Famous People of Richmond, Virginia

Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper

Played on the WRVA Old Dominion Barn Dance and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN in the 1950s.

They lived near Hillard Road and #1 Highway.

Sailor Bob Griggs and his friend, Gilley Gull

WRVA - TV Channel 12, Richmond

Pocahontas

Her real name was Matoaka; the daughter of  Chief Wahunsonacock, called Chief Powhatan by the white man, ruler of the land that the English named Virginia. "Pocahontas" was her childhood nickname, translated  "little wanton," meaning she was playful and hard to control. Matoaka was born in Werawocomoco (what is now Wicomico, Gloucester County, Virginia)  around the year 1595.

Patrick Kelly, first Bishop of Richmond

1820-1822

Rabbi M. J. Michelbacher