Lindsey Pitt O'Neal Hagen ^43,44

  General Notes:

A family story related that Lindsey Pitt O'Neal Hagen was named for the physician that delivered him. After years of searching I believe I have found that individual in the 1910 Federal Census (ED# 24, page 23B): Lindsay P. Oneal (72-Mu-widower-Physician VA/VA/VA) is living at 145 East Main Street in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA. He is living alone except for his housekeeper, Sarah E. Laird (white - 32 - single). This individual is found in the 1900 Federal Census for Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA. (ED# 17, page 2A) as L. P. Oneale (62-W-Oct 1837-VA-Physician) with his wife Maggie L. (60-W-Nov 1839-PA) living at145 East Main Street. Also in the household is his sister [sister-in-law] Lizzie Eckols (Oct 1829-PA). Lindsey and Maggie have been married 32 years with no children. This is most likely the individual who was so admired by Edwin and Mary that they named a son for him. This conclusion is made not only for the name but for that fact that the Edwin Hagen Family was living nearby this family in Mechcanicsburg, PA at this time. It is of interest that the 1880 Federal Census for Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA records Linsay P. (43 - Physician / white VA/VA/VA) and Maggie L. (43 - white PA/PA/PA) O'neal. Also in the household is his niece Lillie M. Eckels (29 - PA). The 1870 Federal Census for Mechanicsburg records L. P. (34) and Margaretta (35) O'neal. Also in the household is Lilly (20) and Elizabeth (30) Eckels as well as Thomas (59 - retired farmer), Nancy (40), and Harry (4) McElheny. See research notes for Lindsey P. O. Hagen for interesting facts on the Doctor.


Below is a brief biography of Garlan and Lindsey Hagen by Sarah Ellis Davis (niece, written in April 2000). Sarah had handled Aunt Gar's affairs and wanted all those named in her estate to know about Aunt Gar and Uncle Lindsey.

Garlan Riddick Daughtrey Hagen was born September 21, 1906 in Suffolk, Virginia. She was the third of five children born to Theophilus Losey Daughtrey (10/20/1867 to 8/12/1922) and Alnona Doughtie Daughtrey (6/17/1874 to 10/23/1956). Her siblings were Ethel Cornelia, Lyman Carroll, Anna LeClaire, and Inez Wilson.

Lindsey Pitt O'Neal Hagen was born April 9, 1908 in Elmont, Virginia. He was the seventh of eight children born to Edwin Walter Hagen, Jr. (12/1/1872 to 3/17/1958) and Mary Elizabeth Reynolds Hagen (2/6/1873 to 9/26/1944). His siblings were Alvah, Charles, Edward, Mary, Margaret, Helen, and Jean.

Garlan and Lindsey were married on June 17, 1940 at Garlan's home on Westwood Street in Bensley Village, Chesterfield County. Paul Hagen was the Best Man and LeClaire Daughtrey was the Maid of Honor. Garlan was given in marriage by her brother, Carroll Daughtrey. Garlan and Lindsey's honeymoon trip took them to New England; New York, including Niagara Falls; and Canada, including Montreal and Ontario.

Garlan and Lindsey lived with Garlan's mother on Westwood Street in Bensley Village until they had their own home built on Sherbourne Road, also in Bensley Village, in approximately 1954. Lindsey cleared the lot himself and continued to work vigorously in their yard throughout his life, growing beautiful azaleas, trees, shrubs, and flowers. When he retired from the IRS and they asked what he would like as a farewell gift, he requested a wheelbarrow. After Lindsey's death, Garlan moved to Beaufont Towers in South Richmond where she lived until her death.

Garlan's and Lindsey's lives reflected their faith in God. They were active, lifelong members of Sherbourne Methodist Church where Lindsey served as Sunday School Superintendent and Garlan played the piano for Sunday School. In 1956 the Sunday School had an enrollment of 390. Lindsey's favorite hymns were "How Great Thou Art" and "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me" At age 91, Garlan was still singing with conviction "Jesus Loves Me", "God Bless America", and "Blessed Assurance".

