Society Saturday: New Year's Eve Dance

Manassas Journal
January 11, 1924

NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE

A New Year's Eve dance attended by a large company of young people was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Raymond Ratcliffe, in Grant Avenue, with their young son, Master Jack Ratcliffe, as host.

Among the guests were Misses Nancy Waters, Anna Bruce Whitmore, Virginia Conner, Elizabeth Coleman, Susie Gibson, Wilhelmina Wenrich, Anne Davies and Dabney Waters, Hawes Davies, Jenkyn Davies, Ned Bradford, Ashby Rogers, Henry Lee Lewis, Charles Walton Lewis, Charles Armistead Sinclair, Wallace Lynn, Preston Lyon, Robert Morris Henry, Robert Weir and Beverly Adams.

Will: Mary B. Craig

Will of Mary B. Craig
PWCo. Will Book P, pg. 423
Executed: 15 August 1842; Proved: 3 April 1849

I Mary B. Craig of the County of Prince William & state of Virginia, being at this time in perfect health and of a sound and disposing mind, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament, in the manner and form as follows, Viz:

I give and bequeath to my husband William M. Craig all and every discription of property I may be possessed of, meaning two slaves, Mary and Julia Ann, with their increase, my lands houses here or elsewhere, all monies loaned out, all bonds and accounts due to me at the time of my death, also my stock of horses, cattle sheep & hogs, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture of every discription. All of the above property I leave to my said husband free from the molestation of any person or persons whatsoever and by him to disposed of in any manner that may best suit him, hereby revoking annuling all other wills that I may have made. I leave my said husband my executor and of whom I design that no security be required. Witness my hand and seal this fifteenth day of August A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty two.

Mary B. Craig {seal}

Signed in the presence of us
Wm. A. Lane
Jesse Barrow
Northumberland Pearson 

In Prince William County Court April 3d 1849

This last will & testament of Mary B. Craig was produced to the court & the proof thereof opposed by William T. McCarty & Charles J. Fox whereinfore for reasons appearing __ the court, on the motion of Seymour Lynn who made oath thereto & together with George F. Carney his security entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $3500 conditioned as the law directs he is appointed to collect & preserve the goods & chattles of the said Mary B. Craig decd during the contest about her said last will & testament or until the further order of the said court. And on the 6th of August 1849 this said last will & testament of Mary B. Craig was again presented to the court together with the commission for taking the attestation of William A. Lane a witness thereto & the certificate of the execution of the sd. commission which being inspected by the court & the sd. will being also proved by the oath of Northumberland Pearson another subscribing witness thereto the same is ordered to be recorded as the true last will & testament of said Mary B. Craig decd. And on the motion of William M. Craig the Excr therein named who made oath thereto & entered into acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $5000 without security according to the testators request the court being of the opinion that she has left property more than sufficient to pay her debts, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.

Teste    J. Williams  c.c.

Wedding Wednesday: Anniversary to be Marked (Lynn)

Evening Star (DC)
26 January 1941

ANNIVERSARY TO BE MARKED AT MANASSAS

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hosts Today at Supper for 150

MANASSAS, Va., Jan 25 -- Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lynn, sr., have issued invitations to 150 guests for a buffet supper in honor of their silver wedding anniversary tomorrow from 4 until 7 o'clock. The party will be held at Paradise Farm, their home on Sudley Road. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn will receive with their daughters, Miss Nancy Lynn and Miss Jane Lynn, and will be assisted by Miss Elizabeth Davies and by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brower of Purcellville, who were attendants at their wedding 25 years ago.

Newspaper Tidbit: Old Vets Send in Photographs (1913)

Manassas Journal (Va.)
31 January 1931

Old Vets Send in Photographs

In response to the request of Mrs. Maggie Barbour that Veterans of the Southern Confederacy send to her their photograph to be included in a group to be framed and hung in the Chapter room of the Manassas Chapter of the U.D.C., she has received the following:

In uniform: Lieuts. Robert Weedon and John Williams.

