Burress & Palmer Genealogy

Southwest Virginia & Stokes County, NC

 

Bernard Charlie Whitt

1937 - 2006  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bernard Charlie Whitt was born on 9 Jan 1937 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia (child of Homer Alva Whitt and Helen C. Burress); died on 26 Nov 2006.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Homer Alva WhittHomer Alva Whitt was born on 18 Oct 1904 in Virginia, United States (son of Fielden K Whitt and Amanda K Whitt); died on 21 Jun 1963 in MT Vernon, Knox, Ohio; was buried in Amity Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio.

    Homer married Helen C. Burress on 19 Jun 1926 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Helen (daughter of Henry Preston "Bud" Burress and Mary Frances Quesenberry) was born on 6 Jun 1906 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Aug 1977 in Medina, Ohio; was buried in Amity Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Helen C. BurressHelen C. Burress was born on 6 Jun 1906 in Tazewell County, Virginia (daughter of Henry Preston "Bud" Burress and Mary Frances Quesenberry); died on 31 Aug 1977 in Medina, Ohio; was buried in Amity Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Mrs. Helen C. Whitt, 71, of 206 Liberty St., Spencer, died in the Wellington Hospital yesterday after an illness of one year. Mrs. Whitt, who was born in Virginia, lived in Mount Vernon before moving to Spencer 17 years ago. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Layfayette. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fay Davis, Spencer and Mrs. Bernice O'Byrne, Mount Vernon, a son Charlie, Chicago, ILL; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Three sisters, Mrs. Gray Aldrich, Mrs. Blanche Rasnake and Mrs. Dora Taylor, all of Virginia; six brothers, Melvin, George, James, Bernard and Bill Burress, all of Virginia, and Luther Burress of West Virginia. Friends will be received in the Parker Funeral Home, Spenser, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Services will be Sunday at 2 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. bobby Wheeler, Lafayette, officiating. Burial will be in Amity Cemetery, Knox County.

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Marjorie Bernice Whitt was born in 1931.
    3. 1. Bernard Charlie Whitt was born on 9 Jan 1937 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Nov 2006.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Fielden K Whitt was born in 1876 in Virginia, United States.

    Fielden married Amanda K Whitt. Amanda was born in 1876 in Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Amanda K Whitt was born in 1876 in Virginia, United States.
    Children:
    1. 2. Homer Alva Whitt was born on 18 Oct 1904 in Virginia, United States; died on 21 Jun 1963 in MT Vernon, Knox, Ohio; was buried in Amity Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio.

  3. 6.  Henry Preston "Bud" BurressHenry Preston "Bud" Burress was born on 30 May 1883 in Clinch River, Tazewell, Co., Virginia (son of John Wesley Burress and Matilda "Tildie" Rose Earls); died on 22 Dec 1964 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Draft Card: 12 Sep 1918, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; WWI Draft Registration
    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Both Henry, Mary and the older children can read and write.
    • Deed: 23 April 1924, Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia; Between Mary Burress and H.P. Burress and Nannie Belle Hunt
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 20 Mar 1936, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Burress (Mary Frances Quesenberry) were calling on their brother, Melvin Quesenberry, who is seriously ill in the Richlands hospital.
    • Draft Card: 29 Apr 1942, Tazewell County, Virginia; WWII Draft Registration

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, Pg. 200" Henry Preston Burress, 30 May 1883 Clinch River, Tazewell, VA Name Note: Twin; Father - John W. Burress Mother: Tildey Burress.

    Deed:
    This deed, made this 23rd day of April in the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty four between Mary Burress and H.P. Burress her husband parties of the first part, and Nannie Belle Hunt and Newton Hunt her husband parties of the second part. Witnesseth: that in consideration of the sum of One Dollar, cash in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledges and an exchange of another tract of land by deed of even date the said Mary Burress and H.P. Burress her husband doth grant until the said Nannie Belle Hunt and Newton Hunt with General Warranty, all of that certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in Baptist Valley Tazewell County and state of Virginia and more particularly described as follows: Beginning on a locust Northwardly from Nannie Harrisons barn, on the cross road running Easterly to a stake on top of a knob; thence up the spur to a stake near a low gap; thence to a bunch of Poplar Sprouts; thence leaving said spur, running Northeasterly to a wire fence; thence with the wire fence to Bandy?s line; thence with said Bandy?s line to the cross road; and then with the said road to the beginning and said to contain 15 acres more or less which land is sold by the boundary and not by the acre. And being the same tract of land conveyed to the said Mary Burress and H.P. Burress by Deed dated the 22nd day of April 1921 and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Tazewell County Virginia in Deed Book 90 page 523. The said Mary Burress and H.P. Burress covenant that they have the right to convey the said land to the grantees; that they have done no act to encumber the said land that the grantees shall have quiet possession of the land, free from all encumbrances, and that they the said parties of the first part, will execute such further assurances of the said land as may be requisite. Witness the following signatures and seals: Mary Burress (seal) H.P. Burress (seal)

