BAIRD Sarah Eldridge Heath

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: "Sallie"
• Alt. Birth: 20 May 1779
• Alt. Death: 21 Aug 1842

Notes:

Alt. Birth:
Boisseau Family Bible

Alt. Death:
Boisseau Family Bible,

Funeral Service performed Rev, Cobb, DD of St. Pauls

Sarah married SIMMONS Joshua Thurston on 10 Dec 1796 in Prince George County, VA. Joshua (son of SIMMONS Randolph ( Joshua "Big" Ebenezer)" and THRUSTIN Sarah Mynn (Frances)) died on by Feb 1813 in Prince George County, VA; was buried in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married SIMMONS Coleman on 15 Apr 1802. Coleman (son of SIMMONS Randolph ( Joshua "Big" Ebenezer)" and THRUSTIN Sarah Mynn (Frances)) died on 24 Nov 1827; was buried in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married STAINBACK Peter W. about 1825 in Prince George County, VA. Peter (son of STAINBACK Littleberry, Jr. and WILKINS Amelia) was born in 1791 in Prince George County, VA; died before 1870 in Prince George County, VA; was buried in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Died at the home of her son-in-law, George F. Doggett

Rebecca married BOISSEAU Joseph Holmes on 8 Dec 1819 in Prince George County, VA. Joseph (son of BOISSEAU Joseph Holmes De Saussure and MARIE ANNE WESTMANIA GABERG (SHUROUSKII) PATTIN Marie Anne Westmania) was born on 15 Mar 1795 in Prince George County, VA; was christened on 3 Apr 1795 in Prince George County, VA; died on 12 Jan 1839 in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860

Notes:

Joshua Harrison's mother's name is Ann and was born in 1798... Brenda Johnson Duckwall


Joshua Simmons Harrison born about 1823 (post office:
Brandon, Prince George, VA) married Ann Rebecca Ellis. He had one brother, James William
Thomas Harrison and one sister, Susanna who married Mr. Figg.

Joshua was a scout in the Civil War. He was having his horse shod at a blacksmith shop in
Petersburg when he was shot and killed by Northern soldiers. I think he was in the mounted
guard, 4th Congressional District, Virginia.

I don't know his parent's names or if they are linked to the Harrisons of Brandon and Upper Brandon.

Joshua had a son, William Franklin Harrison, who had a daughter, Adelaide Cornelia Harrison, that had a
son, David Harrison Johnson, who is my father.
...................................................................................................
Hey Gene,

Your William Thomas Harrison married Ann Simmons.....daughter of Joshua Simmons and Sarah Baird. Ann was the sister of Martha Simmons who married Peter Stainback. Peter Stainback (War of 1812 Vet) was the son of Rev War Veteran Littleberry Stainback Jr and his wife Amelia....possibly Wilkins.

Joshua Simmons was the son of Randolph and Frances Simmons of Prince George Co., Va. Joshua also had a brother named Coleman Simmons. Sarah Baird was the daughter of Thomas Baird.

There is much more info on the Simmons and Harrison Families in the Simmons Family Bible. You can view this bible online at the Library Of Virginia website. Go to www.lva.Virginia.edu and click on search catalogue for Simmons Family Bible. There are about 4 pages of info.

As far as Stainbacks....I saw on your website the mention of the Kirkham Graveyard where Peter and Martha Simmons Stainback are buried as well as Joshua Simmons among others.

Hope this helps....please let me know if you have any questions....

Charlie Rathbun
Jasper, Ga

Census:

1860 Census

Ann Harrison (62 years old)
birth about 1798
Home in 1860: Brandon, Prince George, Virginia
Members of the Household:
Ann Harrison (62)
JWT Harrison (James William Thomas Harrison) (33 years old)

James William Thomas Harrison is Joshua Simmons Harrison's brother.

I believe this Ann Harrison is Joshua's mother and that her maiden name
is most likely Ann Simmons (born in Virginia in 1798).
Ann Simmons was married to William Thomas Harrison
who was born about 1798 in Brandon, Prince George, Virginia.

