Clover Hill Farm Cemetery
Manassas, Virginia
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| Photo by Carolyn G. Lynn |
Infant Son
of J.B. & F.S.
Johnson
Died
March 20, 1895
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| Photo by Carolyn G. Lynn |
Infant Son of
J.S. [&] E.E. Johnson
died July 28th
1817
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Tombstone Tuesday: William Brawner
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| Willam Branwer Clover Hill Farm Cemetery Manassas, Virginia (Photo by Carolyn G. Lynn) |
SACRED
To the Memory of
WILLIAM BRAWNER
Departed this Life
September 6th, 1861
in the 46th year of his age.
Will: Robert Thurman (1817)
ROBERT THURMAN Will
Prince William County Will Book L, pg. 70
11 Oct 1817; proved 03 Nov 1817
In the name of God Amen I ROBERT THURMAN of Prince William
County and State of Virginia being of sound mind and memory do make this my
last will and testament as follow. I
give and bequeath unto my loving wife ELIZABETH THURMAN all my estate real and
personal during her natural life and after her death to my children. To my son EDMOND I give and bequeathe four
hundred dollars payable in twelve months after the decease of my wife. I also give and bequeath unto my grand
daughter ANN FRANCIS, daughter of WM. THURMAN deceased the sum of two hundred
dollars. I also give and bequeath unto
my son THOMAS a negro boy named AMOS. I
also give and bequeath the unto my son SANFORD the following negroes BARNETT,
NAT and DANIEL. I also give and bequeath
unto my son JOHN a negro man named HENSON.
I also give and bequeath unto my daughter CATHERINE the following negroes
SILVEY and JESSE. I also give and
bequeath unto my daughter PEGGY FEWELL the following negros ANN and her child
SINAH. I also give and bequeath unto my
son JAMES the following NELL and ISAAC.
I also give and bequeath unto my grand children ELIZABETH FEWELL,
WILLIAM FEWELL and ROBERT THURMAN son of JOHN a negro girl by the name of
MARIAH. I also give and bequeath unto my
children THOMAS, SANFORD, and CATHARINE each one feather bed and one cow and
calf. I also give and bequeath unto my
son SANFORD my lease called Thomas Lot.
I also give and bequeath unto my sons THOMAS and JOHN my Lease called
Seales Lot. I also give and bequeath
unto my following children THOMAS, JAMES, JOHN, SANFORD, PEGGY and CATHARINE
the balance of my estate to be equally divided between them after the death of
my wife. I appoint my sons THOMAS &
SANFORD sole Executors of my estate, given under my hand this eleventh day of
October in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seventeen.
ROBERT THURMAN {seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of
SAML. HANCOCK, J. W. WILKINSON, BENJAMIN JOHNSON, WILLIAM L.
WILKINSON
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William
County Nov the 3rd 1817. This
last will and testament of RBT. THURMAN decd. was presented to the Court and
being proved by the oaths of JOHN M. WILKINSON and WM. L. WILKINSON, was
thereupon admitted to record and –
At a Court held for said County Feby 2nd 1818,
THOMAS THURMAN one of the executors named in the last will and testament of
ROBT. THURMAN decd. came into Court and made oath to the same according to law,
and having taken the oath of an executor and performed what is usual in such
cases, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste, PHIL. D. DAWE
Monday, August 5, 2013
Matrilineal Monday: Martha J. Lynn
Matrilineal Monday is another blogging prompt suggested by Geneabloggers, focusing on the female line of a family (i.e., histories of female ancestors, brick walls, and fortuitous finds, etc.).
As it happens, one of my personal and most frustrating brick walls involves my great-grandmother. My grandfather, Earl J. Lynn, was born in Independent Hill, Prince William County on 11 October 1891. Military records give the name of his mother as Martha J. Lynn, noting (in some cases in scrawled handwritten notes) that "Lynn" is Martha's maiden name, not her married name. (I suppose my grandfather went through his life having to explain/re-explain that he wasn't misunderstanding the directions on those forms when asked for his mother's maiden name.) One form notes that Earl's father's name is "John Lynn," but every "John Lynn" in the county at the time is married/with children.
There are no marriage records for Martha or death records, for that matter, other than those of her birth on 14 April 1869 in Prince William County to Edna Ann (Cole) and John Henry Lynn. She passed away before 1900, probably sometime during the 1890-1900 census "lost record" years, and is buried in the Cole Family Cemetery .
My grandfather married Anna Bell Walton on 12 September 1925 in Rockingham County, Virginia. They had two children, Dorothy Jean Lynn and my father, Howard Moore Lynn, but the marriage didn't last. Very probably for that reason, I never met my grandfather Earl and there have been no papers/photos/memorabilia handed down to me from the Lynn side of the family.