    Henry married Mary Frances Quesenberry on 27 Jul 1904 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Frederick Quesenberry and Cynthia E. Pack) was born on 10 Aug 1885 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Jul 1942 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Frances QuesenberryMary Frances Quesenberry was born on 10 Aug 1885 in Tazewell County, Virginia (daughter of Frederick Quesenberry and Cynthia E. Pack); died on 26 Jul 1942 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 20 Mar 1936, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Burress (Mary Frances Quesenberry) were calling on their brother, Melvin Quesenberry, who is seriously ill in the Richlands hospital.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage Record, Tazewell County Marriage Register 3, Page 165, Line 130, 27 July 1904.

    Husband's Name Henry P. Burress Husband's Age 22 Husband's Birthplace Tazewell County, Virginia Husband's Residence Tazewell County, Virginia Husband's Condition Single Husband's Father John W. Burress Husband's Mother Matilda Burress Husband's Occupation Farmer

    Wife's Name M.F. Quesenberry Wife's Age 19 Wife's Birthplace Tazewell County, Virginia Wife's Residence Tazewell County, Virginia Wife's Condition Single Wife's Father Frederick Quesenberry Wife's Mother Cynthia Quesenberry Marriage Date 27 July 1904 Marriage Place Tazewell County, Virginia Performed By J.R. Sparks

    Children:
    1. Ira F. Burress was born on 6 Jun 1905 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Sep 1932 in Raven Nest, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. 3. Helen C. Burress was born on 6 Jun 1906 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Aug 1977 in Medina, Ohio; was buried in Amity Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio.
    3. Melvin Wesley Burress was born on 7 Sep 1907 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1985 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. Vergi Burress was born on 4 Mar 1908 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Dec 1908 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. Dora Mae Burress was born on 5 Apr 1910 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 2 Feb 1994 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    6. William Henry "Bill" Burress was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Mar 1990 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1990 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    7. Rose Gray "Betty" Burress was born on 4 Jun 1912 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 20 Aug 2007 in Mt. Dora, Eustis, Florida; was buried in Low Moor, Alleghany County, Virginia.
    8. Luther Hobert Burress was born on 13 Nov 1913 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 22 Nov 1991 in West Virginia, United States.
    9. Clarence Bernard Burress was born on 29 Dec 1915 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Jul 1987 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    10. Pearl Lena Burress was born on 18 Dec 1916 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 May 1969 in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, USA.
    11. Margaret Lillie Burress was born on 5 May 1918 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1973 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    12. Blanche Virginia Burress was born on 2 Feb 1920 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Jul 2003 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 29 Jul 2003 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    13. George Edward Burress was born on 13 Feb 1920 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1999 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in 1999 in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    14. Geraldine Burress was born on 8 Jan 1921 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Oct 1931 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    15. James "Jim" Irvin Burress was born on 2 Aug 1923 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 28 May 2001 in Maxwell, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 31 May 2001 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John Wesley BurressJohn Wesley Burress was born on 10 Mar 1861 in Tazewell County, Virginia (son of William H. "Billy" Burress and Sarah Elizabeth Pack); died on 24 May 1929 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Jones Chapel Cem. Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia.

    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]


  2. 13.  Matilda "Tildie" Rose EarlsMatilda "Tildie" Rose Earls was born in 1861 in Tazewell County, Virginia (daughter of Samuel Earls and Amanda Melvina "Mandy" Delong); died on 3 Nov 1895 in Cavatts Creek, Tazewell Co., Virginia.

