1839.
April 8.—At Wheeling, Alexander Caldwell, judge of the U. S. Court in the Western District of Va.
Nov. 3.—In Hanover co., in his 72d year, suddenly, while feeling the pulse of a dying patient, Dr.
Carter Berkeley, a lineal descendant of Sir William Berkeley, a graduate of the Edinburgh Medical
School, a distinguished physician, and much respected for his upright, benevolent, and religious
character.
Nov. 20.—At Lynchburg, in his 69th year, William Daniel, a conspicuous member of the legislature
in 1798-99; and, for the last twenty-three years, a judge of the General and Circuit Courts; a man
much respected for his talents and legal knowledge.
Nov.—At New Orleans, Capt. Gilbert T. Francis, a native of Va. His life was romantic and eventful,
and he passed through surprising adventures in foreign countries. Though of defective education, his
great energy of character and extensive travels made him the most entertaining of companions.
Oct. 2.—In Culpeper co., in his 88th year, Col. David Jameson, an active militia officer of the revolution;
afterwards a member of the House of Delegates, a respected magistrate, and a member of the
county court.
