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Saturday, November 30, 2019
PWHPF: December 2019 Events
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Sunday's Obituary: Dr. A. H. Saunders
Daily Union (Washington, DC)
4 April 1857
DEATH OF DR. A. H. SAUNDERS -- We learn from the Alexandria Gazette that Dr. A. H. Saunders, formerly of Occoquan, Prince William county, but for several years past a resident of that city, and a clerk in the Sixth Auditor's Office, in this city, died suddenly yesterday morning. He has been in ill health for some time, but his death was very unexpected, and will be deeply lamented by his numerous relatives and friends.
4 April 1857
DEATH OF DR. A. H. SAUNDERS -- We learn from the Alexandria Gazette that Dr. A. H. Saunders, formerly of Occoquan, Prince William county, but for several years past a resident of that city, and a clerk in the Sixth Auditor's Office, in this city, died suddenly yesterday morning. He has been in ill health for some time, but his death was very unexpected, and will be deeply lamented by his numerous relatives and friends.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Will: Ann Spinks
Will of Ann Spinks
PWCo. Will Book L, pg. 415
In the name of God, Amen.
I Ann Spinks of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia, do hereby make my last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say.
1st. I desire that the tract of land I now hold in my own right in the County & State aforesaid (adjoining the lands of my late husband) containing about eighty three acres more or less, be sold after my decease as also my Negro Girl Mary, and out of the monies arising from the sale of the said land, and the sale of the said Negroe Girl Mary all my just debts are to be paid, together with my funeral expenses. And the remainder I will and bequeath unto my daughter Susan French and my son Gerard Spinks, to be equally divided between them, excepting and saving the sum of five dollars which I wish and desire to be paid to my son Roland Spinks.
And lastly, I do hereby appoint my friend Addison H. Clark of the Town of Occoquan Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other former Wills and testaments by me made heretofore.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this first day of December in the year of our Lord, Eighteen hundred and twenty one. 1821.
Ann (x her mark) Spinks {seal}
In presence of
Michl. Cleary
Elizabeth Venable
At a Court held for Prince William County Jany 7, 1822.
This last will and testament of Ann Spinks decd. was presented to the Court by Addison H. Clark the Exor. therein named and the same being proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto is ordered to be recorded and the said Exor having solemnly affirmed to the said Will and performed what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste, P. D. Dawe Cl Cur
PWCo. Will Book L, pg. 415
In the name of God, Amen.
I Ann Spinks of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia, do hereby make my last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say.
1st. I desire that the tract of land I now hold in my own right in the County & State aforesaid (adjoining the lands of my late husband) containing about eighty three acres more or less, be sold after my decease as also my Negro Girl Mary, and out of the monies arising from the sale of the said land, and the sale of the said Negroe Girl Mary all my just debts are to be paid, together with my funeral expenses. And the remainder I will and bequeath unto my daughter Susan French and my son Gerard Spinks, to be equally divided between them, excepting and saving the sum of five dollars which I wish and desire to be paid to my son Roland Spinks.
And lastly, I do hereby appoint my friend Addison H. Clark of the Town of Occoquan Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other former Wills and testaments by me made heretofore.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this first day of December in the year of our Lord, Eighteen hundred and twenty one. 1821.
Ann (x her mark) Spinks {seal}
In presence of
Michl. Cleary
Elizabeth Venable
At a Court held for Prince William County Jany 7, 1822.
This last will and testament of Ann Spinks decd. was presented to the Court by Addison H. Clark the Exor. therein named and the same being proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto is ordered to be recorded and the said Exor having solemnly affirmed to the said Will and performed what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste, P. D. Dawe Cl Cur
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Sunday's Obituary: William Randolph Spittle
Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
29 May 1914
DEATH OF A VETERAN
Randolph Spittle, Well Known Carpenter of This City, Passes Away Last Night
William Randolph Spittle, who had for many years been a resident of this city, died at the residence of his son, Elmer L. Spittle, 320 south Pitt St., early last night.
