Friend of Friends Friday: Jim or James Graham (1846)

Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
20 July 1846

$50 REWARD! -- Ran off, on the night of the 16th instant, from the subscriber, living near Buckland, Prince William County, Va., negro man JIM, or JAMES GRAHAM, as he calls himself. Jim is about twenty-one or two years of age, below the middle height, round full face, and stout, inclined to corpulency -- features somewhat contracted, nose inclining upwards. If taken in this County, and secured in jail so that I get him, I will pay twenty-five dollars -- if in other parts of the State, thirty dollars; and out of the State, fifty dollars.

T. M. WASHINGTON

Near Buckland, Prince William County, Va.
jy 20-eotf

Sunday's Obituary: John T. Trone

Alexandria Gazette (Va)
29 September 1895

DIED.

At Mountain Home, in Frederick county, of disease of the lungs, JOHN T. TRONE, in the 28th year of his age. He was a member of the Baltimore Annual Conference, within the bounds of which he travelled and preached for three or four years. He was the youngest son of J. S. Trone of Buckland, Prince William County, Va., and leaves a large circle of relations and friends to mourn his early death.

Friend of Friends Friday: Ranaway (Toby)

Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
07 September 1821

FORTY DOLLARS REWARD,

RANAWAY from Buckland, in Prince William, late the seat of Mr. John Love, now occupied by me the subscriber,) negro TOBY, A very black, round faced, stout young man, supposed to be about twenty four years of age; the white of his eyes are uncommonly large, and shew in a remarkable manner when spoken to, he has rather a down look; he has been accustomed to the usual business of a farm, and is a tolerable hand. -- This fellow was placed among others, in my care, for safe keeping, to await the event of suit now pending in the District Chancery Court of Fredericksburg, between Mr. William Stuart and Ludwell Lee, executor to Thomas Lee, and has now absconded without any cause, far as is known or believed. His clothes are of the usual kind, some Virginia mannufacture, and some imported, but not particularly recollected -- On the night of his absconding, a chestnut sorrel mare belonging to the overseer was also taken off, supposed by him. A reward of 15 dollars will be given for the fellow if taken within 25 miles and brought home, and if taken up more than thirty miles from home and brought to me, or secured in any jail so that I get him again, forty dollars. All persons are forbid at their peril, harboring or secreting said fellow.

GRIFFIN STITH,

Abbey Ville, Prince William County

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PWCo Items: 14 September 1899

Baltimore Sun (Maryland)
14 September 1899

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Notes.
[Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun]

HAYMARKET, VA., Sept. 13. -- The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Paul's Church, this place, under the management of Mrs. M. M. Magaw, of Gainsville, Va., gave a few nights' past, a well-acted play, entitled "Down By the Sea."

Mr. Thomas J. Chew, with his two daughters and sister, yesterday returned to his home, "Cloverland," Thoroughfare, Va. Mr. Chew spent the summer in Europe. He says his intention is to remain at his country home until Christmas.

Othneal Hutchison, son of ex-Treasurer Hutchison, Manassas, Va., sends word to his relatives that he is well and in China on his way home from the Philippines. Nothing having been heard from young Hutchison, they had supposed him dead. He belonged to a Western regiment of volunteers.

R. H. Jordan has gone to Lima, Inc. to take a professorship in a military school.

Mr. Frank M. Lee, of Buckland, this county, will marry in October Miss Catharine Tabb of Oakland Mills, Howard county, Md.

Friend of Friends Friday: Ran Away: Mason and Spencer (1835)

Daily Globe (Washington, DC)
16 January 1835

$200 REWARD

RAN AWAY from the farm of the subscriber in Prince William county, Va. near Buckland, on the night of the 24th ultimo, two negro men, named MASON and SPENCER. Mason is a stout well set fellow, about five feet two or four inches high, quite black, and very likely; Spencer is a stout well formed fellow, near six feet high, of a light complexion, and has a heavy walk, seeming to drag his feet after him. These boys had various kinds of clothing, which it is impossible to describe: their clothes furnished them on the farm consisted of a dark shaggy cloth roundabout and homemade pantaloons of a dark color.

I will give $100 for the apprehension of either of these boys if taken out of the STate -- $50 for either if taken in any county in the State other than Fauquier and Prince William, and $25 if taken in either of those counties, and double those sums for both, if so detained that I get them again.  They left the farm without any cause whatever, and it is impossible to imagine what route they have taken: the presumption is, they are making their way to Pennsylvania.

N. TYLER
Warrenton, Fauquier county, Va.,

Jan. 3


Mason and Spencer are about 22 or 23 years of age. Since the above was written, I have had reason to believe that a boy belonging to William Stuart, of Fauquier county, accompanied my boys. His name is Parker, he is about 5 feet 11 inches high, dark complexion, spare and straight, and supposed to be about 20 years of age.

