Bricken, Dr. Charles R.
Suicide Of A Physician - Dr. Charles R. Bricken, a well-known citizen, died by his own hand (at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. B. W. Totly,) yesterday morning. He has been for some time past in very bad health and suffering with depression of spirits, under the influence of which he shot himself, death almost immediately ensuing.
Dr Bricken formerly enjoyed a good practice as a physician in Richmond, but before the war went into the liquor trade. After the war he became one of the lessees of the Richmond Theatre, with Mr. Gran as his partner. He wrote several books while in the practice of his profession, and was also the author of "Cabin and Parlor" and several other plays-one or two of which are still acted on the American Stage. A few weeks ago he delivered a lecture on the subject of Life Insurance, on Oregon Hill. Dr. Bricken was an amiable and popular man. Some of our people will remember him as having been at one time surgeon of the Mechanics Guard. [United States of America, Virginia, Richmond Weekly Dispatch - Feb 2, 1870; submitted by Frances Cooley]

Brockenbrough, John -- Dec, 1838 —At Richmond, aged 60, John Brockenbrough, judge of the Court of Appeals. ["Historical Collections of Virginia" by Henry Lowe, Babcock & Company, Charleston, S.C., 1845. p. 406-407; submitted by Robyn Greenlund]

Call, Daniel -- May 20, 1840 —At Richmond, aged about 75, Daniel Call, brother-in-law to Chief-Justice Marshall, an able and eminent lawyer, author of 6 vols. of law report, known as "Call's Reports." ["Historical Collections of Virginia" by Henry Lowe, Babcock & Company, Charleston, S.C., 1845. p. 406-407; submitted by Robyn Greenlund]

Campbell, Edward - Died - In this county, on Monday last, Edward Campbell, Esq., in the 52nd year of his age. Mr. Campbell has been a practising lawyer for the last thirty years, and was, at the time of his death, Attorney for the commonwealth, for the counties of Lee, Scott, Russell, and Washington. He was a member of the Convention that revised the Constitution of this State. His loss is truely a public calamity. He was universally esteemed; and this community will long cherish a recollection of his many virtures. [Richmond Enquirer (February 17, 1838?), submitted by Dena Whitesell]

Carter, Charles Shirley -- Jan., 1840 —At Richmond, aged about 88. Chas. Shirley Carter, an eminent lawyer and advocate, attorney of the state in the Circuit Court of Henrico co.; formerly a distinguished member of the legislature. ["Historical Collections of Virginia" by Henry Lowe, Babcock & Company, Charleston, S.C., 1845. p. 406-407; submitted by Robyn Greenlund]

Gibbon, James -- Jul 1, 1835 -- At Richmond, in his 77th year, Maj. James Gibbon, collector of customs of the port of Richmond, and a gallant officer of the revolutionary army, known as “the hero of Stony-Point.” ["Historical Collections of Virginia" by Henry Lowe, Babcock & Company, Charleston, S.C., 1845. p. 406-407; submitted by Robyn Greenlund]
Col. Gibbon, on the 16th of July, 1779, then a lieutenant, led one of the two “forlorn hopes”, of twenty men, when Gen. Wayne carried the fortress of Stony-Point by storm. Of his twenty men, seventeen were killed or wounded. He was greatly respected and esteemed, and his remains were interred with the highest honors. ["Historical Collections of Virginia" by Henry Lowe, Babcock & Company, Charleston, S.C., 1845. p. 406-407; submitted by Robyn Greenlund]

Philips, Albert G. -- Richmond Enquirer - March 9, 1833 -- In Raleigh, (N.C.) on Sunday night, the 19th ult., Mr. Albert G. Philips, a native of Richmond, Virginia, in the 33rd year of his age. [Submitted by Dena Whitesell]

Rawlings, James -- Richmond Enquirer February 17, 1838 -- Died, on Tuesday, the 13th inst., at his residence, in the city of Richmond, James Rawlings, Esq., President of the Farmer's Bank of Virginia, in the 51st year of his age. The community in which he lived, could scarcely have experienced a greater loss in the death of any one of its members. Indeed, the life of James Rawlings is worthy of being studied and emulated, as a striking example of that excellence which is attainable by the unambitious qualities of modesty, good sense, strict integrity and punctuality..... Recommended by diligence and fidelity in the performance of his duties, he was, whilst still a young man, placed at the head of the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia. The transactions of this Institution, so extensively and closely connected witht he interests of a large portion of the people of the State, were for more than twenty years confided almost exclusively to his management........ Upon the first organization of the Farmers' Bank of Virginia, Mr. Rawlings was selected by the executive as a Director on behalf of the State; a selection which ahs been annually renewed ever since; and upon the appointment of the former President to the Bench of the General court, Mr. Rawlins was, by the concurring voices of his associates in the Directory and with the hearty approbation of the community generally, called to the office of President.......In the relations of husband, brother, master, neighbor, none could be more exemplary than Mr. Rawlings..(eulogy continues, no further relevant info. Submitted by Dena Whitesell).

Sparhawk, Edward V. -- Jan. 6, 1838 —At Richmond, Va., suddenly, aged about 35, Edward V. Sparhawk, editor of the Petersburg Intelligencer; a gentleman of fine talents, extensive acquirements, and a highly respectable and useful member of society.["Historical Collections of Virginia" by Henry Lowe, Babcock & Company, Charleston, S.C., 1845. p. 406-407; submitted by Robyn Greenlund]

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