The deceased was a carpenter by occupation, and a native of Prince William County. He served in the Confederate army three years, during which time he was one of Colonel Mosby's men. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd E. and Elmer L. Spittle. His funeral will take place at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
(William Randolph Spittle is buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.)
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Obituary: Dr. Powell Bradley
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
25 August 1898
THE INJURIES FATAL
Dr. Powell Bradley Dies After Effects of a Fall
ACCIDENT HAPPENS AT HOTEL JOHNSON
The Victim a Member of a Prominent Virginia Family
HIS FRIENDS NOTIFIED
Dr. Powell M. Bradley of Gainesville, Prince William county, Virginia, died at the Emergency Hospital at 4 o'clock this morning from injuries received seven hours earlier by falling into the cellar of the Hotel Johnson, 13th and E streets northwest. Dr. Bradley has been a guest at the hotel since June 30, and was believed to be entirely familiar with the arrangement of the house. Last night about 9:30 o'clock he passed out through the bar, evidently bound for the gentlemen's wash room at the back of it. This wash room is really a passageway supplied with wash basins on one side. Just beyond these is a small door opening inward and leading by a steep ladder-like flight of steps to the cellar where the wines and liquors of the hotel are stored.
Dr. Bradley entered the wash room in question and evidently walked through the door, as a few minutes later he was found lying in the cellar unconscious. He had fallen had first and struck upon a bear box at the foot of the stairs. It was at first believed he was merely stunned, as a slight cut on his chin was the only injury noticeable.
The Ambulance Summoned
Policeman Lyda, however, who heard of the affair, summoned the Emergency Hospital ambulance, and the injured man was conveyed to that institution, where it required only a brief examination to show that his hurts were fatal.
There was a compound fracture of the skull, extending from its base upward for several inches, with radiated fractures extending outward. The brain had been crushed in and a clot formed from the hemorrhage. The operation of trephining was performed, but Dr. Bradley did not recover consciousness, dying at the hour stated.
Dr. Bradley was about thirty years of age, and belonged to the well-known Virginia family of that name, which has prominent and influential branches in nearby Maryland. He was a man of means, and among his possessions was the Meadow farm, a famous Prince William estate. He was formerly United States customs inspector at Panama. His relatives were notified last night of the accident, and this morning of the death.
Coronor's Certificate
Acting Coroner Glazebrook gave a certificate of accidental death, and the body was removed to Barker's undertaking establishment to await the coming of the dead man's relatives.
25 August 1898
THE INJURIES FATAL
Dr. Powell Bradley Dies After Effects of a Fall
ACCIDENT HAPPENS AT HOTEL JOHNSON
The Victim a Member of a Prominent Virginia Family
HIS FRIENDS NOTIFIED
Dr. Powell M. Bradley of Gainesville, Prince William county, Virginia, died at the Emergency Hospital at 4 o'clock this morning from injuries received seven hours earlier by falling into the cellar of the Hotel Johnson, 13th and E streets northwest. Dr. Bradley has been a guest at the hotel since June 30, and was believed to be entirely familiar with the arrangement of the house. Last night about 9:30 o'clock he passed out through the bar, evidently bound for the gentlemen's wash room at the back of it. This wash room is really a passageway supplied with wash basins on one side. Just beyond these is a small door opening inward and leading by a steep ladder-like flight of steps to the cellar where the wines and liquors of the hotel are stored.
Dr. Bradley entered the wash room in question and evidently walked through the door, as a few minutes later he was found lying in the cellar unconscious. He had fallen had first and struck upon a bear box at the foot of the stairs. It was at first believed he was merely stunned, as a slight cut on his chin was the only injury noticeable.The Ambulance Summoned
Policeman Lyda, however, who heard of the affair, summoned the Emergency Hospital ambulance, and the injured man was conveyed to that institution, where it required only a brief examination to show that his hurts were fatal.