Not in uniform: Captains P. D. Williams, Lucien A. Davis; Jas. R. Purcell, Whitfield Nutt, Henry Lynn, Thos. Marders, Richard Shepherd, Willie Williams, Robt. H. Hooe, John R. Tillett, Francis A. Merchant and Chas. A. Dunnington.

Mrs. Barbour is anxious that other Confederate Veterans respond to her request for their photographs, for the object named, at as early date as possible.

Will: Daniel King (1849)

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.

Will: Chapman Copin (1878)

Will of Chapman Copin
PWCo. Will Book T, pg. 209
Proved: 7 June 1880

In the name of God Amen, I CHAPMAN COPIN of Prince William County and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make this to be my last will and testament as follows, viz.

I give and bequeath all of my personal and real estate of whatever manner, kind and discription after the payment of my funeral expenses and all just debts to my wife ANNIE COPIN to hold as a support during her natural life, and at her death to descend to my son CHARLES MILTON COPIN alias CHARLES MILTON HOPKINS and his heirs forever. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my son the said CHARLES MILTON COPIN alias CHARLES MILTON HOPKINS executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other and former wills and testaments by me heretofore made. 

I request that the Court in which my son the said CHARLES MILTON COPIN alias CHARLES MILTON HOPKINS may qualify as my said Executor, shall not require him to give any security as such Executor.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23d day of September in the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and Seventy eight.

CHAPMAN COPIN  {seal}

Signed Sealed published and declared by the Testator CHAPMAN COPIN, as and for his last will and testament, and in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses.

JNO. G. TAYLOR
M. N. LYNN
LEWIS E. JONES

In Prince Wm. County Court June 7th 1880

The last will and testament of CHAPMAN COPIN decd. was this day presented to the Court, and the Signatures thereto ____ proved by the Oaths of JNO. G. TAYLOR and L. E. JONES subscribing witnesses thereto and was ordered to be recorded as the true last Will and Testament of CHAPMAN COPIN decd.  And then upon CHARLES MILTON COPIN alias CHARLES MILTON HOPKINS the Executor named in the said Will qualified as executor of said COPIN in accordance with said will requiring no security in a bond in the penalty of $600, conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said COPIN alias HOPKINS for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.

Teste,  S. A. DAVIS   Clk.

Newspaper Tidbits: Fire!

Baltimore American (Md.)
7 September 1905

FIRE NEAR MANASSAS

Bordon Bros. & Co.'s Stave Factory Destroyed.

[Special to the American.]

Manassas, Va., September 6 -- Bordon Bros. & Co.'s stave factory, near Manassas, was destroyed by fire at 11 o'clock this morning. The fire originated from a spark from the engine, and when first discovered the blaze was no larger than a man's hat. Before the workmen could reach the blaze it caught to a pile of shavings, and within a few minutes was beyond all control.

The factory started business less than a year ago, and gave employment to 12 men and several boys. It has been doing a profitable business and will no doubt be rebuilt. The loss is estimated at from $3,000 to $4,000.

Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
10 October 1874

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY [From the Manassas Gazette] -- While Mrs. M. N. Lynn, of Independent Hill, was filling a lamp from a quart bottle of coal oil on Tuesday of last week, the oil took fire from a lighted candle which stood near by, enveloping the lamp and bottle both in flames, which would have proved a serious accident, had it not been for the presence of mind of Mrs. Lynn, who quickly threw the bottle out of doors, her husband throwing the burning lamp out, not, however, until he tried in vain to extinguish the flames with water. Mrs. Lynn's clothes were set on fire and she was slightly burned about the hands, and a little girl was quite severely burned by coming in contact with the flames as Mr. Lynn was throwing the lamp out of doors.

Richmond Whig (Va.)
27 February 1874

FIRE AT DUMFRIES.--[By Telegraph to the WHIG.] -- Quantico, Prince William county, February 25, 1874. -- A destructdive fire occurred in Dumfries, Monday night, in which the store occupied by Mr. C. W. Cockerell and the dwellings of Mrs. Keys and Mr. Garrison were destroyed.  The fire was caused by the explosion of a kerosene oil lamp, which was being filled with oil while burning.

Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
18 November 1856

On Tuesday night last, the grist mill, belonging to Alex. Finnell, Sr., esq., in Prince William county, took fire, it is supposed, from the stove pipe, and burnt down. Loss about $600. No insurance.

Will: John Norman

John Norman Will
PWCo Will Book P, pg. 181
Proved 5 May 1845

I John S. Norman of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and of a disposing memory do make this my last will in manner and form following first I desire all my just debts be paid out of my estate -- and all the rest of my estate of every kind be equally divided between my Sister Geraldean Norman, and my Brother James William Norman -- lastly I appoint my Brother James William Norman my Executor to this my last will and testament. Witness my hand and seal this fourteenth day of April Eighteen hundred and forty five.

John S. Norman {seal}

Signed sealed and acknowledged in presents of us 

Benson Lynn
Geo. F. Carney
James Keys

In Prince William County Court May 5, 1845

This last will & testament of John S. Norman decd was presented to the Court & being proved by the oaths of Benson Lynn & Geo. F. Carney witnesses thereto was ordered to be recorded and on motion of James W. Norman the executor named in said will, who made oath thereto and together with Seymore Lynn his security, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $200 conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.

Teste,  John Williams  C. C.

Division of Land per Will of Joseph R. Lynn

The following division of land "pursuant to the will of Joseph R. Lynn" does not appear to have been recorded in an existing PWCo Deed Book. Several volumes of pre-Civil War Deed Books were lost or destroyed, so this may be the only record of this land transfer.  Also worth noting is that this division of land also includes the maiden names of the of the wives mentioned therein.  ~ cgl

Division of Joseph R. Lynn's Land
PWCo Will Book P, pg. 290

Pursuant to this will of Joseph R. Lynn dec'd by the requests of Wm. M. Lynn the Exor of said will we the undersigned, acting as Commissioners have this day proceeded divide the land of decd in Prince William County on the waters of Quantico whereon the said Lynn formerly lived where he was a resident of Prince William County. And we have allotted the North Western portion as is hereby laid out to William B. Davis Virlenda N. Davis his wife formerly Virlenda N. Lynn. Beginning at the road where the said land formerly ran on the line between the said Lynn decd & Joshua Taylor and running as the said line goes North 72 West as may be run in the old plot which is dotted of in said plot a straight course with said Joshua Taylors land to a stone corner in the eight line in the said old plot then S41W to a stump thence S15E 63 poled thence S 44E 107 to maple in the run thence with the Hayfield land as the fence now runs till it strikes the 13th line on said plat about 50 poles North of the stone pile which is corner to the south and of the 13th line where we have established a corner at small box oak about 10 feet from where the fence now stands East of said fence thence a straight line now and East corner to a lopped white oak on the East side of the Main Road thence up said road as it now goes to the beginning supposed to contain upwards of two hundred acres and the balance of said tract to Basil Cole & Rebecca C. Cole his wife formerly Rebecca C. Lynn. Given under hands this 22d day of October 1845.

S. Lynn
Joshua Taylor (Comr)

In Prince William County Court June 7 1847

This division of the land of Joseph R. Lynn was returned to Court & ordered to be recorded.

Teste, J Williams  c.c.

Newspaper Tidbit: Manassas Items (1916)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)
6 February 1916

MANASSAS, VA., February 5.--Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Pease of Richmond have announced the approaching marriage of their daughter Grace and R. Allen Merchant, also of Richmond. The ceremony is to take place Wednesday, February 16, at the home of the bride's parents on East Franklin street. Mr. Merchant is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walton Merchant, for many years residents of Manassas. He was graduated from Manassas High School with the class of 1912.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Lynn, who recently were married in Washington, have returned to make their home at Milford Mills. Ms. Lynn was formerly Miss Mary Neville Dogan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dogan of Paradise.

Mr. and Mrs. C. R. C. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Waters last Friday evening entertained the senior and junior Bridge clubs at the New Prince William Hotel.

H. N. Merchant of Baltimore this week was the guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. W. Fewell Merchant.

Mrs. Julia Newman Wreun of Weyer's Cave recently was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Newman.

The sewing circle of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church South recently met with Mrs. R. S. Hynson. The women of the church are preparing to hold the annual bazaar February 17.