    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

    Children:
    1. Raleigh "Raul" Hamilton Burress was born on 28 Aug 1880 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Oct 1964 in Bristol, Virginia; was buried on 14 Oct 1964 in Earls Family Cemetery, Cliffield, Earls Branch, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. 6. Henry Preston "Bud" Burress was born on 30 May 1883 in Clinch River, Tazewell, Co., Virginia; died on 22 Dec 1964 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    3. Rosa Canzes "Sis" Burress was born on 30 May 1883 in Clinch River, Tazewell, Co., Virginia; died on 07 Oct 1958 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Harmon Family Cemetery (Ravens Nest Branch), Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, VA.
    4. Sarah Melvina "Sallie" Burress was born on 23 Apr 1885 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; died on 13 Mar 1967 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 18 Mar 1967 in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. Mary Frances Burress was born on 22 Feb 1887 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Nov 1959 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    6. John Thomas Burress was born on 11 May 1889 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 Oct 1958 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Earls Cemetery, Cliffield, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    7. Flora May "Florrie" Burress was born on 17 Jul 1891 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Oct 1978 in Greenbelt, Prince George, Maryland; was buried in Hartwell Cemetery, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.
    8. Dora Belle Burress was born on 26 July 1893 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 7 July 1972 in Jasper, Walker, Alabama.
    9. Eugene Newton "Newt" /Burress Burroughs was born on 15 Sep 1895 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 23 Jan 1963 in Bristol, Virginia; was buried in Susong Cem, Bristol, Virginia.

  3. 14.  Frederick QuesenberryFrederick Quesenberry was born on 3 Mar 1836 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA (son of John Quesenberry and Nancy Hylton); died on 2 Jan 1917 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Military: 16 Sep 1861, Floyd County, Virginia; Civil War
    • Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Baptism: 26 Aug 1878, Primitive Baptist Church
    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Military:
    Enlisted as a Private on 16 September 1861 at the age of 23; Enlisted in Company B, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 16 September 1861; Furloughed on 01 May 1862; Reenlisted in Company B, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 01 May 1862; Received a disability discharge Company B, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 14 May 1862; Enlisted in Company B, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 31 December 1862; POW on 03 July 1864 at Marietta, GA; Confined on 05 July 1864 at Camp Douglas, IL Enlist Date 16 September 1861 Residence Floyd County, Virginia Enlist Rank Private Enlist Age 23 Occupation Farmer Discharge Rank State Served Virginia Company B Unit 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia Army Confederacy Height 5'10" Eye Color Blue Hair Color Light Complexion Light

    54th Regiment, Virginia Infantry was organized in October, 1861. It was soon ordered to Kentucky and took an active part in the engagement at Middle Creek. Later the unit was assigned to Trigg's, Reynolds', Brown's and Reynolds' Consolidated, and Palmer's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It participated in many battles of the army from Chickamauga to Atlanta, endured Hood's winter operations, and fought in North Carolina. On April 9, 1865, it merged into the 54th Battalion Virginia Infantry. This regiment sustained 47 casualties at Chickamauga, totalled 390 men and 329 arms in December, 1863, andhad 128 present in December, 1864 and 212 in January, 1865. The field officers were Colonel Robert C. Trigg; Lieutenant Colonels Henry A. Edmundson, William B. Shelor, and John J. Wade; and Majors John S. Deyerle, Austin Harman, and James C. Taylor.

    Baptism:
    Salem Primitive Baptist Church Records.
    Baptized by Elder Wiliam P. Linkous