I'm not sure where Lindsey graduated from high school or where his first jobs were, but from April 13, 1942 until November 27, 1945 he served in the U. S. Navy, aboard the aircraft carriers, USS Langley and USS Antietam, stationed in the Pacific. At the time of his discharge, he was a mailman first class. Lindsey's longest employment was with the Internal Revenue Service. He retired in 1973 after twenty?one years.

Garlan graduated from Chester Agricultural High School in Chester Virginia in 1923. After completing business school, she held many different secretarial positions. Her longest employment was with the state of Virginia where she worked for the Department of Motion Picture Censorship and for the Highway Department. She retired shortly after Lindsey did.

Lindsey always enjoyed sports, both as a spectator and as a participant. As a young man he played tennis. His family home in Bensley even had a tennis court*. Later he played on church and office softball teams, and he participated in his office bowling league. Garlan and Lindsey both enjoyed music. For awhile Lindsey played the saxophone. Garlan played the piano. They both enjoyed taking organ lessons. They loved watching the Lawrence Whelk show. Travelling was a lifetime pleasure for Garlan and Lindsey. They enjoyed driving across country several times, visiting scenic and historic places. They also loved travelling to visit family members. After retirement they had opportunities to go on a number of cruises. Lindsey was especially enthusiastic about taking and showing slides of the beautiful places they visited.

Throughout their lives Garlan's and Lindsay's greatest joy came from being together and from spending time with their families. They were devoted to their parents and their siblings, and even though they had no children of their own, they were like a second set of devoted parents and grandparents to two generations of nephews and nieces. They shared in their celebrations and in their difficulties, always ready and willing to help in any way that was needed. They have indeed left a legacy of love. Thanks be to God for these very special people.
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* A family story told of Lindsey building and maintaning the tennis court at his home in Bensley Village. After my father's funeral [Paul D. Hagen's funeral in 1993] I went to the location of the old homeplace where Bensley Elementary School now sits (6600 Strathmore Rd). While walking around the grounds admiring the huge old oak trees on the property and imagining the tennis court, pond, home, out buildings and other structures, I was greeted by a school staff member and asked if they could help me (Good for them!). I told them my mission and they invited me in to talk with the principal. During our visit I was told that the school was writing a history project and wanted to know more about the "Australian tennis star" who once lived in the home that occupied the property. I am sure Lindsey would have been amused that his legacy had spanned across the globe.


The SSDI records:
Lindsey P. Hagen
SSN: 223-01-2395
Last Residence: 23234 Richmond, Chesterfield, Virginia
Born: 9 Apr 1908
Died: Feb 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Lindsey was on board the Langley from August 1943 through July 1944:
USS Langley (CVL-27), an 11,000-ton Independence class small aircraft carrier built at Camden, New Jersey, was originally ordered as the light cruiser Fargo (CL-85). By the time her keel was laid in April 1942, she had been redesigned as an aircraft carrier, using the original cruiser hull and machinery. Commissioned in August 1943, Langley went to the Pacific late in the year and entered combat during the Marshalls operation in January-February 1944. During the next four months, her planes attacked Japanese positions in the central Pacific and western New Guinea. In June 1944, she took part in the assault on the Marianas and in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Langley continued her war role through the rest of 1944, participating in the Palaus Operation, raids on the Philippines, Formosa and the Ryukyus, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
Early in 1945 Lindsey returned to the States to serve on board the newly built USS Antietam (CV-36) at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania. The USS Antietam transited the Panama Canal moving into the Pacific Ocean in June and was en route to the Western Pacific war zone when Japan capitulated in August 1945.


Hill's 1937 Richmond Virginia City Directory
Lindsey P. Hagen clk Altantic Life Ins Co.

The 1940 United States Census for Virginia, Chesterfield Co., Bermuda Magisterial District: see general notes on his brother, Alvah Hagen.

