Shopping Saturday: Crigler & Camper General Store

Crigler & Camper General Store was located next to the National Bank of Manassas in what is today "Old Town" Manassas and specialized in retail merchandise.  A.M. Crigler was the president and H. Camper the manager of the establishment.

In honor of today's "Small Business Saturday," please patronize your local, unique, small shops and businesses for your holiday gifts and goodies.

Manassas Journal - December 17, 1915

Deed: William Grigsby to Michael Lynn (1764)

1 June 1764
WILLIAM GRIGSBY to MICHAEL LYNN
Prince William Co., VA Deed Book Q, pg. 123

    THIS INDENTURE made the first day of June 1764 in the fourth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God/Great Britain, France & Ireland King defender of the Faith. And in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and sixty four between WILLIAM GRIGSBY Senr. of the parish of Overwharton in the County of Stafford of the one part and MICHAEL LYNN of the parish of Dittingen in the County of Prince William of the other part. Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM GRIGSBY for various consideration of the sum of five shillings current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said MICHAEL LYNN at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by the said WILLIAM GRIGSBY, Hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said MICHAEL LYNN all those tracts or parcels of land situate lying and being in the said County of Prince William and lying upon Powell's Run and its branches containing in the whole three hundred and seventy nine acres of land. The said land being granted to Leonard Barker by two several deeds issued out of the Proprietors Office of the Northern Neck of Virginia, one hundred acres being part of a Deed for three hundred & twelve acres & three quarters bearing date the 16th day of October one thousand seven hundred & twenty four, two hundred twenty nine acres by another Deed bearing date the twenty sixth day of July one thousand Seven hundred and twenty eight and by the said Leonard Barker sold and conveyed to the aforesaid WILLIAM GRIGSBY by Deeds of Leave and Release bearing date the twenty fourth & twenty fifth days of November One thousand Seven hundred and forty three, relation being thereunto had will more fully and at large appear. Together with all houses buildings orchards ways, waters, water courses, profits commodities hereditaments appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises hereby granted on any part thereof belonging or in any way wise appertaining. And the Reversion and revisions remainder & remainders, rinks, issues and profits thereof. To have and to hold the said land and all and singular other the premises hereby granted with the appurtenances unto the said MICHAEL LYNN his heirs Executors Administrators & Assigns from the day before the date hereof for and during the full term and time of one whole year from hence next Ensuing fully to be complete and ended Yielding and paying therefore the rent of one pepper corn on lady day next if the same shall be lawfully demanded to the intent and purpose that by Virtue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession the said MICHAEL LYNN may be in actual possession of the premises and be thereby enabled to accept and take a Grant and Release of the Reversion and Inheritance thereof to him and his heirs. In Witness whereof the said WILLIAM GRIGSBY hath hereunto set his hand and Seal the day & year first above written.

WILLIAM GRIGSBY {seal}

Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of
HUMPHREY CALVERT, CHARLES CORNWILL, RHD. GRIGSBY

At a Court held for Prince William County the fourth day of June 1764
    This Lease from WILLIAM GRIGSBY to MICHAEL LYNN was proved by the Oath of all the witnesses hereunto and on the motion of the said Michael the same is admitted to Record.  

Test. JOHN GRAHAM Ct. Cur.

Wedding Wednesday: Miller/Lynn (1899)

Staunton Spectator and Vindicator (Staunton, VA)
August 17, 1899

WEDDING IN ALBEMARLE.

Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Susan E. Miller near Free Union, Albemarle county, her daughter, Miss Bertie, was married to R. Lee Lynn, a prominent young business man of Roanoke City.  After the ceremony, congratulations and good-byes, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn left for Black Rock Springs, where they will spend their honeymoon.

Miss Miller is an accomplished and attractive young lady, a graduate of Von Bora College, and comes of the well known Comer family of Augusta county.

Mr. Lynn belongs to the large and influential Lynn family of Prince William county.

Current Affiars: Grave Matters

Yesterday's Editorial on InsideNova continued to keep a spotlight on the Prince William County School's insensitive and questionable handling of the grave site at their 12th High School construction site.

Grave Matters: It's Time for Some Respect and Dignity presents the issue clearly and succinctly, and underscores how following the "letter of the law" isn't enough -- especially when human dignity, community opinion, and history are sacrificed simply to facilitate the building of a school football stadium.

Holiday Events at PWCo Historic Sites

December 7

A Rippon Lodge Christmas

5pm–8pm; $10 per person, children under 6 free

Take a candlelight tour of Rippon Lodge and experience holiday celebrations from colonial Virginia through WWII.  Visit with Santa in the cabin during your stay.  Tours on the half hour.  Reservations required for candle light tours but not for visiting Santa.  Visits to Santa are free for everyone.  Please dress for the weather some activities are outdoors.     

Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, 703-499-9812

December 7

December 8

A Visit From Santa

Saturday, 10am-5pm. Sunday, noon-3pm; FREE

In December of 1862, artist Thomas Nast made one of the first known illustrations of Santa Claus. Santa was shown giving gifts to soldiers in the field at Fredericksburg, Virginia during the American Civil War.  This year, Santa will dust off that old suit he wore back then and make an appearance at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre.

Guests can make old-time holiday decorations and Pomander balls with citrus fruit and cloves to take home for decorating their tree or give as gifts.  Pictures with Santa available at $5 for 4x6 or $10 for 8x10

On Sunday, join Historic Faith Ministries at 10 a.m. for a traditional Christian Christmas service at the Union Church.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 20136, 703-792-5618

December 14

Slave Holidays at Ben Lomond                                                                                                       

5pm-7pm; tours ever 30 minutes $7.00 per person, free for children under six. Advanced reservations are suggested but not required.                                                                                         Take a candle lit tour of the main house and slave quarter to learn how the enslaved community celebrated the holidays and how they resisted the institution that kept them enslaved. Living history vignettes will allow some of the enslaved workers at Ben Lomond to come to life, giving you a unique perspective into this period of American history.                                                     

Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA 20109; 703-367-7872.

December 14

Brentsville Holiday Concerts

5 and 6pm Concerts

FREE

Get in the Holiday spirit with an evening of seasonal music at the beautiful and historic Brentsville Union Church.  Two concerts will be performed by the Brentsville District High School Chorus.  Enjoy hot cider and cookies by a warm bonfire.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895

Military Monday: Lucien N. Fewell

Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA)
October 20, 1864

Lynchburg, Va, Oct 18, 1864

Lucien N. Fewell, company H, 17th Va infantry, Corse's brigade, Pickett's division, was captured in front of Bermuda Hundreds about the last of July, since which time his friends have heard nothing from him; he is supposed to be at some of the Northern prison camps.

Any information concerning him through the New York Daily News or other Northern papers and the Richmond Enquirer will be gratefully received by his parents.

W.S.F.
oc18-54t address

Sunday's Obituary: Mollie (Holmes) Lynn

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

January 11, 1920

Manassas, Va. -- Mrs. Henry Fairfax Lynn, 72, died Tuesday at the home of her grandson, Walter Holmes Robertson, near Gainesville.  She was the widow of the first president of the National Bank of Manassas and before her marriage was Miss Mollie Holmes, of Loudoun county.