Anna J (Cordle) Heath (1857 - 1913)

Born 31 Aug 1857 in Lochleven Magisterial District, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States

Died 6 Mar 1913 at age 55 in Manchester, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Anna J. Cordle, aka Mrs. Rudolph R Garland, aka Mrs. Jessie F. Heath, (31 Aug 1857 - 6 Mar 1913) Age 55

The name Indiana

The 1860 US Federal Census and the 1870 US Federal Census record her name as Indiana J. Cordle. These are the only 2 source documents that record this name. She was 2 years old and 12 years old. She did not use this name as an adult.

Source Documents Disagree on Birth Year

The Certificate of Death records her birth year as 31 Aug 1862. This date is wrong. It can not be correct because she is recorded on the 1860 US Census as 2-year old Indiana J. Caudle. Notice also that the father's surname is misspelled. The enumerator lists the other family members as head of house, Sterling Caudle, 35-years-old, wife, Mary A Caudle, 34-years-old and son, William Thomas Caudle, 5-years-old.

Birth & Parents

On 31 Aug 1857 in Lochleven, Lunenburg, Virginia, Indiana J. Cordle was born, the 2nd known child of 8 known children born to Sterling Cordle and Mary Ann Roberson

Marriage to Rudolph R Garland

In either 1877 or 1878 Anna J. Cordle, 20 years old married Rudolph R Garland, the 22 year old son of Robert Coleman Garland, (abt 1827 - 12 March 1889) and Lucy James Robbins, (x Feb 1832 - 1905)

There are 2 different dates recorded for the marriage of Anna J. Cordle and Rudolph R. Garland. The earliest date is 10 Nov 1877 and the later date is 22 May 1878. Both agree that the marriage took place in Lochleven, Lunenburg, Virginia.

1 known Child: a daughter

Together Rudolph and Anna Garland had 1 known child, a daughter, who was born in Lochleven Magisterial District, Lunenburg, Virginia. Her name is:

• Florence Garland, aka Mrs. Edward Eugene Burchard, (23 Sept 1879 - 19 July 1955) Age 75. She is buried next to her mother in Maury Cemetery, section 16 division 17 Part of Lot 218 Sq. Ft. Plot book 90. There are no grave markers.

Divorce from Rudolph R Garland

Sometime between 1879 and 1889 Anna divorced Rudolph R Garland

Marriage to Jessie F Heath

On 27 Dec 1889 in Caswell County, N.C., Anna J. Garland married Jessie F. Heath.

1 known Child: a son

Together Jessie and Anna Heath had 1 known child, a son, who was born in Manchester, Chesterfield, Virginia.

• Jessie Louis Heath, (8 July 1891 - 29 June 1966) Age 74, New Cathedral Cemetery, Plot: Section AA/ Lot 126/ Grave 7, Baltimore City, MD., FAG ID: 232480480

Death of Jessie F. Heath ?

Not much is known about Jessie after 1900, he just disappears. His occupation is listed as "Tinner" which means that he installed tin on the roof of buildings.

The following newspaper notice is the only source document located concerning James Heath's death. The details match up with our guy in many ways except for the initial 'A'.

“Mr. J. A. Heath of Dunn. Correspondence of The Observer. Dunn. Jan. 14 – Mr. J. A. Heath, a tinner in the employment of H. O. Metts, died suddenly at his boarding place here Sunday morning; he remains were carried to Richmond, VA., for interment. “ Published in The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina) 16 Jan 1910, Sunday, Page 3. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111473304/obituary-for-dunn-jan/

Death & Burial

On 6 March 1913 in Manchester, Chesterfield, Virginia, Anna J. Heath died. Her death certificate records the cause of death was due to Sarcoma, an uncommon group of cancers which arise in the bones, and connective tissue such as fat and muscle.

Obituary Notice

• Note: The newspaper misprinted her surname.

"Mrs. Annie J. Sheath. Mrs. Annie J. Sheath died early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Burkheart, Center Heights, Chesterfield County. She is survived by one son, J. L. Sheath, three brothers, E. T., W. T. and S. L. Cordle, and two sisters, Mrs. D. B. Williams and Mrs. J. R. Fasan. The funeral will be held at noon to-day from the home. Interment will be in Maury Cemetery." Published in The Times-Dispatch, Saturday, March 8, 1913, Page 8. Accessed via Library of Virginia, Virginia Chronicle database https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=TD19130308.1.8&srpos=7&e=--1913---1914--en-20--1-byDA-txt-txIN-%22Sheath%22-------

Funeral services over the body of Mrs. Annie J. Sheath, who died early Friday morning In the home of her daughter, Mrs. Burkheart, Center Heights. Chesterfield county, was held yesterday at noon from the home. The burial was made in Maury cemetery. " Published in the Richmond Virginian, (Richmond, Virginia) Volume 4, Number 39, 9 March 1913, Page 20. Accessed via Library of Virginia, Virginia Chronicle database https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=RIV19130309.1.20&srpos=8&e=--1913---1914--en-20--1-byDA-txt-txIN-%22Sheath%22-------

A Find-A-Grave memorial has been created for Anna J. (Cordle) [Garland] Heath. Unfortunately, the obituary misspelled her surname, instead of Heath, it printed Sheath. The site does have a photo of the gravesite, but there are no tombstones for the three people buried in the plot. If you want to you may access it here: Find A Grave: Memorial #114982111.

