PWCo Items: 12 September 1874

Alexandria Gazette (Va)
12 September 1874

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ITEMS [From the Manassas Gazette}--

Sam Brown, a colored man, was arrested by officer John T. Goodwin, on Thursday evening last, on a charge of highway robbery, the complainant being Richard W. Jacobs, a white man. Jacobs swore that he was at Bristoe Station last Tuesday and became very much intoxicated, and that Brown accompanied him from Bristoe to Nokesville and drove his (Jacob's) wagon, and that at Nokesville Brown left, after which Jacobs discovered that his pocket book had been robed of $10.65. Brown was searched and four dollars found on him, which he attempted to conceal. On being questioned he gave contradictory statements in regard to the money in his possession. He was committed for a further hearing at Brentsville.

Quite a flutter occurred in the Old School Baptist Church, near this place, last Sunday morning during the services, when a colored many by the name of Lucas walked down the isle and took his seat among the white people. Lucas is a preacher, and has made application once to preach in this church, which was refused. He is a native of this county, and is now a representative in the Legislature.

We published a week or two ago an account of a colored man who came very near losing his life by the foul air in a well which he was cleaning out, and we now have another case to report of a colored man who has been engaged several weeks in deepening a well for Mr. C. L. Hynson, who narrowly escaped with his life a day or two ago by descending to the bottom and being overcome with the foul air.

Two leading articles of food seems to have entirely "played out" in this section, and none can be had for a love or money, viz: Irish potatoes and corn meal. There has not been sufficient of either in Manassas for the past week to feed a chicken.

Mr. Wm. I. Florence, son of Geo. N. Florence, of this place, feel from a fence on Sunday night last, and received a very painful sprain in his left ankle.

A friend informs us that there were six sermons preached in Manassas last Sunday, one marriage, and two baptisms.

Will: Ann (Florence) Dealy

Will of Ann Dealy
PWCo Will Book K, pg. 291

In the name of God Amen I Ann Dealy of Prince William County and State of Virginia being in a low state of health tho of sound sence and memory knowing the uncertainty of this life do constitute this my last Will and testament in manner an form following first and principally I recommend my soul to almighty God who gave it and my Body to the Durst from whence it was taken and as to my worldly Estate I give it in the following manner.

Item it is my Will and desire that my Executor hereafter to be named pat out of my Estate all my just Debts and expenses. Item I give unto my two sons George and Presley Petty five shilling sterling each I allso give unto my son William Petty and and my Daughter Elizabeth Dye five Dollars Each as I consider they have had their parts already I also give unto my son Vinson Dealey one bed bedstead and firneture and one hundred Dollars Cash, it is my Will and desire that at my Death my Executor will take charge of all my Estate and sell it and equally divide it between the rest of my children James Petty Eley Petty Elijah Petty Hugh Petty John Petty and Susanna Foley after deducting fifteen Dollars out of James Pettys part whis I have let him have before and each childs part I give to him or her and their heirs for ever I revoke all other Wills by me made. I constitute and appoint my brother George Florance Executor of this my last will and testament. In Witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 28 of June 1814.

Ann [X her mark] Dealy {seal}

Signed Sealed and acknowledged in presence of us
Test. John Thorn, William Dowell, George Pearson, Augustine Athey

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County August 1st 1814. This last will and testament of Ann Dealy decd was presented to the Court and being proved by the oath of Augustine Athey is ordered to be recorded. And George Florence the Executor therein named on the same day came into the Court and made oath to the same according to law and having taken the oath of an Executor and performed what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.

Teste.  Phil. D. Dawe   Ct. Cur.

Friend of Friends Friday: Renoe's Division of Slaves

Estate of William Renoe Division of Slaves

PWCo Will Book N, pg. 226

The undersigned commissioners appointed by an order of the County Court of Prince William dated the 4th day of January 1830 and hereto annexed, have proceeded to divide the slaves belonging to the Estate of William Renoe decd. between the heirs of said William Renoe as follows.

To William Florance in right his wife, Louisa.

Fanny and Child Mary	$225
Martha	150
Moses	35
Jesse	250
Bazil	180
William	35
Page	50
	$1025

To Elizabeth Renoe

Rachel	200
James	350
Howison	250
Emily	130
Sigismond	75
	$1005

 To George N. B. Renoe

Celia & child Catharine	$225
Henson	400
Daniel	100
Kemp	100
Mahala	150
	$975

The whole amount being $3005 each representatives part is $1001.66/100 2/3 therefore to make the part or lot of each representative equal William Florance is to pay to George N. B. Renoe $23 33/100 1/3 and Elizabeth Renoe is to pay to George N. B. Renoe $23 33/100 1/3 – all of which is respectfully reported.  Given under our hands this 1^st day of February 1830.

