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     Robert was born at Norfolk, Virginia, in 1882.¹ Robert died on 20 March 1882 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,1

     He married Edna Earl Hudgins. Linwood was born at Nolfolk City, Virginia, on 4 May 1883.^1,2 Linwood died on 15 October 1958 at Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, at age 75.^3,2 His body was interred on 17 October 1958 at Norfolk, Virginia, at Forest Lawn Cemetery.^4,2

     He married Alice R. Williams. Edward was born at Norfolk, Virginia, on 18 September 1886.¹ Edward died on 6 June 1969 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 82.² His body was interred on 8 June 1969 at Norfolk, Virginia, at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery.³

     Vernon was born at Moyock, North Carolina, on 27 October 1889.^1,2 He married Emma Belle Van Tries at Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, on 16 December 1915.³ Vernon died on 28 November 1974 at State College, Pennsylvania, at age 85.^4,1 His body was interred after 28 November 1974 at Centre County, Pennsylvania, at Centre County Memorial Park.¹

     Jane was born at Norfolk City, Virginia, on 16 January 1894.^1,2 Jane died on 4 April 1984 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 90. Her body was interred on 6 April 1984 at Norfolk, Virginia, at Forest Lawn Cemetery.³

     Bruce was born on 15 February 1862.^1,2 Bruce died on 1 April 1889 at age 27.^1,2

     Mary was born on 19 July 1866.^1,2 She married Charles A. Stewart on 6 December 1887.^1,2 Mary died in 1939.

     Charles died. Charles was born at Norfolk County, Virginia.¹ He married Mary Isabella Tabb on 6 December 1887.^1,2

     Bessie died. Bessie was born on 6 March 1890.¹

     Catherine died. Catherine was born on 2 November 1891.¹

     William died. William was born.

     Henry died. Henry was born. He married (---?---) (---?---).

     She married Henry Allen. (---?---) died. (---?---) was born.

     Ida died. Ida was born.

     Lucy died. Lucy was born.

     Harry died. Harry was born.

     Sarah was born at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, on 31 March 1845.¹ She married Nathaniel G. Gayle at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, on 15 June 1867. Sarah died on 28 April 1906 at age 61.¹ She was buried after 28 April 1906 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.¹

     He married Missouri Bullock.¹ Henry was born at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1839. He married Lula (---?---) circa 1893.² Henry died on 20 November 1900 at Portsmouth, Virginia. He was buried after 20 November 1900 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.

     Johnson was born on 28 January 1841. He enlisted on April 20, 1861, in Company H, Virginia 3rd Infantry Regiment - he mustered out on April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Court House, VA.¹ Johnson died on 8 April 1895 at age 54. His body was interred after 8 April 1895 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at Cedar Grove Cemetery.¹

     Charles was born at Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1843. He enlisted as a private in the Signal Corps, CSA.¹ He married Huldiah Ferebee in 1869. Charles died on 17 May 1872 at Portsmouth, Virginia. He was buried after 17 May 1872 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.¹

     Theodore was born on 13 November 1852. Theodore died on 19 December 1882 at age 30. His body was interred after 19 December 1882 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

     Edward's occupation: Mechanic.. Edward was born at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, in January 1848. He married Ann (Annie) Grace Thomas on 15 June 1871.¹ Edward died on 2 March 1916 at age 68. His body was interred on 4 March 1916 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

     She married Thomas H. Deans.¹ Mary was born in 1834.² Her body was interred in 1899 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at Oak Grove Cemetery.² Mary died in 1899.²

     He married Mary Diana Tabb.¹ Thomas was born at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, in 1835.² His body was interred in 1893 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at Oak Grove Cemetery.² Thomas died in 1893.²

     Augustine died.¹ Augustine was born at Virginia circa 1842.

     William's occupation: Machinist.. William Henry Tabb attended Virginia Military Institute for 8 « months with the Class of 1861. He served as a private in Company K, 9th Virginia Infantry, C.S.A. Later he served as a Captain in the Naval Reserve at Norfolk Navy Yard. He was in business in Portsmouth until his death.

Source: The 1984 VMI Register of Former Cadets, Fifth Edition, The VMI Alumni Association, Inc., Lexington, Virginia.

The Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 21, beginning on page 304, describes what became of the gold and silver in the Confederate States Treasury. The account was written by Captain William H. Parker, Confederate States Navy, who was responsible for the treasure and its transportation south. What follows are excerpts from that document.

"Mrs. President Davis and family were in town. They had left Richmond a week before the evacuation. I called upon her, represented the danger of capture, and persuaded her to put herself under our protection. A company of uniformed men, under Captain Tabb, volunteered to accompany me. These men were attached
to the navy-yard in Charlotte. Most of them belonging to the game little town of Portsmouth, Va., and a better set of men had never shouldered a musket. They were as true as steel."

"I had several interviews with President Davis and found him calm and composed, and resolute to a degree. As soon as I saw Mr. Mallory he directed me to deliver the treasure to General Basil Duke, and disband my command. I went to the depot, and there, in the presence of my command, transferred it accordingly. General Duke was on horseback, and no papers passed. The Charlotte company
immediately started for home, accompanied by our best wishes. I have a dim recollection that a keg of cents was presented to Captain Tabb for distribution among his men, and that the magnificent present was indignantly declined."

The Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 40, page 186, further state that "Mr. Davis and his cabinet started from Charlotte soon after the surrender of General Lee, towards Washington, Ga., under the escort of General Wheeler's cavalry and one company of the navy yard battalion under Capt. Tabb, the other companies remaining to garrison Charlotte, and were surrendered together with
the rest of General Johnston's army when the army capitulated at Greensboro, N.C., April, 1865."

WILL OF WILLIAM HENRY TABB , CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VA. written 24 May 1890:

I, this day being of sound mind, and knowing the uncertainty of life, and wish and do hereby make known, in case of my death, I give to my wife SARAH ALICE, all of my property, viz House and Lot (Crabb Street) situated on Crabbe Street, all furniture, and all insurance on my life, for her own special use, her life time. At her death the balance to be divided between JAMES A. TABB and EVA ETTA
OAST my children. Made this day under my hand and seal:

WILLIAM H. TABB

Recorded 14 Jan 1897 Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, Va.

At the Court held 13th day of Jan 1897, writing purporting to be the last will and testament of WM. H. TABB late of this City deceased, was this presented to the Court and there being no subscribing witnesses to the said will, SAMUEL P. OAST and JAMES A. TABB were sworn and severally deposed and they are well acquainted with the handwriting of the said WM.H. TABB, dec., and verily believe
the said will, and the signature hereto subscribed, are wholly in the
handwriting of the WM. H. TABB, dec. Whereupon the same ordered to be recorded as the true last will and testament of the said WM. H. TABB, dec. And on the motion of SARAH ALICE TABB, who made oath as the law directs, and entered into a bond in the penalty of One thousand dollars, conditioned according to law with SAMUEL P. OAST and JAMES A. TABB, her sureties therein, who justified on oath as to their sufficiency, and which said bond being acknowledged by the obligers therein, is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said SARAH ALICE TABB for the estate of WM.H. TABB late of this City, deceased, with his said will, annexed in due form.

TESTE. C.T. PHILLIP, Clerk by E. THOMPSON DC. William was born at Hampton, Virginia, on 25 December 1840.¹ He married Sarah Alice Peck circa 1861.^2,3 William died on 31 December 1896 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at age 56.^2,1 His body was interred on 1 January 1897 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at Oak Grove Cemetery. William's will was probated at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, on 13 January 1897.

     Sarah's occupation: Homemaker.. Sarah was born at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, on 7 February 1842. She married William Henry Tabb circa 1861.^1,2 Sarah died on 29 October 1913 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at age 71. Her body was interred on 30 October 1913 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at Oak Grove Cemetery.

     James was born at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, in 1864. He married Mary F. Pyle at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, circa 1885.¹ James died on 20 March 1923 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia. His body was interred on 21 March 1923 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at Oak Grove Cemetery.

     Eva was born at Virginia on 30 October 1862.^1,2 She married Samuel Poindexter Oast at Virginia on 16 May 1883.² Eva died on 31 August 1950 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at age 87.^1,2 She was buried after 31 August 1950 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia.

     Mary was born at Gloucester County, Virginia, on 3 November 1855. She married John Muse Burke Spindle , Sr. at Court Sreet Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Virginia, on 10 October 1876.¹ Mary died on 10 March 1898 at Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, at age 42.