Will: Elizabeth F. Cannon (1845)

Will of Elizabeth F. Cannon
PWCo Will Book P, pg. 165
Dated 28 May 1829; Proved 3 March 1845

I, Elizabeth F. Cannon, of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia, do make this my last will and testament in manner & form following, that is to say:

I give and bequeath unto my brother John P. Cannon one  half of the whole of my estate of every nature, kind and description whatsoever, including all money on hand and all debts due & which may be due unto me; also all my right title and interest in and to the undivided part of my father's estate, lately held in right of dower by my now deceased mother to be held and enjoyed by him my said brother, and by his heirs forever.

I give and bequeath to my said brother Jno P. Cannon the other remaining half of all my estate, as above described, to be held by  him in trust, for the sole benefit and behoof of my sister Sarah E. Phillips, and to be managed and disposed of by him, in such manner as she my said sister may from time to time by writing duely authenticated, or by her last will and testament direct or appoint, notwithstanding her coverture, to the intent that the same may not be subject to the control, debts, forfeiture, or engagements of her husband William F. Phillips, and in default of such direction, or appointment by will it is my will and intent that the same shall descend to and be enjoyed by my said brother Jno. P. Cannon and by his heirs forever. 

But nevertheless, should my said sister Sarah E. Phillips survive her husband William F. Phillips, then and in that case, it is my will and intent that the above trust vested in my said brother shall cease and all right and title in and to the estate therein described be as firmly vested in her as though her husband were dead at the time of this bequest, and said estate had been directly bequeathed to her.

Lastly, I constitute and appoint my brother Jno. P. Cannon, sole executor of this my last will and testament, requiring no security of him, either as trustee or executor, hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments, by me heretofore made.

In witness whereof, I have set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty eight day of May in the year eighteen hundred and twenty nine.

Elizabeth F. Cannon {seal}

Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named Elizabeth F. Cannon (with the word, "by will" injected over the twenty ninth line) in presence of us

Ann Sowden
John Sowden
May P. Cannon

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince Wm. County, March 3, 1845

This last will & testament of Elizabeth F. Cannon dec'd was presented to the Court & being proved by the oath of John Sowden & May P. Cannon, subscribing witnesses thereto, was ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of John P. Cannon, the executor named therein, who made oath thereto & entered into & acknowledged a bond without security (according to the request of the Testatrix) in the penalty of $7000 (the Court being of opinion that she has left property more than sufficient to pay her debts) certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.

Teste, J. Williams  c.c.

[William F. Phillips and Sarah Edith Cannon were married on 14 May 1817 in Prince William County.  Evidently, Sarah's sister Elizabeth was not a fan of the union.  ~cgl]

Will: Nathaniel R. Cannon

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. 

Manassas Items: 13 December 1914

Sun (Baltimore, MD)
13 December 1914

MANASSAS

PAUL PORTNER, of Washington was a guest his week at Annaburg. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Nash entertained at a dinner at their residence on Church street, the guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. R. B. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Cannon, Mr. Nash's niece, Mrs. Bresnahan, and Washington. Miss Margaret Lynch was the guest of Miss Winifred Bronson, of Washington, for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Taylor have returned to Norfolk after spending several days with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs.H. L. Bouncy, of Clarendon, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Davis, at Bristow, for the week-end.

Local Masons who attended the Knights Templar banquet at the Plains recently were: Hon. C. J. Meetze, C. E. Nash, I. E. Cannon, W. H. Brown, O. D. Waters, J. R. B. Davis, H. P. Davis, G. W. Merchant, H. T. Davis, R. S. Hynson and T. F. Coleman. The Messrs. Bucker, of Clarendon, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Davis, at Bristow, last week. Harvey Janney has returned to Manassas after spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Janney, at Occoquan. Miss Lena Akers was the guest of her sister, Mrs. William Gulick, in Washington, last week.