    Died:
    pneumonia

    Frederick married Cynthia E. Pack on 18 Mar 1868 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA. Cynthia (daughter of John "Jack" Pack and Matilda "Tilda" Ann Delong) was born on 17 Oct 1844 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 29 Mar 1931 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Cynthia E. PackCynthia E. Pack was born on 17 Oct 1844 in Tazewell County, Virginia (daughter of John "Jack" Pack and Matilda "Tilda" Ann Delong); died on 29 Mar 1931 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Baptism: Oct 1878, Primitive Baptist Church; Salem Primitive Baptist Church Records Baptized by Elder William P. Linkous
    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 26 June 1895, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Melville Anderson (Ellen Pack) and Mrs. Fred Quesenberry (Cynthia Pack) attended the quarterly meeting at Lockhart's Chapel Sunday.
    • Newspaper: 5 March 1897, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. Pack an aged citizen has been ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Quesenberry, the past week.
    • Newspaper: 4 Oct 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry (nee Pack) who has had exema all summer is improving.
    • Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia; Cynthia Pack mother of 9 children 7 living. Fred Quesenberry can't read or write. Cynthia can read/write
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 22 March 1912, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Fred Quesenberry (nee Cynthia Pack) is very ill at her home near here, with neuralgia (?) of the stomach. She has been unable to turn herself or raise her head off the pillow.
    • Newspaper: 12 April 1912, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Quesenberry, (Cynthia Pack) who suffered a relapse last week, is better at this writing.
    • Residence: 1920, Tazewell County, Virginia; Cynthia is living with her son James Quesenberry and his family.
    • Pension: 19 Apr 1920, Tazewell County, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 11 Feb 1921, Tazewell County, Virginia; Dr. D.R. JOHNSON, 64 years of age, a prominent physician of this town, died suddenly on last Sunday night, at the home of a patient, Mrs. QUESENBERRY, who lives on the farm of Mr. A.J. STEELE, south of town. He was called to the QUESENBERRY home Sunday night, and expecting to remain all night, laid down to rest and got a little rest. The family had heard a struggle.
    • Newspaper: 16 March 1928, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry is able to sit up and is feeling better.
    • Newspaper: 11 May 1928, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. George Steele of near Bandy, visited her mother Cynthia Queseberry and sister, Mrs. James Brewster, Monday. Mrs. Quesenberry still remains ill.
    • Newspaper: 29 June 1928, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry, who has been confined to her home at Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster's is some better.
    • Newspaper: 30 Nov 1928, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry has been very ill this week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Bruster
    • Newspaper: 15 Feb 1929, Cliffield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; Mrs. George F. Steele, Bandy, visited her sick mother, Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruster, the past week.
    • Newspaper: 25 Oct 1929, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry observed her 85th birthday on Thursday, October 17th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Bruster. She is bedfast but sits up in bed some.

    Notes:

    Pension:
    Cynthia Pack Quesenberry Widows Pension

    NOTICE: NO FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR SERVICES RENDERED APPLICANT; PENALTY; EXEMPT FROM LEVY, GARNISHMENT OR ATTACHMENT.

    That no fee or other compensation shall be charged or received by any clerk, attorney, officer, or other person for any service rendered to any applicant under the provisions of this act; and any person who shall purchase from a soldier, sailor, or marine, or from any widow of any deceased, soldier, sailor or marine, any claim allowed under the provisions of this act for a price or sum of money less than the full amount thereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon indictment and conviction thereof shall be fined not less than twenty-five, nor more then one hundred dollars, or imprisoned, or both, at the discretion of the court. The provisions hereby made for disabled soldiers, sailors, or marines and widows of deceased soldiers, sailors, or marines, shall be exempt from levy, garnishment, or attachment for any debt or pecuniary demand. (Section 18, Pension Law).

    May 1 (??). 192???
    Filed in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Tazewell County, Virginia this 19th day of April 192???

    Pension application for Widow of a Confederate Soldier (Act 1918)
    Roll Number: 283
    County/City: Tazewell
    Name: Cynthia Quesenberry
    Post Office: Bandy (??)
    Paid Warrant No: 16157 $30.00

    FORM NO. 5
    APPLICATION of a Widow or a Soldier, Sailor, or Maine of the Late Confederacy Under Act Approved February, 18, 1918

    I, Cynthia Quesenberry, do hereby apply for a pension under the provisions of the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved February, 28, 1918, entitled "An Act in ??? an act approved March 21st, 1914, relating to Confederate pensions."

