Mrs. Mary Braxton, daughter of the late Col. Carter, President of the Council of this colony, and wife of Mr. George Braxton, of King and Queen, last Friday. Williamsburg. Sept 22, 1736

Capt. Arthur Mosely, of Henrico county, killed by being thrown from his horse. Oct 13, 1736

Mr. Thomas Booth, in Gloucester county, a justice of the peace for many years and considerable merchant. Nov. 5, 1736

Mrs. Susannah Skaife, wife of Rev. John Skaife 1, of Stratton Major parish, King and Queen county. Nov 12, 1736
1 From the admission register of St. John's College: "John Scaife, born at Ledburgh, Yorkshire, son of John Scaife, husbandman (agricola); bred at Ledburgh under Mr. Wharton; admitted sizar for Dr. Berry, tutor and surety Mr. Orchard, 4 April set. 18." In Bruton Parish Register, among the death notices are: "Nov. 3, 1736, Mrs. Skaife, wife of the Rev. Mr. John Skaife, rector of Stratton Major." "Nov. 6, Mr. John Skaife himself".

Mr. John Skaife, her husband, on Thursday morning, educated at St. John's College, in Cambridge, one of the governors of the college, and for thirty years in the service of his parishioners. Nov. 12, 1736

On Christmas Eve, died in Hanover county, Mr. John Langford, a noted and skillful musician. Leaving behind a poor widow and six or seven small children. Williamsburg. Jan. 7, 1736-37

Mr. Francis Eppes, of Prince George, died there lately. Feb. 4, 1737

Miss Betty Washington, daughter of Major John Washington, a young gentlewoman of great merit and beauty, died lately. Feb. 25, 1737

On Wednesday last, died at his home in this city, after a long indisposition, the Hon. Sir John Randolph. March 4, 1737

Capt. Baldwin Matthews, of York county, found dead in his chair with a large wound in his head. A Negro suspected. In his 68th year. April 1, 1737

Mr. Charles Chiswell, of Hanover county, aged 46, died last Monday night in this city. Buried in the churchyard. April 8, 1737

Major William Harwood, of Warwick Co, died of a fall from his horse, 2d instant. For many years a justice, member of the House of Burgesses. June 10, 1737

Mr. William Wombwell Clift, of Hanover county, died of a pleurisy; of a good family in Yorkshire, had travelled much, and was a good judge of men and books. June 10, 1737

Thomas Riddle and Richard Land, or Orange county, killed by a Negro. June 10, 1737

Capt. Hugh French reported dead at sea. July 25, 1737

Capt. John Tate died at his house near Jamestown, on Wednesday night, Nov. 18, 1737

This morning, between 5 and 6, at his house, in the 72d year of his age, John Clayton, Esq., his Majesty's Attorney-General and Judge of the Court of Vice Admiralty of the Colony, the first justice in the Commission of the Peace of James City, Recorder of the City. On Wednesday, the funeral solemnized in the church. Nov. 18, 1737

On Tuesday, died Miss Evelyn Byrd, eldest daughter of Hon. Wm. Byrd, Esq. Dec 3, 1737

Lewis Meekum, in Isle of Wight county, thrown from his horse and killed. [Dec?], 1737

Mrs. Cecilia Darracott, wife of Capt. John Darracott, died at his house in Hanover, and interred in New Kent at her father, Mr. William Massey's plantation. Dec. 9, 1737

Samuel Moody and another white man, going a ducking in a very small canoe in Moorcock Creek, by Chickahominy Ferry, were upset and drowned the 15th instant. (1737)

Capt. Robert Fleming, of Caroline county, one of the representatives in Assembly, died last week. Feb. 10, 1737-38

On Tuesday night last, died of a pleurisy, at his house in Charles City, Capt. William Acrill, a popular burgess from that county, a great lawyer. March 24, 1737-38

In Goochland, died lately, Mr. Edward Scott, a burgess from there. March 24, 1737-38

In Orange county, Col. Goodrich Lightfoot died lately at his house there. July 14, 1738

Died in Accomac, Mr. Tucker Parker, a burgess for that county. July 14, 1738

On Sunday last was se'enight died, of the gout, at his house in Caroline county, Mr. Benjamin Walker, who had practiced in law several years in the county courts, in which he arrived to a degree of eminence, and at the last general court was admitted to plead there. Sept 8, 1738.

On Sunday morning last died, after a long and tedious indisposition, Major Abraham Nicholas 2, some years Adjutant-General of this Colony. Sept 8, 1738
2 In Bruton Parish Register: "Died 5 of March, 1751, Abraham, son of Abraham Nicholas and Ann his wife." "Dec. 18, 1751, Died Mr. Abraham Nicholas, Senr, clerk of this church."

In Surry county, Mrs. Allen, wife of Col. John Allen, died last Saturday very suddenly. Oct. 20, 1738

On Saturday last died, in this city, Mr. Alexander Craig, jeweller and silversmith. Oct 20, 1738.

Died, at his house in King William, Mr. Humphrey Brooke, a merchant of considerable note and a justice of the peace of said county. Oct 26, 1738.