Buried:
There is a Kirkham Graveyard in Prince George: "1.2 miles north of
Disputanta, on route #618; thence .8 mile northwest on route #629;
thence .1 mile south of route #629 Prince George, VA.
This graveyard is located about fifty yards east of the residence, in the corner of an
open field. The plot is about sisty feet square, fenced in and neatly kept. There is
a lone cedar tree and one tombstone marking two graves."
(Stainback and Kirkham: Martha Stainback wife of William Kirkham, born in Prince George Co.
VA, This Place, April 2, 1828, Died in Clarksville, VA Nov. 28, 1901 Mother
William Kirkham, born in Petersburg, VA Dec. 4, 1817, died in Petersburg, VA July 13, 1893, Father)

Others buried there are: Joshua Simmons (about 1800), and his two daughters;
Ann Simmons Harrison with her husband; William Thomas Harrison, and his cousin
James William Harrison; Martha Simmons Stainback, and her husband, Peter Stainback,
and their son, "Doll" Stainback.
Martha Simmons and Peter Stainback are parents of the Martha Stainback to who there is a marker.

Take care and thanks again.
Brenda

Family/Spouse: HARRISON James William. James (son of HARRISON John and HARRISON Sussana --LNU--) was born in btwn 1790/1794; died about 1833; was buried in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anne married HARRISON William Thomas before 1822. William (son of HARRISON Ishmael and GEE (NOT CONFIRMED) Elizabeth) was born about 1798 in Brandon, Prince George County, VA; was buried in Disputanta, Prince George, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BAIRD Catherine. Catherine and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Land: Prince George County, VA

Notes:

Land:
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES - Coleman Simmons Cemetery

               ----¤¤¤----

Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Coleman Simmons family graveyard:
1937 July 12
Research made by Jennie S. Harrison

Cemetery Location: 1.7 miles northwest of Disputanta on Route #460; thence
about 100 yards north of Route #460.
Prince George Co., Virginia


DATE:

1827

OWNERS:

This property was owned by Coleman Simmons in 1826, by inheritance it became the
property of his son, Williamson Simmons. By the will of Williamson Simmons in
1886 it was inherited by his sons, Percy and Bruce Simmons. By the division of
the land between Percy and Bruce Simmons in 1887 this estate was then owned by
Bruce Simmons, who sold it on December 28, 1918 to John Kolar and Wesley P.
Arwood. On January 2, 1919 they sold it to John and Elizabeth Sluka, who on
December 19, 1923 sold it to Rudolph Vejnar, the present owner. [1937]

DESCRIPTION:

This graveyard is a small spot located in an open field, heavily grown up with
cedar trees and honeysuckle. There are no markers to designate the grave spots.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

The following people are know to have been buried in this graveyard:

Randolph Simmons
Frances Simmons, Randolph's wife
Coleman Simmons, Nov. 1827
Sarah Baird Simmons, Coleman's wife, Sept. 1842

Williamson married SMITH Mary Virginia on 10 Mar 1846. Mary (daughter of SMITH Lodowick and KENNON Mary) was born on 16 Feb 1828; died on 21 Mar 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RANEY Matthew. Matthew and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married KIRKHAM William about 1860. William was born on 4 Dec 1817 in Petersburg, VA; died on 13 Jul 1893 in Petersburg, VA; was buried in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Prince George County, VA
• Census: 1860, Disputanta, Prince George, Virginia, USA
• Military: 1862, Ft. Powhatan, VA; Civil War

Notes:

See attached sources.

(Medical):During the Civil War at Ft. Powhatan

Census:
1850 United States Federal Census about Adolphus Stainback
Name:      Adolphus Stainback
Age:      17
Birth Year:      abt 1833
Birthplace:      Virginia
Home in 1850:      Prince George, Virginia
Gender:      Male
Family Number:      336
Household Members:     
Name      Age
Peter Stainback      59
Martha Stainback      58
Martha Stainback      23
Adolphus Stainback      17

Census:
1860 United States Federal Census about A W Stainback
Name:      A W Stainback
[Adolphus W Stainback]
Age in 1860:      27
Birth Year:      abt 1833
Birthplace:      Virginia
Home in 1860:      Prince George, Virginia
Gender:      Male
Post Office:      Disputanta
Value of real estate:     
Household Members:     
Name      Age
P W Stainback      68
M Stainback      68
M P F Stainback      33
A W Stainback      27

Military:
PVT., 5th Battalion, Company C, Virginia State Troops

Entered service 7/24/1861
Fort Powhatan was a Second System coast defense work designed to control the Upper James River.
The works consisted of a main battery of heavy guns, magazine and supporting structures.
It was armed, but never fully garrisoned and abandoned before the Civil War.
Some foundations remain.
Coordinates: 37°16'6"N 77°4'27"W

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 about Adolphus W. Stainback
Name:      Adolphus W. Stainback
Side:      Confederate
Regiment State/Origin:      Virginia
Regiment Name:      5 Battalion Virginia Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded:      5th Battalion, Virginia Infantry
Company:      C
Rank In:      Private
Rank In Expanded:      Private
Rank Out:      Private
Rank Out Expanded:      Private
Film Number:      M382 roll 52
............................................................

