Daily Dispatch (VA)
21 July 1920
KILLED WHILE MILKING COW
FREDERICKSBURG, July 20 -- News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Mary Jane Schaffer, 44, wife of Homer J. Schaffer, of Prince William county, who was killed by lightning while milking a cow. In the yard with her was her eight-year-old son, who was stunned by the shock, but soon recovered. Mrs. Schaffer is survived by her husband, seven children, the youngest being ten months old, five sisters and four brothers.
Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
23 November 1821
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD
RAN away from the subscriber living in Prince William county, Va. DAVY, a yellow negro man, about 20 years old, 6 feet or near it high; he has a down look when spoken to; a scar between his thumb and fore finger, on the right hand. He is straight and well made; his eyes full and black. He had on when he went away a blue mixed round jacket, dark yarn pantaloons & a cotton shirt. Davy has been raised in the house as a house servant, and can be a very excellent servant when he pleases. If taken in the state, I will give 20 dollars, or 30 if taken out of the state & secured in a jail.
R. FOOTE
Oct. 22
Will of Daniel King
PWCo. Will Book P, pg. 452
Proved: 7 January 1850
I Daniel King do hereby make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say.
1st. I desire that all the perishable part of my estate be immediately sold after my decease and out of the monies arising therefrom all my just debt and funeral expenses be paid.
2nd. I leave all my real estate to John Posey provided he will take care of me during my life, but should I recover from my sickness I reserve as much Barrel Timber as I can work up, and neither he the sd. Posey nor myself shall be at liberty to sell any of the Timber but mearly to work it up for the best advantage of us both but should I die then the sd. Posey is at full liberty to do as he pleases with it.
In witness whereof I hereunder set my hand and affixed my seal this 19th day of November 1849.
Daniel King [X his mark] {seal}
Teste,
Levi C. Lynn
William Posey [X his mark]
William S. Cornwell [X his mark]
In Prince William County Court January 7th 1850
This last Will and Testament of Daniel King decd. was presented to the court & being proved by the oaths of William Posey & William S. Cornwell witnesses thereto is ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of John Posey administration with the will annexed on the Estate of said Daniel King decd. is granted to him, who came into court & took the oath prescribed by law & entered into and acknowledged a Bond with security as the law directs.
Teste, J. Williams C.C.
San Francisco Chronicle (CA)
19 August 1918
PAGE -- In this city, August 18, 1918, Delia Fairfax, widow of the late Robert Carter Page, and mother of Louisa and Bryan Page, Mrs. A. R. Patterson and Mrs. W. B. B. Ingalls, a native of Dumfries, Prince William county, Va., aged 85 years, 8 month and 3 days.
Newark Daily Advertiser (DE)
18 June 1835
DIED,
On Tuesday, the 2d of June, at his residence near Georgetown (D.C.) in the 74th year of his age, Colonel Edmund Brook. He was one of the surviving officers of the Revolutionary Army. His remains were interred at Snow Hill, Prince William county, Va.
Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
10 December 1846
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
Left Mr. Thomas Shaw's (where he was hired) in Prince William County, Va., on the 16th of September last, my negro man SHEDRICK. He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, and robust, of a dark copper color, downcast look when spoken to; has a flesh mole on the left breast (I think) about the size of the end of one's finger--clothing not known. When last heard from, he was near Centreville, Prince William County, on the road leading to Alexandria, and going that way, where I expect he is at present. I will give $25 for the delivery to me of said negro if caught in Virginia, at my residence near Tackett's Mills, Stafford county, Va., or secured in jail so that I get him again, or $50 if caught out of the State.
DAVID HANSBROUGH
Tackett's Mills, Stafford Cy., dec 4-2aw3w
Will of Nathaniel R. Cannon
PWCo. Will Book O, pg. 275
I Nathaniel R. Cannon of Prince William County and State of Virginia do hereby make this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say:
1st. After the payment of all my just debts and funeral expenses I give to my wife Mary B. Cannon all my Estate both real and personal to her and her heirs forever.
And lastly, I do herby constitute and appoint my wife above named executrix of this my last will and testament without being compelled to give security required by law.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 12th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty six.
Nathanial R. Cannon {seal}
Signed and acknowledged in presence of us,
J. Snowden, Caleb Russell
James H. Halley, J. E. Weems
At a court held for Prince William County the 3rd day of October 1836.
This last will and testament of Nathaniel R. Cannon decd was presented to the Court, and being proved by the oath of Jesse E. Weems, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, is ordered to be certified. And at a Court of Quarterly Sessions contd and held for said County 8th day of November 1836. This said last will and testament of Nathaniel R. Cannon decd was again presented to the Court and being proved by the affirmation of Caleb Russell, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, is ordered to be recorded.
Testr, Jno. Williams C. C.
Alexandria Gazette (Va)
30 January 1860
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ITEMS.
Mathias Curl, son of Mr. Joseph Curl, was injured on last Thursday, by being thrown from a horse. The young man is in fair way of recovering.
A son of Mr. Robert Deats, while about to take his brother across Cedar Run, his horse stumbled and fell on him, stunning him for the time being, but we are pleased to learn, not seriously injuring him.
Arrangements are being made to commence the working of the gold mine recently discovered on the premises of Mr. Lebbens Ewell, situated about six miles south of Brentsville.
The Prince William Cavalry, under command of Capt. William W. Thornton, met in this place on Saturday last, for drill and parade. The company numbered about thirty men, on parade, and presented a very good appearance.
-- Prince William Democrat
Richmond Times Dispatch (Va)
13 November 1918
JOHN D. BLEIGHT
Fredericksburg, Va., November 12 -- John D. Bleight died at his home here last night after an illness of several months, aged seventy-two years. Mr. Bleight, who formerly lived in Prince William County, came here fifteen years ago with his family.
Connecticut Mirror (Hartford, CT)
22 January 1816
New-York, January 15
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Com. Adv.
Alexandria Gazette (Va)
5 January 1852
To the Voters of Prince William County
Believing myself qualified to fill the office for which I solicit your votes, and to discharge all the duties appertaining thereto, and possessing equally upon principle with other citizens the right to any office in your gift, I present myself a candidate for the Sheriffalty of our County, under the Constitution, the ratification of which is not now doubted. It may be considered premature by some, as a Legislature has yet to be elected, to provide for the election of County officers. But as I am advised several gentlemen have not only announced themselves candidates, but are actually calling on you in person and soliciting your support, and hence delay might operate against me. In due season, I shall seek opportunities to have a personal interview with you all, and for the present only add that if it shall be your pleasure to confide this important trust to me, it will be mine to honor it. Your fellow-citizen,
JOHN A. HARRISON.
Prince Wm. C., Va., nov. 19-wtf
[Mr. Harrison lost the election. For a history of the PWCo Sheriff's office, check out Tish Como's article in the April 2005 edition of Prince William County Reliquary. ~cgl]
Alexandria Gazette (Va)
3 November 1897
HANGED HIMSELF IN HIS CELL.
Albert Keys committed suicide in jail in Manassas yesterday to avoid being tried for the attempted murder of Stuart McInteer. A few years ago Keys was a prosperous and respected merchant of Potomac City, in Prince William county. Reverses in business and dissipation changed him from a useful citizen to a reckless man. About three weeks ago he got into a difficulty with Stuart McInteer over a house. Being under the influence of liquor he made a murderous assault upon McInteer, inflicting a painful gunshot wound in his left arm. He was immediately apprehended and placed in the county jail to await the action of the grand jury. Instead of showing remorse he expressed regret that his effort had been so unsuccessful, saying he "had shot to kill." He hanged himself with a cord to a brace in his cell.
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