Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: William C. Carder
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
H. P. COLBERT was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: H. P. Colbert
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
W. H. H. COOK was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: W. H. H. Cook
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
S. H. CURFMAN was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: S. H. Curfman
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Enos GEORGE was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: Enos George
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Joseph W. LAWSON was born 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: Joseph W.Lawson
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:Wirt County, (W)VA 1860 Federal Census
Lawson Joseph 40 Va 176---25 8
Lawson Susanna A 25 Va 176---26 8
Lawson Martha 2 Va 176---28 8
Lawson Benjamin F 8/12 Va 176---29 8
A. N. LAZIER was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: A. N. Lazier
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
James O'HARA was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: James O'Hara
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Jacob PAGE was born about 1820.
Allen G. RIDDLE was born about 1820.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Riddle, A. G.
2nd Lieutenant Lieutenant
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent scouting 2/28/63
Alternate name: Riddle, A. J.
Alternate name: Riddle, Allen
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 46
On Smith Band Moccasin Rangers Guerilla List
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: J. M. Riddle
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Ben RIDDLE was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: Ben Riddle
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
A. H. RYDER was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: A. H. Ryder
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
S. B. SEARY was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: S. B. Seary
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: John Sec
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
E. J. SIMMS was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: E. J. Simms
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
B. O. SNYDER was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: B. O. Snyder
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
J. M. STALEY was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list: J. M. Staley
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
George Milton STALNAKER was born about 1820.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Stalnaker, George M.
Private
enlisted 9/23/62 AWOL 12/1/64
Alternate name: Stalnaker, G. Milton
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 52
On Smith Band Moccasin Rangers Guerilla ListTrimble Letter of Guerilla list: G. M. Stalnaker
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list:
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid: Alex Groff
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list:
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid: Thomas Groff
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list:
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid: George Gibson
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266:
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list:
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266: Harrison Lowther
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list:
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266: Carnillus Lowther
Cornelius PARSONS was born about 1820.
Trimble Letter of Guerilla list:
Wheeling Intelligencer, 12/27/61:
West Virginia Database (Boggs captured):
West Virginia in the Civil War, Ripley Raid:
West Virginia in the Civil War, captured after Ripley Raid:
Camp Chase list of Prisoners, OR, Series II, Vol. 2. Page 263 - 266: Cornelius Parsons
Jefferson C. BELL was born 1840.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Bell, J. C.
Private
Enlisted 5/1/63 Staunton, deserted 7/25/63.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 4
Born 1840J.C Bell 7/25/63 (not on letter) Jefferson Bell was born about 1840 in Ohio.(3) Parents: George W Bell and Mary Ann Boudinot
George DOWNS was born about 1820.
"A large two-story house located in the Big Bend of the Little Kanawha River was used as a fort by George Downs and Peter Saurburn, and their Partisan Rangers. Perry Conley, another of the guerrillas, operated on the North side of the river, ranging back into Gilmer, Braxton and Webster counties."
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/moc.htmSubcommands of the 3rd Regiment were:
Company A - An infantry company - Captain George Downs' Company. This company was organized as the "Moccasin Rangers" on July 15, 1861, in Calhoun County. It became Ranger Company No. 1 and joined the Virginia State Line some time after July 2, 1862. Most members were later assigned to Company A, 19th Virginia Cavalry. Most of the rangers were from Calhoun County. Officers for this company were: Captain George Downs, 1st Lieutenant John Henchin, and 2nd Lieutenant Lewis Logue.
DOWNS, 810
George Downs...39...Monongalia...Miller
Elizabeth...39...Harrison
Maria...16...Harrison
Silas...11...Harrison
Source: Calhoun County Census, 1860
Population schedules of the Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, Roll 1340.
Transcribed by Linda Cunningham Fluharty from National Archives Microcopy No. M653. Online at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/60cen.htm
Richard MARTIN was born 31 Jul 1843.
David E. Martin are
zealous members of the Christian Church at Hinton, and
he is a Knight Templar Mason and a member of the
Mystic Shrine, his brother Giles R. likewise being affiliated
with the Masonic fraternity and being also a member of
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
The History of West Virginia, Old and New
Published 1923, The American Historical Society, Inc.,
Chicago and New York, Volume II,
pg. 603-604
WILLIAM J. MARTIN is associated with his brothers David
E. and Giles R. in the control of a large and important
contracting and building business, with headquarters at
Hinton, county seat of Summers County. The Martin
Brothers have been the contractors in the erection of many
of the fine dwelling houses and other buildings not only at
Hinton and in other parts of Summers County, but also at
numerous other points in the state, especially in the coal-
producing districts. All of the brothers were born in Pipe-
stem district, Summers County. There William J. Martin
was born September 10. 1881. The parents, Richard and
Louisa (Houchins) Martin, were born respectively in Giles
County and Summers County. Virginia, the latter county
being now in West Virginia. Richard Martin was born July
31, 1843, and his wife was bora on the 5th of November of
that year. This honored couple have celebrated the sixtieth
anniversary of their marriage. and they are numbered among
the venerable citizens of Hinton. Richard Martin was a
loyal soldier of the Confederacy in the Civil war, took part
in the battles of Cloyd Mountain, Cedar Creek and Gettys-
burg, and was once captured, but friends soon effected his
release. He was a boy at the time of his parents' removal
to Summers County, where he was reared to manhood and
where he continued his successful and active association
with farm industry until 1904, since which time he has
lived retired at Hinton. He is a republican, is affiliated
with the United Confederate Veterans, and he and his wife
still retain membership in the Primitive Baptist Church
known as Knob Circuit, in Pipestem District. Of their ten
children, six are living: Nancy is the wife of W. H. Belcher,
of Hinton; David E. was the next in order of birth, the
date of his nativity being February 22, 1876; Cora is the
wife of Robert Hill, of Hinton; William J., of this review,
is the next younger; Giles R., the youngest member of the
firm of Martin Brothers, contractors and builders, is the
next in order of birth; Dr. E. L. is engaged in the practice
of dentistry in the City of Charleston. Of those deceased
it may be noted that Alice, who died in 1902. was the wife
of Levi Matteson Neely, she having been the mother of
Dr. Robert S. and W. Clyde and R. Claude Neely, of whom
Individual mention is made elsewhere in this work; May,
who was still a young woman at the time of her death, was
the wife of Robert Bosham, of Summers County. Robert
died at the age of nineteen and Maude, at the age of
eighteen years.
James Henry MAYS was born 15 Feb 1842.
“James Henry (Jim) Mays (Mayes, Mayse) was born Feb. 15, 1842 in Amherst County, Virginia, son of Edwin Pierce and Martha Ann Carter Mays. His mother was the daughter of Job Carter (apparently of Amherst County), whose wife’s maiden name was Flood. It seems that the latter’s parents, the maternal great-grandfather Flood, migrated
to California before the Civil War (Probably during the 1849 gold rush). Jim’s paternal grandfather was Pierce Mays. The father, Edwin Pierce, was widowed and remarried Sally Howard, apparently some time before the Civil War. The family seem to have been slave holders.Monroe County, West Virginia, land records show that one Pierce W. Mays acquired land on Wolf Creek in that county in 1820, and died intestate in 1829. This was possibly Jim’s grandfather.
Edwin Pierce Mays moved with his family from Amherst County to a farm in Greenbrier County, near Fort Spring, when Jim was a small boy, in the late 1840’s or early 1850’s. Later they moved to Pence Springs, Monroe (now Summers) County, where apparently they spent the rest of their lives. Both parents were buried in Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Cemetery at Alderson, but their graves are unmarked and cannot be identified.
Both the paternal and maternal ancestors of James Henry Mays appear to have come from England before the American Revolution, and to have been of Anglo-Saxon descent. So far as is known they were in the main farmers, of yeoman stock. Some of the men apparently fought in the Revolutionary War, as well as in the current Indian wars. In fact, in his memoirs of the Civil War, written later in life, James H. states that his grandfather Pierce Mays was killed by Indians, and buried near the mouth of Muddy Creek in Greenbrier County. Some effort has been made to locate and identify his grave, but without success.James Henry Mays served in the Confederate Army throughout the Civil War, as a volunteer, and was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor, near Richmond. Most of his military service was in Company F, 22nd Virginia Infantry. Besides Cold Harbor, he fought in the battles of Scary, Carnifex Ferry, Droop Mountain, Newmarket, and other less well-known engagements, all in what was then Virginia. Among the commanding officers the writer can remember hearing him mention were: Captains Abbot, Payne, Thompson and Thurmond; Majors Bailey and Imboden; Colonels Barbee, McCaulsland (later general), Patton and Tompkins; General Breckenridge, Echols, Floyd, Loring, Wise and Witcher.
The subject was of the Baptist faith, and was regular and consistent in church attendance and activities. He was a farmer and carpenter by occupation. He moved to Jackson County soon after the Civil War, where most of the reminder of his life was spent. On the way he seems to have lived and worked for indeterminate periods at
Cannelton, Malden, Charleston, and perhaps other places.James H Mays was married twice. His first marriage, shortly after the Civil War, was to Cleopatra (Sis), daughter of Jesse and Victoria Hatcher. It seems that marriage may have been at Cannelton, West Virginia, where probably the wife’s parents and others of her family lived and were buried. Cleopatra died at the Mays home at Kentuck (Fletcher), Jackson County, March 25, 1885 at the age of 38, soon after the birth of the children Ola Cleopatra and her twin sister, the later of which died in infancy. Cleopatra was buried in the Cleek Cemetery at Kentuck. James H. was remarried June 9, 1886 to Mary Elizabeth, cousin of his first wife, daughter of Uriah (b. Sept. 8, 1811) and Martha Ellen Good (second wife, b. Aug. 18, 1828) Hatcher of Kentuck. The Hatcher, and probably Good, families appear to have come over the mountains before the Civil War, from Bedford and perhaps Botertourt County, Virginia….
Following are brothers and sisters of James Henry Mays:
Mary, sister, never married. She spent her last years at Huntington, W. Va., where she died about 1910.
Pierce II, brother, married Molly Newman. He seems to have been killed at Droop Mountain (possibly in battle) and was buried at Alderson.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) sister, born about 1845, probably in Amherst Co., Virginia. She married Joseph Hines. Her children included two sons, Luther and Otey, and two daughters, Mattie and McKendree.
Lucy J, sister, probably younger than Lizzie. She married Henry Craft Feb. 10, 1863. Her family include two sons: James and William Craft, and a daughter, Mrs. William Hillis.
Margaret (Mag), sister, married Giles Burdet (Burdette).
Hugh Albert, brother, probably born in Monroe (now Summers) Co., sometime before the Civil War. (Note from Valerie Burd: I have found Hugh listed in the 1870 Summers Co. census as 17 years of age, making his birthdate abt. 1853) He married Virginia, daughter of Reuben and Sally Harrison of Goldtown, Jackson Co. They had three sons: one died in infancy, Virgil, a bachelor; and Rennie; also three aughters;
Emma, Verna, and Virginia. Hugh died in Richmond about 1930.Joseph, half brother, was born in Monroe (now Summers) Co, about the time of, or soon after, the Civil War. (Note: 1870 census lists him as 7, putting his birthdate abt. 1864) His mother was Sally Howard Mays. She spent most of his life in West Virginia, was married three times, widowed twice. His last wife was a widow, Bessie McCormick (McCormack), who survived him. He died at his home at Cross Lanes, W. Va., about 1955.”
Source:excerpted from the Family Record of James Henry Mays published by his son, Lee Mays (Fitzhugh Lee Mays) by the Custom Printing Co., Ravenswood, West Virginia in June, 1971
Thomas HAYWOOD was born 1835 in estimate.
On list of prisoners held by Confederate forces in 3/62
M. A. McClung, Alexander McClung, John W. O'Dell, Thomas A. Ramsay, Anthony Rader, Thomas Haywood. -Can find nothing in my opinion to justify their detention. The first two were sent down from General Floyd's brigade, but as they allege without his knowledge and without any specific charge against them, and none is made here except that they are suspected of disloyalty. The first, M. A. McClung, says that he is a secessionist and was arrested only because he was passing through General Floyd's camp to visit his brother in General Wise's camp the day before the battle of Cross Lanes, because as he was told no one could be allowed to leave that camp until after the battle which was then expected, and when after the battle the prisoners were sent down he was sent along without examination. The other four were Union men but all deny any complicity with the enemy; profess the utmost loyalty to the Confederate Government and their readiness to take the oath of allegiance if required to do so. They all reside near Summerville, and two of them, A. McClung and J. W. O'Dell, say that they passed once through the enemy's camp because it lay on the path of their avocations, and they were moreover curious to see the enemy's army under Tyler, and one of them, A. McClung, says that he exchanged some butter of coffee, giving eighteen pounds of butter for nine pounds of coffee. They are all Virginians, ignorant, illiterate and every simplemind. The sixth persons, Haywood, says that he is a sailor who was caught in Norfolk by the blockade, and crossed in an open boat to Warwick where his father resides with a view to join the army, and on his way home after landing he was caught and imprisoned. There is no charge against him.
Source: OR Series 2, Vol. II, Part 1, page 1432-33
Addison NEFF was born 1835 in estimate.
Addison Neff. -Born in Greenbrier; age twenty-one; lives in Fayette; no cause for arrest assigned; says his brother was stabbed and expected to die. As soon as the enemy left Dogwood Camp he started to Greenbrier to see his brother. Applied for a pass at Meadwo Bluff; was arrested. He voted against secession but will abide by the action of the State. Mr. Snider proves Neff's brother was of a family faithful to the Southern cause and he believes Neff himself was faithful. Proves his brother was stabbed, and for a long time it was believed he would die, and that while the armies were not in the country the families passed to visit each other frequently. I recommend that he be discharged on taking the oath of allegiance.
Source: OR Series 2, Vol. II, Part 1, page 1438
James KINCAID was born 1835 in estimate.
On list of prisoners held by Confederate forces in 3/62
James Kincaid. -Born in Fayette; moved to Nicholas last March. Arrested by some of the Wise Legion who called him a Union man. Says he is a volunteer in Captain Newman's company. Floyd's bigade, Colonel McCausland's regiment. Says he was taken sick and permitted to go home. On his recovery he went with the militia to Cotton Hill and remained there eighteen days. He then started to join Floyd's brigade; was arrested on his way. He is now hoarse from his sickness but expresses a desire to join his company. Mr. Robinson, the prosecuting attorney at Nicholas, proves him to be a man of good character, and he knowshe volunteered in Newman's company. The man appears to be honest and candid. I suggest he be released from prison and be sent to his company.
Source: OR Series 2, Vol. II, Part 1, page 1443
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Halstead, Amos:
Halstead, Amos Sergeant Sergeant
Company A
Enlisted 1861 Kanawha by Captain Tyree, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 24
Enlisted in 1861 in Kanawha County. He was paroled on 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 23, dark hair, fair complexion, blue eyes, 5'10".
Born 1842
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Adkins, William P.
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Arbuckle, Andre
Arbuckle, Andre Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1865 at Greenbrier, Paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 2
Born: 1845
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
McCoy, William C.: Co. A
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Ballard, Robert
Ballard, Robert Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 in Greenbrier, Paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 26
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 3
McBallard, Robert Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name Robert/Ballard
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 36
Born: 1839
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Beaver, John W.
Beaver, John W. Sergeant Sergeant
Company A
Enlisted 1861 in Fayette Co., Paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 4
Resident of Lookout post war
Source: Weaver
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Bobbett, T.
Bobbett, T. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 in Greenbrier, Paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 5
Born 1846
Goerge Washington BOBBITT was born 1846.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Bobbitt, George Washington
Bobbitt, George W. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/11/65 at Charleston, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 5
Resident of Lancing, Fayette Co. in 1889
Source: Weaver
Borm 1846OREGON BOBBITT - born near Amherst C. H., Amherst County, Virginia, October 5, 1817, was a son of John BOBBITT, born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and Emelia (HILL) BOBBITT, born in Amherst County. His mother died in 1861, and his father in 1856, both in this county. Oregon BOBBITT make his home in Greenbrier County first in 1845, then lived for a time in Nicholas County, returning here and then moving to Monroe County, where he lived two years. He then made his permanent home in Greenbrier County. He was eighteen years superintendent of the county infirmary, from 1859 until his resignation in 1878, when he moved to the farm where he now resides, in Williamsburg District. He held the office of postmaster two years, and then resigned it to give attention to personal business. His first wife was Lucy Ann, daughter of Francis and Emeline HILL, of Amherst County, Virginia. She was born in that county, September 23, 1818, and became his wife in Monroe County, December 22, 1842. Their children were five: James H., born October 8, 1843, lives at North Platte, Nebraska; George W., September 9, 1845, lives in Iowa; F. Napoleon, May 21, 1848, lives in Monroe County, this State, Emily Jane, February 21, 1851, and Lewis Samuel Miller, July 22, 1853, are deceased. James and George were soldiers of the Confederacy in the war between the States. The second wife of Mr. BOBBITT was Malinda J., daughter of Asheen and Nancy BURDITT, on Monroe County, and she was born in Monroe County and there became the wife of Oregon BOBBITT. Their children were born: Eliza C., July 1, 1855; Thomas C., September 21, 1856; John I., November 5, 1857; Charles Spurgeon, May 19, 1859; Nanny J., October 2, 1863, and two deceased: Lewis Powell, born June 12, 1861, died same year; Martha Malinda Alice, born March 28, 1865, died in 1866. In Greenbrier County, in 1865, Oregon BOBBITT married Margaret BROWN, who was born in this county, Falling Spring District. She is a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (CAVENDISH) BROWN, of Virginia by birth, but settlers in Greenbrier County, where both died about twenty-three years ago. Mr. BOBBITT's post office address is Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. [Oregon BOBBITT's death is recorded three times in Greenbrier County records. Once in Vol. 1A, death date on Feb. 18, 1893, age 77 yr, no parents listed, death reported by F. G. McFERRIN, son-in-law; of comsuption. In Vol. 1, Oregon BOBBITT is listed twice: first, death date on Feb. 19, 1893, age 77 yr, no parents listed, of consumption; second, death date on Feb. 25, 1893, age 78 yrs, no parents listed, cause - pulmonary phthisis. vfc] [Malinda J. BURDITT BOBBITT died Apr. 3, 1865, age 37, of childbed fever. Greenbrier County Death Records, Vol. 1A. vfc]
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgreenb/bios/bios-b.htm
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Brown, John
Brown, John Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 in Greenbrier, Paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 7
Resident of Lewisburg 1880, age 33
Buried McKinney Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., WW on 12/30/1905
Born 1846
Joseph Green BURDETT was born 1842.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Burdett, Joseph Green
Burdett, Joseph G. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 9/19/62 at Fayetteville, paroled 5/11/65 at Charleston, age 23
Present on 3/1/65
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 8
Joseph Green Burdett
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
Resident of Lick Creek at mouth of Benhever Hollow, Summers County, in 1871
Source: Weaver
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Burns, Thomas
Burns, Thomas Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1865 in Greenbrier, paroled 4/27/65 at Lewisburg, age 34
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 8
Resident of Monroe County
Source: Weaver
Born 1831
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Thomas, Simon:
No archive record
Amick's Co. Exchanged for Henry Dickinson Kincaide of Co. C. 22nd Virginia Infantry on 4/18/65. Previously served in Co. C, 60th Virginia Infantry.
[Calls out Amick company explicitly.]
On list of prisoners held by Confederate forces in 3/62
James Kincaid. - Boy of sixteen; born in Fayette County; son of James Kincaid; lives on head of Loop Creek. Says he never hand anything to do with the enemy or the home guard. Was arrested in August; has been in jail since. Willing to take the oath of allegiance. Colonel Coleman says this boy lives in a disaffected neighborhod. His father is a quiet man, and it is understood he and his family are not of the disaffected party. I recommend his discharge on taking the oath of allegiance
Source: OR Series 2, Vol. II, Part 1, page 1467
Henry Dickson KINCAID was born 1841.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Kincaid, Henry Dickson:
Kincaid, Henry D. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted in 1862 in Monroe County by Col. Barbee,
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 24, 5'6", dark hair and complexion, hazel eyes
In Jackson Hospital, Richmond, Virginia 3/7/65 with debilitas,
exchanged for Pvt. Simon Thomas of John Amick's Company.
Alternate Name Henry/Kincade
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 32
Kinkade, H. D. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name Henry D./Kincaid
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 32
Kinkaid, H. D. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name Henry D./Kincaid
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 32
Previously served in Co. B, 22nd Virginia Infantry where he enlisted on 7/13/62 at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, West Virginia or enlisted on 8/13/62 at Camp McCausland, Monroe County, West Virginia. Detached as a scout by General John Stuart Williams by 12/31/62.
Born 6/1840. Resident of Fayette County. Died 2/1889.
Source: Weaver
[Calls out Amick company explicitly.]
1841
Jesse BUMGARDNER was born 1812.
Wirt County, (W)VA 1860 Federal Census
Bumgarner Jesse 48 Va 190--- 1 22
Bumgarner Francis 22 Va 190--- 2 22
Bumgarder Mary 14 Va 190---11 22
William R. MARTIN was born 1842.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Martin, William R.
Martin, William R. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 18
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 36
Born 1842
Edward Ryan built the first mill in Nicholas County on lower Peters Creek
Source: History of Nicholas County, West Virginia, Pioneer Families, Copyright 1954, W. C. Brown; Available from Higginson Book Company,148 Washington Street; Post Office Box 778, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, page 126
First setler on Bucks Garden
Source: History of Nicholas County, West Virginia, Pioneer Families, Copyright 1954, W. C. Brown; Available from Higginson Book Company,148 Washington Street; Post Office Box 778, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 page 41
John Hamilton was the first settler to bring a wagon into Nicholas County.
Source: History of Nicholas County, West Virginia, Pioneer Families, Copyright 1954, W. C. Brown; Available from Higginson Book Company,148 Washington Street; Post Office Box 778, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 page 41
John NICHOLS was born 1828 in Wirt County VA.
Wirt County, (W)VA 1860 Federal Census
Nichols Drusilla 22 Va 241---22 73
Nichols James W 1 Va 241---24 73
Nichols John 32 D C 241---21 73
Nichols Thomas J 3 Md 241---23 73
Barbara Nichols
Gene was Adopted.
