## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw died on 20 Jun 1925 at his home near Franklin, Virginia. He was born on 19 Dec 1848 in Isle of Wight County. He served as a deacon at Beaver Dam Baptist Church for nearly 30 years. He was survived by two sons, two daughters, a sister, and a brother.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw were held on 21 Jun 1925 at 4 o'clock from Beaver Dam Church. Rev. G. R. Pankey conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Mr. Thompson. The deceased was buried in the church cemetery.

## Transcript

Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw 

19 December 1848 - 20 June 1925
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Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw - Obituary

Death of T. J. Bradshaw

On Saturday afternoon 20 June 1925 at 1:30 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw died at his home near here after a short illness. He was born in Isle of Wight County, December 19, 1848, and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church where he had served as deacon for nearly thirty years.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon 21 June 1925 at 4 o'clock from Beaver Dam Church, Rev. G. R. Pankey conducting the services, assisted by Rev. Mr. Thompson, pastor of Tuckers Swamp Baptist Church. The deceased was buried in the church cemetery by the side of his wife. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The pallbearers were six deacons of Beaver Dam: George Vaughan, Robert Brett, Lafayette Rawls, Charles H. Hayes, Walter L. Bryant, Lemuel Harcum, and M. E. Lawrence and John R. Councill of Franklin.

Mr. Bradshaw is survived by two sons, Willie Bradshaw of Franklin and Percy Bradshaw of Zuni; two daughters, Mrs. T. J. Livsy of Franklin and Mrs. K. D. Worrell of Newsoms; one sister, Mrs. Effie Holland of Norfolk, and one brother, George Bradshaw, of Southampton County.

Franklin, Virginia
Tidewater News
Volume 20, Number 37
26 June 1925

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Birth: 19 December 1848 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Death: 20 June 1925 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw              |
|---------|----------------------------------------|
| Age     | 76 years                               |
| Birth   | 19 December 1848; Isle of Wight County |
| Death   | 20 June 1925; at his home near here    |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                      | Relationship   | Residence          |
|---------------------------|----------------|--------------------|
| Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw | Decedent       | Near here          |
| Willie Bradshaw           | Son            | Franklin           |
| Percy Bradshaw            | Son            | Zuni               |
| Mrs. T. J. Livsy          | Daughter       | Franklin           |
| Mrs. K. D. Worrell        | Daughter       | Newsoms            |
| Mrs. Effie Holland        | Sister         | Norfolk            |
| George Bradshaw           | Brother        | Southampton County |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper       | Tidewater News     |
|-----------------|--------------------|
| Location        | Franklin, Virginia |
| Volume          | 20                 |
| Number          | 37                 |
| Date            | 26 June 1925       |
## Other Relevant Information

Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw served as a deacon at Beaver Dam Baptist Church for nearly thirty years. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. R. Pankey and Rev. Mr. Thompson. The pallbearers were six deacons of Beaver Dam: George Vaughan, Robert Brett, Lafayette Rawls, Charles H. Hayes, Walter L. Bryant, Lemuel Harcum, and M. E. Lawrence and John R. Councill of Franklin. He was buried in the church cemetery beside his wife.