Patricia Anne Burress

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 13 Feb 1961, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; Party held for Mrs. Lonnie VanDyke

Patricia married Lonnie E. VanDyke on 23 Dec 1960 in Raven, Tazewell County, Virginia. Lonnie was born on 28 Oct 1942 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 22 Feb 2013 in Burrlington, Alamance, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1920: 1920, Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
• Census 1930: 1930, Berwind, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 4 Jan 1935, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Burress and Helen McGuire, of Cedar Bluff, were visiting in Richlands Sunday.
• Newspaper: 10 Mar 1935, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Circles 1 & 2 met with Mrs. Baylor McGuire & Mrs. Sherman Burress Thursday with 10 members and two visitors present. Circle 1 had charge of the Bible study, the leader being Mrs. H.G. Norman, while circle 2 presented program. A miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Mrs. Sherman Burress, nee Miss Virginia McGuire. Delicious refreshments were served.
• CV News: 11 Jul 1935, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Burress, Cedar Bluff, were the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Burress here Sunday.
• Newspaper: 18 Oct 1936, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Burress are the parents of a 7 lb boy born Oct. 12. The baby has been named James Robert
• Newspaper: 1937, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Burress and son Bobby and Mrs. W. B. McGuire were visiting in Richlands last week.
• Deed: 15 March 1955, Tazewell County, Virginia; Property Deed
• Newspaper: 24 June 1965, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Burress of Cleveland Ohio, are spending a week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Christian and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Burress and other relatives.
• Newspaper: 16 Jun 1966, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Burress of Cleveland Ohio are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Victor Christian and June and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Burress this week.
• Deed: 25 March 1967, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Sell of two lots of land to Willis P. Williams

Notes:

Deed:
Tazewell County Deed Book Page 347
15 March 1955

Mailed to: Sherman Woodrow Burress Richlands, VA Box 262 - 4/5/55

THIS DEED, made and entered into this 15th day of March, 1955, by and between Fannie D. Ray and Early W. Ray, her husband, parties of the first part, and Sherman Woodrow Burress and Virginia Alice Burress,his wife, parties of the second part.

WITNESSETH:that for and in consideration of the sum of Five Thousand Ten Dollars ($5,010.00), of which consideration of sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) is this day cash in hand paid, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties of the first part, the remaining Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), being evidenced by a certain negotiable, promissory note, dated the 15th day of March, 1955, payable to the order of Fannie D. Ray, at Richlands, Virginia, in the principal amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) made and executed by the aforesaid Sherman Woodrow Burress and Virginia Alice Burress, as makerers, with interest from date at the rate of 6% per annum on the unpaid balance, said principal and interest being payable in 132 monthly installment of $51.84 each, commencing on the 15th day of May, 1955, and continuing on the 15 day of each month thereafter until fully paid, the said Fannie D. Ray and Early W. Ray, her husband, parties of the first part, do hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey, to the aforesaid parties of the second part, Sherman Woodrow Burress and Virginia Alice Burress, his wife, with covenants of General Warranty of Title, with appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, all those two (2) certain lots, pieces or parcels of land, situated in Tazewell County, Virginia, and which are designated as Lots Nos. SIXTY-EIGHT (68) and SIXTY-NINE (69) in Block No. FOUR (4) as show on that "Certificate and Plat of Goldie M. Johnson's subdivision of 20.16 acres of land, situated east of the Town of Cedar Bluff, in Tazewell County Va., and which plat and certification are of record in the Clerk's Office of the said County in Deed Book No. 164, page 69, and referenced to which is here made for further particulars and the provisions thereof; and the foregoing being the same and indentical real estate which the female grantor herein, Fannie D. Ray, acquired from T.J. Davis and Mrs. T.J. Davis, his wife, by deed dated the 1st day of September, 1953, and which is of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 218, page 91, reference to which is here made.There are excepted and reserved, however, from this conveyance, the water, water rights, privileges and property, in so far as they are or may be applicable to the property hereby conveyed, which were excepted and reserved in the deed which conveyed such real estate, from H.w. Bane and wife to Goldie M. Johnson, which is of record in the said Clerks Office in Deed Book 163, page 301 and which are also excepted and reserved in the said certification and plat.It is further understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the said Sherman Woodrow Burress and Virginia Alice Burress will have and keep the dwelling house located on said real estate insured against loss and damage by fire in the sum of at least $4500.00, until the balance of the purchase money is fully paid, with loss payable or mortage clause attached to the policy of insurance in favor of Fannie D. Ray, as her interest may appear, the same being as additional security for the payment of said debt.A vendor's lien is hereby expressly reserved and retained upon the real estate hereby conveyed to secure the payment of the deferred purchased money note herein
before described, with the interest which may become due thereon.The note herein above described waives the homestead exemption and provides for the payment of 10% attorney's fees if placed in the hands of an attorney at law for collection, which said note also provides that if as many as five installments thereof are not paid at the time and place specified, the entire unpaid principle sim and accrued interest shall at once become due and payable without notice at the option of the holder thereof, but failure to exercise such option shall not constitue a waiver of the right to exercise the same in the event of any subsequent default.Witness the following signatures and seals