Andrew Jackson MARTIN was born 1835.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Martin, Andrew Jackson
Martin, Andrew J. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/11/65 Charleston, age 30
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 36
Andrew Jackson Martin
1880 Summers County Census, age 46,farmer
Source: Weaver
Born 1835
bowers is aka boyers same family
boyers show up in nebraska
A. W. JONES was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Jones, A. W.
Jones, A. W. Private Private
No company specified
Paroled 4/27/65 Lewisburg
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 30
Company A
Source: Weaver
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Adkins, Henley W.
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Walker, John
Walker, John Sergeant Sergeant
Company A
Enlisted 1861 Fayetteville, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 23, dark hair and complexion, blue eyes, 5'8".
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 57
May have also served in Co. C and Co. H, 26th Va. Infantry Battalion. He was taken POW while in the 26th, sent to Elmira, New York, and exchanged on 3/2/65. Age 40, farmer, 1880 Fayette County Census, resident of Russellville, West Virginia, postwar.
Source: Weaver
Born 1842
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Walker, John W. W. Thurmond's Co. (Co. A), Enlisted on 9/19/62 at Fayetteville. Present on 3/1/63 muster roll, He was listed in W. Thurmond's receipt book which notes clothing issued during the period 10/62-9/64. Born ca. 1838.
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Martin, John A. Monroe County
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Joseph MCCLUNG was born 1845 in Nicholas County, Va..
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
McClung, Joseph A.: Captain, Co. C, Enlistment unknown. He was paroled on 5/11/65 at Charleston, West Virginia age 24, light complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, 5'10". May have been a resident of Nicholas or Pocahontas County during period of war. Age 40, farmer, Falling Springs District, 1880 Greenbrier County census.
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Walker, John G. Sgt., Co. A, enlisted in 1861 at Charleston. He was paroled at Lewisburg 4/25/64, age 22, brown hair, light complexion, hazel eyes, 5'4", age 40, farmer, 1880 Raleigh Co. Census.
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Adkins, Lewis H.
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Anthony RADER was born 1835 in estimate.
On list of prisoners held by Confederate forces in 3/62
M. A. McClung, Alexander McClung, John W. O'Dell, Thomas A. Ramsay, Anthony Rader, Thomas Haywood. -Can find nothing in my opinion to justify their detention. The first two were sent down from General Floyd's brigade, but as they allege without his knowledge and without any specific charge against them, and none is made here except that they are suspected of disloyalty. The first, M. A. McClung, says that he is a secessionist and was arrested only because he was passing through General Floyd's camp to visit his brother in General Wise's camp the day before the battle of Cross Lanes, because as he was told no one could be allowed to leave that camp until after the battle which was then expected, and when after the battle the prisoners were sent down he was sent along without examination. The other four were Union men but all deny any complicity with the enemy; profess the utmost loyalty to the Confederate Government and their readiness to take the oath of allegiance if required to do so. They all reside near Summerville, and two of them, A. McClung and J. W. O'Dell, say that they passed once through the enemy's camp because it lay on the path of their avocations, and they were moreover curious to see the enemy's army under Tyler, and one of them, A. McClung, says that he exchanged some butter of coffee, giving eighteen pounds of butter for nine pounds of coffee. They are all Virginians, ignorant, illiterate and every simplemind. The sixth persons, Haywood, says that he is a sailor who was caught in Norfolk by the blockade, and crossed in an open boat to Warwick where his father resides with a view to join the army, and on his way home after landing he was caught and imprisoned. There is no charge against him.
Source: OR Series 2, Vol. II, Part 1, page 1432-33
Johnson R. HEASTER was born 1838.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Heaster, Johnson R.;
Heaster, J.R. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1861 Greenbrier, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 27, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, 5'10".
transferred to Amick's Co. on 11/17/64.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 26
He previously served in Co. K, 14th Virginia Cavalry. Born 9/15/38. Died 12/5/1914, Greenbrier County. Buried in the Walkup Family Cemetery. Resident Meadow Bluff's District, Greenbrier County. occupation farmer per 1870 census.
Source: Weaver
[Calls out Amick company explicitly.]
Born 1838
Operated a large stock farm
Source:History of Nicholas County, West Virginia, Pioneer Families, Copyright 1954, W. C. Brown; Available from Higginson Book Company, page 126
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
McCoy, Philip W. Thurmond's Co. (Co. A.)
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
wspeas@yahoo.com
Thomas C. LIVELY was born 1843.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Lively, Thomas C.
Lively, Thomas C. Sergeant Sergeant
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 22
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
1880 Monroe Census, age 35,farmer
Born 1843
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Martin, John D.
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Isaac BAYS was born 1835 in estimate.
On list of prisoners held by Confederate forces in 3/62
Isaac Bays. -Says he was born in Fayette; moved to Boone, and moved back to Fayette last spring. Does not know for what he was arrested; was told all the men from that end of the county were to be moved. Says he had nothing to do with the Northern men or the Union men. Says he always held to the Southern side. Says he agreed to take care of the family and property of his brother-in-law if he would volunteer, which he did. Has now the family and property of his brother-in-law under his charge. Wanted to vote for secession, but his vote was counted out because since his return from Boone he had not lived long enough in Fayette to enable him to vote. I have no evidence about this man excpet his own. I recommend his discharge on taking the oath of allegiance.
Source: OR Series 2, Vol. II, Part 1, page 1449
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
McCoy, Marcum M. Corporal, W. Thurmond's Co. (Co. A.)
[McCoy's are mentioned in later family documents as in-laws.]
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Valencourt MCCLUNG was born 1837.
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
McClung, Valencourt: Co. B, Enlistment unknown. He was paroled at Charleston, West Virginia on 5/10/65, then age 48, brown hair, light complexion, blue eyes, 5'11".
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
John Lewis CHAMPE was born 1878. He died 1953 in Pool, Nicholas Co., WV.
William Elisha MCCUTCHEON "Lush" was born 1869 in NicholasCo., WV.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Kincaid, Dick
Kincaid, Dick Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 32
Born 1845
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Martin, Samuel G. Greenbrier County
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Adkins, Harrison
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Purchased land on Bucks Garden
Source: History of Nicholas County, West Virginia, Pioneer Families, Copyright 1954, W. C. Brown; Available from Higginson Book Company,148 Washington Street; Post Office Box 778, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 page 41
Lived (2004): WV
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Martin, Nathan A. Monroe County
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Charles B. HEASTER was born 1842.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Heaster, Charles B.;
Heaster, C.B. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1861 Staunton, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 22, brown hair, 5'10", light complexion, blue eyes.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 26
He previously served in Co. K, 14th Virginia Cavalry. Age 37, farmer, Meadow Bluff district, 1880 Greenbrier County Census.
Source: Weaver
Born 1843
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Martin, Mathew
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
AMICK Partisan Ranger Muster Role
Martin, Lorenzo Dow Monroe County
Roster is transcribed from Thurmond's Partisan Rangers and Swann's Battalion of Virginia Cavalry 1st Edition, by Jeffrey C. Weaver.
Christina O'DELL was born 1790 in Shanandoah Valley. She died 1891.
John William Arbuckle, a prominent lawyer of Lewisburg, W. Va., for many years mayor of the town, and an able, efficient executive officer. As a member of the West Virginia State Senate was chairman of the judiciary committee. He has been honorably and effectively identified with the best interests of State and church. Twice married, first to Mary Tate Finley, of Augusta county, Virginia, in October, 1878, to which union four children were born: Finley M. Arbuckle, one of the leading and prosperous young business men of the town. Chosen justice of the peace at the age of twenty-one, has been successively elected to succeed himself. Once mayor of the town and has been for years appointed to audit the financial accounts of the county and district treasurer.
Stephen ALEXANDER was born 1846.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Alexander, Stephen
Alexander, Stephen Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1865, Paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 1
Born: 1846
Jesse B. CANADY was born 1845.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Canady, Jesse B.
Canady, J.B. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/6/65 at Charleston, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 9
Jesse B. Canada
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
Source: Weaver
Born 1845
Taylor CAUFFMAN was born 1844.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Cauffman, Taylor
Cauffman, Taylor Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 in Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 21
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 10
Born 1844
Clifton Hill CHAMP was born 1845.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Champ, Clifton Hill
Champ, Clifton Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 in Nicholas Co., paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 10
Clifton, Champ Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name Clifton/Champ
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 11
Clifton Hill Champ
Died 4/20/1928 at Pool, WV age 81
Source: Weaver
Born 1845
Joseph P. CHARLTON was born 1848.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Charlton, Joseph P.
Charlton, Joseph P. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/11/65 at Charleston, age 17
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 10
Born 1848
Charles A. CHRUCH was born 1847.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Church, Charles A.
Church, Charles A. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 at Charleston, age 18
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 10
1880 Lewisburg, Greenbrier census, age 33, farmer
Born 1847
William P. COFFMAN was born 1830 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Coffman, William P.
Coffman, William P. Private Private
Company A
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 11
Coffman, William T. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name William P./Coffman
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 11
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Cook, James
Cook, J. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1865 Fayette, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 21
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 12
James Cook
Buried Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co. WV
Source: Weaver
Born 1844
William CRAWFORD was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Crawford, William
Crawford, William Private Private
Company A
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 13
Not mentioned by WeaverMuster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Crawford, William T.
Crawford, William T.
Private
enlisted 9/23/62 absent, sick in Augusta County 2/28/63
Alternate Name: Crawford, W. W.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 13
[not cirtain this is the same]
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Deitz, Elyos
Deitz, Elyos Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, Paroled 4/27/65 at Lewisburg, age 27
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 15
Elyas Deitz
Enlisted in Co. B, 26th Battalion, Va.Inf. 4/29/62 at White Sulphur Springs, deserted at time of enlistment, illegally detached at a wagoner.
Source: Weaver
Born: 1838
Alexander DOLIN was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Dolin, Alexander
Dolon, Alex Private Private
Amix's Co.,
Paroled 5/10/65 at Charleston
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Alexander Dolin
Source: Weaver
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Dolin, J.S.
Dolin, J.S. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Born 1845
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Dolin, Lindsey
Dolin, Linsy Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 21
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Lindsey Dolin
1880 Meadow Bluff district, Greenbrier census age 33, farmer
Source: Weaver
Born 1844
George Washington DOTSON was born 1828.
Dotson, George Washington
Dodson, George W. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 44
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Dotson, G.W. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name George W./Dodson
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
George Washington Dodson
Dopson, G.W. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 37
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
George Washington Dotson
Source: Weaver
Source: Weaver
Born: 1821 ages differ on parole
Born 1828
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Dotson, T.C.
Dotson, T.C. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 63/64, paroled 4/25-27/65 at Lewisburg, age 25
Alternate Name T.C./Dopson
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Dopson, T.C. Private Private
Company A
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Weaver notes not duplicate, two D. C. Dotson's enlistment 63, other 64
Born 1840
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Dotson, W.T.
Dotson, W.T. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 30
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Dotson, H.Y. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name W.T./Dotson
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Born 1835
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Dunn, Robert
Dunn, Robert Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/27/65 at Lewisburg, age 21
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Born 1844
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Edgar, Thomas
Edgar, Thomas Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 at Charleston, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 17
On post war roster of Co. D, 26th Battalion Va. Inf., Brother of Lt. Col. George M. Edgar of 26th.
Source: Weaver
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Ellis, Edgar
Ellis, Edgar Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 at Charleston, age 25
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 17
Enlisted 4/29/62 Co. B. 26th Battalion, Va. Inf. At White Sulphur Springs, served to 2/13/64.
Source: Weaver
Born 1840
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Eraan, John
Eraan, John Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 18
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Erwin, John A.
Erwin, John A. Private
Company A
Paroled 6/10/65 Charleston, age 28
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 18
Born 1837
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Falls, James
Falls, James Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1862 in Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 37
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 18
Born 1828
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Falls, John
Falls, John Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Monroe, Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 27
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 18
Born 1838
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Falls, Thomas
Falls, Thomas Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Monroe, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 24
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 18
Born 1841
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Fink, William
Fink, William Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 29
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 19
Born 1831
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Fisher, F.W.
Fisher, F.W. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 19
Born 1844
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Fisher, William
Fisher, William Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1865 Lewisburg, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 17
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 19
Born 1848
Andrew A. FOSTER was born 1820.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Foster, Andrew A.
Foster, Andrew A. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 45
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 19
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
Resident of Green Sulphur Springs District, 1908
Source: Weaver
Born 1820
John F. GEORGE was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
George, John F.
George, John F. First Lieutenant First Lieutenant
Company A
Paroled 5/11/65 Charleston
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 21
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Gilkeson, S. A.
Gilkeson, S. A. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1865 Greenbrier, paroled 4/27/65 Lewisburg, age 18,Occupation cabinet maker
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 21
S. A. Gilberson (family name may have been Gilkeson)
Source: Weaver
Born 1848
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Gwinn, J.R.
Guinn, J.R. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/26/65 Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 23
J. R. Gwinn
Source: Weaver
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Gwinn, Labon
Gwinn, Labon Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 9/23/62 Gauley Bridge, paroled 11/15/65 at Charleston, age 36
Present 3/1/63
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 23
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
Source: Weaver
Born 1829
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Gwinn, William
Guinn, William Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 23
William Gwinn
1880 Monroe Census, age 43, farmer, settled and built a store in Winona, Fayette County in 1890. Later moved to Seattle Washington
Source: Weaver
Born 1842
William HAYNES was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Haines, William
Haines, William Private Private
Company A
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 23
Joseph L. HALLEY was born 1845.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Halley, Joseph L.
Hally, Joseph Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 24
Hully, Joseph A Private Private
Company not specified
Alternate Name: Joseph/Hally
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 28
Born 1845
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Hand, James C.
Hand, James C. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 11/1/64 Muddy Creek,Greenbrier by Captain Halstead, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 24
Born 1845
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Harvey, F.W.
Harny, F.W. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 50
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 25
F. W. Harvey
Source: Weaver
Born 1815
Joshua HARRINGTON was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Harrington, Joshua
Harrington, Joshua Private Private
Company A
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 25
Calvin HARRIS was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Harris, Calvin
Harris, Calvin Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/6/65 Charleston
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 25
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Haynes, James
Haynes, James Private Private
Company A
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 17
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 25
Brother of Joseph N. Haynes
Resident of Russellville post war
Source: Weaver
Born 1848
James H. HAYNES was born 1835.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Haynes, James H.
Haynes, James H. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 11/1/64 Muddy Creek, Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 30
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 25
Born 1835
William C. HEDRICK was born 1842.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Hedrick, William C.
Headrick, William Private Private
Company A
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 26
Headerick, William A Private Private
Alternate Name William/Headrick
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 26
William C. "Squire" Hedrick
"Always voted for the Democratic Ticket"
Deputy Sheriff of Summers County from 1896 to 1904. Ran for West Virginia Legislature in 1906. Elected Justice of the peace in 1906. (Photo)
Source: Weaver
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Hill, John J.
Hill, John J. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 42
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 26
John H. Hill listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
1880 Summers County Census, age 56, farmer
Source: Weaver
Born 1823
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Hinton, John
Hinton, John Private Private
Company A
Enlisted Mouth of Big Bluestone, paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 37
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 27
John Hinton, Sr.
Born 1818 Rockingham Co. VA,
1880 Summers County Census, age 52, farmer
Source: Weaver
Born 1828
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Hinton, Peter
Hinton, Peter Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 45
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 27
May have served in Rocky Point Grays,
1880 Monroe County Census, age 60, farmer.
Born 1820
Thomas HUCHINSON was born 1838.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Huchinson, Thomas
Huchinson, Thomas Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 27
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 28
Born 1838
William Henry Harrison HUMES was born 1845.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Humes, William Henry Harrison
Humes, W.H. A Private Private
Company not specified
Enlisted 1862 Lewisburg, paroled 4/27/65 Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 28
William Henry Harrison Humes
Company A
1880 Greenbrier Census, age 39, farmer
Source: Weaver
Born 1845
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Hunter, W.R.
Hunter, W.R. Private Private
Company not specified
Enlisted 1864 in Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 18
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 28
Company A
Source: Weaver
Born 1847
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Jamison, F. H.
Jamison, F. H. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1861, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 24
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 29
May have served wtith 23rd Battalion Va. Inf.
Born 1841
Joshua HURRIMAN was born 1833.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Hurriman, Joshua
Hurriman, Joshua Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 32
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 28
Born 1833
William JEETER was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Jeeter, William
Jeeter, William Private Private
Company A
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 29
Daivd T. JEFFRIES was born 1823.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Jeffries, David T.
Jeffries, David T. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 42
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 29
Born 1823
William T. JEFFRIES was born 1841.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Jeffries, William T.
Jeffries, William T. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 24
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 29
Listed by Camp David Craig UCV 6/6/95 as member of 26th Battalion, Va. Inf.
Source: Weaver
Born 1841
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Jones, Allen
Jones, Allen Private Private
Company not specified
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 18
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 30
Company A
Source: Weaver
Born 1847
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Lake, Alvis
Alvis, Lake Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 at Greenbrier, Paroled 4/25/65 at Lewisburg, age 35
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 1
Born 1830
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Lake, John
Lake, John Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greeenbrier, paroled 4/26/65 Lewisburg, age 64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 32
Luke, John Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name John/Lake
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 35
Born 1801
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Lake, Vincent
Lake, Vincent Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 35
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 32
Vincent, Luke Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name Vincent/Lake
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 57
Born 1830
Mason A. LEGGETT was born 1842.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Leggett, Mason A.
Leggett, Mason A. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1861 Lewisburg, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 33
Ligget, M. A. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name Mason A./Leggert
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
Born 1842
Harvey A. LEWIS was born 1838.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Lewis, Harvey A.
Lewis, Harvey A. Private Private
Company not specified
Enlisted 1865 Monroe, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 27
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
Company A
Source: Weaver
Born 1838
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Lindsay, C.W.
Lindsay, C.W. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
Born 1845
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Lively, R.G.
Lively, R.G. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 30
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
Rudiman Green Lively
Previously served asCaptain of R. G. Lively Company, 166th Militia in 1861. Enlisted on 8/20/61. Enlisted as a private in Co. F, 26th Battalion Virginia Inf. On 4/29/62 at White Sulphur Springs, AWOL 10/31/64.
1860 Monroe Census, age 25, farmer
1880 Monroe Census, age 45, farmer
Died 8/19/1917 age 80, buried in family cemetery, Stony Creek, WV
Source: Weaver
Born 1835
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Markham, F.
Markham, F. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 27
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 35
Born 1838
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Marrs, Calvin
Marrs, Calvin Private
Company A
Paroled 5/6/65 Charleston, age 40
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 35
1860 Fayette County Census, age 35, blacksmith
Post war resident of Fayetteville
Source: Weaver
Born 1825
John A. MARTICS was born 1844.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Martics, John A.
Matics, John A. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 21
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 36
Maties, John Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name John A./Matics
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 36
John A. Martics
Source:Weaver
Born 1844
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
McConnell, R.
McConnell, R. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 21
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
Born 1844
James W. MCNEER was born 1838.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
McNeer, James W.
McNeer, James W. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 17
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
4th corporal
1880 Monroe Census, age 32, merchant
Source: Weaver
Born 1838
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
McNeer, Jehu W.
McNeer, Jehu W. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
John W. McNeer
Source: Weaver
Born 1846
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
McNeer, John C.
McNeer, John C. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1/7/63 Rolensburg, paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 20
Present 3/1/63
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
Source: Weaver
Born 1845
Griffith MEADOWS was born 1830.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Meadows, Griffith
Meadows, Griffith Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 35
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
1880 Summers County Census, age 50, farmer
Born 1830
Richard MEADOWS was born 1820.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Meadows, Richard
Meadows, Richard Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 45
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
Source: Weaver
Born 1820
H. C. MITCHELL was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Mitchell, H.C.
Mickell, H.C. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
H. C. Mitchell
Source: Weaver
J. G. MITCHELL was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Mitchell, J.G.
Mickell, J.G. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
J. G. Mitchell
Source: Weaver
James W. MILLER was born 1846.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Miller, James W.
Miller, James W. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/11/65 Charleston, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
1880 Summers County Census, age 33, merchant
Resident Green Sulphur Springs in 1908
Source: Weaver
Born 1846
John Alexander MILLER was born 1844.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Miller, John Alexander
Miller, John A. Private Sergeant
Company A
Enlisted 9/19/62 Fayetteville, paroled 5/11/65 Charleston, age 21
Present 3/1/63
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
John Alexander Miller
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
1860 Fayette County Census, age 16, farm laborer
Resident Green Sulphur Springs in 1908.
Source: Weaver
Born 1844
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Miller, W.
Miller, W. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 21
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
Born 1844
Washington MILLER was born 1843.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Miller, Washington
Miller, Wash Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 22
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
Washington Miller
Source: Weaver
Born 1843
William Erskine MILLER was born 1820.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Miller, William Erskine
Miller, William E. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 45
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
William Erskine Miller
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
He was a resident of Green Sulphur Springs, "he was a soldier in the Confederacy, loyal to his government, his friends and his country."
Born 8/19/1825 Greenbrier, Died 2/3/1901, Green Sulphur Springs, Summers County, WV. (Photo)
Source: Weaver
Born 1820
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Mitchell, Tap
Mitchell, Tap Corporal Corporal
Company A
Enlisted 1863 Fayetteville, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 39
1880 Summers County Census, age 37, farmer
Born 1846
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Morgan, B.H.
Morgan, B.H. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1861 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 26
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 39
Born 1839
William MOSTRIS was born 1836.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Mostris, William
Mostris, William Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 29
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 40
Born 1836
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Painter, James
Painter, James Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 42
James K. Painter
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64
1880 Summers County Census, age 36, farm laborer
Charter Member JEB Stuart Camp NO 1585 Confederate Veterans of Fayette, County, WV in 1909
Source: Weaver
Born 1846
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Parr, Wash.
Parr, Wash. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 37
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 42
Born 1828
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Patten, David
Patten, David Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 42
1880 Greenbrier County Census, age 33, farmer
Source: Weaver
Born 1845
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Patten, J.W.
Patten, J.W. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 25
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 42
Born 1840
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Payne, A.R.
