Matilda "Tilda" Ann Delong

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

The confusing story told by Matilda's great grand daughter Georgia Quesenberry Maxfield regarding Matilda being "Samantha Delong" daughter of Captain John Delong.

I have never found a record for the existence of a Samantha Delong. According to all records, MATILDA Delong is the wife of John/Jack Pack.

And all records point to Matilda being a daughter of Orman and Sarah Reed Delong. That had multiple children, and there is no record of Orman being a Captain in the Military.

Cynthia Pack's death record also list Matilda REED as her mother. Reed would have been Matilda's Mother's maiden name.

However, there was a John Delong in Montgomery Co. the same time as Orman. There was also a Michael and a Sally Delong, all around the same age and all likey to be siblings.

There are marriage records for Sally and Michael, tho no parents are listed. I can't find a marriage record for John, but records do indicate he served in the Militia at some point, tho his rank is not stated.

I have been unable to track any of the other Delong's mentioned above other than Orman.

I suppose it is possible the John Delong was married to a Matilda, and they couldn't have children, and Matilda was an Indian child that was found, again, there are no records to support this.

Although there is no concrete proof that Matilda is a child of Orman Delong, she was in Floyd county the same time he was and there seem to be no other Delongs in the area.

Matilda married John "Jack" Pack on 31 Dec 1835 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA. John was born in 1811 in Patrick, Virginia, USA; died in 1898 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia

Notes:

Birth:
Unable to clarify if Isham was Matilda's son from a previous marriage or they followed the custom of the time to set up housekeeping, then when the circuit preacher came around, to record it, but Isham's death record lists John as step father.

Name:
Isham was born before the marriage of Matilda and John Pack - on his death record only Matilda's name is given, father's name is blank. On his sister Cynthia's death record it gives her mothers name as Matilda Reed - Wondering if Reed was a first marriage? Or is there just some confusion because her mother's maiden name was Reed.

Died:
Deceased: Isham Pack Race: White Date of Death: May 15, 1854 Place: Tazewell Co, VA Cause: Yellow Jaundice Father: Not Given Mother: Matilda Pack Age: 20 yr, 4 mo, 29 days. Person giving info, John Pack, stepfather

Tazewell County Death Register Page 4, Line 170

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Military: 1861, Tazewell County, Virginia; Civil War
• Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia; Real Estate Value $800, personal estate value $250 - Flem and Rebecca can't write (can not read not marked) Either John Riley was not born in 1871, but 1869, or Flem and Rebecca had another son named John that may have died before 1871?
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia; 1880 Non Population Census (Farm Census) Owner: Fleming Pack Acres of Land Improved: Tilled including fallow and grass in rotation, whether pasture or meadow) = 25 Acres of Land Unimproved: Woodland and forest = 75 Farm Value: Of farms, including land, fences & buildings = $3.00 Of Livestock = $1.50 Estimated value of all farm production (sold, consumed,or on hand) = $1.00 Horses of all ages = 2 Milk cow = 2 Other = 2 10 Acres Indian Corn - Crop 100 10 Acres Oats - Crop 50 5 Acres Wheat - Crop 30
• Census 1900: 1900, Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
• Deed: 8 Sep 1903, Tazewell County, Virginia; Sale of Lands from Flemming Pack to William and Angeline Pack (1903)
• Deed: 22 Mar 1904, Tazewell County, Virginia; Flemon Pack to William Pack.

Notes:

Military:
Residence Tazewell County, Virginia
Enlist Rank Private
Discharge Rank Private
State Served Virginia
Company K Unit 37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry
Company C Unit 188th Virginia Militia Army Confederacy

37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (also known as Dunn's Battalion Partisan Rangers) was organized about August 2, 1862. Company B was composed of former members of the 4th Regiment South Carolina Infantry, Company F of North Carolinians, and Company K was formerly Captain Pack's Company, 21st Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Company H was transferred to Swann's Battalion Virginia Cavalry by S.O. No. 130, Hdqrs. Dept. W.Va. and E. Tenn, dated December 28, 1864. In November it was changed to regular cavalry. It was assigned to W.E. Jones', McCausland's and W.L. Jackson's Brigade. During April, 1864, it totaled 300 effectives and by June had increased its strength to ten companies. It was involved in various operations in western Virginia and East Tennessee, then saw action in the Shenandoah Valley. The unit disbanded in mid-April, 1865. Lieutenant Colonel Ambrose C. Dunn and Major J.R. Claiborne were in command..

Others in this unit were William H. Burress, Calvin C. Pack, Tinsley Pack and William Pack

188th Virginia Militia Regiment, from Tazewell County, under the command of Colonel Henry S. Bowen was called into service from November 19 - 24, 1861.

Others in this unit were Tinsley Pack

Deed:
Deed Book, Tazewell Deeds, Book , 8 Sept 1903.

Sale of Lands from Flemming Pack to William and Angeline Pack (1903)

THIS DEED made this 8th day of Sept. in the year one thousand nine hundred and three between Flemon (sic) Pack, parties of the first part, and William Pack & Angeline Pack, his wife, parties of the second part.

WITNESSETH That in consideration of the sum of One Hundred and fifty Dollars in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged for one tract of land hereafter described, the said Flemon Pack does grant unto the said William Pack and Angeline Pack with general warranty, all that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Tazewell and State of Va., being a part of the home tract containing fifty acres more or less beginning at Moses Beavers' corner, running up the public road three hundred and 33 yards to a stake in middle of road; thence a due southerly course to the top of Sugar Camp Mountain; thence running with top of said Mountain to Moses Beavers' line and with said line to the beginning.It is further stipulated in this deed that the said William Pack shall have this land during their life time and at their death it shall be the property of their children to have and to hold.

The said Flemon Pack covenant that he has the right to convey the said land to the grantee; that he has done no act to encumber the said land; that the grantee shall have quiet possession of the said land free from all encumbrances, and that the said party of the first part will execute such further assurance of the said land as may be requisite.Witness the following signature and seal.
Flemon Pack (SEAL)

STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF TAZEWELL, to-wit:I, J. R. Sparks, a Notary Public in and for the County aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, do certify that Flemon Pack whose name is signed to the foregoing writing bearing date on the 8th day of Sept., 1903 has acknowledged the same before me in my County aforesaid.Given under my hand this 8 day of Sept., 1903.J. R. Sparks.My commission expires March 11th, 1906.VIRGINIA TAZEWELL COUNTY to-wit:In the Office of Tazewell County Court the 9th day of Sept., 1903, This deed was presented and, with the certificates annexed, admitted to record. Teste: T. E. George, Clerk.A true copy.

Deed:
Deed Book, Recorded in D. B. 53, page 190 Tazewell County Va., 22 March 1904.

THIS DEED made this March 22, 1904 between Flemon Pack of the first part and William Pack of the second part all of the County of Tazewell and State of Virginia,

WITNESSETH That in consideration of One Dollar in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said party of the first part hath this day bargained, sold and conveyed. unto the said. party of the second part all that tract, lot or parcel of land lying and being in the County and State aforesaid on the south side of the County road between Baptist Valley and Cedar Bluff and known as a part of the Sheffey lands, adjoining a small tract of said Sheffey land conveyed to William Pack and Angeline, his wife, by deed from Flemon Pack, bearing date on Sept. the 8th, 1903, and containing 25 acres, more or less and bounded as follows - to wit:

Beginning at a stake in the road 333 yards above Moses Beavers corner and running with said road an easterly course a distance of 2.84 yards to a small white oak and a dead oak stmp (SIC) near the branch that crosses the road thence south to a marked chestnut oak on top of Sugar Camp Mountain and with the top of said mountain to a stake designated a corner between the lands of Flemon Pack and William Pack and Angeline Pack, his wife; thence with the said William Pack and Angeline Packs line back to the beginning corner.And the party of the first part covenants with the party of the second part that he will warrant and defend this deed against all other deeds, titles and claims and that he shall forever have quiet and peaceable possession of said land free from all encumbrances and that he has a right to convey the said land and that he has done not acct (SIC) whatever to encumber the said land. Witness the following signature and seal, the day and date first above written

Flemon Pack (SEAL) S

TATE OF VIRGINIA,COUNTY OF TAZEWELL, to-wit: I, T. R. Wingo, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Flemon Pack, whose name is signed to the foregoing writeing (SIC) bearing date on the 22nd of March 1904, has acknowledged the same before me in my County Given under my hand this March 22nd, 1904.T. R. Wingo, J. P.VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of Tazewell County Circuit Court May 4th, 1904.This deed was presented and upon the annexed certificate of acknowledgment, was admitted to record.

Teste; T. E. . George, Clerk

Died:
Land dispute after Flem's death between his son William and Williams siblings. That mentions Flem a number of times. http://burress.us/documents/PackLandDispute1906.pdf

Fleming married Rebecca Jane Burress in 1858 in Virginia, United States. Rebecca (daughter of James "Jimmy" Burress and Mary Frances "Franky" Neel) was born in 1840 in Virginia, United States; died on 1874 - 1880 in Virginia or West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fleming married Rebecca Layuna Holbrook on 15 Jul 1884 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Rebecca (daughter of Isaac Winfrey "Doc" Holbrook Jr. and Cosbi Jane Brewster) was born on 30 Sep 1867 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; died on 19 Aug 1884 in Birch River, Webster Co. West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1860: 1860, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Personal Real Estate $135
• Military: 29 May 1861, Tazewell County, Virginia; Civil War
• Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Bond: 29 April 1873, Tazewell County, Virginia
• Bond: 30 June 1874, Tazewell County, Virginia
• Deed: 24 Dec 1877, Tazewell County, Virginia; Homestead Exemption
• 1800 Census: 1880, Tazewell County, Virginia; Non Population Census (Farm) Owner: Crockett C. Pack Acres of Land Improved: Tilled including fallow and grass in rotation, whether pasture or meadow) = 30 Acres of Land Unimproved: Woodland and forest = 100 Farm Value: Of farms, including land, fences & buildings = 1200 Of farm implements & machinery = 40 Of Livestock = 140 Estimated value of all farm production (sold, consumed,or on hand) = 350 Horses of all ages = 2 Mules and Assess of all ages = 1 Milk cow = 3 Other = 1 Cavles Dropped = 2 Cattle of all ages purchased = 2 Slaughtered = 1 Died, strayed, stolen, not recovered = 1 Butter made on the farm (lbs) = 100 On hand Jun 1, 1880 = 12 (lbs) Lambs dropped = 3 (Sheep) Clip, spring 1880, shorn and to be shorn: Fleeces: 12 (36 lbs) Swine on hand Jun 1, 1880 = 9 Poultry on hand Jun 1, 1880, excluding spring hatching: Barn yard = 12 Other = 33 Eggs produced in 1879 = 100 15 Acres Indian Corn - Crop 300 10 Acres Oats - Crop 75 7 Acres Wheat - Crop 69
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Deed : 4 Feb 1889, Tazewell County, Virginia; Sold land to James M. Bruster on Baptist Valley Ridge
• Deed: 25 Nov 1899, Tazewell County, Virginia; Robert W. Clifton and Margaret, his wife, and C.C. Pack
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Pension: 23 May 1902, Tazewell County, Virginia

Notes:

Birth date: abt 1837 Birth place: Tazewell County, Virginia Death date: 27 Jun 1903 Death place: Tazewell County, Virginia Marriage date: 24 Jun 1858 Marriage place: Tazewell County, Virginia Residence date: 17 May 1904 Residence place: Tazewell, Virginia

Military:
Enlisted as a Private on 29 May 1861 at the age of 23; Enlisted in Company A, 45th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 29 May 1861; Sick on 15 September 1861; Furloughed on 15 December 1861; Promoted to Full Captain on 15 May 1863; Discharged for promotion Company A, 45th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 15 May 1863; Commission in 37th Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 15 May 1863.

Promoted to Full Captain (As of Va 37th Inf); Enlisted as a Private on 10 September 1862; Transferred 45th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 10 September 1862; Transferred in Company H, 29th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 10 September 1862; Enlisted in State Line Regiment Virginia on 15 September 1862.

Enlisted as a Captain on 17 August 1863; Commission in Company H, 21st Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 17 August 1863; Transferred Company H, 21st Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 01 March 1864; Commission in 37th Battn Cavalry Regiment Virginia on 01 March 1864.

Enlist Date 29 May 1861
Residence Tazewell County, Virginia
Enlist Rank Private
Enlist Age 23
Discharge Rank Captain
State Served Virginia
Company A Unit 45th Infantry Regiment Virginia
Enlist Date 10 September 1862
Company H Unit 29th Infantry Regiment Virginia
Enlist Date 17 August 1863
Company H Unit 21st Cavalry Regiment Virginia
Enlist Date
Company K Unit 37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry
Army Confederacy

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37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (also known as Dunn's Battalion Partisan Rangers) was organized about August 2, 1862. Company B was composed of former members of the 4th Regiment South Carolina Infantry, Company F of North Carolinians, and Company K was formerly Captain Pack's Company, 21st Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Company H was transferred to Swann's Battalion Virginia Cavalry by S.O. No. 130, Hdqrs. Dept. W.Va. and E. Tenn, dated December 28, 1864. In November it was changed to regular cavalry. It was assigned to W.E. Jones', McCausland's and W.L. Jackson's Brigade. During April, 1864, it totaled 300 effectives and by June had increased its strength to ten companies. It was involved in various operations in western Virginia and East Tennessee, then saw action in the Shenandoah Valley. The unit disbanded in mid-April, 1865. Lieutenant Colonel Ambrose C. Dunn and Major J.R. Claiborne were in command..

Others in this unit were William H. Burress, Flem Pack, Tinsley Pack and William Pack

45th Regiment, Virginia Infantry was formed in May, 1861, with men from Tazewell, Wythe, Grayson, Carroll, and Bland counties. It was assigned to Echols', G.C. Wharton's, and Forsberg's Brigade, and served in western Virginia. The regiment fought at Carnifax Ferry, reported 26 killed, 96 wounded, 46 captured, and 6 missing in the fight at Cloyd's Mountain, then saw action in the Shenandoah Valley. It sustained many casualties at Third Winchester and during April, 1865, disbanded. The field officers were Colonels William H. Browne, Henry Heth, and W.E. Peters; Lieutenant Colonels Benjamin F. Ficklin, Edwin H. Harman, and William H. Werth; and Majors A.M. David, William C. Sanders, and Gabriel C. Wharton.

Others in this unit were: Adam Pack

29th Regiment, Virginia Infantry was authorized in November, 1861, and was to contain seven companies under Colonel A.C. Moore and three companies at Pound Gap. However, this organization never took place. Moore's five companies from Abingdon and companies raised in the spring of 1862 evidently made up the nine-company regiment. It was assigned to the Valley District, Department of Northern Virginia, then moved to Kentucky where it was engaged at Middle Creek. Later it saw action in Western Virginia and for a time served in North Carolina under General French. In March, 1863, it totaled 732 men. Attached to General Corse's Brigade the unit participated in Longstreet's Suffolk Expedition and during the Gettysburg Campaign was on detached duty in Tennessee and North Carolina. In the spring of 1864 it returned to Virginia and took its place in the Petersburg trenches north and south of the James River and ended the war at Appomattox. Many were lost at Sayler's Creek, and only 1 officer and 27 men surrendered on April 9, 1865. The field officers were Colonels James Giles and Alfred C. Moore; Lieutenant Colonels Alexander Haynes, William Leigh, and Edwin R. Smith; and Majors Ebenezer Bruster, William R.B. Horne, and Isaac White.

Others in this unit were: William B. Pruett

21st Regiment, Virginia Cavalry was organized in August, 1862, with companies which had served in the Virginia State Line. The unit was assigned to W.E. Jones' and McCausland's Brigade, and in April, 1864, it contained 317 effectives. It took an active part in various conflicts in East Tennessee, western Virginia, and in the Shenandoah Valley. During mid-April, 1865, the regiment disbanded. Its field officers were Colonel W.E. Peters, Lieutenant Colonel David Edmundson, and Major Stephen P. Halsey.

