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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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. 

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Will: John Sullivan Sr. (1849)

Will of John Sullivan Sr.
PWCo Will Book P, pg. 413
Proved: 4 June 1849

In the name of God Amen, I JOHN SULLIVAN Sr. of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia, being old in years and weak in body, but of sound mind & disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human live, also being desirous to dispose of all such worldly Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with --- I give and bequeath the same in manner following.

    1st. It is my will and desire that my three children to wit CHARLES CRAVEN SULLIVAN, CATHARIN SMOOT and ANN SULLIVAN, shall remain upon my farm during their natural life.

    2nd. That if my son CHARLES C. SULLIVAN should die before his sisters, that his portion of the sd. farm and what personal property he should possess at his death shall be equally divided between his sisters CATHARIN and ANN or their heirs, but should he survive both of them that my executor hereinafter named shall apportion him one third of sd. farm for his maintenance during his natural life and at his death to be disposed of as above stated, and act as his Guardian.

    3d. It is my will and desire that my farm shall belong to my three above named children to them and their heirs forever, reserving the right to my daughters to bequeath the same after the death of their brother. The said farm contains to the best of my recollection one hundred and forty two acres in two lots, it being purchased seperately as appear by reference to the clerks office embrachesing houses orchards & ____.

    4th. I give to my daughter CATHARIN SMOOT one bed, bedstead & furniture, one cow & calf one shot gun, 1 spining wheel & one griddle & walnut chest.

    5th. I give to my daughter ANN one bed, bedstead & furniture, one cow & calf, one sorrel mare & cart one clock, one walnut chest & one pine one walnut folding table, one flese wheel & cupboard.

    6th. I give to my son CHARLES C. SULLIVAN one bed, bedstead & furniture, one b[l]ack walnut chest and all my wearing apparel. 

    7th. I give to my grandson WILLIAM H. SMOOT one bed, bedstead & furniture & one cow.

    8th. I give to MATILDA HARRISON one bed, bedstead & furniture.

    9th. It is my desire that my executor shall divide or give to each of my children, grandchildren & Matilda Harrison the several articles of personal property as above devised to them.

    10th. I desire that the balance of my personal property not herein named be sold by my executor and after paying my burial expenses and just debts, the balance be equally divided by him between my four children CHARLES C., CATHARIN, ANN, & JOHN SULLIVAN JR.

    And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend JESSE E. WEEMS executor of this my last will & testament, hereby revokeing all other former wills or testaments by me heretofore made and the County Court of Prince William shall not require security of him my said named executor. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this 16th day of December 1848.

JOHN SULLIVAN SENR. {seal}

Signed, Sealed, published & before us for the last will & testament of the above named John Sullivan Senr. 

OBED CORNWELL
SILAS K. CORNWELL
JAMES CORNWELL

In Prince William County Court June 4th 1849

This last will & testament of JOHN SULLIVAN SENR. decd. was presented to the Court, proved by the oaths of OBED CORNWELL, SILAS K. CORNWELL & JAMES CORNWELL, subscribing witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded & JESSE E. WEEMS the Executor therein named came into Court & renounced the burthen of the executor thereof. And on the 5th day of June 1849 Administration with the will annexed, on the estate of JOHN SULLIVAN SENR. decd. is granted to JOHN SULLIVAN JR. who came into Court & took the oath prescribed by law & entered into & acknowledged a bond with security according to law.

Teste,   J. WILLIAMS   C.C.

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Wedding Wednesday: Harrison-Redman / McKiney-Harrison

Daily National Intelligencer (DC)
21 December 1850

In this city, on Thursday evening, the 19th instant, by the Rev. J. E. Weems, Mr. JOSEPH HARRISON to Miss MARGARET REDMAN, both of Prince William county, Virginia.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. JOHN L. McK[I]NEY to Miss MATILDA H. HARRISON, of said county and State.