Payne, A.R. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1862 Culpepper Court House, Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 43
Born 1846
Joseph A. PERKINS was born 1832.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Perkins, Joseph A.
Perkins, Joseph Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, poaroled 4/27/65 Lewisburg, age 33
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 43
Perkins, J.A. Private Private
Company A
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 43
Joseph A. Perkins
Listed on Post War Record of Company D, 22nd Virginia Inf.
1880 Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County Census, age 50
Died 1/13/1912 at blue Sulphur Springs
Source: Weaver
Born 1832
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Poteet, John
Poteet, John Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/5/65 Charleston, age 31
Alternate Name John/Pateet
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 44
Patett, John Private Private
Company A
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 42
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64 as John Poteet
Also listed on Post War Record
Source: Weaver
Born 1834
Robert PRICE was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Price, Robert
Price, Robert Private Private
Company A
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 45
Enos F. REYNOLDS was born 1839.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Reynolds, Enos F.
Reynolds, Enos F. rank not specified
Company not specified
Deserted, paroled 1/65 Charleston, age 26, sent north 1/3/65
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 46
Company A
May have served in 26th Battalion Virginia Inf.
Service considered brief
Source: Weaver
Born 1839
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
RIFFE, David M.
Rife, David M. Private Private
Company not specified
Enlisted 1864 Monroe County, Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 44
Alternate Name David M./Rife
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 46
Riffe, David M. Private Private
Company not specified
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 46
Company A
Source: Weaver
Born 1821
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Rody, David
Rhodey, David Private Private
Company not specified
Enlisted 1865 Montgomery, paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 37
Alternate Name David/Rody
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 46
David Rody
Company A
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 46
Born 1828
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Scott, John T.
Scott, John T. Private Private
Company not specified
Paroled 5/13/65 Charleston, age 29
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 49
Halstead's Company
Resident of Russellville post war.
Source: Weaver
Born 1836
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Shelton, H.
Shelton, H. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 50
Born 1845
James K. SHIRES was born 1847.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Shires, James K.
Shires, James K. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 18
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 50
Born 1847
J. A. SIMONS was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Simons, J. A.
Simons, J. A. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 50
Simmons, J. A. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name J. A./Simons
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 50
W. J. SIMONS was born 1835 in estimate.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Simons, W. J.
Simons, W. J. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 4/25/65 Lewisburg
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 50
Simmons, W. J. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name W. J./Simons
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 50
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Skaggs, Patrick
Skaggs, Patrick Corporal Corporal
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 19
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 51
Born 1846
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Skaggs, Sanford B.
Scaggs, Sanford B. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled 5/12/65 Charleston, age 21
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 49
Skaggs, S.B. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name Sanford B./Scaggs
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 51
Skagge, S.B. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name Sanford B./Scaggs
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 51
Born 1844
William H. SURBER was born 1840.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Surber, William H.
Surber, William H. Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/10/65 Charleston, age 20
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 53
Listed on W. Thurmond's receipt book for clothing issued during 10/62-9/64 as John Poteet
Source: Weaver
Born 1840
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Switzer, J.
Switzer, J. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 22
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 54
Born 1843
John F. SYDENSTRICKER was born 1840.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Sydenstricker, John F.
Sydenstricker, John F. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Lewisburg, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 25
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 54
Sydenstricker, John T. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name John F./Sydenstricker
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 54
Born 1840
John SYDENSTRICKER was born 1836.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Sydenstriker, John
Sydenstriker, John Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 29
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 54
John M. Sydenstriker
Source: Weaver
Born 1836
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Teays, Thomas
Tays, Thomas Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 26
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 54
Thomas Teays
May have also served in Chapman's Battery, Virginia Light Artillery per post War record of that unit
Source: Weaver
Born 1839
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Vass, Elijah
Vass, Elijah Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 57
Previously served in Co. D, 166th Militia in 1861, enlisted Co. B., 26th Battalion Va. Inf. 1/10/62; also Post war record in 26th.
1880 Summers Co. census, age 57, laborer.
Source: Weaver
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Wagner, William
Wagner, William Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 1864 Greenbrier, paroled on 4/25/65 Lewisburg, age 23
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 57
Wagoner, W. Private Private
Company A
Alternate Name William/Wagner
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 57
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Walker, John G.
Walker, John Corporal Corporal
Company A
Enlisted 1861 Charleston, paroled 4/25/64 Lewisburg, age 22, brown hair, light complexion, hazel eyes, 5'4",
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 57
1880 Raleigh Co. Census, age 40, farmer
Source: Weaver
Born 1843
Mathew A. WITHROW was born 1842.
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Withrow, Mathew A.
Withrow, Mathew A. Private Private
Company A
Enlisted 12/1/62 Monroe County, paroled 5/11/65 Charleston, age 23
AWOL 5/31/63.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 61
1880 Summers Co. census, age 41, farmer
Born 1842
Amick's Independent Scouts
Hounshell's Batt'n Virginia Cav. (Partisan Rangers.)
Worden, Jorden
Worden, Jorden Private Private
Company A
Paroled 5/11/65 Charleston, age 25
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 61
Born 1840
John B. Dorsey married Margaret Summer and settled on lands adjoining his father. They raised a large family but while the younger members of the family were still small Mrs. Dorsey died. Their children were Lorenzo, William W., Rensselare Vaught, Lydia (who married Lewis Walker and moved to Illinois,) Jennie (who married a Mr. Bell and moved out of the community; she was the mother of attorney C. W. Bell of Zela, West Virginia), Evermont, Clark, Lizzie (who became the wife of M. B. Mason), Viola and Catharine, the last two named both died young. John B. Dorsey afterward married a Mrs. Neil daughter of Hiram Walker. One son from this union is still living. He has served as office deputy assessor of the county for several years.
Although John B. Dorsey's family all removed from the community, one member, Rensselare Vaught Dorsey, on account of his business success deserves especial mention.
Rensselare Vaught Dorsey was born December 16, 1854. He attended the schools of his time and afterward a school taught by P. D. Horon. He obtained a teacher's certificate and taught two terms of school in Nicholas County. After which he went to Illinois where he taught one term of school and then returned to West Virginia. He married Victoria C. Neil in 1879 to which union four children were born. He moved to Hurricane, West Virginia, where he engaged in mercantil business for about twenty years. He was elected sheriff of Putnam County, West Virginia, in 1896 and again in 1904. He owns an interest in two tobacco warehouses, is a stockholder in Twentieth Street Bank of Huntington and is a director of Putnam County Bank. He has extensive oil and gas investments and owns a four-hundred-acre farm near his home at Hurricane. He is a member of the Baptist Church.
Robert Dorsey married Alice Cavendish and settled on the home place. To this union was born two children. Hanceford, the oldest, is still living. Mrs. Dorsey died in a few years and Robert Dorsey married Margaret Kincaid. There were several children born to this union but all are dead. Robert and his wife both died in 1877.
Sarah Dorsey married Alexander Cavendish and they settled on land adjoining John B. Dorsey. They reared a family of seven sons and one daughter all of whom removed from the community except Benjamin B. Cavendish, who died at the age of forty-nine years, and Joseph F. Cavendish, the youngest son who married Ermina J. Legg and settled in the community. Joseph died at the age of sixty-nine years leaving a wife and nine children living. The children have all removed from the community except Orbin Cavendish who still lives with his mother and is now serving as commissioner of the Board of Education. Two daughter Vina and Letha still make their home with their mother when not engaged in teaching school. They both hold diplomas from Marshall College as graduates in the Normal Course.
Source: A HISTORY OF PANTHER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY
Prepared by A. J. Legg, 1930
http://www.wvculture.org/history/agrext/panther.html
Of the incidents of the Civil War which occurred in the community, I will record the following:
While General John B. Floyd was camped at Carnifex Ferry some Confederate scouts came into the community. They took several horses from the people and as they passed the first small drain west of where Arnette Church now stands they were fired on by Captain Ramsey and a few of his men who were concealed in a laurel thicket. One Confederate soldier was wounded, Ramsey and his men escaped unhurt across Gauley River. John M. Mason passing along the road late that evening picked up a sword lost by a Confederate officer.
Just after the battle of Cross Lanes three soldiers from Colonel Tyler's army had escaped to the woods. They came in to James A. Renick's home and were hid under a cliff and fed until it was safe for them to travel. One of these a Mr. Condit visited the Renick family two or three times after the war.
The day after the Battle of Cross Lanes Major Andrews and seventeen other Union soldiers wandered in to William Grose's place where they were fed and given some rations to take with them. They traveled on down the river and reached the Union camp at Gauley Bridge.
Edwin Spriggs, a Union soldier from Ohio who belonged to General Rosecrans' army with two other soldiers were crossing the river and their boat capsized. All were drowned. Some time afterward Sprigg's body was found just below the Edz ferry near where Albion post office is now located on the Nicholas side by William Kincaid, a boy living just across in Fayette County. John B. Dorsey, Franklin Grose, C. H. Legg, and perhaps a few others buried the body, which later was raised and identified by a Union scout named Carpenter. It was afterward taken up by his brother aided by John Dorsey, Alex Cavendish, C. H. Legg, and others and removed to his old home in Ohio.
My father, C. H. Legg, had built a cabin and moved to a new clearing about one-fourth of a mile back from the public road. Near the close of the war, my grandfather Legg, Franklin Grose, his son A. D. Grose, Lieutenant Samuel B. Koontz, who had recently returned from the Richmond rebel prison, and my father were near the road just about where Pine Grove school house now stands. We heard shooting and saw men running their horses. My mother, of course, was scared so leaving my sister and I at the house she hastened to see what had happened. She found my grandfather Legg and Franklin Grose had been taken prisoners by the Confederate Captain Holstead and a party of his men. Samuel B. Koontz, A. D. Grose, and my father had escaped to the cliffs.
The soldiers also had Dr. William Brown with them as a prisoner. They would not allow my mother to return to her home until they had gone within a mile of the ferry. The Confederates seemed to be fearful of Union soldiers in the county so they were afraid to let my mother return for fear that she would carry news to their enemies. This was the last incident of the Civil War that occurred in the community and it is the only incident remembered by the writer.
James A. Renick, Covington Grose, and A. J. Grose moved their families to Ohio during the early part of the war. Soon after the war Covington Grose and James A. Renick moved back to their farms but A. J. Grose moved on to Missouri and never returned. He lived and died near Clifton City, Missouri, at the ripe old age of 89 years.
Source: A HISTORY OF PANTHER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY
Prepared by A. J. Legg, 1930
http://www.wvculture.org/history/agrext/panther.html
Jospeh Henry BUNGER was born 1838. He died 1862.
JOSEPH HENRY BUNGER - farmer of Lewisburg District, and owner and miller of BUNGER Mills, was born where he now lives, January 31, 1838 the date of his birth. April 24, 1861, at the bride's residence on Muddy Creek, this county, he married Julia A. C. ARGABRIGHT, who was born on Muddy Creek, August 31,1838. Seven children were born to them: Ella May, October 31, 1862; Mary Alice, October 8, 1865; Ada Pearl, July 1, 1868, died May 31, 1869; Lizzie, March 19, 1870; Mertie, February 14, 1872, died April 1, 1877; Alta Dinsmore, December 3, 1875; Rachel, July 8, 1878 - the living children are all at home. John and Mary (HOCKMAN) ARGABRIGHT, the former born in Rockingham County, Virginia, and the latter on Muddy Creek, Greenbrier County, were the parents of Mrs. BUNGER. Her mother died August, 1862, her father is still living in this county. Henry BUNGER, son of Jacob BUNGER, was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, February 15, 1800, and he came to Greenbrier County when very small. He married Rachel HUTSONPILLER, who was born August 27, 1803, in Greenbrier County, and they were the parents of Joseph Henry, subject of this sketch. Their other children were eight: Matilda, who married Archibald LEWIS, and lives near Lewisburg; Sophia, married Alexander DODSON, both are deceased and buried on the home farm; Sarah Ann, married Wallace ROBINSON, and lives on Spring Creek, fourteen miles north of Lewisburg; Elizabeth, married William HUTSONPILLER, resides in Clarke County, Iowa; Mary Jane, died January 28, 1832; Mehitable, married Dr. B. F. WILLIAMS and resides in Washington County, Arkansas; Eliza, married Dr. E. F. RAYMOND, and lives at Frankford, Virginia; Harvey Lewis, born August 15, 1843, died November 7, 1861. Henry BUNGER died March 30, 1862, and Rachel, his widow, died November 27, 1869. They died on the home farm where their son Joseph H. lives. Joseph H. BUNGER;s post office address is Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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Clark L. CHILDERS was born 1840.
CLARK L. CHILDERS - born in Anthonys Creek District, Greenbrier County, October 25, 1840, is the owner of the homestead farm, the place of his birth. It consists of about 100 acres of good land, well improved, and containing iron ore. Its location is on Little Creek, five miles from Alvon, ten from Frankford, twenty-five from Lewisburg. William and Rebecca Jane (PERKINS) CHILDERS, who passed long and useful lives in this district, were his parents. His father was born March 1800, and died June 10, 1879; and his mother, born February 6, 1817, died February 10, 1880. When the civil war was inaugurated, Clark L. CHILDERS at once entered the Confederate service, serving through the entire war. He was engaged in the battles of Lewisburg, Fayetteville, Cold Harbor, Gaines Mills, the Wilderness, Fishers Hill, White Sulphur Springs, Handleys, Martinsburg, Sharpsburg, Kernstown, Strasburg, and in the second battle of Winchester was made prisoner, in 1864, remaining a prisoner until the close of the war. In Pocahontas County, West Virginia, November 3, 1882, Clark L. CHILDERS and Minnie RANKIN were united in wedlock. Her birth was in Pocahontas County, and she is a daughter of George Washington RANKIN of that county. She was born in February, 1847. The post office address of Clark L. CHILDERS is Alvon, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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JACOB COFFMAN - deceased - was born in Greenbrier County, in 1807, Michael COFFMAN, his father, one of the earliest and most prominent settlers here. The old COFFMAN farm is situated about four miles south from Lewisburg, and a part of which is now owned by Mason D. COFFMAN, who is engaged in its cultivation. It is for him this sketch is compiled, and he is the only survivor of the family, and is unmarried. He was a child of the late Jacob COFFMAN by his third wife, and was born in Greenbrier County, March 9, 1858. His mother's maiden name was Mary HEDRICK, and she was born in Greenbrier County, November 2, 1817, and became the wife of Mr. COFFMAN on the 8th of June 1848. Jacob COFFMAN died August 26, 1858, and his widow died September 7, 1872. The COFFMAN family have always maintained a high reputation for all those characteristics that distinguish the Virginian, and the present representative of the family is held in the community. Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, is Mason D. COFFMAN's post office address.
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Richard P. FINK was born 1823.
RICHARD P. FINK - born April 22, 1823, in Monroe County, (now) West Virginia, has been a resident of Greenbrier County since he was twenty-six years of age. In this county, August 26, 1850, he married Rebecca F. McCOY, and their children are recorded: Mary A., born August 4, 1852, died May 8, 1882; Alfred D., April 1, 1855, lives in Ohio; George H., December 13, 1857, and Sarah E., July 4, 1859, live in this county; John H., July 4, 1861, lives in Fayette County, Ohio; Peter H., March 13, 1864; Hettie A., July 4, 1867; Catharine L., October 1, 1869, live at home. The wife of Mr. FINK was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and her parents were both natives of that county, Edmund and Mary (WILSON) McCOY. Her mother died in 1844, her father came to Greenbrier County in 1847, and died in this county in 1867. Jasper FINK, father of Richard P., was born in Pennsylvania, was a soldier under Colonel Burns in the war of 1812, and died in 1853. The mother of Richard P., Catharine MILLER her name before marriage, was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, in 1776, and she died in 1864. Richard P. FINK was member of Company B, 22d Virginia Infantry, in the civil war, and served the Confederacy on the fields of Dry Creek, Droop Mountain, New Market, and through the valley of Virginia. He was wounded in the right arm at New Market, he follows the occupation of miller at Blakers mill, near the junction of Muddy and Mill creeks, and has recently purchased 441/4 acres in Lewisburg district. The mill is in Blue Sulphur district. His post office address is Alderson, Monroe County, West Virginia.
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T. Hickman JARRETT was born 1851.
T. HICKMAN JARRETT - is descended from the JARRETT family who were pioneers of the first country settled west of the Blue Ridge, and his grandfather, James JARRETT, was born at Keenys Fort, mouth of Mill Creek, when the pioneers of Greenbrier County were assembled there in anticipation of an attack from the Indians. James JARRETT, father of T. Hickman, was born in Greenbrier County, April 25, 1815, and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth HICKMAN, was born on Big Sewell Mountain this county. She died in January, 1858. The subject of this sketch was born in Blue Sulphur district, June 25, 1851, and in this district has a farm of 800 acres, mostly in sod for grazing purposes, to which he gives the most of his attention. In Sherman, Texas, October 5, 1877, T. Hickman JARRETT was united in marriage with Georgia (MORGAN) BUSTLE, and they have one son and two daughters: James H., born February 25, 1879; and Leake, born August 9, 1880. The youngest is unnamed, born September 15, 1883. The wife of Mr. JARRETT is a daughter of Jesse and Julena J. (KASEY) MORGAN, who are residents in Bedford County, Virginia, the place of their nativity. Her father was born May 5, 1795. Her birth was in Bedford County, Virginia, December 29, 1852 the date. She was a widow at the time of her marriage with Mr. JARRETT. Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, is the post office address of T. H. JARRETT.
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SAMUEL JARRETT - born in Blue Sulphur district, Greenbrier County, December 13, 1804, was a son of James and Ruth (GWINN) JARRETT, and grandson of James and Elizabeth (GRIFFY) JARRETT, of Pennsylvania. The JARRETT family were among the very first to come to Greenbrier county, and were two or three times driven off by the Indians while effecting a settlement here, which they finally succeeded in. They were always prominent in the affairs of the county and of Blue Sulphur district, where the fourth generation of the name is now living. The GWINNs were also very early settlers here, and Samuel GWINN was the father of Ruth, mother of Samuel JARRETT. The brothers and sisters of Samuel JARRETT were Elizabeth, Deliah, Ira, Joseph, Andrew, Jacob, James, Ruth, Rosanna, Eveline, Margaret, and Sidney C. Elizabeth lives in Missouri; Delilah died in Indiana; Ira died in Greenbrier in 1851; Joseph lives in this county; Andrew died in Missouri; Jacob died in infancy in this county; James lives in Greenbrier County; Ruth died in Lewisburg in 1853; Rosanna lives in Monroe County, West Virginia; Eveline died in this county in 1850; Margaret lives in Greenbrier County. Samuel JARRETT and his brother Joseph were made political prisoners in 1862, by the Federals, although not taking part in the war, probably through the enmity of neighbors who reported falsely of them. They were sent to Camp Chase, Ohio, and held six months, when they returned home and were not again molested. Samuel JARRETT, now nearly eighty years of age, has never married, and is one of the wealthiest landowners in the district, having 871 acres in one farm. His post office address is Palestine, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
Andrew Davis JOHNSON was born 1765.
ANDREW DAVIS JOHNSTON - was a son of Capt. William JOHNSTON, who came from the valley of Virginia to this county among its very earliest settlers, about 1765, and settled first on Anthony's Creek, and about 1770 moved to a farm one mile north of the present site of Lewisburg. He was one of the pioneer heros who went to the assistance of the settlers at Fort Donally when they were attacked by Indians there. He married Jane DAVIS, born in this county, and after long and useful lives both died in this county and are buried on their old farm. The brothers of Capt. JOHNSTON were Robert, James and Silas, and his sister married Robert GRAY. They all settled in Lexington, Kentucky. The children of William and Jane (DAVIS) JOHNSTON were James, Samuel, William, John, George, and Andrew - their sons, and Rebecca, unmarried; Polly, married John FEAMSTER; Sally, married R. F. TYREE. Andrew Davis JOHNSTON was born May 23, 1800, and in Augusta County, Virginia, February 21, 1828, he married Esther Lyle ALEXANDER. She was born July 18, 1803, on the farm adjoining the one where her husband was born, the farm now owned by her brother. James and Margaret (LYLE) ALEXANDER were her parents. Her mother was born in Rockbridge County, at Rockbridge, and was married there, her father at the time living in Greenbrier County. After a time her parents moved to Augusta County, and in their old age, about 1840, returned to this county and died here. The record of the children of Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSTON is: Margaret Jane, born October 13, 1829, married Dr. James A. TEMPLETON, October 5, 1847, and they have two sons and three daughters, and reside at Bristol, Tennessee; James William, born June 7, 1832, is a farmer of Lewisburg District; George Edward, born February 12, 1836, died August 31st following; Ann Eliza, born December 4, 1837, married Nathan A. HANNA, November 28, 1858, and they had one son and one daughter, both are living and the parents are deceased - Ann E. died January 3, 1883, and her husband died March 9, 1862; Mary Rebecca, born June 27, 1840, married Edward BLACK, November 15, 1859, and died November 15, 1861; John Davis, born September 16, 1842, a farmer in this county; Andrew Alexander, born June 3, 1846, married Florence F. SKAGGS, November 5, 1874. James W., John D., and Andrew A. were Confederate soldiers. All served with honor, James and Andrew through the entire conflict, and John until disabled. James W. JOHNSTON was sheriff of Greenbrier county, 1877-1881. Andrew D. JOHNSTON is living on his farm in Lewisburg District with post office address at Richlands, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
Transcribed and submitted by Valerie Crook, vfcrook@trellis.net and Ed Johnson, EDEAJ@aol.com , 1998.
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R. Pinckney LAKE M.D. was born 1827.