Deed:
Deed Book, Book 16 Page 294

This deed of Homestead made this the 24th day of December 1877 by C.C. Pack, witnesseth that the said Pack doth by these present declare his intention to claim the following property as a homestead under the constitution and law of Virginia in such case made and provided known as "Homestead Law" the said Pack being a resident of Tazewell County, Virginia and a householder and head of a family. The following is property claimed as such homestead, viz:

3 head horses of the value of $150.00 3 cows $45.00 9 sheep $15 12 hogs $12 1 Longan? $70 Gearing and farming utensils $25 Household and kitchen furniture $50 150 bushels of corn $75 55 acres of land more or less of the value of $500 Witness the following signature and seal:

C.C. Pack (Seal)

Tazewell County to Wit:
I, A.P. Brown, a Justice of the peace for the County of aforesaid, do certify that C.C. Pack whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on the 24th day of December 1877 has acknowledged the same before me in my County aforesaid, given under my hand this 24th day of December 1877. A.P Brown

Deed:
Tazewell County Deed Book, Deed Book 43 Page 411, 25 Nov 1899.

This deed made the 25th day of November in the year eighteen hundred and ninety nine (1899) between Robert W. Clifton and Margaret, his wife, party of the first part, and C.C. Pack, party of the second part. Witnesseth:

that in consideration of thirty dollars, the receipt wherefore is hereby acknowledge, the said Robert W. Clifton and Margaret, his wife, doth grant, with generally warranty of title, unto the said C.C. Pack, his heirs and assigns, forever, a certain lot or parcel of land in the town of Richlands, Tazewell Count, State of Virginia, in what is known as "Lick Lot" The lot herein conveyed being one half of a certain lot conveyed by J.F. Prater to George E. Steele by deed dated May 2nd, 1892 and of record in the Clerk's office in D.B. No. 36 page 95 being the northern half of the above mentioned lot and bounded as follows. Beginning at a stake on main street a corner of John D. Newberry lots, thence N 55 1/2 E 100 feet to a stake on main street and with said street S. 37 E 25 feet to the beginning to have a frontage of 25 feet on main street and moving back 100 feet together with all the appurtenances to the said lot belonging; to have and to hold the said lot, with the appurtenances aforesaid, unto the said C.C. Pack his heirs and assigns forever.In witness whereof, the said Robert W. Clifton, and Margaret Clifton, have this day set their hand and seals this the day and year first above written.

R.W. Clifton Margaret Clifton

Pension:
Pension Records, Civil War Pension Records, 1902.

Calvin Crockett Pack Civil War Pension

FORM NO. 2 Application of Soldier, Sailor, or Marine for Disability by Wound

I, C.C. Pack do hereby apply for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1903, entitled an act to aid the citizens of Virginia, who were disabled by wounds received during the war between the States while serving as soldiers, sailors, or marines of Virginia, and such as served during the said war as soldiers, sailors, or marines of Virginia, who are now disabled by disease contracted during the war, or by the infirmities of age, and the widows of soldiers, sailors, or marines of Virginia who lost their lives in said service, or whose death resulted from wounds received or disease contracted in said service, and providing penalties for violating the provisions of this act, and I do solemnly swear that I am a citizen of the State of Virginia resident at Richlands in the County of Tazewell in the said State, and that I have been an actual resident of the said state for two years, and of the said city (or county) for one year next preceding the date of this application, and that I was a soldier (or sailor or marine) of the State of Virginia in the war between the United States and the Confederate States, as a member of (here state specifically the command and branch of service to which the applicant belonged and the names of his immediate superior officers) Company A 45th Regiment 18 months ?? after ?? as captain of Company K 37th Battalion ?? close of war

What is your age? Ans. 64

Where were you born? Ans. Tazewell County, Va

How long have you resided in Virginia? Ans. All my life

How long have you resided in the city or county of your present residence? Ans. Life

What is your usual and ordinary occupation for earning a livelihood? Ans. Farmer

How long have you followed such occupation or employment? Ans. Life

Have you followed such occupation or employment, or any other occupation or employment, within the last two years? If so, state when and where and the amount of your annual income form the same. Ans. No

Are you totally disabled from following your usual and ordinary occupation and employment or any other occupation and employment, by which you can earn a livelihood. If not totally disabled but partially, state the extent of your partial disability. Ans. I was totally disabled

When and where did you enter service of Virginia, or of the Confederate States? Ans. Tazewell County, 1861

In what command and service were you engaged during the war between the States? Ans. 45th Regiment ??? Julius B. Floyd (note: name not clear) Capt. J. Harrisson

How long were you in the service? Ans. Four years

Give here any other information you may possess relating to your service, or disability, that will support the justice of your claim for aid. Ans. I am totally disabled ?????

Is there any camp of Confederate Veterans in the city or county of your residence? Ans. No

Is there any one living the residence and address of whom is known to you, either comrade or otherwise, who has knowledge of your service and of the cause of your disability? if so or not, state. Ans. ??? Col. J. Harrisson, Tazewell, Va , James S.S. Higginbotham, Richlands, Va.

Witness my hand this 22nd day of May 1902. C.C. Pack

(B) AFFIDAVIT OF COMRADES

We, G.B. Brittian (?) and J.S.S. Higginbotham do solemnly swear that we are residents of the County of Tazewell, in the State of Virginia, and that CC Pack whose name is signed to the annexed application for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 3, 1902, is personally well known to us, and that we have known her for 30 years, and that we were soldiers (sailor or marine) in the military (or naval) service of Virginia, or of the Confederate States, and that we were soldiers (sailors or marines) in the said service during the said war, and that we were, with the said CC Pack, members of 45th Virginia Reg Co. A and that to our personal knowledge the said applicant was wounded on our about _________ day, 18 __ at the battle of ________ and that the said ___________ was a true and loyal soldier in that said service, and that at the time was said wound received the said applicant was in the faithful discharge of his duties and such soldier, in the said battle or combat and that we have no personal interest in the allowance of the applicants claim.G.B. Brittian (?) G.S. Higginbotham

Subscribed and sworn to before me, notary public for the County of Tazewell, State of Virginia, this ???, 1902 ????

Note.-- If only one comrade is living whose residence and address is known to applicant, let him make the above affidavit. If no such comrade is living whose address is known to applicant, then let one or more reputable persons who have personal knowledge of the services of the applicant and of cause of his disability, make the following affidavit.

(C) AFFADAVIT OF WITNESSES, NOT COMRADESWe, ______ of the County in the State of Virginia, do solemnly swear that we personally know, and are well acquainted with ______ whose name is signed to the annexed application, and who is applying for aid under the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 3, 1903, and that we have known the said applicant for ____ and that to our personal knowledge the said ______, who was a loyal and true soldier (sailor or marine) in the military (or naval) service of Virginia, or of the Confederate States, in the war between the States, and was faithful in the discharge of his duty and that we verily believe he is disabled from the cause and in the manner in his application set forth and that his claim is just and that we have no personal interest in the allowance of his claim under the said act.Subscribed and sworn to before me, ________ Virginia this _____

(D) CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIANI, W.R. Williamson (???) a practicing physician in the County of Tazewell, in the State of Virginia, do certify that I am personally acquainted with CC Pack, whose name is signed to the annexed application for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 3, 1903, and that from a personal examination of the said CC Pack, as to the disability set forth in his application of the cause thereof I am clearly of the opinion that he is disabled by reason of (physician will here state specifically the nature of the disability and the cause thereof, and if such disability is total, whether the applicant is deprived thereby of all ability to pursue his usual and ordinary occupation, or any other occupation for a livelihood, and if the disability be partial, to what extent the applicant is hindered thereby from pursuing such occupation as aforesaid.

If the physician considers the disability total, he will, in addition to the cause disclosed by the examination, repeat the language underscored above) Totally Disabled by ???? of the heart and that I have no personal interest in the allowance of the applicant's claim.Given under my hand, this 24th day of May 1902. W.R. William son (??_

(F) CERTIFICATE OF EX-CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS

We, D Kitts & J. Jaffreys (??) , of the County of Tazewell, State of Virginia, do certify that we were soldiers (sailors or marines) of Virginia in the war between the States, and that we have examined into the merits of the annexed application of CC Pack for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 3, 1902, and that we are satisfied of the justice of his claim, and recommend the said Adam Pack for aid under the provisions of the said act, and that we have no personal interest in the allowance of the applicants claim.

Given under our hands, this 24th day of May, 1902

D. Kitts J. Jafferys (??)

(G) CERTIFICATE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE

I, John Pack, Commissioner of the revenue, in the County of Tazewell, in the State of Virginia, do certify that, CC Pack, or his wife, or his trustee, or trustee for his wife, whose name is signed to the annexed application for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 3, 1902, is charged on the land and personal property books of the said CC Pack, with estate, real, personal and mixed, of the ??? value of ??? dollars.

Given under my hand this ??? 1902. John Pack

Died:
Age at Death: 65

Buried:
From Claypool Hill Red Light. turn left on Rt. 460 follow to Richlands, approx 5 1/2 Mile site on right to left of Humana complex

Calvin married Hannah Brewster on 24 Jun 1858 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Hannah (daughter of James Brewster and Rachel Lockhart) was born in Jan 1837 in Virginia, United States; died on 23 Oct 1917 in Andover, Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Military: 1861, Tazewell County, Virginia
• Witness: 1880, Tazewell County, Virginia; Witness for brother William in his divorce from Rebecca Pack.

Notes:

Military:
Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System, http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html, Civil War Soldiers and Saliors System, 1861.

Enlist Date Residence Tazewell County, Virginia Enlist Rank Private Enlist Age Discharge Rank Private State Served Virginia Company K Unit 37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry Enlist Date Company C Unit 188th Virginia Militia Army Confederacy

37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (also known as Dunn's Battalion Partisan Rangers) was organized about August 2, 1862. Company B was composed of former members of the 4th Regiment South Carolina Infantry, Company F of North Carolinians, and Company K was formerly Captain Pack's Company, 21st Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Company H was transferred to Swann's Battalion Virginia Cavalry by S.O. No. 130, Hdqrs. Dept. W.Va. and E. Tenn, dated December 28, 1864. In November it was changed to regular cavalry. It was assigned to W.E. Jones', McCausland's and W.L. Jackson's Brigade. During April, 1864, it totaled 300 effectives and by June had increased its strength to ten companies. It was involved in various operations in western Virginia and East Tennessee, then saw action in the Shenandoah Valley. The unit disbanded in mid-April, 1865. Lieutenant Colonel Ambrose C. Dunn and Major J.R. Claiborne were in command..

Others in this unit were William H. Burress, Calvin C. Pack, Flemming Pack and William Pack

188th Virginia Militia Regiment, from Tazewell County, under the command of Colonel Henry S. Bowen was called into service from November 19 - 24, 1861.

Others in this unit were Flemming Pack

Witness:
Divorce record (in 1879) for William M. Pack and his wife, Rebecca Deskins. William was a brother of Sarah Pack and brother in law of William Burress.

William was divorcing Rebecca, saying basically that she was a tramp and that he had an affair with one Adam Pack.

William Burress and Tinsley Pack are witnesses for William Pack.

Adam Pack claims he had sexual intercourse with Rebecca on two different occassions and gives dates and places.

Rebecca claims, they are making the charges up and lying for William Pack to give William an excuse to divorce her and take their 4 children from her.

She claims that William Pack "gave William Burress a horse to make the statements he did in his said despostion" and that Tinsley Pack "is a brother to the complaintant and would do or swear nearly anything to promote the complaintants interest."

27 June 1879, Tazewell County, Virginia

Testimony of William H. Burress

Asked if he is acquainted with William and Rebecca Pack, William answers "I am acquainted with them. I have known them about 10 or 12 years.

Q: Are they now husband and wife and how long have they been married
William's answer: They are now husband and wife and have been married about 10 or 12 years.

Q. Tell wheather you know of her having had carnal communication with any man other than her husband since her intermarring with the complaintant.

A. I saw a man on her one day and had her clothes up.

Q. Did you ever hear her comment with any man, other than her husband, to have carnal communication with him.

A. I have

Tinsley Pack is questioned next. He states that he has know both William and Rebecca since childhood and that they have been married for about 12 years. And that after she was ?? charges set forth in complaintants bill she had not slept a good nights sleep for fear that it would be found out on her. This she told me about three months ago.

Mary Jane Lawson testifies that she had seen Rebecca Pack and Adam Pack in bed together about 18 month ago in the state of Kentucky where the Packs were residing, and that she saw Adam Pack give Rebecca Pack a silver quarter the morning after she saw them in bed together. That when she saw them in the year of 1877 it was around Christmas time, close to midnight and it was at Rebecca Pack's house and William Pack was not home.

Asked who was at the house that night she claims it was Rebecca, Adam, Herself and 3 little children. She states that she went to bed with the children and left Rebecca and Adam drinking coffee and that it was her understanding that defendant was to get bed with ?? that Adam Pack was to occupy the other bed alone. And that when she woke up there was no fire or candle burning in the house.

She is then questioned about the weather on that night and the days leading up to that night and says most were warm, but that she could not recall all the days weather. When asked how she can recall some days and not others she states she can recall Saturday and Sunday because they had company on those days at their house which was close to William Pack's house and that on Sunday, the defendant, Adam Pack and Margaret Bishop were at her home and that "I remember distinctly that defendant got mad at Adam Pack because he talked to Margaret Bishop." She claims she remembers the time of the incident because her father died on the 5th of November 1877 and that "my best recollection is that this was about 2 weeks after his death."

Mary Jane Lawson is asked who was the first person she told and when. She said it was the 11th of August 1879 and she told Barbara Pack, and that she didn't tell before that time because she "thought it wasn't necessary to tell it" and that why did she think it was necessary to tell it now, to which she replied "Because I thought they were done parted and it couldn't do any harm for one to tell it."

She is then asked about her relationship with the Defendant and claims they are good friends and have always been such. That she used to sometimes stay the night over at Rebecca Pack's house, but she had not stayed there since the incident and that she had never said anything to the defendant about the affair because "I always hated to name it to her."

When asked how she saw the defendant and Adam Pack together in bed, if there was no fire in the home, she stated that the house was a log home and the moon shined through the logs so she could see. She is then asked what time the moon rose that night and if there were any hills or mountains or trees around and what direction they were in, and in what position the moon was in (I guess trying to establish how much light there was and if it was obstructed in any way) She claims there were some hills and that the moon was striaght over head. She is questioned that, if the moon was overhead, "how could she shine her rays through the cracks of a log house?"

She answers "the moon shines all around and of course light came into the house."

A different Mary Lawson is questioned and states that she knows for a fact that Rebecca and Adam Pack were together in the year of 1877 when William Pack was absent. And that Rebecca Pack had told her that Adam Pack had given her money and other things at different times. And that Rebecca told her that Adam had given her several things and would have given her more but that he was afraid of her husband.

She also states that she has seen Rebecca Pack and Adam Pack standing and talking to each other when no one else was around and it was through the summer of 1877.

She was asked if she had not frequently seen a man and a woman talking alone together before and she replied that she had, but "this couple had been staying together for several days and nights and this made me think strange of it."

Mary is asked if Adam Pack is a brother of the Complaintant and if the complaintant got Adam to stay with his wife when he was absent. She answers that Adam Pack is not his brother but a first cousin and that she does not know if the complaintant got Adam to stay with his wife while he was away.

When asked where William Pack was during this time, Mary states that he was in Virginia to see relatives and she didn't know that he had any special business while there.

