Sunday's Obituary: Muschett

Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
21 April 1852

At Fleetwood, Prince William county, the residence of his sister, [Mrs. F. B. Gibson, relict of the late Col. John Gibson,] on the 4th instant, Maj. FRED'K. H. MUSCHETT, aged about 50 years. The writer of this feeble tribute to his memory does not know his exact age, and yet knew him long and intimately. Few men possessed of more gentleness, urbanity, and true gentlemanly feelings, have ever lived or died. Of extensive literary reading, and blessed with an extraordinary memory, his recurrence to historical facts and incidents was ready and exact. Had he given his attention to some of the learned professions, and directed to either, the energies of his mind, an eminent stand must have rewarded his labors. But he treads no longer the path of human life or worldly ambition. He had some frailties; who has not? But though they obscured, they never concealed his many virtues. They were evanescent--and as well might the morning cloud he said to have extinguished the sun because his beams are not so distinctly seen or felt.-- Would I could see his like again, as I have seen him in times gone by! Pease to his ashes!

A FRIEND.

Near Brentsville, Prince William, Virginia, in the 77th year of her age, Mrs. ELIZABETH SEXSMITH, a native of Virginia, and for many years a resident of Washington.

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Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
09 January 1858

OBITUARY.

DIED, at Fleetwood, Prince William county, Va., on Monday 28th December, Col. WALTER MUSCHETT, in the 82nd year of his age.

After a short and painful illness, this useful citizen and good man was suddenly snatched from us. Colonel M. was a native of Charles county, Md., and in the year 1800 he removed to Baltimore to engage in a mercantile pursuit, which he prosecuted with marked energy, ability, and probity until 1855, when he retired from the trials and excitements of business, to seek the quietude of a country life. Possessing that true spirit of patriotism and love for country, which ever burns in the true American breast, so soon as the last war with England was commenced, he closed his counting house in Baltimore, and gallantly offered his services to assist in defence of his country's rights. He was among the foremost in the unfortunate battle at Bladensburg, where he received a dangerous wound was taken prisoner by the British, but was soon exchanged and sent to Baltimore totally disabled from again entering that service which he had so magnanimously sought. He died as he had lived for many years--a sincere Christian--and the numerous friends and relatives who mourn his loss are left the consolation to believe that he is now enjoying the approving smiles of his Lord and Saviour in a home of eternal bliss.

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Alexandria Gazette (Va.)
23 January 1858

DIED, On Monday, 4th of January, at Fleetwood, the residence of her relative, Mrs. Frances B. Gibson, Mrs. LOUISA MUSCHETT, consort of the late Dr. Alexander Muschett, of Pr. William county, Va.

Sunday's Obituary: Linton / Muschett / Peake

Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC)
25 September 1821

On Sunday the 9th September, in the 26th year of his age, of a violent bilious fever, which he bore with exemplary fortitude, John Tyler Linton, only child of John Linton, Esq. of the town of Dumfries, in Virginia.

Daily National Intelligencer
18 February 1823

DIED, at the residence of Col. Gibson, in the town of Dumfries, on the 14th ins. of a pulmonary disease, Dr. Alexander Muschett, aged 31 years and 29 days. He was eminently distinguished for his professional and general acquirements. He has left a wife, one child, and a numerous circle of friends to mourn his loss; but they have the happy consolation in the reflection that, for some time previous to his death, he had the most satisfactory hope in a future state.

Commercial Advertiser (New York, NY)
01 February 1826

In Prince William county, James Peake, 89.

Sunday's Obituary: Hopkins / Muschett / Risen

Alexandria Daily Advertiser (VA)
2 February 1807

Departed this life, at Dumfries, on the 30th ultimo, Mr. C. H. MUSCHETT, merchant, of that place, in the 26th year of his age, after a short but severe illness.  He has left a number of connections and acquaintances to deplore his loss.




Daily National Intelligencer (DC)
14 July 1824

DIED, on the 6th inst. at the residence of John Gibson, Esq. in Dumfries, Va., Mr. CHARLES EDWARD MUSCHETT, of a pulmonary affection.




Alexandria Gazette (VA)
8 February 1875

January 25th, near Independent Hill, Prince William county, in the 21st year of her age, Mrs. FRANKLIN RISEN.

January 28th, near Independent Hill, Prince William county, at the residence of Mr. C. Corbin, Miss BETSY HOPKINS.

