Lindsey Pitts O'Neal

   Cause of his death was Obstruction of Bowels / Enlarged Prostate / General Break Down.

  General Notes:

The following notes are also found under this researchers Uncle Lindsey Pitt ONeal Hagen:
My 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 Lindsey 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.
In 1880 Lindsay's brother, Thomas, is living in York Co., PA : 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/Maryland) 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. Lindsay 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.

  Medical Notes:

Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Lindsay Pitts O'Neal (widowed)
Residence: 155 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA
Occupation: Dr. of Medicine
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 74
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1838
Birth Place: Virginia
Death Date: 18 Sep 1913
Death Place: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Burial: Sept 1913 at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Father Name: Albert G O'Neal
Father Birth Place: Virginia
Mother Name: Anna Lindsay
Mother Birth Place: Virginia
Certificate Number: 90987
Informant: William P. O'Neal of Mechanicsburg, PA

Lindsey married Margaretta W. Eckels on 26 Nov 1868. (Margaretta W. Eckels was born in Nov 1839 near Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA, died on 3 Feb 1906 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, PA..)