R. PINCKNEY LAKE, M. D. - is a native of Maryland, born in Dorchester County, March 19, 1827. His father's family were of English birth, and early and prominent among the settlers of Maryland, and his father, George LAKE, was born in Dorchester County, Maryland, in 1786. The mother of Dr. LAKE was of the SLOCUMB family, of Alexandria County, Virginia, and she was born in that State and county, in 1783. Her family were of French descent. In Madison County, Virginia, December 5, 1882, R. Pinckney LAKE was joined in wedlock with Virginia A. LIGHTFOOT, who was born in Madison County, Virginia, May 21, 1835. Philip and Ann (SMITH) LIGHTFOOT were her parents, both Virginians by birth, her father born in Culpepper County, and her mother in Madison County; the death of both occurred in Madison County. George LAKE, father of Dr. LAKE, died in Dorchester County, Maryland, and his mother died in Mississippi. Many relatives of Dr. LAKE were in the Confederate service, and not a few gave their lives in defense of the sovereignty of the citizen. None regret the sacrifices they have made in the cause, that if lost, was yet a noble cause, and nobly lost. R. Pinckney LAKE was graduated from the Jefferson College, Washington County, Pennsylvania, in 1848, and from the University of Maryland in 1850. He has been settled in Greenbrier County since the latter date, and constantly engaged in practice at White Sulphur Springs and Lewisburg. His residence and post office address are at Lewisburg.
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JONATHAN MAYS - born in Greenbrier County, May 4, 1828, was a son of Jesse and Jane (REID) MAYS, and a grandson of James REID, one of the earliest and prominent among the settlers of Greenbrier County. He was a lawyer by profession, and entered a great deal of land in this county. In 1833 his family sold out and moved to Missouri. His daughter Jane, mother of Jonathan MAYS, was born in Greenbrier County, and died here. The father of Jonathan MAYS, was born in Bedford County, Virginia, and died in Greenbrier County. In this county, February 5, 1861, were recorded the marriage vows of Jonathan MAYS and Susan L. BELL, and the children of their wedlock have been four. Charles S., born in October, 1861, and Mary, born in April, 1863, who are deceased: J. Brownie, born November 13, 1865, and Guy Bell, born April 25, 1871, who live at home. Thomas A. and Mary D. (DICKERSON) BELL are the parents of Mrs. MAYS, and she was born in Bath County, Virginia, April 23, 1839. Her father was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, in 1807, and is now living in Greenbrier County; her mother is deceased. Jonathan MAYS was first lieutenant in Company I, 60th Virginia Infantry about twelve months, resigning on account of ill health. He had two brothers in the same regiment, the eldest, Marshall, serving through the war, and the younger, William Henry, taken prisoner at the battle of Cloyd's Farm, sent to Fort Morton, Indiana, and there seized with illness, from which he died. His death did not occur until after his release at the close of the war. Marshall died some years after the war. Jonathan MAYS was elected clerk of the circuit court of Greenbrier County in 1872, entering upon a six years term of office January 1, 1873. He served with such satisfaction as to secure his re-nomination and re-election, and is now filling his second term in the office, the term expiring at the close of 1884. Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, is his postoffice address.
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William Francis MCCLUNG was born 1833.
Edward Franklin PATTON was born 1764 in Ireland.
EDWIN FRANKLIN PATTON - owns 330 acres of good farming land on the waters of Second creek, and 500 acres, well watered and well timbered, three and one-half miles from Ronceverte, all excellent grazing land. His father was one of the early settlers of Greenbrier County, having come from Ireland directly to this locality of 1780, and was prominent in the affairs of the pioneer settlers here. Threstrem PATTON, born in Ireland in 1764, and Jane (NELSON) PATTON, born in Monroe County, March 26, 1826. In Irish Corner, October 13, 1853, he married Rebecca Margaret BURDETT ,and they had one son, whom they named Samuel Rutherford, who was born July 31, 1854; they also have an adopted daughter and son: Mollie Warwick BURDETTE, born January 10, 1861, and Edwin F. BURDETTE, born March 3, 1864. John and Lydia (CURRY) BURDETTE were her parents, the former born in Monroe County, May 29, 1795. and the latter born September 30, 1796. Her father died May 10, 1882, and her mother is still living on their homestead on Second creek. The father of Mr. PATTON died July 17, 1847, in Monroe County, and his mother died March 20, 1862, at Irish Corner. In Lewisburg, Greenbrier County. on New Years Day, 1879, Samuel R. PATTON married Nannie Warwick FORD, who was born September 30, 1855. They have two children: Edith Garnett, born January 16, 1880, and Edwin Jefferson, born November 12, 1882. During the civil war. Edwin F. PATTON was a member of Company A, 22d Virginia Cavalry, Confederate service. His post office address is Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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Robert Miller PATTON was born 1814.
ROBERT MILLER PATTON - was a son of Trestem and Jane (NELSON) PATTON, whose record has just been given. He was born in Monroe County, (then) Virginia, July 17, 1814, and he married Margaret LEVEL, who was born in Irish Corner district, Greenbrier County, June 4, 1822. Their marriage was solemnized in this district, November 25, 1840, and the record of their children is: Nancy Jane, born November 22, 1841, lives near Ronceverte; Mary Susan, June 15, 1843, lives at Gap Mills, Monroe County, this State; James M., July 22, 1845, lives in Kansas; David Level, April 15, 1847, lives near home; William Nelson, January 22, 1849, lives in Kansas; Owen Neal, December 1, 1850, died September 5, 1869; Elizabeth M., May 6, 1853, lives at home; George Perry, August 4, 1855, died October 26, 1865; John Porter, November 19, 1857, lives at Gap Mills, Monroe County; Robert Hamilton, July 26, 1860, died August 27th following; Sarah Rebecca, April 23, 1862, lives in Fayette County, this State; Isabel, November 16, 1864, died December 15th following; and their mother died November 16, 1864. James M. and David S. were Confederate soldiers during the war between the States. The parents of Margaret LEVEL were James and Nancy (McCLURE) LEVEL, Her father was born in Ireland, and died in 1863. Her mother died in this county, near Caldwells Station, in 1828. Robert Miller PATTON is a prosperous farmer of Irish Corner district, owning 178 acres of good farming land on Second creek, soil good Lime and clay, the timbered land covered with oak, walnut, hickory, and poplar, the acres under cultivation in good yielding condition. He also owns 80 acres in Kansas, and 157 acres in Calhoun County, West Virginia. He may he addressed at Second Creek, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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Samuel Alexander SCOTT was born 1848.
SAMUEL ALEXANDER SCOTT - was born in Greenbrier County, (then) Virginia, May 6, 1848, and was a son of James Keeble SCOTT, born in Monroe County, (then) Virginia, January 7, 1809, and Clarissa Ann (BLACK) SCOTT, born in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1823. They lived in Greenbrier County until 1849, Fayette County until 1859, Kanawha County until 1862, and then went to Gallia County, Ohio, where the father died August 27, 1878; the mother is still a resident of that county. At Gallipolis, Gallia County, in 1872, Samuel A. SCOTT wedded Justina M. BLAZER, who was born in Gallia county in 1847. Joseph J. and Emeline (COWDEN) BLAZER were her parents, the former born in Gallia County about 1817, and the latter born in Trumbull County, Ohio. Her mother died in Gallia County about 1860, and her father is still living there. Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT are the parents of four children, born: Clarissa M., October 27, 1874; Joseph B. November 29, 1875; Nellie V., February 2, 1877; James K., August 20, 1880. In 1879, Samuel A. SCOTT returned to the county of his nativity, and he is residing in Lewisburg, where he is manager for the Singer Manufacturing Company.
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William Page SCOTT was born 1846.
WILLIAM PAGE SCOTT -- is a son of William Hoover SCOTT and Elizabeth Jane (HILL) SCOTT, both natives of this county. He was born in Greenbrier County, October 24, 1846 was raised in this county, and in Lewisburg is engaged in the livery business. His business card appears elsewhere in these pages. In Alleghany County, Virginia, May 18, 1870, Laura Bell BEARD became the wife of William P. SCOTT, and to them five children were born: Lillian Brown April 13, 1871; Lucy P., February 25 1873; Andrew E. August 22, 1875. Samuel F., December 7, 1876; Julia G., July 7, 1881. Samuel F. is deceased and the others living with their father. The wife and mother departed this life March 18, 1882. She was born in Greenbrier County, September 18, 1852 daughter of Andrew and Eliza (BROWN) BEARD, both now deceased. The father and three brothers of Mr. SCOTT were Confederate soldiers in the war between the States, and two of the brothers, Thomas and Frank died of the measles while in the service. William P. SCOTT's post office address is Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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BALLARD SMITH - was born March 3, 1822, on the farm where he now lives in Fort Spring District, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The farm is valued at 310,000, and is one of the best located in the county, springs of living water abounding in every field. The house in which Mr. SMITH lives was built by the CLENDENINS, whose massacre by the Indians is recorded elsewhere in this volume, and in one corner of the general living room is a cupboard that was in the house at the time of the massacre. It is kept by request of Mr. SMITH's mother, and will never be removed by any hand but that of Time, the gradual destroyer of all things. The first wife of Ballard SMITH, Mary G. (CORRELL), was the mother of his six children: Eliza J., born March 15, 1867, died March 13, 1870; Georgie H., January 15, 1869, and Joseph B., February 19, 1870, live at home; Annie Myrtle, June 22, 1873, died March 31, 1882; William Walter, April 27, 1875, Lillie L., April 7, 1877, live at home. On Culverson Creek, Greenbrier County, March 21, 1883, Ballard SMITH wedded Martha C. CORRELL, who was born near Frankford, this county, in 1830. Moses and Nancy (HARTMAN) CORRELL, her parents, were Virginians, the former born in Bedford county and the latter in Roanoke County. His birth was on the 8th of April, 1801, and he is still living in Greenbrier County; his wife, now deceased, was born February 18, 18O1. Ballard SMITH, born in Virginia in 1774, and Mary J. (DAVIS) SMITH, born in Greenbrier County, both now deceased, were the parents of the subject of this sketch. His father was a lawyer of eminence in his profession, represented his county in the legislature, and was member of Congress. Ballard SMITH's post office address is Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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ANDREW STUART - has the following family record since the first of his line settled in Greenbrier County: Col. John STUART came to the county first to select lands, and afterward made his home here, marring Agatha FROGG, who had one child by a pervious marriage. They settled on the farm on which Fort Spring was built, and their children were: Margaret Lynn STUART, who married Andrew LEWIS, of Mason County, (then) Virginia; Jane, married Major Robert CROCKETT; Charles, married Elizabeth ROBINSON, of Augusta County, Virginia. The children of Lewis and Sallie (LEWIS) STUART were: Elizabeth, who died aged eleven years; Jane, who married Samuel PRICE; Agnes, married Charles PEYTON, of Albemarle County, Virginia (he belonged to the JEFFERSON family); John, who died aged twenty; Rachel married Gen. A. W. G. DAVIS, of Kentucky; Charles, lives in Texas, Lewis died in Texas; Margaret, who married Col. James W. DAVIS; Henry, resides in this county; Andrew, subject of this sketch, who married Sallie CABELL, and owns the STUART homestead. It is a handsome property, the substantial stone residence, built by Col. John STUART, presenting that solid and imposing appearance so rarely seen in an American home, and so characteristic of the combined firmness and fortitude of its builder. Andrew STUART's address is Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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Augustus Bradford STUART was born 1813.
AUGUSTUS BRADFORD STUART - is a descendant of Col. John STUART, whose record is elsewhere given in this book as the first settler in the now populous region of Greenbrier County. William Robinson STUART, born in Augusta County, Virginia, in 1813, and Lucy Ann (BRADFORD) STUART, born in Madison County, Virginia, were the parents of Augustus Bradford STUART, and he was born in Richlands, Greenbrier County, July 14, 1851. His mother died June 30, 1864. Charles A. and William R. STUART, his brothers, were soldiers of the Confederate army during the years of the war between the States, and both returned home uninjured. July 14, 1875, in Greenbrier county, Rev. W. K. WILLIAMS officiating at the marriage rite, Augustus B. STUART was joined in wedlock with Laura Jane WILLIAMS, and their children are one son and one daughter: Lucy Bradford, born July 20, 1876; James Williams, August 13, 1877. The wife of Mr. STUART was born on Culbertson Creek, Lewisburg District, Greenbrier County, February 6, 1855, a daughter of S. B. and Margaret R. (BURR) WILLIAMS. Her father was born on Culbertson Creek, August 26, 1830, her mother on Sinking Creek, this district, December 1, 1830, and they now residing on the waters of Sinking Creek, where her father is farming. Mrs. STURAT is descended from Thomas WILLIAMS, who was murdered by Indians in 1763. Augustus B. STUART is farming in Lewisburg district, with post office address at Richlands, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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Col. John STUART was born 1749.
The History of West Virginia, Old and New
Published 1923, The American Historical Society, Inc.,
Chicago and New York, Volume II, pg. 625-626
COLONEL JOHN STUART was the most famous pioneer of Greenbrier County, the founder of a family of conspicuous citizenship there, and his descendants are still represented in that section of the state.His father, David Stuart, was born in Scotland a connection of the House of Stuarts, and participants in the movement to place Charles Edward Stuart on the English throne, a movement that culminated in failure at the battle of Culloden in 1746. David Stuart came to America soon after that battle, settling on the Shenandoah River in August County, Virginia. He was a personal friend of Governor Robert Dinwiddie, who appointed him in 1755 county lieutenant of Augusts County, with the rank of colonel. He was well qualified to serve this important office. David Stuart died in 1767, having been drowned while crossing a branch of the Shenandoah River. His wife was Margaret Lynn Paul, widow of John Paul, a granddaughter of the Laird of Loch Lynn, Scotland, a niece of Margaret Lynn, wife of Col. John Lewis and the mother of General Andrew and Col. Charles Lewis, heroes of the Battle of Point Pleasant.
Col. John Stuart was the only son of David and Margaret Lynn Stuart, and was born at Hebron in Augusta County, March 17, 1749. He exhibited at an early age extraordinary vigor both in body and mind. By the time he was seventeen years of age he was said to have acquired an excellent education both from books and the affairs of life. While young he participated in a number of surveying and prospecting expeditions to the west and north of the then permanent settlements in August County, which brought him into contact with men of various classes and character. On these expeditions he saw much of Indian life.
All of the attempted settlements in Greenbrier having failed prior to that time, in the year 1769 an expedition was organized by citizens of Augusta and adjoining counties, having for its purpose a permanent settlement in that beautiful and inviting country afterwards called Greenbrier County. Of this company John Stuart, then only twenty years of age, was a member. These pioneers came to Greenbrier in the spring of 1769. After arriving in this wild country the settlers found it necessary to organize for definite course of action, on account of developments to be made in their new home, for protection against the Indians and the many dangers by which they were surrounded. John Stuart was chosen their chief adviser and first officer.
He first located near where the town of Frankford now stands, where he built his first home, overlooking a beautiful view towards the east. This place he called "Grunble Thorp." Here he erected the first mill built in Greenbrier, which was propelled by a subterranean stream of considerable volume dowing through a channel cut out by the Indians, to which they had access through the mouth of a large cave. The dam, a large part of which is still standing, was built of stone, and located about 200 feet from the entrance to the cave. The mill itself stood just outside of the mouth of the cave.
He soon moved from his first residence to what is now known as the "Old Stuart Place," about four miles below Lewisburg on the Fort Spring road. Here he first erected a log house, in which he lived until the year 1789, when he built a large stone house of the old English style, which is now the oldest house in the country. This building is still in a state of good preservation and is at this time the residence of his great-grandson, Samuel Lewis Price. Here John Stuart lived for many years, leading an active, busy life, engaged in vanona occupations and acting for the settlers as adviser and chief defender against the Indians.
Within a quarter of a mile from the place where the stone house was afterwards built there was erected what was first known as "Fort Stuart" and afterwards called "Fort Spring," at the spot where the old Fort Spring Church now stands, which was placed under the command and supervision of Colonel Stuart. At the time this fort was built a large number of settlers of Greenbrier County lived near and it was used as a refuge during several Indian attacks, of which no mention is made in history.
Colonel John Stuart commanded one of the companies from Greenbrier County in the expedition commanded by General Andrew Lewis at the battle of Point Pleasant in 1774. After that battle, on account of the heavy loss of officers, he was put in command of a large portion of the army. The last of the desperate attacks made by the Indians upon the settlers of Greenbrier occurred in 1778, when a band of Indians crossed over from beyond the Ohio River, surprised and surrounded the settlers of Fort Donally, in what is now known as Radus Valley. The fort was located about eight miles northwest of Ft. Union, where Lewisburg now stands. Colonel Stuart led the enforcement from Ft. Union, raised the siege and drove the Indians off. Within a few days after this attack he was able to raise a sufficient force to drive and frighten the Indians out of the country.
Colonel John Stuart waa appointed clerk of the County of Greenbrier, which was organized in 1776. He was appointed in 1780. He was a member of the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1788, and was a strong advocate for the ratification of the Federal constitution. He was appointed colonel of the Seventy-ninth Regiment of Militia in 1793. He and his wife, Agatha, were large contributors for the building of the old stone church at Lewisburg in 1796. Col. John Stuart possessed a large library for a pioneer, was a man of splendid literary attainments and a finished scholar, was a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, and in 1797 he wrote "Memoirs of Indian Wars and other Occurrences," which remained in manuscript until published in 1833 by the Virginia Historical Society. This is one of the important sources of history for everything connected with the early settlement of the Greenbrier. He also left another historical work, entitled "A Narrative," also descriptive of conditions in Greenbrier and the great Kanawha Valley. Colonel Stuart possessed great executive and financial ability, and amassed a large fortune for his time. Some of the lands he acquired are still owned by his descendants. He resigned his post as clerk of the County Court December 22, 1807. The first clerk's office was built by him in his own yard, and that building is still standing. He also gave the site upon which the first Court House was erected. Col. John Stuart died August 18, 1823, in his seventy-fifth year.
November 18, 1776, he married Mrs. Agatha Frogg, widow of Col. William Frogg, who was killed at the battle of Point Pleasant. She was a granddaughter of Col. John Lewis, and a daughter of Thomas Lewis, who was a brother of General Andrew and Col. Charles Lewis. The four children of Col. John Stuart and wife were: Margaret Lynn, born December 31, 1777, and married Andrew Lewis; Jane Lewis Stuart, born February 16, 1780, married Robert Crockett; Charles Augustus Stuart, born April 23, 1782, married Elizabeth Robinson; and Lewis Stuart, born May 14, 1784.
Lewis Stuart, second son of Col. John Stuart, succeeded to the possession of the old Stuart home place, and lived there all his life. He served as clerk of the County Court as successor to his father from September 22, 1807, until June 1, 1830. He was commissioned the first clerk of the Superior Court of Law and Chancery of Greenbrier County, April 17, 1809, and held that office until 1831. Aside from his official duties he maintained a generous home, was fond of good horses, had a genius for friendship and is said to have been one of the best loved men in the whole Greenbrier country.
October 15, 1807, he married Sarah Lewis, daughter of Col. John Lewis of Bath County, and granddaughter of Col. Charles Lewis, who was killed at Point Pleasant. To their marriage were born five sons and five danghters: John, born July 26, 1814 Charles A., born June 5, 1818, Lewis, born September 7, 1820, all of whom went West where John died February 19, 1838, Charles, July 4, 1888, and Lewis, December 19, 1860. Henry Stuart born October 31, 1824, lived on a farm at Richlands Greenbrier County, and died September 5, 1902. He married, July 12, 1871, Nannie Watkins. Andrew Stuart born March 12, 1827, lived at the old Stuart place near Fort Spring Church, and died in 1892. He married Sallie Cabell. Elizabeth Stuart, born January 13, 1809, died August 9, 1819. Rachel Stuart, born May 30, 1816, became the wife of A. W. G. Davis, and they lived near Fort Spring Station. Agnes Stuart, born September 2, 1812, died January 15, 1899. She married Charles S. Peyton, and they lived at Richlands. Margaret Stuart, born September 15, 1822, and died in 1903, married Col. James W. Davis, and they lived on a farm half a mile below the old Stuart place. Jane Stuart, born September 17, 1810, was married February 6, 1837, to Governor Samuel Price. She was woman of remarkable intellect and great personal charm. She died August 14, 1873.
After Lewis Stuart's death Beau Desert and the large estate connected with it remained in the possession and under the management of his widow Sarah Lewis Stuart, until after her death, which occurred March 5, 1853. She was born in February, 1790. She was a famous beauty, and until her death was noted for her striking personal appearance. She was fond of the social side of life, and maintained as a widow the hospitality which had characterized the home during the life of her husband. She was also a woman of remarkable strength of character, of a cultivated, forceful and vigorous mind, and she displayed remarkable executive ability in the management of the estate.
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Christopher SYDENSTRICKER was born 1846.
CHRISTOPHER SYDENSTRICKER - born April 25, 1846, in Greenbrier County, was a son of Andrew and Frances (COFFMAN) SYDENSTRICKER, who were natives of Greenbrier County, the former born March 9, 1813, and the latter born May 24, 1813. In the last year of the civil war Christopher SYDENSTRICKER was conscripted into the Confederate service, and he served in the 26th Virginia Battalion, from November 17, 1864, until the end of the war. May 19, 1869, in Rich Hollow, this county, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth T. JOHNSON, and their children, six living and one deceased, were born: John Wesley, February 26, 1870; Eugene, September 9, 1872; Mary Margaret, March 9, 1875; Hubert, April 10, 1877; Malinda F., December 11, 1878; Raymond M., February 22, 1881, died May 24, 1882; Wallace R., march 15, 1883. Christopher SYDENSTRICKER's wife was born in Rich Hollow, May 21, 1849. John Treble JOHNSON, her father, was born in Amherst County, Virginia, April 9, 1807, and her mother, whose maiden name was Caroline TUCKWILLER, was born in Greenbrier County, May 28, 1817, and died in this county, at rich Hollow, November 13, 1873. Mr. SYDENSTRICKER has been an active Sunday school worker for sixteen years, and is still engaged in the cause of the Master, untiring and zealous in his service. He has been a farmer since returning from the war, and is located in Falling Spring District, with post office address at Frankford, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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Henry SYDENSTRICKER Sr. was born 1785.