Miss Ida Camper, of Orange, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Camper. Miss Lucy Buck and Miss Glasscock, of Agnesville, were week-end guests at the home of Doctor and Mrs. R. C. Buck.

In Chancery: Notice of Deposition: McNair/Lipsicomb (1867)

Alexandria Gazette (Va)
18 March 1867

TO CLARA McNAIR AND HER HUSBAND, name unknown, Stephen McNair, Fred. McNair, Henry McNair, Robt. McNair, Dolph McNair, Geo. W. Brent, and Francis J. Cannon, Sheriff of Prince William Co., Committee Administrator of John McNair, deceased,

Take notice, that I shall, on the 15th day of April, 1867, at the law office of Aylett Nicol, in the town of Brentsville, Prince William Co., Va., between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., of that day, proceed to take the depositions of WM. E. LIPSICOMB and others, to be read as evidence in my behalf. in a certain suit in equity, depending in the Circuit Court for the said county of Prince William, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendants; and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day, or if commenced be not concluded on that day, the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed.

FRANCIS A. T. DAVIS

Prince William Co., Va., Mar. 12--law4w

Inventory of William Carter (&c.) (enslaved persons only)

Inventory of William Carter (&c.)
Prince William County Will Book K, pg. 84

1 Negro woman namely Betty / $100 / £30
1 Ditto man James / $300 / £90
1 Ditto woman Mariah / £70
1 Ditto man George / £75
1 Ditto boy Henry / £60
1 Ditto Do. Samuel / £60
1 Ditto Girl Loviney / £45
1 Ditto Alexander / £35
1 Ditto Alpherd / £30
1 Ditto William / £24
1 Ditto Thomas / £18

This is an Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Wm. Carter decd taken this 14th day of November 1810 by and order of the Worshipfull Court of Prince William County dated 6th of Nov. 1810 by us.

John S. Smith
Luke Cannon
George F. Huber

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions continued & held for Prince William County March 5th1811.

This Inventory and appraisement of William Carter decd was returned to the Court and ordered to be recoreed 

Teste   J. Williams  Ct. Cur.

Will of William Crosen

Will of William Crosen
PWCo. Will Book O, pg. 39
Proved: 7 October 1833

I William Crosen of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia do hereby make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say -- First, I desire that all my just debts and funeral expences may be paid out of the proceeds of the sale of such part or parts of my estate as my hereinafter named Executrix may choose to dispose of for that purpose.

2ndly. After the payment of all my said debts, I give and bequeath to my wife Susan Crosen the whole of the remainder of my estate of every nature kind and discription whatever, to be enjoyed by her forever; but nevertheless -- should any part thereof be remaining at her death, I desire that the same shall be equally divided between my children. 

Lastly, I constitute my said wife Susan Crosen sole Executrix of this my last will and testament, requiring no security at her hands whatever. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this sixth day of September in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & thirty two.

William [X his mark] Crosen  {seal}

Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named William Crosen in the presence of us

Benjamin Pridmore
B. H. Pridmore
John D. Pridmore
Jno. B. Cannon

At a court held for Prince William County the 7th day of October 1833.

This last will and testament of William Crosen decd. was presented to the court and being proved by Benjamin Pridmore and John B. Cannon two of the witnesses thereto, it is ordered to be recorded.

Teste, Jn. Williams  Ct. Cur.

Church Record Sunday: New Pastor Here for All Saint's (1929)

Manassas Journal (Va.)
18 July 1929

NEW PASTOR HERE FOR ALL SAINT'S

Rev. Michael J. Cannon, Arrives to Assume Duties as Resident Priest

Rev. Michael J. Cannon, who succeeds Rev. N. J. Habets, as pastor of All Saint's Catholic Church, Manassas, and the missions at Minnieville, Bristow, and Haymarket, will greet his congregation here for the first time  at the 10 o'clock Mass on Sunday morning.