Members of the younger set are planning for a leap year dance to be given Friday evening in Conner's Opera House.

Mrs. Bowling of Upper Marlboro, Md., has been a guest of her son-in-law, Allison A. Hooff.

Aylett T. Holtzman of Washington was a recent guest of Rev. and Mrs. T. D. D. Clark.

Deed to Trustees of Quantico Primitive Baptist Church (1879)

Deed:  Trustees of Quantico Primitive Baptist Church

PWCo. Deed Book 32, pg. 68

This deed made this 8th day of February 1879 between Lawrence Cole and Jane his wife of the one part and John W. Chapman, Ezekiel Lynn and James M Barbee Trustees of Quantico Primitive Baptist Church and their successors in office all of Prince William County, State of Virginia. Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have given granted bargained and sold & conveyed, and do by these presents give grant bargain sell and convey unto the said parties of the second part and their successors in office the following described property, to wit: a tract of land lying and being situate near Coles store in the said County of Prince William and bounded as follows, Beginning at the forks of the road near the Union Church, thence running west with the Warranton road 210 feet, thence north 105 feet, thence east 210 feet to the Brentsville road, thence down said road south to the beginning containing one half acre more or less. To have and to hold the above described property unto the said parties of the second part and their legal successors in office forever. But the said land is conveyed with the distinct understanding that a House of Public Worship shall be built thereon by the said parties of the second part to be used and applied for purposes of worship by the congregation of Quantico Primitive Baptist Church and for no other purposes. 

Witness the following seals

Lawrence Cole {seal}

Jane Cole {seal}

State of Va. Prince William County, to Wit:

I James J. Davis a Commissioner in Chancery for the Circuit Court of Prince William County do certify that Lawrence Cole whose name is signed to the foregoing writing bearing dat the 8th day of February 1879 acknowledged the same before me in my County aforesaid, and I further certify that Jane Cole the wife of Lawrence Cole whose names are signed to the foregoing writing bearing date the 8th day of February 1879 personally appeared before me in my County aforesaid and being by me examined privately and apart from her said husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Jane Cole acknowledged the said writing to be her act, and declared that she had willingly executed the same, and does not wish to retract it, Given under my hand this 8th day of February 1879.

J. J. Davis  Court us Cl

In the Clerks Office of Prince William County Court, May 26, 1879

This deed from Cole & wife to Chapman & Trustees with a certificate annexed was received and admitted to record.

Teste.  Lucien A. Davis  Clerk

Newspaper Tidbit: Land Sales

Alexandria Gazette (Va)
10 December 1887

LAND SALES.

Mr. J. F. Milstead has purchased at public sale, in the chancery suit of Milstead against Milstead, a tract of land near Minneville, Prince William county, containing 199 acres, for $2 per acre.

The Hutchinson tract, near Hickory Grove, in the same county, containing 186 acres has been sold to Mr. Henry Lynn for $8 per acre. 

Sunday's Obituary: Marinda Alice Yeatman (1916)

Manassas Journal
22 December 1916

DEATH OF MISS YEATMAN

Former Resident of Prince William Dies After Illness of Several Months

The death of Miss Marinda Alice Yeatman, of Washington on Thursday, December 14, comes as a shock to her many friends in Virginia, as well as in the National Capital.

Miss Yeatman had been in ill health for more than a year but it was not until last June she was called to lay down her daily duties and was confined to the house and verandas. For more than two months she was confined to her room and a great portion of that time to her bed.

Miss Yeatman was the third daughter of the late John H. and Sarah J. Yeatman, who for a number of yers made their home at the old family home, "Foster Hall," in upper Prince William County.

MIss Yeatman leaves two sisters, Miss Emma B. Yeatman and Mrs. S. E. Lynn, widow of the late R. L. Lynn, and one niece, whom s[h]e partially raised, Miss Sadie Yeatman Lynn, all of Washington.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, December 19, from the First Baptist Church, of which the deceased was an active member. Interment, which was private, was in the Yeatman family lot at Congressional Cemetery.

