Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr
M, #221, b. 23 August 1899, d. 16 March 1985
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr|b. 23 Aug 1899\nd. 16 Mar 1985|p221.htm|Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr|b. 15 Jun 1868\nd. 5 Jun 1927|p194.htm|Mary Shubrick Horry|b. 22 Jul 1872\nd. 21 Jun 1948|p181.htm|John T. Eppes|b. 1829\nd. 3 Jul 1898|p310.htm|Mary C. Garthright|b. 1830\nd. 23 Feb 1899|p311.htm|Edward S. Horry|b. 13 Jun 1827\nd. 3 Dec 1892|p182.htm|Mattie C. Webb|b. 13 Jun 1843\nd. 24 Nov 1878|p183.htm|
Relationship=Granduncle of Constance Murray Chappell.
Last Edited=3 Oct 2009
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr was born on 23 August 1899 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.1,2 He was the son of Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr and Mary Shubrick Horry.
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr appeared in the 1900 census as a son of Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr in 405 North Tyrow Street, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, on 1 June 1900. He was listed as Edwd. M Eppes Jr, age 8 months, born Aug 1899 in North Carolina, at home.3
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr appeared in the 1910 census as a son of Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr on 16 April 1910 in 317 North Eleventh Street, Richmond, Virginia. He was listed as Edward M Eppes Jr, age 10.4
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr registered for the World War 1 Draft on 12 September 1918 while living at 2234 West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia. His nearest relative was his father, Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr. He was listed as Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr, age 19, born 23 Aug 1899. His occupation was shipping clerk at Carter-Venable Co. Inc. at 1001 E. Broad St, Richmond, VA. He was described as medium height, slender build, blue eyes, light red hair.5
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr appeared in the 1920 census as a son of Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr on 3 January 1920 in 2234 West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia. He was listed as Edward M Epps, Jr, age 20, single, born in North Carolina, working as a shipping clerk for a grain company.6
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr married Margaret Eleanor Gaines on 15 October 1921 at Grace Street Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. He was 22 at the time. They were married by the Rev. W. W. Weeks, DD.
When he was 27, his father, Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr, died on 5 June 1927 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 58.7
When he was 48, his mother, Mary Shubrick Horry, died on 21 June 1948 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.
Mary Shubrick Horry's obituary appeared in the newspaper in Richmond, Virginia, on 22 June 1948. It listed Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr as surviving her.8
Mary Shubrick Horry's obituary read:
When he was 64, his wife, Margaret Eleanor Gaines, died on 26 September 1963 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.
His wife, Margaret Eleanor Gaines Eppes, was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, aged 61.9,10
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr married Irma Elizabeth Clark on 7 February 1967. He was 67 at the time.11
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr's news article read as follows:
He appeared in a news article at Richmond, Virginia, on 9 September 1978.12 At the time of his death in 1985, Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr and Irma Elizabeth Clark Eppes were residing at 5100 Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr died on 16 March 1985 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 85. Edward was survived by his wife, Irma Elizabeth Clark. Edward was survived by his children Edward Mitchell Eppes III.13
On 17 March 1985, Edward's obituary appeared in the newspaper. It listed Irma Elizabeth Clark, Edward Mitchell Eppes III, Margaret Mitchell Eppes, Anne Ainslie Eppes, Ed Cowdrey and Ainslie L. Cowdrey as surviving him.14
Edward's obituary read:
On 17 March 1985, Edward's obituary appeared in the newspaper. It listed Irma Elizabeth Clark, Edward Mitchell Eppes III, Anne Ainslie Eppes, Margaret Mitchell Eppes, Ed Cowdrey and Ainslie L. Cowdrey as surviving him.15
Edward's obituary read:
He was listed in the obituary of Irma Elizabeth Clark on 25 July 1993 as preceding her in death at Richmond, Virginia.17
His wife, Irma Elizabeth Clark Eppes, was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, aged 71.18
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr appeared in the 1900 census as a son of Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr in 405 North Tyrow Street, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, on 1 June 1900. He was listed as Edwd. M Eppes Jr, age 8 months, born Aug 1899 in North Carolina, at home.3
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr appeared in the 1910 census as a son of Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr on 16 April 1910 in 317 North Eleventh Street, Richmond, Virginia. He was listed as Edward M Eppes Jr, age 10.4
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr registered for the World War 1 Draft on 12 September 1918 while living at 2234 West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia. His nearest relative was his father, Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr. He was listed as Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr, age 19, born 23 Aug 1899. His occupation was shipping clerk at Carter-Venable Co. Inc. at 1001 E. Broad St, Richmond, VA. He was described as medium height, slender build, blue eyes, light red hair.5
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr appeared in the 1920 census as a son of Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr on 3 January 1920 in 2234 West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia. He was listed as Edward M Epps, Jr, age 20, single, born in North Carolina, working as a shipping clerk for a grain company.6
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr married Margaret Eleanor Gaines on 15 October 1921 at Grace Street Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. He was 22 at the time. They were married by the Rev. W. W. Weeks, DD.
