police that he took her from an orphan asylum and that they had 
been living in Norfolk for some time.
Dailey was brought to the Norfolk county jail in Portsmouth at 6 o'clock 
yesterday morning.  His condition at that time was very grave.  Three hours 
after his arrival he lapsed into unconsciousness and shortly after 12 o'clock he 
died.
It was stated at the jail yesterday that no report of the shooting was made 
there until Dailey was brought from Fentress.  Neither was Sheriff Ferebee 
informed of the tragedy until that time.
Dailey's brother, said to be in Hopewell, has been informed of his death, but up 
to last night the body was unclaimed.
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                   Victim Of Shooting To Be Buried Today

The body of George W. Dailey, who on last Monday night shot and killed his 
sister, Mrs. William Dudley and later shot himself, was last night claimed by 
the brother of the dead man.  The funeral service will take place at 12 o'clock 
today and burial will take place in the Berkley Cemetery.

Virginian Pilot and The Norfolk Landmark December 21, 1917

Additional Comments:
Correct spelling of last name is Daley.
References to the time of events incorrect.  The shooting took place Tuesday 
December 18, Mr. Daley died Wednesday December 19, his funeral was held 
on Friday December 21.  



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