Monday, March 30, 2020

Will: William L. Scott (1830)

Will of William L. Scott
PWCo WB N, pg. 262

As it is appointed for all men to die, and having been blessed by Divine Providence to whom I feel gratefull with some of this worlds goods, and being now in a sound state of mind do solemly make and ordain this my last Will and Testament written with my own hand and sealed with my seal.

I then therefore do will, and bequeath, to my loving & affectionate mother Clarinda Scott, all my monies, lands, slaves, goods, debts and all and every kind of property whatever that I now, or may have, at any future period. These I solemly give, after my Brother James W. Scott whom I appoint my Executor shall have paid all my just debts. I also give and bequeath all my right and interest in my Fathers Estates, and all and every interest that I may have in my Uncle Noah Maddox's Estate, and I also give to her all & every interest that I may have or now have in any & every property whatever, to have & to hold and dispose of in any way she thinks proper.  Given under my hand & seal this 14th day of April 1830 at Cedar Hill Prince Wm. County& State of Virginia.

William L. Scott {seal}

Signed & sealed in presence of
J. E. Weems
Thomas I. Maddox
Allison Maddox

As I owe but few debts & those of a small magnitude I have explicit confidence in my brother James W. Scott's discharging them when ever called on. It is therefore my wish if the Court will allow it, to permit him to act as Executor with Security.

Given under my hand & seal this 14th day of April 1830
Cedar Hill Prince Wm. County VA

William L. Scott {seal}

Signed & sealed in presence of Jesse E. Weems

At a Court held for Prince William County the 5th day of July 1830.

This last will and testament of William L. Scott decd. was proved by the oaths of Jesse E. Weems and Allison Maddox witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Teste, P. D. Dawe  Ct. cur.

1836 Dec. 5.  James W. Scott qualified as Executor of W. L. Scott decd. 

Teste, J. Williams   CC



Saturday, May 27, 2017

Events: "The Dead Files" investigates the Weems-Botts Museum

Noted for years as being one of the most haunted places in Virginia, tonight the Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries, Virginia, will be the focus of The Travel Channel's "The Dead Files."  The investigation focuses on the Merchant family, who resided in the house from the 1860's until 1968.

More on the museum and tonight's episode can be found here.

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Sunday's Obituary: Tansill

Alexandria Gazette
6 March 1846

At the residence of her father, Rev. J. E. Weems, Summerfield, Prince William County, Va. on the 1st inst, in the 24th year of her age, Mrs. FRANCES ANN, consort of Lieut. Robert Tansill, of the U.S. Marine corps., of pulmonary consumption. During her protracted sickness, the beauties of christianity were made manifest in her patient and cheerful acquiesence under the afflicting rod of Him, who,
"Behind a frowning providence
Doth hide a smiling face.
How blest is our sister bereft
Of all that could burden the mind!
How easy the soul that has left
This wearisome body behind!
Of evil incapable, thou,
Whose relics with envy I see,
No longer in misery now,
No longer a sinner like me."



Alexandria Gazette
20 July 1846

DIED, at his residence in the County of Prince William, Va., on the 30th of June, Mr. SAMUEL TANSILL, in the 39th year of  his age, leaving a wife and four children, to mourn their irreparable loss.



Alexandria Gazette
1 June 1849

DIED, in Dumfries, Va., on Tuesday, the 29th ult., after an illness of five days, Mr. JOHN TANSILL, in his 70th year.



Alexandria Gazette
7 January 1856

On the 4th inst. at 6 o'clock, LUTHER TANSILL of the United States Coast Survey, aged 20 years and 5 months, son of the late Samuel Tansill, of Prince William co., Va., 


Monday, April 25, 2016

Deed: Able to Milstead (Raccoon Hill) (1834)