U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 about Adolphus W Stainback
Name:      Adolphus W Stainback
Enlistment Date:      1861
Military Unit:      Fifth Battalion, Infantry (Wilson's Battalion; Archer's Battalion)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Petersburg, VA

Notes:

Census:
Robert L. Stainback in the 1880 United States Federal Census


Name:      Robert L. Stainback
Age:      4
Birth Year:      abt 1876
Birthplace:      Virginia
Home in 1880:      Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Race:      White
Gender:      Male
Relation to Head of House:      Son
Marital Status:      Single
Father's name:      R. L. Stainback
Father's Birthplace:      Virginia
Mother's name:      Mary E. Stainback
Mother's Birthplace:      Virginia
Neighbors:      View others on page
Occupation:      At Home
Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and Dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane:

View image
Household Members:     
Name      Age
R. L. Stainback      45
Mary E. Stainback      29
Georgianna Stainback      8
Sarah E. Stainback      6
Robert L. Stainback      4
Littleberry Stainback      2
Stainback      1

ROBERT married STAINBACK Elnora --LNU-- about 1855. Elnora was born about 1838; died before 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

ROBERT married SHORTT Mary E. on 23 Feb 1871 in Chesterfield County, VA. Mary was born in 1851 in Chesterfield County, VA; died on 18 Dec 1924 in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Civil War
• Alt. Birth: 1828
• Census: 1850, Prince George County, VA
• Census: 1860, Prince George County, VA
• Servants: 1860, Prince George County, VA
• Occupation: 1860, Prince George County, VA; Farmer
• Tax: 1865
• Census: 1880

Notes:

Joshua Simmons Harrison born about 1823 (post office:
Brandon, Prince George, VA) married Ann Rebecca Ellis. He had one brother, James William
Thomas Harrison and one sister, Susanna who married Mr. Figg.

Joshua was a scout in the Civil War. He was having his horse shod at a blacksmith shop in
Petersburg when he was shot and killed by Northern soldiers. I think he was in the mounted
guard, 4th Congressional District, Virginia.

I don't know his parent's names or if they are linked to the Harrisons of Brandon and Upper Brandon.

Joshua had a son, William Franklin Harrison, who had a daughter, Adelaide Cornelia Harrison, that had a
son, David Harrison Johnson, who is my father.

From Brenda Johnson Duckwall:
Joshua Harrison's mother's name is Ann and was born in 1798.

Joshua's brother is James William Thomas Harrison.

I believe Joshua's father's name was William Thomas Harrison born
about 1798 in Brandon, Prince George.

Hi Gene,
Thanks for the info. There were a few things about John Baird that I did not have.

The info. about Joshua Simmons Harrison is from a paper that I have from a relative.
According to the U. S. Census, etc. Joshua's birth year needs to be corrected to 1828.

Addition: (Joshua Simmons Harrison's parents)

1860 Census

Ann Harrison (62 years old)
birth about 1798
Home in 1860: Brandon, Prince George, Virginia
Members of the Household:
Ann Harrison (62)
JWT Harrison (James William Thomas Harrison) (33 years old)

James William Thomas Harrison is Joshua Simmons Harrison's brother.

I believe this Ann Harrison is Joshua's mother and that her maiden name
is most likely Ann Simmons (born in Virginia in 1798).
Ann Simmons was married to William Thomas Harrison
who was born about 1798 in Brandon, Prince George, Virginia.

From Ancestry.com:

Virginia Marriages 1740- 1850

Joshua Harrison m. Ann Rebecca Ellis
April 1, 1848
Surry, Virginia

1850 Census

Joshua Harrison, 22 years old
Ann Harrison (Ann Rebecca Ellis Harrison) , 22 years old
Birth year 1828

U.S. Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records 1861- 1865

Joshua S. Harrison (1864)
Military Unit: Capt. McNeill's Co., Cavalry (Partisan Rangers); Capt. Moorman's Co.,
Cavalry (Greenbrier Cavalry); Mounted Guard, 4th Congressional District, Virginia;
Patrol Guard, 11th Congressional District (Mounted); Capt. St. Martin's Co.,
Mounted Rifles; Capt. Sale's Co., Mounted Reserves, Rappahannock District, Virginia
(National Archives and Records Administration Catalog ID: 586957; Record Group #: 109;
Roll #:211

U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists,
Tax Year 1865 for
Joshua Harrison of Virginia.
Joshua Harrison of Virginia is also listed on a tax assessment
list dated Nov. 30, 1864.