Beginning with last Saturday Manassas became the center of a new parish in Prince William County, and Father Cannon will be resident here. The priest house, which was built under the direction of Father Habets, who will go to a new parish in Norfolk, was completed this week and the new pastor took possession on Thursday. 

Rev. Michael J. Cannon, who is the first resident pastor of Manassas, was born in County Mayo, Ireland, was educated in St. Gerald's College, Castelar, and in the seminary of St. Patrick, Carlow, Ireland. He was ordained June 9, 1920, and was assistant pastor for two years in Holy Cross parish, Lynchburg, and for the past seven years has been assistant pastor at St. Mary's, Alexandria.

Sunday's Obituary: Susan (Cannon) Trunnell

Alexandria Gazette (VA)
29 June 1918

DIED -- At her home 1451 Duke street, yesterday morning, June 28, 1918, Mrs. Susan Cannon Trunnell, widow of the late Samuel Trunnell, and daughter of the late C. Granderson and Mary Cannon, sister of the late Dr. William Cannon, of Washington.  Mrs. Trunnell was born in Prince William county, Va., 84 years ago, she having reached her 84th milestone June 15.  She was of English parentage and moved to this city at the close of the Civil War, where she made a wide circle of friends. She was liked and respected by all who knew her. M. Trunnell is survived by three children, Mrs. A. M. Henry, of this city, Mrs. M. E. Whalen and Mrs. W. H. King, of Washington. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of her grand-daughter, Mrs. John Humphries, 320 Commerce street. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

Farewell, dear Mother,
till we meet again
In that happy land
Where there will be no farewell said,
And all our tears will be wiped away.

(Prince William county and Washington papers please copy)
155-1t

[Susan Cannon Trunnell is buried at Trinity United Methodist Church cemetery in Alexandria, VA.]

Newspaper Tidbit: PWCo Items (19 August 1872)

Alexandria Gazette
19 August 1872

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ITEMS - [From the Manassas Gazette.] -- Jas. B. Sener, Radical candidate for Congress in the first Congressional District, and W. W. Douglass, elector on the Grant ticket, announced that they will speak at Brentsville on the next court day, Monday, September 2d.

A singular phenomenon was noticed at Brentsville on the night of August 10. During the rain the moon broke through the clouds in the west and there appeared in the east, spanning the entire heavens, a beautiful rainbow which remained there for fully half an hour.

A picnic will be given near Brentsville on Tuesday the 2d inst., which, judging from the names of the managers, will be one of the most pleasant affairs of the season.

Mr. Frank Cannon has sold about 5,000 railroad ties for the Danville extention.  These ties were purchased for the Fredericksburg railroad, but were not taken, and have been on hand some time.

A race was run on Tuesday last at Manassas between a sorrel colt owned by H. B. Varns and a sorrel mare owned by C. L. Hynson. Mr. Varns' colt was entered by C. A. Cannon and Mr. Hynson's mare by Wm. E. Goodwin. The distance was 940 yards. The race was won by the colt, beating the mare ten feet.  The stake was $120.

Deed: Leachman to Johnson (1908)

Deed:  Leachman to Johnson
Prince William County Deed Book 57, page 270

THIS DEED made this 15th day of May, 1908, between Elizabeth A. Leachman, of the first part and Sarah E. Johnson, and Anna M. Johnson, parties of the second part, WITNESSETH: That in consideration of One dollar and of care and attention bestowed upon the parties of the first part by the parties of the second part, and in further consideration of love and affection of the party of the first part toward the parties of the second part, the said party of the first part, Elizabeth A. Leachman doth hereby grant and convey unto the said parties of the second part Sarah E. Johnson and Anna M. Johnson, with General Warranty, all that lot of land in the Corporation of Manassas, bounded on the west by Main Street, on the North by Church Street (formerly called North Street, on east by East Street and on the south by the land of C. L. Hynson, being about 105 feet on Main Street, 210 feet on Church Street and 105 feet on East Street, being about one half acre and being the land conveyed to Robert C. Leachman by deed from Cannon and wife, recorded in Liber 26 of Deeds on page 516, and by said Robert C. Leachman conveyed by last will and Testament to his wife, Elizabeth A. Leachman, the party of the first part, less a lot 24 feet by 24 feet on Church Street conveyed by deed recorded in Liber 28, page 480. To have and to hold unto the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns forever.