When he was 27, his father, Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr, died on 5 June 1927 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 58.7
When he was 48, his mother, Mary Shubrick Horry, died on 21 June 1948 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.
Mary Shubrick Horry's obituary appeared in the newspaper in Richmond, Virginia, on 22 June 1948. It listed Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr as surviving her.8
Mary Shubrick Horry's obituary read:
Mrs. Mary S. Eppes
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary S. Eppes who died Monday at the home of ther daughter Mrs. John R Chappell Jr, 3418 Noble Avenue, will be held at 4 PM Wednesday at the Joseph W Bliley Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Surviving Mrs. Eppes are her daughter, Mrs. Chappell; a son E. M. Eppes Jr; two sisters Mrs. J. S. Seabrook of Hendersonville, North Carolina and Miss Mattie W. orry of Ridgeland, South Carolina and three grandchildren, Dr. E. M. Eppes III, Mrs. B. P. Walters, and John R. Chappell III
8 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary S. Eppes who died Monday at the home of ther daughter Mrs. John R Chappell Jr, 3418 Noble Avenue, will be held at 4 PM Wednesday at the Joseph W Bliley Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Surviving Mrs. Eppes are her daughter, Mrs. Chappell; a son E. M. Eppes Jr; two sisters Mrs. J. S. Seabrook of Hendersonville, North Carolina and Miss Mattie W. orry of Ridgeland, South Carolina and three grandchildren, Dr. E. M. Eppes III, Mrs. B. P. Walters, and John R. Chappell III
When he was 64, his wife, Margaret Eleanor Gaines, died on 26 September 1963 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.
His wife, Margaret Eleanor Gaines Eppes, was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, aged 61.9,10
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr married Irma Elizabeth Clark on 7 February 1967. He was 67 at the time.11
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr's news article read as follows:
(Original Newspaper clipping of unknown date or origin)
CARTER-VENABLE CO. ELECTS ITS OFFICERS - Reorganized Company at Old Quarters With Increased Capital.
Organization of the Carter-Venable Company, to succeed to firm of Carter, Venable & Co., has been completed, since the death of H. G. Carter and the withdrawal of his interests from the concern. The new company, which has an increased capital, is composer of A. Reid Venable, president; E. M. Eppes, vice-president, and R. H. Sarvey, secretary and treasurer.
These officers were connected with the old establishment of Carter, Venable & Co., Mr. Venable as secretary and treasurer, Mr. Eppes as manager of the seed and shipping department and Mr. Sarvey as a city salesman. The new company will occupy the same quarters as its predecessor, and will engage in the same wholesale and commission hay, grain and feed business.
CARTER-VENABLE CO. ELECTS ITS OFFICERS - Reorganized Company at Old Quarters With Increased Capital.
Organization of the Carter-Venable Company, to succeed to firm of Carter, Venable & Co., has been completed, since the death of H. G. Carter and the withdrawal of his interests from the concern. The new company, which has an increased capital, is composer of A. Reid Venable, president; E. M. Eppes, vice-president, and R. H. Sarvey, secretary and treasurer.