Barbara Pack is questioned next. When asked if the defendant admitted to her that she was guilty of the charges brought against her, Barbara claims that she did admit to them and said she was guilty of all of them and believed Adam Pack loved her and had not slept a good nights sleep for fear her husband would find her out. When asked she states that William and Rebecca have not resided together since the charges were brought and that William Pack has been staying with his brother Tinsley Pack since then. Barbara Pack claims she is a neice of William Pack. That William Pack had told her that he had mistrusted his wife, but was not certain of her guilt until now.

Tinsley Pack is sworn in as a witness: Asked how it happened that that defendant made confessions to him of her guilt. "On one Sunday evening while my wife and niece had left home to attend meeting, defendant confessed to me that Adam Pack had told her that he loved her and that she had committed adultery with him and that since she was guilty with him she had not slept a good nights sleep for fear her husband would find it out through Adam Pack.

George W. Blankenship is questioned about Adam Pack's charater. He states his wife (not named) is a 1st cousin of Adam and that he knows his character for truthfulness is bad, that he doesn't think he has ever had a permanent home anywhere since he had come of age. "I think he has been a rambling person ever since he was 12 years of age."


William Bottimore gives testimory to the court regarding William Burress' character: "He lived very near me for I suppose some 20 years and I think I ought to know his general character for truth and veracity." He goes on to say that his character "was not good for truth and veracity."

The court then asks Mr. Bottimore if he thought William Burress' character for truth would be any better under oath. Mr. Bottimore replies, "That would depend upon the interst he had in the case - if he had any interest the case, it would not."

Mr. Bottimore also states he knows Rebecca Pack's, the defendants character to be good.

William Bottimore than goes on to explain that, "about the time they (William & Rebecca Pack) left the place where they had lived near my house, Tinsley Pack, brother of the complaintant in this suit, in a conversation with me about William H. Burress, in which he (Pack) spoke in a very disparaging manner of him (Burress) told me that Burress has tried to induce complaintant (William Pack) to believing that his wife, Rebecca E. Pack had had an improper intimacy with him (Tinsley Pack).

William Bottimore adds that he knows W.H. Burress' character for truthfulness is bad based on common report and personal knowledge.

Asked if Tinsley Pack denied the charge from Burress that he had had improper intimacy with William Pack's wife Rebecca, Bottimore states that Tinsley told that the charge was ridiculous.

Next to give statement is William Barrett (Rebecca Packs brother in law), who claims he has never heard Rebecca Pack's character of virtue to be bad. He also states he knows nothing of William H. Burress' character.

Mr. Barrett is than asked that "whether two months ago at Joseph Peery's Mill in this county, you had a conversation with William H. Burress relative to this case and if so, please state what he said."

He answers: "I did hae such a conversation with William H. Burress. He told me at this time that William M. Pack had told him that he intended to have him summoned to testify as a witness in this case and that he (Burress) had told him (Pack) that he need not do it, that he could not not swear in his favor but that he would have to swear in favor of his wife, Rebecca E. Pack, and that he had never known anything wrong of her in his life.

The next witness is W.G. Bottimore and he is asked if he is acquainted with William H. Burress and his character. His answer, "I am only slightly acquainted with William H. Burress - I have never had any business relations with him. I have however heard a number of persons say that they regarded him as a bad man and as an untruthful one."

Asked, based on what he had heard, did he believe William Burress to be a man of good or bad character for true and veracity, to which he replies, "My only inference was that he was a man of bad character for veracity." He also states he would have severe doubt in believing him under oath.

He is asked how far he lives from William H. Burress, and he claims 7 miles.

W.G Bottimore also claims he knows Rebecca to be a modest woman who took good care of her children and her home.

George W. Deskins (who lives 4 miles from William Burress) is next to be interviewed. Asked if he is acquainted with William H. Burress and his character, he replies, "I suppose I am. His general character, as far as I know, is not good."

Asked if William Burress could be belived under oath, George stated: "I don't think that a man could have much confidence with a man who was generally known to steal and lie."

George Deskins also claims that he has known Rebecca since she was a child and that he was always known her to be a good woman, and that he is her 3rd cousin.

James W. Smith is the next witness. When asked about William Burress and his character for truth and veracity, James states, "Bad" Asked if he would believe William Burress under oath, James replies, "I would not."

James is asked how far he lives from William Burress and where William lives: 3 miles from William and William lives on the Lower ? of Baptist Valley on the land of David J. Gillespie on the Clinch River.

Asked why he would not believe William under oath he claims: "Because I have heard so many people express unfavorable opinions before to his character.

James also vouches for the good character of Rebecca Pack.

J.M. McCall is the next witness, but he says he is not acquainted with William H. Burress and considers Rebecca Pack a virtuous woman.

George W. Gillespie (Witness), when asked about William Burress and his character, simply states BAD. When asked if he would believe William Burress under oath, George says, "I would not in a case in which he was interested." Asked how he knows William Burress' character is bad, he says, "By having business transactions with him and by hearing others speak of him."
George Gillespie lives 5 miles from William Burress.

Next there are witnesses brought in to testify to the character of Adam Pack. All of which say his character is bad. One states of Adam Pack "I have known him ever since he was a small boy - He is now about 36 or 37 years of age. His character ever since I have known him has been very bad - He has for the last several years been wandering around over the county aimlessly without any fixed place of abode so far as I know - he could not be said to be a citzen of any community."

Another witness claims that Adam Pack is a first cousin to the complaintant (William Pack)

Witnesses also claim that Adam Pack hasn't lived in the county for some 6 or 7 years, that he resides in Kentucky and will occasionally wander back to Tazewell as he has no permanent home. And that when he does come back to Tazewell, he never stays more than 8 or 10 days at a time.



Died:
Cause of death was insanity, and he died at the Marion Lunatic Asylum

Tinsley married Ella Unknown on 4 July 1860 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and was divorced in April 1869 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Ella was born in 1843 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tinsley married Sarah "Nellie" Bowling after 1869 in Virginia, United States. Sarah was born in 1843 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 8 December 1928 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Court: 26 Mar 1860, Tazewell County, Virginia; The commonwealth, Plaintiff vs. William H. Burress, Defendant - Indictment for Fornication. Assuming he was "fornicating" with Sarah since they got married a month later.
• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Living with daughter Ollie and son George
• Pension: 1902, Tazewell County, Virginia; Widows Pension
• Census 1910: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Living with daughter Ollie and Ollie's two children, George L and Lessie (I don't think Ollie married before 1909, don't know who the children's father is). Renting house, Occupation Laundress. Can read/write

Notes:

Court:
William Burress (Fornication) Law Book 1859-1878; Page 27 March 26, 1860 The Commonwealth, Plaintiff VS. William H. Burress, Defendant - Indictment for Fornication. This day came the parties by their attorneys and the defendant in the case pleaded "not guilty" to which the attorney for the Commonwealth replied generally, and the trail of the issue is continued till the next term.

Law Book 1859-1878; Page 46 August 28, 1860

The Commonwealth, Plaintiff VS. William H. Burress, Defendant, Fornication.

This day came the parties by their attorneys and thereupon came a jury to wit: John A. Brown, John Necessary, John Woods, James McBrown, John D. Peery, John B. Harman, Solomon C. Turley, John D. Rutherford, Ephraim Claypool, Robert Barrett, and William McGuire (11 by consent) who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined on their oaths returned the following verdict.

"We the jury find the defendant guilty and assess the fine at $20.00."

It is therefore considered by the court that the commonwealth recover against the said defendant, $20.00 the fine aforesaid and the costs of this prosecution.

Pension:
Sarah Pack Burress Widows Pension FORM NO. 3 APPLICATION OF WIDOW

I, Sarah Burress, do hereby apply for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1902, entitled an act to aid the citizens of Virginia who were disabled by wounds received during the war between the States while serving as soldiers, sailors, or marines of Virginia,

and such as served during the said war as soldiers, sailors, or marines of Virginia, who are now disabled by disease contracted during the war, or by the infirmities of age, and the widows of soldiers, sailors, or marines of Virginia who lost their lives in said service, or whose death resulted from wounds received or disease contracted in said service, and providing penalties for violating the provisions of this act,

and I do solemnly swear that I am a citizen of the State of Virginia resident at North Tazewell, in the County Tazewell in the said State, and that I have been an actual resident of the State for two years, and of the said city (or county) for one year next preceding the date of this application,

and that I am the widow of William H. Burress, who was a soldier (sailor or marine) in the service of the State of Virginia in the war between the States, and who was a member of (here state specifically the command and branch of the service to which the husband of the applicant belonged, and, if possible, the names of his immediate superior officers)

37 Battalion Capt. C.C. Pack and S.C. Morgan and who, while in the discharge of his duty in the military or naval service of the State of Virginia, or of the Confederate States, during the said war, lost his life (if the husband of such widow was killed or died during the war as the result of wounds received, state the facts of the case as near as possible, giving the date of the husband's death) died since the war (if husband died after the war, strike out all relating to his death during the war, and then proceed as follows:)
and who has since the said war died (here state specifically the cause of the death of the husband of the applicant and the date thereof)

died since the war contracted lung trouble which resulted in consumption and that, to the best of my knowledge, during the said war my said husband was loyal and true to his duty, and never, at any time, deserted his command or voluntarily abandoned his post of duty in the said service, and that I was never divorced from my said husband, and that I never voluntarily abandoned him during his life, but remained his true, faithful, and lawful wife up to the date of his death, and that I have never married since his death, and that I am now entitled to receive, under the said act, the sum of forty dollars annually.

And I do further swear that I do not hold any position or office, weather national, state, city or county, which pays me in salary or fees one hundred and fifty dollars per annum, nor have I an income from any other employment or other source whatever which amounts to one hundred and fifty dollars per annum; nor do I receive from any source whatever money or other means of support amounting in value to the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars per annum; nor do I own in my own right, nor does any one hold in trust for my benefit or use estate or property, either real, personal, or mixed, either in fee or for life, of the assessed value to five hundred dollars; nor do I receive any aid or pension from any State, or from the United States, or from any other source, and that I am not an inmate of any public institution, and that I am without means of support, direct or indirect;

and I do further swear that the answers given to the following questions are true:

What is your age? 60

Where were you born? Floyd County, Virginia

How long have you resided in Virginia? All my life

How long have you resided in the city or county of your residence? Ever since I was 5 years old

What is your husband's full name? William H. Burress

When and where were you married and by whom? Tazewell, by Bird Lockhart

When and where, as near as you can state, did your husband die, and from what cause? Tazewell County, Virginia

Have you been married since the death of your said husband? Never

Where and with whom do you now reside? By myself, one daughter, 20 years old, and one son 18 years old

What property - real, personal or mixed - do you own? Very little house hold and kitchen furniture

What assistance do you receive, and what income have you from any source? Nothing

If your husband died since the war, please state where he died, and, if possible, the name and address of the attending physician? Died since the war in Tazewell Co. Dr. Alexander Hufford

Give the names and addresses, if possible of two comrades in arms of your deceased husband. C.C. Pack, Raven Va. Mack (?) Pruett

Give the names and addresses of two persons who are familiar with the circumstances of your husband's death. Reese Peery and Wesley P.W Lilly, North Tazewell, Va.

If your husband died since the war, please state whether his death resulted from wounds received in the war or from disease. Contracted consumption during the war

Give, as near as you can, the nature of the wound or the character of the disease from which your husband died. No answer

Give here any other information you may possess relating to the service of your husband or of his death that will support the justice of your claim for aid. No answer

Is there any camp of Confederate veterans in the city or county of your residence? Yes

Is there any one living, the residence and address of whom is known to you, either comrade or otherwise, who has knowledge of your husband's service and the cause of his death? If so or not, state. C.C. Pack and Mack (?) Pruett

Given under my hand this 28th day of May, 1903

Sarah Burress I H. Bane Harman, Clerk of the Circuit Court, in and for the County of Tazewell, in the State of Virginia, do certify that Sarah Burress, whose name is signed to the foregoing application, personally appeared before me in my office aforesaid and having the aforesaid application read to her and fully explained, as well as the statements and answers therein made, the said Sarah Burress made oath before me that the said statements and answers are true. Given under my hand this 28th day of May, 1903 H. Bane Harman Clerk, Tazewell Circuit Clerk

(A) OATH OF RESIDENT WITNESS We ________ , do solemnly swear that we are residents of the County of ________, in the State, and that we have known personally and well for ________ years ________, whose name is signed to the annexed application for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1902, and that the said ________is a resident of the said county, and is a woman of good reputation for truth and honesty, and that we have read the annexed application and the answers to the questions therein propounded, made by the said applicant, and verily believe that the said applicant has been truthful in the said statements and answers, and that from our personal knowledge we verily believe the said applicant is justly entitled to aid under the said act, and that we have no personal interest in the allowance of the applicant's claim. Subscribed to and sworn to before me, ________ for the County of ________, State of Virginia, this ________19___. Signed ________

(B) AFFIDAVIT OF COMRADES We, C.C. Pack and ? Gillespie do solemnly swear that we are residents of the County of Tazewell, in the State of Virginia, and that Sarah Burress whose name is signed to the annexed application for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1902, is personally well known to us, and that we have known her for life, and know her to be the widow of William H. Burress, who was a soldier (sailor or marine) in the military (or naval) service of Virginia, or of the Confederate States, and that we were soldiers (sailors or marines) in the said service during the said war, and that we were, with the said William H. Burress, members of (here state the command and the immediate superior officers thereof) 37 Battalion under Col. A.C. Dunn, Major Claiborne and Captain C.C. Pack and that our personal knowledge, on or about the ----------- day of -------- 186- at (here state battle or combat where killed or fatal wounds received) ------------ and that the said ------------------------ during the said war (state here whether killed or died as a result of wounds received, or surgical operation therefore) ------------------------ (if he died after the war, strike out all relating to death during the war and proceed as follows),

on or about 5 years ago the said William H. Burress died, and that the said William H. Burress was a true and loyal soldier in the said service, and was faithful in the discharge of his duty as a soldier (sailor or marine) in the said service, and that we have no personal interest in the allowance of the applicant's claim.

C.C. Pack Subscribed and sworn to before me, ???? for the County of Tazewell, State of Virginia, this 2nd day of August, 1902 W.B. Spratt

Note.-- If only one comrade is living whose residence and address is known to applicant, let him make the above affidavit. If no such comrade is living whose address is known to applicant, then let one or more reputable persons who have personal knowledge of the services of the applicant and of cause of his disability, make the following affidavit.

(C) AFFADAVIT OF WITNESSES, NOT COMRADES, AS TO WOUNDS We, _______ of the County in the State of Virginia, do solemnly swear that we personally know, and are well acquainted with _______ whose name is signed to the annexed application, and who is applying for aid under the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1902, and that we have known the said applicant for _______ and that to our personal knowledge she is the widow of _______, who was a loyal and true soldier (sailor or marine) in the military (or naval) service of Virginia, or of the Confederate States, in the war between the States, and that on or about the -------- day of --------- 186-- at (here state battle of combat where killed or fatal wound received) ------------------------------- the said ---------------- during the said war (state here whether killed or died as the result of wounds received, or surgical operation therefore) -------------------- (if he died after the war, strike out all relating to death during the war and proceed as follows), on or about the _______ day of _______, the said _______ died, and that the said _______ and _______ lived as husband and wife up to the date of the death of the said _______ and that we have no personal interest in the allowance of the applicant's claim. Subscribed and sworn to before me _______, in and for the County of _______ Virginia this _______ day of _______, 19__.

(D) CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIAN I, C.W. Greever a practicing physician in the County of Tazewell, in the State of Virginia, do certify that I am personally acquainted with Sarah Burress, whose name is signed to the annexed application for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1902, and that I attended her husband, did wit attack the said William H. Burress, during his last illness, and that from my professional knowledge of the cause of his death, I verily believe that his death resulted from ??? lung trouble and I have no personal interest in the allowance of the applicant's claim. Given under my hand, this 28th May, 1902. C.W. Greever M.D

NOTE.-- This certificate of physician shall only be required in cases where the husband has died since the close of the war.