The said Elizabeth A. Leachman covenants that she has the right to make this conveyance; that there are no encumbrances thereon; that she will warrant and defend the title thereto and execute such further assurances of the same as shall be requisite.

Witness my signature and seal,

Elizabeth A. Leachman {seal}

State of Virginia,County of Prince William,

I, George C. Round, a Notary public in and for the said county in the State of Virginia, do certify that Elizabeth A. Leachman, whose name is signed to the above writing bearing the date of May 15, 1908, has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. My commission expires April 30, 1910. Given under my hand the 15th day of May, 1908.

Geo. C. Round, Notary Public, Pr. Wm. Co., Va.

In Clerk's Office Circuit Court of Prince William County, May 19, 1908.

This DEED from Leachman to Johnson, was received with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

E. Nelson, Clerk

Newspaper Tidbit: Old Landmark Gone - "Eureka"

Alexandria Gazette
3 November 1873

OLD LAND MARK GONE -- The "Eureka," the first public house opened in Manassas after the war, has disappeared from among the institutions of the place, to give room for a more imposing structure. The "Eureka" was a small frame "baloon" built house, one and a half stories high, and was used as a private entertainment, and furnished room for the ticket office of the railroad, Adams express office, and telegraph office. It was purchased a short time ago from the owner, Mr. Wm. S. Fewell, by Messrs. F. J. Cannon and son, who are now engaged in the erection of a three story frame building 80 by 28 feet, and when finished will be opened as a hotel. It will contain thirty chambers, besides other necessary apartments.  It has not yet been decided who will open it. - Manassas Gazette

Newspaper Tidbit: Politics: Jackson Corresponding Committee

United States Telegraph (Washington, DC)
22 April 1828

Pursuant to public notice, the Jackson Corresponding Committee for Prince William county (consisting of John W. Tyler, Charles S. Carter, Stuart G. Thornton, Dr. James W. P. Macrae, Major Luke Cannon, Thomas R. Hampton, William Tyler, Major Ashmere, Redmon Foster, William E. Alexander, James G. Bryce, Wm. Cleary, James Foster, Peyton Norvill, Major George Jackson, John S. Fairfax, Wm. B. Tyler, and Geo. W. Macrae) convened at Brentsville on the 7th inst. at the tavern of Thomas R. Hampton.

A majority of the committee being present, John W. Tyler, Esq. in the chair, on motion, Geo. W. Macrae was appointed Secretary, whereupon it was resolved unanimously that that the following persons, freeholders of the county of Prince William, be added to the committee heretofore appointed by the Legislative Convention, to wit:

Stephen French, Joseph R. Lynn, Alexander Foot, Richard B. Tyler, Jas. Fewell, William P. Cundiff, Benj. Johnson, John Fitzhugh, Wm. A. Harrison, Joseph Johnson, Moses Cockrell, Peyton Mills, James G. Watkins, John Hutchinson, James M. Tyler, Thomas Nelson, Jr., George Carney, Benson Lynn, George G. Tyler, Wittoughby W. Tebbs, Samuel Janney, Richard Britt, John W. Williams, Richard B. Scott, Alfred B. Tyler, Travis Davis, John Dogan, Geo. N. B. Renoe, Hezekiah Martin, Samuel H. Fisher, John Tansill, Strother Renoe, John Lee, James Florence, Jno. Graham, John G. Kubleman, Maj. Enoch Grear, and James H. Reid.

On motion, Resolved, that the editors of the Richmond Enquirer, and the United States Telegraph, be requested to publish the proceedings of this Committee.