Chs. Hunton

Howson Hooe

Saml. Weaver

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County March 1^st 1830.

This division of William Renoe’s personal Estate was returned to the Court and ordered to be recorded.

Teste, P. D. Dawe   Ct. Cur.

Amanuensis Monday: Deed: Eppa Hunton Jr. to C. W. Fair (1888)

Prince William County
Deed Book 38, page 367
Hunton to Fair

This Deed made and entered into this the 11th day of October 1888 between Eppa Hunton Jr. of the first part and C. W. Fair, of the second party.

Whereas by a decree of the Circuit Court of Prince William County pronounced on the 8th day of October 1888, in the suit of Wards Excr. vs. Florence, the said Eppa Hunton Jr. was appointed a special commissioner and was directed to convey to C. W. Fair certain lands hereinafter more particularly described with Special Warranty.

Now this Deed witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises and of the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars in hand paid the said Eppa Hunton Jr. by the said C. W. Fair the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged, he the said Eppa Hunton Jr. commissioner aforesaid has granted bargained and sold and by these presents does grant, bargain sell and convey unto the said C. W. Fair his heirs and assigns forever with Special Warranty all that tract of land situate in the County of Prince William adjoining the lands of Sam Beavers, Albert Corn, and others containing 23[?] acres, more or less.

Witnesseth the following signature and seal, the day and year first above written.

Eppa Hunton Jr. {seal}

Virginia, Fauquier County, Sct.

I, C. M. White, a Notary Public for Fauquier County, in the state of Virginia, do certify that Eppa Hunton Jr., whose name is signed to the writing hereto attached, bearing date on the 10th day of October 1888, has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid.

Given under my hand this 11th day of October 1888.

C. M. White, N.P.

In Clerks Office Prince William Count.

Dec. 7, 1888   This Deed from Hunton Commr. to Fair was received with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Teste,

Edwin Nelson, Clk.

Sunday's Obituary: Phineas Florence

Washington Post
8 October 1901

MAY BE FLORENCE'S BODY

The relatives of Phineas Florence, the young man who was drowned last week by falling from a dredge in the Potomac River near Smith's Point, left the city yesterday for Somerset Beach to view the body of a man recovered from the river Sunday.  The body is believed to be that of Florence.  Florence was known in this city, where he was employed last winter.  His sister, Mrs. Arthur McMillan, of 602 Eleventh street southwest, will take charge of the remains, provided the body recovered proves to be that of her brother, and will have them buried at the Florence home, near Minniville, Prince William County, Va.

Evening Star (Washington, DC)
7 October 1901

BODY FOUND FLOATING

Believed to Be That of Phineas Florence, Well Known Here

The officers of the steamer Harry Randall, who arrived in port yesterday evening, reported the finding of the body of a young white man in the river near Somerset Beach wharf yesterday.  The body is supposed to be that of Phineas Florence, who was employed on the dredge Pugh, now working on the river improvements at Smith's Point.

The young man was drowned in the early part of last week by the overturning of a boat.  He was known in this city, having been for a time employed here last winter, and as a sister, Mrs. Arthur McMillan, living at 602 11th Street southwest.  Relatives have gone to Somerset to identify the body.  Should they recognize it as that of the young man mentioned it will be taken, it is understood, to Minniville, Prince William county, Va., for burial.

Evening Star
2 October 1901

Knocked Overboard and Drowned

Phineas Florence, a workman, who was employed on the dredging machine Pugh off Maryland Point Monday, was accidentally knocked overboard and drowned. The accident occurred about 11 o'clock in the morning and resulted from the breaking of the winding bar.  Florence and two other men went overboard, but the others were rescued.  The body of the drowned man had not been recovered late last night.

Military Monday: PW Board Calls Married Men to Fill Draft Quota (1943)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

01 March 1943

PRINCE WILLIAM BOARD CALLS MARRIED MEN TO FILL DRAFT QUOTA

Supply of Single Men Exhausted as 100 Face Induction This Month

 Manassas, Va., March 1 —The Prince William County Selective Service Board has exhausted its supply of single men and dipped into the list of married men without children to fill a March call for 100 selectees, the largest yet made in the county.

Seventy-two white men have been called for induction March 8. Twenty-eight are scheduled to go March 27.