(E) CERTIFICATE OF CAMP OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS The _________ Camp of Confederate Veterans of the County of _________, in the State of Virginia, hereby certifies that it has examined into the merits of the annexed application of _________ for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1902, and being satisfied of the justice of her claim, hereby recommends the said _________ for aid under the provisions of the said act, and that it has no personal interest in the allowance of the applicant?s claim. NOTE - If there is no camp of Confederate veterans in applicant?s city or county, then the affidavit of two ex-Confederate soldiers residing in said city or county must be obtained, as follows:

(F) CERTIFICATE OF EX-CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS We, ------------------------------ and ------------------, of the ------------ of --------- State of Virginia, do certify that we were soldiers (sailors or marines) of Virginia in the war between the States, and that we have examined into the merits of the annexed application of ---------------- for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1902, and that we are satisfied of the justice of her claim, and recommend the said -------------------------- for aid under the provisions of the said act, and that we have no personal interest in the allowance of the applicant?s claim. Given under our hands, this ---------day of--------, 19--

(G) CERTIFICATE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE. I, J. N. Johnson, Commissioner of the revenue, in the County of Tazewell in the State of Virginia, do certify that Sarah Burress or her trustee, whose name is signed to the annexed application for aid under the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved April 2, 1902, is charged on the land and personal property books of the said County with estate, real, personal and mixed, of the assessed value of $500 (or 100??) dollars. Given under my hand, this ??? day of September, 1902. J.N. Johnson

Died:
Virginia: In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Tazewell County, September 4th, 1922.

It being made to appear to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Tazewell County, Virginia, that Sarah Burress, who was a pensioner, under the laws of the State of Virginia, died on the 15th day of July, 1922, on motion of George W. Burress, a son of the said Sarah Burress, deceased, the clerk doth appoint him the said George W. Burress, Administrator of the said Sarah Burress, deceased.

Whereupon the said George W. Burress executed and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fifty dollars, conditioned and payable according to law, and qualified as such administrator by taking and subscribing the oaths prescribed by law. Teste: H.S. Surface, Clerk.

Sarah married William H. "Billy" Burress on 10 May 1860 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. William (son of James "Jimmy" Burress and Mary Frances "Franky" Neel) was born in 1832 in Russell County, Virginia, USA; died in 1897 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

Cynthia married Frederick Quesenberry on 18 Mar 1868 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA. Frederick (son of John Quesenberry and Nancy Hylton) was born on 3 Mar 1836 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Jan 1917 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Military: 1861, Tazewell County, Virginia; Civil War

Notes:

Military:
American Civil War Soldiers North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A roster, American Civil War Soldiers North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster & Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System, 1861.

Enlist Date Residence Tazewell County, Virginia Enlist Rank Private Enlist Age Discharge Rank Private State Served Virginia Company K Unit 37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry
37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (also known as Dunn's Battalion Partisan Rangers) was organized about August 2, 1862. Company B was composed of former members of the 4th Regiment South Carolina Infantry, Company F of North Carolinians, and Company K was formerly Captain Pack's Company, 21st Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Company H was transferred to Swann's Battalion Virginia Cavalry by S.O. No. 130, Hdqrs. Dept. W.Va. and E. Tenn, dated December 28, 1864. In November it was changed to regular cavalry. It was assigned to W.E. Jones', McCausland's and W.L. Jackson's Brigade. During April, 1864, it totaled 300 effectives and by June had increased its strength to ten companies. It was involved in various operations in western Virginia and East Tennessee, then saw action in the Shenandoah Valley. The unit disbanded in mid-April, 1865. Lieutenant Colonel Ambrose C. Dunn and Major J.R. Claiborne were in command..


Died:
Burial: Cecil Cem, Jackson Farm, Casey Fork, Mize, Kentucky

William married Rebecca Deskins on 13 Mar 1867 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and was divorced in 1880 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob Deskins and Rachel) was born on 28 Mar 1851 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 20 Jan 1933 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sarah L. "Sallie" Cecil on 26 Feb 1884 in Mize, Morgan County, Kentucky. Sarah was born on 30 Sep 1862 in Mize, Morgan County, Kentucky; died on 13 Oct 1941 in Mize, Morgan County, Kentucky; was buried in Cecil Cem, Jackson Farm, Casey Fork, Mize, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1850: May 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 26 June 1895, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Melville Anderson and Mrs. Fred Quesenberry (Cynthia Pack) attended the quarterly meeting at Lockhart's Chapel Sunday.
• Newspaper: 10 July 1896, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Melvin Anderson, Mrs. Jim Osborn, Mrs. John Asbury, and Miss Sallie Maxwell attended quarterly meeting at Jones Chapel Sunday.
• Newspaper: 8 Jan 1897, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Melville (sic) Anderson has been confined to her bed since Monday before xmas suffering with neuralgia of the stomach. We are glad to note that she is improving. Dr. Melvin Crockett of Knob, attending physician.
• Newspaper: 1 April 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; The following persons attended the quarterly meeting at Maxwell on last Sunday viz: Mrs. Melvin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard White, Miss Matilda Anderson, Messrs. Will McGraw, R.M. Sparks and C.P Williams.
• Newspaper: 14 Jun 1918, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Melvin ANDERSON, of West Virginia, was a visitor to friends and relatives here recently.
• Newspaper: 4 May 1932, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Ella J. Anderson, of Davy, West Virginia, and son Charlie, of Bluefield, West Virginia visited Mrs. Susan Ringstaff on Tuesday. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Duggins of Bluefield, West Virginia.

Ellender married Melvin Harvey Anderson on 18 May 1873 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Melvin (son of Harvey C. Anderson and Keziah Holloway) was born in Jan 1849 in Grayson County, Virginia; died in 1905 in Virginia or West Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1900: 1900, Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Amanda married Robert Brewster on 21 Oct 1868 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and was divorced on 8 Apr 1892 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Robert (son of Bird Lockhart Brewster and Elizabeth McIntosh Barrett) was born on 20 Jun 1850 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Joseph L. Harris on 18 Jan 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Joseph was born in 1843 in Smyth, Virginia, USA; died on 24 May 1915 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1900: 1900, Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

She was called Aunt Lize. Lived near John Pack in a one room cabin. Had
many cats and talked to herself (From Nancy Whitaker Tate, my mother) - Cheryl Duke

Marriage ended in Divorce -

Birth:
06 Mar 1861 • Deskins Mountain, Tazewell, Virginia "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, p 67A" Louisa V. Pack 06 Mar 1861 Deskins Mountain, Tazewell, Virginia Parents: Fleming and Rebecca J. Pack (Death cert gives date as 17 Nov 1858?)

Died:
Impressive lost rites were held Wed afternoon for Mrs. Elizabeth Pack. 78 year old Baptist Valley lady, who died instantly They morning at the home of a nephew, Brooks Pack. Mrs. Pack was born In McDowell county on March 18, 1861, and moved to this community when a young girl. Surviving are two brothers, John R. Pack, of Cedar Bluff, and William Pack, of War, W. Va., and one sister, Mrs. Maggie Dennie, of Finwick. W. Va. The Rev. Herman Lovelace officiated at the services. Interment took place In the family cemetery near the Pack home.

Louisa married Thomas Francis Marion Beavers on 15 Oct 1890 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Thomas (son of John Beavers and Ellen) was born in Jul 1867 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; died on 22 Mar 1951 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Deed: 22 Mar 1904, Tazewell County, Virginia; Deed Book, Recorded in D. B. 53, page 190 Tazewell County Va., 22 March 1904

Notes:

Deed:
THIS DEED made this March 22, 1904 between Flemon Pack of the first part and William Pack of the second part all of the County of Tazewell and State of Virginia, WITNESSETH That in consideration of One Dollar in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said party of the first part hath this day bargained, sold and conveyed. unto the said. party of the second part all that tract, lot or parcel of land lying and being in the County and State aforesaid on the south side of the County road between Baptist Valley and Cedar Bluff and known as a part of the Sheffey lands, adjoining a small tract of said Sheffey land conveyed to William Pack and Angeline, his wife, by deed from Flemon Pack, bearing date on Sept. the 8th, 1903, and containing 25 acres, more or less and bounded as follows - toâ??wit:Beginning at a stake in the road 333 yards above Moses Beaversâ?? corner and running with said road an easterly course a distance of 2.84 yards to a small white oak and a dead oak stmp (SIC) near the branch that crosses the road thence south to a marked chestnut oak on top of Sugar Camp Mountain and with the top of said mountain to a stake designated a corner between the lands of Flemon Pack and William Pack and Angeline Pack, his wife; thence with the said William Pack and Angeline Packâ??s line back to the beginning corner.And the party of the first part covenants with the party of the second part that he will warrant and defend this deed against all other deeds, titles and claims and that he shall forever have quiet and peaceable possession of said land free from all encumbrances and that he has a right to convey the said land and that he has done not acct (SIC) whatever to encumber the said land. Witness the following signature and seal, the day and date first above writtenFlemon Pack (SEAL) STATE OF VIRGINIA,COUNTY OF TAZEWELL, to-wit:I, T. R. Wingo, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Flemon Pack, whose name is signed to the foregoing writeing (SIC) bearing date on the 22nd of March 1904, has acknowledged the same before me in my CountyGiven under my hand this March 22nd, 1904.T. R. Wingo, J. P.VIRGINIA In the Clerkâ??s Office of Tazewell County Circuit Court May 4th, 1904.This deed was presented and upon the annexed certificate of acknowledgment, was admitted to record.Teste; T. E. . George, Clerk

Died:
McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #15165; WV Archives Web Site.

William Pack; age 94; born in Apr 1860 (sic) in VA; married; retired timberman; son of Flynn (sic, Fleming) and Rebecca Bur(g)ess Pack; died on 8 Dec 1954 in rural Big Creek, McDowell Co, WV of a stroke; buried on 12 Dec 1954 in Big Creek Cemetery; informant, Worley Owens.

William married Angeline Rose Harman on 02 Apr 1890 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Angeline (daughter of Henry Harman) was born on 30 Jun 1873 in West Virginia, United States; died on 11 Feb 1955 in Warriormines, McDowell County, WV; was buried on 15 Feb 1955 in Big Creek Cem, McDowell County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1900: 1900, Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Jim migrated to part unknown and never contacted the family again, according
to the last surviving child of John R. Pack, Helen Pack McCann. - Cheryl Duke

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

Levina married Jasper Newton Barrett on 19 Oct 1882 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Jasper (son of Robert Harvey Barrett and Margaret Brewster) was born in Dec 1857 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

Margaret married Wiley C. Denna on 23 Nov 1886 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Wiley (son of Uriah C. Denny and Living) was born about 1866 in Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia; Either John's birth date is wrong, or there was another son named John and possibly died an infant/toddler.
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Court: Dec 1909, Tazewell County, Virginia; William Pack (Complainant) VS. Decree. John R. Pack and others (Defendant) This cause came on again to be heard on this _____ day of December, 1909 upon the papers and proceedings in the case heretofore noted, and it appearing to the court from the statement of counsel for complainant and defendants that there is nothing further to be done in this cause, it is ordered that same is dismissed and stricken from the docket. Page 161
• Deed: 5 July 1913, Tazewell County, Virginia; Between J.R. Pack and Rosie Pack and William Whitaker
• Will: 1944, Tazewell County, Virginia

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, P83 L121" John Pack 18 Sep 1869 Sinking Waters, Tazewell, Virginia (birth date different?) Parents Flem and Rebecca J. Pack

Deed:
Tazewell County Deed Book, Deed Book 75, Page 164, 5 July 1913.

This Deed, made this 5th day of July in the year of 1913 between J.R. Pack and Rosie Pack his wife of the first part, and William Whitaker of the second part. Witnesseth: That in consideration of two hundred and eight dollars cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is here by acknowledged, the said parties of the first part do grant unto the said parties of the second part, all that certain tract, piece or parcel of land, lying in Tazewell County, Va. and bounded as follows. To Wit: Beginning at a bunch of Lynn sprouts on the top of a ridge a corner to William Whitaker thense leaving ridge S. 20 - 10 E 528 feet to a stake on end of spur at a wire fence in a line of W.B. Steel and with his line N 61' 30 W 640 5/10 ft to a locust post on said ridge a corner to WB Steel and William Whitaker and with several of Whitakers line and with top of Ridge N. 44' 30 E. 132 9/10 ft. N 37' 30 E. 146 5/10 ft. to a stake 4 ft. north of a marked locust N. 52' 30 E. 145 ft. N 49 E 146 ft to the beginning containing 4 16/100 acres more or less the said Whitaker and the said parties of the first part do covenant that they will warrant generally the property hereby conveyed; that they have the right to convey the said land to the said William Whitaker and the said William Whitaker shall have quiet possession of the said land free from encumbrances; that they will execute such further assurance of the said land as may be requisite; and that they have done no act to encumber the said lands. Witness the following signatures and seals: J.R. Pack Rosa Pack State of Virginia County of Tazewell to Wit: I, J.H. Beavers, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Tazewell aforesaid, in the state of Virginia, do certify that J.R. Pack and Rosa, his wife, whose names are signed to the within deed bearing date on the 5th day of July 1913 have acknowledged the same before me in my County aforesaid. Given under my hand this the 26th day of July, 1913 J.H. Beavers, JP Virginia: In the Clerks Office of Tazewell Circuit Court, Oct. 18, 1913. This deed was presented and upon the annexed certification of acknowledgement, admitted to record.

Will:
Last Will and Testament of John Riley Pack

I, John R. Pack of Tazewell County, Virginia, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills by me at any time heretofore made.First, I do give and bequeath all my money and a One Thousand Dollar Government Bond equally to my four children, namely: Brooks F. Pack, Ellie Whitaker, Thelma Christian, and Helen McCann.Second, I do give and bequeath all other personal property found upon my farm at my decease equally to my four children above named. It is my desire that they divide the property in kind if they can come upon an agreement as to how it should be divided, and if they cannot do this, it is to be sold by my executor and the proceeds divided equally.Third, I do give, devise and bequeath my two daughters, Ellie Whitaker and Thelma Christian, the lower part of my farm joining Bill Whitaker and starting below the house at a locust post on the edge of the public highway; thence from this post a straight line to the main branch and from there running with the fence as far as it goes, then dividing the spur a straight line to where my land joins the Gillespie heirs. The said devise is in fee simple.Fourth, I do give, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Helen McCann, that portion of my farm where the home stands, starting at a small locust thence a straight line to a stake near the center of a point; thence a straight line to a stake in the short crook in the line between my land and the Gillespie heirs. The said devise is in fee simple with the exception of the cemetery. The said cemetery is to be excepted and reserved from any conveyance that might be made of the said land by the said Helen McCann, her heirs, assigns, or personal representative.Fifth, I do give, devise and bequeath to my son, Brooks F. Pack, the balance of my farm up to the Duncan Line. The said devise is in fee simple.Sixth, I give, devise and bequeath to all of my four children herein before named, a right to use the spring located near my home place with a right of ingress and egress to the said spring.Seventh, Although the portions herein before set out and devised to each of my children is a fee simple, none of them shall sell his or her portion to any person other than a brother or sister within a period of five years. After the said period of five years each one of them may sell or transfer to any person they desire.Eighth, I do give, devise and bequeath to each of my four children herein before named and mentioned a right of way over the portions granted to all of them. This is, each and every child shall have a right to pass over the portions granted to the others. Ninth, I do appoint my son, Brooks F. Pack, as the executor of this my last will and testament; and I do direct that no security be required of the said Brooks F. Pack as executor hereof upon his qualification.In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my seal to this, my last will and testament, which is written without any interrelations of erasures on one side only of two sheets of paper, this the 20th day of May 1944.

John R. Pack

The above signature of the testator was made and the foregoing will was acknowledged to be his last will and testament by the said testator, in the presence of us, three competent witnesses, present at the same time; and we, the said witnesses, do hereunto subscribe the said will on the date last above written, in the presence of the said testator and of each other, at the request of the said testator, who was then of sound mind and over the age of twenty one years.

