George Watson Gwaltney

1 Oct 1864 - 27 Jan 1934

**GWALTNEY RITES AT MILL SWAMP**  
Dies At Norfolk Hospital, Aged 69; 
Has Son And Daughter in Suffolk. 

Funeral services for George Watson Gwaltney, who died at a Norfolk hospital Saturday morning at the age of 69 years, were conducted at Mill Swamp Baptist church, Isle of Wight county, yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Burial was made in the churchyard. 

Mr. Gwaltney is survived by two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Viola Davis Norfleet, of Newport News, Mrs. Mattie Vaughan, of Suffolk; Fred W. Gwaltney, of Richmond, Perry M. Gwaltney, of Petersburg, George T. Gwaltney, of Norfolk, and James Stanley Gwaltney, of Suffolk. Also three brothers, James E. L. Gwaltney, of Windsor, William D. Gwaltney, of Smithfield, and Joe J. Gwaltney, of Newport News; and nine grandchildren. 

Mr. Gwaltney had made his home at Port Norfolk and was a member of the Broad Street Baptist church. 

Suffolk News Herald, 29 January 1934, Page 1
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** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

George Watson Gwaltney, aged 69, passed away on 27 January 1934. He was survived by two daughters, four sons, three brothers, and nine grandchildren. He resided in Port Norfolk and was a member of the Broad Street Baptist Church.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services for George Watson Gwaltney were conducted at Mill Swamp Baptist Church, Isle of Wight County, on 28 January 1934. Burial took place in the churchyard.

**Transcript of the Edited Obituary**  
George Watson Gwaltney

1 October 1864 - 27 January 1934

**Gwaltney Rites at Mill Swamp**  
Dies at Norfolk Hospital, Aged 69;  
Has Son and Daughter in Suffolk.

Funeral services for George Watson Gwaltney, who died at a Norfolk hospital Saturday morning at the age of 69 years, were conducted at Mill Swamp Baptist Church, Isle of Wight County, yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Burial was made in the churchyard.

Mr. Gwaltney is survived by two daughters and four sons: Mrs. Viola Davis Norfleet of Newport News, Mrs. Mattie Vaughan of Suffolk; Fred W. Gwaltney of Richmond, Perry M. Gwaltney of Petersburg, George T. Gwaltney of Norfolk, and James Stanley Gwaltney of Suffolk. Also three brothers: James E. L. Gwaltney of Windsor, William D. Gwaltney of Smithfield, and Joe J. Gwaltney of Newport News; and nine grandchildren.

Mr. Gwaltney had made his home at Port Norfolk and was a member of the Broad Street Baptist Church.

Suffolk News Herald, 29 January 1934, Page 1

** Vital Statistics Summary**

| **Name**                       | George Watson Gwaltney |
|--------------------------------|------------------------|
| **Age**                        | 69 years               |
| **Birth**                      | 1 October 1864         |
| **Death**                      | 27 January 1934        |

** Table of Relationships**

| **Name**                        | **Relationship**           | **Place of Residence** |
|---------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------|
| George Watson Gwaltney          | Decedent                   | Port Norfolk           |
| Mrs. Viola Davis Norfleet       | Daughter                   | Newport News           |
| Mrs. Mattie Vaughan             | Daughter                   | Suffolk                |
| Fred W. Gwaltney                | Son                        | Richmond               |
| Perry M. Gwaltney               | Son                        | Petersburg             |
| George T. Gwaltney              | Son                        | Norfolk                |
| James Stanley Gwaltney          | Son                        | Suffolk                |
| James E. L. Gwaltney            | Brother                    | Windsor                |
| William D. Gwaltney             | Brother                    | Smithfield             |
| Joe J. Gwaltney                 | Brother                    | Newport News           |
| Nine unnamed grandchildren      | Grandchildren              | Unknown                |

** Publication Details**

| **Publication Date**            | 29 January 1934     |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|
| **Source**                      | Suffolk News Herald |

** Other Relevant Information**  

George Watson Gwaltney was a member of the Broad Street Baptist Church and had made his home in Port Norfolk prior to his passing. He left behind a legacy through his children and grandchildren.