In Chancery: Trustees of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Library of Virginia
Prince William County Chancery ID 1910-34

Gainesville, Va.
April 4th 1910

My dear George,

The enclosed transcription is part of the minutes of our Vestry Meeting on June 14th 1909 relating to our Church Trustees.  The question of having Trustees appointed to hold the Church property in the Parish was discussed, and as Mr. Thos. J. Chew was the only trustee living in the parish, Major A. H. Johnson having moved away, George G. Tyler was elected in his place and Mr. M. Cave was elected as the third Trustee.  The Secretary was directed to write to Major Johnson giving him the reason why it was desirable to have trustees living in the Parish.

On the 21st June 1909 the following was entered on the Minutes "Mr. C. E. Jordan was still a Trustee and on Motion Mr. Cave's name was withdrawn as one of those to be recommended to the Judge of the Court for appointment."

I hope the above is all Sufficient.

Yours sincerely,

ASE Thorp

In the matter of appointing trustees of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, at Haymarket, Prince William County, Virginia.

It appearing to the court by proper authority of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, of Haymarket, Virginia, that George G. Tyler was elected in the room and stead of Major A. H. Johnson, resigned, as one of the trustees to hold legal title to said religious denomination's property, in conjunction with C. E. Jordan and Thomas J. Chew, therefore, it is ordered that George G. Tyler be, and he is hereby appointed trustee in the room of Major A. H. Johnson, resigned, to hold legal title to said denomination's property in conjunction with C. E. Jordan and Thomas J. Chew.

1910 April 11 Entered

Sunday's Obituary: Ella Lipscomb Weedon

Evening Star (Washington, DC)
15 May 1944

Mrs. Ella Weedon Dies; Former Manassas Resident

Mrs. Ella Lipscomb Weedon, former resident of Manassas, Va., and member of a prominent Prince William County family, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alexander E. Bauhan, Maplewood, N.J. She would have been 79 years old tomorrow.

Mrs. Weedon was the daughter of the late Judge William E. Lipscomb and Mrs. Lipscomb of Manassas. Her husband, Hugh H. Weedon, died in 1940.

She is survived by two sons, Lt. Col. Sidney L. Weedon, in the Army here, and Maj. Hugh H. Weedon, Jr., of New York, and another daughter, Mrs. John E. Chase, Washington.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Manassas Cemetery, followed by burial there.

Sunday's Obituary: Yellow Fever in PWCo. / Mildred P. Jordan (1878)

Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
7 September 1878

THE YELLOW-FEVER IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA.-- A representative of the Republican had a conversation with a resident of Haymarket, Prince William county, Va., yesterday, who stated in the presence of another gentleman that he left home on account of the yellow-fever making its appearance in the village. The place is located some thirty-five miles from Alexandria, Va., and its condition is such as would never breed this pestilence; but, like many other instances, it was brought there by fleeing refugees.

Mr. Jordan, who has a widowed mother and two brothers residing in this place, some years since went to Memphis, Tenn. to reside. Twice previous has this scourge compelled him to leave that city, and last Saturday one week ago he, with his wife and three children, arrived in Haymarket. The wife was complaining during the week, and filled with fright lest the seed of the disease had been sown among them ere they left the plague-stricken city. Only too soon were her fears realized, for on last Saturday she was taken ill with the fever and died the following Monday. Before her death the husband was prostrated, and the party furnishing this information left the village about that time, and does not know whether or not the contagion stopped, satisfied with these two victims. -- Washington Republican, 6th.

[A story that needs confirmation.]


Alexandria Gazette
5 September 1878

THE HAYMARKET YELLOW FEVER CASE
Haymarket, Va., September 5, '78

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:

I gave Mr. Jordan a certificate saying that Mrs. Jordan died of the Typho-malrial fever, but have subsequently changed my opinion, as you will see from an article I sent to the Manassas Gazette. I unhesitatingly say, now,that Mrs. Jordan died of the yellow fever; no other cases have occured, nor do we look forward to any thing of the kind, as every precaution has been taken.

Very respectfully, John Randolph, M.D.

