Byrd sails from Richmond to Tangier Island voyage report
Richard Evelyn Byrd describes his coastal journey from Richmond on August 21, 1909. He notes arrests and identifications in Gadsden Alabama, interactions with local officials, and provide vivid observations of Tangier Island and its crabbers menhaden boats sharks and local life including churches schools and graves along with a return trip to Norfolk and Richmond by rail. He records the era’s maritime economy and island culture with detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Davis
Alabama
Sarah
Gabrell Ladlow
King Carter
Carter
Ichabod
Chesapeake
Tangier Island
Auty
Wellorth
Norfolk
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Richard Evelyn Byrd
King Carter’s Church Between Old Lancaster and Bruton Comparisons
An observer recalls a factory turning menhaden into fertilizer in 45 minutes and visits Christ Church in Lancaster County known as Old King Carter’s Church. The early structure, dating before 1669, remains largely original except for a new roof, with a high pulpit, box pews, and slave gallery. Gravestones include Woblin Carter and a Glynn lineage, noting Anne Carter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake
Lancaster County
Christ Church
King Carter
Bruton
Williamsburg
Carter
Clarke County
John Carter
Charles Carter
Woblin Carter
Anne Domini
Jane
Morgan Glynn
George
Elinor Carter
Anne
Cleave Carter
Campbell Couple as Guests of McSherry Family
Mr and Mrs John P Campbell from Earl Court Baltimore visit for a week hosted by Dr and Mrs J W Mc Sherry on East Burck street in Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Campbell
Earl Court
Baltimore
J. W. McSherry
East Burck Street
Martinsburg Journal
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Tavenner
Herbert
Warrick
Gads@en
Ala
Messrs
R. W. Stanfield
J. J. Moore
R.S. Aitken
Gadsden
Winchester
James and
Middlesex
Rappahannock River
Oure
Pike
Chiles & Wisecarver
Swimley & G2
Swimley & C
Ium
Jack
Cork-Main Sts
Bell Phone
Virginia
Middletown
A. J. Merrill
National Ave
Postum Cereal Co, Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Tory
Mee Rey Tai Telephone
Southern Bell Telephone Company
South
Thos. B. Byrd
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Sibert & Denny Jewelers
N. Main St
Nater
Panama
G. W. Pulliam & Bro
West Piccadilly St
Nyals
Franck Baker & Son
Rice’s Music Store
F. L. Robinson
Manassas
Star Office
Lee
Senseney Road
Star
Hogue Creek
C. V.R. R. Crossing
Harry Jack
Evans
Peel Ok
Elgin Movement
Berryville Horse Show Grounds
A. B. Coleman
Berryville
Roe
Washington Street
Leicester Street
McKimliffenderfer
Market St
Portland
U. S
Glaize & Brother
J. W. Rosenberger
Winchester, VA
Cufaib
H. & W. Seabright
North Main Street
Whitman Bay
Rippvon
W. Va
P.O. R
City Realty
Horace E. McKinster
M. M. Lynch
J. M. Steck
Water and
Brad Cock Streets
T. Y. Kinzel
J. Wm. Miller
A. G. Swanson
Auc
Piccadilly Sr
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