There was a compound fracture of the skull, extending from its base upward for several inches, with radiated fractures extending outward. The brain had been crushed in and a clot formed from the hemorrhage. The operation of trephining was performed, but Dr. Bradley did not recover consciousness, dying at the hour stated.
Dr. Bradley was about thirty years of age, and belonged to the well-known Virginia family of that name, which has prominent and influential branches in nearby Maryland. He was a man of means, and among his possessions was the Meadow farm, a famous Prince William estate. He was formerly United States customs inspector at Panama. His relatives were notified last night of the accident, and this morning of the death.
Coronor's Certificate
Acting Coroner Glazebrook gave a certificate of accidental death, and the body was removed to Barker's undertaking establishment to await the coming of the dead man's relatives.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Friend of Friends Friday: Inventory of Moses Davis (1811) (partial)
Inventory of Moses Davis [partial - enslaved peoples only]
PWCo Will Book K
pg. 82
In Obedience to an order of Prince William County Court dated the 4th day of February 1811 to us directed we the undersigned have repared to the plantation of the late Moses Davis and being first sworn have Inventory'd and appraised all the Estate of sd. Davis that were presented to our view by his Executrix, to Wit:
To one Negro man named Dennis 28 years old $400
To one Negro man named Sharper 38 years old $350
To one Negro Woman named Susan 24 years old $300
To one Negro Woman named Easter 28 years old $275
To one Boy named Adam 7 years old afflicted $50
To one Girl named Moggy 5 years old $120
To one Boy named Sandy 3 years old $80
To one Girl named Mary 3 years old $100
To one Child named Petty 3 months old $40
... As witness our hand this 16th Feby 1811
Jno. Kincheloe
William Hixson
Basil Brawner
Monday, November 4, 2019
Will: William Mount (1816)
Will of William Mount
PWCo Will Book K
pg. 541
I William Mount of the State of Virginia in the county of Prince William being weak now in health, but perfectly sound in memory do make this last Will and Testament, revoking all other that may be formerly made.
First, I desire that all my just debts be paid out of my personal Estate. Secondly, I desire that all my children may have an equal share from the income of my Estate applied to the education of them seperately as their ages may require it in paying the tuition of them. Thirdly, I desire that the whole of my Estate may be kept together untill the youngest child may arrive of age. Fourthly, on my youngest child arriving at the age of twenty one years, or my youngest surviving child, my Estate both real & personal I desire may be sold to the highest bidder and the net amount thereof to be divided equally among all my children & wife. Fifthly, I desire that should any one of my sons become industrious and carefull managing man that the Estate may be taken out of the hands of the administrators at any time the county court of Prince William may deem it safe to Trust him with it, and place it in the hands of my aforesaid discribed sons. Sixthly and lastly, I do appoint John Hutchison and Reubin Hutchison my sole Executors of this my last will and testament made this thirteenth day of April eighteen hundred and sixteen. Given from under my hand in the presence of
W. J. Washington
Wm. Green
Wm Tyler
William Mount
At a court of quarterly sessions held for Prince William county June 3, 1816.
This last will and testament of William Mount dec'd was presented to the court and being proved by the oath of Washington J. Washington is ordered to be certified. And at a court of Quarterly sessions held for said county August 5, 1861 - This said last will and testament of William Mount dec'd was fully proved by the oath of William Green and ordered to be recorded. And at a court held for said county October 7th 1816, Reubin Hutchison one of the Executors named in the last will and testament of William Mount dec'd by a writing under his hand renounced the burthen of the Execution thereof, which writing is admitted to record and likewise John Hutchison one of the Executors named in the last will and testament of William Mount dec'd came into cour and renounced the burthen of the execution thereof, and administration with the will annexed of the Estate of William Mount dec'd is granted to John Hutchison he having taken the oath prescribed and entered into and acknowledged a bond with security according to law. It appearing to the court tha tit is the wish of the widow of said Mount that the said Hutchison should *qualify as aforesaid.
