Allied Family Research Notes and Misc.

Charles Evans Wingo

of Amelia Co., VA
1843 - 1911

1. CHARLES EVANS¹ WINGO (WILLIAM ALLEN ^A , ALLEN ^B , JOHN ^C , THOMAS ^D , JOHN ^E , THOMAS ^F ) was born July 12, 1843 in Amelia County Virigina, and died March 20, 1911. He married SALLY BELLE KNIGHT December 18, 1878, daughter of WILLIAM KNIGHT and CLEVERINE THOMAS. She was born October 15, 1855.

Notes for CHARLES EVANS WINGO:
From the Genealogy Book of Charles Evans Wingo Jr.

Col. Charles E. Wingo, was born at Painville Amelia County, Virginia, July 12th, 1842. He Married Sally B. Knight December 17th, 1878. Died March 20th, 1911 in his 67th year of his age at his residence 902 Park Avenue of Double Pneumonia. He was looked upon as one of the leading citizens of Richmond.

He was a Son of William Allen Wingo who died September 7th, 1846 leaving Col. Wingo the oldest , a sister Althea and A Brother William Johnson. Col. C. E. Wingo's mother was Sarah Jane Johnson. Col. Wingo's education was from Field School near his home, and later graduated from Edge Wood Academy by Mr. Harrison at The Lodge Amelia County. He came to Richmond in 1850 (he felt the need to help support his mother, which He continued to do through life). He accepted a position with Eggleston & Fitzgerald, after which he was with Samuel N. Price for whom he was employed when the war started. He promptly enlisted in the Richmond Howitzers, but being under military age, his mother wrote the Governor and had him released. But on reaching Military age, he re-enlisted in the 2nd Company Richmond Howitzers and served until he was severely wounded At the battle of Sharpsburg (Antitum) losing several pieces of bone from his arm and leg. Upon partial recovery, he was detailed as enrolling officer for Amelia County and served in this capacity until Lees Army, on its retreat Passed through Amelia, when he joined his company to Appomattox. Returning to Richmond after the war.

He secured employment with Steinbach & Company a dry good firm, and later accepted a position with Gardner & Carlton a Wholesale Boot & Shoe firm. A short time after this Col Wingo and his associates John Ellett and Jim Crump founded the partnership of Wingo, Ellett & Crump. After an uphill fight this firm became a power in this section. After it secured a firm footing it was incorporated as Wingo, Ellett & Crump With Col. C. E. Wingo, elected President. Through his interest in civic affairs in 1886 he became chairman of The City's Democratic Committee. Gov. Offierall appointed him a member of his staff and obtained for him the title of Colonel, which he retained through life.

He was a Virginian of the old school. His personal charm won him many friends. A Staunch Mason and, Post Master of Dove Large, a member of the county club, a Member of the First Baptist Church, and for a long white chairman of the Finance Committee. Col. Wingo Feeling the need for a fuller education, started his library white a young man, and added to it through life.

He was a fervent reader of the classics and histories. His library was his sitting room where he spent much of his time with his books.

Charles E. WINGO

Event(s):

Born: ABT 1843 Amelia Co', 'Virginia

Parents:

Father: William A. WINGO

Mother: Sarah Jane JOHNSON

Excerpts from:
"REMINISCENCES of the First Company of Richmond Howitzers"
By T. J. MACON

CHAPTER IV

We got from the battery a pair of rat-tail sorrel horses, that were under charge of Cannoneer C. E. Wingo. They were well groomed and fed, indeed they felt their oats. We loaded the wagon with the logs. James August was appointed driver. Everything went smoothly until the team struck the main road, which was a little hilly.

CHAPTER V

We crossed over into Virginia and took up line of march, arriving at Sharpsburg; at this time we were attached to Barksdale's brigade, McLaw's division. We went into action after resting a short time from a night's march. In this battle C. E. Wingo, who was acting number four at the gun, was wounded, and in leaving the gun, forgot to leave the pouch with lanyard and friction primers behind.

Charles L. Todd, who was sergeant of the piece, ran after Cannoneer Wingo to secure the pouch with friction primers and lanyard. Lieutenant Anderson, not understanding the circumstances, ran after both to bring them back.

Notes for SALLY BELLE KNIGHT:
From the Genealogy Book of Charles E. Wingo, Jr.

Sally Belle Carter, Born October 15, 1855, Died August 9, 1947. Married December 17, 1878 to Charles Evans Wingo of Amelia County.

From the Genealogy Book of Charles Evans Wingo Jr.

Sally B. Knight born at "Inwood" Nottoway County October 15th, 1855, married December 17th, 1878 Charles Evans Wingo of Amelia County, Died August 9th at 11:40 P.M. 1947. Her father Col. William Carter Knight was an outstanding Virginian. After her father sold "Inwood" in Nottoway County in 1859 and purchased "Wilton Farm" on the James River, she moved with her family and lived there through the War, 'til the fall of 1867, when "Wilton Farm " was sold and she with her family moved to Richmond where later Co. Knight bought the Residence at 114 East Franklin Street, from which she was married.

Mrs. Wingo retained a vivid recollection of her childhood life at Wilton after the War, the wounded on the lawn & others, the pontoon bridge at the foot of the lawn, Officers and Men passing through. And the Negroes, of whom the 2nd and 3rd generation were constant visitors. When Wilton residence was moved to Richmond, having been purchased by the Colonial Dames, she called to the contractors attention, that as a girl, she remembered, there was a back narrow staircase, going from a lower room to the nursery above. On taking down the building evidence was found from mail holes and other marks that originally there had been a rear staircase. So this was replaced as originally build. Mrs. Wingo was Educated at the Richmond Female Institute, which later became The Woman's College of Richmond And still later was merged with West Hampton College at the University of Richmond.

When Mrs. Wingo was first married she lived at 315 East Mail Street. Later about 1896 Col. Wingo build the residence of 902 Park Avenue, where she was living at the time of her death. She was a member of the Society of Colonial Dames of Virginia, Women's Club of Richmond, The Confederate Memorial Literary Society, The Society For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and one of the organizers of the Travelers Aide.

In addition to her many other associations Mrs. Wingo was one of the Charter members of the Edgar Allen Poe Foundation. It is a matter of interest that her Uncle Dr. Jerrod Thomas in his boyhood had been a friend and schoolmate Of Poe in the city, and took part in some his theatricals. He accompanied in a boat on his swim down the James River. Mrs. Wingo loved all her relatives and corresponded with many distant kinsmen and many Friends. She never disliked or spoke a disparaging world of any.

Mrs. Wingo was married December 17th, 1878 from the home of her father114 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia known as "Linden Row" as Married by Dr. J.L. McCurry, Assisted by Dr. Warren, Pastor of the First Baptist Church 12 & Broad Street, Richmond.

Children of CHARLES WINGO and SALLY KNIGHT are:

Submitted by Roberta Agor-Wingo, 26 Feb 2004

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