After 25 years of searching, the mystery remains, and my brick wall continues to loom: Who is the father of Martha J. Lynn's child?
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| Anna Bell (Walton) Lynn, wife of Earl J. Lynn Elkton, Rockingham Co., VA (date unknown) |
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Sunday's Obituary: Lynn
Alexandria
Gazette (Alexandria, Va) – May 26, 1830 -- Departed
this life the 19th inst. in the 48th year of her age,
after a severe and long affliction, which she bore with Christian fortitude,
Mrs. Sarah A. Lynn, consort of Capt. Joseph R. Lynn, of Fairview, Prince
William county Virginia. In her death
her husband lost a dear companion and her children a tender and affectionate
mother, and the Baptist Church a worthy member.
Alexandria
Gazette – September 20, 1869 -- DIED. At Gordonsville, August 30th,
1869, Lucian Ashby, son of Milton and Mary F. Lynn, aged 1 year, 11 months and
4 days. “Suffer little children to come
unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Richmond Times Dispatch
(Richmond, Va) – July 23, 1908 -- Warrenton, Va., July 22 – Mrs. Ann M. Lynn,
aged eighty-eight, died here last night at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs.
S. W. Maphis. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. S. J. Conway, and three sons, Rev. Frank A. Strother, A. W.
Strother, of this place, and Henry H. Lynn, of Prince William, the latter a
stepson.
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| Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA) - May 26, 1830 |
Friday, August 2, 2013
Friend of Friends Friday: $300 Reward for Thornton
Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) - October 7, 1853
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. -- Ran away from the subscriber, living near Buckland, Prince William County, Va., on Sunday the 25th inst., Negro Man THORNTON, about 30 years of age, and stout; very dark; 5 feet 7 or 8 inches in height;wide mouth, thick lips, high cheek bones; slow of speech, and much inclined to laugh or smile when spoken to; little or no beard, and considerable stoop about the neck and shoulders. When last seen had on a white felt hat and blue frock coat.
--$50 will be given if taken in any part of this State; $100 in any other Slave State; $200 in Pennsylvania, and $300 in any other Free State, provided he is secured in jail so I get him again.
T. M. Washington
Near Buckland, Pr. Wm. Co., Va.
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. -- Ran away from the subscriber, living near Buckland, Prince William County, Va., on Sunday the 25th inst., Negro Man THORNTON, about 30 years of age, and stout; very dark; 5 feet 7 or 8 inches in height;wide mouth, thick lips, high cheek bones; slow of speech, and much inclined to laugh or smile when spoken to; little or no beard, and considerable stoop about the neck and shoulders. When last seen had on a white felt hat and blue frock coat.
--$50 will be given if taken in any part of this State; $100 in any other Slave State; $200 in Pennsylvania, and $300 in any other Free State, provided he is secured in jail so I get him again.
T. M. Washington
Near Buckland, Pr. Wm. Co., Va.
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| Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) - October 7, 1853 |
Thursday, August 1, 2013
August Events at PWCo Historic Sites
August 1-31
Year of the Historic House Museum Free Admission Days
11am – 4pm; Free; Free admission does not apply to special programs.
In 2013 Governor and First Lady McDonnell are commemorating the year of the Virginia historic house. Virginia has more than 100 historic homes, most of which are open to the public as museums and historic sites. These homes offer a wealth of cultural, historical, and architectural information and promote an understanding of, as well as an interest in the story of Virginia. In honor of the announcement the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division will host special free admission days at Ben Lomond Historic Site and Rippon Lodge Historic Site. Tours will run on the hour.
Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA. 703-367-7872
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA .703-499-9812
August 5-9
Basic Civil War Camp
9am - 12pm; $130 per child, ages 8-13, reservations required
Children will participate in activities designed to develop a better understanding of soldier life during the American Civil War. Activities include: “Enlist in Virginia’s Army,” “Life in Camp,” “Infantry Drill,” “Did Civil War Soldiers Really Eat that Stuff?,” “Civil War Medicine,” and a field trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895
August 10
The Deadliest Enemy
11am - 4pm; $5 per person, free for children under six
During the quiet winter of 1861-62, men were still dying long after the Battle of First Manassas. Disease killed more Civil War soldiers than combat and both armies were especially hard hit during the first years of the war. Please join staff for a guided tour about the Civil War soldiers' deadliest enemy. Tours begin on the hour with the last tour beginning at 4 p.m.
Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA. 703-367-7872.