Fannie D. Ray Early W. Ray

State of Virginia county of Tazewell, to-wit:I, Tivis D. Owens, a Notary Public of and for the County aforesaid, in the state of Virginia, do certify that Fannie D. Ray and Early D. Ray, her husband, whose names are signed to the fire going and hereto annexed deed, dated the 15th day of March, 1955, have acknowledged the same before m e in my county aforesaid.My commission expires the 23rd day of June, 1958. Given under my hand this 15th day of March, 1955.

Sherman married Virginia Alice McGuire on 15 Dec 1934. Virginia (daughter of William Baylor McGuire and Martha Louise Belcher) was born on 26 Jun 1914 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Nov 1993 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 9 Mar 1935, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, VA; (Bluefield Daily Telegraph 10 March 1935) Cedar Bluff, Va., March 9 - Cirlces 1 and 2 met with Mrs. Baylor McGuire and Mrs. Sherman Burress Thursday with ten members and two visitors present. Circle 1 had charge of the Bible study, the leader being Mrs. H.G Norman, while circle 2 presented the program. A miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Mrs. Sherman Burress, nee Miss Virginia McGuire. Delicious refreshments were served.
• CV News: 11 Jul 1935, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Burress, Cedar Bluff, were the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Burress here Sunday
• Newspaper: 10 Sep 1939, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Sherman Burress gave a surprise shower Tuesday night in honor of her sister, Miss Frances McGuire....
• Newspaper: 13 Feb 1961, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; Party Held for Mrs. L. VanDyke

Notes:

Died:
Burial: Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Raleigh living with new wife Cannie, no children yet. Renting house. Occupation Day Labor, currently working. Can read/write
• Census: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Wife wife Cana, children Walter (8), Sarah (6), Byrd (4), Emery (3) and Dora (1) Married 10 years. Renting house; coal miner, can read/write
• Draft Card: 1918, Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia
• Census 1920: 1920, Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA; With wife Cannie and children Matilda, Byrd, Emery, Dora, Ernest, Sherman, Georgia and Lola. Renting home, Truck Loyer for coal mine (no idea what a Loyer is, probably misspelled on census) assuming Sarah died, doubt she'd be married yet.
• Census 1930: 1930, Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA; Street address 255 Berwind-Newhall Road. Renting home $8 month. with 2nd wife Frances, children Georgia, Elise, Perry, Joe S No radio, Miner. (Elsie is Frances daughter, I thought Joe was too until I found his birth info, Ral. & Cana were his parents)
• CV News: 4 Jan 1935, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; In the Clinch Valley Newspaper -Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Burress were visiting children in West Virginia last week
• CV News: 31 Jan 1935, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; In the Clinch Valley Newspaper - Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Burress were visiting their uncle (probably Dudley P. Earls) in Cliffield Sunday.
• CV News: 22 Mar 1935, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; In the Clinch Valley Newspaper - R. H. Burress was visiting his son (May be Byrd P. Burress) at Canebrake over the weekend.
• CV News: 11 Jul 1935, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; In the Clinch Valley Newspaper - Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Burress, Cedar Bluff, were the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Burress here Sunday.
• Deed: 24 July 1939, Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia; Deed Between R.H & Frances Burress and J. Ed and Blanche Bandy.
• Deed: 15 Feb 1941, Tazewell County, Virginia; Deed between R.H. and Frances Burress and Byrd P. and Ella Burress.
• Draft Card: 1942, Tazewell County, Virginia; Draft Card

Notes:

Draft Card:
Residence Canebrake, West Virginia
Age in Years 38
Birth Date 28 August 1880
Occupation Miner
Employed By New River & Pocahontas Coal Company
Employed Where Canebrake, West Virginia
Nearest Relative Canie May Burress
Residence Canebrake, West Virginia
Height Tall
Build Medium
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Registration Date 11 September 1918

Deed:
Deed Book 145/306

This deed, made and entered into, this 24th day of July, 1939, by and between J. Ed Bandy and Blanche Bandy, his wife, parties of the first part and R.H. Burress and Francis Burress, his wife, parties of the second part.