J.K. McFarlene John W. Buchanan Mrs. Ida Buchanan

Virginia: In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Tazewell, the 15th day of July 1944

In Re: Last Will and Testament of John R. Pack, deceased.A writing dated the 20th day of May, 1944, purporting to be the last will and testament of John R. Pack was this day produced in said Clerk's Office and offered for probate. It appearing from the evidence introduced that the said John R. Pack died on the 7th day of July, 1944; that at the time of his death he was a resident of Tazewell County, Virginia, and owned personal property and real estate therein.Thereupon came John W. Buchanan and Mrs. Ida Buchanan, two of the subscribing witnesses to said writing, who, after being duly sworn, stated that the said writing dated the 20th day of May, 1944, was signed and acknowledged by the said John R. Pack in their presence, and in the presence of J.K. McFarlene, the other subscribing witness thereto, and that they, the said John W. Buchanan, Mrs. Ida Buchanan and J.K. McFarlane, signed their names thereto as subscribing witnesses at the request of the said John R. Pack and in his presence and in the presence of each other, all four being present together at the same time, and that, in their opinion, the said John R. Pack was of sound mind and memory at the time thereof. It therefore appearing that the said writing was properly executed as a will is required to be executed by law, and that the same has been legally proven the said writing is hereby admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as and for the last will and testament of John R. Pack, deceased.Thereupon came Brooks F. Pack, who is named in said writing as Executor thereof, and qualified as such Executor by taking and subscribing the oath required by law, and by entering into bond in the penalty of Thirty-five Hundred ($3,500.00) Dollars, without security as set out in said writing.

Given under my hand this 15th day of July, 1944
Malve G. Hurt, Deputy Clerk.

Virginia - Circuit Court of the County of Tazewell

Estate of John R. Pack, deceased.I, the undersigned, who this day qualified before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of Tazewell, Virginia, on my oath do say that I have diligently made inquiry and that I believe that following to be a true and correct list together with the ages and addresses of the heirs of my decedent, John R. Pack, or of those who would have been his heirs had he died intestate.

I do further declare on oath that my name is Brooks F. Pack and my post office address is Cedar Bluff, Virginia.

List of Heirs

Ella P. Whittaker 52 Daughter Cedar Bluff Virginia
Brooks F. Pack 50 Son Cedar Bluff Virginia
Thelma Christian 42 Daughter Bluefield West Virginia Helen P. McCann 30 Daughter Cedar Bluff Virginia

Given under my hand this 14th day of July 1944 Brooks F. Pack, Executor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of July, 1944

John married Mollie Rosa Beavers on 03 Jul 1889 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Mollie (daughter of Henry Harrison and Phoebe J. Beavers) was born on 24 Aug 1877 in Virginia, United States; died on 31 Jan 1923 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mae Shreve on 12 Oct 1927 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Mae (daughter of Robert W. Shreve and Ella) was born in 1903 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 25 Jun 1930 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1860: 1860, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 23 Apr 1904, Tazewell County, Virginia

Notes:

Newspaper:
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (Bluefield West Virginia) April 23, 1904

Serious Shooting and Cutting Affray at Richlands Six men participate and only one escaped injury-several very badly wounded

There was a serious shooting and cutting affray at Richlands , on the Clinch Valley Division, Thursday, when James Pruitt, Anthony Christian, Reese Helbert , Sam Pack, Crockett Pack, and Tenney (Tinsley) Pack got into aracket on the outskirts of the town.

Pruitt, who is a married man, 40 years of age, was shot four times by Crockett Pack-once in the left ___, once in the right groin and once in each leg. Anthony Christian, aged 22, was shot three times, all of the bullets taken effect in the back. His injury's are very serious. Sam Pack, aged 28, had one of his hands nearly cut off. Crockett Pack, age 25, is cut very badly in three or four places about the face and neck. He is the man whom a Norfolk and Western conductor thrashed on the train while he was returning to Richlands from Main's show, which exhibited in Tazewell last fall.

Helbert is the only man who participated in Thursday's affray who excaped injury. Young Tenny Pack has left for parts unknown. Pruitt and Christian are lying in cots in the school house at Richlands, and Crockett Pack is at his home.

Justice Cecil will bear the evidence in the case today, and the prospects are that he will send all the parties to jail who are able to go and have the balance of the gang put under heavy guard. The cause of the whole trouble was too much moon shine liquor.

THE WASHINGTON POST (Washington D.C.) Wednesday : August 24, 1904

Fugitives Found in Lumber Camp special to the Washington Post

Tazewell, Va., August 23- Anthony Christian and Rees Helbert, who were indicted at the April term of the Circuit Court of Tazewell County for being implicated in a shooting and cutting affray at Richlands, this county, some months ago, in which a number of persons were seriously shot and cut, were arrested yesterday at the lumber camp of the H. Fugate Company in Buchanan
County, and brought here last night by the deputy sheriff of that county and lodged in jail. Soon after they were indicted they left the county, and since then the officers have been unable to locate them. The Circuit Court convened today, and it is likely they will be tried at this term.

Tinsley married Mary "Mollie" Bruster on 06 Mar 1880 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Bruster and Louisa Jane Marrs) was born on 25 Nov 1863 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Matilda married Isaac H. Bassham on 17 Dec 1888 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Isaac (son of A. Bassham and Mary) was born in 1857 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

James married Ella Emerine Gillespie on 16 Jul 1889 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. Ella (daughter of R.A. Gillespie and Kate) was born on 28 Jan 1868 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 22 Oct 1946 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, P73" Rachael Pack 15 Mar 1864 Tazewell, Virginia Father: Calvin C. Pack.

Rachel married Charles Wes Ratliff on 28 Jul 1892 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Charles (son of Shadrack Ratliff and Elizabeth) was born in 1854 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Died:
Pounding Mill Mrs. Martha SPARKS and daughter, Mrs. Margaret GRIFFITH and son, Blain, R.L. ELLIS, Mrs. James BRUSTER, Mrs. Mattie ALTIZER and daughter, Miss Ray and Lawrence RINGSTAFF on Sunday attended funeral and burial of Mrs. Robert JOYCE at Doran.29 Jan 1932 Raven - Mrs. Sally JOYCE, age 62 years, wife of Robert JOYCE, widely known citizen in this section, died at her home in Doran early Saturday morning. Mrs. JOYCE had been in falling health for some time and for the past several weeks lingered in a critical condition with the end momentarily expected. Death was due to paralysis. Since having the first stroke three years ago, she has been practically an invalid, having lost the use of one arm and leg, and has had several strokes during the past two months with death expected with each stroke. Funeral services were held at the JOYCE home, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. OWENS, pastor of Christian church, assisted by Rev. TABOR, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment made in the Shreve cemetery near her home. Mrs. JOYCE was a well known and highly esteemed lady of this community, having been a resident of Doran for many years. She was a native of Tazewell County, having been born and reared in Baptist Valley. She was the daughter of the late Samuel (This should be CC Pack) and HANNAH PACK and has been a devoted member of the Chirstian Baptist church. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Arthur HORTON, Hazard, Ky., and one son, Robert, Jr. or Doran; three sisters, Mrs. Ella THOMAS, of Norton, Mrs. Rachel RATCLIFF, of Richlands and Ollie, of Doran; five brothers, James, of Sinks Grove, West Virginia; John, of Sunbright, Tenn; Samuel, Crockett and William, of West virginia, and Tennessee.

Sarah married Robert N. Joyce on 07 Aug 1895 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Robert (son of Hamilton Joyce and Caroline M. Unknown) was born on 3 Mar 1853 in Stokes County, North Carolina; died on 8 May 1938 in Doran, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 9 May 1938 in Doran Cemetery, Doran, Tazewell County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917 p104," John Pack 26 Sep 1871 Clinch River, Tazewell, Virginia Parents: C.C. and Hannah Pack

John married Birtie Gillespie on 7 Dec 1899 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Birtie was born in Mar 1877 in Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

William married Barbara Alice Shreve on 25 Dec 1894 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Barbara (daughter of John Shreve and Elizabeth) was born on 10 Oct 1879 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 23 Apr 1904, Tazewell County, Virginia

Notes:

Newspaper:
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (Bluefield West Virginia) April 23, 1904

Serious Shooting and Cutting Affray at Richlands Six men participate and only one escaped injury-several very badly wounded

There was a serious shooting and cutting affray at Richlands , on the Clinch Valley Division, Thursday, when James Pruitt, Anthony Christian, Reese Helbert , Sam Pack, Crockett Pack, and Tenney (Tinsley) Pack got into aracket on the outskirts of the town.

Pruitt, who is a married man, 40 years of age, was shot four times by Crockett Pack-once in the left ___, once in the right groin and once in each leg. Anthony Christian, aged 22, was shot three times, all of the bullets taken effect in the back. His injury's are very serious. Sam Pack, aged 28, had one of his hands nearly cut off. Crockett Pack, age 25, is cut very badly in three or four places about the face and neck. He is the man whom a Norfolk and Western conductor thrashed on the train while he was returning to Richlands from Main's show, which exhibited in Tazewell last fall.

Helbert is the only man who participated in Thursday's affray who excaped injury. Young Tenny Pack has left for parts unknown. Pruitt and Christian are lying in cots in the school house at Richlands, and Crockett Pack is at his home.

Justice Cecil will bear the evidence in the case today, and the prospects are that he will send all the parties to jail who are able to go and have the balance of the gang put under heavy guard. The cause of the whole trouble was too much moon shine liquor.

THE WASHINGTON POST (Washington D.C.) Wednesday : August 24, 1904

Fugitives Found in Lumber Camp special to the Washington Post

Tazewell, Va., August 23- Anthony Christian and Rees Helbert, who were indicted at the April term of the Circuit Court of Tazewell County for being implicated in a shooting and cutting affray at Richlands, this county, some months ago, in which a number of persons were seriously shot and cut, were arrested yesterday at the lumber camp of the H. Fugate Company in Buchanan
County, and brought here last night by the deputy sheriff of that county and lodged in jail. Soon after they were indicted they left the county, and since then the officers have been unable to locate them. The Circuit Court convened today, and it is likely they will be tried at this term.

Samuel married Sarah Catherine Stephenson on 30 Nov 1899 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of J.J Stephenson and Mahala) was born in Aug 1882 in Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Died:
Obituary, Kingsport Times News, Kingsport Tenn. 7-26-1970.
NORTON - Mrs. Ella Pack Thomas, 92, widow of Edward W. Thomas, died Saturday morning at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Richlands, the daughter of Crockett and Hannah Pack, she had lived most of her married life in Norton. She had made her home for several years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Harris. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norton, the Conventional Circle, and the Homemakers Bible Class. She was also a member of the Pocahontas Rebekah Lodge, No. 24, of Coeburn. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Nellie Hall, Nashville; Mrs. Leatha Dixon, Chicago; Miss Lyda Thomas, Kingsport; Mrs. Edna Cowden and Mrs. Harris, both of Norton; sons, Millard, Chicago, and Luther, Norton; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. Hagy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elender married Joseph Smith on 22 Dec 1898 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Joseph (son of M.D.L. Smith and Sarah) was born in 1876 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward. W. Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: May 1880, Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Newspaper: 23 Apr 1904, Tazewell County, Virginia
• WWII Draft Card: 1941, Kirksville, Adair, Missouri

Notes:

Newspaper:
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (Bluefield West Virginia) April 23, 1904

Serious Shooting and Cutting Affray at Richlands Six men participate and only one escaped injury-several very badly wounded

There was a serious shooting and cutting affray at Richlands , on the Clinch Valley Division, Thursday, when James Pruitt, Anthony Christian, Reese Helbert , Sam Pack, Crockett Pack, and Tenney (Tinsley) Pack got into aracket on the outskirts of the town.

Pruitt, who is a married man, 40 years of age, was shot four times by Crockett Pack-once in the left ___, once in the right groin and once in each leg. Anthony Christian, aged 22, was shot three times, all of the bullets taken effect in the back. His injury's are very serious. Sam Pack, aged 28, had one of his hands nearly cut off. Crockett Pack, age 25, is cut very badly in three or four places about the face and neck. He is the man whom a Norfolk and Western conductor thrashed on the train while he was returning to Richlands from Main's show, which exhibited in Tazewell last fall.

Helbert is the only man who participated in Thursday's affray who excaped injury. Young Tenny Pack has left for parts unknown. Pruitt and Christian are lying in cots in the school house at Richlands, and Crockett Pack is at his home.

Justice Cecil will bear the evidence in the case today, and the prospects are that he will send all the parties to jail who are able to go and have the balance of the gang put under heavy guard. The cause of the whole trouble was too much moon shine liquor.

THE WASHINGTON POST (Washington D.C.) Wednesday : August 24, 1904

Fugitives Found in Lumber Camp special to the Washington Post

Tazewell, Va., August 23- Anthony Christian and Rees Helbert, who were indicted at the April term of the Circuit Court of Tazewell County for being implicated in a shooting and cutting affray at Richlands, this county, some months ago, in which a number of persons were seriously shot and cut, were arrested yesterday at the lumber camp of the H. Fugate Company in Buchanan
County, and brought here last night by the deputy sheriff of that county and lodged in jail. Soon after they were indicted they left the county, and since then the officers have been unable to locate them. The Circuit Court convened today, and it is likely they will be tried at this term.

Crockett married Lillie A. Smith on 29 Aug 1905 in Russell County, Virginia, USA. Lillie (daughter of Albert Smith and Sarah Ratliff) was born on 11 December 1883 in Virginia, United States; died on 18 March 1964 in Sullivan, Missouri, United States. [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]

John married Jennie Vance Chambers on 23 Sep 1896 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Jennie (daughter of Elijah Vance and Delilia Unknown) was born on 2 May 1867 in Virginia, United States; died on 22 Apr 1936 in Mattie Williams Hospital, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Hankins Cemeter, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1880: 1880, Jeffersonvelle, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

From Susan Lawless: Family stories say that she was a healer/midwife who went from house to house helping her neighbors in time of need.

Died:
Cause of death is listed as "Hemorrhage"

Matilda married Andrew Jackson "A.J" Shrader on 25 Mar 1880 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Andrew (son of Daniel King Shrader and Jane Brooks) was born on 09 Mar 1857 in Crockett's (Jacob's) Cove, Tazewell Co., Virginia; died in 1923-1930 in West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 4 Oct 1931, Berwind, McDowell, West Virginia, USA; Mrs. Cyrus Robinson was visiting her mother, Mrs. William Marrs in Canebrake this week
• Newspaper: 3 Jan 1932, Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. William Marrs entertained a few of their friends at dinner Christmas day. Those present were S.G. Marrs, of Ravenswood, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. P.F Marrs of Bluefield; Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Marrs, of Newhall; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marrs & W.T. Blankenship.
• Newspaper: 19 Sep 1937, Berwind, McDowell County, West Virginia; Mrs. William Marrs and daughter, Mrs. William T. Blankenship and grandson, W.T. Jr. were visiting Mrs. Cyrus Robinson this week.
• Census 1940 : 1940, Canebrake, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, P75" Mary Elizabeth Burress 30 Dec 1865 (date different then death index) Tazewell, Virginia, Parents: Wm. H. and Sarah Burress

Died:
OBIT/NOTE OF THANKS:

Charleston Daily Mail - Charleston, West Virginia

We take this means of expression our sincere appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the recent illness and death of our beloved MOTHER Mary E Marrs to the Fiddler and Frame Funeral home and Rev. J M Wysor for their efficient service and consoling words. The Sons and Daughters.