HENRY SYDENSTRICKER, Sr. - son of Philip and Elizabeth SYDENSTRICKER, was born in Pennsylvania, February 17, 1785. In Greenbrier County, December 21, 1808, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel FLESHMAN, who was born in Pennsylvania, her nativity on the day of his birth. The record of their children is: Michael, born October 16, 1809, died in 1869; Samuel, December 11, 1810, lives in Vinton County, Ohio; Lewis, May 30, 1812, lives at Irish Corners, this county; Henry, January 18, 1814, lives at home or in Alvon; Catherine, January 3, 1816, lives at home; James, January, 27, 1818, died in 1862; John, January 17, 1821, died August 15, 1837. James was a soldier of the Confederacy in the opening months of the war between the States, and died in the service, in Mercer County, (now) West Virginia. Henry SYDENSTRICKER owns a farm of 260 acres, 80 acres fenced, the soil good and well improved, located on Anthonys Creek, in the district of that name, and about two and a half miles from Alvon. The farm not under cultivation is well timbered with excellent oak and plenty of white pine; iron ore of good quality, and probably coal, abounds. The family post office address is Alvon, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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James H. SYDENSTRICKER was born 1841.
Biography on James H. SYDENSTRICKER
Taken from the newspaper, "The Odessa Democrat", Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri, Friday, 23 Nov 1923, Vol. 41, Front page.
HIS HORSE SHOT UNDER HIM
OLD CONFEDERATE SOLDIER HAD EXCITING EXPERIENCES IN CONFLICT.
There are no better citizens in Lafayette county than James. H. Sydenstricker, who lives at Second and Chestnut streets in Odessa. He was born in Greenbrier county, Virginia (now West Virginia) October 27, 1841, therefore he was eighty-two years old last month. Mr. Sydenstricker is a son of Michael and Hannah (Hapstonstall) Sydenstricker, a native of Germany, who in an early day came to America and settle in Virginia.
James H. Sydenstricker grew up on a farm in Virginia and early began to make his own way in the world and received his education in the log school houses of that period. When the war between the States began he espoused the cause of the South and in June 1861 he enlisted in Company D. fourteenth Virginia Cavalry, and was an active participant in the battles of Cannafax Ferry, Roanoke, (N.C.) Fisher's Hill, Winchester, Martinsburg, Gettysburg, Spencerville, Opequon, Harrisburgh and Front Royal. He was captured in November, 1864, and taken to Point Lookout, Maryland, and discharged from prison the latter part of May, 1865.
Constantly exposed to danger and privations, Mr. Sydenstricker was fortunate in never being wounded, but he was captured four times during the time he served the Confederacy. He was a Corporal when taken prisoner first at Roanoke, North Carolina. After 14 days he was exchanged. Later he was captured at Lewisburgh but escaped; then made a prisoner at Lynchburgh, but again escaped, and in the last encounter had six bullet holes shot through his overcoat and his horse shot from under him. At the close of the war Mr. Sydenstricker entered upon the duties of farming until 1866 when he went to Carrollton and worked in a furnace for six months, making oil. In July, 1866, he went to Vinton county, Ohio where for three years he worked on a farm.
In September 1869, Mr. Sydenstricker came to Missouri and located in Lafayette county, near Mayview. Here he bought a farm and by working hard soon began to prosper.
Mr. Sydenstricker was married to Miss Sarah E. Whitsitt, a native of Jassemine county, Kentucky, and a daughter of Preston and Catherine (Hunter). The Whitsitt family came to Lafayette county in 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Sydenstricker have 7 living children as follows: Rev. S. V. Sydenstricker of Fulda, Minnesota, Clemmons Sydenstricker, Albert Sydenstricker, Mrs. Ed Stanfield, Mrs. Frank Ramsey, Mrs. G.C. Peerson and Mrs. Will Hannah, all of this section. They also have 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Since 1871 Mr. Sydenstricker has been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and on September 15, 1880, he was ordained a ruling elder of that denomination and is still holding that office. He is always ready to aid his church in any way possible. Politically Mr. Sydenstricker is an ardent Democrat and although past 82 years of age, he still takes great interest in all things pertaining to the good of his community.
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Joseph Samuel THURMOND was born 1855.
THURMOND, JOSEPH SAMUEL (Democrat). Speaker of the House of Delegates. Address: Alderson, West Va. Was born May 9, 1855, and reared on a farm in Fayette county, West Virginia. He received his early education in the common schools of that county, and later at Shelton College, Saint Albans, under the tutorage of Dr. P. B. Reynolds. Numbered among his schoolmates are Dr. George B. Foster, of the University of Chicago; Hon. James H. Stewart, present Commissioner of Agriculture of this State; Senator William E. and Hon. Joseph Chilton, and Rev. John McCutcheon, former Baptist pastor of Morgantown, West Virginia. Leaving school he taught in the public schools of Fayette county for several years. He was a member of the Board of Examiners. Afterwards he engaged in the practice of civil engineering and farming, and still later in coal mining and banking. Mr. Thurmond was the first Mayor of Thurmond and was continued in that office for seven years, or until he moved to Greenbrier county in 1910. He was elected to the West Virginia Legislature as a delegate from Greenbrier county in 1914; re-elected in 1916 and in 1917 was made Speaker of the House of Delegates. His home is at Alderson, Greenbrier county, where he owns and successfully manages a farm. Mr. Thurmond has always been an uncompromising Democrat.
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Albert Gallatin WILLIAMS was born 1831.
ALBERT GALLATIN WILLIAMS - son of John and Jane (KNIGHT) WILLIAMS, was born August 6, 1831, in a small log cabin at Lick Ford on Culbertson Creek, owned now by the heirs of Wallace RADER. His father was born April 4, 1793, in a cabin 200 yards east of Salem Church, and his mother was born near Culberton, one mile east of Maysville, August 10, 1803. She died April 2, 1858, on Sinking Creek, at the BURR place, and John WILLIAMS died May 2, 1863, at Samuel THOMPSON's one mile east of Lewisburg. The first wife of Albert G. Williams was Nancy DONALLY, whom he married January 1, 1854, and their children are three: James Bryson, born October 20, 1854; Luther J., October 18, 1856; John B., November 19, 1861. She died in April, 1862. She was a daughter of John DONALLY, twin brother of Tommy DONALLY, first settlers of this county. It is said of these twin-brothers that they looked so much alike you could not tell "which was the other one." Both were noted in their day for strength of body and vigor of mind. At Salem Church, near Maysville, January 1, 1863, Albert G. WILLIAMS married Elizabeth A. DONALLY, and their children were born: Dora Belle, June 7, 1864; Elizabeth Jane, March 25, 1866; Ulysses A., August 2, 1868; Thomas M., July 16, 1871; Howard Elmer, June 10, 1875. Ulyssess died March 31, 1870, and the others are with their parents. Elizabeth A. DONALLY was born on Wolf Creek, Monroe County, (then) Virginia, June 6, 1831, a daughter of James and Hannah (DUNBAR) DONALLY. Her parents were born in Monroe County, her father in 1806, and her mother on Christmas Day, 1805, and her father died in April, 1864, near Centreville, Upshur County, where her mother is still living with Mr. WILLIAMS, and Mary M., now wife of Rev. D. C. HEDRICK. John WILLIAMS, great-grandfather of A. G., was born in Wales about 1714. He came to America about 1736, and married Mary McCOY and they settled on Sinking Creek, in Greenbrier County. He fell a victim to the Indians, where S. B. WILLIAMS now lives. David, grandfather of A. G., then an infant in his mother's arms, was taken prisoner by the Indians, and at a later date exchanged. He married Margaret, daughter of John McMILLION, and settled on the farm now owned by his youngest son, James. Here his house was always the home of the itinerant preacher, and he lived an earnest, Christian life, and was the founder of the old Salem Church. Albert Gallatin WILLIAMS is farmer, grazier and dealer in real estate. He was assessor for the lower district of Greenbrier County, 1866-7. He filled the place of school commissioner, employed teachers, paid them out of his own funds, furnished schoolhouse, and for a large part of his disbursements has never been repaid. He receives his mail at Big Clear Creek, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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George W. WILLIAMS was born 1833.
GEORGE W. WILLIAMS - born in Greenbrier County, August 10, 1833, in this county, April 25, 1866, was united in marriage with Elizabeth Jane McCLUNG, who was born in Greenbrier County in 1841. Minnie Virginia, their oldest child, was born February 15, 1867; Lena E., was born May 8, 1868; Callie E., September 20, 1871; Ida S., December 21, 1873; Cassius M., December 6, 1875, and Harry Stuart, May 20, 18879. John WILLIAMS, father of George W., and son of David WILLIAMS, was born in Williamsburg District, April 17, 1794, and he married Jane, daughter of James KNIGHT, Sr., her birth in Williamsburg District in 1808. She died in this district, April 2, 1858, and John WILLIAMS died in Lewisburg, May 12, 1863. He was seven years deputy sheriff of Greenbrier County, and was one of the prominent citizens who were instrumental in bringing the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad through this county. He always gave his best endeavors to internal improvements of his native county, and, although a Methodist in religious faith, gave liberally to the cause of education regardless of creed. He was proprietor of the Blue Sulphur Springs, in this county, and gave several thousand dollars to the founding and building of the Allegheny College at that place. He was two years a soldier of the 1812 war-in politics a Whig and then a Democrat. He was a Welsh descent, a descendant of Thomas WILLIAMS, who came here from Augusta county and was murdered and had his children carried off by the Indians. At one time John WILLIAMS was the largest land-owner in the county, having 153,900 acres in one survey, and 200,000 in all. Russell and Sarah (McCLINTOCK) McCLUNG, born in Williamsburg District, were the parents of Elizabeth J. (McCLUNG) WILLIAMS. Her father died about 1849, and her mother in October, 1865. At the outbreak of the civil war, George W. Williams was a student in the Virginia University, educating for the bar. He abandoned study, entered the Confederate army, and on many a hard-fought field did a soldier's duty. He served first in the 69th Virginia, known as "Wise's Legion," and when that disbanded at Richmond, in 1862, he entered the 13th Battalion of Artillery, where he served until 1864, when he was promoted major of signal corps, on General Breckenridge's staff, till the war ended. Since the war he has been engaged in farming, and is a local minister of the Methodist Protestant Church, Greenbrier circuit. He represented this county in the legislature, in 1872, and was re-elected in 1874. During his second term the capital controversy raged and he was one of the supporters of Charleston for the capital. His post office address is Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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John Mcelheny WILLIAMS was born 1826.
JOHN MCELHENY WILLIAMS - born in Braxton County, (then) Virginia, April 24, 1826, was twelve years old when his parents, Joseph and Martha (BROWN) WILLIAMS, who were natives of Greenbrier County, came back to make their home here. Both are now deceased, his father's death occurring in 1880. Mr. WILLIAMS is settled in Falling Spring District, farming and raising stock, and when he came here the valley was almost entirely uncultivated and wild game abounded, but now the land is almost all settled and the game has disappeared. The farm of Mr. WILLIAMS is historic ground, as the memorable battle of Droop Mountain was fought upon it, one of the most momentous engagements of the civil war. Mr. WILLIAMS served in the Federal army throughout the struggle of four years, and did some service for the government besides. In 1866 he was supervisor in his district, and sat on the bench of that court for one year. He was two years member of the board of registration, one year by appointment from Governor Boreman, and one year appointed by Governor Stevenson. In Pocahontas County, (then) Virginia, March 4, 1852, John Mc. WILLIAMS and Sarah KELLISON were joined in wedlock, and to them were born ten children: Martha Susanna, June 13, 1853; Rachel Arminta, April 28, 1855; Minerva Hester, December 7, 1856; Albert Luther, March 29, 1859; James Robert, May 1, 1861; Mary Frances, July 10, 1863; Waitman T. W., September 7, 1866; Washington Raymond, May 9, 1869; Edmund Cornell, September 15, 1872; Wilson Lawrence, February 2, 1874. James R. lives in Ellsworth County, Kansas, Minerva H. in Augusta County, Virginia; Martha and Rachel have homes of their own in Greenbrier County, and the other children are with their parents. Sarah, wife of Mr. Williams, was born in Pocahontas County, December 4, 1834 a daughter of James and Susanna (McCOLUMN) KELLISON. Mt. Murphy, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, is the post office address of John Mc. WILLIAMS.
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Morgan WILLIAMS was born 1818.
MORGAN WILLIAMS - is a son of early and prominent settlers of Greenbrier County, Hensen and Sarah (WESTLICK) WILLIAMS. They were in life loved and respected by all who knew them, and their son is universally respected, no man standing higher in the county. He was born near Frankford, June 18, 1818, and his wedded life there began, on the 7th of October, 1841. She who has shared more than forty years of wedded life with him was Jane HANNAH, born near Frankford, October 14, 1813. She was a daughter of Joseph and Polly (BLAIR) HANNAH, now many years dead. In the civil war, Mr. WILLIAMS lost one brother-in-law, and several distant relatives, killed in the Confederate service. The farm for many years owned by Morgan WILLIAMS, and whose cultivation he still superintends, is well situated on Little Creek, in Anthonys Creek district, three miles from Alvon, eleven from Frankford, twenty from Lewisburg, and twelve from White Sulphur Springs. His postoffice address is Alvon, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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JOHN R. WILLS - born in Nelson County, Virginia, August 24, 1833, was a son of John W. and Mary (SAUNDERS) WILLS, who were born in Nelson County, the former in about 1801, and the latter about 1810, and who are now residents in Botetourt County, Virginia. In the war between the States, John R. WILLS enlisted in the Confederate ranks, in Company H, 28th Virginia Infantry, and was transferred to Company A. He served one year as a private and then received a captain's commission, and acted as regimental commissary until the office was abolished, August, 1863. He then reported at Buchanan, Botetourt County, and was employed in shipping supplies, having general supervision of the same until the close of the war. He is now farming in Blue Sulphur district, Greenbrier County, where he settled October 15, 1879, and he was in charge 2,665 acres of grazing land, for a Philadelphia owner, and is largely engaged in stock-raising. In Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia, May 28, 1857, John R. WILLS and Julia FARISS were united in marriage, and of their union were born: John J., June, 1858, died same month; Mollie F. and Clara M., September 27, 1859; Nora P., March 2, 1865 - all living are in Botetourt County. Julia, wife of Mr. WILLS, was born in Buckingham County, Virginia, in June, 1835, a daughter of James and Frances T. (DRUMMOND) FARISS. Her father was born in Cumberland County, Virginia, and died in 1859, and her mother was born in Nelson County, Virginia, and died in January, 1852. She had two brothers in the army: James J., member of the "Hickory Rifles," 154th Tennessee, died at Macon, Mississippi, May 14, 1862, from exposure; Edwin, who was killed at Atlanta, Georgia. John R. WILLS' port office address is Salem, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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A. J. WILSON - is a Virginian, born in Botetourt County, March 16, 1842. son of Zedekiah and Eliza Jane (VINYARD) WILSON. His mother was born in Roanoke County, Virginia in 1791, and died of small pox in Montgomery County, February 2. 1863, while he in the army. His father was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, January 26, 1803, and died in Montgomery County, Virginia, July 1, 1883. Two miles west of Lewisburg, October 30, 1878. A. J. WILSON married S. B. TUCKWILLER, who was born at the place of her marriage, the date of her birth April 20, 1860. Their children are two sons: Samuel White, born June 12. 1881, and Elkanah Edward, born August 23, 1883. Samuel and Elizabeth J. (SLATER) TUCKWILLER, were the parents of Mrs. WILSON, both born in Greenbrier County, and her father still a resident here. He was born near Lewisburg, June 12, 1820, and her mother was born in Lewisburg, where she died May 7, 1876, at the age of fifty-two years. Mr. WILSON's father was of Scotch-Irish descent, his mother was German-English. He has one brother and three sisters living in Virginia, all married, and has two nieces and five nephews. A. J. WILSON volunteered in the Confederate service as a member of Company L, 4th Virginia Infantry, under Colonel James PRESTON, Captain R. G. NEWLEE, all from Montgomery County, Virginia. In the earthworks at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 2, 1863, he was struck in the right elbow by a minie-ball, and amputation became necessary. The operation was performed by that excellent surgeon, Dr. H. BLACK, and in fifteen days Mr. WILSON made his way home, nor has he ever had any serious trouble from the wound since then. His younger brother served the last seventeen months of the war, in the "guerrilla service," and A. J. WILSON was present at the disbanding of the company his brother served in, which took place on the brow of the hill overlooking their own dear home. The men broke their weapons and wept like children over the "Lost Cause," in the moment of their parting. Since the war A. J. WILSON has traveled over ten States, but he likes the Shenandoah valley and its people best of all. On New Years Day, 1882, he settled down in Lewisburg district, Greenbrier County, and he is farming and raising stock, with postoffice address at Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
Transcribed and submitted by Valerie Crook, vfcrook@trellis.net, Darla Ruebush, darbush@wizrealm.com and Ed Johnson, EDEAJ@aol.com , 1998.Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgreenb/bios/bios-w.htm
Randolf STALNAKER was born 1847.
*RANDOLPH STALNAKER*
Randolph Stalnaker, conspicuous in the industrial activity of
Wheeling, W. Va., as well as in the official and political
affairs of his State, was born at Lewisburg, Va., June 8, 1847,
and was educated at the academies at Lewisburg and Union,
Monroe county. While yet in school he felt it his duty to enlist in
the Confederate army, but was rejected on account of his youth. Early
in 1863 he volunteered a second time, being in his sixteenth year,
and was accepted and assigned to the staff of Brig.-Gen. A. W.
Reynolds, of Virginia, who commanded a brigade in the army of
Tennessee. He participated in the defense of Vicksburg during the
siege and twenty-seven days' bombardment by Grant's army, and after
the capitulation returned to Virginia and was appointed adjutant of
Col. D. S. Hounshell's battalion of cavalry. In this capacity he
served until the close of the war, actively engaged in many important
campaigns and battles, among them the affairs at Dry Creek and
Snicker's Gap, Va.; the second and third days of the great contest at
Gettysburg, Pa.; the fight with Wallace at the Monocacy, Md., and the
famous battle of Winchester, September 19, 1864, between the armies
of Early and Sheridan. He was paroled in May, 1865, at Lewisburg, W.
Va., and then engaged in business there. When Governor Matthews was
inaugurated as governor at Wheeling, in March, 1877, Major Stalnaker
was appointed private secretary to the governor, a duty he performed
until March, 1881, when he was installed as secretary of state of
West Virginia, an office to which he had been elected in the
preceding fall. On retiring from this office in 1885, he engaged in
manufacturing at Wheeling, and subsequently was officially connected
with the West Virginia china company. He is now interested in real
estate and insurance, is connected with the legal department of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, and is committeeman for his State of the
National Democratic party.
Source: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wv/ohio/military/confed-arc.txtFrom "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY," Vol. I, page 443-444.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.
RANDOLPH STALNAKERRandolph Stalnaker, ex-secretary of state of West Virginia, now a
prominent citizen of Wheeling, is a native of Green Brier, Va., born
June 8, 1847, a son of Randolph Stalnaker, a native of Randolph
county, Va. The boyhood days of Mr. Stalnaker were passed at
Lewisburgh, Va., where he began his education in Monroe county. In
1861, he left home to join the Confederate army, enlisting in the
Greenbrier rifles, Company E, Twenty-seventh Virginia regiment, but
his military service at that time was cut short by his colonel, who
sent him home judging that his age was too tender for such duty.
After remaining at home about a year, Gen. A. W. Reynolds appointed
him an aid on the staff, and in that capacity he served until 1864,
when he was made adjutant of Hounsell's cavalry, a position he held
until the surrender. After the close of the war he went into the oil
regions of Wirt county, and became interested in the oil wells there,
but subsequently returned to Lewisburgh, and embarked in the
mercantile business. While a resident of that place, he was in 1876
appointed private secretary to Gov. Matthews, and at the close of
that service, in 1880, he was appointed by Gov. Jackson, secretary of
state, an office which he held for four years. At the close of his
official life at the capital, Mr. Stalnaker made his home permanently
at Wheeling, and engaged in the manufacture of hardwood, etc., as a
member of the firm of Hale & Stalnaker. About a year later, the
works at Wheeling were destroyed by fire, and the seat of the
business was then removed to Wirt county, and a company was
incorporated, of which Mr. Stalnaker is a stockholder, which is doing
business under the style of the West Virginia Bung company. This was
recently consolidated with the Independent Bung company, of New York.
Mr. Stalnaker is thoroughly devoted to the advancement of the
manufacturing interests of Wheeling, and in August, 1887, he became
one of the incorporators of the West Virginia China company, of
which, in January, 1888, he was elected secretary, a position he
holds at present. Mr. Stalnaker is a member of the Masonic order, of
Greenbrier lodge.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvwags/biostal.txt
Daniel STALNAKER was born 1839.
*DANIEL E. STALNAKER*
Daniel E. Stalnaker, a citizen of Wheeling, W. Va., prominent in
business and public affairs, served throughout the war of 1861-65
as a Confederate soldier in a considerable number of important
campaigns and engagements. He was born in Union, Monroe county,
in 1839, and was reared and educated at Lewisburg, Greenbrier
county. In April, 1861, he was among the first in that region to
answer the call of the State for soldiers to combat the threatened
invasion of the State, and joined the Confederate forces at
Harper's Ferry, where he became a private in Company B of the
Twenty-seventh Virginia infantry regiment. He took part in the
famous battle of Manassas and the rout of McDowell's troops in July,
1861, and in the spring of 1862 was with the force under "Stonewall"
Jackson which resisted the Federal advance into the Shenandoah
valley. In the first engagement of this campaign, at Kernstown, March
23d, he was captured by the enemy. He was sent to Baltimore by his
captors, and thence was transported to Fort Delaware, where he was
held as a prisoner of war until the following August. On the first of
that month he was exchanged at Aiken's Landing, and two days later he
reached Richmond, afflicted with a bad case of scurvy contracted in
the Northern prison pen. The effects of his illness were so serious
that he was compelled to return to his home for recuperation, and it
was not until considerably later in the war that he was able to
rejoin the army as a private in the Fourteenth Virginia cavalry. He
participated in the battles of Sharpsburg and Monocacy and numerous
other cavalry engagements, until the close of hostilities, when he
returned to Lewisburg and resumed the occupations of civil life.
After residing at Columbia, S. C., a year, he made his home at
Wheeling in 1876. Here he has been engaged in the real estate
business, and is active and influential in various channels. From
1892 until 1896 he served as a director of the penitentiary of West
Virginia.
Source: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wv/ohio/military/confed-arc.txt
Henry Taylor FRANKS was born 1751.