Witnesseth: that for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) paid and to be paid as hereinafter set out, the parties of the first part do hereby, bargain, grant, sell and convey, with convenants of general warranty of title, unto the said R.H. Burress and Frances Burress, his wife, parties of the second part, all of those certain lots or parcels of land situate, lying and being in Baptist Valley, in Tazewell County, Virginia, together with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, and designated as Lots Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16) as shown a a map identified as "Sub-division of the Gus Payne farm situated in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia"
which map is attached to and made a part of a deed from J.A. Payne and Ella Payne, his wife, to Kathleen Payne, dated even date herewith and to be forthwith recorded in Clerk's Office for Tazewell County, Virginia, and being a part of the same real estate conveyed to the said Gus Payne by Minervia V. Peery by deed dated June 1st, 1926, and of record in the Clerk's office of Tazewell County, Virginia in Deed Book, No. 105, Page 3, references to said last mentioned deed and map is hereby made.

The consideration for this conveyance is the sum of one hundred dollars ($100), as hereinabove stated, of which amount the sum of Thirty-Three and 33/100 dollars ($33.33) is cash in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the balance of said consideration, being the sum of sixty-six and 67/100 ($66.67), is evidence by three negotiable interest bearing notes, dated April 15th, 1939, executed by the said J. Ed Bandy and payable to the order of J.A. Payne at the Farmer's Bank of Clinch Valley, Tazewell Virginia, in one (1), two (2), and three (3) years, respectively, after date, with interest from date at the rate of six per cent per annum, until paid; the first two of said notes being in the sum of Twenty-two and 22/100 dollars ($22.22) each, and the third and last of said notes being in the sum of Twenty-two and 23/100 dollars ($22.23)

These said notes are to be taken over and redeemed by the said parties of the second part. It is understood and agreed between the parties hereto that the parties of the first part do hereby expressly reserve a vendor's lien on the lots of land herein conveyed to secure the payment of the deferred purchase money notes hereinabove described.

Witness the following signatures and seals: J. Ed Bandy (seal) Blanche Bandy (seal)

Deed:
This deed made this 15th day of February 1941 between R.H. Burriss (sic) and Frances Burriss (sic), husband and wife, parties of the first part, and Byrd P. Burress and Ella Burress, husband and wife, parties of the second part:

Witnesseth: That for one dollar cash in hand paid by the parties of the second part to the parties of the first part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledges, and other consideration as hereinafter set forth, the said parties of the first part do hereby grand, sell and convey, with covenants of general warranty of title, unto the said Byrd P. Burress and Ella Burress all those two certain lots or parcels of land, together with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situated and being in Baptist Valley, in Tazewell County, Virginia designated and described as Lots No 15 and 16 on that certain map or plat entitled: sub-division of the Gus Farm situate in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia: which said map or plat is attached to and recorded with a certain deed from J.P. Payne and wife to Kathleen Payne, of record in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Tazewell County, Virginia, reference to which is here made for a more complete description of the property hereby conveyed; and being the same real estate which was conveyed to the grantors herein by J. Ed Bandy and Blanche Bandy, his wife, by deed dated the 24th day of July, 1939 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 145 page 306 reference to which is also made for a more complete description of the property hereby conveyed.

Reserving, however, unto the grantors, and to the survivor of said grantors, so long as either of said grantors may live, a life estate in said lots or parcels of land hereby conveyed.

It is expressly understood between the parties hereto that there is a Vendors Lien subsisting against this property to secure certain deferred installments of the purchase price owing to J.A. Payne as set forth and mentioned in the aforesaid deed from J. Ed Bandy and wife. Of the notes therein mentioned, the last two in the principal sum of $22.22 and $22.23, respectively, are unpaid and outstanding.

The parties of the second part, by their acceptance of this deed, do hereby assume the payment of the said unpaid deferred purchase money, as evidence by the notes aforesaid, witness the following signatures and seals.

R.H. Burriss (sic) Frances Burriss (sic) T.G Shufflebarger - Notary Public

Draft Card:
Residence RFD #1 Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Va
Age in Years 61
Birth Date 28 August 1880
Employed By Self Employed
Where Baptist Valley, Tazewell Virginia
Nearest Relative Frances Burress
Residence Cedar Bluff, Va
Height 5'8"
Build 135
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Gray
Complexion Ruddy

Buried:
Both his obit and his death certificate says Hankins Cemetery, and that is where his 2nd wife Frances is buried.

But Earls Cem, Earls Branch, Tazewell Va is where living relatives say that he was buried, and Patrica Christian (Raleigh's granddaughter) says she remembers going to the funeral when she was 14.