Mary married William Marion "Billy" Marrs on 12 Nov 1886 in Tazewell County, Virginia. William (son of Henry Harvey Marrs and Lucinda "Lucy" Jane Shrader) was born on 22 July 1863 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 11 Nov 1938 in Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 14 Apr 1910, Shraders, Tazewell, Virginia; Clinch Valley Newspaper
• Residence: 1919, Bluefield, Mercer County, WV; 1919 Bluefield WV City Directory Shrader George F. (Cynthia) Blksmith h405 Hoge
• Newspaper: 30 Apr 1919, Adria, Tazewell County, Virginia; Clinch Valley Newspaper
• Census 1920: 1920, Bluefield, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1921, Bluefield, Mercer County, WV; 1921 Bluefield WV City Directory Shrader George F. (Cynthia A) Blksmith res 304 3d
• Residence: 1925, Bluefield, Mercer County, WV; 1925 Bluefield WV City Directory Shrader George F. (Cynthia A) Blksmith h535 Rogers
• Census 1930: 1930, Big Creek District, McDowell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1940 : 1940, Jumping Branch, Mercer, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Newspaper:
Mrs. G.F. SHRADER (nee: Cynthia A. Burress), Misses Laura and Myrtle and Master Claude, passed through the Cove Saturday, enroute to Squire, West Virginia, where they will visit relatives.

Newspaper:
Mrs. Bud Shrader and two children left for Graham Monday to spend a few days with relatives and friends.

Cynthia married George Frazier "Bud" Shrader in 29 Nov1887 in Tazewell County, Virginia. George (son of Daniel King Shrader and Jane Brooks) was born on 17 May 1864 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 13 Sep 1934 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, P80 L27" James H. Burress 22 Mar 1869 Baptist Valley, Tazewell, VirginiaFather - Wm H. Burress; Mother - Sarah E. Burress (same page L11 James same parents, birth date 13 Mar 1869, Liberty Hill, Tazewell)

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Died:
Callie could have died any time between 1892 when she married Samuel C. Jones and 1897 when Samuel married his second wife Hannah.

Caldona married Samuel C. Jones on 20 Jun 1892 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Samuel (son of Preston Jones and Julia) was born in 1865 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
• Census 1920: 1920, Logan City, Logan, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Died:
Name Laura Bell Vance (Should be Vann)
Birth Date 21 Jun 1876
Birth Place Tazewell County, Virginia
Death Date 9 Aug 1953
Death Place Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Burial Date 11 Aug 1953
Burial Place Huntington, West Virginia
Death Age 77 years 1 month 8 days
Race White
Marital Status Widowed
Father Name William Burriss
Mother Name Sarah Pack
FHL Film Number804480Wills and Probates Laura Bell Vance - 1953[Laura Bell Burriss]

Laura married Robert Johnson Pearman on 27 Jul 1893 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Robert (son of James Pearman and Mary Unknown) was born in Nov 1861 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married W J Vann in 1921-1928 in West Virginia. W was born in 1871 in Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917p 149," Charles P. Burrass birth date: 22 Nov 1877 birth place: Clinch River, Tazewell, Virginia Parents: William and Sarah E. Burrass.

Charles married Allie Unknown in 1900 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Allie was born in 1881 in Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: Jun 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Witness: 1911, Tazewell County, Virginia; In 1911 Ollie is a witness for her cousin William Pack in a land dispute he is having with some of his Pack relatives. She is address as Miss Ollie Burress. There is definitely a marriage record for her in 1909 to William Cornwell and William Cornwell didn't die until 1912.

Olla married William H. Cornwell on 02 Dec 1909 in Tazewell County, Virginia. William (son of William Conwell and Jemma) was born in 1869 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in 1912 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olla married John Creger on 10 Sep 1913 in Tazewell County, Virginia. John was born on 31 Aug 1845; died on 9 Feb 1924 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• WWII Draft Card: 29 Apr1942, Tazewell County, Virginia
• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, VA; Married 1 year, number of children born 1; number of children living 1; Both can read and write; Renting House.
• WWI Draft Card: 12 Sep 1918, Tazewell County, Virginia
• Census 1930: 1930, North Tazewell, Tazewell, VA; Renting home value $8; All can read/write
• Census 1940 : 1940, North Tazewell, Tazewell, VA; George highest grade; 5th / Daisy highest grade; 7th / Vernon highest grade 3rd

Notes:

Died:
OBIT: Clinch Valley News

George W. Burress, 65 years of age, died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wade Jennings at Adria. He had been in declining health for several years. He was the son of the late William and Sarah Pack Burress, of Pounding Mill. He had been a resident of North Tazewell for about fifty years. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Daisy Arnold, two daughters and three sons: Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. James Whitman, of North Tazewell; Paul and Lloyd, of Norfolk, and Vernon, of Whiteville, W. Va. A sister also survives, Mrs. Laura Vann, fo Huntington WV. Funeral services were held from the Christian church Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. C.B. Dickenson, of Crumpler, WV., and the Rev. M. E. N. Lindsay in charge.

George married Dela A. "Daisy" Arnold on 03 Feb 1909 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Dela (daughter of L.L Arnold and Cordelia McEntire) was born on 14 Feb 1887 in Saltville, Smyth, Virginia; died on 06 Oct 1962 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 09 Oct 1962 in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 25 Sep 1895, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. Isom Quesenbury is very ill with flux.
• Newspaper: 10 Mar 1897, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; A new daughter at the home of Mr. Isom Quesenberry.
• Newspaper: 12 Jul 1901, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Hoop's baby, about one year old, that was drowned in the flood, was found on the ninth day by Isom Quesenberry, in a bad state of decomposition.

Notes:

Died:
April 8, 1932 (Pounding Mill) - George Quesenberry and sister Mrs. James Bruster (Martha Quesenberry), were called to Hartwell, W.V. Tuesday on account of the death of their brother, Isam Quesenberry, who died of leakage of the heart on Tuesday a.m. Burial this p.m. at Hartwell. He formerly resided here.


West Virginia Death Index Info, 5 Apr 1932.
Name: Isom Quessenberry Birth Date: 8 Aug 1870 Birth Place: Virginia Death Date: 5 Apr 1932 Death Place: Hartwell, McDowell, West Virginia Burial Date: 7 Apr 1932 Burial Place: Hartwell, West Virginia Death Age: 61 years 7 months 27 days Occupation: Coalminer Race: White Marital Status: Married Gender: Male Father Name: Fed Quessenberry Father Birth Place: VA Mother Name: Cynthia Pack Mother Birth Place: Virginia FHL Film Number: 800212

Isom married Sarah Katherine Caldwell in 1890 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of Wiley Caldwell and Fanny Caldwell) was born in Apr 1876 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Jul 1935 in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia; was buried in Hartwell Cemetery, McDowell County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• 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 Jun 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: 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.
• Newspaper: 8 Apr 1932, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; George Quesenberry and sister Mrs. James Bruster (Martha Quesenberry), were called to Hartwell, W.V. Tuesday on account of the death of their brother, Isam Quesenberry, who died of leakage of the heart on Tuesday a.m. Burial this p.m. at Hartwell. He formerly resided here.
• Newspaper: 25 Sep 1932, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Bruster and Mrs. Clabe Cochran attended the funeral and burial of the former's nephew, Ira Burress, 27 of Van Dyke. He was killed last Saturday in an automobile accident near his home. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Burress.
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1934, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster and Mrs. George Quesenberry (Mary L.Burress) visited Tilda Steele and family Sunday at Bandy and heard Rev. Peak Preach.

Martha married James B. "Jim" Brewster on 24 Jul 1889 in Tazewell County, Virginia. James (son of Andrew J. Bruster and Sarah M. "Sallie" Marrs) was born on 26 Feb 1863 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 19 Oct 1942 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 14 Jul 1911, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Quesenberry are pound parents of the sixth boy who arrived on Friday night, making seven in all.
• Newspaper: 22 Dec 1916, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; James QUESENBERRY'S little son, who was taken last week to the hospital, was not operated for appendicitis, but is being treated there.

James married Alice Matilda Caldwell on 15 Aug 1895 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Alice (daughter of Wiley Caldwell and Fanny Caldwell) was born on 22 Mar 1876 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 04 Nov 1949 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; was buried in Grassy Spur Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Newspaper: 15 Feb 1929, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Rev. Hawks preached at Mr. Geo. Quesenberry's on Sunday night.
• Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Newspaper: 8 Apr 1932, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; George Quesenberry and sister Mrs. James Bruster (Martha Quesenberry), were called to Hartwell, W.V. Tuesday on account of the death of their brother, Isam Quesenberry, who died of leakage of the heart on Tuesday a.m. Burial this p.m. at Hartwell. He formerly resided here.
• Newspaper: 24 Jan 1936, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; George Quesenberry is on the sick list.
• Census 1940 : 1940, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Draft Card: 27 Apr 1942, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; WWII Draft Registration

George married Mary Frances Burress in 6 May 1902 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of John Wesley Burress and Matilda "Tildie" Rose Earls) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 25 March 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Matilda Quesenberry has been suffering with erysipelas.
• Newspaper: 4 Oct 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Misses Sallie and Barbara Crewey, of Cedar Bluff visited Miss Matilda Quesenberry from Saturday till Sunday.
• 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: 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: 23 May 1930, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. George Steele and daughter, Mrs. Virgie, of Bandy, spent Sunday with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry.
• Newspaper: 8 June 1934, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster and Mrs. George Quesenberry (Mary L.Burress) visited Tilda Steele and family Sunday at Bandy and heard Rev. Peak Preach.

Sarah married George F. Steele on 18 Jan 1899 in Tazewell County, Virginia. George (son of Richard Steele and Cosby Johnson) was born in May 1858 in Russell County, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Mar 1933 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Steele Family Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Henry Monk on 14 Aug 1947 in Tazewell County, Virginia. William was born in 1871 in Virginia; died on 24 Mar 1951 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Newspaper: 26 May 1911, Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Quesenberry visited Mrs. Quesenberry's mother Mrs. Mary Nicewander on last Sunday.
• 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:

Died:
Obituary, In the Clinch Valley Newspaper Tazewell Virginia, 27 March 1936.
March 27, 1936 (Pounding Mill) - The following from here attended the funeral and burial of Melvin Quesenberry Sunday at Richlands, burial east of here: Mr and Mrs. C.H. Robinette, Mrs. J.T. Pruett, Mrs. George Quesenberry, Mrs. George Noel, Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster and children, Tom, Jack and Vick, G. A. Riley, Finley Ringstaff, Mr. and Mrs. George Brewster and daughter PaulineClinch Valley Newspaper Tazewell Virginia 27 March 1936 Thomas Quesenberry died at his home near Richlands last week, following an operation of several weeks ago. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Quesenberry was one of the leading farmers of the Richlands section. Burial was at Cliffield. Richlands News Press Newspaper Tazewell Melvin Quesenberry, 52, widely known farmer of the Richlands area, died at his home south of town Friday night, March 20, 1936, of complications following an operation four weeks ago. He returned to his home this week from the hospital with scant hope held for his recovery. Mr. Quesenberry was a son of the late Fred and Cynthia (Pack) Quesenberry, pioneer residents of the Pounding Mill section. He was a lifelong member of the Christian church and active in it's work. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Harry, Vernon and Grat Quesenberry, and one daughter, Miss Mayola Quesenberry, all at home. Other survivors include the following brothers and sisters: Jim and George Quesenberry of Pounding Mill; Mrs. Bud Burress of Indian; Mrs. Martha Brewster, of Pounding Mill, and Mrs. E. F. Steele, of Bandy. Services will be held today at the Richlands Christian church by Rev. T.R. Doss, of Bluefield, assisted by the Rev. E. W. Hughes of Bluefield, Va. Burial was in the Harrison Cemetery on Earls Branch.

Thomas married Eliza Niswander on 11 Dec 1910 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Eliza (daughter of Lee Niswander and Mary Harrison) was born on 10 March 1892 in Cliffield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; died on 31 Oct 1967 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Harrison Cem, Earls Branch, Cliffield, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

Mary married Henry Preston "Bud" Burress on 27 Jul 1904 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Henry (son of John Wesley Burress and Matilda "Tildie" Rose Earls) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917," Aurelia Pack 10 Sep 1869 Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia Parents: William and Rebecca Pack.

Aurelia married Jonathan Crittendan Osborn in 1888 in Kentucky. Jonathan was born on 16 Oct 1866; died on 12 Jan 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, p 110 & 119" Crockett Pack 13 Sep 1873 Jeffersonville Twp, Tazewell, Virginia Parents: William M. and Rebecca Pack.

Calvin married Flora H. Bishop on 27 Jun 1895 in Morgan County, Kentucky. Flora (daughter of Miles Bishop and Nancy Jane Matney) was born on 20 Apr 1878 in Kentucky; died on 07 Jan 1960 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Emma Sample on 05 Jan 1913 in Morgan, Kentucky. Emma was born on 19 Sep 1889; died in Oct 1981. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gillie married Charles David Bowling on 12 Mar 1896 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and was divorced on 13 May 1926 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Charles (son of James Harvey Bowling and Elizabeth "Betsy" Combs) was born on 10 May 1878 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 11 Apr 1966 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Kit C. Phillips on 26 Dec 1907. Kit was born in 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Arthur Wolfe in 1918. Arthur was born on 19 Dec 1878; died on 10 Dec 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Murtie married Taylor Havens on 23 Dec 1909 in Kentucky. Taylor was born in 1887. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Golda married Clarence Havens in Nov 1911 in Kentucky. Clarence was born in Sep 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dewitt married Ethel Mauree "Marie" Burgin on 16 Mar 1918 in Maryville, Nodaway, Missouri. Ethel was born on 28 Sep 1892 in Missouri; died in Dec 1986 in Mc Lean, Fairfax, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ocie married Minnie Ellen Jones on 02 Mar 1922 in Ohio. Minnie was born on 08 Mar 1901; died on 29 Jul 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married Charles R. Little on 01 May 1921 in Mize, Morgan County, Kentucky. Charles was born on 19 Jan 1899; died in Nov 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Virginia was born in 1869 and Ella and Melvin did not get married until 1873. On Virginia's marriage record it claims Ella is her mother, but wondering if Virginia was a daughter from Melvins first marriage?

Virginia married Alonzo Columbus Christian on 08 Aug 1887 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Alonzo (son of Thomas B. Christian and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster) was born on 25 Nov 1867 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 20 Oct 1952 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Note: Description on WWI Draft Card: Tall, Stout, Blue Eyes, Auburn Hair
• Newspaper: 10 July 1896, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Messrs Columbus and Lee ANDERSON, and Will SCOTT attended church at Jones Chapel Sunday. Mrs. Melvin ANDERSON, Mrs. J. OSBORN, Mrs. John ASBURY and Miss Sallie MAXWELL attended quarterly meeting at Jones Chapel Sunday.
• Newspaper: 29 Jan 1897, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. Columbus ANDERSON, is studying telegraphy at Richlands.
• Newspaper: 20 April 1897, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. Columbus ANDERSON came up from Richlands and spent Saturday and Sunday with homefolks.
• Newspaper: 3 Sept 1897, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. C.M. ANDERSON went to Cedar Bluff Saturday and filled the agents Mr. BRIDGES place, while he (Bridges) went to the picnic at Steelesburg.
• Newspaper: 28 Sep 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Clinch Valley News Columbus, son of Melvin Anderson at this place is very low with typhoid fever in Georgia. He volunteered in the army about 3 months ago. A woman from Kentucky went for her sick son and kindly wrote the news to his mother on the 18th. Nothing has been heard since.
• Military: 24 Dec 1898; Pvt. Co. K 17th Inf. Spanish American War.
• Incarceration: 13 Nov 1913, Kootenai County, Idaho, USA; Convicted of 1st Degree Murder
• Newspaper: 13 Jul 1927, Idaho; Idaho Convict Slashes Throat, Will Recover -C.M Anderson, life termer at the Idaho penitentiary who yesterday attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a razor (More...)
• Newspaper: 5 October 1929, Idaho; FISH AID PLAN FOR FREEING OF MAN IN PRISON Lawyer Uses Evidence Convicting Alleged Slayer to Free Him. BOISE, Idaho - Contention that it seemed illogical that a man would carry a bucket of fish to the scene of a murder he intended to commit (More...)
• Newspaper: 7 October 1929, Idaho; BOISE — The board, of pardons today lent a considering ear to two men who killed in defense of their homes, but remained unmoved at the appeal of a man convicted of first degree murder. In the case of C. M. Anderson, sentenced to life (More...)
• Newspaper: 2 September 1932, Boise County, Idaho, USA; Life Termer in Idaho Prison is Given Freedom....

