Death certificate 524-12388 issued by the commonwealth of Virginia, shows that William D. Batton died in the town of Mt. Fair in the White Hall District of Albemarle County, Virginia. He was a married white male. He was born on 22 September 1858 and lived to be 61 years, 7 months, and 11 days old. His occupation was farmer and “macannic.” He was born in Albemarle County, Virginia. His father was John H. Batton, who was born in Virginia. His mother was Louisa J. Roston, who was born in Virginia. The informant was P. J. Gentry of Mt. Fair, Virginia. William died on 3 May 1920. Primary cause of death was “Cancer of Prostate Gland.” He was attended by Dr. L. M. Roberts of Moormans River, Virginia. Burial was at Mt. Fair on 5 May 1920. Undertaker was C. W. Rogers & Co. of Crozet, Virginia. Transcription by Laura Keyes Perry. Parts of this certificate are hard to decipher, and researchers should consult the original.