Southampton County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Bradshaw, Robert B., 1931 

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ROBERT BARKLEY BRADSHAW

  Robert B. Bradshaw, son of the late Goodwin and Ann Elizabeth Bradshaw, died 
at his home in Sedley Monday, April 13, 1931, in his 75th year. Mr. Bradshaw was 
born in this county and 51 years ago married Miss Nannie Johnson who had made 
their home in their community during these years.

   Mr. Bradshaw was known and esteemed by his friends and neighbors as an 
exemplary Christian character, a man of high standing in honor and integrity and 
numbered a host of sincere friends. He joined the Friends Church in early life 
and was a faithful and consistent member, attending services regularly until a 
few years ago when his health and eyesight failed him.

   He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. R.L. Scott of Franklin; four 
sons L.L. Bradshaw of Sedley, J.P. and Elijah Bradshaw of Norfolk and J.J. 
Bradshaw of Sedley; 13 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. C.C. Brantley and 
Mrs. Alice Cobb of Sedley.

   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the Friends 
Church by his Pastor, Rev. Jess Stanfield, assisted by Rev. S.K. Emurian of 
Suffolk, Rev. H.B. Owen of Ruther Glen and Rev. R.P. Welsh of Black Creek. His 
favorite hymns, "Home of The Soul," "When I Ring Those Golden Bells" and "Safe 
In The Arms of Jesus," were sung by Rev. H.B. Owen, Rev. S.K. Emurian and Rev. 
Jesse Stanfield. Interment was made in Rosemont Cemetery and the pallbearers 
were: T.F. Hundley, Raymond Brantley, J.D. Owen, R.L. Johnson, J.I. Joyner and 
R.B. Scott.


[Robert Barkley BRADSHAW, 
 b. Southampton Co., d. 13 Apr 1931, Sedley, age 74, 
 interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley, 14 Apr 1931, 
 "The Tidewater News" (Franklin, VA), Apr. 24, 1931] 

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