Notes:

August 9, 1895 (Pounding Mill) Mr. Columbus ANDERSON is studying telegraphy.

Columbus married Myrtle Runyon on 24 Jun 1900 in Mingo, West Virginia, USA. Myrtle was born about 1879; died in 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Columbus married Emma Lucy Thornton on 23 Oct 1933 in Logan County, West Virginia. Emma (daughter of W. Thornton and Meredith Unknown) was born on 10 Jan 1911 in West Virginia, United States; died on 23 Dec 1990 in Fayette, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 10 July 1896, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Messrs Columbus and Lee ANDERSON, and Will SCOTT attended church at Jones Chapel Sunday. Mrs. Melvin ANDERSON, Mrs. J. OSBORN, Mrs. John ASBURY and Miss Sallie MAXWELL attended quarterly meeting at Jones Chapel Sunday.
• Newspaper: 22 Oct 1897, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. Lee Anderson has gone to WV to engage in mining business till Xmas, but he's expected back this week.
• Newspaper: 20 May 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Messrs. Lee Anderson and John Tate are both laid up with a mashed foot.
• Newspaper: 22 March 1901, Tazewell County, Virginia; Lee ANDERSON for cutting James BARNES on trial today.

Notes:

Margaret, 22 and Lee, 28 were married in Tazewell in September of 1903.They were married by George Buston.
Lee was 28 when he married Margaret Clay. He was born in Tazewell County. At the time of his marriage he was mining.1 _TITLE Notes

Pounding Mill - October 22, 1897

Mr. Lee Anderson (Son of Ellen Pack) has gone to WV to engage in mining business till Xmas, but he's expected back this week.

Pounding Mill - May 20, 1898

Messrs. Lee Anderson and John Tate are both laid up with a mashed foot.

Lee married Margaret Clay on 28 Sep 1903 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Margaret was born about 1887 in Wyoming, West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 1 April 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; The following persons attended the quarterly meeting at Maxwell on last Sunday viz: Mrs. Melvin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard White, Miss Matilda Anderson, Messrs. Will McGraw, R.M. Sparks and C.P Williams.

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 11 Sep 1896, Tazewell County, Virginia; Pounding Mill - Misses Belle LAMBERT and Mollie MCGRAW and Mr. Crockett ANDERSON left this week for Tazewell College.
• Newspaper: 29 Jan 1897, Tazewell County, Virginia; Pounding Mill - Mr. Crockett ANDERSON went to Richlands Sunday to hear Rev. HOWELLS of Tazewell College preach and returned Monday.

Family/Spouse: Bernard Caldwell Burr. Bernard was born on 15 Aug 1880 in Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA; died on 06 May 1936 in Davy, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 4 May 1932, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Ella J. Anderson, of Davy, West Virginia, and son Charlie, of Bluefield, West Virginia visited Mrs. Susan Ringstaff on Tuesday. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Duggins of Bluefield, West Virginia.

Family/Spouse: Henry Underwood. Henry (son of Peter Underwood and Darcus Annie Rakes) was born on 26 May 1873. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, p 105" Lettie Bruster 20 Jun 1871 Laurrell Creek, Tazewell, Virginia Parents Robert and Amanda Bruster.

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917," Margaret E. Bruster 15 Dec 1873 Tazewell, Virginia Parents: Robert and Amanda Bruster.

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, p 143" Sarah Bruster 17 May 1876 Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia Parents: Robert and Amanda Brewster.

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, p 198" John C. Bruster 26 Sep 1883 Babtist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917," Matilda B. Brewster 17 May 1886 Indian Creek, Tazewell, Virginia Parents Robert and Mandy Brewster

Ida married James W. Harman on 05 Aug 1905 in Tazewell County, Virginia. James (son of H.M. Harman and Mary B) was born in 1883 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harrison Hicks. Harrison was born in Apr 1890 in McDowell, West Virginia; died on 28 Mar 1924 in McDowell, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Susan Altzier in 1914 in McDowell County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 22 April 1965, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Nannie Beavers, Mrs. George Burress (Nell Beavers), Mrs. Jimmy Collins, and Mrs. Ella Whitaker and Roy, visited Mrs. Minnie Christian at the Mattie Williams Hospital, last week.

Ella married Grover C. Lambert on 24 Dec 1909 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Grover (son of Thomas M. Lambert and Rebecca) was born on 16 Sep 188 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 25 Mar 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Newton H. Whitaker on 23 Mar 1913 in Indian, Tazewell County, Virginia. Newton (son of Herman Whitaker and Belle) was born on 28 May 1890 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 19 Mar 1950 in Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 14 Apr 1931, Tazewell County, Virginia; Plane is Smashed Near Richlands

Brooks married Elizabeth "Lettie" Brewster on 23 Feb 1913 in Indian, Tazewell County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of James Bruster and Jane) was born on 10 Sep 1897 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 Feb 1930 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brooks married Mary Bowling on 3 Dec 1931 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Charles Bowling and Nannie Patrick) was born in 1912 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 11 Jan 1925, Tazewell County, Virginia; Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Notes:

Birth:
Death Certificate says 5 Nov 1896

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 13 June 1919, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; Miss Thelma PACK is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Susan BEAVERS.

Nancy married Thomas Christian on 24 Apr 1920 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Thomas (son of Thomas C. Christian and Ella) was born in 1898 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

My mother related this piece of information about his burial. His body was brought back several years after the war, possible later in the 1920's. The wake was held in parlor at home. The family wasn't sure the body was Roscoe's so they diverted the attention of the military escort so they could identify the remains, which they did by Roscoe's teeth. - Cheryl Duke

Died:
1921 Cedar Bluff; Last Saturday the remains of Roscoe PACK, who was killed in France, arrived here from Hoboken, N.J. accompanied by a sergeant from Fort Washington, D.C. Mr. PACK was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. PACK, and was one of Tazewell County's soldiers being only seventeen years old when he enlisted, and was on of the Cedar Bluff boys who enlisted in the historic 2nd, Virginia Regiment while two companies or the regiment were stationed here on guard duty in 1917, at Camp McClullan, Alabama, he was transferred to Co. I, 116th Regiment, and was a private in that company overseas where he was killed while going "over the top" in the Argonne Forest offensive on October 15, 1918. Funeral services were conducted at the home of the Rev. J.E. LINKOUS. Interment was in charge of the Richlands Post of the American Legion

Notes:

Died:
Baptist Valley - Emory, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pack died on last Wednesday, and was buried on Thursday. A large crowd was present at the funeral and Burial.

Clinch Valley Newspaper, 24 March 1911.

Helen married Russell McCann on 02 Sep 1933 in West Virginia, United States. Russell (son of Edgar McCann and Carra Altizer) was born in 1906 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
John Pack Jr. 15, was killed instantly early Thursday morning when a truck in which he and two more boys were riding overturned near Bust Head & pinned young Pack underneath. He the youngest son of John Pack of Baptist Valley and leaves an older brother, Brooks, and three sisters. Funeral services were held at the home place Saturday, at 2:30 PM. Bluefield Telegraph, Oct 30, 1932

Ora married John M. Blair on 31 Dec 1899 in Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olivia married John William Knight on 03 Feb 1901. John was born on 29 Dec 1876 in Tennessee; died on 14 May 1916 in Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ada Loudy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Clem Talley in 1909 in Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Typhoid Fever

Ira married Bertha Simmons on 22 Dec 1917 in Wise County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Crockett married Clara Moore on 20 Nov 1920 in Wise County, Virginia. Clara was born in 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Beldon Day. Robert (son of Randall Day and Lina) was born on 27 Nov 1899 in Whitesburg, Kentucky; died in Jan 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, p 308" Lelia May Pack 06 Jun 1890 Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia Parents James Pack 27 ad Ella Emerine Pack 22

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917," Mary C. Pack 28 Nov 1894 Doran, Tazewell, Virginia Parents, James and Ella Pack

Family/Spouse: Arthur Thomas Horton. Arthur was born on 1 July 1890 in Virginia, United States; died on 8 August 1967 in Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Richard Martin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Curnett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Stratton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Castle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Bannister. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Francis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Elliott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: 1945, Missouri; PVT 29 MARINES 6 MAR US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II

Family/Spouse: Angel L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Raleigh married Frances McCoy on 22 Apr 1929 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. Frances (daughter of William McCoy and Eliza P. Jackson) was born on 5 Dec 1877 in Russell County, Virginia, USA; died on 31 May 1957 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Hankins Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Henry married Carrie Altzier Crockett in Jan 1943 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Carrie (daughter of John Henry Altzier and Mint "Minnie" Davidson) was born on 26 Oct 1892 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 May 1975 in Bellville, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1930: 1930, Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Rosa Burress, 30 May 1883, Clinch River, Tazewell, Va, note: Twin parents, John W. Tildy Burress p. 200 Virginia, Births and Christenings, 1853-1917

Rosa married Daniel Iaeger Harman on 27 Aug 1901 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Daniel (son of Harrison Mitchell Harman and Mary Elizebeth Fletcher) was born about 1878 in Virginia, United States; was christened in in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in June 10,1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia; Home Value $2000; Both Henry and Sarah can read/write
• CV News: 22 Mar 1935, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. & Mrs. Henry Shortridge (Sarah M. Burress) , Cinda Waldron & Mrs. R. H. Burress were visiting relatives in Raven Saturday night on account of illness in the family. (The illness would have been that of Raleigh & Sarah's stepmother, Jennie Chambers Burress)
• Newspaper: 9 Nov 1941, Tazewell County, Virginia; Bluefield Daily Telegraph Court Happenings. Sarah and Henry Shortridge VS. John Tizen, notice of motion. The Shortridge vs. Tizens cases are the outcome of an automobile collision which occurred at the point where the road from the county farm intersects Route 19 a short distance east of the Tazewell corporation line on August 10 1941. Sarah Shortridge claims damage for personal injury to the extent of $5,000 and Henry Shortridge $10,000.
• Will: 1967, Tazewell County, Virginia

Notes:

Birth:
Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917 Page 219 Sarah Melvina Burress :: 23 Apr 1885, McDowell County, WV. Father :: John Wesley Burress, Mother :: Matilda Burress

Census 1920:
Both Henry and Sarah are listed as being able to read and write

Will:
I, Sarah M. Shortridge, a resident of Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills by me at any time heretofore made.

First: I direct that all my just debts be paid, if I shall owe any at the time of my death, including funeral expenses and any hospital or doctor bills.

Second: All the balance and residue of my property, both real and personal, I do give, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Gloria June Nuckels, to be hers absolutely and in fee simple, but subject to this proviso: that should my said daughter, Gloria June Nuckels, precede me in death, then and in that event only, all the balance and residue of my property, both real and personal, shall pass equally, share and share alike, to my other children, namely: John Shortridge, Grace Rimmer, Bill Shortridge, Nannie Houchins, Pansy Damron, I.C. Shortridge, Thelma Joyce, Anne Blevins, Raymond Shortridge, Mae O'Byrne and Robert Shortridge.

Third: I do appoint my daughter, Gloria June Nuckels, as Executrix of this my last will and testament; and, I do direct no security be required of her as Executrix hereof upon her qualification.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my seal to this my last will and testament, this the 14th day of December 1966.

Sarah M. Shortridge

The above signature of the Testatrix was made and the foregoing will was acknowledged to be her last will and testament by the said Testatrix, in the presence of us, two competent witnesses, present at the same time; and we, the said witnesses, do hereunto subscribe the said will on the date last above written, in the presence of the said Testatrix and of each other, at the request of the said Testatrix, who was then of sound mind and over the age of twenty one years.

Emma Mabe
Gloria June Nuckles

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Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Tazewell, the 30th day of March, 1967.

IN RE: PROBATE OF LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SARAH M. SHORTRIDGE, DECEASED.

A writing dated the 14th day of December, 1966, purporting to be the last will and testament of Sarah M. Shortridge was on the 28th day of March 1967, presented in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit court of Tazewell County, Virginia, by Gloria June Nuckles, daughter of Sarah M. Shortridge, and offered for probate. It appearing from the evidence introduced that the said Sarah M. Shortridge died on the 13th day of Mary, 1967: that at the time of her death she had a known place of residence in Tazewell County, Virginia, and owned real property therein. Thereupon came Emma Mabe, one of the subscribing witnesses to said writing, who, after being duly sworn, stated that the said writing was signed by placing her mark thereon, and acknowledge by the said Sarah M. Shortridge as and for her last will and testament in her presence, and in the presence of Gloria June Nuckles, the other subscribing witness thereto, all three being present together at the same time, and that she, the said Emma Mabe, and Gloria June Nuckels signed their names thereto as subscribing witnesses at the request of the said Sarah M. Shortridge and in her presence and in the presence of each other, all three being present together at the same time, and that in her opinion, the said Sarah M. Shortridge was of sound mind at the time thereof. It, therefore, appearing that the said writing was properly executed as a will is required to be executed under the law and that the same has been legally proven, the said writing is hereby admitted to probate and
ordered to be recorded as and for the last will and testament of Sarah M. Shortridge, deceased.

Whereupon, on this 30th day of March 1967, again came Gloria June Nuckels, who is named in said writing as Executrix thereof, and declined to act as such Executrix, and moved no personal representative be appointed to administer said estate; and it appearing from the evidence introduced the Sarah M. Shortridge at the time of her death owned no personal property, no personal representative is appointed to administer said estate. Given under my hand this the 30th day of March, 1967

Rhea F. Moore, Jr. Clerk.

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VIRGINIA: In the Clerks office of the Circuit Court of the County of Tazewell

Estate of Sarah M. Shortridge (Widow), Deceased.

I, the undersigned, daughter, and sole heir under the Last Will and Testament of Sarah M. Shortridge, decease, late of the County of Tazewell, Virginia, on my oath say that I have made diligent inquiry and that I believe the following to be a true and correct list together with the ages and the addresses of the heirs of my decedent, Sarah M. Shortridge, who died testate on March 13, 1967

LIST OF HEIRS

John Raleigh Shortridge 63 son Jewell Ridge VA
Grace S. Rimmer 62 Daughter Richlands VA
William H. Shortridge 58 Son Cedar Bluff VA
Nannie S. Houchins 60 Daughter Bluefield WV
Pansy S. Damron, 57 Daughter Richlands VA
Isaac C. Shortridge 52 Son Richlands VA
Thelma S. Joyce 50 Daughter Cedar Bluff VA
Anne S. Blevins 47 Daughter Jewell Valley VA
Raymond Shortridge 44 Son Portsmouth VA
Gloria June Nuckles 39 Daughter Richlands VA
Mae S. O'Bryne 39 Daughter Gold Vein VA
Robert Shortridge 37 Son Flushing MI

Given under my hand this 30th day of March, 1967
Gloria June Nuckels Daughter and Beneficiary

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 30th day of March 1967 Rhea F. Moore, Jr. Clerk

Died:
Age at Death: 81

Sarah married William Henry Shortridge on 20 Jul 1902 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. William (son of Smith Shortridge and Nancy Childress) was born on 16 Aug 1878 in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia; died on 5 Jan 1958 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 10 Jan 1958 in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Newspaper: 24 Apr 1914, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; The new cases of measles are Mrs. George QUESENBERRY and one child, Ray ALTIZER, Mabel RILEY. Mrs. QUESENBERRY was caught in the rain last night which made her much worse.
• Newspaper: 12 Feb 1915, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. George Quesenberry's three month old baby died Sunday of pneumonia. The child had been very delicate from birth. Burial took place in the public cemetery.
• Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Newspaper: 15 Feb 1929, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Rev. Hawks preached at Mr. George Quesenberry's on Sunday night.
• Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1934, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster and Mrs. George Quesenberry (Mary L. Burress) visited Tilda Steele and family Sunday at Bandy and heard Rev. Peak Preach.
• Census 1940 : 1940, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Newspaper: 2 May 1941, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Quesenberry, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Laura, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Quesenberry, of War, WV, was visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Quesenberry Tuesday.
• Newspaper: 20 Jun 1941, Cliffield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; Mr. & Mrs. G. B. Bruster, Mr. & Mrs. Edd Simpson, Mrs. George Quesenberry (Mary Burress), Mrs. Bill Quesenberry, Mrs. J. T. Pruett, Mrs. C.H. Robinette & son, David, attended the funeral and burial of Mrs. Cynthia Bruster at Cliffield Wed
• Newspaper: 12 Feb 1943, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Juanita Quesenberry, of Tazewell and Miss Minnie Belle, of Cedar Bluff, were weekend visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Quesenberry.