By the 1880 Census,
Joshua Simmons Harrison's wife, Ann R. Harrison, is listed as a widow.
In the household, is Ann Rebecca Harrison (50),
two of her children:
Adelaide Roberta (Addie R.) Harrison (22)
and William Franklin Harrison (26), William's wife, Sarah (25), and
3 of William and Sarah's children:
Myrtie (12), Lottie (2), and Joshua (6 months).

Thanks again!
Brenda

Military:
Joshua was a scout in the Civil War. He was having his horse shod at a blacksmith shop in
Petersburg when he was shot and killed by Northern soldiers. I think he was in the mounted guard, 4th Congressional District, Virginia.

U.S. Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records 1861- 1865

Joshua S. Harrison (1864)
Military Unit: Capt. McNeill's Co., Cavalry (Partisan Rangers); Capt. Moorman's Co.,
Cavalry (Greenbrier Cavalry); Mounted Guard, 4th Congressional District, Virginia;
Patrol Guard, 11th Congressional District (Mounted); Capt. St. Martin's Co.,
Mounted Rifles; Capt. Sale's Co., Mounted Reserves, Rappahannock District, Virginia
(National Archives and Records Administration Catalog ID: 586957; Record Group #: 109;
Roll #:211

Alt. Birth:
per Brenda Duckwall

Census:
1850 Census

Joshua Harrison, 22 years old
Ann Harrison (Ann Rebecca Ellis Harrison) , 22 years old
Birth year 1828

Census:
United States Census, 1860 for J S Harrison
Name: J S Harrison
Residence: , Prince George, Virginia
Ward: [Blank]
Age: 37 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1823
Birthplace: Virginia
Gender: Male
Page: 7
Family Number: 53
Film Number: 805372
DGS Number: 4298867
Image Number: 00347
NARA Number: M653

Servants:
Name Home in 1860 (City,County,State)

Joshua S Harrison Prince George, Virginia

Slave Information

Age Gender Race View Census

40 Female Black
38 Male Black
16 Female Black
15 Female Black
9 Female Black

Occupation:
Brandon Church area

Tax:
U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists,
Tax Year 1865 for
Joshua Harrison of Virginia.
Joshua Harrison of Virginia is also listed on a tax assessment
list dated Nov. 30, 1864.

Census:
By the 1880 Census,
Joshua Simmons Harrison's wife, Ann R. Harrison, is listed as a widow.
In the household, is Ann Rebecca Harrison (50),
two of her children:
Adelaide Roberta (Addie R.) Harrison (22)
and William Franklin Harrison (26), William's wife, Sarah (25), and
3 of William and Sarah's children:
Myrtie (12), Lottie (2), and Joshua (6 months).

Buried:
There is a Kirkham Graveyard in Prince George: "1.2 miles north of
Disputanta, on route #618; thence .8 mile northwest on route #629;
thence .1 mile south of route #629 Prince George, VA.
This graveyard is located about fifty yards east of the residence, in the corner of an
open field. The plot is about sisty feet square, fenced in and neatly kept. There is
a lone cedar tree and one tombstone marking two graves."
(Stainback and Kirkham: Martha Stainback wife of William Kirkham, born in Prince George Co.
VA, This Place, April 2, 1828, Died in Clarksville, VA Nov. 28, 1901 Mother
William Kirkham, born in Petersburg, VA Dec. 4, 1817, died in Petersburg, VA July 13, 1893, Father)

Others buried there are: Joshua Simmons (about 1800), and his two daughters;
Ann Simmons Harrison with her husband; William Thomas Harrison, and his cousin
James William Harrison; Martha Simmons Stainback, and her husband, Peter Stainback,
and their son, "Doll" Stainback.
Martha Simmons and Peter Stainback are parents of the Martha Stainback to who there is a marker.

Take care and thanks again.
Brenda
.....................................................................
A marker states: Martha Stainback, wife of William Kirkham, born in Prince George County, Virginia (this place) April 2, 1828. Died in Clarksville, Virginia November 28, 1901. Mother.