PWCo Item: Two New Tractors Ordered by County

Evening Star (Washington, DC)
25 December 1930

TWO NEW TRACTORS ORDERED BY COUNTY

Prince William Supervisors Authorize Purchase of Road Equipment

Special Dispatch to the Star.

   MANASSAS, Va., December 25. -- Two new tractors will be added to the equipment used in Prince William County road work, the Board of Supervisors Tuesday authorizing H. L. Tubbs, superintendent of roads, to buy two caterpillar tractors of the type No. 15.

The Board also heard the opposition to the closing of the road from the J. D. Crenshaw residence in an easterly direction to Yates Ford road, the abandonment of which had been recommended by a board of viewers, consisting of E. R. Conner, Charles B. Evans and J. S. Evans. The matter was again referred to the viewers for further report and consideration of a change of location as proposed by Martin D. Lynch, whose property borders on the road, and who represented citizens who claimed that to close the road would work a hardship and inconvenience to them. The protestants suggested that a relocation of the road be considered from Centerville road to Yates road. 

W. M. Johnson, John B. House, A. B. Carr, A. O. McLearen and W. H. Herndon were appointed a commission to view and make just compensation for land to be taken in relocating the road from Seymours Corner to Keys Corner in the Brentsville district, objection having been made to the report of the viewers.

The board disposed of many routine matters and approved numerous bills for payment by the county treasurer. Supervisors present at the meeting were J. Lindsay Dawson, chairman, Occoquan; Rolfe Robertson, Gainesville; J. W. Merchant, Dumfries; C. R. Earhart, Coles; D. E. Earhart, Brentsville, and C. C. Lynn, Manassas District.

[Unfortunately, H(erbert) L. Tubbs would later be killed when one of the county tractors "turned over on him" as he was working. ~cgl]

Legal Notice: Thomas v. Farrow (1850)

Alexandria Gazette
14 December 1850

MESSRS. George Dye and John Hore, survivors partners of the late firm of George Dye & Co -- Take notice, that on the 13th day of January, 1851, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Daniel Ratcliffe, at his office, in the city of Washington, between sunrise and sunset of that day, and on the 17th day of January, 1851, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Washington H. Norville, at his mill in the County of Prince William, between sunrise and sunset of that day; which depositions are to be read as evidence on the trial of a suit in chancery now depending in the Circuit Court of Prince William County, in which I am plaintiff, and you and Thomas M. Farrow, and Walker P. Conway, administrator of John M. Conway, jr., deceased, and Seymour Lynn, administrator of Samuel Tansill, deceased, are defendants; and the taking of said depositions, will respectively be continued, if necessary, from day to day, till they are both closed. --

Yours, &c.

WILEMAN THOMAS

Prince William county, dec 9 -- law4w

PWCo Item: Letter from Prince William (11 February 1870)

Alexandria Gazette (Va)
11 February 1870 (pg. 2)

LETTER FROM PRINCE WILLIAM
[Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette]

BRENTSVILLE, Feb. 9 -- The February term of Prince William County Court was held yesterday and day before. There was a pretty general attendance of people.

Judge J. W. Moore delivered an address on the issues of the day. W. C. Balch, esq. and Judge Sinclair also spoke. I heard that after the above gentlemen finished, two Conservative colored men spoke.

The following cases were tried:

Com. vs. Hoor, assault and battery -- verdict not guilty. Clark & Gen. Payne for defendant.

Com. vs. Beender, (colored) petit larceny -- verdict guilty and imprisoned 30 days. Clark for defendant.

William Fuell a colored man, sentenced six months ago to 9 months imprisonment in the county jail, was released.

An effort was made by Round, Commonwealth's Attorney, to get the Court to release Franklin Taylor from jail. He is confined in default of giving $1000 bond to keep the peace. This is a novel move for a Commonwealth's Attorney, especially as Taylor has, it was said, threatened boldly and openly to burn all the property that two gentlemen in the county own, and to kill then too, in less than twelve months. The Court very creditably refused to entertain such a motion.