Notes:

Birth:
"Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, P258" Mary F. Burress 28 Feb 1887 Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia Parents: J.W. and Matilda Burress

Mary married George Mansfield Quesenberry in 6 May 1902 in Tazewell County, Virginia. George (son of Frederick Quesenberry and Cynthia E. Pack) was born on 16 Aug 1877 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1943 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1930: 1930, Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1940 : 1940, Garden District, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
• WWII Draft Card: 1942, Buchanan County, Virginia
• Will: 1958, Tazewell County, Virginia

Notes:

Name:
Family say his middle name was Thomas, his obit and death certificate says Thomas and on his grave stone, his middle inital is a T. but on all his draft card and census, his middle name is listed as W. or William.

Will:
Virginia; Circuit Court of the County of Tazewell Estate of John T. Burress, deceased

I, the undersigned, who this day qualified before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of Tazewell as Administrator of the estate of John T. Burress, deceased, late of the County of Tazewell, Virginia, on my oath do say that I have made diligent inquiry and that I believe the following to be a true and correct list together with the ages and the addresses of the heirs of my decedent, John T. Burress, who died intestate on October 15, 1958.

List of Heirs

Rose Burress 65 Widow Cedar Bluff Virginia
Virginia Mae Mathena 47 Daughter Tazewell Virginia
Hobert Burress 45 Son Whitewood Virginia
William Burress 43 Son Jewell Valley Virginia
Harvey Burress 41 Son Jewell Valley Virginia
Helen B. Buskill 39 Daughter Richlands Virginia
Frankie Burress 37 Son St. Augustine Florida
Lila B. Dile 35 Daughter Baltimore Maryland
Oliver Titus Burress 28 Son Whitewood Virginia
Paul Burress 26 Son Cedar Bluff Virginia
Henry Burress 24 Son Miami Florida

Given under my hand this 17th day of August, 1959 Rosa Burress, Admin'r

John married Rosa "Rosie" Ethel Lee Griffith on 28 Sep 1910 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Rosa (daughter of Jeff Griffits and Rebecca Pruitt) was born on 21 Sep 1898 in Jewel Ridge, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; died on 06 October 1977 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 08 Oct 1977 in Day Cem. Jewell Ridge, Pea Patch, Tazewell Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Flora married William Newton Whitt on 12 Jul 1907 in Tazewell County, Virginia. William (son of Charles Whitt and Martha Unknown) was born in 1889 in Virginia, United States; died in in Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Dora married James Harvey Hooker on 24 Aug 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia. James (son of Ellen Lula Hooker) was born on 22 March 1891 in Carroll, Virginia, United States; died in May 1972 in Jewel Ridge, Tazewell, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 29 Sep 1911, Tazewell County, Virginia; Newton Burress, a 16 yr old boy was arrested at Maxwell Mon. by Det. Dick Fisher & brought to jail here. Burress is charged with disturbing public worship & other offences against peace & dignity of the Commonwealth.
• Newspaper: 29 Sep 1911, Tazewell County, Virginia; Newton Burress, the boy arrested at Maxwell, for various offenses, will be turned over to the prison association of Virginia.
• Military: 27 May 1918, Tazewell County, Virginia; Annals of Tazewell County book two, page 251 Muster Roll, Tazewell County, Virginia, in the war with Germany. Burroughs, Eugene Newton, North Tazewell, Va., age 21, White 5-25-18, mustered, 5-27-18
• Newspaper: 23 October 1934, Tazewell County, Virginia; Tazewell Man is wounded by Shot - Allegedly inflamed by strong drink, Roy Teek, 30, of the Baptist Valley section of Tazewell County, frightened his wife away from home sunday afternoon, and when he found out that she had taken shelter at the home (more..)

Notes:

Circuit Court - September 29, 1911

Newton Burress, the boy arrested at Maxwell, for various offenses, will be turned over to the prison association of Virginia.

Eugene married Sally Mabel Reedy on 01 Jun 1917 in Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA. Sally (daughter of George W. Reedy and Sarah A. Rutledge) was born on 30 May 1899 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 04 Oct 1978 in Bristol, Virginia; was buried in Susong Cem, Bristol, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Died at 4 years old - story is the John threw a cup at
Jennie that hit Robert in the head

Other Events:

• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Died:
Richlands News Press // February 9, 1956

MRS. BEATRICE REEDY
Mrs. Beatrice Reedy, age 54, wife of Virgil Reedy, a former resident of Richlands, having moved to New York less than a year ago, died in the Medical Center Hospital, New York City, Saturday, February 4th, following a lingering illness.

She was born at Cedar Bluff, daughter of John and Jennie Burress and had always lived in the communities of Cedar Bluff and Richlands.

Surviving other than her husband are four daughters, Mrs. Lila Marie Bales, Raven, Mrs. Nettie McClanahan, Mrs. Trula Osborne and Miss Violet Reedy of Richlands. Three sons, Virgil, Jr., Donald and Frank,
all of Richlands. Seven half-sisters, Mrs. Bill Whitt, Mrs. Virgie Harman of War, W. Va., Mrs. Henry Shortridge, Richlands, Mr. Molly Wolf, Big Auger, W. Va., Mrs. Cindy Waldron, and Mrs. James Hooker of Richlands and Mrs. Mary Quesenberry at Baptist Valley. Four half brothers, Jon Burress and Bud Burress of Baptist Valley, Raleigh and Newt Burress of Tazewell. Thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body arrived in Richlands Tuesday by train and was taken to Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Richlands Tabernacle with Rev. A. B. Williford and Rev. Lee McGlothlin officiating. Burial in Hankins cemetery.

Beatrice married Virgil Thomas Reedy on 24 Mar 1916 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Virgil (son of William Jerome Reedy and Lilly Caroline Christian) was born on 4 Jan 1896 in Virginia, United States; died on 14 May 1959 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Age at Death: 49

America married George Edward Waldron on 07 Jul 1897 in Tazewell County, Virginia. George (son of Samuel W Waldron and Elizabeth F. "Bettie" Seabolt) was born on 15 Apr 1875 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 14 Oct 1918 in Dicks Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Brewster on 01 May 1902 in Tazewell County, Virginia. William (son of William Morgan Brewster and Margaret) was born in 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Aaron Sheffey Graham on 06 Jun 1900 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Aaron was born on 20 Jun 1878; was buried in Shady Grove Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married John T. Brewster on 07 Jun 1902 in Tazewell County, Virginia. John was born in 1877 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bertie Creager. Bertie was born in 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Tazewell Rt. 16 North over Stony Ridge, left (west) on Rt. 642 About7/10ths mile. The cemetery is on top of a hill or spur to the south, about a quarter mile hard climb.1 _TITLE Notes

Notes:

Died:
Patrick F. Marrs, 87 of Fairmont, formerly of Bluefield, died Friday in a Monongah Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born in Tazewell County, Va and was a son of the late William and Mary Burress Marrs (more...)

Family/Spouse: Bess V. Hannah. Bess was born on 30 Aug 1893 in West Virginia, United States; died on 22 Dec 1987 in Santa Clara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estil married Hannah Jane Webb in 1910 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Hannah was born on 13 Sep 1885 in West Virginia, United States; died on 23 Jun 1970; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 17 May 1931, Berwind, McDowell, West Virginia, USA; Mrs. Cyrus Robinson is in a Welch Hospital for treatment.
• Newspaper: 4 October 1931, Berwind, McDowell, West Virginia, USA; Mrs. Cyrus Robinson was visiting her mother, Mrs. William Marrs in Canebrake this week.
• Newspaper: 3 May 1936, Berwind, McDowell, West Virginia, USA; Mrs. Cyrus Robinson who has been receiving treatment at Stevens Clinic this week, has returned home.

Laura married Josiah Franklin Cyrus "Sid" Robinson on 21 June 1911 in Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia. Josiah (son of Thomas Robinson and Annie Unknown) was born on 3 Nov 1887 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; died on 18 April 1944 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Winnie Grace Wilson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Marion Peter Carter after 1926 in Virginia or West Virginia. Marion was born on 12 Oct 1880 in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA; died on 7 Feb 1962 in Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John T. Earles. John (son of Samuel Earles and Annie Hylton) was born on 18 Mar 1882 in Virginia, United States; died on 20 May 1926 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1930 Coal Miner
• Religion: Canebrake Free Will Baptist Church

James married Alice Estel Waldon on 16 Feb 1918 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Alice was born in 1901; died in 1969; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George Snider. George was born about 1892 in Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lettie Lee Spence on 18 Jun 1925. Lettie was born on 18 Feb 1909; died in Nov 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Lessie Marrs in 1927 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Lessie was born about 1909 in Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1940 : 1940, Canebrake, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Family/Spouse: Roy L. Brown. Roy died in April 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: W.T. Blankenship. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Laura married Jesse Kahle White in 1911. Jesse was born on 18 Jun 1888 in Virginia, United States; died on 12 Jan 1968 in Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Census 1910: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1920: 1920, Bluefield, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1930: 1930, Big Creek District, McDowell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1940 : 1940, Jumping Branch, Mercer, West Virginia, USA

Family/Spouse: Bethell Brooks. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Census 1900: 1900, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census 1910: 1910, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
• Census 1920: 1920, Logan City, Logan, West Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Census 1910: 1910, Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, VA
• Census 1910: 1910, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, VA
• Census_1930: 1930, North Tazewell, Tazewell, VA

Family/Spouse: James P. Whitman. James (son of John C. Whitman and Elizabeth Jennings) was born on 10 Jan 1907 in Virginia, United States; died on 30 Nov 1979 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census_1930: 1930, North Tazewell, Tazewell, VA
• Newspaper: 3 Dec 1936, Tazewell County, Virginia; Charged with car theft

Paul married Margaret Bennett on 27 Aug 1938 in North Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia. Margaret (daughter of Henry Bennett and Sarah Catron) was born in 1916 in Smyth, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census_1930: 1930, North Tazewell, Tazewell, VA

James married Ethel Booth in Bland County, Virginia. Ethel died in Jul 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census_1930: 1930, North Tazewell, Tazewell, VA

Notes:

Died:
Mrs. Louise Jennings, 50, of Rt. 1, North Tazewell, died Friday evening in Bluefield Sanitarium. She was the wife of Wade H. Jennings and a daughter of the late George and Daisy Burress. Survivors in addition to her husband include one son, Louie Wade Jennings; two daughters, Pamela Sue and Betty Louise Jennings; two brothers Vernon Burress of Marietta, Ohio, Lloyd Burress, of Portsmouth; and one sister Mrs. Virginia Whitman of North Tazewell. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Riverside Methodist church. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Wade Hampton Jennings. Wade (son of Robert L Jennings and Sapphira Virginia Pressley) was born on 20 May 1912 in Horsepen, Tazewell, Virginia, United States; died on 8 Nov 1995 in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census_1930: 1930, North Tazewell, Tazewell, VA
• Census 1940 : 1940, North Tazewell, Tazewell, VA
• Newspaper: 11 April 1941, Tazewell County, Virginia; Vernon "Punk" Burress, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burress, of North Tazewell, left last week for Manassas, Va. where he will enter a school of training.

Notes:

Died:
Heart Condition

Family/Spouse: Ruth Randell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva married Robert L. Lowery on 24 Dec 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Robert (son of Henry Burton Lowery and Laura Emma Barnett) was born on 09 Mar 1885 in Madison, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Newspaper Notice, Clinch Valley News.
March 10, 1897 (Pounding Mill) - A new daughter at the home of Mr. Isom Quesenberry.

Allie married Creed Barnes on 15 Jul 1914 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Creed was born in 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
CVNewsOct 17, 1913 Pounding Mill - Mr. and Mrs. James BRUSTER are proud parents of a fine girl baby who arrived on last Sunday, this being the 14th child, twelve living.

Grace married Jessie Andrew Wood on 29 Jun 1932 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Jessie (son of U. K. Wood and Suzie) was born on 1 Jul 1896 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 22 May 1967 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Hamilton Bogle Bandy about 1922. Hamilton was born on 13 Apr 1898 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 19 Sep 1964 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Ben Coy Quesenberry, 75, of Willow Bend in Monroe County died Monday in a Princeton hospital following a long illness. Born in Richlands, Va., Feb. 6, 1901, he was a son of the late James and Alice Caldwell. He was a retired miner, veteran of Word War I, and member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Survivors Include his wife, Mrs. Ida Whitt Quesenberry; one daughter, Mrs. George Davis of Virginia Beach, Va.; six step-sons, Johnny and Douglas Sparks, both of Columbus, Ohio, Jim Sparks of Caney, Ky., Donald Sparks of Marion, Tx., Bill Sparks of Squire, Joe Sparks of Willow Bend; six brothers, Alfred Quesenberry of Kensington, Md., John Quesenberry of Cucumber, Joe, Foster, Harvey and Jess Quesenberry Jr, all of Newhall; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Pennington and Mrs. Vogle Bandy, both of Newhall; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Broyles-McCuire Funeral Home Chapel in Unldn with Rev. James Coburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-tazewell Road.

Family/Spouse: Ida Whitt. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Phyllis Altzier. Phyllis was born on 27 Oct 1919 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Nov 2006 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
NEWHALL - Joseph Melvin Quesenberry, 90 of Newhall, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center at Beckley.

Born Feb. 15, 1914 in Pounding Mill, Va., he was a son of the late James and Alice Caldwell Quesenberry. He was US Army veteran serving in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II.

He was a member of the Springs of Life Tabernacle in Newhall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Ruth Sampson Quesenberry; and one daughter, Tammy Starr Horn.

Survivors include one son, Joseph S. Quesenberry of Newhall; two daughters, Wanda Hardy and husband, Tony, and Alice Sykes and husband, Daniel, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; son-in-law, Ray Horn of English; one sister, Anna Pennington of Lebanon, Va.; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Springs of Life Tabernacle in Newhall with Sister Mary Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the church after 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, Va., is serving the Quesenberry family.

Family/Spouse: Anna Ruth Sampson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Earl Pennington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

Other Events:

• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Conviction: 26 Feb 1934, Tazewell County, Virginia; Fred Quesenberry, White, Height 5'8" 1/2 Eyes; Brown Hair; very dark almost black Scar on lower left jaw Age 26, Laborer offence; Breaking and entering in the nighttime. Court in which convicted; Tazewell Circuit court Date of conviction Feb 26, 1934

Family/Spouse: Millie Dickerson Hill. Millie (daughter of John H. Hill and Sarah Brown) was born in 1906 in Raven, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Dec 1994 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

Family/Spouse: Etta Mae Harris. Etta (daughter of John Harris and Florence Lowe) was born in 1907 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Sep 1961 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: US Army, WWII
• Occupation: TV and Radio Repairman
• Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia