John William Beale 

John William Beale, 80, uncle of several Newport News residents, died Friday night [19 Mar, 1954] in the home of a daughter in Penns Grove, N. J. after six weeks illness. He was a native of Franklin and had lived in New Jersey for one year. He was a carpenter.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Harcum of Penns Grove: a son. John William Beale Jr., of Norfolk: a sister, Mrs. Walter Brett of Como, N. C.:.eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P. M. Monday 22 Mar, 1954 in New Hope Methodist Church, near Como. Burial will be in the church cemetery,.

Newport News, Virginia
Daily Press
22 Mar, 1954
Page 12
Obituary for John William Beale

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary
John William Beale, 80, a carpenter and native of Franklin, died on 19 Mar, 1954 after six weeks of illness. He lived in New Jersey for one year and was survived by a daughter, son, sister, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services
Funeral services were conducted on 22 Mar, 1954. He was buried in the New Hope Methodist Church cemetery.

### The Edited Obituary
John William Beale, 80, uncle of several Newport News residents, died Friday night 19 Mar, 1954 in the home of a daughter in Penns Grove, N.J. after six weeks' illness. He was a native of Franklin and had lived in New Jersey for one year. He was a carpenter.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Harcum of Penns Grove; a son, John William Beale Jr., of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. Walter Brett of Como, N.C.; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Monday 22 Mar, 1954 in New Hope Methodist Church, near Como. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence               |
|-------------------------|----------------|-------------------------|
| John William Beale      | Decedent       | Franklin, Virginia      |
| Bertha Harcum           | Daughter       | Penns Grove, New Jersey |
| John William Beale Jr.  | Son            | Norfolk, Virginia       |
| Mrs. Walter Brett       | Sister         | Como, North Carolina    |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence               |
|-------------------------|----------------|-------------------------|
| John William Beale      | Decedent       | Franklin, Virginia      |
| Bertha Harcum           | Daughter       | Penns Grove, New Jersey |
| John William Beale Jr.  | Son            | Norfolk, Virginia       |
| Mrs. Walter Brett       | Sister         | Como, North Carolina    |

### Other Relevant Information
1. John William Beale was a carpenter.
2. He was a native of Franklin, Virginia.
3. He had lived in New Jersey for one year prior to his death.

### Publication Details

| Place                  | Name        | Date         | Page    |
|------------------------|-------------|------------- |---------|
| Newport News, Virginia | Daily Press | 22 Mar, 1954 | Unknown |