August 10,11,24,25
Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Guided Tours
11am - 3pm, tours leave on the hour, donations accepted
Bristoe Station Battlefield staff and volunteers will provide guided tours of the battlefield. Learn about Camp Jones and the two battles that took place here in 1862 and 1863. Tours begin on the hour and depart from the kiosk in the parking lot on Iron Brigade Unit Avenue. Last tour at 3pm. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. No pets please. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, The parking lot is located off of Iron Brigade Unit Ave., Bristow, VA. (703) 366-3049.
August 17
Nature Trail Walk
1pm; $5 per person, free for children under six
Take a guided tour along the nature trails at Brentsville and learn about the plants and animals that call this part of Virginia home.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895
August 24
Victorian Sundays
11am; FREE
On Sundays in Victorian America, it would not be hard to find the citizens of cities and towns. They were worshiping and fellowshipping at the community church. Join us at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Center’s Union Church for a unique program that focuses on 19th Century worship practices and church centered activities. The program is conducted by Historic Faith Ministries, a volunteer community group.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895
August 26-30
Advanced Civil War Camp
9am - 12pm; $130 per child, ages 8-13, reservations required
Children will participate in activities built on fundamentals that they learned during the Basic Civil War Camp. Participants will drill their peers, learn an artillery drill, explore noncommissioned officers administrative responsibilities, spend a day with Confederate General Robert E. Lee, and take a field trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park. Participants MUST have attended the Basic Civil War Summer Camp.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895
August 27 – 29
History Mini Camp
Tuesday- Thursday,
9am – Noon
$20 per day or $50 for all three days, ages 8-12
Explore the daily lives of kids living in Prince William County in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Every day will feature a different time period. Activities will include; crafts, games, history, music, food and much more. Registration required.
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA. 703-499-9812
Looking Ahead….
September 7-8, 2013
WWII Weekend
11am – 4pm; Free
Admiral Black the last owner of Rippon Lodge was a WWII veteran and survivor of Pearl Harbor. Learn about daily life of soldiers in the European and Pacific Theatres. World War II living historians will portray Axis and Allied soldiers. They will discuss their equipment, armaments and historic military vehicles. Learn about the home front and the many ways that citizens supported the war effort. View collections of original
WWII artifacts.
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA. 703-499-9812
September 14, 2013
Bluegrass at Brentsville
1pm - 5pm; $10 per person, $5 PWC employees with ID, children free under six
Enjoy the lively sounds of bluegrass bands on the grounds of Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. Music will be held from 1-5pm with additional activities on the grounds. Buildings will be open for tours and food available for purchase.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895
Historic Preservation Division
Civil War Sesquicentennial Events
“There Was a Want of Vigilance” – Battle of Bristoe Station Exhibit at the Manassas Museum
August-October, Manassas Museum ($5 admission)
9101 Prince William St, Manassas
Exhibit will feature rare artifacts from the Battle of Bristoe Station. Featured items will include personal effects of A.P. Hill and other leading participants of the battle. Exhibit cosponsored by the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division and the ManassasMuseum. Contact Manassas Museum for more information at 703-368-1873
Bristoe Station Campaign 150th Symposium
Saturday – Sunday, September 14-15, 2013
$75 per person, Symposium will take place at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Manassas, VA
Join local and national historians on an exciting two day symposium covering Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s last offensive campaign of the Civil War at Bristoe Station. The first day of the symposium offers a full day of lectures and discussions on the actions and battles in the Bristoe Campaign, book signings and lunch. The second day includes a seven hour bus tour of the Bristoe Campaign with a boxed lunch. Contact Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park at 703-366-3049 for more information. For reservations, contact 703-792-4754 or rorrison@pwcgov.org
Bristoe Station Campaign Bus Tour
Saturday, October 5, 2013
$85 per person, includes lunch. Reservations required, space is limited
Enjoy a full day with an in-depth tour of the sites and battlefields that made up the Bristoe Campaign. Stops will include: BristoeStation Battlefield Heritage Park, Auburn, Remington and Buckland. Historians will explain how this important campaign impacted soldiers, civilians and its overall impact on the outcome of the Civil War. Participants will have a chance to see little known or visited sites. Contact Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park at 703-366-3049 for more information and reservations.
Battle of Bristoe Station 150th Commemorative Weekend
Saturday – Sunday, October 12-13, 2013
Free, donations encouraged
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station, tours, musical performances, lectures, tours and living history demonstrations and encampments to represent the soldiers and units present at the battle in 1863. Weekend kicks off on Saturday at 10am with a dedication ceremony featuring keynote speaker Dr. James I. Robertson Jr. The Virginia History Mobile will be available on Saturday and a Youth Activity Tent will also be available all weekend. Contact Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park at 703-366-3049 for more information.
For more information on Prince William County Historic PreservationDivision events, programs, volunteer and rentals please call 703-792-4754 or email historicpreservation@pwcgov.
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