The two men, Henderson and Nelson who are confined on charge of having entered and robbed the store of Davis & Lynn in this county, made a desperate attempt a few nights ago to break jail by prizing the bars out of the jail window, working through the side which was decayed, and pulling out the bricks with their bands. The noise was heard, however, by W. N. Tansill the jailor, and the progress of it arrested.

Mr. Tansill then ironed them, and Henderson with his naked hands snapped one of the chains entirely in two pieces.

They have since been ironed more securely. Henderson was married on Tuesday -- made arrangements on that day to rob the store -- robbed it on Friday night, and was arrested in a day or two afterwards in the presence of his wife, and a large portion of the goods were found opened on the bed near him. His wife who is of respectable parentage and possess some beauty is, greatly horrified at the conduct of her husband, as I learn.

Candidates for office are thick as "leaves in Vallombrosa." One gentleman last Monday I understand was so full of speech that the chairman of the meeting found great difficulty in inducing him to simmer down and let of steam without going through the process of a general explosion, while another in his great eagerness to speak suffered his coat tails to be nearly torn from his body in spasmodic efforts to bring him to a sitting position.

There will be a general convention held here next Saturday week, the 19th inst., to consider county matters, make nominations &c.

TYRONE.

Deed: Cornwell to Lynn (1849)

Deed: Cornwell & Wife to Lynn &c.
PWCo Deed Book 20 pg. 302

This Indenture made __ day of June 1849 between Silas K. Cornwell & Catharine Cornwell (his wife) of the county of Prince William & State of Virginia of the one part and Levi C. Lynn & James Norman of the same county & State of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Silas K. Cornwell and Catharine Cornwell for and in consideration of the sum of Forty Dollars to them by the said Levi C. Lynn & James Norman in hand paid, the receipt whereof that said Silas K. Cornwell & Catharine Cornwell doth hereby acknowledge, hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents, doth, grant, bargain, sell & convey unto the said Levi C. Lynn & James Norman, their heirs and assigns forever a certain parcel of land supposed to contain Five Acres, lying and being in the county of Prince William, and adjoining the land of Jno. Sullivan Jr. John Keys & William Goodwin Sr. being a part of the land allotted to Sarah C. Calvert from her Father's Estate. To have and to hold the said parcel of land with the appurtenances thereto belonging to them the said Levi C. Lynn & James Norman their heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use & behoof of the said Levi C. Lynn & James Norman their heirs & assigns forever.  And the said Silas K. Cornwell and Catharine Cornwell for themselves, heirs executors & admr. doth here covenant & give to & with the said Levi C. Lynn & James Norman their heirs and assigns forever that they the said Silas K. Cornwell & Catharine Cornwell and their heirs the said parcel of land with its appurtenances unto the said Levi C. Lynn & James Norman their heirs & assigns forever against them the said Silus K. Cornwell & Catharine Cornwell and their heirs forever and against all persons whomsoever and shall and will by these presents forever warrent and defend.  And witness whereof the said Silas K. Cornwell & Catharine hath hereunto set their hand and affixed their seal this 4th day of June and year before written.

Silas K. Cornwell {seal}
Catharine [X her mark] Cornwell {seal}

Prince William Cty to wit

Silas K. Cornwell this day came before us A. H. Saunders & C. E. Norman Justices of the peace for the county aforesaid, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed and desired us to certify sd. acknowledgement to the clerk of the county court of Prince Wm. in order that it may be recorded and on the same day Catharine Cornwell wife of Silas K. Cornwell, who was examined separately and apart from her husband, and made a similar acknowledgement and request, and said it was he voluntary act, and that she did not wish to retract, Given under our hand and seals this the 4th day of June 1847.

A. H. Saunders {seal}
C. E. Norman {seal}

In Prince William County Court June 4, 1849

This deed from Cornwell & wife to Lynn &c. was presented to court with certificate annexed & ordered to be recorded.

Teste -- J. Williams  C. C.



