Harrington Waddell (1872 - 1961)

Born 1 Aug 1872 in Staunton, Virginia

Husband of Sara Embra (McIlwaine) Waddell — married 30 Aug 1906 in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia

Died 9 May 1961 at age 88 in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

Biography

• Complete five years of college.

From Find A Grave:

• Harrington Waddell graduated in from Washington and Lee University. At age 25, he became the Principal of Lexington Public Schools in 1897 and served in this capacity through 1952. He was a supporter in the Lylburn Downing School for African American students in Lexington in 1926-1927 and involved in the construction supervision. Harrington Waddell Elementary School, located at 302-B Diamond Street in Lexington, VA 24450, was named in his honor. In March 2016, the old school was demolished and reconstructed for $12.5 million.

Children

1. Harrington Waddell (1907–1908)
2. Finley McIlwaine Waddell (1908–1974)
3. William E. Waddell (1910–1951)

Research Notes

• 1940 Census record finds him (67), head of household, principal, living in Lexington, Virginia, his wife (69).
• 1930 Census record finds him (57), head of household, principal, living with wife (59) private music teacher, sons Finley Mc I Waddell (21) and William E Waddell (19).
• 1920 Census record finds him (47), head of household, principal, living in Lexington, Virginia, with wife (49) private music teacher, sons Finley Mc I Waddell (11) and William E Waddell (9). Servant Eula Waldron (25).
• 1910 Census record finds him (37), head of household, superintendent, public school, living in Lexington, Virginia, with wife (39) and son Finley Mc I Waddell (1)

Sources

• Virginia, Deaths, 1912–2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
• Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
• Genealogical Notes About the Dunn Family of Petersburg, Virginia February 1959 By Richard McIlwaine DunnPage 16
• 1940; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04290; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 82-7
• 1930; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342192
• 1920; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: T625_1906; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 121
• 1910; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: T624_1647; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375660
• Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #147862533