Henry Taylor Franks was a contemporary of Richard Dotson and their children married. He was born in Piscataway, Maryland in 1751. It appears Henry was orphaned at an early age. In Loudon County, Virginia, on June 9, 1761, Henry Franks, an orphan 10 years and 3 months old, is bound to Thomas Stump, to learn 'The Trade of a Cord
Winder” (cordwainer). A cordwainer was a maker of high-grade footwear, such as boots and shoes worn by the military or gentry. Cordwain was the term applied to Spanish shoe leather which was considered to be the best grade.
Most information about Henry comes from his Revolutionary War pension application June 25, 1834. He said, "I served, the nature of our service being the protection of the frontier settlers from the barbarities of the Indians." He said he lived on the Big Whitely River about 20 miles from Beeson Town on the Monongahela River in what is now Greene County, Pennsylvania. At the time, this area was part of Virginia. Henry Franks first volunteered in the spring of 1775 for Revolutionary War service and again in June 1776, May 1777, Fall of 1777 and again in 1778.
Frontier Rangers were the Minute Men of the Frontiers. They formed regular Militia Companies, under elected officers, and were subject to call at a minute's notice. Their service was not continuous, but many of these men experienced more actual warfare than did their regular comrades. At each alarm a certain number or class would be called on to patrol the lines between the forts or penetrate deep into Indian territory to recover captives or punish a depredation. Always a certain number were held at Forts or strong points to make a show of strength and prevent incursions, with Scouts or Spies continuously moving from one Fort to another. During harvest time, and other busy days on the frontier farms, old men or boys often took up the job, to release their able-bodied fathers or sons for the heavy work. Examination of pension records show many boys of fourteen went out in place of the father and learned the soldier's job by experience. At times in Western Pennsylvania, the Rangers were called on to make real campaigns in considerable force, such as the George Roger's Clark Expedition.
Henry helped construct Fort McIntosh on the site of the present Beavertown, Ohio, where he later lived for many years. “The fort was made of strong stockades, furnished bastions and mounted with one six pounder.”
After the war, he lived near Clines Fort on the Monongahela in what is now Greene County, Pennsylvania. He then lived in Maryland about 25 miles from Cumberland for about 7 years, and then for about 21 years in Hampshire County, Virginia. About 1815 he returned to Beavertown in Washington Co, Ohio where he spent the rest of his life. He is buried in Beavertown, where he had helped to erect Fort McIntosh in1778.
Source: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/n/Betty-D-Renick/FILE/0026page.html
Another Revolutionary War ancestor is James McDade who enlisted in Hampshire County, Virginia and served as a private in the 2nd Virginia Brigade and the 8th Virginia Regiment. He took part in battles at Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Eutaw Springs and Camden.
On December 26th, 1776, Washington's Army crossed the Delaware and surprised the British at Trenton. The main attack was made by 2,400 troops under Washington on the Hessian Garrison. Washington's troops achieved total surprise and defeated the British forces. The American victory was the first of the war, and helped to restore American morale
At the end of August 1777, General Howe brought his army south by sea, threatening Philadelphia. On September 10th, Howe's forces attacked the American troops blocking his way to Philadelphia at Brandywine. In a daylong battle, the British vanquished the American forces. The Americans, however, were able to extract their army. After Howe had occupied Philadelphia, Washington attacked the British troops at Germantown. The morning was foggy, and American coordination broke down. As a result, the attack failed, and the American troops were forced to withdraw.
In 1778, the British withdrew from Philadelphia with a large train of supplies. General Washington carefully followed the British and, near Monmouth Court House, ordered an attack on the rear of their train. The fight soon turned into a general engagement between British and American forces. The American lines broke until General Washington arrived and single-handedly rallied the American troops.
In July 1780, Horatio Gates was at Camden, commanding a force of 1,400 Continentals. He was soon joined by patriot troops from Virginia and North Carolina. General Cornwallis was also in Camden, with an army of 3,000. Gates and Cornwallis soon found themselves facing each other across a field. The two sides advanced on each other, with the British regulars opposite the Carolina militiamen. After a few minutes, the Carolina line gave way. This led to a general crumbling of the American lines, and the American army was soon in complete retreat. At Camden James McDade received a bullet wound in his ankle that rendered him unfit for service.
On September 8, 1781 General Greene's Army approached the army of Colonel Stewart located in Eutaw Springs 30 miles northwest of Charleston. Greene believed that if he could destroy Stewart he could end the British threat to the south once and for all. Early in the morning of September 8th American troops advanced on the British troops. The American attack floundered when the men stopped to plunder the camp. The British counterattacked and forced the Americans to withdraw. The end result however, was that the British were too weak to hold the field anymore. At Eutaw Springs James McDade received a bayonet thrust through his body and sword wound on his wrist.
He served for 3 years, substituting for Uriah Gandee for 18 months beginning in 1780. He received a pension in Mason Co, Virginia.
William Hannamon, Benjamin Cox, and James McDade were the first known English settlers in Jackson County, VA moving into the Mill Creek area in May 1796. The first two built homes and took up permanent residence in the county. McDade served as an Indian scout, traveling the banks of the Ohio River and the wilderness between the mouths of the Great and Little Kanawha Rivers, with his only companion, a faithful dog, at his side. It was said that his sole ambition in life was to alert some poor traveler of the presence of Indians and prevent them from becoming a victim of what he viewed were murderous savages.
James McDade was part of the advance guard to precede the coming settlers to Jackson County, Virginia. As an Indian scout he was well known to Colonel Daniel Boone at Fort Lee, where Charleston now stands.
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Jacob Jones was also in the Revolutionary War. He came about 1770 to Monongalia County, Virginia and settled near present town of Pentree. He was frontier fighter in the war and in 1794 received a land grant In Tyler County, Virginia for his Revolutionary War service.
A dramatic story involves two of his children and begins on a June evening on Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County in the year 1777 when Polly Jones was 13 and John Jones 11.
On this fresh, rain-washed evening there was excitement in the cabin of Jacob Jones as he, accompanied by his two children, John and Polly, were preparing to go and spend the night at the cabin of Jacob Farmer, about two miles up the creek. By staying the night with the Farmers, they would be up early the next morning to help their neighbor with his corn hoeing, which helpful customs being common among pioneer families. At dusk, the trio started out, Jones carrying his flintlock, Polly skipping along in her nut-brown linsey-woolsey and John bringing up the rear clad in homespun jeans. The children carried three hoes against the morrow's task. About a mile up the creek, so the story has been handed down in the families, they were joined by Alexander Clegg, Nathan Worley and John Marsh who were also on their way to the Farmer's cabin.
Sometime in the small, silent hours between midnight and dawn, the whinnying of a horse awoke the sleeping occupants of the cabin who discovered they were surrounded by a large band of hostile Indians. The loopholes of the cabin were quickly manned and the long wait began for morning and the inevitable attack. At the first light of dawn, the Indians opened fire on the isolated dwelling eventually killing Worley and Farmer and leaving the defense to Marsh, Jones, Clegg, Mrs. Farmer and the children.
Against such odds, the outcome was certain. When the Indians finally streamed shrieking into the cabin, Jones and Marsh managed to make their escape. From their concealment they watched the victorious Indians with John and Polly Jones, and Susie Farmer as captives, start out on the long trek back to the Wyandotte settlement near what is now Sandusky, Ohio. Jones and Marsh set out to follow the savages and free the captive children, but about the second day, the Indians' trail seemed made of air and the men were finally forced to abandon the pursuit and turn back.
Polly, so the old story goes, was quick, unafraid and keen enough to obey the Indians orders while John, although he patterned his behavior much after his sisters, fretted constantly and spent much time in making plans to escape. But Susie Farmer, two years older than Polly, spent her entire time crying. So, when the Ohio River was reached, Susie was tomahawked and scalped before the eyes of the Jones children. A great celebration was held when the two young white children were led captive into the Indian village. They were made to run the gauntlet several times, and their courage must have impressed the braves, as the two children were adopted into Wyandotte families.
Five years later, John managed to escape and reach Detroit where a Dr. Harvey educated him to be a physician and adopted him. Six years after his escape, on his way to England to finish his education, he returned to his old home for a visit. Eventually Dr. John Jones married and settled west of Grafton. His daughter Mary Jones, married Thomas Thorne from near Fairmont, and the young couple came to Palestine in Wirt County, West Virginia to establish their home.
Polly Jones, John’s sister, adjusted to her life among the Indians and lived with them until her rescue in 1787. She was taken to Detroit and adopted by the family of General McCoombs, an English army officer. In 1790, she married Peter Melott, a Frenchman, and they made their home in Kingsville, Ontario.
Polly made but one trip back to her childhood home in 1817. Appearing at the cabin of her parents one spring evening like a ghost from the past, she stayed several months and then returned to Kingsville.
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There is a family legend about the name of “Boggs” which goes as follows:
The Boggses were originally Livingstons. Lord Livingston disinherited a son because he became a Baptist. This son joined the army and became an officer. Once, during a war, this officer and his men pursued the enemy into the swamps. After a battle the general, when calling his army together, discovered that Livingston was not there. Later he arrived and reported his victory over the enemy in the swamps. He was then called Livingston of the Bogs. He assumed the name of Boggs.
James Boggs was born about 1667 in Londonderry, Ireland about 1667. He married in Ireland and his wife died there before 1724 when he and two daughters and seven sons immigrated to Philadelphia to New Castle County, Delaware. James purchased 100 acres of land in Delaware on November 17, 1726. James' will was dated February 9, 1736.
James Charles Boggs, a grandson of James Boggs, was born in New Castle County Delaware about 1725. He married Margaret Jane Sharp January 25, 1751 at Wilmington, Delaware. He had 11 children: 8 boys, and 3 girls. The family lived in Chester County PA until 1764, when they moved to Augusta County VA. In 1771, the family moved to Spring Lick Creek in Greenbrier County VA (WV), where James died about 1805. According to family tradition, sons John, Jacob, and Charles Jr. fought in the battle of Point Pleasant.
Son John Attie Boggs was born in Chester County Pennsylvania on February 14, 1763. However, he is showing as age 82 in the 1850 census which would make his date of birth 1768. It is said he was at the battle of Point Pleasant in 1774, but due to his age, that is unlikely. It is also said he fought in the Revolutionary War as a private. According to family history, John had blue eyes and was a passionate and high-tempered man. He married Susan Drennan in Greenbrier County Virginia April 23, 1787. They lived in the Meadows of Greenbrier County where they owned a large plantation in partnership with Charles McClung. They were cattle dealers. Around 1828, John sold his share of the plantation and on January 1, 1831purchased 8000 acres plus another 4000 in the Spring Creek area of Roane County West Virginia. The deeds are on record in Jackson County, West Virginia deed book 7, page 6. He came to Roane County with the Vandales and Leonard Simmons, and brought about 20 slaves with him. He lost some of his land because of defective titles. On April 11, 1833 John "deeded" slaves to his children. According to family history, some of the slaves' names were: Mateldia, Mary, Holly, Bob, Marther, Perry, Marlinda, George, Matelda, Molly, Mary, and Mariah. John Boggs also gave his children money and tracts of land. Although some reports say he lived to be 100 years old and walked 20 miles after he was 100, he was age 82 in the 1850 census of Kanawha County, (W) VA and died in Roane County (W) VA on November 15, 1861. This would have made him an old man at his death, but probably only around age 93. John and Susan are buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Susan Drennin Boggs was age 77 in the 1850 census making her born about 1773. Susan’s maternal grandfather was Jacob Marlin, who was a trader from Prince George's County, Maryland, where he had come at a young age. In 1749, Jacob Marlin and Stephen Seawall of New England came to Winchester, Virginia. They were among the first settlers west of the Allegheny Mountains. He also explored the Shenandoah Valley in what is now Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties with John Salling, another trader. It is said they had crossed the James River and came to the Roanoke River, when about fifteen Cherokee Indians ambushed them. John Salling was captured. Marlin made a settlement was in Pocahontas County known as Marlin's Bottom. When John Lewis and his son, later General Andrew Lewis, came to Marlin’s Bottom, Jacob Marlin was living in a log cabin on the banks of the Greenbrier River. Now, it's called Marlinton, West Virginia. Family history says that the mother of his daughter was an Indian maiden, but there is no proof.
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Guinn, Clark Corporal Corporal
Huffman's Co.,
Film Number M382 roll 23Enlisted 1864 in Monroe Post War Record. Paroled at Lewisburg 4/26/65, age 29.
family unknown
Notes for Thomas H Thorn:
Thomas Thorn came to Taylor Co, VA around 1810. In 1820 a Thomas Thorn purchased 48.5 acres on Three Fork Creek and Swamp Run but not sure if father or son. After Rebecca died, Thomas remarried
Source: Renick
William BURDETT was born 1755.
WILLIS BURDETT. Greenbrier/Monroe, Roane County West Virginia
William Burdett, born about 1755 Va. d. 21 May 1839 Wolf Creek, Monroe Co. (W)Va., he is said to be the son of James & Elizabeth Burdett, who settled at Flat Top Mountain Va. or Culpepper Co. Va. William moved to Monroe County shortly after the Rev. War.
Built a log house on Wolf Creek. William married Sarah Cornwell about 1782. William Burdett,married first to Sarah CORNWELL, she b. 1762 Va. died 17 Feb. 1817 Monroe Co. Va. d/o Edward & Francis WOLFE Cornwell. William was in the militia during the War of 1812. He was found on the 1787 Tax List in Greenbrier Co. Va., the 1810,1820,1830 census of Monroe Co. Va. The children of this union were as follows:
Issue: Isham, b. 1783 d. 1863-7 Monroe Co. m. Nancy Shumate on 2 Dec. 1805; Elizabeth, b. abt 1784 d. 5 Aug. 1812 Monroe Co. m. Tolison Shumate on 2 Jan. 1798 Greenbrier Co.; Willis, b. 26 Aug. 1786 d. 12 Mar. 1866 Roane Co. WV. m. Nancy Boone, on 17 Feb. 1807 Monroe Co.; Margaret, b. abt. 1788 , m. William Walker, on 12 Sept. 1805 Monroe Co. Miles, b. betw 1780-90 m. Jane ? Legg 12 May 1815 Monroe Co.; Rachel, b. 23 Jun. 1793 d. 1 Oct. 1861, m. John Keeney,
30 Nov. 1812 Monroe Co.; Giles, b. abt. 1793 he is a possible nephew of William, not a son; Ruth, b. 1797 d. 24 Sept. 1831 Monroe Co. m. James Robinson, 17 Mar. 1818 Monroe Co.; Archibald, b. 11 Mar. 1797 d. 14 Jan. 1860 Putnam Co. WV. m. Rhoda Shumate, 13 Mar. 1819 Monroe Co.; (Above children born in Greenbrier now Monroe Co.) William Jr., b. 1804 Monroe Co. d. 7 May 1861 WV. m. Sarah Ann Young, 13 Jan. 1825
Kanawha Co. WV.; Alexander, b. 24 Sept. 1802 Monroe Co., d. 24 Jan. 1863 Va. m. Mary Lively Hill, 15 Sept. 1823 Monroe Co.; Elijah, b. 2 Nov. 1805 Monroe Co. d. 7 Feb. 1875 Va. m. Margaret Hopkins, 8 Jul. 1834 Jackson Co. Va.; John, b. abt 1785, Sarah Cornwell, d/o Edward & Francis Wolf Cornwell, died 17 Feb. 1817 Monroe Co. William then married a second time to Jane Scott on 5 Sept. 1818 Monroe Co.
Issue: Lewis, b. 1818 Monroe Co. d. betw. 1861-65, m. Hannah Hedrick, 28 Jul. 1846 Kanawha Co. Va.; Harvey, b. 1823 Monroe Co. died young; David Clarkson, b. 29 Jun. 1824 Monroe Co. m. Susan Burns.(1) Mary Burdett, b. ca. 1779 Va.,m. 23 Jul. 1803 Monroe Co. Va. to Henry RAYBURN/RAYBURN/RAEBURN/REABURN. Mary died in Mason Co. Va. in 1820, Henry b. 1780, d. 15 Dec. 1837 Mason Co. Va. s/o Henry. Issue of Mary & Henry Rayburn: Elizabeth, Joseph, Henry, Burdett, James H., William Alexander, Unknown Daughter, b. 1815.
(It is said by descendants of Henry that he married after Mary's death to Elizabeth "Betsy" BARNETT on 23 Dec. 1824 and had at least nine or possibly eleven children by Elizabeth. Their issue: John, James, Ruth, Henry, Bennett, Thomas, Bird, Griffin, Margaret, Mary Rayburn.(2) Isham Burdett, b. 1783 Greenbrier Co. Va., d. 1863-67 Monroe Co. Va., m. Nancy SHUMATE, on 2 Dec. 1805 Monroe Co. Nancy b. 1788, d. 1886 Va. d/o Daniel Shumate > Issue of Isham & Nancy Burdett: Madison, Lewis, Jackson, Elizabeth, Amelia, Anne E., Malinda Jane, Caroline Virginia. (have sheets)
(3) Elizabeth Burdett, b. 1782-84 Greenbrier, Co. Va. d. 5 Aug. 1812 Monroe Co. Va. m. Tolison SHUMATE, on 2 Jan. 1795 Greenbrier Co. Va. Tolison, s/o Daniel & Milicent Callison (Joseph Whited of WV. says she was Elizabeth Ellison, b. 27 Feb. 1775, d. 6 May 1861 - Tolison , m/2 to Nancy Green in 1813.) Issue of Elizabeth & Tolison Shumate: Sally, Peggy, Parkinson, Polly, Milly, Nancy, Anderson Shumate.
(4) John Burdett, b. abt 1785 Greenbrier Co. Va., d. 1836 Jackson Co. Va. m. Eleanor SWOPE, 29 Jan. 1805 John Burdett was a school teacher at Reedy, Roane Co. WV., but moved to Jackson Co. WV. where he passed from this life. Eleanor Swope the d/o Joseph Swope, the only one of his name in Monroe Co. Va. he married Catherine Sullivan in Monore Co. they had fourteen children. One of their sons, Joseph Swope Jr. was captured by Cornstalk, spent nine years withthe Pawnee Indians, released by the treaty after Battle of Point Pleasant, Joseph Jr. b. 11 Aug. 1751 Augusta Co. Va. (have history of the Swope family)
(Have sheets)
Issue of John & Eleanor Burdett: Sarah "Sally", Joseph Thorton, Elizabeth, James Ellison, John Milton, Charles, William Preston, Archibald, Jonathan Alexander, George Washington, Thompson C., Abraham Dickson, called "Old Dick".(5) Willis Burdett, subject of our sketch.
(6) Margaret Burdett, b. ca. 1788 Greenbrier Co. Va., m. William WALKER, 12 Sep. 1808 Monroe Co. Va. William Walker, s/o John Walker of Ireland. Issue of Margaret & William Walker: Macklin, Sarah, Elizabeth, Oliver Burdett, Delilah, Robinson, James Madison, William Patterson, Malinda, Wallace, Mary Jane, Parkinson, Anna, Angeline Walker. These children listed by some descendants:
Eli, William, and Felix Harvey Walker. (Have sheets)(7) Miles Burdett, b. betw 1780-90 Greenbrier Co. Va. d, betw. 1840-1850 Fayette Co. Va., m. Jane LEGG, 12 May 1815 Monroe Co. Va.
(8) Rachel Burdett, b. 23 JUn. 1793 Greenbrier Co. Va., d. 1 Oct. 1861, m. John David KEENEY, 30 Nov. 1812 Monroe Co. Va. by Rev. John Alderson. The issue of Rachel & John Keeney: Maria, Alexander, Caroline, David J., Anne Eliza, Lewis M. Keeney.
(9) Giles Burdett, b. abt. 1793. married Sarah DUNBAR (He is sometimes listed as a son of William and Sarah Cornwell Burdett or a nephew. A Giles Burdett who lived in Nicholas County, was said to be the brother of William Burdett) John Burdett a son of Giles Burdett (Brother of William), was born 1795 Va. d. 1882, m. 1815 Va. owned 100 acres at "Peter's Creek Road", Nicholas Co. Va. ca. 1824 he married to Lydia CURRY. Giles also had at least one daughter,
Mariah Burdett, who married to Clair French on 31 Aug. 1830, Witt. Isaac French and Andrew F . French. Giles Co. Va.
In Greenbrier Co. Va. 1860 census: A Archibald Burdett, wife Elizabeth; Robert C., wife Elizabeth; John C. wife Mary A..; C.H. Burdett (Calvin H.) wife, Barbara (Curry). In 1880 there was John C. wife Mary A. Joseph, wife Dicia. 1870 there is John Burdett, Sr. wife Mary A. (This is Mary A. Lynch) and John Sr. s/o John & Lydia Curry Burdett. also Robert C. wife Elizabeth B. she is also a Curry.(10) Ruth Burdett, b. abt 1796 Greenbrier Co. Va., d. 24 Sep. 1831 Monroe Co. Va. m. James ROBINSON, 17 Mar. 1818 Monroe Co. Va.
