James Dickerson
POLLEY
(b.
21 April 1858
,
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
d.
11 March 1942
,
Richmond, Virginia, USA
)
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James Dickerson POLLEY was born 21 April 1858 in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
James Dickerson POLLEY was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James Dickerson married Catherine Dalton MCCOTTER . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Catherine Dalton MCCOTTER was born 1 January 1865 in South Carolina, USA. Catherine Dalton died 16 May 1936 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
James Dickerson POLLEY died 11 March 1942 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
son of Hirma N Polley and Mary Jane Currie
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Children of James Dickerson POLLEY and Catherine Dalton MCCOTTER:
George Gibson POLLEY (b.1 May 1897, Richmond, Virginia, USA d. 28 February 1927, Richmond, Virginia, USA)
m. Hellen D STILLMAN 12 February 1922 in , Virginia, USA
Catherine Dalton MCCOTTER-- Place: Children of James Dickerson POLLEY and Catherine Dalton MCCOTTER:
George Gibson POLLEY (b.1 May 1897, Richmond, Virginia, USA d. 28 February 1927, Richmond, Virginia, USA)m. Hellen D STILLMAN 12 February 1922 in , Virginia, USA
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1858 Birth 21 April 1858
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states. 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1897 Birth of ChildGeorge Gibson POLLEY was born 1 May 1897, Richmond, Virginia, USA
James Dickerson was 39 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry. 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1922 Marriage of ChildGeorge Gibson POLLEY married 12 February 1922, , Virginia, USA to Hellen D STILLMAN
1927 Death of ChildGeorge Gibson POLLEY died 28 February 1927, Richmond, Virginia, USA
James Dickerson was 68 years old.
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2) 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law1936 Death of Spouse/PartnerCatherine Dalton MCCOTTER died 16 May 1936, Richmond, Virginia, USA
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFuneral
Polley Rites Will Be Held On Thursday
Funeral services for James Dickson Polley Sr., for many years a member of the firm of E. B. Taylor and Company, who died Wednesday morning after a brief illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Bullock, 117 North Crenshaw Avenue, will be held at 4 P.M. Thursday at Sweeny's Funeral Home, 208 West Grace Street. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Polley, a son of Hiram and Mrs. Mary Currie Polley, was born in Wilmington, N.C., but had resided here for 45 years. He was actively engaged in business until his retirement several years ago and was a charter member of the North Carolina Society. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Bullock of Richmond and Mrs. H. L. Scott of Roanoke; two sons, Colonel J. D. Polley Jr., United States Army, of Charleston, S.C., and Charles Nelson Polley of Richmond, and several grandchildren.
The Times Richmond Times-Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
March 12, 1942
Polley Rites Will Be Held On Thursday
Funeral services for James Dickson Polley Sr., for many years a member of the firm of E. B. Taylor and Company, who died Wednesday morning after a brief illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Bullock, 117 North Crenshaw Avenue, will be held at 4 P.M. Thursday at Sweeny's Funeral Home, 208 West Grace Street. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Polley, a son of Hiram and Mrs. Mary Currie Polley, was born in Wilmington, N.C., but had resided here for 45 years. He was actively engaged in business until his retirement several years ago and was a charter member of the North Carolina Society. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Bullock of Richmond and Mrs. H. L. Scott of Roanoke; two sons, Colonel J. D. Polley Jr., United States Army, of Charleston, S.C., and Charles Nelson Polley of Richmond, and several grandchildren.
The Times Richmond Times-Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
March 12, 1942
1942 Death 11 March 1942
Richmond, Virginia, USA
He died at the age of 83.
James is buried at: Mount Calvary Cemetery Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
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