["&c" is often used in land records as an abbreviation for et cetera, Latin for "and the rest." --cgl] 

Military Monday: 45 Years After

Free Lance (Fredericksburg, VA)
17 March 1910

45 YEARS AFTER

Three companies of Mosby's men, under Capt. Baylor, were engaged in a fight in Fairfax, near Reynolds' Cross Roads, two days after Lee's surrender. In this fight were W. B. Lynn, W. N. Tansill, and E. D. Cole.  After the fight was over Messrs. Tansill and Cole were missing and Lynn reported both of them killed or captured.  On Saturday, 45 years afterward, Lynn wrote here and obtained the signatures of Cole and Tansill to his application for a Confederate Pension.

We knew Mr. Tansill was a good sleeper, but we did not know he had ever been reported as gone to his long sleep.

Wedding Wednesday: Hutchison/Amedon

Free Lance (Fredericksburg, VA)
2 March 1907

HUTCHISON-AMEDON

At the residence of the bride's parents in Dumfries, Prince William county, Feb. 24, Miss Climerra N. Amedon and Mr. Quinton L. Hutchison, both of Dumfries, were united in marriage. A number of friends attended the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. A. T. Lynn, of Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchison will make their home in Dumfries.  We wish them a pleasant and profitable journey through life and that they may spend eternity in the presence of a loving Savior.

A Friend.

PWCo Items: News from Occoquan (1921)

Alexandria Gazette
28 October 1921

NEWS FROM OCCOQUAN

Mr. L. Leedman, Deputy Clerk of Prince William County, spent his vacation in Occoquan with friends. While here Mr. Ledman reports fine sport fishing.

The many friends of Mr. N. C. Davis regret hearing of his serious illness.

The revival in progress at Woodbridge or Occoquan as it is called recently, is attracting large crowds and so far success under the leadership of Rev. Nichols, at the Baptist Church.

Miss Nancy Davis, of Agnewville, spent the week end in Occoquan.

The Pie Social given by the Setignlos School League, was quite a success. Seventeen dollars was realized for a basketball court.

Rev. J. W. Beall has under construction a two room house on his farm recently purchased on the river near Featherstone. It promises to be an ideal ducking place.

Mrs. Cynthia Sanborn has returned from N.Y., and will spend the remainder of the winter with her granddaughter, Mrs. Evelyn Powell.

Miss Mary Carter, the principal of the Occoquan School, spent the week end at Independent Hill, taking in the fair on Saturday.

Mr. Carl Lynn has about completed his cement garage.

Mrs. Douglas Janney and wife have returned from Baltimore, where they have been buying fall and winter supplies.

Rev. Millechamp was in town calling Tuesday, and visited the Odd Fellows Lodge in the evening.

Fishing is the greatest sport of the villagers, also attracts large crowds from out of town.

Mr. Leo Beach landed an immense black bass Tuesday afternoon.

The young people are looking forward to Monday, October 31, Hallowee'en night, when they expect to have a masquerade party at the Lyric Theatre Hall.

Capt. Tom Selecman entertained a number of friends on Saturday evening last in honor of his daughter, Jane Elizabeth, it being her 9th birthday. Music and games were indulged in until a late hour. Her presents were numerous.

Mr. and Mrs. Clemm are spending their vacation at her home, Roanoke, Va.

Mr. Sam Carter, wife and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Walters, of Baltimore, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Carter, on Sunday.

Mr. Walter Woolfenden, Mr. C. Hill, of Kopp, Va., and Miss Virginia Carter, of Bethel High, spent the week end with Miss Ma[r]y Carter.

Mrs. Alice Arnold, who will be remembered as Miss Wolford, a former school teacher, paid a flying visit to friends in Occoquan recently. Her many friends were glad to welcome her back. She is now visiting friends in Richmond.

Mr. R. H. Woodyard visited relatives and friends in Brentsville Tuesday, returned, feeling better.

Mr. Harry Slack and son, Caldwell, and Miss Berry, visited Dumfries Sunday, calling on friends.

The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Arrington on Sunday, and left a 11 pound boy, of which they are very proud.

The teachers of Occoquan are planning to give a minstrel for the benefit of the school at an early date.

Work has begun on the Methodist Church. They expect to have it under roof by December 1.

The play scheduled for the benefit of Pohick rectory for Friday evening has been called off.

The community fair recently held at Bethel, was a decided success. Many of our people received first prizes on fancy articles, also on poultry.