Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Wrenn, John W. H. July 27, 1908
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Virginian Pilot July 28, 1908

Captain John W. H. Wrenn, who departed this life in the 82d year of his age 
at his home, 107 Main Street, at 8:05 o'clock last night, was one of 
Berkley's respected and beloved citizens.
He entered the military service of the Confederate States of America April 
19, 1861, as first and acting adjutant Third Virginia Infantry, A.N, Va.  
Left Norfolk with command and encamped in Isle of Wight County month of 
April, 1861.  Crossed James River after battle of Bethel.  Engaged at Dam 
Number on Warwick River.  Was elected captain of Company B of same regiment 
upon reorganization of army at Yorktown, Va. He was in numerous engagements, 
among them Williamsburg.  Sunday battle around Richmond and Gordonsville, at 
which latter place he was by the surgeon sent to the rear.  He was a charter 
member of Pickett-Buchanan camp, having been elected December 4, 1883.  He 
was a consistent member of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church and for several 
years a member of its vestry, during which time he served most faithfully as 
registrar.
He leaves a widow, who was Miss Mary E. Parker; one son, George T. Wrenn and 
five grandchildren.  The funeral will be from St. Thomas' Episcopal Church 
Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, conducted by the rector, Rev. E.W. 
Cowling.
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The funeral of the late Capt. John W.H. Wrenn, one of Berkley ward's best 
known and most highly esteemed citizens, who died Monday evening at 8:05 
o'clock at the family residence in Main Street, will be conducted from the 
St. Thomas Episcopal Church this afternoon at 5 o'clock.  The rector, Rev. 
E.W. Cowling, will officiate and the interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Virginian Pilot July 29, 1908

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