Teste,
Phil. D. Dawe Cl Cur
*[margin note] December Court 1822 Hutchison letter of Admin. revoked & letters of admin or being [?] with the will annexed grantor to Jas. Mount. Teste, P. D. Dawe C.C.
PWCo Will Book K
pg. 541
I William Mount of the State of Virginia in the county of Prince William being weak now in health, but perfectly sound in memory do make this last Will and Testament, revoking all other that may be formerly made.First, I desire that all my just debts be paid out of my personal Estate. Secondly, I desire that all my children may have an equal share from the income of my Estate applied to the education of them seperately as their ages may require it in paying the tuition of them. Thirdly, I desire that the whole of my Estate may be kept together untill the youngest child may arrive of age. Fourthly, on my youngest child arriving at the age of twenty one years, or my youngest surviving child, my Estate both real & personal I desire may be sold to the highest bidder and the net amount thereof to be divided equally among all my children & wife. Fifthly, I desire that should any one of my sons become industrious and carefull managing man that the Estate may be taken out of the hands of the administrators at any time the county court of Prince William may deem it safe to Trust him with it, and place it in the hands of my aforesaid discribed sons. Sixthly and lastly, I do appoint John Hutchison and Reubin Hutchison my sole Executors of this my last will and testament made this thirteenth day of April eighteen hundred and sixteen. Given from under my hand in the presence of
W. J. Washington
Wm. Green
Wm Tyler
William Mount
At a court of quarterly sessions held for Prince William county June 3, 1816.
This last will and testament of William Mount dec'd was presented to the court and being proved by the oath of Washington J. Washington is ordered to be certified. And at a court of Quarterly sessions held for said county August 5, 1861 - This said last will and testament of William Mount dec'd was fully proved by the oath of William Green and ordered to be recorded. And at a court held for said county October 7th 1816, Reubin Hutchison one of the Executors named in the last will and testament of William Mount dec'd by a writing under his hand renounced the burthen of the Execution thereof, which writing is admitted to record and likewise John Hutchison one of the Executors named in the last will and testament of William Mount dec'd came into cour and renounced the burthen of the execution thereof, and administration with the will annexed of the Estate of William Mount dec'd is granted to John Hutchison he having taken the oath prescribed and entered into and acknowledged a bond with security according to law. It appearing to the court tha tit is the wish of the widow of said Mount that the said Hutchison should *qualify as aforesaid.
Teste,
Phil. D. Dawe Cl Cur
*[margin note] December Court 1822 Hutchison letter of Admin. revoked & letters of admin or being [?] with the will annexed grantor to Jas. Mount. Teste, P. D. Dawe C.C.
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Sunday's Obituary: Richard A. Sinclair
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
22 February 1904
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Death of Richard A. Sinclair
Alexandria, VA. February 22, 1904
Mr. Richard Alexander Sinclair died Sunday morning after a lingering illness at the Alexandria Hospital. He was a native of Brentsville, Prince William county, but removed to this city in 1853 and was appointed deputy clerk of the courts by the late Benjamin B. Berry, who was then clerk. At the lose of the civil war Mr. Sinclair was elected clerk of the county court, holding this position several years. Mr. Sinclair studied law and was admitted to the bar, but for some years past he had not engaged in active practice. Hew was unmarried and was about seventy-five years old. The body was forwarded this morning to his old home in Prince William county for interment.
22 February 1904
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Death of Richard A. Sinclair
Alexandria, VA. February 22, 1904
Mr. Richard Alexander Sinclair died Sunday morning after a lingering illness at the Alexandria Hospital. He was a native of Brentsville, Prince William county, but removed to this city in 1853 and was appointed deputy clerk of the courts by the late Benjamin B. Berry, who was then clerk. At the lose of the civil war Mr. Sinclair was elected clerk of the county court, holding this position several years. Mr. Sinclair studied law and was admitted to the bar, but for some years past he had not engaged in active practice. Hew was unmarried and was about seventy-five years old. The body was forwarded this morning to his old home in Prince William county for interment.
Saturday, November 2, 2019
PWHPF: November 2019 Events
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