There is no stone at either place for him.

Raleigh married Cana Mae "Cannie" Combs on 31 Jan 1900 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. Cana (daughter of Meredith Richard Combs and Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Totten) was born on 6 April 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 28 Feb 1927 in War, McDowell County, West Virginia; was buried in Mar 1927 in Hartwell Cemetery, McDowell County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; She is also listed as living with parents & siblings. Unable to read or write. Occupation listed as Day Labor. (Working on her parents farm?) The census was probably being taken right around the time they were married which is why she is in two places.
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Living with husband Raleigh & children: Walter 8, Sarah R. 6, Bird 4, Emery 3, Dora 1. Can't read/write
• Census 1920: 1920, Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA; With husband & children Tilda, Bird, Emery, Dora, Ernest, Sherman, Georgia and Lola

Notes:

Died:
Cause of death Tuberculosis

William married Martha Louise Belcher. Martha was born on 10 Oct 1891 in Rosedale, Russell, Virginia, USA; died on 04 Feb 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; John with 2nd wife Jennie & children, Rosa, Henry, Sarah, Mary John, Flora, Dora and Jennies daughter, Mollie B. Chambers Farmer, can read/write, renting farm.
• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; John, living with 2nd wife Jennie, daugher Bettie and step daughter Mollie Chambers. Renting house, can read/write coal miner
• Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Living with wife Jennie (no children listed) Occupation: Teacher (holding classes in house) Rent, can read/write

Notes:

Birth:
I have seen John's middle name as both William and Wesley. This birth record doesn't even list his name as John. "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917 P65," Wm. Burress 10 Mar 1861 Tazewell, VA. Parents: Wm. and Sarah Burress.

Died:
OBIT: Bluefield Daily Telegraph 24 May 1929

JOHN BURRESS, RICHLANDS, DIES

Native of Tazewell County Had Been Bedfast from Rheumatism For Past Six Months; Funeral Today Richlands, VA, May 24 --

John Burress, 68 died at his home one mile northeast of Richlands early this morning from rheumatism, from which he had been bedfast for the past six months.

He was a native of Tazewell County and was twice married.

His first wife was a Miss Tilda Earls of near Gillespie.

His second wife was a Miss Cinthia Chambers of near Richlands.

He was known quite well among the people of Tazewell County as the "horse trader" on account of his good judgement of horses.

He is survived by his wife and the following children: John Burress, Jr.; Raleigh Burress of West Virginia; Newton Burress of North Tazewell; Mrs. George Quesenberry of Pounding Mill; Mrs. Henry Shortridge and Mrs. Vergil Reedy of Richlands.

Funeral will be held at the home Saturday and interment will be in the Jones Chapel cemetery near Cedar Bluff

John married Matilda "Tildie" Rose Earls on 9 Sep 1879 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. Matilda (daughter of Samuel Earls and Amanda Melvina "Mandy" Delong) was born in 1861 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 3 Nov 1895 in Cavatts Creek, Tazewell Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Married:
Husband's Name John Burress
Husband's Age 18
Husband's Birthplace Tazewell County, Virginia
Husband's Residence Tazewell County, Virginia
Husband's Condition Single
Husband's Father William Burress
Husband's Mother S.E. Burress
Husband's Occupation Farmer

Wife's Name Matilda Early (sic)
Wife's Age 16
Wife's Birthplace Tazewell County, Virginia
Wife's Residence Tazewell County, Virginia
Wife's Condition Single
Wife's Father S. Early
Wife's Mother A Early
Marriage Date 09 September 1879
Marriage Place Tazewell County, Virginia
Performed By J.R. Sparks

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1880, Tazewell County, Virginia; I can't find him or his brother Poindexter in 1880 census. Elizabeth is remarried at this point & lists children: Charles Bowling & Harvey Bowling (who were going by Pennington in 1870) no sign of William either. Also not listed with Grand-mother Sibby. Grand-father died in 1879
• Homestead: 10 Nov 1894, Tazewell County, Virginia; Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. November 10, 1894 Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, of Tazewell County in the State of Virginia, being a house holder and head of a family do hereby set aside (More...)
• Homestead: 9 Aug 1895, Tazewell County, Virginia; Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. August 9, 1895 Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, of Tazewell County in the State of Virginia, being a house holder and head of a family do hereby set aside (More...)
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Homestead: 26 Dec 1913, Tazewell County, Virginia; Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, a householder and head of a family, and resident of the County of Tazewell in the state of Virginia, do hereby declare my intention to claim and do hereby claim select and set apart as (More...)
• Census 1920: 1920, Lee, Mingo, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Name:
Also known as Meredith Pennington. Father's name was Pennington (died in CW), eventually took mother's maiden name, not sure why other then after their father died family lived with grandfather Combs.

