Romeo Hampden (Romie) Daughtrey

   Cause of his death was Acute Coronary Insufficiency / Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease.

  General Notes:

The WWI Draft Registration Cards records Romie Hamden Daughtrey's birth date as March 24, 1891. His physical description is medium height and medium build with brown hair and blue eyes. He is living at 911 Duke Street in Norfolk, VA.

Romie H. Daughtrey is found in the 1920 Federal Census in the City of Norfolk, Va. District 229 with wife Jane G. and adopted son Harry. This is not consistent with Emily Christine Daughtrey's notes which have Romie married to Ester Widegon with a son John. Angelena Moore (see source 141: Ancestry.com lists research of Angelena G. Moore (hmoore2833@aol.com) as of Sept. 24, 2003) has his marriage to an Esther on Dec. 5, 1931. That is probably a second marriage for Romie. Later reseach confirms Romie's 1st marriage to Jane G. Banks followed be a divorce and then a 2nd marriage to Esther Widegon; however, Marriage and Death Certificate indicate her maiden name as spelled "Widgeon".

Romie H. Daughtrey is found in the 1930 Federal Census in the City of Norfolk, VA, District 83 on West 26th Street. He is listed as divorced and living with his sister Pattie and brother-in-law M. R. Reid.

Both the 1920 and 1930 census records indicate Romie works for a paper company.
The 1920 Federal Census for Norfolk Monroe Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, District 229, page 205A, dated January 13, 1920 records Romie H. Daughtrey (29 - VA/VA/VA) with his wife Jane G. Daughtrey (31 - VA/NC/NC) and adopted son, Harry Daughtrey (5 - VA/VA/VA). Romie is employed as a Paper Worker at a Book Factory.

See general notes on his sister, Pattie Daughtrey, for 1930 census facts.

The 1941 Norfolk City Directory lists Romie H. Daughtrey working as a forman for the Hampton Roads Paper Co. and living with his wife, Mrs. Esther W. Daughtrey, at 4100 Gosnold Ave, Norfolk, VA.

The WWII Draft Registration Card (for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) for Romie H. Daughtrey dated April 27, 1942 lists his date of birth as March 24, 1891 in Isle of Wight Co., VA. He is living at 4100 Gosnold Ave, Norfolk, VA. He is working for Hampton Roads Paper Company at 235 Main Street in Norfolk and his physical description is 5' 11", 190 lbs with blue eyes, brown hair and light/ruddy complexion. The person who will always know his address is listed as J. H. Daughtrey of 221 Mt. Vernon Ave. (period Norfolk City directories indicate this might be Jesse H. Daughtrey and wife Nannie F. Daughtrey, listed as a widow in 1942 ... however, this researcher originally believed this J. H. Daughtrey was most likely John Hurley Daughtrey, Romie's brother ... the address 221 Mt. Vernon Avenue is clearly that of Jesse H. Daughtrey and his wife, Nannie.
Note: Jesse H. Daughtrey was born March 1871 ... the 1920 census records Jesse married to Nannie F. and a daughter, Mary E. Daughtrey born ca 1910 ... the 1930 census records Jesse, born 1872, with Nannie, born 1878, and Mary Elizabeth, born 1909 with Jesse and Nannie married for 25 years.) Note: The 1880 census records a Jessie H. Daughtrey, born 1871, living with his parents in Holy Neck, District 55: R. C. Daughtrey (44) with his wife M. F. (41) and children Theodocia (18), R. Lee (16), Ella M. (14), Charlie (11), Jessie H. (9), Fannie M. (7), Williard (4), and Walter F. (2). The 1870 census records Robert (33) and Mary F. (32) Daughtrey with children Theodosia E. (9), Robert L. (5), Ella M. (3), and Charles (1). Also in the household is Mary Daughtrey (45).

The 1951 Norfolk City Directory lists Romie H. Daughtrey working as dept mgr Hampton Roads Paper Co. and living with his wife, Mrs. Esther W. Daughtrey, and son John H. Daughtrey at 4100 Gosnold Ave, Norfolk, VA.
John & Esther continue to be listed at 4100Gosnold Av through the 1960 Directory.


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Romie Hampton Daughtrey
Birth: Mar. 24, 1891 Death: Mar. 11, 1968
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk City, Virginia
Plot: East Center Lawn Lot 227N Sp 4
Created by: Dottie
Record added: Jan 18, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 64365294

  Medical Notes:

Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014
Name: Romie Hampden Daughtrey (married)
Residence: 4100 Gosnold VAe., Norfold, VA
Occupation: Plant Manager, Hampton Roads Paper
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 76
Birth Date: 24 Mar 1896
Death Date: 11 Mar 1968
Death Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 21 Mar 1968
Father: Joseph John Daughtrey
Mother: Annie Moore
Spouse: Esther Widgeon Daughtrey
Certificate Number: 1968008004
Informant: Mrs. Esther W. Daughtrey

Romeo married Jane G. Banks, daughter of Thaddeus Freshwater Banks and Fannie Arthur Butt, on 29 Feb 1912 in Perquimans Co., North Carolina. (Jane G. Banks was born on 5 Nov 1888 in Hertford, Perquimans Co., N.C..)

  Marriage Notes:

North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011
Name: Romie H Daughtrey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1891
Marriage Date: Feb 1912
Marriage Place: Perquimans, North Carolina
Father: J J Daughtrey
Mother: Annie E Daughtrey
Spouse: Janie G Banks
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 22
Spouse Father: Thad F Banks
Spouse Mother: Fannie A Banks
Event Type: Marriage


Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014
Name: R H Daughtrey (Plaintiff)
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 35
Birth Date: abt 1890
Marriage Date: 29 Feb 1912
Divorce Date: 21 Jul 1925
Divorce Place: Norfolk, Virginia
Cause: Desertion
Spouse: Jane G Daughtrey
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Divorce Age: 36
Number of Children: 0

Romeo next married Esther Godwin Widgeon, daughter of John Malvin Widgeon Sr. and Annie Virginia Downs, on 5 Dec 1931 in Norfolk, VA. (Esther Godwin Widgeon was born on 2 Jun 1900 in Norfolk Co., Va, died on 28 Feb 1987 in Norfolk City, Virginia and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, VA.) The cause of her death was Acute Myocardial Infarction.

  Marriage Notes:

Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: R... .... Daughtrey
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Divorced
Race: White
Age: 40
Birth Date: 1891
Birth Place: Isle of Wight Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 5 Dec 1931
Marriage Place: Norfolk, Virginia
Father: Jas. John Daughtrey
Mother: Annie Moore Daughtrey
Spouse: Esther Godwin Widgeon
FHL Film Number: 2048493

Romie and Ester went to Havana, Cuba after their marriage ... there is a passenger manifest reporting then leaving from Havana, Cuba on Dec 15, 1931 on the Gov Cobb and arriving in Key West the same day.