Alexandria Gazette
10 September 1878

NO FEVER.--The report that the two children of Mr. J. P. Jordan, at Haymarket, are down with yellow fever is incorrect. A letter received from there this morning says that there are no new cases, nor are any expected.

[Mildred M. Jordan (1847-1878), wife of James P. Jordan, is buried at St. Paul's Episcopal Church cemetery in Haymarket, Virginia -- cgl]

Newspaper Tidbit: Quarantine Declared (1917)

Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
20 August 1917

QUARANTINE DECLARED

Town of Manassas and Prince William County Take Steps Against Infantile Paralysis

[Special to The Times Dispatch]

Manassas, Va., August 19 -- Although infantile paralysis has not appeared in Manassas or Prince William County, the town board of health has declared a quarantine against "Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren Counties, and such other infected areas as may be brought to the attention of the board." Posters have been circulated broadcast, and a quarantine officer has been appointed by the town council to meet all incoming trains. Three children in a family, two of which have been visiting in the Valley, have been placed under quarantine for a period of two weeks. Mayor W. C. Wagener and Dr. J. C. Meredith, town health officer, have issued a statement recommending that children under sixteen years be kept away from public gatherings during the danger period.

Fauquier County also has declared a quarantine against all infected districts. In a poster signed by Dr. R. W. Garnett, whole-time health officer for Fauquier, it is stated that children under sixteen will not be permitted to attend public gatherings of any kind during the period of quarantine.

Wedding Wednesday: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fairfax Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fairfax, 120 Sixth street S.E., who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary January 8.  Mr. Fairfax, 71, and Mrs. Fairfax, 70, both natives of Prince William County, Va., have lived in Washington for 33 years. They have on[e] child and one grandchild. -- Harris & Ewing Photo

Richard Henry Fairfax (20 Aug 1869 - 29 September 1951), son of Addison S. Fairfax and Mary J. Davis, married Mary "Minnie" V. Reid, daughter of  Reuben C. Reid and Catherine Garner, in Prince William County on 8 January 1891).

Land Records: Brenton (1845)

Alexandria Gazette
21 October 1845

A SMALL FARM IN PRINCE WILLIAM FOR SALE. -- I wish to sell my farm in Prince William county, called BRENTON.  It lies on Slaty Run, about four miles from Brentsville, contains two hundred and thirty-six acres, originally good, and is readily improved by clover and plaister.  The improvements are a DWELLING HOUSE, with two large rooms on the firts floor, and three on the second, with a good cellar and the usual outhouses. If a larger quantity of land is desired by the purchaser it can be purchased at a fair price of Mr. Lucian Dade, who owns a large tract adjoining Brenton. Northern men, who desire a small farm, in a neighborhood remarkable for health, good society, convenience to mills, post office, and places of religious worship, are invited to examine for themselves. If not sold previously at private sale, this Land will be offered at public auction, at Brentsville, on the 1st. Monday in November next. For terms, which will be accommodating, apply to James H. Ried, at Brentsville.

GWYNNETTA W. DADE

Prince William, Va., oct 7--eots

Newspaper Tidbit: Outbreak of Smallpox at Hoadly, VA

Alexandria Gazette
21 December 1921

OUTBREAK OF SMALLPOX AT HOADLY, VA.

Heath Department Here Gives Aid to Stricken People

ABOUT 20 CASES

Dr. Foulks and Dr. West Left Today for That Place -- Schools in Hoadly Are Closed

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Twenty or more cases of smallpox are reported at Hoadly, Prince William county, Va., according to a report made to Dr. L. E. Foulks, city health officer and Dr. Foulks accompanied by Dr. W. C. West, the latter city bacteriologist left today for that place to give what assistance they could to the Prince William authorities. A call for help was asked of the local health department. Everything possible will be done to help prevent a spread of the disease. The schools have been closed and there is a general vaccination of residents of that place now in progress, according to reports received here.

Dr. Foulks says the citizens of Alexandria should just now avoid that section because they may become infected. The going of the officials of the city health department to Hoadly is simply from a humanitarian standpoint and they will do everything within their power to prevent a further spread of this dreaded disease.