The Committee then adjourned to meet again at Brentsville, on the 1st Monday in May next.

John W. Tyler, Chairman
Geo. W. Macrea, Sec'ry

The above is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the Jackson Corresponding Committee for Prince William County, convened at Brentsville on the 7th of April, 1828.

Geo. W. Macrae
Secretary to the Committee
Brentsville, April 12th, 1828

[During the 1828 Presidential election, Andrew Jackson's campaign included hundreds of local Jackon committees and a large network of newspapers. ~cgl]



 

Newspaper Tidbit: PWCo Items - July 3, 1871

Alexandria Gazette
3 July 1871

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY [from the Manassas Gazette] -- The County Seal of Prince William county, which disappeared during the war, was recovered on Tuesday last, by Mr. Lawrence Cole, in Alexandria.  Mr. C. did not know who possessed it, as he received it through the hands of a third party.

The new brick depot of the O.A.&M. Railroad has been completed and is a credit, alike to the energetic and capable General Superintendent of the road, and to the village of Manassas.

One day last week some one on entering the Clerk's office at Brentsville was surprised at seeing a large black snake resting in one of the corners of the room near the ceiling. It is needless to say that his snakeship did not remain long in that position.

A lady while gathering blackberries near Brentsville last week, made a very narrow escape from the bite of a copper head moccasin. Fortunately she saw it just as it was coiled to strike, and it was dispatched before it could do any harm.

An effort is being made to induce the O.A.&M. R.R. Co. to put a train on their road to carry milk, produce, and local travel early in the day and to return at night.

On Saturday last while some of our farmers were congregated in the store of Mr. F. J. Cannon, two of them became engaged in wrestling, and one of them, named Henry Payne, falling heavily against the counter, broke two of his ribs.

Mr. Homer who recently purchased in the vicinity of Greenwich, met with a painful and dangerous accident on Thursday last. He was going through a gate and while leading his horse through, the animal took fright, and starting to run, caught Mr. H., between one of the wheels and the gate post, inflicting severe injuries.

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[I love reading the local items that go beyond "news," providing snapshots of lives, personalities, and lore.  They help to flesh out the images of our ancestors.  As an example, through this particular news article I learned that my 3rd great grandfather, Lawrence Cole, was responsible for recovering the "lost" PWCo seal "through the hands of a third party."  I can't help but wonder how my grandfather became an intermediary and the circumstances leading up to the exchange that lead to the seal's recovery. ~cgl]

Friday's Faces from the Past: Manassas High School: 1936 Faculty & Class

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Manassas Journal

11 June 1936

Wedding Wednesday: Cannon-Campbell / Hornbaker-Baker / Muddlmann-Cornwell (1901)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)
12 October 1901

The marriage of Miss Katie M. Cannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Cannon of Manasas, Va., and Mr. Charles B. Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. David B. Campbell, Monroe street, Anacostia, took place Wednesday evening last at the residence of the bride's parents.  Rev. James W. Many, pastor of the East Washington Heights Baptist Church, near Anacostia, performed the ceremony.  After the service Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left on a trip through Maryland and Pennsylvania.  They will make their home in Anacostia upon their return.  Among those present from Washington to witness the ceremony were Mrs. David Campbell, Mrs. Jane McLean, Miss Lillias Thorn, Mr. F. L. Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Hooe, Mrs. J. F. Campbell and Mrs. James Martin of Fort Foote, Md.

Evening Star

24 October 1901

Miss Daisy Hornbaker, daughter of John R. Hornbaker of Manassas, and Mr. George D. Baker, also of that place, were married yesterday in the Presbyterian Church at Manassas.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Garland Hamner.  Immediately after the marriage Mr. and Mr.s Baker left for a northern tour.

Miss Virgie Muddlmann and Mr. B. C. Cornwell were married last evening at the Methodist Church in Manassas.  The officiating clergyman was Rev. Robert Smith.