Will: George Williams (1827)

GEORGE WILLIAMS Will

Prince William County Will Book  M, pg 494

04 Oct 1825; proved 07 May 1827

In the name of God Amen I GEORGE WILLIAMS of the Town of Dumfries County of Prince William & State of Virginia knowing it is appointed for all men to die I do ordain this my last will and testament.  My desire is that my Executor hereafter mentioned do sell any part of my Estate that he may think most advantageous to the estate to pay all my just debts which I hop will be found few in number. 2^nd. That he pays out of my estate forty eight dollars annually to my sister JANE during her life.  3^rd I give to my wife CATHARINE all the balances of my estate real & personal during her life and after her death for my lands to be divided in the following manner to my son JOHN three hundred and fifty acres adjoining the land of Maj. Luke Cannon.  4^th Balances which I suppose to be one hundred & fifty acres I give to my grand son JESSE WILLIAMS, his father WILLIAM C. WILLIAMS to have the use of the same during his life but not to be allowed to commit, waste & timber to the injury of my grandson while under age.  5th I give to my two daughters FLORES & LOUISA my house & lott in the town of Dumfries as I suppose it sufficiently large for both jointly or divided into two aportionentz.  6^th I give to my grand son JAMES A. M. MUSCHETT one negro boy named Philip and to my grandson JESSE WILLIAMS one negro boy named Nat & one negro girl named Delia. 7^th I give to my JOHN one negro man named John a carpenter by trade.  8th The balance of my slaves to be equally divided between my four children my son WILLIAM only to have the use of the one fourth part that may fall to his lott during his life afterwards to be divided between his children.  9^th and lastly appoint my son John W. Williams my Executor no inventory or appraisement of my estate to be taken nor any security to be required of him as my Executor as witness my hand this fourth day of October 1825.

GEO. WILLIAMS

At a Court held for Prince William County the 7^th day of May 1827.  This last will and testament of George Williams deceased was presented to the Court and it appearing to the Court from their inspection and evidence of their witnesses that the same will is in the hand writing of the said George Williams said will is admitted to record.  And at a Court of Quarterly Sessions, continued and held for Prince William County Jun 6^th 1827. John W. Williams the Executor named in the last will and testament of Geo. Williams decd. came into Court and made oath to the same according to law and having taken the oath of an Executor and entered into bond Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form the Court dispensing with security according to the desire of the Testator it appearing that he had more visible property than would discharge his debts.

Teste, Philip D. Dawe

Friend of Friends Friday: $20 Reward (Mary)

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
25 August 1832

$20 REWARD

For the apprehending Negro Girl MARY, who ran off last night or this morning, and bringing her home, I will pay the above stated reward of Twenty Dollars, except she is taken in this or an adjoining County, in which case half the amount, and reasonable charges for bringing her home; if taken elsewhere than in Virginia or the County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, I will pay the twenty dollars for securing her so that I get her, and all reasonable charges if brought home, She is about 18 years old, five feet two inches high, rather stout, and of dark copper color.  She has the scar of a sore on one of her legs, near the ankle.  Took with her a variety of clothing, particularly a pair of sharp toed coarse leather shoes, lined.

B. E. HARRISON

La Grange, near Thoroughfare, Prince William Co., Virginia, 23d August, 1832

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The National Intelligencer and United States Telegraph will insert the above.

Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC)
16 March 1821

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD

Ran away from the subscriber, who resides in Stafford County, Va. on the 1st January last, a negro man, named JERRY, a blacksmith by trade, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, slender made, not very black, and of thin visage; he is fond of tobacco, and carries it generally in his under lip before he speaks, as if he had something in his mouth.  If necessary to examine him particularly -- he has a rupture near his groin, caused by a strain; has blue pantaloons, brown bearskin jacket, wool hat, all new, and has other clothing pretty much worn which he may probably wear at times.

Jerry was in Falmouth the 1st of January last, and I am informed he said he intended going in the neighborhood of Hay Market, in Prince William county, to see his mother.  He has a wife at Mr. John England's, just above Falmouth, Va.  He is well acquainted in Alexandria, where he once was taken at work in the streets when ranaway, and is probably there at this time.  The constables will please keep a look out for him.  The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver Jerry to me, or secure him in jail, so that I get him.  I believe he was formerly the property of Mr. Masshutt, in Dumfries.  Any person who may take him up will please give me the earliest notice.  My address is

COSSOM HORTON,
Stafford Court House, Va.