Hill's 1959 Richmond Virginia City Directory (Chesterfield & Henrico Counties)
Lindsey P. Hagen revenue officer Internal Revenue Serv h1421 Sherbourne rd (WHS)

  Research Notes:

Uncle Lindsey was said to have been named for the doctor who delivered him. Below is a bio on Dr. Lindsay Pitts O'Neale from Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 62-63. In it, the good Doctor is said to be the son of Albert G. and Anna (Wearing) O'Neal and brother of Thomas of Essex Co., VA. It is a fact documented in census records that both Thomas and Lindsey moved to Baltimore ca 1860* and then Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA. The 1910 census records Lindsey as "Mulatto". The 1857 slave census records a slave named "Lindsey" in the Essex County schedules and one wonders of the possibility that Lindsey and Thomas were children of Albert and one of his slaves. The 1850 census in Essex Co., VA records Albert ONeale alone, without a wife and no children and real estate valued at $20,000. He is rather wealthy with some 50 slaves. Neither Thomas nor Lindsay O'Neale can be found in that census record. The 1860 Census for Essex Co. records Albert with a worth estimated at $74,000. It leaves one to wonder whether or not Lindsay and Thomas would have left such prosperity in the late 1850s if they were legitimate heirs. It is possible that they were children of the "master" and slave and were given their freedom, left the area, and made a life for themselves far from their slave past. An 1806 Virginia Law required any slaves set free after May 1, 1806 must leave the state within 1 year of being set free. Interesting to ponder and if so would certainly celebrate legitimate accomplishments even more than the article below ...
Note: The 1840 Federal Census for Essex Co., VA records the following household for Albert ONeale: 1 male (5 -10), 1 male (15 -20), 1 male (20 -30), 1 male (30 -40), 1 male (40 -50) and no females. Interesting that there are not 2 boys under the age of 10, ie Thomas & Lindsey. There are 27 slaves in his household. Interesting to note that near by is a R. P. Waring who owns some 662 slaves ... one wonders if that might be the father of Albert's wife, Ann. Also along those lines ... The 1830 Federal Census for Essex Co., VA records Albert G. Oneale (15 - 20) with no other people in the household. Also listed here are Thomas S. Oneale (50-60) and Robert J. Oneal (50-60).
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From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 62-63

LINDSAY PITTS O'NEAL, M.D., a prominent and successful physician of Mechanicsburg, was born Oct. 11, 1838, on his father's plantation in Essex county, Va., a son of Albert G. and Anna (Wearing) O'Neal, both of whom were born in Essex county.
Thomas O'Neal, the grandfather of Dr. O'Neal, was born in Dublin, Ireland, where he became a merchant with business standing until his sympathy with the rebellion against England made it advisable for him to leave his native land. He emigrated to Virginia, and there, in Essex county, married Elizabeth Pitts, who was of English ancestry. To this union were born two sons and three daughters, namely: Albert G., Johnson, Elizabeth, Mary and Emeline.
Albert G. O'Neal became a large planter in Essex county, but during the Civil war lost his possessions. He served as a captain in the War of 1812 [note by this researcher: serving as a Captain in the War of 1812 is not really possible since Albert was born ca 1802 ... see census records below]. In 1831 he married Anna Wearing, and two sons were born to them, viz: Thomas J. and Dr. Lindsay P.
Dr. O'Neal was but sixteen years old when he left home to make a career for himself. At Baltimore, Md., he engaged in clerking, in grocery and in drug stores, remaining there until 1858, when he began the study of medicine, supporting himself by running a stitching machine in his brother's boot and shoe factory. In the fall of 1860 he entered York Academy, and in the spring of the following year, he entered the Washington University of Medicine and Surgery. In the fall of 1861, he entered the medical department of the United States Army. It was not until the fall of 1864 that he returned to the Washington University of Medicine and Surgery, Baltimore, where he studied and attended lectures and clinics, until March, 1865, graduating with degree of M. D. He located in York county that spring. There he practiced his profession until 1870, when he settled at Mechanicsburg, where he has met with the most flattering success.
On Nov. 26, 1868, Dr. O'Neal was united in marriage with Margaretta W. Eckels, born near Mechanicsburg, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Cooper) Eckels. Mrs. O'Neal is a valued member of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. O'Neal is professionally connected with the National Medical Association of Pennsylvania, and is a charter member of the Eclectic Association of the State. He has served four terms on the Medical Examining board of Pennsylvania through the administrations of Govs. Robert E. Pattison, Daniel Hastings, William Stone and Samuel Pennypacker, and was reappointed for the fifth term in 1904. For many years he has been an influential member of the Democratic party in Cumberland county. In his profession he ranks very high, being regarded as an expert in his successful treatment of smallpox, and up to this time (1904) has never had a death from this dread disease. He keeps thoroughly abreast of the times, and is well acquainted with all modern methods and discoveries. Personally, he is a man of high character and enjoys universal esteem. He is an example of the self-made man owing but little to any fortunate circumstances of birth, kindred or friends, having bravely carved out his own fortune.