Newspaper Tidbit: PWCo Court (1875)

Alexandria Gazette
September 11, 1875

At the September term of the County Court, J. Engle Smith was appointed and qualified by entering into bonds in $500 as overseer of the poor in Brentsville township.

Geo. W. Tansill and C. A. Cannon qualified as deputies of the county treasurer, W. W. Kincheloe.

The grand jury presented an indictment against William D. Lee for felony, charging him with burning the stackyard of Wm. L. B. Wheeler.

Manassas Russell was exempted from State and county capitation tax on account of old age.

Com. vs. Samuel Smith, charged with putting an obstruction on the Midland railroad.  The prisoner, a small negro boy, was prosecuted by the Commonwealth's attorney, assisted by Gen. Eppa Hunton, employed by the railroad company, and defended by Messrs. C. E. Sinclair and E. E. Meredith.  The jury took the case about sundown, but failing to agree, were kept until twelve o'clock Tuesday, when they were discharged, and a new trial ordered at the next term of the court.  It is said the first vote by the jury resulted in eleven for acquittal and one for conviction, and that one, Mr. Perry, held out to the last.

Com. vs. Wm. D. Lee; prisoner arraigned and pleaded not guilty, and one of his counsel, Judge Sinclair, appeared and demurred generally to the indictment, and on his motion the case was continued until next court.

Friend of Friends Friday: Will: George Huber (1826)

GEORGE HUBER Will

Prince William County Will Book  M, pg 392

21 Mar 1826; proved 01 May 1826

I GEORGE F. HUBER of the Town of Dumfries County of Prince William and State of Virginia do make and constitute this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me made previous to this date.  Item, 1^st it is my will that all debts by me owing should be first paid.  Item 2^nd I will and bequeath to my wife VERLINDA HUBER all the real or landed property with its appurtenances (with the exceptions hereinafter mentioned) to which I have a title or interest during her natural life.  Item the third I give and bequeath to my nephew JOHN STANGLE and his heirs forever the house and lott in which he now lives known by the name of the Bake house lott.  Item 4^th the land which I have by Item the second disposed of to my wife during her life it is my will that after her death it shall belong every part and parcel thereof to my nephew JOHN STANGLE and his heirs forever.  Item fifth I bequeath my gold watch to my wife VERLINDA during her life and after her death to ANN ELIZA STANGLE forever.  Item sixth I will and bequeath to my wife VERLINDA HUBER all my slaves during her life, and after her death I will to ANN ELIZA STANGLE negro girl Eliza and her increase, if any forever.  Item 7^th after the death of my wife I will the slaves and their increase heretofore bequeathed to my wife to JOHN STANGLE forever.  Item the 8^th I will that all the rest of my personal property not herein before specifically bequeathed be sold and the proceeds thereof applied to the payment of my debts.  And if there should be a balance remaining after my debts are paid I bequeath it to my wife.  Item the ninth I leave my tanyard and everything belonging thereto to my Executors hereinafter named to be by them or such of them as may qualify sold and the proceeds of the sale to be applied to the payment of my debts.  It is my will that the proceeds of the sale of my tan yard be first applied to the payment of my debts, and that the proceeds of the sale of my perishable property bequeathed to be sold be not applied in that way unless the money arising from the sale of the tanyard should be inadequate to the discharge of my debts.  Lastly I constitute and appoint Barnaby Cannon and James B. E. Thornton executors to this my last will and testament.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the twenty first day of March one thousand eight hundred and twenty six.  I also appoint Wm. R. Chapman one of my executors.

GEORGE F. HUBER

Signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of

JOHN MERCHANT, WM. E. WILLIAMS, ROBERT ALEXANDER, DAVIS DUTY

At a Court held for Prince William County the 1^st day of May 1826.  This last will and testament of George F. Huber decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the oaths of John Merchant, Wm. E. Williams, & Davis Duty, witnesses thereto, is ordered to be recorded.

