Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Laforme, Benjamin F.  January 11, 1908
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Virginian Pilot January 12, 1908

Benjamin F. Laforme, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Berkley ward, 
died yesterday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W.C. Meginley, 
in Chesapeake avenue, South Norfolk, after an illness of several days.
The deceased was a Confederate veteran and was highly respected.  The wife of 
the deceased died about three years ago.
He was 79 years old and resided in Berkley ward until recently.  The funeral 
will be conducted from the above residence Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and 
the interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
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The funeral of the late Benjamin F. Laforme was conducted from the residence of 
his son-in-law, W.C. Meginley, in South Norfolk, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 
o'clock.  Rev. Q.C. Davis, pastor of the church, officiated, and the interment 
was in Magnolia cemetery.  The pallbearers were Joseph Hutchins, L.M. Nicholas, 
Joseph Fentress, Thomas Sykes, Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Gray.

Virginian Pilot January 14, 1908

Additional Comments:
Magnolia
His wife died one year ago.  

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