RICHARD LOUIS DIBRELL
Was born in Richmond, Virginia, on September 19, 1855. He is the
son of R. H. and Mary Lee (Jones) Dibrell, still honored residents of
Richmond. His father was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and his
mother was born at New Store, Buckingham county, Virginia. At
Boonville, Missouri, June 17, 1884 he married Ida Nelson, the marriage
ceremony performed by Rev. William M. Rush, D.D., the step-father of
the bride, since deceased. She was born in Boonville, the daughter of
Dr. George W. and Pauline Nelson, her father a Virginian, born in
Culpeper county. Her mother's home is still in Boonville. Mr. and
Mrs. Dibrell have one son, whom they have named Louis Nelson. Mr.
Dibrell is associated in business with an elder brother, Alfonso Dibrell,
under the firm name and style of Dibrell Brothers, leaf tobacco brokers.
They established themselves in business in Danville in 1873, bringing
to the business practical knowledge, their father having been for many
years one of the most active promoters of the Virginia tobacco
interests. They have a large, well conducted and profitable business
in this, their main house, are also partners in the firm of Dibrell Bros.
& Co., Durham, North Carolina, and represent many manufacturers
and exporters.