L. P. O'Neale is listed in the 1890 Veterans Schdule as an Assistant Surgeon at the U. S. Hospital in York, PA. His date of service is March 15, 1862 to Nov 20, 1865 and is currently living in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA.

Cemetery records for Mechanicsburg Cemetery

SCTLOT Last Name First Name DOB (or DOD Owner Other
Age) Information


L1 15 O'NEAL Bess K. 1886 1974 W.W. & P.
O'Neal, PC
Born in Essex
Co. VA [h/o
M. L. Eckels;
L.P., MD from notes of
C 19 O'NEAL [Lindsey [11 Oct Sept 18, Dr. L. P. O'Neal John Henry
Pitts] 1838] 1913 Cocklin: s/o
Albert G. and
Anna Weaning
O'Neal]
Born in
Cumberland
C 19 O'NEAL M[argaretta] Feb 3, Dr. L. P. O'Neal Co. Penna.,
W. Eckels 1906 His Wife
[L.P. O'Neal,
MD]
Born in
Baltimore,
B 24 O'NEAL Mary 1 May 5 Dec 1911 Thos. J. O'Neal, MD; FS -
1840 PC
Mother; His
Wife

L1 6 O'NEAL Mary E. 1872 1938 W.W. & P.
O'Neal, PC

B 25 O'NEAL T. C. 1864 1917 Thos. J. O'Neal, FS - Brother
PC
Born in Essex
Co, VA; FS -
Father; Per
B 24 O'NEAL Thomas J. 26 Aug 13 Jan Thos. J. O'Neal, Cocklin
1832 1906 PC Records: s/o
Albert G. and
Anna Wearring
O'Neal

L1 15 O'NEAL Walter 1878 1957 W.W. & P.
O'Neal, PC

L1 15 O'NEAL William P. 1869 1949 W.W. & P.
O'Neal, PC


* The 1860 Federal Census for Baltimore, Maryland records the shoemaker Lindsay Oneale (21 - VA) living with his "Master Shoemaker" brother, Thomas Oneal (26 - VA) , Thomas' wife, Mary (20 - VA) and their children Mary (2 - VA) and Louisa (4/12 - VA).

The 1850 Federal Census for Essex Co., VA records the farmer Albert Oneale (48 - VA) living alone as a farmer with real estate valued at $20,000. The slave schedule for 1850 records his ownership of 47 slaves.

The 1860 Federal Census for Essex Co., VA records the farmer A. G. O'Neale (57 - VA) living alone as a farmer with real estate valued at $42,000 and a personal estate valued at $32,000. The slave schedule for 1860 records his ownership of 39 slaves.

The 1870 Federal Census for Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, page 443 records L. P. O'neal (34 - PA) with his wife Margarette (35 - PA). L. P. is a Physician with real estate valued at $1.500 and a personal estate at $300. Also in the household is Lilly Eckels (20 - PA), Elizabeth Eckels (30 - PA), Thos. McElheny (59 - PA), Nancy McElheny (40 - PA), and Harry McElheny (4 - PA). All are listed as white. Lilly is not employed and has real estate valued at $1,000 and a personal estate at $300. Thomas is a retired farmer and has real estate valued at $2,000 and a personal estate at $2,500.