And

William Kirkham
Born in Petersburg, VA Dec. 4, 1817
Died in Petersburg, VA July 13, 1893
Father

Source of information was Susie Harrison Figg, Prince George, Virginia and research by Jennie S. Harrison on Oct. 4, 1937.

Susanna Harrison Figg is the sister of Joshua Simmons Harrison who is William Franklin Harrison's father and Sarah E. Baird Harrison's (b. January 27, 1854 - d. January 22, 1888) father-in-law. Susanna is Sarah's aunt in law.

It would make perfect sense for Sarah E. Baird Harrison to be buried there at the Kirkham Cemetery.

Perhaps the new Prince George Cemetery Project and Clarah's grand daughter can help us out. Thanks so much!

Joshua married ELLIS Ann Rebecca on 1 Apr 1848 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Ann (daughter of ELLIS Bolling and VELVIN Elizabeth Ann) was born cal 1829; was buried in Surry County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860
• Military: 1861, Prince George County, VA; Condederate army

Notes:

Census:

1860 Census

Ann Harrison (62 years old)
birth about 1798
Home in 1860: Brandon, Prince George, Virginia
Members of the Household:
Ann Harrison (62)
JWT Harrison (James William Thomas Harrison) (33 years old)

James William Thomas Harrison is Joshua Simmons Harrison's brother.

I believe this Ann Harrison is Joshua's mother and that her maiden name
is most likely Ann Simmons (born in Virginia in 1798).
Ann Simmons was married to William Thomas Harrison
who was born about 1798 in Brandon, Prince George, Virginia.

Military:
JAMES WILLIAM THOMAS HARRISON

Compiled by Brenda Johnson Duckwall

JAMES WILLIAM THOMAS HARRISON WAS BORN ABOUT 1827 IN BRANDON, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

ENROLLED FOR ACTIVE SERVICE ON THE MUSTER ROLL OF
CAPTAIN EDMUND RUFFIN, JR. IN THE PRINCE GEORGE CALVARY.

ENLISTED APRIL 20, 1861 AT PRINCE GEORGE COURTHOUSE

WAS PRESENT NOVEMBER 24, 1862 FROM SICK LEAVE

AND PRESENT TO OCTOBER 27, 1864 WHEN WOUNDED

NO HORSE IN MAY AND JUNE 1864

AND IN AMBULANCE CORP. TO AUGUST 31, 1864

IN PETERSBURG HOSPITAL OCTOBER 27, 1864 - DECEMBER 1, 1864

THEN BACK IN HOSPITAL FEBRUARY 11, 1865

FURLOUGHED MARCH 9, 1865

JAMES WILLIAM THOMAS HARRISON HAD A BROTHER, JOSHUA SIMMONS HARRISON AND A SISTER, SUSANNA HARRISON (FIGG). THEIR MOTHER'S NAME WAS ANN (WHO WAS BORN ABOUT 1798).

Records from:
Muster Roll of Captain Edmund Ruffin, Jr.
1860 United States Federal Census
A book by Daniel T. Balfour, 13^th Virginia Cavalry
Page 80
And Johnson Harrison Family Records

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Susanna "Susie" Elizabeth Eleline HARRISON

Notes:

Buried:
All I Know is that Hawknest was where William Henry Figg and Susanna E.E. Harrison Figg, my great great grandparents lived and are buried. Cousin Carol Figg Hopkins showed me the site and the cemetery when we went looking for Maycox and Eel Bank.. She's cc'd on this. "Edwin Hopkins"
Jamie

Family/Spouse: FIGG William Henry. William was buried in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilma married EPPES Ira WILSON, Sr. on 22 Dec 1881. Ira (son of EPPES Robertson WILSON and EPPS Jane) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married HARRISON William Thomas on 30 Nov 1882. William (son of HARRISON P. B. and HARRISON M. L. --LNU--) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Land: Prince George County, VA

Notes:

Land:
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES - Coleman Simmons Cemetery

               ----¤¤¤----

Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Coleman Simmons family graveyard:
1937 July 12
Research made by Jennie S. Harrison

Cemetery Location: 1.7 miles northwest of Disputanta on Route #460; thence
about 100 yards north of Route #460.
Prince George Co., Virginia


DATE:

1827

OWNERS:

This property was owned by Coleman Simmons in 1826, by inheritance it became the
property of his son, Williamson Simmons. By the will of Williamson Simmons in
1886 it was inherited by his sons, Percy and Bruce Simmons. By the division of
the land between Percy and Bruce Simmons in 1887 this estate was then owned by
Bruce Simmons, who sold it on December 28, 1918 to John Kolar and Wesley P.
Arwood. On January 2, 1919 they sold it to John and Elizabeth Sluka, who on
December 19, 1923 sold it to Rudolph Vejnar, the present owner. [1937]

DESCRIPTION:

This graveyard is a small spot located in an open field, heavily grown up with
cedar trees and honeysuckle. There are no markers to designate the grave spots.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

The following people are know to have been buried in this graveyard:

Randolph Simmons
Frances Simmons, Randolph's wife
Coleman Simmons, Nov. 1827
Sarah Baird Simmons, Coleman's wife, Sept. 1842

Percy married HENRY Jane on 5 Nov 1884. Jane (daughter of Dr. STRACHAN J. B. and AUGUSTA Mary) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Percy married AGNES Virginia on 31 Oct 1900. Virginia (daughter of HARRISON William Henry and HARRISON Annie E --LNU--) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Land: Prince George County, VA

Notes:

Land:
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES - Coleman Simmons Cemetery

               ----¤¤¤----

Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Coleman Simmons family graveyard:
1937 July 12
Research made by Jennie S. Harrison

Cemetery Location: 1.7 miles northwest of Disputanta on Route #460; thence
about 100 yards north of Route #460.
Prince George Co., Virginia


DATE:

1827

OWNERS:

This property was owned by Coleman Simmons in 1826, by inheritance it became the
property of his son, Williamson Simmons. By the will of Williamson Simmons in
1886 it was inherited by his sons, Percy and Bruce Simmons. By the division of
the land between Percy and Bruce Simmons in 1887 this estate was then owned by
Bruce Simmons, who sold it on December 28, 1918 to John Kolar and Wesley P.
Arwood. On January 2, 1919 they sold it to John and Elizabeth Sluka, who on
December 19, 1923 sold it to Rudolph Vejnar, the present owner. [1937]

DESCRIPTION:

This graveyard is a small spot located in an open field, heavily grown up with
cedar trees and honeysuckle. There are no markers to designate the grave spots.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

The following people are know to have been buried in this graveyard:

Randolph Simmons
Frances Simmons, Randolph's wife
Coleman Simmons, Nov. 1827
Sarah Baird Simmons, Coleman's wife, Sept. 1842

Bruce married AUGUSTIN Elvira G. (M) on 3 Dec 1891. Elvira (daughter of AUGUSTIN James and MACLIN Myra Chieves) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lady married HARRISON David Alexander, Sr. on 2 Apr 1885. David (son of HARRISON James Grandison and HARRISON Edmonia Eugenia) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Petersburg, VA

Notes:

Census:
Robert L. Stainback in the 1880 United States Federal Census

Add alternate information
Report issue
Name:      Robert L. Stainback
Age:      4
Birth Year:      abt 1876
Birthplace:      Virginia
Home in 1880:      Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Race:      White
Gender:      Male
Relation to Head of House:      Son
Marital Status:      Single
Father's name:      R. L. Stainback
Father's Birthplace:      Virginia
Mother's name:      Mary E. Stainback
Mother's Birthplace:      Virginia
Neighbors:      View others on page
Occupation:      At Home
Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and Dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane:

View image
Household Members:     
Name      Age
R. L. Stainback      45
Mary E. Stainback      29
Georgianna Stainback      8
Sarah E. Stainback      6
Robert L. Stainback      4
Littleberry Stainback      2
Stainback      1

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Chesterfield County, VA

Notes:

Census:
1930 Census: Dale, Chesterfield Co., Virginia

Littleberry married WRAY Mary L. about 1907. Mary was born on 2 Apr 1885 in Henrico County, VA; died on 28 Dec 1958 in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 304
• Census: 1880, Guilford, Surry, Virginia

Notes:

Received from Brenda Duckwall, 1/2011:

Joshua had a son, William Franklin Harrison, who had a daughter, Adelaide Cornelia Harrison, that had a
son, David Harrison Johnson, who is my father.