Jan. 6 - 2awd&ctf.

Newspaper Tidbit: Buckland Woolen Factory

Alexandria Gazette
4 December 1867

BUCKLAND WOOLEN FACTORY

The undersigned having become the owners of the "Buckland Mills," Prince William co., Va., two and a half miles from Gainesville Station on the Manassas Gap Railroad, have put the same in thorough repair, and now prepared to fill all orders for the

BEST WOOLEN FABRICS.

By the addition of new and improved machinery they hope to manufacture goods that will compete with the best, both in the texture and finish, in the markets. They have engaged as superintendent a gentleman who has had an experience of twenty years in the best woolen mills of England, and is known to be thoroughly skilled in the business. Every effort will be made to make their establishment worthy of the support and encouragement of those who desire the development of the manufacturing interests of the State, and the undersigned hope to receive a generous support in the undertaking.

The highest market price will be paid for wool, either in money or cloth.

John B. Hunton & Co.

Prince Wm co., nov 14 - eo3m

Newspaper Tidbit: PWCo Items - September 1, 1873

Alexandria Gazette
1 September 1873

Prince William County Items
[From  the Manassas Gazette]

The pic-nic and tournament on Tuesday last at Brentsville was well attended by both ladies and gentlemen.  Fifteen Knights contested for the honors of the day.  L. B. Pattie was the successful Knight and crowned Miss Sallie Lewis, Queen.  Miss Camelia Bean, of Washington, was crowned first maid of honor by J. L. Keys, Miss Lucy M. Lynn second maid, by D. C. Cole and Miss Barbour, of Georgetown, third maid, by J. A. Nicol.  A very beautiful coronation address was delivered by Dr. Barbour, after which The Royal set was danced.  The charge was delivered by J. J. Davies, esq., who did ample justice to his subject.  There was an elegant pavillion for dancing in a fine grove, and near by a refreshment stand, sufficient to supply all present.  About 4 o'clock it commenced to rain, causing a premature ending of the day's proceedings.

We have learned that George Hill, esq., of the District of Columbia has in contemplation the purchase of the property at Buckland, in this county, known as the Buckland Woolen Mills, with a view of turning the same into an extensive establishment for the manufacture of wood paper.  If it be true that such is his intention we congratulate our people on a prospect of so valuable an acquisition to the business of their county, as well as having added to their population a most excellent and sterling gentleman.  We shall be glad to welcome Maj. Hill and his family to our State, and know that every citizen will welcome him also.

On Tuesday last a match game of base ball was played between the Modocs of Manassas, and White Stockings of Occoquan.  At the eighth inning in consequence of the rain, the game was called by the Umpire, at which time the scores stood for the White Stockings 44, and for the Modocs 40.

A circular race track will be laid out and graded near Manassas as soon as the weather will permit, for the purpose of trying the speed of fast horses, and for racing purposes.  It is proposed to have a sweepstakes race soon.

Mr. Allen Howison, in a card, says please discontinue my name as one of the candidates for the Legislature; and respectfully decline; fully appreciating the compliment my friend or friends are disposed to pay me.

The dedication of the M. E. church at this place, which was announced for Thursday, Sept. 4th, has been postponed till Sunday Sept. 14th.

There is to be a mass meeting of the Conservatives of Prince William county, at Brentsville on Monday (court day).

Sunday's Obituary: West Fletcher

Baltimore Sun (MD)

18 February 1903

POSTMASTER DIES SUDDENLY

Mr. Fletch(er) Stricken with Heart Disease in His Store

Warrenton, Va., Feb. 17 - Mr. West Wood Fletch(er), merchant and postmaster at Buckland, Prince William County, died suddenly this morning shortly after opening his place of business.  His death was caused by heart trouble.

Mr. Fletcher was a gallant Confederate soldier and was a member of the Fauquier Guards of the Forth ninth Virginia Regiment.  A widow and several children survive him.

[West Fletcher lost a leg at Fredericksburg, VA in 1863 ~cgl]

Mystery Monday: William and George McKinney

Alexandria Gazete
July 12, 1856

INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts of William and Geoge McKinney, who left Fauquier county more than twenty years ago, were in Harrison county, Va., when last heard from, whose mother was Miss Galleher.  Should this notice reach them, or either of them, they would find it in their interest to inform Thos. H. Galleher.  Address Buckland, Prince William co., Va.

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Friend of Friends Friday: $300 Reward for Thornton

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) - October 7, 1853

THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.  -- Ran away from the subscriber, living near Buckland, Prince William County, Va., on Sunday the 25th inst., Negro Man THORNTON, about 30 years of age, and stout; very dark; 5 feet 7 or 8 inches in height;wide mouth, thick lips,  high cheek bones; slow of speech, and much inclined to laugh or smile when spoken to; little or no beard, and considerable stoop about the neck and shoulders.  When last seen had on a white felt hat and blue frock coat.