Census 1870:
Living in HH of g-parents, William & Sibby Combs, w/mother Elizabeth Pennington & siblings Poindexter, Harvey & William F. Pennington (Harvey & William are not sons of Thornton, & Eliz. didn't remarry yet, so don't know who the father of these two is.)

Homestead:
Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. November 10, 1894

Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, of Tazewell County in the State of Virginia, being a house holder and head of a family do hereby set aside and claim as my homestead exemption under the laws of the State of Virginia, the following property to wit:

1 Cow worth about $20.00
1 Hog worth about $ 5.00
1 Mare worth about $30.00

All my corn crop now on the lands of Charles Young and John Harry Young, and also all fodder of said corn crop. Corn fodder worth about $50.00.

All my household and kitchen furniture worth about $10.00.

To be held and enjoyed by me free from levy seizure, garnish, or sale. Witness the following signature and seal this October 22, 1894. His mark - Richard Combs (Seal)

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell Circuit Court I, J.H. Bane Harman, Clerk of Tazewell Circuit Court, do hereby certify that Richard Combs, whose name is signed to the writing above, bearing date on the 22nd day of October 1894 has acknowledged the same before me in my office aforesaid. Given under my hand October 22, 1894. H. Bane Harman, Clerk.

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell County Court October 22, 1894, This homestead claim was presented, and upon the awarded certificate of acknowledgment, admitted to record. Teste. T.E. George, Clerk.

Homestead:
Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. August 9, 1895

Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, of Tazewell County in the State of Virginia, being a house holder and head of a family do hereby set aside and claim as my homestead exemption under the laws of the State of Virginia, the following property to wit:

1 Cow worth about $20.00
1 Calf worth about $ 4.00
2 Hogs worth about $ 7.00
1 Mare worth about $30.00

All my wheat crop now on the land of John Harry Young (w/stock), all my corn crop now on the land of John H. Young and Charles Young, and all my household and kitchen furniture worth about $10.00.

To be held and enjoyed by me free from levy seizure, garnish, or sale. Witness the following signature and seal this 9th day of August, 1895. His mark - Richard Combs (Seal) Witness: T.E. George

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell Circuit Court.I, T.E. George, Clerk the County Court of Tazewell County in the said state of Virginia, do certify that Richard Combs, whose name is signed to the foregoing writing, bearing date on the 9th day of August 1895 has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand this the 9th day of August 1895. T.E. George, Clerk.

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell County Court August 9, 1895, This homestead claim was presented, and upon the awarded certificate of acknowledgment, admitted to record. Teste. T.E. George, Clerk.

Homestead:
Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. December 26, 1913

Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, a householder and head of a family, and resident of the County of Tazewell in the state of Virginia, do hereby declare my intention to claim and do hereby claim select and set apart as and for my homestead Exemption under the constitution of Virginia and the law in pursuance thereof the Personal property hereinafter named each parcel or article being followed by my cash valuation therefore to wit:

5 iron bedsteads, springs and mattresses for four beds, eight pillows, blankets for same.

One range stove, one dresser, one washstand, one sewing machine, two trunks, one dining table and all kitchen utensils and wearing clothes all to the value of $220, two hundred twenty dollars, given under my hand and seal this the 26 day of December 1913

Richard Combs (His Seal)

State of Virginia County of Tazewell to Wit:I, T.S.J. Murray, a justice of the peace in the Maiden Springs District of Tazewell County in the said state of Virginia, do certify that Richard Combs, whose name is signed to the above writing, bearing date on the 26th day of December 1913 has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand this the 26 day of December 1913. T.S.J. Murray J.P

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell County Court December 26, 1913, This deed was presented, and upon the annexed certificate of acknowledgment, admitted to record. Teste. W.S. Surface, Clerk.

Meredith married Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Totten on 3 Nov 1881 in Smyth, Virginia, USA. Susan (daughter of Samuel J. Totten Jr. and Catherine Jane Catron) was born on 8 Mar 1867 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died on 25 Nov 1933 in Pocahontas, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia
• Census: 1880, Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1920: 1920, Lee, Mingo, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Virginia, Births and Christenings, 1853-1917 - have been able to prove this Susan Totten that married my Richard Combs is Samuel's dau. Thru DNA results

Died:
Burial in Baptist Valley Private Cemetery

George married Laura Rosie Bandy. Laura was born on 01 Jan 1876 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 09 May 1955 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]