(11) Archibald Burdett, b. 11 Mar. 1797 Greenbrier Co. Va. d. 14 Jan. 1860 Putnam Co. Va. buried Mt. Moriah Cemetery. He married, Rhoda SHUMATE, 13 Mar. 1819 Monroe Co. Va. Rhoda b. 21 Mar. 1797 Greenbrier Co. Va. d/o Daniel Shumate of Rich Creek Va. Issue of Archibald & Rhoda Burdet: Rufus, Claudius, Caroline, Mary, Martha, John, Nancy, Elizabeth, Preston, Lewis, William Daniel, James Albert, Burdett. (Have sheets)
(12) William Burdett, Jr., b. 1804, Monroe Co. Va. , d. 7 May 1861, m. Sarah Ann YOUNG, 13 Jan. 1825 Kanawha, Co. Va. (Some descendants say that William married Nancy STEWART res. Clay Co. WV. married in Monroe Co. 13 Sep. 1832 and names these children: Nancy F., Louisa, J.R., J. M., William H. Burdett. Another says married 2nd. on 6 Jan. 1841 to Elizabeth THOMAS and had these children: Elizabeth, Lydia, George A., John, Andrew J., Joseph A., Rosettam Burdett.) Issue of William & Sarah Ann Young Burdett; Miles, Willis, Luther Rice,William Harvey Burdett. (have sheets)
Wiiliam Burdett and wife Sarah found in 1850 census Kanwaha Co. WV. age 49 farmer, wife Sarah, age 46, children: Caroline, 14, Willis, 12, William H. 9, Harriett, 5, Luther R. age 2. all born Va.(13) Alexander Burdett, b. 24 Sep. 1802 Monroe Co. Va. , d. 24 Jan. 1863 Buried Mt. Moriah Cem. Putnam Co. WVa., m. Mary Lively HILL, 15 Sep 1823 Monroe Co. Va. Mary born 1803 Va. d. 30 Dec. 1872 Putnam Co. WV. (Monroe Co. marriage record shows Alexander Burdett & Polly Hill, 15 Sep 1823.) Alexander in 1840 & 1850 census Monroe Co. and in 1860 Putnam Co. Va. Issue of Alexander & Mary Hill Burdett: Elizabeth Ann, Lucy Jane, James Robertson,Sarah, Emmeline, Eliza/Elizabeth, Mary, William Alexander, James F., Caroline Hill, Luther Powell, Toliver, & Lee Burdett. (Have sheets)
(14) Elijah Budett, b. 2 Nov. 1805 Monroe Co. Va., d. 7 Feb. 1875 Va. , m, Margaret HOPKINS, 8 Jul. 1834 Jackson Co. Va. Margaret, d/o Lawrence Hopkins, b. 1749 Rhode Island, m. 1795 Bath Co. Va. to Mary JORDAN. they lived on Mill Creek. John House pg. 301 stated Lawrence Hopkins b. R.I. in 1760, was a Rev. War Vet. and married Mary Jordan of Pendelton Co. Va. the d/o Capt. William Jordan of Continental Army, and lived on Mill Creek, about 1830. Lawrence & Mary Hopkins children: Nancy, Robert, F.A.C.(son) Hopkins. Issue of Elijah & Margaret Hopkins Burdett: Morgan Webster, Elizabeth Ann, Sarah Jane, William C., James Monroe Burdett. (Bonnie Beckham a descendant of Elijah, states that Margaret Hopkins, d/o Lawrence, b. 1749 R.I. and his wife Jane or Jean McDOWELL.
(Have sheets)
(Sources: Tax, Land, Census Records; A History of Roane Co. WV. by Wm. Bishop; Unplublished writings by John House. Census, Marriages, Death records.)
William Burdett, Sr. ( 1755-1839) married second Jane SCOTT, b. ca. 1798, d. ca. 1840, d/o James & Catherine SULLIVAN Scott. William removed to Wolf Creek, Monroe Co. Va. after he married Jane on 5 Sep. 1818.
Children of this union were as follows:
(1) Lewis Burdett, b. ca. 1819 Monroe Co. Va. ,d. betw 1861-65, m. Hannah HEDRICK, 28 Jul. 1846 Greenbrier Co. Va. by Rev. S. Butt. Hannah Hedrick, b. 2 Apr 1826 Greenbrier Co. Va. d. 1885 WV. d/o Moses & Isabel (Newton) Hedrick. In marriages by Norma P. Evans, a Lewis J. Burdett married Susanna SCOTT, pg. 98 Vol. 1. Hardesty's WV. Counties. Lewis found in 1850-60-70-180
census Fayette Co. Va. Mountain Cove.(2) Harvey Burdett, b. 1823 Monroe Co. Va. (Some believed he was married to Sarah Elizabeth Burdett, 9 Nov. 1849 Kanawha Co. Va. Other researchers say he died young, and that he Harvey found in census is another Harvey. (He was not mentioned in his father's will of 1836)
(3) David Clarkson Burdett, b. 29 Jun. 1824 Sinks Grove,Monroe Co. Va. m. Susan P. (NEWELL) Burns, prior to 1853 Kanawha Co. Va. David married 7 Mar. 1853 Monroe Co. Va. Susan born 25 Mar. 1826 Union, Monroe Co. Va. David found in 1850 census Greenbrier Co. and 1860 Fayette Co. Va. and in 1870 Jackson Co. WV. He lived on Elk River, Big Sandy Dist. In 1880 David and Susan were living with their son William and his wife Rebecca, their other son, Franklin also living with Williiam. Issue of David & Susan Burdett: William Lewis, Franklin Greer, Mary M.A.,
(Source: From A History of Monroe Co. WV. by Morton. WV. County census; Unpublished writings of John House, 1929; History of Monroe Co. WV. Marriage records, Death Records.)
Willis Burdett, b.26 Aug. 1786 Monroe Co. Va., d. 12 Mar. 1866 Reedy,
Roane Co. WV., he was the first of the name of Burdett to come to Reedy it must have been prior to 1823, for his first child, Margaret J. Burdett, m. to Silas B. Seaman on 11 Jan. 1823 Wood Co. (Now Roane Co.) West Va. History of Roane Co. by Wm. Bishop (1929) pp. 461, says that Willis came to Middle Fork of Reedy prior to 1823. Willis lived his entire life in Roane Co. WV.
John House in his writings publ. 1929 stated that Willis came to Reedy, Roane Co. to the next settlement above Chancey, he settled by the creek just back of where John Lester now lives, some think he came before Chancey, but there is no authentic date given. John House also stated that Willis's grandfather was called William (Bishop says James), and that he came from England to Fauquier Co. Va. between 1720 and 1740. His wife was Sarah Cornwell. (Here is where House
made his mistake, Sarah Cornwell and William Burdett are the parents, not grandparents of Willis) he also says that his wife was a descendant of the hero, Daniel Boone. (This is also not correct. unless Sarah Cornwell is also a descendant of Daniel Boone. Nancy Boone, wife of Willis Burdett is the great niece of Daniel Boone, not a direct descendant.) He goes on to say that Willis came to this place about 1820, and lived for time in a little cabin on the Wilt
or Milt Seeman/Seaman place on Right Reedy. He lived at the Old Billy Hardman place, above where Martin Argabrite moved about 1837.
John House also states that William Burdett, Sr. had ten sons, and five daughters viz: Elijah, Willis, John, William, Isham, Miles, Archibald, Alexander, Lewis, Clark, Rachel, Margaret and others.Issue of Willis & Nancy Boon Burdett:
(1) Margaret, b. 19 Dec. 1809 Monroe Co. d. 25 Jan. 1890 Jackson, Co. WV. m. Silas B. SEAMAN, s/o David Seaman and his wife, Elizabeth BOARD, a sister of Patrick Board, who married Mary Keiser, which is also an ancestor of this writer. David Seaman, s/o Wilbert & Mary Seaman. Issue of Margaret & Silas Seaman:David W., Moses A., James D., Margraet J., Thomas P., Caroline, Nancy E., Juleann J., Henry C., Rosetta,(2) Jessie Anderson Burdett, b. 16 Jan. 1812 Monroe Co. Va. d. 6 Oct. 1834 Jackson Co. Va. (The first grave in the Roach graveyard on Middle Fork...John House.)
(3) John Washington Burdett, b. 7 Nov. 1816 Monroe Co. Va. d. 27 Oct. 1891 Wood Co. WV. m. Margaret ANDERSON, b. 2 Jun 1818 Wood Co. Va. d. 25 Sep 1891 Wood Co. WV. d/o Joel & Elizabeth (WELSH) Anderson, Joel s/o Peter Anderson. John & Margaret married 13 Jun. 1838 Wood Co. Va. (Wood Co. Marr. Bk. I. marr. by Fetus Hanks.) John Washington Burdett was a Stonemason. In the 1850 Wood Co. census, his brother (My ancestor) Lovel Clarkson Burdett was living with him and Margaret. Issue of John W. & Margaret Burdett:Mary Ellen, Julia Ann Cooper, Peter Anderson, Alexander Anderson, John William, Mounce Pennybaker, Elihue Monroe, Arthur Boreman, Lewis Camden, Thomas enton, & Josephene Burdett. (Have sheets).
(4) William Burdett, b. 7 Apr. 1817 Greenbrier Co. Va. d 7 Sep 1873 in Parsons, Labette, Kansas, he married Elizabeth DOOLITTLE, b. 13 Sep. 1824 Jackson Co. Va., d. 13 May 1875 Kansas. (In 1860 census living in Roane Co. and had two sons, and nine daughters, they lived at Spencer, WV. They moved to Clay Co. MO. after 1869. Issue of William & Elizabeth Burdett:Nancy E., Susan, Margaret J., Sarah F., Isabel Rebecca, Henrietta, Moses W., Emmazetta, Louise M., Willie A. Burdett.
(5) Elihue Burdett, b. 7 Apr 1825, d. 13 Sep 1885 Belleville, Wood Co. WV. buried Crook Creeks Cem. Belleville, WV. (Burdette Bible says that he died 3 Sep 1885.). Elihue married Nancy CAMPBELL, b. 8 Aug. 1827 Belleville, (W)Va. d. 11 Mar. 1914, the d/o John Campbell. Elihue and Nancy married on 10 Feb. 1845 Jackson Co. Va. Nancy lies next to Elihue in Crook Creeks Cem. Elihue Burdett was a shoemaker. Issue of Elihue and Nancy Burdett: Saralen, William Park, Alcindia, Elihue Jr., Henry A. Wise, Lewis VanCooney, Letishia L., Nancy L., Maryvel or Mary Bettie, Charley, Georgia Norman Burdett. (have sheets & some pictures)
(6) Elizabeth R. Burdett, b. 21 Jul. 1832 Wood Co. Va. d. 7 Nov. 1834 Roane Co. VA. age 5 yrs.
(7) Sally or Sarah Burdett, b. 16 May 1830, d. 20 Feb. 1908 Jackson Co. WV. buried Anderson Cem.. Sally married Barnes B. SMITH, b. 28 Dec. 1828, d. 21 Jan. 1907 buried Anderson Cem. he s/o James Smith, born Maryland, and his wife Agnes BAILEY, b. New York. Sally and Barnes Smith married 6 Apr. 1848 Wood Co. Va. Their issue: James L., Elizabeth F., Sarah E., Henrietta, Rebecca, Willis Grant Smith.
Submitted by 3rd. great granddaughter, of Willis Burdett, Donna Tivener, Mansfield, Ohio.
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STAATS FAMILY
Abraham Staats was born in New Jersey, of Dutch ancestry, and came to the mouth of Mill Creek, where he and his wife joined the First
Methodist Class, organized in 1803, at the house of Joseph Parsons.
Some time afterward, he moved up Mill Creek to what is known as the old Staats farm, at Evans.
Here it is said he died about 1816, though it many have been some
years later.
It is very difficult to get correct dates concerning the older
pioneers, except from their tombstones, a thing with which few of
their graves are provided.
Abram Staats, as he is usually called, was twice married, the name of his first wife is variously given, but a thorough investigation has convinced me her name was Anna King. His last wife was Sarah Tilghman, a girl of French extraction.
It is probable that Staats came from Harrison County to Mill Creek , his sister Betsy being the wife of Adam Flesher, a member of a family prominent in the early history of Harrison and Lewis Counties.
Isaac Staats, who came to Warths Bottom about 1805, may have been a brother, and Daniel and Elijah Staats of Grant District are said to
have been brothers of Abraham.
"Abram" Staats had five children in his first family:
Elijah, who lived on the home farm, was four times married, and raised twenty one children.
Sarah, married Henry Runyan.
Jacob Staats married Nellie Evans.
He brought the first circular sawmill to Middle Mill Creek Valley, but never got it in running order, having the misfortune to cut off his fingers, which threw him into the lockjaw, and killed him. He lived on the farm immediately west of Ripley, on Mill Creek.
Mrs Colonel Ben Williams (Margaret) and Ann Smith, wife of George W Smith, were his children.
Cornelius Staats, the oldest, born in 1790, married Anna Carney,
daughter of Thomas Carney. He was a soldier and was killed in the War of 1812. His wife later married Enoch Thomas. Cornelius Staats had two children:
Isaac, married Elizabeth Tolley.
Polly, married James Chancey, and lived on Grass Lick.
Abram Staats children of his last marriage were:
Anna Staats, married Jacob Starcher.
Hannah Staats, married Alexander Ables, and lived up on Sycamore, at the Greer farm.
William Staats, married Margaret Ables, sister of Alec Ables, and
daughter of Martin Ables, who lived on Sycamore, at the Straley farm.
He moved to Indiana.
John Staats, the youngest child, was born in 1819, and died in 1859.
He married Margaret, daughter of Thomas Carney.
Elijah and Sarah Warth Staats children were:Calvin, married Caroline Riley, sister of R. Riley, and lived on Cow Run.
Mary, died young.
Malinda, married Joseph Sayre, son of Daniel Sayre.
Matilda, married first Jake Hughes, and second Ben Flowers. She died November 19th, 1892, aged 77 years.
Minerva, died unmarried.
Catherine, married Nic Bonnet
Wilson, married Mary Kay.
Mark, married Hannah Harpold.
Elijahs children by his second wife, who was an Evans, were:
Lewis, married Catherine Roush of Mason County.
Riley, married Mary Roush, of Mason County.
Young, married a Mason.
Sarah, married Nic Bonnet as his second wife.
Caroline, married G.S. Matson King.
Harriet, married Newton Poling.
Adaline, married a preacher named Stutler.
Elias, married Ross Evans, on Elk Fork.
Hon. George W., marred first a Drennan, and second a Waugh.
Benjamin, married a daughter of Amos Riley.
Johnson.
Elijah Staats children by his third wife, Sally Burdett, widow of
Graham Burdett, were:
Laverna, married Ben Poling of Kentucky.
Rebecca, married Bill Hughes.
The children of Jacob Staats, son of Abram Staats, were:
Joshua, married an Alkire, and was sheriff of Jackson County. He had children, Coley Staats and Mary Staats, who married Ephraim Brown.
Anna, married George W. Smith. Their children were: Addison, Clay and
others.
Margaret, married Col. Ben Williams.
Whitten, married a Coleman.
Bet, married a Frey.
The children of Isaac Staats, son of Cornelius Staats, were:
Enoch.
Anderson.
J. Frank, married a daughter of David Casto.
Anna, married Francis Asbury Casto.
Source: Pioneers of Jackson County, West Virginia; History of Mill Creek and Sandy Valley and Its Early Settlement, by John A. House
Published: WebRoots, Inc., 2001; (c) 2001 Betty Briggs. Written in 1906
Online: http://www.webroots.org/library/usahist/pojc0000.html
SMITH FAMILY
Another name intimately connected with the history of Ripley and
Jackson County is that of Smith. Indeed, what town or village was ever founded without Mr. Smith having his part in it.
Go where you may, and ask where Mr. Smith lives, and they will tell you, for there is no neighborhood so poor or so remote that he is not there.
The founder of this family was Jonas Smith, born on Long Island, in 1787. His wife was Diana Nostrand. She was born in 1790. They moved west with their family, consisting of four sons and three daughters, locating at Point Pleasant, about 1820. There, the mother died in 1835, the father died in Illinois ten years later.
Of the sons, George, Nehemiah and James are identified with the
history of Ripley.
Nehemiah Smith, commonly known as "Mire" Smith, was born in New York,
December 14th, 1805, and died at Ripley, April 28th, 1859. He married
Rachel Wetzell, a daughter of Adam Wetzell, who was a nephew of the
renowned Indian fighter, Lewis Wetzell. She was born in 1805 and died
February 15th, 1865. Both rest under the beech trees of the old
graveyard. "Mire" Smith, with his brother James, who was the builder
of the Court House in Ripley in 1833, opened the second mercantile
establishment in Ripley in 1833. The first was by Alfred Beauchamp, of Elizabeth, a few months earlier. In 1841, they also opened a store at Reedy, in a little hewed log building built for that purpose by
William Stewart, nearly where the Ball tavern now stands. This was the first store at Reedy. "Wash" Rader was salesman, and like most storesof the day, whiskey was one of the principal commodities handled.
"Mire" Smith was Sheriff of Jackson County in 1850, and in his day one of the most enterprising of the business men of Ripley.
Nehemiah and Rachel Wetzell Smiths children were:
"Bub" Smith.
A daughter who married Henry Progler. [Elizabeth]
A daughter who married James McKown. [Samantha]
George W. Smith was born in Watertown, New York, in 1814, came with his parents to Point Pleasant when six years of age. In 1839, he
married Anna Staats, a daughter of Jacob Staats, who lived on Mill
Creek just below Ripley. About 1841, he acquired the old Rader
homestead on Elk Fork, and lived there until his death. Both he and
his wife were buried in the Rader graveyard.
Like his brother, he died young. Born August 14th, 1814, he died
February 19th, 1860, when but forty five years old.
George and Anna Staats Smiths children were:
F.F. Smith, born in 1840, died in 1864, was a Major in the Confederate
Army, and killed at Urbana, Maryland.
A.A. Smith, born in 1842, was in the same regiment with his brother. He died in 1910.
C.C. (Clay) Smith, born in 1844, was on the other hand, in the Union Army. He later lived at Spencer.
George H. Smith, born in 1846, died in 1860.
Ellen Diana Smith, born in 1848, married John A. Mackintosh, a
merchant, of Ravenswood.
Virginia Alice Smith, born in 1850, died in 1888.
Everett Crittendon Smith, born in 1852.
Victoria Ann Smith, born in 1856, died in 1865.
Mary Jane Smith was born in 1858. She married first a wealthy English land owner named Rosset. After his death, she later married F. Leon Clere (pronounced Clare), a young lawyer and real estate man, of Ripley. Clere was born at Montiers, Switzerland, in 1845, and died at Ripley, in 1886. His is one of the most imposing granite monuments in the old cemetery.
Nancy Smith, a sister of Nehemiah and George Smith, is also buried in the cemetery. She was born in 1793, and died in 1852.
Source: Pioneers of Jackson County, West Virginia; History of Mill Creek and Sandy Valley and Its Early Settlement, by John A. House
Published: WebRoots, Inc., 2001; (c) 2001 Betty Briggs. Written in 1906
Online: http://www.webroots.org/library/usahist/pojc0000.html
MCFARLAND FAMILY
Ezekiel McFarland lived on Turkey Fork, in 1841. He was one of the
first settlers at Elizabeth, coming to Jackson County in 1830. He
lived at the Morgan farm at New Era, in 1840, says Mr. T.J. Dawkins. He died in 1849.
A brother, John McFarland, had a hotel in Ripley, in 1852. Later, he moved to Ravenswood, and thence to Sandyville. He had sons John and Tom McFarland.
Thomas McFarland, son of Robert McFarland, married a Miss Custer, and lived on Trace Fork.
Source: Pioneers of Jackson County, West Virginia; History of Mill Creek and Sandy Valley and Its Early Settlement, by John A. House
Published: WebRoots, Inc., 2001; (c) 2001 Betty Briggs. Written in 1906
Online: http://www.webroots.org/library/usahist/pojc0000.html
Cummings J. ANDERSON was born 1835 in estimate. He died 1932 in WV.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Anderson, Cummings J.,
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, hospitalized 9/1/64, present 12/31/64,
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 2
Died in West Virginia 4/4/1932
Source: Harris
William ANDERSON was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Anderson, William P.,
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, wounded at Urbana, MD 7/9/64, died in Staunton Hospital.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 2
J. M. BARTLETT was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Bartlett, J. M., Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, captured 11/12/64
Bartlett, J. W.
Alternate name
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 3
William BARTON was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Barton, William
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, POW 12/31/64 - 6/30/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 3
Isaiah BEE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Bee, Isaiah
Surgeon
Enlisted 2/2/63 Narrows, promoted to chief surgeon of the brigade; also served with the 31st VA Inf.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 4
Born in Harrison County in 1832, studied medicine in Cleveland. Member of the West Virginia legislature after the war. Died in 1912 in Princeton, WV.
Source: Harris for company Fis Bees Rees
January 8 “Bill filed in Harrison County August 21, 1797; at a very early period of adventures into the western country, Jacob Rees came into the county now Harrison [WV] and bought from Wm. Williams July 31, 1775 a tract on Ten Mile Creek which Williams had bought of John Jones who purchased it of John Simpson, the original improved, by bill of sale Jan. 8, 1774. When Indians became active Rees moved to Grundy’s Blockhouse on Simpson’s Creek and in 1781 he removed to Frederick County from when he came.” (Chalkeleys in Simpson Families from Albert Carr)
http://www.nonawilliams.com/names/simpson/simpsons_augusta_va.htmhttp://members.aol.com/jeff560/census.html
MINERAL: Alaska, 62; Antioch, 52; Atlantic, 32; Barnum; Bier; Black Oak; Blaine; Burlington, 250; Chaffee; Elk Garden, 723; Elk Garden Mines; Emory, 42; Empire; Fleek; Foote; Frost; Harrison; Hartmonsville, 17; Headsville, 17; KEYSER, 2165; Knobley; Laurel Dale, 25; Patterson's Creek; Patterson's Depot, 47; Piedmont, 2100; Potomac; Rawlins; Rees' Tannery, 66; Reese's Mill, 22; Ridgely; Ridgeville, 45; Schell; Seymour; Shaw, 60; Stoyer; Switch Back; Virginia; Warnocks; West Virginia Junction; Windom
http://www.retracing-our-family-legacy.com/Rees.html
A. G. BIDDLE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Biddle, A. G.
2nd Lieutenant
dropped 12/6/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 5
Isaac H. BRISCOE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Briscoe, Isaac H.
Private 1st Sergeant
Enlisted 11/1/64 Port Republic
Alternate name Isaac H. Briscoe, Briscoe, J. A., Briscoe, J. H.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 7
John C. BROOKS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Brooks, John C.
Private
Enlisted 10/1/64 Port Republic
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 7
Richard BROOKS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Brooks, Richard
Sergeant
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, POW 12/31/63
Alternate Name, Bristow, R. H. C., Bristow, B. H. C.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 7
C. P. BROWN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Brown, C. P.
Private
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 7
Peter BROWN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Brown, Peter
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, absent sick 8/31/63
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 7
John N. CAMPBELL was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Campbell, John N.
Campbell, J. N.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, sick in Salem 10/31/62; sick in Highland Co. 7/1/63; POW, captured at Moorefield 8/7/64
Alternate name Cambell, J. N.