Sources

Uploaded NC Marriage License

State of North Carolina. Caswell County, Office Register of Deeds. Form Number 512. Marriage License and Certificate for the use of Ministers or J.P.’s. Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1889, Marriage Place: Caswell, North Carolina. Bride: Anna J Garland, Gender: Female, Race: White, Age: 30, Resident of Manchester, Virginia. Daughter of S. D. (Living) and Mary A. Garland (living) resident of Richmond, VA. Groom: Jesse F Heath: Gender: Male, Race: White, Age: 26, Resident of Manchester, Virginia. Father: John Heath, (deceased) Mother: Anna Heath (living) resident of Richmond, VA. The marriage ceremony was conducted by Thomas H. Walker, a missionary Baptist minister of the gospel, at his home in Caswell, NC. The ceremony was witnessed by John Straden and N. N. Walker, both residents of Richmond, Va.

Uploaded Caswell County, NC Marriage Register

See Line 8: Jessie F Heath and Anna J Garland. Perhaps, because of social stigma of being divorced Anna did not use her maiden name nor give her parents name, Cordle.

Uploaded Death Certificate

Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics. Certificate of Death, Richmond, Virginial. Place of Death. County of Chesterfield, District of Manchester, Owen Ave. Center Heights. File No. 5496. Primary Registration District Number: 200. Registered No. 29. Name of Deceased: Mrs. Anna J. Heath. Female. White. Widowed. Date of Birth: 31 Aug 1862. Birthplace: Virginia. Age: 51 years. 5 months. 7 days. Occupation: N.A. Father: Sterling D. Cordle. Birthplace: Virginia. Mother: Mary Roberson. Birthplace: Virginia. Informant: (Brother) E. J. Cordle of Chesterfield County. The medical examiner, E. C. Bryce M.D. of 3107 Hull Street, certified that he attended to the deceased from 1 Sept 1912 to 6 March 1913 and that the Time and Date of Death was 11:00 p.m. on 6 March 1913. He further determined the immediate cause of death was due to Sarcoma. J. W. Bliley in charge of funeral arrangements. Burial on 8 March 1913 in Maury Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

Father's Obituary Notice

“Mr. S. D. Cordle died at his late residence, on Thirteenth Street between Decatur and Stockton, yesterday, in the 65th year of his age, from a paralytic stroke. The funeral will take place from the residence this afternoon at 3 o’clock and the remains will be interred in Maury cemetery.“ Published in the Personal Gleanings section of the Richmond Dispatch, (Richmond, Virginia) Number 12,865, Friday, 21 October 1892, Column 5, Page 3. Accessed via Library of Virginia https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=RD18921021.1.3&e=--1890---1900--en-20--1-byDA-txt-txIN-

His obituary was also published in Times, (Richmond, Virginia) Volume 6, Number 215, Saturday, 22 October 1892, Page 4. Accessed via Library of Virginia https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=T18921022.1.4&srpos=12&e=--1890---1900--en-20--1-byDA-txt-txIN-%22Cordie%22-------

“The funeral of Mr. S. D. Cordle, whose death was noted in yesterday’s dispatch, too place from his late residence, on Thirteenth Street, yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock and the interment was in Maury cemetery. “ Published in the Richmond Dispatch, (Richmond, Virginia) Number 12,866, 22 October 1892, Page 4. Accessed via https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=RD18921022.1.4&srpos=2&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-%22S+D+Cordle%22-------

A Find-A-Grave memorial has been created for Sterling Daniel Cordle. However, there is not much information posted on the site nor is there a photo of the cemetery or his gravesite. But, If you want to you may access it here Find A Grave: Memorial #115203223.

Florence Visits her Mother

"Miss Florence Garland, of Swansboro, Chesterfield County, Va., is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. J. Heath, on Thirty-fifth Street." Published in the City News Brief column of Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) Vol. IV.169, Wednesday, 19 July 1899. Page 1. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/230201426/?terms=%22Florence%20garland%22&match=1

Son Jesse Marries Gertrude Curlett

“Jesse Heath and Miss Gertrude Curlett, of Swansboro were married at the home of Rev. B. D. Thomas on Thursday evening at 9 o’clock. The marriage was not held in the home of the bride’s parents because of the illness of her father. The groom is an electrician.” Published in the Times Dispatch, (Richmond, Virginia) Number 18,304, 2 July 1910, Page 3. Accessed via https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=TD19100702.1.3&e=--1900---1910--en-20--1--txt-txIN-%22Jesse+Heath%22-------