John William Beale [Sr] 

1 NOV 1873 - 19 Mar, 1954

John William Beale, 80, uncle of several Newport News residents, died Friday night 19 Mar, 1954 in the home of a daughter in Penns Grove, N. J. after six weeks' illness. He was a native of Franklin and had lived in New Jersey for one year. He was a carpenter.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Harcum of Penns Grove: a son. John William Beale Jr., of Norfolk: a sister, Mrs. Walter Brett of Como, N. C.: eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P. M. Monday 22 Mar, 1954 in New Hope Methodist Church, near Como.

Burial will be in the church cemetery,.

Newport News, Virginia
Daily Press
22 Mar, 1954
Page 12
Obituary for John William Beale

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

John William Beale, aged 80, passed away on 19 March 1954 in Penns Grove, N.J. He was a carpenter and a native of Franklin. He was survived by his daughter, son, sister, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for John William Beale were conducted on 22 March 1954. He was buried in the church cemetery of New Hope Methodist Church, near Como.

## The Edited Obituary

John William Beale [Sr]

1 November 1873 - 19 March 1954

John William Beale, 80, uncle of several Newport News residents, died Friday night, 19 March, 1954, in the home of a daughter in Penns Grove, N.J., after six weeks' illness. He was a native of Franklin and had lived in New Jersey for one year. He was a carpenter.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Harcum of Penns Grove; a son, John William Beale Jr., of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. Walter Brett of Como, N.C.; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | John William Beale               |
|---------|----------------------------------|
| Age     | 80 years                         |
| Birth   | 1 NOV 1873; Franklin             |
| Death   | 19 March 1954; Penns Grove, N.J. |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship     | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------|
| John William Beale      | Decedent         | Penns Grove, N.J.              |
| Mrs. Bertha Harcum      | Daughter         | Penns Grove, N.J.              |
| John William Beale Jr.  | Son              | Norfolk, VA                    |
| Mrs. Walter Brett       | Sister           | Como, N.C.                     |

## Other Relevant Information

1. John William Beale was 80 years old at the time of his death.
2. He was a native of Franklin.
3. He had lived in New Jersey for one year prior to his death.
4. John William Beale was employed as a carpenter.
5. He passed away after a six-week illness.