Military Monday: Prince William Rangers, Co. H, 15th Va. Cavalry

Manassas Journal

October 20, 1905

PRINCE WILLIAM'S HONOR ROLL

Prince William Rangers, Co. H, 15th Va. Cavalry

[Prepared for The Journal by Mrs. Geo. W. Johnson]

Captain William Gardner Brawner, killed in Maryland, '63

1st Lieut., J. C. Kincheloe

2nd Lieut., Edwin Nelson, taken prisoner in '63 and kept at Johnson's Island until end of war

3rd Lieut., Frank Davis

Com. Sergeant, John H. Hammill

Orderly Sergeant, Samuel H. Jones

2nd Sergeant, Leroy Davis

2nd Sergeant, William Kincheloe

3rd Sergeant, John Butler

4th Sergeant, W. W. Kincheloe

4th Sergeant, W. R. Lipscomb

1st Corporal, Geo. W. Hixon

2nd Corporal, Isaac Fairfax

3rd Corporal Charles Butler

4th Corporal, Levi Hixson

Privates

Robert Arrington	Benjamin E. Lynn
Luther Able [Abel]	Shirley Lynn
Benjamin Abel [Abel]	Wesley Ledman
Bradfield, Henry	A. T. Marshall
Thomas Botts	Joseph Mayhugh
Richard Brawner	John Mayhugh
James M. Barbee	Z. Mayhugh
Thomas Beach	James V. Nash
Cornelius Beach	Geo. W. Payne
Alexander Colbert	Jackson Payne
John Colbert	Dangg Pettit
W. W. Chappell	George Pettit
Leroy Cornwall	William Raney
James Cornwall	Joseph B. Reid
Richard Cornwall	Polk Reid
James O. Cornwall	Jackson Reid
M. Cornwall	John H. Renoe
George Cornwall	Joseph Richardson
John L. Cornwall	George Richardson
E. Dorsey Cole	Wm. Richardson
C. H. Copen	Randolph Spittle
Robert Carter	Lewis Spittle
Edward Carter	Edward Shepherd
C. A. Cannon	James Stone
George Davis	Thomas Stone
Henry Davis	Thomas Simpson
John Davis	John Slingerland
B. D. Davis	William Smoot
Peter Davis	Newton Stribling
Newton Delancy	John Smallwood
Thomas Dewell	Wallace Tansill
John French	George Tillet
Wellington Fairfax	John R. Tillet
Thomas Fairfax	Wm. Vermillion
Mark Florence	William Wilson
Wallace Hixson	William Wilkins
Henry Keys	Lewis Woodward
Ashwell King	George Wilt
Ramon Kincheloe	William Wilt
George Lowe	Thomas Windsor
Samuel R. Lowe	Grandison Warring

Will: Elizabeth Brazier (1797)

ELIZABETH BRAZIER Will

Prince William County Will Book H, pg. 194

29 Jun 1795; proved 3 Apr 1797

In the name of God Amen I ELIZABETH BRAZIER of the county of Prince William and commonwealth of Virginia being of sound mind and memory, but aged and infirm, do make this my last will & testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

Imprimis I commit my soul to God from whom I received it, and my body to the earth to be decently interred at the discretion of my Executors hoping in a joyful resurrection through the mediation of our blessed savior.  With respect to the property I leave behind me I bequeath it in the following manner.

