Edward W. Crichton Of Southampton Dies

FRANKLIN, July 7-Edward Winfield Crichton, 75, prominent farmer of Southampton County, died at his home near Capron this morning after an illness of many months. Mr. Crichton was the son of the late Dr. James and Margaret Ann Elizabeth Crichton of Brunswick and Southampton counties.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rena Joyner Crichton: four daughters, Mrs. W. A. Hawks of Carson, Mrs. W. H. Holmes of Capron, Margaret and Florence Crichton of Capron; four sons, F. B. Winfield and Leroy of Pennsylvania, and Edward Jr. of Capron, and a number of grandchildren. 

Mr. Chichton was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Courtland, vice-president of the Bank of Capron for many years and a consistent member of Applewhite Methodist Church. 

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 5 P. M. 11 Jul, 1934, from his home near Capron with interment in Capron Cemetery. 

Active pallbearers will be V. S. Pittman, J. E. Foxx. T. D. Gardner, H. L. Bain. W. H. Story, R. S. Nicholson, W. B. Simmons, J. D. Vick. Honorary: J. T. Barham. L. Bain, E. L. Marks, J. E. Drewry, W. D. Reese, M. A. Pierce. W. P. Gillette, J. R. Kello, C. B. Parker, J. M. Nicholson. G. B. Everette, Wynne Crawford. P. B. Halligan, R. B. Saunder, W. T. Scarborough, Dr. W. T. Hawks, J. B. Hawks, G. B. Lenard, J. Milton Tyus, G. A. Landkford, P. B. Davis, Dr. J. N. Applewhite, C. W. Davis, H. A. Gillette, F. L. Davis. T. B. Bell. A. K. Pierce, A. B. Nicholson, S. P. Williams, Judge Jas. L. McLemore, H. F. Griffin.

Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Times-Dispatch
08 Jul, 1934
Page 9
Obituary for Edward Wia-fleld Crichton

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Edward Winfield Crichton, a 75-year-old farmer from Southampton County, passed away on 7 July 1934 after a long illness. He was survived by his wife, Rena, four daughters, four sons, and several grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Edward Winfield Crichton were held on 11 July 1934 at his home near Capron, with interment in Capron Cemetery.

## The Edited Obituary

Edward W. Crichton Of Southampton Dies

FRANKLIN, 7 July—Edward Winfield Crichton, 75, prominent farmer of Southampton County, died at his home near Capron this morning after an illness of many months. Mr. Crichton was the son of the late Dr. James and Margaret Ann Elizabeth Crichton of Brunswick and Southampton counties.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rena Joyner Crichton; four daughters, Mrs. W. A. Hawks of Carson, Mrs. W. H. Holmes of Capron, Margaret and Florence Crichton of Capron; four sons, F. B. Winfield and Leroy of Pennsylvania, and Edward Jr. of Capron, and a number of grandchildren.

Mr. Crichton was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Courtland, vice-president of the Bank of Capron for many years, and a consistent member of Applewhite Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 5 P.M., 11 July 1934, from his home near Capron with interment in Capron Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be V. S. Pittman, J. E. Foxx, T. D. Gardner, H. L. Bain, W. H. Story, R. S. Nicholson, W. B. Simmons, J. D. Vick. Honorary: J. T. Barham, L. Bain, E. L. Marks, J. E. Drewry, W. D. Reese, M. A. Pierce, W. P. Gillette, J. R. Kello, C. B. Parker, J. M. Nicholson, G. B. Everette, Wynne Crawford, P. B. Halligan, R. B. Saunders, W. T. Scarborough, Dr. W. T. Hawks, J. B. Hawks, G. B. Leonard, J. Milton Tyus, G. A. Lankford, P. B. Davis, Dr. J. N. Applewhite, C. W. Davis, H. A. Gillette, F. L. Davis, T. B. Bell, A. K. Pierce, A. B. Nicholson, S. P. Williams, Judge Jas. L. McLemore, H. F. Griffin.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Edward Winfield Crichton                     |
|---------|----------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 75 years                                     |
| Birth   | 1859 (estimated); Unknown                    |
| Death   | 7 July 1934; Near Capron, Southampton County |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                            | Relationship   | Residence                          |
|---------------------------------|----------------|------------------------------------|
| Edward Winfield Crichton        | Decedent       | Near Capron, Southampton County    |
| Rena Joyner Crichton            | Spouse         | Near Capron, Southampton County    |
| Dr. James Crichton              | Parent         | Brunswick and Southampton Counties |
| Margaret Ann Elizabeth Crichton | Parent         | Brunswick and Southampton Counties |
| Mrs. W. A. Hawks                | Child          | Carson                             |
| Mrs. W. H. Holmes               | Child          | Capron                             |
| Margaret Crichton               | Child          | Capron                             |
| Florence Crichton               | Child          | Capron                             |
| F. B. Winfield Crichton         | Child          | Pennsylvania                       |
| Leroy Crichton                  | Child          | Pennsylvania                       |
| Edward Crichton Jr.             | Child          | Capron                             |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Edward Winfield Crichton was a prominent farmer in Southampton County.
2. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Courtland.
3. He served as vice-president of the Bank of Capron for many years.
4. He was a consistent member of Applewhite Methodist Church.

## Publication Details

- Place: Richmond, Virginia
- Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Date: 8 July 1934
- Page: 9