These officers were connected with the old establishment of Carter, Venable & Co., Mr. Venable as secretary and treasurer, Mr. Eppes as manager of the seed and shipping department and Mr. Sarvey as a city salesman. The new company will occupy the same quarters as its predecessor, and will engage in the same wholesale and commission hay, grain and feed business.
He appeared in a news article at Richmond, Virginia, on 9 September 1978.12 At the time of his death in 1985, Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr and Irma Elizabeth Clark Eppes were residing at 5100 Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr died on 16 March 1985 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 85. Edward was survived by his wife, Irma Elizabeth Clark. Edward was survived by his children Edward Mitchell Eppes III.13
On 17 March 1985, Edward's obituary appeared in the newspaper. It listed Irma Elizabeth Clark, Edward Mitchell Eppes III, Margaret Mitchell Eppes, Anne Ainslie Eppes, Ed Cowdrey and Ainslie L. Cowdrey as surviving him.14
Edward's obituary read:
Edward Mitchell EPPES Jr., 85, of 5100 Monument Ave., retired owner of Carter-Venable CO., and husband of Irma Clark Eppes.
EPPES
Edward Mitchell Eppes, Jr., 85, of 5100 Monument Ave., retired owner of Carter-Venable Co. died Saturday, March 16, 1985. He is survived by his wife, Irma Clark Eppes; a son, Dr. Edward Mitchell Eppes III of Lancaster, VA; two granddaughters, Mrs. Thomas O. Cowdrey, III and Mrs. Theodore M. Curtis, Jr; and two great-grandchildren, all of Richmond. Mr. Eppes was born in Charlotte, NC, moved to Richmond with his parents, when six months of age. After graduating from John Marshall High School, he worked for Carter-Venable Co. which he purchased and ran until his retirement in 1960. After retirement, he joined Tuckahoe Rescue Squad, where he worked as a volunteer every week until the past two years. Mr. Eppes was a former president of the Richmond Grain Exchange and a life member of Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11 am. Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., in charge of arrangements.
14 EPPES
Edward Mitchell Eppes, Jr., 85, of 5100 Monument Ave., retired owner of Carter-Venable Co. died Saturday, March 16, 1985. He is survived by his wife, Irma Clark Eppes; a son, Dr. Edward Mitchell Eppes III of Lancaster, VA; two granddaughters, Mrs. Thomas O. Cowdrey, III and Mrs. Theodore M. Curtis, Jr; and two great-grandchildren, all of Richmond. Mr. Eppes was born in Charlotte, NC, moved to Richmond with his parents, when six months of age. After graduating from John Marshall High School, he worked for Carter-Venable Co. which he purchased and ran until his retirement in 1960. After retirement, he joined Tuckahoe Rescue Squad, where he worked as a volunteer every week until the past two years. Mr. Eppes was a former president of the Richmond Grain Exchange and a life member of Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11 am. Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., in charge of arrangements.
On 17 March 1985, Edward's obituary appeared in the newspaper. It listed Irma Elizabeth Clark, Edward Mitchell Eppes III, Anne Ainslie Eppes, Margaret Mitchell Eppes, Ed Cowdrey and Ainslie L. Cowdrey as surviving him.15
Edward's obituary read:
E.M.Eppes Jr. dies at 85
Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr., former owner of Carter-Venable Co., died yesterday. He was 85 and lived at 5100 Monument Ave.
Mr. Eppes was born in Charlotte, NC, and came to Richmond with his parents at age 6 months. He graduated from John Marshall High School and went to work for Carter-Venable, a feed and seed business at $7 a week. Mr. Eppes eventually bought the business.
He sold it in 1960 to Southern States Cooperative and remained with the company one more year to assist in the transition.
Three years later, he joined the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad and worked up to 30 hours a week, because, he said, "You rust out much quicker than you wear out."
Survivors include his wife, Irma Clark Eppes, and his son, Dr. Edward Mitchell Eppes III of Lancaster.
The funeral will be at 11 am Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad
15 He was buried on 19 Mar 1985 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, located at 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, aged 85.15,16 Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr., former owner of Carter-Venable Co., died yesterday. He was 85 and lived at 5100 Monument Ave.
