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

Written Accounts

1900-08-16, National Tribune; Part Two of Silas Crocker’s serialized account of life in captivity in Richmond - relates the story of his stay on Belle Isle with good details on the prison’s geography. Very fair account, though bitter
1900-09-25, Richmond Dispatch; Elizabeth Van Lew is near death
1900-09-26, New York Times; Obituary notice for Elizabeth Van Lew, notes that she was 83 years old
1900-09-26, New York Tribune; obituary notice for Elizabeth Van Lew – important biographical details
1900-09-26, Richmond Dispatch; Elizabeth Van Lew has died, will be buried Friday. Details on relatives and friends attending as well as details on her home
1900-09-26, Richmond Dispatch; Miss Van Lew to be buried Friday – excellent details about the funeral. List of pall-bearers, including Franklin Stearns. Morbid curiosity attends her death – many seek to view her body, but are turned away unless they are c
1900-09-26, Richmond Times; obituary of Elizabeth Van Lew with lengthy description of her life and wartime activities
1900-09-26, Richmond Times; very detailed obituary for Elizabeth Van Lew – provides nice summary of her life and spy career
1900-09-26; Richmond Dispatch; details on the will of Elizabeth Van Lew – mentions her unpublished manuscript
1900-09-27, Richmond Dispatch; Elizabeth Van Lew's funeral will be held tomorrow; has been postponed to allow her relatives to arrive

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