I give and bequeath to WILLIAM BARNES Esq. Of the Town of Dumfries as trustee for my daughter SARAH HARRISON CANNON, and her heirs, not to be subject to the will or controul of her husband JOHN CANNON, but for her entire and separate use, a negro man slave called BEN, left to me by my mother MARY FOWKE, and I do request and injoin my said trustee WILLIAM BARNES Esq. To hire out the said slave BEN after my decease from year to year for the use of my said daughter and to account with her annually for the same; I also give and bequeath to WILLIAM BARNES Esq. Of the Town of Dumfries as Trustee for my said daughter SARAH HARRISON CANNON, and her heirs, not to be subject to the will or controul of her husband JOHN CANNON, but for her entire and separate use, all the horses, cattle, household furniture and wearing apparel, which I may leave at the time of my death, and I do request and injoin the said WILLIAM BARNES Esq. To dispose of the said stock or furniture, and place the same out at interest for the benefit of my said daughter and her heirs and account with her annually for the same; and it is my will, that if my daughter SARAH HARRISON CANNON, shall survive her husband JOHN CANNON, then the whole of the bequests as before mentioned made to her and her heirs shall be immediately vetted in her, and the above mentioned WILLIAM BARNES be entirely discharged from the same, he accounting properly for any monies arising from the same that may be in his hands.

Lastly, I appoint my friends Col. JOHN HOOE and WILLIAM BARNES Esq. Of Dumfries my executors.  Given under my hand and seal this the 29^th day of June 1795.

ELIZABETH [her mark] BRAZIER  {seal}

Signed, sealed and acknowledged before us

THOMAS BLACKBURN

CHRISTIAN BLACKBURN

At a court held for Prince William County the 3^rd day of April 1797.

This last will and testament of ELIZABETH BRAZIER decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the oaths of THOMAS BLACKBURN and CHRISTIAN BLACKBURN was ordered to be recorded.

Teste

JOHN WILLIAMS  Ct Cur

Will: Thomas Rolls (1818)

THOMAS ROLLS Will

Prince William County Will Book L, pg 218

27 May 1818; proved 06 Jul 1818

I THOMAS ROLLS of the County of Prince William & State of Virginia being sick of body but of sound and disposing memory and knowing the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say 1^st I give to my wife FANNY ROLLS one bed with all its furniture also one of my best pots & hooks to be enjoyed by her during her natural life and at her death to be divided equally among my children WILLIAM NANCY & FANNY.  2^nd I give to my daughter NANCY ROLLS one redd no horned cow one feather bed and furniture, one loom with all its gear one black walnut chest one pott & hooks and one third part of my hoggs to be enjoyed by her and her heirs forever.  3^rd I give to my daughter FANNY ROLLS one redd cow and her yearling and feather bed and furniture one poplar chest one iron pott and hooks also one other third part of my stock of hoggs to her and her heirs forever.  4^th I give to my son WILLIAM ROLLS one red cow and sorell horse saddle & bridle one shot gun and other third part of my stock of hoggs one ____ and all my wearing apparel of whatever kind to be enjoyed by him during his natural life and at his death to be divided between my daughters NANCY & FANNY on condition that he never has any lawful heirs.  In that case they can have no legal claim to it.  5^th I will and desire that after my death my Executrix to be herein after named do sell all the residue of my estate not specially devised, and out of the proceeds of sale pay to my sons JOHN & JACOB ROLLS also my daughters SARAH ROLLS one dollar each and also all my just debts and funeral expenses and the balance of such sales if any to be equally divided between my two daughters NANCY & FANNY and my son WILLIAM ROLLS to be enjoyed by them and their heirs forever, and lastly I do hereby constitute my daughter NANCY ROLLS my Executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by me heretofore made.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 27^th day of May 1818.

THOS. ROLLS  {seal}

Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the within named Thomas Rolls

JOHN MONTJOY, W. R. CHAPMAN, FRANCIS CANNON

At a Court held for Prince William County  July 6^th 1818

This last will and testament of THOS. ROLLS decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the oath of WM. R. CHAPMAN is ordered to be recorded and FANNY ROLLS widow of THOMAS ROLLS decd. came into Court & renounced the provisions contained for her in the last will and testament of the said THOMAS MROLLS decd., and on the motion of NANCY ROLLS and FANNY ROLLS it is ordered that GERARD ALEXANDER Sheriff of the County do take into his possession the Estate of THOMAS ROLLS decd. and administer the former according to law.

Teste, PHIL. D. DAWE