## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

James Preston Beale Sr, 31, of Holy Neck District, near Holland, died 19 Jan 1926. He was survived by his wife Estelle, three children, parents R. L. and Mrs. Beale, two sisters, and four brothers.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for James Preston Beale Sr were held at Holland Christian Church on Wed 21 Jan 1926. Burial took place at Holland Cemetery.

## Transcript

James Preston Beale Sr

21 APR 1896 - 19 JAN 1926
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JAMES PRESTON BEALE

Suffolk, Jan. 19. James Preston Beale, 31, a prominent young man of Holy Neck District, died today at his home near Holland. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Estelle Beale; three children, Albert, Helen Elizabeth, and James P. Beale Jr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Beale; two sisters, Mrs. A. G. Harvell, of Buckhorn, and Miss Mary Lee Beale, of Holland; four brothers, Oscar Lee Beale, of Holland; William A. Beale, of Wakefield; E. C. and R. O. Beale, of Holland.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Lightbourne assisted by the Rev. Dr. N. G. Newman at the Holland Christian Church Wednesday [January 21, 1926] afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Burial will be in the Holland Cemetery.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
20 Jan 1926
Page 11
Obituary for James Preston BEALE

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[Birth: 21 APR 1896 - Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]
[Death: 19 JAN 1926 - Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | James Preston Beale Sr                                       |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 31 years                                                     |
| Birth   | 21 APR 1896; Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA      |
| Death   | 19 JAN 1926; Holy Neck District, near Holland, Virginia, USA |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                     | Relationship   | Residence                        |
|--------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------|
| James Preston Beale Sr   | Decedent       | Holy Neck District, near Holland |
| Mrs. Estelle Beale       | Wife           | Not specified                    |
| Albert Beale             | Child          | Not specified                    |
| Helen Elizabeth Beale    | Child          | Not specified                    |
| James P. Beale Jr        | Child          | Not specified                    |
| Mr. R. L. Beale          | Father         | Not specified                    |
| Mrs. R. L. Beale         | Mother         | Not specified                    |
| Mrs. A. G. Harvell       | Sister         | Buckhorn                         |
| Miss Mary Lee Beale      | Sister         | Holland                          |
| Oscar Lee Beale          | Brother        | Holland                          |
| William A. Beale         | Brother        | Wakefield                        |
| E. C. Beale              | Brother        | Holland                          |
| R. O. Beale              | Brother        | Holland                          |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper           | The Virginian-Pilot |
|---------------------|---------------------|
| Publication Date    | 20 Jan 1926         |
| Publication Place   | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Page Number         | 11                  |
## Other Relevant Information

James Preston Beale Sr was described as a prominent young man of Holy Neck District. The funeral services were to be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Lightbourne, assisted by the Rev. Dr. N. G. Newman.