Mr. Eppes was born in Charlotte, NC, and came to Richmond with his parents at age 6 months. He graduated from John Marshall High School and went to work for Carter-Venable, a feed and seed business at $7 a week. Mr. Eppes eventually bought the business.
He sold it in 1960 to Southern States Cooperative and remained with the company one more year to assist in the transition.
Three years later, he joined the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad and worked up to 30 hours a week, because, he said, "You rust out much quicker than you wear out."
Survivors include his wife, Irma Clark Eppes, and his son, Dr. Edward Mitchell Eppes III of Lancaster.
The funeral will be at 11 am Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad
He was listed in the obituary of Irma Elizabeth Clark on 25 July 1993 as preceding her in death at Richmond, Virginia.17
His wife, Irma Elizabeth Clark Eppes, was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, aged 71.18
Child of Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr and Margaret Eleanor Gaines
- Edward Mitchell Eppes III+ b. 10 Aug 1922, d. 15 Mar 2001
Citations
- [S21] Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006).
- [S7] Ancestry.com, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005).
- [S39] Edw. M Eppes household, 1900 US Census, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, population schedule, 405 North Tyrow Street Charlotte City, Ward 4, enumeration district (ED) 50, page/sheet 248-A/1, dwelling 4, family 5, line 27-29; National Archives.
- [S31] Edward M Eppes household, 1910 US Census, Richmond Madison Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, population schedule, Madison Ward, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, enumeration district (ED) 116, page/sheet 2B, dwelling 15, family 31, line 1-5; National Archives micropublication T624; (with his wife, son, daughter, and 3 borders.).
- [S7] Ancestry.com, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Eppes, Edward Mitchell Jr. Born 23 Aug 1899. Age 19. Serial number 2825. Order Number 3786. Richmond Virginia.
- [S43] Edward Epps household, 1920 US Census, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, population schedule, Richmond City, Ward Lee, 2234 West Grace Street, enumeration district (ED) 91, page/sheet 3451/3-B, dwelling 44, family 53, line 83-89; National Archives; (with Mary Williams, servant, a single, black female, age 18.).
- [S9] Edward Mitchell Eppes Sr, Death Certificate 13311-1233 (6 Jun 1927), State of Virginia Vital Statistics, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia, Died: 5 Jun 1927. Residence: 1503 Bellevue Avenue Richmond VA. Hereinafter cited as Edward M Eppes Death Certificate.
- [S226] Media General, Richmond (VA) News Leader (Richmond, VA), Obituary: "Mrs. Mary S. Eppes", 22 Jun 1948, page 9, on Film 5 (inclusive dates) 16 Jun 1948 - 13 Jul 1948 (Library of Virginia).
- [S1] Interview with Constance Murray Chappell (9038 Hoke Brady Rd, Richmond, VA, 23231), by Constance Murray Chappell. Constance Murray Chappell (9038 Hoke Brady Rd, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, 23231).
- [S305] Margaret Eleanor Gaines Tombstone, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell.
- [S36] Interview with Jr Edward Mitchell Eppes (Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA), by Constance Murray Chappell, 1980. Constance Murray Chappell (9038 Hoke Brady Rd, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, 23231).
- [S226] Media General, Richmond (VA) News Leader, "Rescue Squad Reunion", Sat 9 Spet 1978, with picture of him.
- [S21] Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index, month and year validated.
- [S278] Edward Mitchell EPPES Jr Obituary, Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, 17 March 1995, page D-12. Hereinafter cited as Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch.
- [S278] Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 17 March 1995, page D-12, E.M.Eppes Jr. dies at 85.
- [S304] Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr Tombstone, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell.
- [S69] Irma Clark Eppes Obituary, Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, 25 Jul 1993, Area/State Section, page B-2, Author: Compiled from news sources. Hereinafter cited as Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch.
- [S355] Irma Elizabeth Clark Tombstone, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, Share the headstone with her husband, Edward Mitchell Eppes Jr.