Deed:  Able to Milstead
PWCo DB 13, pg 369
4 March 1834

This Indenture made this 4th day of March 1834 between Thomas Able and Francis his wife of the one part of the County of Fauquier & State of Virginia and Henry Milstead of the county of Prince William & State of Virginia of the other part.  Witnesseth that the said Thomas Able & Francis his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Sixty dollars to them by the said Henry Milstead in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained, granted, sold & conveyed and by these presents do bargain grant sell & convey unto the said Henry Milstead, his heirs and assigns a lot of land containing thirty nine & half acres a part of Racoon Hill farm near the Town of Dumfries to have & to hold the said lot of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said Henry Milstead his heirs & assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said Henry Milstead his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Thomas Able & Francis his wife for themselves their heris executor & administrator do hereby covenant and agree to and with the Henry Milstead his heirs & assigns that the said Thomas Able & Francis his wife & their heirs that the said lot of ground with its appurtenances unto him the said Henry Milstead his heirs & assigns against against [sic] them the said Thomas Able & Francis his wife and their heirs and against all persons whomsoever shall & will by these presents forever warrant & defend. In witness whereof the said Thomas Able & Francis his wife have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day & year above written.

Thomas {his mark} Able {seal}
Francis {her mark} Able {seal}

Prince William County to wit:
     We John W. Williams & Jesse E. Weems justices of the peace in the county aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Thomas Able party to the above deed bearing date on the 4th day of March 1834 personally appeared before us in our county aforesaid & acknowledged the same to be his act and deed and desired us to certify the said acknowledgement to the Clerk of the county court of Prince William in order that the said deed might be recorded. Given under our hand & seals this 4th day of March 1834.

Jno. W. Williams {seal}
J. E. Weems {seal}

Prince William County to wit:
     We John W. Williams & Jesse E. Weems justices of the peace in the county aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Francis Able parties to a certain deed bearing date the 4th day of March 1834 personally appeared before us in our county & being before us privately and apart from her husband having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her she the said Francis acknowledged the same to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly signed, sealed & delivered the same and wished not to retract it. Given under our hand & seals this 4th day of March 1834.

Jno. W. Williams {seal}
J. E. Weems {seal}

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County the 5 day of March 1834.
     This Indenture between Thomas Able and Francis his wife of the one part and Henry Milstead of the other part, with certificate annexed, was presented to the court, and ordered to be recorded.

Teste,

Jn. Williams

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Sunday's Obituary: Susana Slade

Washington Gazette
22 October 1821

On the 7th inst. at Dumfries, of perfect exhaustion after delivery, in the 23d year of her age, Mrs. Susana Slade, consort of Richard Slade, Esq. and eldest daughter of the Rev. M. L. Weems -- leaving those affectionate relatives not so much to grieve as to rejoice with thankfulness to God for the loan; though alas! too short of a wife and a daughter, whose early piety and virtues rendered her so lovely in life, and after death so precious to memory.   (Communicated)


Sunday, June 15, 2014

Church Record Sunday: Trinity Episcopal Church

Alexandria Gazette
June 7, 1873

EPISCOPAL CHURCH AT MANASSAS

At a meeting of the vestry of the Episcopal congregation at Manassas, one day this week, Rev. John McGill announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking steps for the erection of a church at Manassas, and the Treasurer submitted a statement of the funds on hand for that purpose, as follows:  $410.75, and $57.56 as due from former Treasurer, making a total of $468.31.  On motion, Messrs. B. D. Merchant and John C. Weems, were appointed a committee of arrangements, for the commencement and completion of the church, in which they are requested to ask the aid and co-operation of all well wishers to that end. A plan of the building was presented and adopted; the name to be Trinity Church.



Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Wedding Wednesday: Norman/Lynn

Alexandria Gazette
May 27, 1844

MARRIED,

On Wednesday evening, May 22d, at Mountain View, Prince William county Va., by the Rev. Jessee E. Weems, Mr. Charles E. Norman, to Mary F., daughter of Benson Lynn, Esq., all of Prince William.

[The Cincinnati papers please copy.]