--$50 will be given if taken in any part of this State; $100 in any other Slave State; $200 in Pennsylvania, and $300 in any other Free State, provided he is secured in jail so I get him again.

T. M. Washington
Near Buckland, Pr. Wm. Co., Va.

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) - October 7, 1853

Buckland Obituaries

Alexandria Gazette - 27 April 1813
   DIED, at Buckland (Prince William Virginia) the seat of John Love, Esq. in the 16th year of his age Mr. Samuel L. Watson, son of Mr. James Watson of Washington City.
   The death of this young gentleman was by an unfortunate accident; and the suddenness of his fate adds fresh poignancy to the feelings which are excited in his friends by the recollection of his amiable heart and generous spirit, and of the talents whose early expansion was the joy and pride of his family.

Alexandria Gazette - 27 July 1836
   DIED. On Sunday afternoon the 24th inst. at the residence of Mr. Hugh Smith, Eliza G., daughter of Thomas Smith, of Buckland, Va.  She died at the age of 14 yeras, 7 months.  Her illness was short but severe, and the ters of her associates and school-mates around her grave showed their warm attachment to her.

Alexandria Gazette - 8 February 1843
   DIED. At Buckland, Prince William county, Virignia on Monday, 6th instnat, Mrs. Hannah Dean, for many years a resident of this plance, in the 76th year of her age.  Her friends and acquaintances are invited to attend her funeral from the upper end of Duke street, this afternoon, at half past three o'clock.

Alexandria Gazette - 7 May 1866
   DIED At the residence of his son, in Buckland, Prince Wm. co. Va., on the 3rd inst., John Pattie in the 83rd year of his age.

Alexandria Gazette - 3 February 1873
   DIED. At Buckland, Prince William county, on the 27th of January, Oscar M. Pattie, in the 46th year of his age.  He was a member of the Methodist Church, and died in the full hope of a glorious resurrection.  Honest, industrious and unobtrusive, he leaves behind him a good name.  He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death.

Alexandria Gazette - 21 June 1875
   DIED At his residence, near Buckland, in Prince William county, Va., Edmund Basye, aged 66 years.

Alexandria Gazette - 26 December 1876
   DIED. At Buckland, Prince William county, on December 22d, Delilah, wife of John S. Trone, aged 80 years and 3 months.  She had been a wife for more than 53 years.

Baltimore American - 31 October 1904
   HAYDON.  Mrs. John Trais Haydon of Buckland, Prince William county, Va., passed away on Friday morning, October 28.

Buckland Marriages

Alexandria Herald - 13 January 1823
   MARRIED At Buckland, on Thursday evening last, by the rev. Thos. T. Harrison, Mr. William Evans, of Alexandria, to Miss Penelope Summers, of Fairfax Co., VA.

Baltimore Gazette and Daily Advertiser - 29 February 1832
   MARRIED. By the Rev. Mr. Knox, on Tuesday the 21st inst. at the Grove, near Buckland, Va. Mr. James J. Fisher, of Baltimore, to Miss S. M.P. Moxley, of the former place.

Alexandria Gazette - 12 October 1838
   MARRIED. In Buckland, on Thursday evening last by the Rev. John V. Rigden, Mr. Richard Speake of Warrenton, to Miss Martha Ann Sanders of Buckland.

Alexandria Gazette - 18 December 1865
   MARRIED. By the same [Rev. J. S. Trone], at Buckland, Prince William co., on the 7th December, Thos. W. Nalls and Miss Fannie Keys.

Alexandria Gazette - 11 October 1867
   MARRIED. On Tueday the 8th instant, at Kinsley, near Buckland, Prince William county, Va., by Rev. John W. Pugh, Mr. Orlando F. Glasscock, of Fauquier co., to Miss Lossie F. Delaplane.

Alexandria Gazette - 26 March 1869
   MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's father, near Buckland, on the 22nd instant, by the Rev. Mr. Aldrich, Logan Hunton, of Warrenton to Miss Sarah, daughter of Maj. Thomas A. Ball.

Richmond Whig - 15 November 1872
   MARRIED. ADAMS-WILCOX- On Tuesday, October 29th, at Buckland, the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Dr. Wade, Mr. William W. Adams, of Petersburg, to Miss E Sheered, daughter of James M. Willcox, of Charles City county, Va. No cards.

Alexandria Gazette - 14 December 1874
   MARRIED. On December 9th, at Broad Run Baptist Church, by Rev. H. H. Wyer, Dr. H. D. Kerfoot and Miss Minnie H. Moss, both of Buckland, Prince William county, VA.