Deaths
Information about deaths in Richmond, VA during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1867-08-28, Richmond Dispatch; little boy jumps on train on Broad street, falls, has legs crushed, and later dies – son of soldier killed at Ft. Gregg at Petersburg
1868-03-31, Richmond Whig; soldier who tried to kill Col. Rose in Lynchburg but was cracked in the head in return is “in a dying condition” at Libby Prison
1868-09-25, Richmond Whig; man commits suicide in Elizabeth Van Lew’s garden
1869-03-27; Sunbury (Pa.) American; lengthy and detailed description of Elizabeth Van Lew’s wartime actions – notes that she gave rooms to Captain Gibbs and was thus able to gain access to prisoners. Also notes a federal prisoner dying in her home
1869-04-03, Boston Traveller; long and detailed account of a visit to Richmond. Particular emphasis on Belle Isle, Libby Prison, Castle Thunder and the Cold Harbor battlefield.
1869-04-08, Richmond Dispatch; description of unburied dead and burnt bones at Fort Harrison
1869-04-09, Richmond Dispatch; party of men to investigate the claims of unburied dead at Fort Harrison
1869-04-10, Richmond Dispatch; reports of unburied dead and depredations at Fort Harrison are confirmed
1869-05-10, Richmond Dispatch; description of unburied dead at Malvern Hill and Fort Harrison
1869-05-11, Richmond Dispatch; Oakwood Memorial Association to investigate the claims of unburied dead at Malvern Hill and Fort Harrison

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