Saturday, November 9, 2013

Will: Solomon Ewell Jr. (1818)

SOLOMON EWELL JR. Will
Prince William County Will Book L, pg. 218
11 Jul 1814; proved 06 Jul 1818

In the name of God Amen I SOLOMON EWELL JR. of Bele Ville in the County of Prince William & State of Virginia from the uncertainty of this my mortal life do make this my last will & testament in the following manner.  To wit, I first & principally commend my Soul to Almighty God, praying His forgiveness of all my sins thro the mediation of our blessed Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.  After my just debts are paid I bequeath to my loving wife SARAH BALL EWELL all the property then in possession or may be entitled to & all of which that was conveyed to JAS. E. HEATH by deed of trust for her use & benefit, to be disposed of in any manner she may think most proper during her life.  But should she die without a will, I bequeath all the remaining property to be equally divided between JESSE EWELL WEEMS of Dumfries & JESSE EWELL JR. of Chapel House & their heirs forever.  In witness whereof I affix my hand & seal this eleventh of July eighteen hundred & fourteen.

SOLOMON EWELL JR. {seal}

JOHN B. SANFORD, ALEXANDER BLACKWELL, WILLIAM LARKIN

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

This last will and testament of SOLOMON EWELL JR. decd. was presented to the Court and the same was proved to be all in the hand writing of the sd. EWELL by the oaths of CHS. EWELL & JESSE EWELL & admitted to record.  And administration with the will annexed of the Estate of SOLOMON EWELL JR. decd is granted to SARAH B. EWELL who took the oath of an admr. And entered into and ackd. a bond with security according to law.


Teste, PHIL. D. DAWE

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Wedding Wednesday: Notices Outside of PWCo

Baltimore Patriot (Baltimore, MD) - November 11, 1815 - On Tuesday evening the 14th instant, at Locust Grove, Prince William county, Va. by the Rev. Mr. Mathews, Mr. George Sweeney, of Washington City, to Miss Mary S. C. Hooe, daughter of the late Bernard Hooe, junior, Esq. of the former place.



Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC) - June 1, 1821 - MARRIED, On Sunday the 20th inst. at Waterloo, the seat of Nedham L. Washington, Esq. of King George county, Va. by the Rev. Mr. Thornton, Otho W. Callis, Esq. of Prince George's county, Md. to Miss Jane Ashton Alexander, fourth daughter of Colonel Gerrard Alexander, of Prince William county, Va.



Daily National Intelligencer - March 18, 1826 - At the Thoroughfare, Prince William county, Va., on Thursday, the 9th ist., by the Rev. Mr. Barnes, John S. Chapman, Esq. of Frankfort, Ky., to Miss Matilda L. A. Chapman, eldest daughter of George Chapman, Esq.



United States Telegraph (Washington, DC) - April 29, 1828 - Married, in Stafford County, Va. at the residence of Captain H. Eustace, on Thursday evening, the 17th April, by the Rev. Mr. Weems, George William Fitzhugh, Esq. Merchant of Brentsville, Prince William County, to Miss Sarah S. B. Henry, daughter of the late Edward Henry, Esq. of Northumberland County, Virginia.



Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA) - March 5, 1834 - MARRIED, on Thursday evening, 27th ultimo, at Mount Pleasant, Prince William County, Va., by the Rev. Mr. Berkley, Howison Hooe, Esq. of Prince William County, to Miss Catharine, daughter of Daniel McLean, deceased, of Alexandria D.C.

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Jessee E. Weems, Mr. John Fountain, to Miss Mary Patterson, daughter of Jessee Rossin, Esq., all of Prince William County, Virginia.


Sunday, December 30, 2012

Marriage Notices Outside PWCo


Providence Patriot (Providence, RI) – 18 December 1822
MARRIED, in Prince William county, Vir. On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Latham, Mr. Christopher C. Cushing, of Seekonk, Mass. To Miss Eleanor Newman, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Newman, Esq. of the former place.

Baltimore Patriot (Baltimore, MD) – 10 February 1824
MARRIED, at Snow Hill, Prince William county, Va., James M. Tyler, to Miss Ann Matilda, eldest daughter of Col. William Hebb.