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Will: John McMillian

JOHN McMILLIAN

Prince William County Will Book K, pg. 126

18 Oct 1811; 4 Nov 1811

It is my desire that SARAH KEICH provided she out lives me should have in consideration of the love & affection which I entertain for her, as well as for a remuneration of past services the following property to wit three slaves, BETTY daughter to RACHAEL, MARIEA daughter to MARY, ALFRED son to WINNY all of which I give to her & her heirs forever, also her choice of four cows at my home place, also one horse worth thirty pounds also my household & kitchen furniture.  It is further my will & desire that she have during her natural life my dwelling house & two hundred acres of land contiguous thereto to be laid of in any manner or direction she may wish.  Given under my hand & seal this 18^th October 1811.

JOHN McMILLIAN {seal}

By desire

JOHN SPENCE

Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of

JNO. GIBSON JR.

WILLIAM ASHMORE

ALEXANDER MUSCHETT

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County November 4^th 1811.

This last will and testament of JOHN McMILLIAN decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the oaths of JOHN GIBSON JR. and WILLIAIM ASHMORE is ordered to be recorded.  And administration with the will annexed of JOHN McMILLIAN decd. is granted to JOHN BRISCOE he having taken the oath prescribed by law & entered into and acknowledged a bond with security according to law, which bond is ordered to be recorded.

Teste,  J. WILLIAMS

1852 - Democratic Meeting in Prince William

Alexandria Gazette

March 12, 1852

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN PRINCE WILLIAM.

At a meeting of the Democratic party of the county of Prince William, held at the Court house on Monday, March 1^st, (that being court day) B.E. Harrison was called to the Chair, and J. Thomas Leachman appointed Secretary.

Charles E. Sinclair, esq., introduced the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, That we concur in the recommendation of the Democratic members of the Legislature, for the holding of a Democratic State Convention, in the city of Richmond, on the 24^th instant, and that the Chair appoint a committee of one from each precinct in the county, to nominate to the meeting suitable delegates to said convention.

The Chair appointed Messrs. Jasper, Gaines, Brawner, Fisher, and Davis.

The committee raised by the above resolution, having retired, returned and reported the following delegates, who were unanimously chosen, viz:

For Occoquan precint – B. Brawner, Isaiah Fisher, Francis Hanna, A.H. Saunders, Chas. E. Norman.

For Dumfries precinct – Wm. C. Merchant, Robert B. Merchant, Thomas Golding, W.H. Norvill, Z.A. Kankey.

For Haymarket precinct – Charles H. Hunton, Wn. Lyon, John D. Dogan, Dr. Jesse Ewell, Richard O. Stanley.

For Independent Hill precinct – Seymour Lynn, Thomas N. Carter, Lawrence Cole, Moses Copin, Milton Fitzhugh.

For Brentsville precinct – Eppa Hunton, Charles E. Sinclair, Redmon F. Brawner, Daniel Jasper, Philip D. Lipscomb, Benjamin Johnson, James M. A. Muschett.

RESOLVED, That any Democrat of this county who may be in Richmond during the session of the Convention be requested to take his seat as a delegate from this county.

RESOLVED, That we DO NOT CONCUR in the recommendation of the National Committee appointed by the Baltimore Convention of 1848, to restrict the delegation to the approaching Democratic National Convention to one member from each Congressional District.

RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this meeting be forwarded for publication to the Age, Alexandria Gazette, Warrenton Flag, and the Democratic papers in Richmond.

The meeting, on motion, then adjourned.

B.E. Harrison, Chairman.

J.T. Leachman, Secretary

Certificate: Tebbs to Muschett

W. J. Tebbs to Charles M. Muschett Certificate
Prince William County Deed Book 1, pg. 78

I hereby certify that Charles M. Muschett this day made oath before me that his removal to the State of Virginia was with no intention to evade the act preventing the further importation of slaves within the Commonwealth nor has he brought with him or will cause to be brought any slave with an intent of selling them and that none of the slaves now in his possession to wit Mary, Charles & Anna have been imported from Africa or any of the West India Islands since the 1st day of November 1778. Given under my hand this 15th day of April 1800.

W. J. Tebbs

At a Court contd. And held for Prince Wm. County the 3d day of June 1800. This certificate of slaves imported from W. J. Tebbs to Chs. M. Muschett was presented to the Court and ordered to be recorded.

Teste. John Williams