Alternate name Camel, John W.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 9
[this could be one of the John Campbell's listed]
William R. CARNEY was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Carney, William R.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, POW captured 12/1/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 9
J. A. CARROL was born 1835 in esitmate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Carroll, J. A.
Private
Enlisted 1/1/63 Wilsons Springs, absent 2/28/63
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 9
A. L. COE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Coe, A. L.
Private Corporal
Enlisted 3/1/63 at Salem, promoted to Cpl 11/1/63; absent horse detail 4/1/64; wounded at Urbana, MD, 7/9/64; absent sick in Lynchburg hospital 10/30/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 11
Henry C. COFFEE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Coffee, Henry C.
Private
Enlisted 3/15/64 at Mercer Salt Works, absent sick 10/31/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 11
Capt. James A. CRAWFORD was born 1839.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Crawford, James A.
Captain.
Enlisted 8/1/62; absent, on business for company 10/31/63 "commanding the 17th Virginia Cavalry" 11-12/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 13
John D. CRAWFORD was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Crawford, John D.
Assistant Surgeon
Assigned 11/22/63; absent in Pearisburg 4/1/64; Dropped by order of Confederate headquarters 1/31/65.
Source: Harris for company F.
[this could be John H.]
John C. CREEL was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Creel, John C.
Private
Enlisted 3/1/63 in Salem; AWOL 12/20/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 13
James DECK was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Deck, James
Private
Alternate name: William, Stephens [eror?]
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 13
Not in Harris
Edward DENNIS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Dennis, Edward
Private
Alternate name: Denver, Edward
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 15
Not in Harris
William T. DENT was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Dent, William T.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, absent driving brigade wagon 10/31/63; courier for General Lomax 10/1/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 15
Robert B. DUNN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Dunn, Robert B.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, absent sick at Montgomery Springs 2/28/63; died at White Sulphur Springs pneumonia 5/63.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
[other Robert Dunn dies]
Samuel DUNN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Dunn, Samuel
Private
Enlisted 9/10/64 at Winchester; died at hospital in Farmville 4/13/65.
Alternate name: Dunn, S. F.
Alternate name: Dunn, S. T.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
William T. DUNN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Dunn, William T.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, absent serving as nurse at White Sulphur Springs 2/28/63.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16
Harris has a William J. Dunn
Camden EMRICK was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Emrick, Camden
Private
enlisted 4/1/62 at Sissonville; surrendered to Federal troops, took Union oath 12/5/63
Alternate name: Emerick, Draper C.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 16/17
Charles L. EMRICK was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Emrick, Charles L.
Private
enlisted 9/23/62 at Sissonville; AWOL 12/1/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 17
Samuel EMRICK was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Emrick, Samuel F.
Emrick, Samuel
Private
enlisted 7/1/64 in Monroe County; AWOL 12/1/64
Alternate name: Samuel, Emrich
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 17
farmer from Wood County
source: Harris
Nathan FITCH was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Fitch, Nathan
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville, died at White Sulphur Springs fro pneumonia 4/5/63.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 19
J. F. FITZSIMMONS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Fitzsimmons, J. F.
Private
Captured in Alleghany 11/9/63;sent to Fort Delaware 2/29/64.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 19
Lewis FULL was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Full, Lewis
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville,
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 20
Born in Ohio 1833; died in Wirt County 9/26/1919. Served as county commissioner for 6 years. Buried in Center Valley Cemetery, Wirt County, WV.
Source: Harris
David GLOVER was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Glover, David
Private
Enlisted 1/25/63 at Salem; absent driving wagon 10/31/63; absent detached service 2/29/64; deserted at Middlebrook 6/10/64.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 22
George GLOVER was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Glover, George
Private
Enlisted 5/1/63 at Staunton; absent sick 10/31/63; regimental quartermaster.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 22
P. F. GLOVER was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Glover, P. F.
Private
Enlisted 2/25/63 Salem; absent driving wagon 10/31/63; absent detached service 2/29/64.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 22
D. H. GRAY was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Gray, D H.
Private
Enlisted 5/1/63 at Staunton; absent driving wagon 10/31/64.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 22
Hossey M. GRAY was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Grey, Hossey M.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent sick 2/28/63; captured took oath to support Union 4/1/64;
Alternate name: Gray, Hosea M.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 22/23
James M. HALL was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Hall, James M.
Hall, J. M.
Private
Enlisted 2/1/63 Salem; captured at Gettysburg PA 7/2/63; released a few days later; captured at Front Royal 11/12/64; sent toFort Delaware 5/13/65;
Also in Company C
Hall, J. M.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 24
moved to Calloway County, Missouri.
Source: Harris
S. V. HAWKINS was born 1830 in Mason County, VA.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Hawkins, S. V.
Private
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 25
WilliamH. HOLROYD was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Holroyd, William H.
A. C. Sergeant
Enlisted 10/15/62
Source: Harris and PWR only
L. D. HUNTER was born 1835 in estimmate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Hunter, L. D.
Private
Enlisted 2/28/63 Salem; absent horse detail 12/31/63; captured near Ninevah 11/12/64; sent to Point Lookout, MD and released 5/13/65
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 28
Edward JACOBY was born 1836 in Maryland.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Jacoby, Edward
Private
Enlisted9/23/62 Sissonville; captured Greenbrier County 11/26/62; sent to Alton, Ill. Died in Alton Prison 2/3/63.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 29
Born in Maryland 7/11/36; Resident of Jackson County at time of war.
Source: Harris
Henson JOHNSON was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Johnson, Henson
Henson, Johnson
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent sick in Salem 2/28/63
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 30
Sarah Johnson married to Robert McCutcheon, more likely name]
W. H. KASHILL was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Kashill, W. H.
Private
In Richmond hospital 6/10/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 31
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Knotts, George M.
Knapp, George
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; captured near Ninevah 11/12/64; sent to Point Lookout, MD and release 5/13/65.
Alternate name: Knott, J. M.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 32
Name from Harris
[could be George Knopp name collision]
Samuel B. KNOTT was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Knotts, Samuel B.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; surrendered to Federal troops 5/2/65.
Alternate name: Knotts, Brainard
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 32
Frank LAWERS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Lawers, Frank
Private
Enlisted 9/10/64 at Winchester
Alternate name: Lewers, F.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 33/34
George LAWMAN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Lawman, George
Lawman, G. W.
Private Corporal
Enlisted 9/10/64 at Winchester
Alternate name: Lawman, George
Alternate name: Lawman, George J.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 33
[could be Lawson?]
James LAWMAN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Lawman, James
Lawman, James
Private
Enlisted 2/1/63 at Salem; absent horse detail 4/1/64
Alternate name: Lauman, James
Alternate name: Lowman, James
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 33/34
Harris has as Lowman
[could be Lawson?]
Robert L. LEAP was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Leap, Robert L.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent sick in Salem 2/28/63; captured in Jackson County 11/10/64.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 33
James LEASE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Lease, James
Discharged with surgeon's certificate 5/10/62 at Staunton
Born 1824, died 6/5/64
Source: Harris only
John LILE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Lile, John
Private
Enlisted 2/23/64 Sissonville; clerk for General McCausland
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
William LOGAN Jr. was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Logan Jr., William
Private
Enlisted 9/1064 Winchester
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
James B. LOWE was born 1835 in esitmate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Lowe, James B.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent sick 12/31/63.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
J.M. LOWTHER was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Lowther, J.M.
Private
enlisted 9/23/62 deserted 2/28/63
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 34
Ben P. MADDOX was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Maddox, Ben P.
Maddox, B. P.
Private Sergeant Major
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville
Alternate name: Maddox, Ben P.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 35
T. H. B. MADDOX was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Maddox, T. H. B.
Corporal
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville
Source: Harris only
John G. MATHANA was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Mathana, John G.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent sick in Staunton 10/31/63;wounded 11/12/64.
Alternate name: Mathena, J. G.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 36
Benjamin F. MCDOUGLE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
McDougle, Benjamin F.
McDougle, B. F.
Corporal
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; wounded at Urbana MD 7/9/64; sent to Fort McHenry, MD; released 10/24/64
Alternate name: McDougall, B. F.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
J. MCDOUGLE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
McDougle, J.
Private
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
James?
Newman MCDOUGLE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
McDougle, Newman
Private
Enlisted 9/10/64 Winchester; absent serving as nurse in Confederate hospital 9/10/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
Samuel E. MCDOUGLE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
McDougle, Samuel E.
Private
Enlisted 9/10/64 Winchester
Alternate name: McDougal, Samuel E.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
Harris has as McDougle
A. B. MCGINNIS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
McGinnis, A. B.
Surgeon, stationed at Camp Camp Zirkle in Salem.
Source: Harris only for company F; National Archives in F&S
Burton MCPHERSON was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
McPherson, Burton
McPherson, B.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; deserted 11/10/62
Alternate name McPherson, Burton
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 37
James M. MILLS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Mills, James M.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; captured at Ninevah 11/12/64; sent to Point Lookout MD; release 5/14/65
Alternate name: Mills, James N
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 38
William K. PARK was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Park, William K.
2nd Lieutenant
Enlisted 5 /30/63 in Narrow; served as company drill master, absent sick 10/24/64
Source: Harris only
National Archives William Park Company G or W. K. Parks in F&S
Samuel PARISH was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Parish, Samuel
Captured at the Amelia County Court House 4/5/65; sent to Point Lookout MD; released from Point Lookout 6/16/65
Source: Harris only
National Archives Samuel Parish in Company I
O. K. PATE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Pate, O. K.
2nd Lieutenant
Transferred to 5th Virginia Cavalry 3/1/64
Source: Harris only
National Archives O.K. Pate in F&S also alternate name Otho K. Pate
Benjamin R. PENNYBAKER was born 1841 in Belleville, VA. He died 1909 in KY.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Pennybaker, Benjamin R.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; captured at Parkersburg 5/25/65; released in exchange for Union prisoner 5/24/65.
Alternate name: Pennybaker, B. R.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 43
Born in Belleville, WV 1841; died in Covington, KY 2/4/1909.
Source: Harrislikely connected to the Ironworker Pennebaker family.
Henry Mayberry, listed with other soldiers in Com. G, 20th VA Cav. Night Hawk Rangers. Also in the same company were: Benjamin R. Pennybacker, Benjamin Y. Pennybacker, John Bird Pennybacker, John M. Pennybacker and William Pennybacker. This probably indicates that Henry Mayberry was a descendant of George Mayberry who m Rebecca Pennybacker and established several iron foundries in VA.
Source: Mayberry Genealogy: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~mabry/cw_2.html"In the autumn of 1781, according to a tradition in the family, Dirk Pennybacker (1737-1799) came up into the Shenandoah Valley from Maryland and located on the Hawksbill Creek, near the site of Luray. There he built Redwell Furnace….Pennybacker, a few years earlier, had moved from Pennsylvania to a place near Sharpsburg, Md., where he had built an iron-working establishment, but a freshet had destroyed it; so he came up into the Valley
From the best information obtainable it appears that Columbia Furnace was built about 1803 or 1804; Liberty Furnace about 1822; and Van Buren Furnace about 1838. In the establishment of both Columbia and Liberty the agency and the influence of the Pennybackers were patent and potential….Columbia Furnace was built and operations commenced by George Mayberry and Benjamin Pennybacker…who were in the business as George Mayberry & Co.".
J. C. PENSON was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Penson, J. C.
Private
Sick Richmond hospital 3/6/6
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 43
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Rine, Joseph L.
Private
Enlisted 6/23/62 Sissonville; AWOL 9/19/64; deserted 11/1/64;
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 47
Born 1843; Resident of Jackson County at time of war.
Source: Harris
George R. ROMME was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Romme, George R.
Private
Enlisted 9/10/64 at Winchester; captured at Ninevah 11/12/64; sent to Point Lookout, MD took oath released 4/10/65.
Source: Harris and PWR
Smith ROMINE was born 1843 in Jackson County, VA.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Romine, Smith
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; captured near Ninevah 11/12/64; sent to Point Lookout, MD 11/18/64; release 5/14/65.
Source: Harris Only
Born Jackson County 1843, brother of John Romine in Company C.
John M. RUBLE was born 1840 in Limestone, VA. He died 1888 in Wirt County, WV.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Ruble, John M.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent horse detail 2/28/63-4/30/63; captured in Wirt County 11/1/63, sent to Camp Chase OH 12/12/63; sent to Fort Delaware, DE 2/29/64; released 6/21/65
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 48
Born in 1840 Limestone Hill, VA, died in Wirt Co., WV 12/19/88.
Source: Harris
Charles A. SAUNDERS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Saunders, Charles A.
Private
Enlisted 9/32/62 Sissonville; absent scouting 12/31/63; present 2/29/64
Alternate name: Sanders, Charles A.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 48
William J. SAUNDERS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Saunders, William J.
Private
Enlisted 10/10/62 Sissonville; Transferred to company F 10/31/63
Also listed in company H
Alternate name: Sanders, William J.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 48
John F. SAUDNERS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Saunders, John F.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent horse detail 2/28/63 -4/30/63;captured at Ninevah 11/12/64; sent to Point Lookout, MD, released 5/15/65.
Alternate name: Sanders, J. F.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 48
Thomas P. SEAMAN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Seaman, Thomas P.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; deserted 11/26/63
Alternate name: Seamen, T. P.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 49
Born in Jackson County 1840; Resident of Roane County at time of war; Married Matilda Flesher 1/4/61.
Source: Harris
Elmon A. SHIPLEY was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Shipley, E. A.
Sergeant
Enlisted 4/1/63 Salem; wounded at Milford, VA 10/26/64; absent hospitalized 12/30/64
Alternate name: Shipley, Elmon
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 50
J. P. STAATS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Staats, J. P.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent horse detail 2/28/63
Alternate name: Statts, J. P.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 52
Alfred STANGLEY was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Stangley, Ashford
Private
Was being help at Fort Delaware at close of war.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 52
J. P. STEELE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Steele, J. P.
Private
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 52
Not listed in Harris
John W. STEPHENS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Stephens, John W.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 sissonville; absent detached service 4/30/63; captured near Ninevah 11/12/64; sent to Point Lookout, MD, released 5/14/65
Alternate Name: Stevens, J. W.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 53
William STEPHENS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Stephens, William
Private
Captured at Martinsburg 2/9/63; sent to Camp Chase OH 2/12/63; released 3/25/63.
Alternate name: Stevens, William
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 53
Augustus C. STONE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Stone, Augustus C.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent sick in Tazwell County 12/31/63; killed at Moorefield 8/6/64.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 53
Thornton T. TOOTHMAN was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Toothman, Thornton T.
Toothman, T. T.
Sergeant Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent horse detail 10/31/64
Alternate name: Toothman, Thornton
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 56
William N. TOWNSEND was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Townsend, William N.
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent sc outing 12/31/63; captured near Ninevah 11/11/64; sent to Point Lookout, MD; and released 5/14/65.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 56
Daniel TYLER was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Tyler, Daniel
Private
Enlisted 1/25/63 Salem; company butcher; deserted to enemy near Middlebrook VA 6/10/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 56
Z.J. WALKER was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Walker, Z. J.
Private,
enlisted at Gordonsville; acting assistant surgeon.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 57
George WHITE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
White, George
Private
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent detached service 12/31/63-4/1/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 59
William WHITE was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
White, William
Private
Enlisted 3/1/63 Salem; transferred to company E, 36th VA Volunteers 10/28/63
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 59
Jared E WILSON was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Williams, Jared E.
Corporal
Enlisted 9/23/62 Sissonville; absent horse detail 12/31/63 - 4/1/64; killed at Urbana MD 7/9/64.
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 60
O. H. WILLIAMS was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Williams, O. H.
Private
Enlisted 12/1/63 Princeton; absent horse detail 4/1/64 - 12/31/64
Source: National Archives Film Number M382 roll 60
Alfred WILSON was born 1835 in estimate.
Muster Roll - 17th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Company F Nighthawk Rangers
Wilson, Alfred
Private
Enlisted 12/27/64 at Gordonsville, courier for General McCausland.
Source: Harris only
National Archives has A. H. Wilson in Company I
Isaac CONNOLLY was born 1817 in Cabell County, VA.
CONNOLLY, 949
Isaac Connolly...43...Cabell...Farmer
Martha...39...Tazewell Co., VA
Mary J...17...Platte Co., MO...Weaver
James Madison...14...Logan
Harvy Quinn...12...Logan
John Scott...8...Logan
Nancy Tharpe...10...Logan
Isaac Blackhawk...5...Logan
Charles A...4...Calhoun
Thomas M...2...Calhoun
Source: Calhoun County Census, 1860
Population schedules of the Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, Roll 1340.
Transcribed by Linda Cunningham Fluharty from National Archives Microcopy No. M653. Online at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/60cen.htm
John DOWNS was born 1808 in Monongalia County, VA.
DOWNS, 816
John Downs...52...Monongalia...Farmer
Curtis...24...Harrison...Farmer
Leah...20...Harrison...Seamstress
Delina...18...Marion...Seamstress
Sacarisa...15...Marion...Seamstress
Source: Calhoun County Census, 1860
Population schedules of the Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, Roll 1340.
Transcribed by Linda Cunningham Fluharty from National Archives Microcopy No. M653. Online at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/60cen.htm
Josiah HART was born 1829 in Baltimore County, MD.
HART, 1019
Josiah Heart (Hart)...31...Baltimore Co., MD...Farmer
Mary...28...Baltimore Co., MD
Sarah J...5...Doddridge
Mary C...4...Doddridge
Thomas J...2...Pleasants
William U...4/12...Calhoun
Sarepta MATHEWS...19...Harrison...Spinster
Source: Calhoun County Census, 1860
Population schedules of the Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, Roll 1340.
Transcribed by Linda Cunningham Fluharty from National Archives Microcopy No. M653. Online at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/60cen.htm
Peregrine HAYS was born 1811 in Harrison County, VA.
HAYS, 637
Peregrine Hays...39...Harrison...Farmer
Louisa A. A...38...Lewis
George W...8...Gilmer
Anna R...6...Gilmer
John B. F...4...Calhoun
Nepoleon F...1...Calhoun
James McCADDEN...60...Ireland...Laborer
Kassha STARCHER...19...Lewis...Spinster
Ellen BLACK...(M)...22...Virginia...Washwoman
From SLAVE Schedule:
1 black male, age 50;
1 mulatto male, age 39;
1 mulatto male, age 17;
1 mulatto male, age 15;
1 mulatto female, age 11;
1 mulatto male, age 7.
Source: Calhoun County Census, 1860
Population schedules of the Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, Roll 1340.
Transcribed by Linda Cunningham Fluharty from National Archives Microcopy No. M653. Online at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/60cen.htm
James AMICK was born 1830 in estimate.
Confederate Soldiers in the Civil War.--Through the courtesy of one or more ex-Confederate soldiers, we have a partial record of the citizens of this county, who fought in behalf of the Southern Confederacy:
D. M. V. Phillips, Archibald Middleton, Samuel Middleton, Alfred Tennant, Jackson Pribble, Siotha Cain, "Sud" Cain, J. W. Cain, Com. Cain, Hiram Cain, J. T. Cain, Barcus Stanley, Daniel Stanley, John Stanley, Joseph Stanley, Daniel Collins, B. J. Collins, Creed Collins, Columbus Collins, A. J. Patton, A. D. Patton, Wm. Patton, James Trader, Michael
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McGuire, William Lynch, F. J. Mayes, Michael Ayres, Patrick Delaney, James Smith, E. T. Lemon, P. J. Lemon, C. N. Lemon, F. J. Lemon, H. P. Ayres, William Lake, John W. Marshall, Allen Buckner, James Amick, Bart Hickman, Alex Goff, John Goff, James Goff, Philip Goff, L. S. Goff, Mortimer Collins, Nicklin Cline, Allen S. Hall, Leonard S. Hall, John Lafoy, Jack Pribble, Isaac Null, Louis Logue, Daniel Eddy, John Delaney, Packenham Delaney, Cebart Tingler, Cyrus Current, Jacob Dougherty, J. J. Jarvis, J. Alvin Nutter, W. L. Jackson, James Taylor, Isaiah Bee, "Deck" Neal, James Smith, Barnes Smith, P. S. Austin, John M. Patton, Eugene and Marion Tibbs.
Death has made sad inroads in the ranks of these veterans, "that once made this old continent tremble from ocean to ocean." Comparatively few of them yet remain. But five commissioned officers of the Union Army are still among us (Major M. A. Ayres, Captains John Sommerville, and G. M. Ireland, and First Lieuts, W. G. Lowther, and Daniel Bush), and only here and there a Confederate veteran is to be found; and to the memory of both alike we pay our tribute, for in many instances they were of the same household -- brother against brother, father against son.
And though we are the daughter of a Union soldier, that followed the dear old flag for three weary years, yet we cannot repress our admiration for the courageous man who wore the gray. For though he may have been wrong, did he not love the cause that he believed to be right with the same loyal devotion, and did he not as truly believe in its justice, as his brother who wore the blue?
Some of the best friends that we have known are the sons and daughters of Confederate soldiers. And as we turn from the graves of the past with a rose for the Blue and a lily for the Gray, we thank the great Author of Peace that we are a united people, that --
"No more shall the war cry sever,
Or the winding rivers be red;
They banish our anger forever,
When they laurel the graves of our dead."Source: taken from the book "History of Ritchie County" written by
Minnie Kendall Lowther, and published in 1910.
CHAPTER LIII The Blue and the Gray
Transcribed by Margaret Udell
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvritchi/MKL_HRC18.htm#1
Ira WALKER was born 1800 in estimate.
icholas County, (W)VA 1820 Federal Census
THIS IS AN INDEX SORTED BY NAME. FOR THE COMPLETE CENSUS INFORMATION IN PAGE NUMBER SEQUENCE, OPEN THE FILE IN THE FILE pg0204.txt
ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/wv/nicholas/1820/pg0204.txt
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PG# PG# LN# LAST NAME FIRST NAME
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205A 153 37 Walker Elbertson P
205A 153 44 Walker Ira
http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/wv/nicholas/1820/index.txt