Torch Light (Hagers-town, MD) – 14 September 1826
…On the same day [Thursday 7th], in Prince William county, Virginia, Mr. Jacob Snively, of Hancock, to Miss Harriet Blackwell, daughter of D. Blackwell, Esq.

Gloucester Telegraph (Gloucester, MA) – 9 October 1830
Another Revolutionary Soldier gone!!!  At Summerfield, Prince William County, Va., on the 5th ult. By the Rev. J. E. Weems, William Flatford, Esq. a soldier of the Revolution, aged 85 years, to Miss Chloe Allen, aged 45.

Richmond Whig (Richmond, VA) – 19 May 1840
MARRIED.  On Thursday 14th instant, by the Rev'd Wm. S. Plummer, Mr. Dan'l A. Ratcliffe of Prince William County, to Miss Mary Frances, daughter of James Bosher, Esqr. Of this city.

Massachusetts Spy (Worcester, MA) – 2 February 1848
In Petersham, Jan 10, Mr. N. Look, of Prince William County, Va., to Miss Sarah Ann Lincoln.

Critic-Record (Washington, DC) – 23 October 1875
MARRIAGE LICENSES.  Licenses to wed have been issued to Henry Washington and Jane Ware, George R. Atkinson, of Prince William co., Va., and Jennie B. Jones, of Fairfax county, Va.; Thomas C. Johnson and Elizabeth Tilghman, both of Baltimore; Thomas Shea and Mary Devine.

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) – 01 July 1899
COCKE-SMITH.  [Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.]  Roanoke, VA., June 30. – Miss Lillie May Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob D. Smith, was married tonight at St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church to Corey B. Cocke, of Prince William county.  Miss Marion Cocke, of Roanoke, was maid of honor and Dr. E. L. Downs best man.  The happy couple left on the midnight train for a Northern bridal tour.

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) – 28 September 1899
TAYLOR-SPINDLE.  [Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun].  Fredericksburg, VA., Sept. 27 – Mr. Robert B. Taylor, of Prince William county, and Mrs. Mary Alice Spindle, of Caroline county, were married heretoday at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. J. P. Stump officiating.

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) – 7 November 1903
HOTTLE-ROBINSON.  [Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun].  MANASSAS, VA., Nov. 6. – Miss Virginia Robinson, daughter of Mr. J. H. Robinson, and Mr. J. S. Hottle, of Shenandoah, Va., were married on Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock at the home of the bride, near Manassas, by Rev. R. Smith, of this place.  A wedding dinner was served immediately after the ceremony, after which Mr. and Mrs. Hottle left on a Northern tour.  On their return they will reside in Manassas.

Baltimore American (Baltimore, MD) – 22 June 1905
CLARKSON-THELIN. – A marriage of much interest which took place last evening was that of Miss Marie Bertin Thelin, daughter of Mrs. William T. Thelin, of Mount Washington, to Mr. Thomas B. Clarkson, of Prince William county, Va.  The bride, through her father, the late William T. Thelin, of this city, is of old French Huguenot descent, while through her mother, a daughter of the late Judge Griswold, she is a representative of one of the most important colonial lines of Maryland.  She is a very charming young girl, who only made her debut two seasons ago.  The groom is a son of Dr. Clarkson, of Prince William county, and comes of an old South Carolina family.

The ceremony was performed at 8 p. m. at St. John's Protestant Episcopal church, Mount Washington, by the rector, Rev. Wilbur F. Watkins, Jr.  The interior was beautifully decorated by the members of St. Mary's Guild with a profusion of sweet peas, roses, smilax and ferns.  Over the chancel was erected a canopy of red and white roses, beneath which the young couple stood for the marriage service.  Announcing the approach of the bridal party the hymn "Oh, Perfect Love" was sung by the choir of St. John's, the wedding chorus from "Lohengrin" being afterward rendered upon the organ by Miss Berth leary as the processional.  The bride entered with her brother, Mr. Griswold Tehlin, by whom she was given away.  She wore an exquisite gown of white liberty silk, trimmed with old lace, and a tulie veil, taught with orange blossoms.  Her ornaments were pearls, and instead of a bouquet she carried a white prayer book.  Two little girls – Misses Mary Kirk and Floy Van Den Burg – served as flower girls in dainty frocks of white embroidered mull, with pink ribbons, and carrying a basket of pink bridesmaid roses.