The 1880 Federal Census for Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, District 67, page 87A records Lindsay P. O'Neal (43 - VA/VA/VA) with his wife Maggie L. (43 - PA/PA/PA). Also in the household is Lillie M. Eckels (29 - PA/PA/PA). Lindsay is a Physician. Next door is Thomas McElheney (68 - PA) with his wife Nancy E. McElheney (62 - PA), brother David McElheney, and adopted son Henry McElheney (14 - PA). Also in the household is sister-in-law Elizabeth Eckels (57 - PA). All people in both households are listed as white. Both Thomas and David are listed as retired farmers.
Linsay's brother, Thomas, is living in York Co., PA in 1880: The 1880 Federal Census for Newberry Township, York Co., Pennsylvania, District 4, page 247A, dated June 19, 1880 records Thomas J. Oneal (46 - VA/VA/VA) with his wife Mary (40 - Maryland/Maryland/Maryland) and children Laura F. (19 - Maryland), Thomas L. (17 - PA), Leighton (16 - PA), Elizabeth (14 - PA), William (12 - PA), Maggie (9 - PA), Bertha (8 - PA), Catherine (5 - PA), and Walter (2 - PA). All people are listed as white. Thomas is employed in Shoe Manufacturing and his sons, Thomas and Leighton, are Shoe Makers.

The 1900 Federal Census for Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, District 17, page 2A records L. P. Oneale (Oct 1837 - VA/VA/VA) with his wife Maggie L. (Nov 1839 - PA/PA/PA) living at 145 East Main Street. Also in the household is Lizzie Eckels (Oct 1829 - PA/PA/PA). Lindsay is a Physician and has been married to Maggie for 32 years with no children.
The 1900 Federal Census for Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, District 16, page 262A records T. J. Oneale (August 1833 - VA/VA/VA) with his wife Mary (April 1834 - Maryland/PA/PA) and children W. P. (Jan 1869 - PA), Catherine (April 1877 - PA), and Walter (August 1879 - PA) living at 25 West Locust Street. T. J. is employed in Shoe Manufacturing. All people in both households are listed as white.

The 1910 Federal Census (ED# 24, page 23B): the widower Lindsay P. Oneal (72 - VA/VA/VA) is living at 145 East Main Street in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA. Linsay is listed as a Physician and his race is indicated as "Mu" - mulatto.

The November 22, 1913 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association reported the death of Dr. L. P. O'Neal on September 18, 1913. The remarks were as follows: Lindsay P. O'Neal, M.D. Washington University, Baltimore, Md, 1865; surgeon of volunteers during the Civil War; for several terms a member of the common council of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; died at his home, September 18, aged 74.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Navy Veteran, IRS.

Lindsey married Garlan Riddick Daughtrey, daughter of Theophilus Losey Daughtrey and Alnona Doughtie, on 7 Jun 1940 in Home-Chesterfield Co, VA. (Garlan Riddick Daughtrey was born on 21 Sep 1906 in Suffolk, VA, died on 21 Sep 1998 in Richmond, VA and was buried on 26 Sep 1998 in Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA.)

  Marriage Notes:

Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Garlan Riddick Daughtrey
Residence: R 10, S. Richmond, VA
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 33
Birth Date: abt 1907 in Suffolk, VA
Marriage Date: 17 Jun 1940
Marriage Place: Drewrys Bluff, Virginia
Registration Place: Chesterfield, Virginia
Father: Theophilus L Daughtrey
Mother: Alnona Doughtie
Spouse: Lindsey Pitt Oneal Hagen
Residence: R 10, S. Richmond, VA
Occupation: Clerk
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 32
Birth Date: aby 1908 in Elmont, VA
Spouse Father: Edwin W Hagen
Spouse Mother: Mary Elizabeth Reynolds
Certificate Number: 1940025553
Minister: Alpheus W. Potts of the Methodist Church