    I do by solemnly swear that I am a citizen of the State of Virginia, and that I have been an actual resident of the said state for two years ??? preceding the date of this application and that I am the widow of Frederick Quesenberry, who was a soldier, in the service of the Confederate States in the war between the states, and that, to the best of my knowledge during the said war my husband was loyal and true to his duty, and never at any time deserted his command or ??? abandoned his ?? of duty in the said service, and that I was never divorced from my said husband, and that I never voluntarily abandoned his during his life, but remained his true, faithful and lawful wife up to the date of his death, and that I am a widow at the date of making this application, and that I am now entitled to receive a pension under the provisions of said act. And I do further swear that I do not hold any position or office, either national, State, City or County, which pays me in salary or ?? Three hundred dollars per ??? nor have I ??? from any other employment or source whatsoever which amounts to three hundred dollars per ???, nor do I receive from any source whatsoever, money or other means of support amounting in value to three hundred dollars per ???? nor do I own in my own right, nor does any ??? hold in trust for my benefit or ???? estate or property, either real, personal or ???? Nor do I receive any pension from any other state, or from the United States, or from any other source, and that I am without ??? means of support, from any source, and I do further swear that answers given to the following questions are true.

    All questions must be answered fully. Widows married after May 1, 1870 are not entitled to pensions.

    What is your name? Cynthia Quesenberry
    What is your age? 75
    Where were you born? Floyd County, Va.
    How long have you resided in Virginia? All my life
    How long have you resided in the City/County of your present residence? 70 Years
    Where do you reside? Bandy, County of Tazewell, Va.
    With whom do you reside? My son, James Quesenberry
    What was your husbands full name? Frederick Quesenberry
    When, where and by whom were you married? March 18, 1868, Helton, Floyd County, Va. by the rev. Hardin Helton
    When and were did your husband die? Pounding Mill, Va; January 2, 1918
    What was the cause of death? Died suddenly, had no physician at time of death
    Give name and address of physician who attended your husband at the time of his death: None
    Have you married since the death of your husband? No
    In what branch of the army did your husband serve? Does not remember
    Who were his immediate superior officers? Col. ?? Trigg; Captain ?? Harman (?)
    Give the names and addresses of two comrades who served in the same command with your husband during the war: All dead as far as I can find out.
    Give the name and addresses of two person who are familiar with the circumstances of your husbands service and death; George W. Barnett, Pounding Mill; W.B. Steele, Pounding Mill
    What assistance do you receive and what income have you from all sources. No money whatever, my children furnish me with clothes and board.
    How much property do you own? None
    Was your husband on the pension roll of Virginia? If Yes, in what county or city was his pension allowed? Yes, Tazewell Co., Virginia.
    Have you ever applied for a pension in Virginia before? If yes, why are you not drawing one at this time? No

    A signature made by X mark is not valid unless attested by a witness.
    Witness: ?? Brittian
    Signature of Applicant: Cynthia Quesenberry

    I, S. Surface, a clerk in and for the county of Tazewell in the State of Virginia, do certify that the applicant whose name is signed to the foregoing application, personally appeared before me in my county aforesaid, having the aforesaid application read to her and fully explained, as well as the statements and answers herein made, the said applicant made oath before me that the said statements and answers were true.

    Given under my hand this 19th day of April, 1920.

    Died:
    Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry, who was Miss Peck (sic) before marriage, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Bruster in Pounding Mill, on March 29th., and was buried on Monday at Ringstaff cemetery. Funeral at the home, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Isaac Wright, of Bluefield, W. Va. She was born October 16th, 1844, aged 86 years. She leaves four sons and three daughters and a number of grand children and several great grand children. She was a member of the Christian church. She was confined to her bed for nearly five years. A large crowd attended the funeral and burial. She was greatly loved by all.

    Children:
    1. Isom Henson Quesenberry was born on 8 Aug 1870 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Apr 1932 in Hartwell, McDowell, West Virginia.
    2. Martha Ellen Quesenberry was born on 8 Aug 1871 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 6 Jan 1946 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia.
    3. James "Jim" Preston Quesenberry was born on 07 Sep 1875 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 4 Nov 1942 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; was buried in Grassy Spur Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. George Mansfield Quesenberry was born on 16 Aug 1877 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1943 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. Nancy J. Quesenberry was born in Sep 1879 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died before 1936.
    6. Sarah Matilda Quesenberry was born on 15 July 1882 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 1 Jan 1965 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Steele Family Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    7. Thomas Melvin Quesenberry was born on 13 Sep 1883 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 20 Mar 1936 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Harrison Cem, Earls Branch, Cliffield, Virginia.
    8. 7. Mary Frances Quesenberry was born on 10 Aug 1885 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Jul 1942 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.




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