Mr. Walter Clarkson of Washington, brother of the groom, was best man.  The ushers were Mr. Robert H. B. Beverly, Mr. Alexander M. Breckenridge, and Mr. Hugh T. Clarkson, all of Virginia; Mr. Carl Clarkson, of Alabama, Mr. Thomas B. Headley, of Philadelphia, and Mr. William T. Thelin, Jr. of Lewiston, Pa.  After the ceremony the immediate members of the two families and the bridal party returned to the residence of Mrs. Thelin to drink the health of the bride and groom, who soon after left on their wedding trip.  Upon their return they will reside in Washington, D.C. 

On Tuesday afternoon the bridal party, with members of the two families, were entertained at luncheon at the Baltimore Country Club by Mrs. Charles E. Phelps, sister of the bride.  On Monday evening, a dinner in honor of the groom and his attendants was given by Charles. E. Phelps, also at the Country Club.

Baltimore American (Baltimore, MD) – 25 April 1906
Wedding in Manassas.  [Special to The American]  Manassas, Va., April 24 – Dr. W. U. Newman and Miss Florence Herrell were married at 12 o'clock today at the home of Capt. And Mrs. J. E. Herrell, on Battle street.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of the members of the bride's family and a few of her more intimate friends.  Dr. Newman is a prominent physician of this place.  The bride's father, Capt. J. E. Herrell, is a treasurer of Prince William county.

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) – 27 August 1907
CLINE-KEYS.  [Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.]  Fredericksburg, Va., Aug. 26 – Miss Annie Gertrude Keys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Keys, of Prince William county, and Dr. T. C. Cline, of Dumfries, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. A. J. Cummings officiating.  The couple left on a bridal tour for the Jamestown Exposition.  They will reside at Dumfries.

Washington Bee (Washington, DC) – 29 June 1918
QUIETLY MARRIED.  Miss Dovie Peters and Mr. Norman B. Grigsby were married Wednesday, June 19, 1918.  Owing to the recent departure of the bride's brother for France, the couple were married quietly by the Rev. J. Strange, of Alexandria, Va.  Only the nearest relatives were present.  The bride wore a lovely gown of white georgette crepe trimmed most artistically with white and pink beads.  The hat was of white straw and georgette crepe touched here and there with forget-me-not, which corresponded most wonderfully with the bouquet she carried.  Her only attendant was her sister, Miss Nellie B. Peters, of Washington.  The bride and groom left immediately after the ceremony for a short stay with their parents in Virginia.  The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Peters of Manassas, Va.  The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grigsby of Marshall, Va.  The couple will later return to Washington, where Mr. Grigsby will take up his duties with the War Risk Insurance.







Sunday, November 6, 2011

Marriage Notices: Occoquan

Virginia Argus
May 1, 1807

Married, on Tuesday evening last, Mr. James Taylor, of this city, to Miss Maria Gordon, of Occoquan.

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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
June 28, 1809

Married, on Sunday evening last, by the Reverend Mr. Robins, Mr. Solomon Parsons, of Occoquan, to the amiable Miss Harriot Coffer, of Fairfax county.

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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
January 7, 1819

MARRIED, On the same day, by the Rev. Mr. Spiller, Mr. Thomas West to Miss Elizabeth Gray, of Prince William.

On the 25th, by the Rev. Mr. ---, Mr. Thomas Moore, of Fredericksburg, to Miss Margaret Fisher, of Occoquan.