One of my New Year goals is to try to link Joshua with the President Harrison line. I think that he may have
been a cousin of some sort. I think that they were all well off financially since they are related to the Booths,
sent William Franklin Harrison's wife, Sarah E. Baird, to France to receive treatments for T.B. Sarah died
January 22, 1888 of T.B. leaving my grandmother who was only 16 months old. I have sympathy for William
loosing his wife, having young children to take care of, and loosing his father when he was a teenager. I guess he was too preoccupied to keep family records but I would like to go back and find out what his grandparents (Joshua's parents) names were and possibly link our family to the Presidents.

from Brenda Duckwall:

The Harrison Home is at 3840 Otterdam Road in Surry County.

The land where the home is located and about 1000 acres belonged to our Ellis ancestors from the early 1600's. The land and original home was given by Bolling Ellis to his daughter and our ancestor Ann Rebecca Ellis who married Joshua Simmons Harrison. It was passed down or purchased by sons and daughters: William Franklin Harrison, Joshua James Harrison, Julian R. Harrison, Julian R. Harrison, Jr., and presently to Julian R. Harrison III and his sister, Robin Harrison Mitchell.


Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940
Groom's Name: William Franklin Harrison
Groom's Birth Date: 1854
Groom's Birthplace: Prince George, Virginia
Groom's Age: 41
Bride's Name: Ella May Clary
Bride's Birth Date: 1877
Bride's Birthplace: Sussex, Virginia
Bride's Age: 18
Marriage Date: 20 Mar 1895
Marriage Place: Prince George, Virginia
Groom's Father's Name: Joshua S. Harrison
Groom's Mother's Name: Ann R. Harrison
Bride's Father's Name: Thos. L. Clary
Bride's Mother's Name: Emma J. Clary
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status: Widowed
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status: Single

William Franklin Harrison was just 34 almost 35 when his wife died. He had 6 young children and his widowed mother in his house hold. He may have had a sister in the household. His sister and mother did help him with the children. They were all recovering from the Civil War. If his wife's grave is unmarked, it would be understandable that he did not purchase a stone.

This is from the Surry County Historical Society:

The Harrison Farm
located at 3840 Otterdam Road
Surry County, Virginia

"The following information has been researched by Julian R. Harrison, Jr.
The Harrison Farm was once owned by Bolling Ellis. The Ellises were in Surry County as early as 1667. The
original farm consisted of 760 +/- acres. Ann Rebecca Ellis married Joshua Simmons Harrison April 1, 1848 in Surry, Virginia. She inherited the farm from her father, Bolling Ellis.

Joshua James Harrison inherited his part of the farm from his father, William Franklin Harrison, in 1907, and bought the remaining shares from other family members….."

I don't know where Julian received the information whether it was Court records, Wills, or passed down information.
He seemed to check things carefully.

I may have given you a copy of this information with a picture of the house and farm.

Court Records or a Will might firm up the proof….

(Medical):While motoring on the Seashoew State Park at Cape Henry. Died in his automobile

Census:
United States Census, 1880 for William Harrison
Name: William Harrison
Residence: Guilford, Surry, Virginia
Birthdate: 1854
Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Relationship to Head: Self
Spouse's Name: Sarah S. Harrison
Spouse's Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Mother's Name: Ann R. Harrison
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 26 years
Occupation:
NARA Film Number: T9-1392
Page: 53
Page Character: A
Entry Number: 442
Film number: 1255392
Household Gender Age
William Harrison M 26
Spouse Sarah S. Harrison F 25
Child Lottie B. Harrison F 2
Child Myrtie V. Harrison F 12
Child Joshua Harrison M 6M
Parent Ann R. Harrison F 50
Parent Addie R. Harrison F 22

Buried:
From: Brenda Johnson Duckwall:
These are stones at Waverly Cemetery in Waverly, Virginia for Joshua James Harrison ("Nellie" Adelaide Cornelia Harrison's brother who had just
had a birthday and turned 8 when his mother died). His daughter, Helen, was just one years old when she died.

William Franklin Harrison and Sarah Ellis Baird Harrison had 6 children: Lottie, Myrtie, Joshua, Herbert, Clarah, and my grandmother, Nellie (long e sound).

When William Franklin Harrison's wife died he moved closer to his mother, Ann Rebecca Ellis Harrison. His mother and sisters helped to take care of the children.
William's oldest child was Lottie Baird Harrison (Wanda Goodrich Temple's grandmother). Lottie had just turned 12 years old when her mother
(Sarah Ellis Baird Harrison) died on her birthday, January 22.

JUST FOUND IN MY NOTES THAT SARAH ELLIS BAIRD HARRISON IS BURIED IN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, NEAR NEWVILLE. So maybe we were on the
trail the other day when we were looking for the Kirkham Cemetery.

