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Alexander V Belote

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Alexander V Belote

Birth
Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Death
14 Nov 1894 (aged 46–47)
Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
7 A E, Lot 105
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Norfolk Virginian November 15, 1894

Yesterday morning about 5 o'clock the residents of Lee Street, between Middleton
and Pine, were aroused by cries in the street and investigation revealed the
fact that Mr. Alex Belote, a well-known citizen, had taken his own life.
Mr. Belote was about 50 years of age and a brother of Mr. James L. Belote, of
Norfolk. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn his untimely death. He
had been until lately employed in the mill business. Since last August he has
been in the oyster business with Mr. J.W. Parker.
He was a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. and will get $250 and also a member of
Palestine Tent of Rechabites, of Norfolk, from which his heirs will receive some
small insurance.
His funeral will take place this afternoon at 2:30 from his late residence.

Condensed version of article in the Norfolk Virginian November 15, 1894
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The funeral of the late Alex Belote took place yesterday from the Berkley Avenue
Baptist Church. Rev. H.N. Quisenberry conducted the services, and the remains
were taken to Norfolk for interment. The Jr. O.U.A.M. and Palestine Tent of
Rechabites turned out in honor of him.

Norfolk Virginian November 16, 1894
Norfolk Virginian November 15, 1894

Yesterday morning about 5 o'clock the residents of Lee Street, between Middleton
and Pine, were aroused by cries in the street and investigation revealed the
fact that Mr. Alex Belote, a well-known citizen, had taken his own life.
Mr. Belote was about 50 years of age and a brother of Mr. James L. Belote, of
Norfolk. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn his untimely death. He
had been until lately employed in the mill business. Since last August he has
been in the oyster business with Mr. J.W. Parker.
He was a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. and will get $250 and also a member of
Palestine Tent of Rechabites, of Norfolk, from which his heirs will receive some
small insurance.
His funeral will take place this afternoon at 2:30 from his late residence.

Condensed version of article in the Norfolk Virginian November 15, 1894
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The funeral of the late Alex Belote took place yesterday from the Berkley Avenue
Baptist Church. Rev. H.N. Quisenberry conducted the services, and the remains
were taken to Norfolk for interment. The Jr. O.U.A.M. and Palestine Tent of
Rechabites turned out in honor of him.

Norfolk Virginian November 16, 1894

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