C. C. Clove, chairman of the local board, said there are still enough single colored men to fill a March 23 call for 13.

The following white men have been notified to appear for induction March 8:

Malone, Harry R.	Di Filippo, Luneo C.
Halary, Vivian G.	Sowers, Glen L.
Wine, Charles H. Jr.	Street, Tolly R.
Thomas, Carroll B.	Clemen, Ray T.
Lewis, Rosier B.	Sloper, Daniel R.
Kline, James D.	Hoffman, Berkeley O.
Lettner, Clyde L.	Wells, John T.
Conner, Alvin E.	Ellis, James L.
Posey, Wayne E.	Bourne, Wallace S.
Lion, Paul E.	Phillips, Roy R.
Brown, William M.	Gladley, Charles V.
Blakemore, Frank L.	Cusick, Vincent M.
Berryman, Alfred	Sieger, G. E. Jr.
McLean, John T.	Hornbaker, Frank W.
Mills, Leon C.	Liming, Clinton W.
Weaver, Willard C.	Kincheloe, Jack E.
Crouch, Maurice	Rison, Russell C.
Harris, Ivan L.	Canham, Donald R.
Payne, Howard C.	Sowers, Lewis M.
Samsky, Andrew F.	Stanley, Amos
Cornwell, Charles R.	Bailey, Randolph H.
Papa, Frank	Upton, Thomas W.
Broaddus, J. T. Jr.	Dawson, Hugh L.
Crabill, Charles W.	Murphy, Jerry L.
Breeden, Jesse R.	Leonard, Nelson H.
Davis, Douglas C.	Breeden, James A.
Robinson, James H.	Worley, Lawrence D.
Woodyard, Aylette M.	Claybourne, D. W.
Dodson, Douglas O.	Funkhouser, L. H.
Mooney, Eugene L.	Florence, Paul W.
Jewell, Harvey L.	Randall, Frank W.
Lynn, William N.	Pitts, Carroll L.
Yancey, Cecil R.	Abel, David L.
Landes, Ernest C.	Dolan, Percy E.
Deihl, Saylor F.	Harper, Raymond L.
Coleman, L. C.	Abel, Osie N. Jr.

Colored men ordered to report to Richmond March 23 are:

Johnson, Louis E.	Tyler, Elmo R.
Jordan, Odie	Johnson, E. R.
Peters, J. M. Jr.	Hughes, Ernest L.
White, Earl L.	Johnson, James R.
Byrd, Weldon L.	Ray, George R.
[illegible]	Grigsby, William
Street, Carson

Wedding Wednesday: Mary Carrie Copen and Joseph B. Florence

Manassas Journal
June 21, 1901

Wedding Bells

Miss Mary Carrie Copen, daughter of Mr. C. W. Copen, and Mr. Joseph B. Florence were married Wednesday June 12th at 11 a. m. at the home of the bride's parents in this county, Elder Geo. W. Lowe officiating.  The bride entered the parlor with the groom.  She was beautifully dressed in white and carried brides roses arranged in a shower bo[u]quet.  Miss Nannie L. Florence, maid of honor proceeded the bride, wearing white and carrying pink roses.  Miss Sallie Lynn was bridesmaid.  Mr. W. W. Tolson was the groom's best man.  Mr. Meredith Florence, usher.  Only relatives and a few family friends were present.  The bride and groom left for a short trip to Washington after the wedding dinner was served.

Newspaper Tidbit: Family Feud

The Evening Bulletin (Maysville, Kentucky)
July 15, 1892

FAMILY FEUD.  One Near Washington Terminates In a Murder

Washington, July 15. -- There has been a family feud existing between two families living near Dumfries, in Prince William County, Va., for several years, which culminated in murder last Sunday.  It is said by citizens from that section that it is only the beginning of hostilities.

A woods picnic was held at Raccoon hill, near Dumfries, on Saturday last, attended by several hundred people.  Among the attendants were Joseph W. Jones and Thomas Jefferson Florence.  During a dance Jones purposely stepped upon the toes of Florence.

The latter did not resent the insult, and as a further affront Jones stepped on the foot of the lady Florence was dancing with.  This started a quarrel between the two men, which ended in Florence drawing a revolver and firing on Jones, the ball taking effect in his mouth and passing through his brain, killing him instantly.

Florence was arrested by officers who were present, and who hurried him off to jail to avoid lynching by the Jones faction.  Persons from that part of Prince William county say there is intense excitement and more bloodshed is looked for.