### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Ella J. Beale, 74, died on 13 Feb 1934 at her son’s home in Franklin, Virginia. She was survived by one son, two daughters, and ten grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Mrs. Ella J. Beale were held on 15 Feb 1934 at her son’s residence in Franklin, Virginia. Burial details are unknown. ### Transcript Ella Jane Beale 5 JUL 1859 - 13 FEB 1934 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. ELLA J. BEALE. Franklin, Va. – Mrs. Ella J. Beale, 74, wife of Milton L. Beale, who died 34 years ago, died today [13 FEB 1934] at the home of her son, Ernest L. Beale, after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Frances Beale, of Southampton County. Mrs. Beale was a lifelong member of the Franklin Christian Church. She is survived by one son, Ernest L. Beale, of Franklin, and two daughters, Mrs. Joseph H. Saunders, Newport News, and Mrs. Manly Waff, of Charlottesville, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the residence of her son Thursday [15 Feb 1934] at 3 p.m. by Rev. Elwood W. Jones. Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 15 Feb 1934 Page 10 Obituary for ELLA J BEALE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 5 JUL 1859 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 13 FEB 1934 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mrs. Ella J. Beale | |---------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 74 years | | Birth | 5 July 1859; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 13 February 1934; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Mrs. Ella J. Beale | Decedent | Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Milton L. Beale | Spouse (predeceased) | Unknown | | John Beale | Father (predeceased) | Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Frances Beale | Mother (predeceased) | Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Ernest L. Beale | Son | Franklin, Virginia, USA | | Mrs. Joseph H. Saunders | Daughter | Newport News, Virginia, USA | | Mrs. Manly Waff | Daughter | Charlottesville, Virginia, USA | | Unknown (10) | Grandchildren | Unknown | ### Publication Details | Publication Name | Publication Date | Page Number | |--------------------------|----------------------|-------------| | The News and Observer | 15 February 1934 | Page 10 | ### Other Relevant Information Dates in the transcript are consistent with days of the week in February 1934: - Death date: Tuesday, 13 February 1934. - Funeral date: Thursday, 15 February 1934.