Kirkham Cemetery Location in the Report: 1.2 miles north of Disputanta, Virginia, on Route #618; thence .8 mile northwest on Route #629; thence .1 mile south
of Route #629. Prince George County, Virginia.

Kirkham Cemetery is located about fifty yards east of the residence, in the corner of an open field (1937). The plot is about sixty feet square, fenced in and neatly
kept (as of 1937). There is a lone cedar tree and one tombstone marking two graves.

Graves include: Martha Stainback Kirkham, William Kirkham, Joshua Simmons, 2 young daughters, Ann Simmons Harrison, and her husband, William Thomas Harrison,
James William Harrison, Martha Simmons Stainback and her husband, Peter Stainback, their young son, and possibly more.

I plan to volunteer to help inventory cemeteries in Prince George so maybe we will eventually come across Sarah Ellis Baird Harrison's grave. I'm also looking for William
Franklin Harrison's father's grave. His father was Joshua Simmons Harrison. If Joshua Simmons Harrisons mother was a Simmons, it would make sense for his son
William to bury his wife with his grandmother's family.

William married BAIRD Sarah Ellis on 9 Feb 1875. Sarah (daughter of BAIRD Alexander Peter, Jr. and BOOTH Rebecca Ann) was born on 27 Jan 1854 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 22 Jan 1888 in Mayenne Pays de Loire, France; was buried in Surry County, VA (Lois Goodrich Cemetary on Rt 612). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married CLARY Ella May on 20 Mar 1895 in Prince George County, VA. Ella (daughter of CLARY Thomas Lafayette and CLARY Emma J. --LNU--) was born in 1877 in Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

poss Ann Simmons Harrison

bonniesmithhearn: Gene, I have contacted you before. Sara Baird Harrison is my great grandmother; my grandmother, Cornelia Adelaide, was 16 mo. when her mother died of TB in France. My husband and I are going to France in May (upper Loire and Pays De La Mayenne will be visited.)It was in this area where she was treated. I am trying to locate the hospital where she died if the building still exists. Do you know anyone who might have information on name of place or exact location? From your Booth Family inf., I understand she was brought back from France and buried in Va.,correct? I would also like to compliment you on your excellent Booth Family website. Any additional inf. on my great grandmother would be appreciated. Bonnie Hearn
Inbox Apr 20 2:42 PM GMT

Buried:
Buried on the Collier Farm

Family/Spouse: COLLIER Joseph Turner. Joseph and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880

Notes:

Census:
By the 1880 Census,
Joshua Simmons Harrison's wife, Ann R. Harrison, is listed as a widow.
In the household, is Ann Rebecca Harrison (50),
two of her children:
Adelaide Roberta (Addie R.) Harrison (22)
and William Franklin Harrison (26), William's wife, Sarah (25), and
3 of William and Sarah's children:
Myrtie (12), Lottie (2), and Joshua (6 months).

Buried:
buried on the Collier Farm

Notes:

(my grandmother's Aunt, William Franklin Harrison's sister; Adelaide Roberta helped raise my grandmother, Adelaide Nellie; Adelaide Nellie was only 2 when her mother died of TB)... Brenda Johnson Duckwall

Buried:
There is a narrow stone about 3 feet tall at her gravesite with the name "Adelaide H. Waite". As you are coming from 460 and arrive at Waverly Cemetery, turn right on the 2^nd road into the cemetery and the site is near the back.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Living In: Prince George County, VA; Maycocks

Family/Spouse: BUTTS Evelyn Clark. Evelyn and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married AUGUSTIN James on 11 Jul 1911. James (son of AUGUSTIN James and MACLIN Myra Chieves) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira married BILESOLY Margaret on 20 Nov 1913. Margaret (daughter of BILESOLY Virginius B. and CHOATE Fannie) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robertson married PRILIAN Alice in Apr 1914. Alice and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Williamson married SCHWAN Josephine E. on 4 Jul 1927. Josephine and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married HARRISON Hugh Wilmot on 10 Mar 1915. Hugh (son of HARRISON William Henry and HARRISON Annie E --LNU--) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married WADE Thomas in Nov 1928. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married WILLAMS Spencer B. on 28 Apr 1917. Spencer and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maclin married BARRETT Gwendolyn Maclin on 4 Aug 1923. Gwendolyn and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married BEALE Elizabeth on 10 Oct 1914. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]