In Middlesex county died Capt. William Blackburn, for several years in the commission of the peace, and in 1715 a burgess. Jan 12, 1738-39

In Accomac county died Mr. James Powell, collector of the King's duties in the District of Pocomoker. Jan 12, 1739

On Wednesday morning last died Mr. Robert Davidson, a practitioner in physick, and Mayor of this city. Feb. 2, 1739

On Tuesday morning last, at Yorktown, Col. Lawrence Smith, for many years a justice of the peace, burgess, of strict honor and probity &c. March 2, 1739

Eldest son of Col. Edmund Scarburgh drowned in York River. Sept 21, 1739

Miss M. Thacker, daughter of Col. Edwin Thacker, of Middlesex, who died at Williamsburg, on Wednesday last. Sept 21, 1739

Last Friday, died at his house in James City, Col. John Eaton, one of the representatives in the Assembly and justice of the peace, a tender husband and parent. Oct 9, 1739

On Friday night last, died at his house at Jamestown, in the 71st year of his age, Mr. Edward Jaquelin, formerly a representative from James town and for many years justice for James City. Interred in the churchyard at Jamestown. Nov. 16, 1739

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In Gloucester county, this week, died Rev. Mr. Immanuel Jones, minister of Petsworth Parish, many years minister, &c. Feb 1, 1739-40.

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In Virginia - Hon. Matthew Clay, Member of Congress

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In VA - The Hon. Charles Lee, aged 58, formerly attorney General of the United States.

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In Virginia - Samuel Shepherd Esq., aged 54, Auditor of that state. A native of Boston

In Powhatan County, Col. Henry Skipwith, a revolutionary officer

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In VA - Elder Benjamin Bump, a black man, aged 80. He had been a preacher of the baptist persuasion upwards of 50 years.

Charles Grim, one of the surviving veterans, who were made prisoners in the attempt to storm the walls of Quebec, under the gallant Montgomery. The Virginia paper that mentions his death says, "Many more temperate men that old "Charley' have died, but an honester one never did.'

Brigadier General Hugh Douglas, aged 55.

At Norfolk, an under-sheriff, killed by a Negro, whom he was conveying to prison.

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Bonnycastle, Charles -- Oct, 1840

At the University of Virginia, aged about 48, Chas. Bonnycastle, Prof. of Mathematics. He was a native of England, and a son of John Bonnycastle, the author of a celebrated algebra. He was a man of profound and vigorous mind, and author of a valuable work upon Inductive Geometry.

Brown, James -- April 7, 1835

At Philadelphia, in his 73rd year, James Brown, who was born in Virginia in Oct. 1766. In 1812 he was elected a member of the U.S. Senate from Louisiana, and in 1823 appointed minister to France. He was distinguished as a lawyer and a statesman.

Clarke, William -- Sept. 1, 1838

At St. Louis, in his 69th year, William Clarke, a native of Virginia, companion of Meriwether Lewis in the expedition across the Rocky Mountains, and governor of Missouri Territory, from 1813 to 1820.

Davis, John A.G. -- Nov. 14, 1840

At the University of Va,, (of a pistol-shot discharged by a disguised student,) aged 39, John A.G. Davis, Prof, of Law in the University. He was a man of a high order of intellect, of untiring industry, of amiable and philanthropic character, and he was an exemplary member of the Episcopal church. He published, in 1838, a valuable law-book A Treatise on Criminal Law, and a Guide to Justices of the Peace." As a successful instructor, he could hardly be surpassed; and it is thought, since graduates of his law-school have taken their places at the bar, the profession in Virginia has breathed a more enlarged spirit, and displayed a wider and a higher tone.

Emmett, John P. -- Aug. 13, 1842 John P. Emmett, Esq., Prof. of Chem. in the University of Va, He was the son of the late Thomas Addis Emmett, and a man of talents and learning.

Floyd, John -- Aug. 16, 1837 -- At the Sweet Springs, John Floyd, M. C. from 1817 to 1619, and governor of Virginia from 1829 to 1834.

Francis, Gilbert T. Nov., 1839 At New Orleans, Capt. Gilbert T. Francis, a native of Va. His life was romantic and eventful, and he passed through surprising adventures in foreign countries. Though of defective education, his great energy of character and extensive travels made him the most entertaining of companions.

Haynes, Thomas -- Jan. 5, 1842 At Savannah, Ga., Col. Thomas Haynes, aged 55, who was born in Va. He was treasurer of Georgia, and commanded respect and great public influence.

Kennon, Beverly -- Feb. 28, 1844 By the accident on board the steamer Princeton, Com. Beverly Kennon, chief of the bureau of construction, repairs, and equipment, in the navy department. He had long been attached to the naval service, in which he had attained a distinguished reputation.

Lacock, Abner --April 12, 1837 in Beaver co., Penn., Gen. Abner Lacock, In his 67th year. He was born in Virginia, removed early in life to Pennsylvania, and was, from 1813 to 1819, a member of the U. S. Senate.

Lindsay, William -- Sept. 15, 1838 At Huntsville, Ala., Col. William Lindsay, a native of Va., and a highly respectable man and officer of the U. S. army.

Parker, Richard E. -- Nov, 1840 In Va., aged about 63, Richard E. Parker, a judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals.