Robert Henry Satterwhite Francis

   Cause of his death was Myocardial Insufficiency.

  General Notes:

The 1910 Federal Census for Richmond, Lee Ward, VA, District 103, page 211A, dated April 26, 1910 records Henry S. Francis (31 - VA/VA/VA) and his wife Annie M. Francis (26 - VA/VA/VA) with their son Henry S. Francis Jr. (1) living at 904 West Clay Street. Henry is the Carpet Manager at a Furniture Store and has been married to Annie for 6 years. Henry and Annie have had 2 children of whom 1 is still living. Also in the household are 2 sisters-in-law: Margaret L. Garrett (18) and Jennie H. Garrett (14).

The 1920 Federal Census for Richmond, Lee Ward, VA, District 118, page 192A, dated January 10, 1920 records Henry Francis (41 - VA/VA/VA) and his wife Annie Francis (36 - VA/VA/VA) with their children Henry Jr. (11), Mary L. (8), Everett (6), and Virginia (3 8/12) living at 1803 Delaware Avenue. Henry is a Buyer at a Furniture Store. Also in the household are widowed sister-in-law Louise Franics (28) and sister [in-law] Haskins Garrett (23) [Jennie H. Garrett above in the 1910 census].

The 1930 Federal Census for Richmond, Lee Ward, VA, District 5, page 109A, dated April 15, 1930 records Henry S. Francis (51 - VA/VA/VA) and his wife Annie M. Francis (46 - VA/VA/VA) with their children Henry S. Jr. (21), Mary L. (18), Everett F. (16), and Virginia H. (13) living at 3403 Delaware Avenue. Henry is a Salesman for a Retail Furniture Store. Also in the household is nephew Garland S. Francis (17).

Note: Census records consistently indicate Henry S. Francis; however, his marriage license reports Robert Henry Francis.

The WWII Draft Registration Card (for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) for Henry Satterwhite Francis dated April 27, 1942 lists his date of birth as October 8, 1878 in Hanover Co., VA. He is living with his wife, Mrs. Annie M. Francis, at 3403 Delaware Avenue, in Richmond, VA. He is working for Jurgens Inc at Adams & Broad and his physical description is 5' 8", 140 lbs with gray eyes, brown hair and ruddy complexion. He signs his name H. S. Francis.

  Medical Notes:

Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014
Name: Henry Satterwhite Francis (married)
Residence: 3403 Delaware Avenue, Richmond, VA
Occupation: Salesman at Jurgens Furniture
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 80
Birth Date: 8 Oct 1878
Death Date: 17 Nov 1958
Death Place: Richmond, Virginia
Burial: Nov 19, 1958 at Riverview Cemetery, Richmond, VA
Registration Date: 18 Nov 1958
Father: Charles R Francis
Mother: Mary Ann Parrish
Spouse: Annie G Francis
Certificate Number: 1958027717
Informant: Mrs. Henry S. Francis of 3403 Delaware Avenue, Richmond, VA

Robert married Annie Maude Garrett on 25 Aug 1904 in Richmond, VA. (Annie Maude Garrett was born on 10 Sep 1883 in Hanover Co., Virginia and died after 17 Nov 1958 in Richmond, VA.)

  Marriage Notes:

From familysearch.org:
Groom's Name: Robert Henry Francis
Groom's Birth Date: 1878
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Groom's Age: 26
Bride's Name: Annie Maude Garrett
Bride's Birth Date: 1884
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Bride's Age: 20
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1904
Marriage Place: Richmond, Virginia
Groom's Father's Name: Charles R. Francis
Groom's Mother's Name: Fannie Francis
Bride's Father's Name: Wm. L. Garrett
Bride's Mother's Name: Jennie Garrett
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01791-8
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 2048499
Reference Number: it1