John Mitchell Cogsdale 28 Dec 1870 - 30 Mar 1942 John M. Coggsdale Franklin, March 30, - John Mitchell Coggsdale, 71, formerly a resident of Southampton County, died at his home in Isle of Wight today shortly after suffering a heart attack while plowing. Funeral arrangements had not been completed tonight. A son of the late John and Elizabeth Coggsdale, of Southampton County, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Johnson Coggsdale; three sons, J. J. Coggsdale, of Franklin; J. W. Coggsdale, of Handsom, James A. Coggsdale, of Suffolk; daughters, Mrs. John Griffin, Mrs. J. C. Cutchins, Mrs. F. L. Whitley, Mrs. Clinton Babb and J. M. Spivey, all of Franklin, and Mrs. Marshall Brock, of Sedley, and 20 grandchildren. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 31 Mar, 1942 Page 15 Obituary for John M. Coggsdala ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Mitchell Cogsdale, 71, of Isle of Wight, passed away on 30 March 1942 after a heart attack. He was survived by his wife, Laura, three sons, several daughters, and 20 grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral arrangements for John Mitchell Cogsdale had not been completed by 30 March 1942. ### The Edited Obituary John Mitchell Cogsdale 28 December 1870 - 30 March 1942 John M. Coggsdale Franklin, 30 March - John Mitchell Cogsdale, 71, formerly a resident of Southampton County, died at his home in Isle of Wight today shortly after suffering a heart attack while plowing. Funeral arrangements had not been completed tonight. A son of the late John and Elizabeth Cogsdale, of Southampton County, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Johnson Cogsdale; three sons, J. J. Coggsdale, of Franklin; J. W. Coggsdale, of Handsom, James A. Coggsdale, of Suffolk; daughters, Mrs. John Griffin, Mrs. J. C. Cutchins, Mrs. F. L. Whitley, Mrs. Clinton Babb and J. M. Spivey, all of Franklin, and Mrs. Marshall Brock, of Sedley, and 20 grandchildren. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Mitchell Cogsdale | |---------|------------------------------| | Age | 71 | | Birth | 28 December 1870; Unknown | | Death | 30 March 1942; Isle of Wight | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|--------------------| | John Mitchell Cogsdale | Decedent | Isle of Wight | | Laura Johnson Cogsdale | Spouse | Isle of Wight | | John Coggsdale | Parent | Southampton County | | Elizabeth Coggsdale | Parent | Southampton County | | J. J. Coggsdale | Child | Franklin | | J. W. Coggsdale | Child | Handsom | | James A. Coggsdale | Child | Suffolk | | Mrs. John Griffin | Child | Franklin | | Mrs. J. C. Cutchins | Child | Franklin | | Mrs. F. L. Whitley | Child | Franklin | | Mrs. Clinton Babb | Child | Franklin | | J. M. Spivey | Child | Franklin | | Mrs. Marshall Brock | Child | Sedley | ### Other Relevant Information 1. John Mitchell Cogsdale was formerly a resident of Southampton County. 2. He died shortly after suffering a heart attack while plowing. ### Publication Details - Place: Norfolk, Virginia - Name: The Virginian-Pilot - Date: 31 March 1942 - Page: 15