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Alexandria Herald (Alexandria, VA)
March 24, 1820

MARRIED. At Occoquan, Va. On Thursday 16th inst. By the Rev. Wm. Allen, Mr. Thos. Reeves, M D of Prince William county, Va. To the amiable Miss Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr. John Shaw, merchant, of the fomrer place.

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Alexandria Herald (Alexandria, VA)
March 27, 1820

MARRIED. On Tuesday last in Dumfries, Va. By the Rev. Mason L. Weems, Mr. Henry C. Slade, merchant of this place, to Miss Charlotte Ewell Weems, daughter of the Rev. M. L. Weems, of the former place.

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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
July 12, 1834

MARRIED. At Occoquan, on Tuesday, the 8th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Smith, George R. Spalding, of Charles County, Md., to Miss Mary, daughter of Michael Cleary, Esq.

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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
March 10, 1840

MARRIED. On the 3d instant, in Occoquan, Prince William County, (Va.) by the Rev. Mr. Weems, Mr. George Knight to Miss Mary McCarty, daughter of Mr. Chalaham McCarty, that place.

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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
March 8, 1852

MARRIED. At Occoquan, Prince William County by the Rev. Leachman, Leland A. Lynn to Catharine, daughter of the late John T. Selecman.

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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
April 2, 1858

MARRIED. At Occoquan meeting house, March 14th, 1858 by Elder Lloyd Kidwell, Mr. Benoni Cornwell, and Miss Cordelia Ann Cornwell. At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Leroy Cornwell, and Miss Columbia E. Cornwell, (two Brothers and two Sisters,) all of Prince William Co., Va.

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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
August 11, 1863

MARRIED. On the 2d inst. By the Rev. Dr. W. M. D. Ryan, George H. Gill, of Baltimore to Miss Maggie A., fourth daughter of the late John T. and Jane M. Selecman, of Occoquan, Prince William county, Va.

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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
October 17, 1866

MARRIED. On Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Grace Church by Rev. Henderson Suter. R. Rollins Fowle, of Alexandria, to Barbara W. Saunders, daughter of the late Dr. Addison H. Saunders, formerly of Occoquan, Prince William County, Va. No cards.

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Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC)
March 12, 1885

MARRIAGES. In this City, on Tuesday, 10th inst. By the Rev. Mr. Post, Dr. A. Sanders, of Occoquan, Prince William County, Virginia, to Miss Ellen M. Moore, daughter of the late Thomas Moore, of Alexandria, D.C.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Will: Charlotte Ewell

CHARLOTTE EWELL Will
Prince William County Will Book  M, pg 402
25 Jan 1826; proved 05 Jun 1826

In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six I CHARLOTTE EWELL of Dumfries being by the blessing of my Heavenly Father of sound mind tho low in health do make this my last Will and Testament revoking all others made prior to this date.  It is my wish (as Legatee to my Father’s Estate what may befal me as an equal portion with the others, as also a debt due me from the same of twenty two pounds ten shilling and six pence with interest since his Death eighteen hundred and five) should be applied to the payment of Eleanor a servant I purchased at the Belair sale as also some other articles which my account will show my physician’s bill and funeral expenses paid and the remainder to be placed in the hands of my sister Weems for the benefit of M. L. WEEMS and F. M. WEEMS as she may think proper and to my beloved sister Weems I give the said Eleanor, Frederick and his sister Mary, to have and to hold by her, her heirs and assigns perfectly free from any title or claim that can be brought against them, as my title is undoubted and I do hereby appoint Mr. Henry C. Slade my Executor of this my last will and testament to which I annex my hand and seal this day the 25 of January 1826.

CHARLOTTE EWELL

Witness,
HENRY SLADE, NANCY C. WEEMS, JESSE CHESNEY

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County  the 5th day of June 1826.  This last will and testament of CHARLOTTE EWELL decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the oaths of Nancy O. Weems and Jesse Chesney is ordered to be recorded.

Teste, PHIL. D. DAWE